Modular multi-functional vertical farming assembly

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of plant cultivation, solves the problem of the prior art planting equipment space occupation big, and the equipment function of small space occupation is not perfect, specifically discloses a modular multifunctional three -dimensional planting assembly, including the planting frame, the planting frame is provided with a plurality of planting layers that are sequentially adjacent in vertical direction, a plurality of planting grooves for cultivating plants are all installed in the planting layer on the planting frame, the planting substrate layer for supporting plant growth is arranged in the planting groove, the planting plate is all respectively installed above the planting substrate layer in the planting groove, a plurality of planting holes are evenly arranged on the planting plate, and the top of the planting groove on the planting frame is provided with an illumination assembly. The utility model is used for the plant cultivation of family residential scene or industrialized batch planting scene, has the modular three -dimensional structure planting space, and the ecological function is perfect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of plant cultivation technology, and in particular to a modular multifunctional three-dimensional planting component. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, with the acceleration of urbanization and the improvement of people's living standards, people's demands for the environment and quality of life have been increasing, leading to a rise in the demand for green plants and vegetables. Against this backdrop, various planting equipment has emerged on the market, including traditional flower pots and flower racks as well as more modern automated planting systems. These devices aim to provide users with more convenient planting functions.

[0003] Existing planting equipment offers a wide range of functions, from simple flower pots and stands to intelligent planting systems with automatic watering, fertilization, and lighting. Some devices also integrate Internet of Things (IoT) technology, allowing users to remotely control and monitor plant growth via mobile apps. However, current planting equipment and related methods still have the following problems:

[0004] Existing planting equipment lacks sufficient functionality and cannot build a complete ecosystem in a small space, thus failing to provide comprehensive support for plant growth and affecting its effectiveness. Furthermore, building a complete plant ecosystem requires not only excessive space but also significant costs. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the problem that existing planting equipment occupies a large amount of space while smaller equipment has incomplete functions, this utility model provides a modular multifunctional three-dimensional planting component with a complete light and temperature-humidity ecosystem. Furthermore, the modular three-dimensional planting makes full use of three-dimensional space, resulting in better plant growth.

[0006] The technical solution adopted in this utility model is:

[0007] A modular, multifunctional, three-dimensional planting component includes a planting rack with multiple adjacent planting layers arranged vertically. Each planting layer on the planting rack has multiple planting troughs for cultivating plants. Each planting trough contains a planting substrate layer to support plant growth. A planting board is installed above each planting substrate layer in the planting trough. Multiple planting holes are evenly arranged on the planting board. A light-emitting component is installed on the top of the planting trough on the planting rack.

[0008] Furthermore, the three-dimensional planting assembly is equipped with a temperature sensor for detecting temperature, and the temperature sensor is electrically connected to a controller for receiving sensor signals and sending signals to adjust environmental parameters, and the controller is electrically connected to a temperature adjustment mechanism.

[0009] Furthermore, the three-dimensional planting assembly also includes a humidity sensor for detecting humidity. The humidity sensor is installed in the planting trough or on the planting plate. The humidity sensor is electrically connected to a controller for receiving sensor signals and sending signals to adjust environmental parameters. The controller is electrically connected to a water supply mechanism for watering the plants.

[0010] Furthermore, the three-dimensional planting assembly also includes a light sensor for detecting light intensity. The light sensor is installed on the planting board, planting trough, or planting rack. The light sensor is electrically connected to a controller for receiving sensor signals and sending signals to adjust environmental parameters. The controller is electrically connected to the light assembly.

[0011] Furthermore, the lighting component includes multiple LED light panels installed on a planting rack above the planting trough and corresponding one-to-one with the planting trough. Each LED light panel is connected to a light power distributor, and multiple LED beads are evenly arranged on the LED light panel.

[0012] Furthermore, multiple sets of the three-dimensional planting components are arranged, and a centralized planting box is arranged around the multiple sets of three-dimensional planting components. The centralized planting box is equipped with a temperature regulation device, an air circulation device, and a material handling area.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] This utility model's three-dimensional planting component adopts a three-dimensional planting design, featuring a multi-layered structure in the vertical direction. Each layer can hold multiple planting troughs for simultaneous modular cultivation of plants, making full use of vertical space. Its miniaturized design makes it suitable for small apartments and other small dwellings, solving the problem of large space requirements associated with traditional equipment. The device is equipped with multiple types of sensors that collect environmental data and control corresponding actuators via a controller. It integrates advanced automatic watering, lighting, and temperature / humidity control systems, providing a comprehensive ecosystem that offers all-around support for plant growth, including light, temperature, and humidity control, significantly improving plant growth. When the controller receives environmental data from the sensors that does not meet the preset planting conditions, it controls the corresponding actuators to perform actions such as watering, lighting adjustment, and temperature regulation. Users can cultivate unattended, reducing the need for frequent intervention and achieving a high degree of automated planting. Compared to existing technologies, its functionality is more complete. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the three-dimensional planting component of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the planting rack structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the planting trough structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the distribution structure of the three-dimensional planting components of this utility model in a centralized planting box;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the centralized planting box of this utility model.

[0020] Figure label:

[0021] 1-Three-dimensional planting component, 11-Drainage pipe, 12-Planting rack, 13-Planting trough, 14-Planting board, 15-Planting hole, 16-Lighting component, 17-Lighting power distributor, 18-Centralized planting box, 19-Temperature control device, 110-Material handling area. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0023] This utility model is a modular multifunctional three-dimensional planting component 1, mainly used for indoor planting of plants in urban homes or industrial automated mass planting. It has the function of modular planting in a three-dimensional planting space and has a complete ecosystem required for plant growth. It can meet the optimal temperature, humidity and light conditions required by different plants. It has a high planting capacity per unit area and a high space utilization rate. Specifically, this utility model can be implemented as follows:

[0024] Please refer to Figures 1-3 The three-dimensional planting component 1 of this utility model mainly includes a modular planting component composed of a planting rack 12 as the main unit. Multiple planting layers are arranged vertically in succession. Multiple planting troughs 13 for cultivating plants are installed in the planting layers on the planting rack 12. In order to avoid the plants from being soaked in liquid for a long time during the growth process, which may lead to root necrosis, a drainage pipe 11 is provided on the planting trough 13 to drain excess liquid. This ensures that the soil and substrate for plant growth are fully moistened to guarantee the plant growth conditions, while preventing the storage of excess water.

[0025] Please refer to Figure 3The planting trough 13 contains a planting substrate layer for plant growth. A planting plate 14 is installed on the upper surface of the planting substrate layer to separate plants and define planting distances. Multiple planting holes 15 are evenly arranged on the planting plate 14 to accommodate plant cultivation. When seedlings are planted or seeds are sown onto the planting substrate layer, adjacent plants are spaced according to the distribution of the planting holes 15, ensuring even spacing between plants and more uniform distribution of growth conditions such as water and light. To facilitate real-time monitoring of plant humidity, humidity sensors can be installed at any location inside or outside the planting trough 13. The humidity sensor inside the planting trough 13 monitors the humidity of the planting substrate layer, while the external humidity sensor monitors the humidity of the surrounding air, making monitoring more accurate. To ensure optimal light conditions for plant growth under any external light conditions, each planting trough 13 on the planting rack 12 is equipped with a light-emitting component 16, and a light sensor can be installed on the planting plate 14 to monitor the light intensity of the plant's environment in real time. As a preferred embodiment, the lighting component 16 uses multiple LED light panels, each of which is installed on the planting rack 12 and evenly arranged above the planting trough 13. Combined with the light power distributor 17, the voltage, power and other parameters are distributed, adjusted and controlled. The light power distributor 17 receives the execution signal sent by the controller to adjust the light intensity. Compared with the use of fluorescent lamps and other structures, it is more energy-efficient and has less impact on the temperature of the plant growth environment.

[0026] To provide a complete growth ecosystem for plants, the planting component of this invention is equipped with a temperature sensor for detecting temperature, a humidity sensor for detecting humidity, and a light sensor for detecting light intensity. The installation positions of the sensors can be directly selected at various locations on the three-dimensional planting component 1 according to actual needs, such as the inner wall or outer wall of the planting trough 13, on the planting plate 14, or on the planting rack 12. The temperature sensor, humidity sensor, and light sensor are electrically connected to a controller for receiving sensor signals and sending signals to perform environmental parameter adjustment. The controller is connected to the device that performs the corresponding environmental parameter adjustment through electrical or signal connections, such as the controller being electrically connected to the water supply mechanism. Specifically, the temperature sensor can be configured to detect the soil temperature for plant growth in the vertical planting component 1 and the air temperature of the space where the plants are located. Users can set different preset temperature ranges according to different plant growth conditions, such as an air temperature range of 18℃-25℃. When the temperature sensor detects a temperature exceeding this range, it sends the collected temperature information to the controller. Upon receiving the temperature signal, the controller determines whether the temperature value is below or above the preset range. Based on the determination, it sends a corresponding execution signal to the corresponding temperature regulation device 19. For example, if the temperature is too low, it sends a signal to increase the temperature; if the temperature is too high, it sends a signal to increase the temperature. The controller sends a signal to lower the temperature. After receiving the adjustment execution signal from the controller, the temperature regulating device 19 performs the corresponding operation according to the signal instruction. For example, the temperature regulating device 19 adjusts the air temperature by cooling or heating the air conditioner. Similarly, the humidity sensor and the light sensor can preset the humidity value range and the light intensity range. When the sensor collects a signal that exceeds the range value, it sends a signal to the controller. The controller determines whether to increase or decrease the parameter and sends an execution signal to the corresponding device. For example, the humidity regulating device can start the water pump of the water supply mechanism to spray water on the plants, while the light regulating device can adjust the brightness by adjusting the power and using the lamp panel assembly.

[0027] It should be noted that the sensors and controllers used in this utility model are all components that can be known to those skilled in the art and can be directly applied to the technical solutions of this utility model based on existing technology. Their information acquisition, signal reception and transmission, and information processing principles and processes are all existing technologies. Those skilled in the art can directly select and use them as needed. Some specific models are listed below: such as PT100, PT1000 and other resistance temperature sensors, and DS18B20 and other digital temperature sensors; such as TC-TH-D1, TC-TH-NB01 and other integrated temperature and humidity sensors; such as NH206 indoor illuminance sensor, RS-gz--2- model illuminance transmitter; such as S-SCK01 intelligent switch controller, etc.

[0028] In a preferred embodiment, the lighting assembly 16 may employ multiple LED light panels, each of which is mounted on the planting rack 12 and evenly distributed above the planting trough 13 (e.g., Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown in the figure, the voltage, power and other parameters of the light source are distributed, adjusted and controlled by the light power distributor 17. The light power distributor 17 receives the execution signal sent by the controller to adjust the light intensity. Compared with the use of fluorescent lamps and other structures, it is more energy-efficient and has less impact on the temperature of the plant growth environment.

[0029] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 To meet the needs of industrialized mass planting, this utility model can arrange multiple sets of three-dimensional planting components 1 in parallel. To facilitate the control of ambient temperature and humidity, a centralized planting box 18 is set around the three-dimensional planting components 1. The centralized planting box 18 can be a container cabinet. Inside the centralized planting box 18, there is a temperature regulating device 19 (such as an air conditioner) for changing the internal temperature of the centralized planting box 18, an air circulation device (such as a circulating air duct and exhaust fan) for circulating the air inside and outside the centralized planting box 18, and a material processing area 110 for material preparation and pretreatment, which further facilitates industrialized planting and automatic environmental regulation.

[0030] The embodiments described above merely illustrate specific implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these modifications and improvements all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A modular, multifunctional, three-dimensional planting component, characterized in that, The device includes a planting rack with multiple adjacent planting layers arranged vertically. Each planting layer on the planting rack has multiple planting troughs for cultivating plants. Each planting trough contains a planting substrate layer to support plant growth. Each planting substrate layer in the planting trough is topped with a planting board. Each planting board has multiple planting holes evenly arranged on it. A light-emitting component is installed on the top of each planting trough on the planting rack.

2. The modular multifunctional three-dimensional planting component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The three-dimensional planting component is equipped with a temperature sensor for detecting temperature. The temperature sensor is electrically connected to a controller for receiving sensor signals and sending signals to adjust environmental parameters. The controller is electrically connected to a temperature adjustment mechanism.

3. The modular multifunctional three-dimensional planting component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The three-dimensional planting assembly also includes a humidity sensor for detecting humidity. The humidity sensor is installed in the planting trough or on the planting plate. The humidity sensor is electrically connected to a controller for receiving sensor signals and sending signals to adjust environmental parameters. The controller is electrically connected to a water supply mechanism for watering the plants.

4. The modular multifunctional three-dimensional planting component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The three-dimensional planting assembly also includes a light sensor for detecting light intensity. The light sensor is installed on the planting board, planting trough, or planting rack. The light sensor is electrically connected to a controller for receiving sensor signals and sending signals to adjust environmental parameters. The controller is electrically connected to the light assembly.

5. A modular multifunctional three-dimensional planting component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lighting assembly includes multiple LED light panels installed on a planting rack above the planting trough and corresponding one-to-one with the planting trough. Each LED light panel is connected to a light power distributor, and multiple LED beads are evenly arranged on the LED light panel.

6. A modular multifunctional three-dimensional planting component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The three-dimensional planting components are arranged in multiple groups, and a centralized planting box is set around the periphery of the multiple groups of three-dimensional planting components. The centralized planting box is equipped with a temperature regulation device, an air circulation device, and a material handling area.

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