A smart flowerpot that automatically waters flowers

Abstract

This utility model belongs to the field of flowerpot technology, specifically relating to an intelligent flowerpot with automatic watering. This intelligent flowerpot with automatic watering includes a flowerpot body, a water injection mechanism, and a control mechanism. The flowerpot body includes a flowerpot outer shell and a flowerpot inner liner. The flowerpot outer shell includes an installation cavity, a water collection cavity, a filter plate, and a water spray assembly communicating with the water collection cavity. The flowerpot inner liner is located within the installation cavity and includes multiple drainage holes. The water injection mechanism is located on the flowerpot body and replenishes water to the water collection cavity. The control mechanism is located on the flowerpot outer shell and connects to and controls the operation of the water spray assembly and a solenoid valve. After watering, excess water in the flowerpot inner liner slowly flows from the multiple drainage holes at the bottom of the inner liner through the filter plate into the water collection cavity. When watering is needed again, the control mechanism controls the water spray assembly to operate, which draws water from the water collection cavity and sprays water into the flowerpot inner liner, achieving the recycling and reuse of excess water in the flowerpot inner liner, thus saving water resources.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of flower pot technology, specifically relating to an intelligent flower pot that automatically waters the plants. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, potted plants are a way for people to cultivate their minds and enrich their lives. However, in modern society, with its fast pace and high pressure, people often forget to care for their potted plants. Existing flowerpots have a simple structure and limited function, requiring gardeners to water the plants regularly, which is quite troublesome. Furthermore, overwatering can sometimes cause root rot due to the water accumulating at the bottom of the pot, resulting in poor performance and requiring improvement. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide an intelligent flowerpot that automatically waters the plant at set times, saving water resources.

[0004] The present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] An intelligent flowerpot with automatic watering includes a flowerpot body, a water injection mechanism, and a control mechanism. The flowerpot body includes a flowerpot outer shell and a flowerpot inner liner disposed within the flowerpot outer shell. The flowerpot outer shell includes an installation cavity and a water collection cavity arranged vertically within it, a filter plate formed between the installation cavity and the water collection cavity, and a water spraying component disposed on the outside of the flowerpot outer shell and communicating with the water collection cavity to inject water into the flowerpot inner liner. The flowerpot inner liner is located within the installation cavity and includes multiple drainage holes disposed at its bottom. The water injection mechanism is disposed on the flowerpot body and replenishes water to the water collection cavity. It includes a transparent water bottle detachably disposed on the outside of the flowerpot outer shell, a water injection pipe disposed between the transparent water bottle and the water collection cavity, and a solenoid valve disposed on the water injection pipe. The control mechanism is disposed on the flowerpot outer shell and connects to and controls the operation of the water spraying component and the solenoid valve, respectively.

[0006] Furthermore, the control mechanism includes a control component connected to the water spray assembly and the solenoid valve, a sensing component disposed in the water collection chamber and connected to the control component for detecting the water level inside the water collection chamber, and a power supply component connected to the control component for supplying power to the water spray assembly and the solenoid valve.

[0007] Furthermore, the sensing component includes a first liquid level sensor and a second liquid level sensor arranged vertically within the water collection cavity.

[0008] Furthermore, the water collection cavity includes a guide platform inclined upward from its inner bottom surface and water inlet and water outlet holes arranged opposite to each other on both sides of the water collection cavity. The water inlet hole is located above the highest point of the guide platform, and the water outlet hole is opposite to the lowest point of the guide platform. The water inlet hole is connected to a water injection pipe, and the water outlet hole is connected to a water spray assembly.

[0009] Furthermore, the flowerpot shell is provided with an elastic clamp on the side for fixing the transparent water bottle. The transparent water bottle is placed with its mouth facing down in the elastic clamp, so that the water in the transparent water bottle flows naturally into the water inlet pipe under the action of gravity.

[0010] Furthermore, the water spraying assembly includes a water spray pipe disposed on one side of the flowerpot shell opposite to the water injection mechanism, a water pump connected between the water spray pipe and the water collection chamber, and a connector disposed between the water pump and the flowerpot shell. The water pump is connected to the control mechanism, and a bracket that cooperates with the water spray pipe is provided on the upper part of the outer side of the flowerpot shell, so that the water outlet of the water spray pipe is opposite to the inner liner of the flowerpot.

[0011] Furthermore, the connector includes a mounting base extending outward from the side of the flowerpot shell, a T-slot extending downward from the top of the mounting base, and a T-block extending outward from the opposite surface of the water pump and the mounting base, which can be embedded in the T-slot.

[0012] Furthermore, the outer shell of the flowerpot also includes a filter assembly disposed inside it, located below the inner liner of the flowerpot. The filter assembly includes a filter basket, a filter cloth, a filter sponge, a limiting ring disposed in the mounting cavity, and a filter cavity formed between the limiting ring and the filter plate. The filter basket is disposed on the limiting ring, the filter cloth is disposed in the filter cavity, and the filter sponge is disposed in the filter basket.

[0013] Furthermore, the flowerpot body also includes a positioning component disposed between the flowerpot outer shell and the flowerpot inner liner. The positioning component includes a positioning eave disposed on the upper part of the mounting cavity for positioning the flowerpot inner liner and an annular positioning section disposed on the top surface of the flowerpot inner liner and extending outward to abut against the positioning eave.

[0014] As can be seen from the above description of this utility model, compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: By defining the specific structure of the flowerpot body, this application makes the flowerpot body form an upper and lower layered structure. After watering, the excess water in the inner liner of the flowerpot will slowly enter the water collection chamber through multiple drainage holes at the bottom of the inner liner of the flowerpot via the filter plate. When watering is needed again, the water spraying component is controlled by the control mechanism to work. The water spraying component can draw away the water in the water collection chamber and spray water into the inner liner of the flowerpot, realizing the recycling and reuse of the excess water in the inner liner of the flowerpot, which is conducive to saving water resources. At the same time, a water injection mechanism is set on the flowerpot body. When the water in the water collection chamber is insufficient, the solenoid valve is opened by the control mechanism, and the water in the transparent water bottle flows into the water collection chamber through the water injection pipe. Furthermore, by setting a control mechanism on the flowerpot body, the control mechanism can control the solenoid valve and the water spraying component to work respectively, realizing the function of automatic watering and water replenishment. The degree of automation is high, and the plant can be watered at regular intervals, thereby ensuring the normal growth of the plant.

[0015] By setting a guide platform on the bottom of the water collection chamber, the water flow entering the water collection chamber can be concentrated to the side near the water outlet, thereby accelerating the water pumping speed of the water spray assembly and reducing the water accumulation in the water collection chamber.

[0016] By using a filter assembly installed inside the flowerpot's outer shell, the water in the flowerpot's inner liner must pass through a filter sponge and a filter cloth before entering the water collection chamber, achieving a dual filtration function. This effectively prevents soil and other contaminants from entering the water collection chamber, improving the water's purification level, while also preventing the water spray assembly from becoming clogged. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a smart flowerpot.

[0018] Figure 2 This is an exploded diagram showing part of the structure of the smart flowerpot.

[0019] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the internal structure of the smart flowerpot Figure 1 .

[0020] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the internal structure of the smart flowerpot Figure 2 .

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Flowerpot body; 11. Flowerpot outer shell; 111. Support; 112. Elastic clamp; 12. Flowerpot inner liner; 13. Positioning component; 131. Positioning eaves; 132. Annular positioning section; 14. Mounting cavity; 15. Water collection cavity; 151. Guide platform; 152. Water inlet; 153. Water outlet; 16. Filter plate; 17. Water spray component; 171. Water spray pipe; 172. Water pump; 173. Connector; 174. Mounting base; 175. T-slot; 176. 18. T-block; 19. Filter assembly; 10. Filter basket; 11. Filter cloth; 12. Filter sponge; 13. Limiting ring; 14. Filter chamber; 15. Drain hole; 16. Water injection mechanism; 27. Transparent water bottle; 28. Water injection pipe; 29. ​​Solenoid valve; 20. Connector; 21. Control mechanism; 32. Control assembly; 33. Sensing assembly; 34. Power supply assembly; 35. First liquid level sensor; 36. Second liquid level sensor; 37. Display screen; 38. Control button. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The present invention will be further described below through specific embodiments.

[0023] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this embodiment provides an intelligent flowerpot with automatic watering, including a flowerpot body 1, a water injection mechanism 2, and a control mechanism 3.

[0024] The flowerpot body 1 includes a flowerpot outer shell 11, a flowerpot inner liner 12 disposed within the flowerpot outer shell 11, and a positioning component 13 disposed between the flowerpot outer shell 11 and the flowerpot inner liner 12. Specifically, the flowerpot outer shell 11 includes an installation cavity 14 and a water collection cavity 15 arranged vertically within it, a filter plate 16 formed between the installation cavity 14 and the water collection cavity 15, a water spraying component 17 disposed outside the flowerpot outer shell 11 and communicating with the water collection cavity 15 to pour water into the flowerpot inner liner 12, and a filter component 18 disposed inside the flowerpot outer shell 11 below the flowerpot inner liner 12. The flowerpot inner liner 12 is located within the installation cavity 14 and includes multiple drainage holes 19 disposed at its bottom. When the water spraying component 17 pours water into the flowerpot inner liner 12, excess water in the flowerpot inner liner 12 flows into the water collection cavity 15 through the multiple drainage holes 19. The water spraying component 17 can draw water out of the water collection cavity 15 and spray water into the flowerpot inner liner 12, achieving recycling and secondary benefits. Utilizing excess water in the inner pot liner 12 helps conserve water resources. Furthermore, the water collection cavity 15 includes a guide platform 151 inclined upward from its inner bottom surface and water inlet holes 152 and water outlet holes 153 oppositely arranged on both sides of the water collection cavity 15. The water inlet hole 152 is located above the highest point of the guide platform 151, and the water outlet hole 153 is opposite to the lowest point of the guide platform 151. The water inlet hole 152 is connected to the water injection mechanism 2, and the water outlet hole 153 is connected to the water spraying assembly 17. By setting the guide platform 151, the water flow entering the water collection cavity 15 can be concentrated to the side near the water outlet hole 153, thereby accelerating the water pumping speed of the water spraying assembly 17 and reducing the water accumulation in the water collection cavity 15. Furthermore, the positioning assembly 13 includes a positioning eave 131 set on the upper part of the mounting cavity 14 for positioning the inner pot liner 12 and an annular positioning section 132 set on the top surface of the inner pot liner 12 and extending outward to abut against the positioning eave 131.

[0025] The water spray assembly 17 includes a water spray pipe 171 disposed on one side of the flowerpot outer shell 11 opposite to the water injection mechanism 2, a water pump 172 connected between the water spray pipe 171 and the water collection chamber 15, and a connector 173 disposed between the water pump 172 and the flowerpot outer shell 11. The water pump 172 is connected to the control mechanism 3. A bracket 111 that cooperates with the water spray pipe 171 is provided on the upper outer side of the flowerpot outer shell 11, so that the outlet of the water spray pipe 171 is opposite to the inner liner 12 of the flowerpot. Specifically, the connector 173 includes a mounting base 174 extending outward from the side of the flowerpot outer shell 11, a T-shaped groove 175 extending downward from the top surface of the mounting base 174, and a T-shaped block 176 disposed on the surface opposite the water pump 172 and the mounting base 174 that extends outward and can be embedded in the T-shaped groove 175. Furthermore, the water pump 172 is an electric water pump that can realize the water pumping function in the prior art. Its specific structure and principle will not be described in detail here.

[0026] The filter assembly 18 includes a filter basket 181, a filter cloth 182, a filter sponge 183, a limiting ring 184 disposed within the mounting cavity 14, and a filter cavity 185 formed between the limiting ring 184 and the filter plate 16. The filter basket 181 is disposed on the limiting ring 184, the filter cloth 182 is disposed in the filter cavity 185, and the filter sponge 183 is disposed within the filter basket 181. By setting up the filter assembly 18, a dual filtration function is achieved, effectively preventing soil and other impurities in the flowerpot inner liner 12 from entering the water collection cavity 15, improving the water purification level, and simultaneously preventing the water spray assembly 17 from entering. The water is blocked. Specifically, when excess water in the inner liner 12 of the flowerpot flows out through multiple drain holes 19, it flows sequentially into the filter basket 181 and the filter chamber 185, and then into the water collection chamber 15. The water undergoes a first filtration through the filter sponge 183 in the filter basket 181, which removes large particles of impurities such as soil that flow out of the inner liner 12 of the flowerpot. The water undergoes a second filtration through the filter cloth 182 in the filter chamber 185, which removes even smaller impurities, thereby improving the water purification level. Furthermore, the filter cloth 182 is made of ordinary filter paper or non-woven fabric.

[0027] Watering mechanism 2, installed on the flowerpot body 1, replenishes water to the water collection chamber 15. It includes a detachable transparent water bottle 21 mounted on the outside of the flowerpot shell 11, a water injection pipe 22 positioned between the transparent water bottle 21 and the water collection chamber 15, and a solenoid valve 23 mounted on the water injection pipe 22. Before watering, control mechanism 3 senses the water level in the water collection chamber 15. When control mechanism 3 senses that the water in the water collection chamber 15 is insufficient, it controls the solenoid valve 23 to open, thereby filling the water collection chamber 15 with water, and then controls the water spray assembly 17 to operate. Specifically, the flowerpot shell... The side of the 11 is provided with an elastic clamp 112 for fixing the transparent water bottle 21. The transparent water bottle 21 is placed with its mouth facing down in the elastic clamp 112, so that the water in the transparent water bottle 21 flows naturally into the water inlet pipe 22 under the action of gravity. Furthermore, the transparent water bottle 21 is made of transparent material, which can intuitively show how much water is left in the transparent water bottle 21, and the water in the transparent water bottle 21 can be replenished at any time. Furthermore, one end of the water inlet pipe 22 is provided with a connector 24 that can be detachably connected to the transparent water bottle 21, and the other end is connected to the water inlet 152.

[0028] The control mechanism 3, mounted on the outer shell 11 of the flowerpot, connects to and controls the operation of the water spray assembly 17 and the solenoid valve 23. It includes a control component 31 connected to the water spray assembly 17 and the solenoid valve 23; a sensing component 32 located inside the water collection chamber 15 and connected to the control component 31 for detecting the water level inside the water collection chamber 15; and a power supply component 33 connected to the control component 31 to supply power to the water spray assembly 17 and the solenoid valve 23. By setting up the control mechanism 3, automatic watering and replenishment are achieved, with a high degree of automation. It can water the plants at set times, thus ensuring normal plant growth. Specifically, the sensing component 32 includes a first liquid level sensor 34 and a second liquid level sensor 35 arranged vertically within the water collection chamber 15. The first liquid level sensor 34... Since the second liquid level sensor 35 does not detect water level in real time, the sensing component 32 performs water level detection before watering. During the operation of the spray assembly 17, the sensing component 32 does not operate until the next watering. Furthermore, when the water level in the water collection chamber 15 is lower than that of the second liquid level sensor 35, the second liquid level sensor 35 does not detect water in the water collection chamber 15 and sends a signal back to the control component 31. The control component 31 then controls the solenoid valve 23 to open, adding water to the water collection chamber 15. When the first liquid level sensor 34 detects water in the water collection chamber 15, the water level in the water collection chamber 15 is at its highest. The first liquid level sensor 34 then sends a signal back to the control component 31, which then controls the solenoid valve 23 to close. The system closes to stop adding water; once the water collection chamber 15 is full, the control component 31 controls the spray assembly 17 to perform watering. Furthermore, the control component 31 includes a controller, a display screen 36 external to the controller, control buttons 37 on the controller, and a control panel wirelessly connected to the controller, allowing the user to control the spray assembly 17 and the water injection mechanism 2. The controller is connected to the display screen 36, control buttons 37, water pump 172, and solenoid valve 23. During use, the user can preset a timed watering program via the control buttons 37 or the control panel. The display screen 36 and control panel can both display the last and next watering times. Furthermore, the power supply component 33 is a conventional power supply that can be directly exposed to sunlight. The solar generator that produces electricity will not be described in detail here. In use, simply place the smart flowerpot in a sunny corner, and the power supply component 33 will power the water pump 172 and solenoid valve 23. Furthermore, the control panel is a commonly used remote control device with a touchscreen. A smartphone that can wirelessly connect to the controller can be selected. Users can input control commands via the smartphone's touchscreen or pre-set a timed watering program on the smartphone, and then control the water spray component 17 and the water injection mechanism 2 through the timed watering program. The specific operation and working principle of the wireless connection between the smartphone and the controller are existing technologies and will not be described in detail here.Furthermore, the controller can be a microcontroller or other controller capable of achieving the defined effect. Its integration with the water pump 172, solenoid valve 23, display screen 36, control button 37, control panel, sensing component 32, and power supply component 33 is existing technology; therefore, the specific model selection and working principle will not be elaborated further here.

[0029] In summary, this application defines the specific structure of the flowerpot body 1, creating a layered structure inside. The control mechanism 3 controls the operation of the water spray assembly 17, which draws water from the water collection chamber 15 and sprays it into the inner liner 12 of the flowerpot, thus recycling and reusing excess water and conserving water resources. Furthermore, by providing a water injection mechanism 2 on the flowerpot body 1, when the water in the water collection chamber 15 is insufficient, the control mechanism 3 opens the solenoid valve 23, allowing water from the transparent water bottle 21 to flow into the water collection chamber 15 through the water injection pipe 22, replenishing the water in the water collection chamber 15 promptly. Additionally, by providing the control mechanism 3 on the flowerpot body 1, the operation of both the solenoid valve 23 and the water spray assembly 17 is controlled. The system achieves automatic watering and replenishment with a high degree of automation, allowing for timed watering of plants to ensure their normal growth. Furthermore, the guide platform 151 on the bottom of the water collection chamber 15 concentrates the water flow into the chamber towards the outlet hole 153, accelerating the pumping speed of the spray assembly 17 and reducing water accumulation in the chamber. Additionally, the filter assembly 18 inside the flowerpot shell 11 ensures that water in the flowerpot inner liner 12 passes through a filter sponge 183 and a filter cloth 182 before entering the water collection chamber 15, achieving a dual filtration function. This effectively prevents soil and other impurities from entering the water collection chamber 15, improving water purification and preventing the spray assembly 17 from becoming clogged.

[0030] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, and therefore cannot be construed as limiting the scope of the present utility model. All equivalent changes and modifications made in accordance with the scope of the present utility model application and the contents of the specification should still fall within the scope of the present utility model application.

Claims

1. An intelligent flowerpot with automatic watering, characterized in that: The device includes a flowerpot body, a water injection mechanism, and a control mechanism. The flowerpot body includes a flowerpot outer shell and a flowerpot inner liner disposed within the outer shell. The outer shell includes an installation cavity and a water collection cavity arranged vertically within it, a filter plate formed between the installation cavity and the water collection cavity, and a water spray assembly disposed on the outside of the flowerpot outer shell and communicating with the water collection cavity to pour water into the flowerpot inner liner. The flowerpot inner liner is located within the installation cavity and includes multiple drainage holes disposed at its bottom. The water injection mechanism is disposed on the flowerpot body and replenishes water to the water collection cavity. It includes a detachable transparent water bottle disposed on the outside of the flowerpot outer shell, a water injection pipe disposed between the transparent water bottle and the water collection cavity, and a solenoid valve disposed on the water injection pipe. The control mechanism is disposed on the flowerpot outer shell and connects to and controls the operation of the water spray assembly and the solenoid valve, respectively.

2. The intelligent flowerpot with automatic watering according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control mechanism includes a control component connected to the water spray assembly and the solenoid valve, a sensing component located in the water collection chamber and connected to the control component for detecting the water level inside the water collection chamber, and a power supply component connected to the control component to supply power to the water spray assembly and the solenoid valve.

3. The intelligent flowerpot with automatic watering according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sensing components include a first liquid level sensor and a second liquid level sensor arranged vertically within the water collection chamber.

4. The intelligent flowerpot with automatic watering according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water collection cavity includes a guide platform that is inclined upward from its inner bottom surface and water inlet and water outlet that are oppositely arranged on both sides of the water collection cavity. The water inlet is located above the highest point of the guide platform, and the water outlet is opposite to the lowest point of the guide platform. The water inlet is connected to a water injection pipe, and the water outlet is connected to a water spray assembly.

5. The intelligent flowerpot with automatic watering according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flowerpot shell has an elastic clamp on the side for fixing a transparent water bottle. The transparent water bottle is placed with its mouth facing down in the elastic clamp, so that the water in the transparent water bottle flows naturally into the water inlet pipe under the action of gravity.

6. The intelligent flowerpot with automatic watering according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water spraying assembly includes a water spray pipe disposed on one side of the flowerpot shell opposite to the water injection mechanism, a water pump connected between the water spray pipe and the water collection chamber, and a connector disposed between the water pump and the flowerpot shell. The water pump is connected to the control mechanism. A bracket that cooperates with the water spray pipe is provided on the upper part of the outer side of the flowerpot shell, so that the water outlet of the water spray pipe is opposite to the inner liner of the flowerpot.

7. The intelligent flowerpot with automatic watering according to claim 6, characterized in that: The connector includes a mounting base extending outward from the side of the flowerpot shell, a T-slot extending downward from the top of the mounting base, and a T-block extending outward from the opposite surface of the water pump and the mounting base, which can be embedded in the T-slot.

8. The intelligent flowerpot with automatic watering according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flowerpot shell also includes a filter assembly disposed inside it, located below the inner liner of the flowerpot. The filter assembly includes a filter basket, a filter cloth, a filter sponge, a limiting ring disposed in the mounting cavity, and a filter cavity formed between the limiting ring and the filter plate. The filter basket is disposed on the limiting ring, the filter cloth is disposed in the filter cavity, and the filter sponge is disposed in the filter basket.

9. The intelligent flowerpot with automatic watering according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flowerpot body also includes a positioning component disposed between the flowerpot shell and the flowerpot liner. The positioning component includes a positioning eave disposed on the upper part of the mounting cavity for positioning the flowerpot liner and an annular positioning section disposed on the top surface of the flowerpot liner and extending outward to abut against the positioning eave.

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