A potting automatic irrigation structure with water shortage prompting function

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of automatic irrigation structures of potting with water shortage prompt function, the structure includes water storage warehouse (is equipped with water inlet, drain hole), transparent cavity silica gel cap, drainage / absorbing water pipe, air inlet pipe, sealing element, water absorbing line, slow transmission moisture diffusion block and fixer;Drainage / absorbing water pipe and air inlet pipe bottom pipe orifice keep 1.5cm water level difference by fixer, the pipe orifice of air inlet pipe in silica gel cap is higher than former 0.5-1cm, one end of water absorbing line is immersed in water storage warehouse water, the other end is connected diffusion block.Water storage warehouse water level is sufficient, silica gel cap, tube body form closed balanced state, water level is stable;When water level drops to only submerge drainage / absorbing water pipe pipe orifice, silica gel cap is drained, and user can directly judge water shortage by transparent silica gel cap.Water absorbing line transports water by capillary action, diffusion block controls moisture release, realizes long time stable water supply and prevents root rot.The structure is simple, low in cost, easy to maintain, adapts to domestic potted plant scene, and reduces maintenance difficulty.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of potted plant irrigation equipment, specifically relating to an automatic potted plant irrigation structure with a water shortage warning function. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of potted plant cultivation, watering is one of the key factors affecting plant growth. Traditional manual watering methods have many limitations: on the one hand, different plants have different water requirements, and the water requirements of the same plant also vary at different growth stages and in different seasons. Manual watering makes it difficult to accurately control the amount of water, which can easily lead to water shortage causing plants to wilt and stop growing, or overwatering causing root hypoxia, root rot, and disease.

[0003] On the other hand, for busy caregivers who frequently travel, the "timeliness" of manual watering is difficult to guarantee. If watering is not done in time due to business trips or being busy, potted plants often wither due to lack of water; even if watering is done on time, when the soil is too dry, water will quickly run off from the soil gaps, resulting in "wet surface, dry inside" soil. The plant roots cannot truly absorb water, and this will seriously affect the health of the plant in the long run.

[0004] While some automatic irrigation devices exist on the market, such as ordinary automatic water-absorbing basins, most rely solely on simple capillary action for water absorption. This results in uneven water absorption, low water supply efficiency, and a lack of intuitive water shortage indicators. Users cannot promptly ascertain the water level in the reservoir, often only noticing the plants have already suffered irreversible damage when obvious signs of dehydration appear. Furthermore, some complex automatic irrigation systems are not only costly to manufacture but also involve cumbersome installation and maintenance processes, making them unsuitable for the small-scale application scenarios of home potted plants. They fail to meet the needs of ordinary consumers for "low-cost, easy-to-operate, efficient, and intelligent" potted plant care.

[0005] In summary, developing an automatic irrigation system for potted plants that can provide precise water supply over a long period of time, has an intuitive water shortage indicator, and is simple in structure and low in cost is an urgent need to solve the current pain points of potted plant care and improve the potted plant planting experience. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic irrigation structure for potted plants with a water shortage warning function, which can supply water to the potted soil for a long time and avoid root rot due to excessive water. At the same time, it has a water shortage warning function, which effectively solves the problems of frequent watering and uneven watering.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model employs the following technical solution:

[0008] An automatic irrigation structure for potted plants with a water shortage warning function includes a water storage tank (8), and the water storage tank (8) is provided with a water inlet (9) and a drain hole (10);

[0009] It also includes a hollow silicone cap (1), which is sealed and connected by a drain / suction pipe (2), an air inlet pipe (3) and a sealing element (4). The bottom port (21) of the drain / suction pipe (2) and the bottom port (31) of the air inlet pipe (3) are kept at a water level difference of 1.5cm by a fixing device (7).

[0010] It also includes a water-absorbing line (5) and a water-diffusion-reducing block (6), one end of which is located in the water in the water storage tank (8), and the other end is connected to the water-diffusion-reducing block (6).

[0011] The water storage tank (8) is also equipped with a connecting pipe (11), and the connecting pipe (11) is equipped with a connecting pipe port fitting (12).

[0012] Furthermore, the cavity silicone cap (1) is made of a transparent material.

[0013] Furthermore, the drain / suction pipe (2), air inlet pipe (3), and sealing element (4) are integrally formed structures.

[0014] Furthermore, the inlet of the air inlet pipe (3) inside the cavity silicone cap (1) is 0.5-1cm higher than the inlet of the drain / suction pipe (2) inside the cavity silicone cap (1).

[0015] Furthermore, the fixture (7) is a snap-on, adhesive, or integral injection molded structure used to fix the drain / suction pipe (2) and the air inlet pipe (3) to maintain the water level difference at the bottom of the two pipes.

[0016] Furthermore, the absorbent thread (5) is a cotton thread, a chemical fiber thread, or a composite fiber thread.

[0017] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] 1. It can continuously supply water to the soil for a long time, and by slowing down the diffusion of water, it inhibits water transfer and avoids root rot caused by excessive soil moisture, thus solving the problem of uneven water distribution during traditional watering.

[0019] 2. Utilizing a 1.5cm water level difference design at the bottom of the pipe, combined with a transparent hollow silicone cap, the water inside the silicone cap will automatically drain when the water tank is low, providing a visual reminder of water shortage. Users can intuitively determine whether water needs to be added.

[0020] 3. It has a simple structure and low cost, requires no complex electronic components, is easy to install and maintain, and is suitable for small-scale potted plant scenarios in the home, effectively reducing the frequency of watering and reducing the difficulty of maintenance.

[0021] 4. By combining the water absorption line with the diffusion block, the problem of rapid water loss due to dry soil during traditional watering is avoided, ensuring that the soil fully absorbs water and improving the stability of plant growth. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an automatic irrigation structure for potted plants with a water shortage warning function according to this utility model.

[0023] The components include: 1. Hollow silicone cap (transparent), 2. Drain / suction pipe, 3. Air inlet pipe, 4. Seal, 5. Suction line, 6. Moisture diffusion reduction block, 7. Fixer, 8. Water storage tank, 9. Water inlet, 10. Drain hole, 11. Connecting pipe, 12. Connecting pipe port kit, 21. Bottom port of drain / suction pipe, and 31. Bottom port of air inlet pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0025] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be noted that if terms such as "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," or "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the utility model product is in use, they are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, terms such as "first," "second," and "third" are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0026] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "horizontal," "vertical," and "sag" does not imply that the component must be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but rather that it can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0027] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two.

[0028] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0029] like Figure 1 As shown, the present invention provides an automatic irrigation structure for potted plants with a water shortage warning function, characterized in that:

[0030] It includes a water storage tank (8), which is provided with a water inlet (9) and a drain hole (10);

[0031] It also includes a hollow silicone cap (1) (transparent), which is sealed and connected by a drain / suction pipe (2), an air inlet pipe (3) and a sealing element (4) (the drain / suction pipe (2), the air inlet pipe (3) and the sealing element (4) are integrally formed structures used to seal the opening of the hollow silicone cap (1);

[0032] The bottom opening (21) of the drain / suction pipe (2) and the bottom opening (31) of the air inlet pipe (3) are kept at a water level difference of 1.5cm by a fixing device (7);

[0033] It also includes a water-absorbing line (5) and a water-diffusion-reducing block (6), one end of which is located in the water in the water storage tank (8), and the other end is connected to the water-diffusion-reducing block (6).

[0034] The water storage tank (8) is also equipped with a connecting pipe (11), and the connecting pipe (11) is equipped with a connecting pipe port fitting (12).

[0035] Furthermore, the inlet of the air inlet pipe (3) inside the cavity silicone cap (1) is 0.5-1cm higher than the inlet of the drain / suction pipe (2) inside the cavity silicone cap (1). This height difference is beneficial for the drain / suction pipe (2) to drain water.

[0036] Furthermore, the moisture diffusion slowdown block (6) is used to suppress and slow down the transfer of moisture, so as to avoid excessive soil moisture caused by excessively rapid water transfer.

[0037] Furthermore, the fixture (7) can fix the drain / suction pipe (2) and the air inlet pipe (3) by snapping, bonding or integral injection molding to ensure a stable water level difference at the bottom of the two pipes.

[0038] Furthermore, the absorbent line (5) can be made of cotton thread, chemical fiber thread or composite fiber thread, and continuously delivers moisture to the moisture diffusion block (6) through capillary action. Specific implementation examples:

[0040] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0041] When the water level in the water storage tank simultaneously submerges both inlet 21 and inlet 31, a closed space is formed inside the silicone cap. At this time, squeezing the silicone cap creates a negative pressure inside its cavity, which draws water from the bottom of the water storage tank into the silicone cap through the drain / suction pipe and the air inlet pipe. Since the inlet of the air inlet inside the silicone cap is 0.5-1cm higher than the inlet of the drain / suction pipe, the water will submerge the two inlets to different heights. At this time, because both inlet 21 and inlet 31 are submerged underwater, the silicone cap, drain / suction pipe, and air inlet pipe form a closed and pressure-balanced state, and the water level inside the silicone cap remains stable and will not be discharged.

[0042] When the water level in the water tank drops to the point where it only submerges pipe opening 21 while pipe opening 31 is exposed above the water surface, the sealed state is broken. Due to the 1.5cm water level difference between pipe opening 21 and pipe opening 31, the downward water pressure in the drain / suction pipe is greater than that in the air inlet pipe. At this time, the drain / suction pipe begins to drain water downwards, and the air inlet pipe simultaneously draws air upwards, eventually draining all the water from the silicone cap. Since the silicone cap is made of transparent material, the user can directly observe that there is no water inside, thus knowing that the water tank is short of water and needs to be replenished through the water inlet.

[0043] The water-absorbing line is fixed in the groove below the diffusion block that slows down the water transfer. One end of the line is immersed in the water in the water storage tank and continuously delivers water to the diffusion block through capillary action. The diffusion block inhibits the water transfer rate through its own material properties (such as porous structure), so that the water is slowly released into the surrounding soil, achieving a stable water supply for a long time and avoiding water concentration that can lead to root rot.

[0044] The present invention and its embodiments have been described above. This description is not restrictive, and the accompanying drawings are only one embodiment of the present invention; the actual structure is not limited thereto. In conclusion, if those skilled in the art are inspired by this description and design similar structures and embodiments without departing from the inventive spirit of the present invention, such designs should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic irrigation structure for potted plants with a water shortage warning function, characterized in that: It includes a water storage tank (8), which is provided with a water inlet (9) and a drain hole (10); It also includes a hollow silicone cap (1), which is sealed and connected by a drain / suction pipe (2), an air inlet pipe (3) and a sealing element (4). The bottom opening (21) of the drain / suction pipe and the bottom opening (31) of the air inlet pipe are kept at a water level difference of 1.5cm by a fixing device (7). It also includes a water-absorbing line (5) and a water-diffusion-reducing block (6), one end of which is located in the water in the water storage tank (8), and the other end is connected to the water-diffusion-reducing block (6). The water storage tank (8) is also equipped with a connecting pipe (11), and the connecting pipe (11) is equipped with a connecting pipe port fitting (12).

2. The automatic irrigation structure for potted plants with a water shortage warning function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cavity silicone cap (1) is made of transparent material.

3. The automatic irrigation structure for potted plants with a water shortage warning function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drainage / suction pipe (2), air inlet pipe (3) and sealing element (4) are integrally formed.

4. The automatic irrigation structure for potted plants with a water shortage warning function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inlet of the air inlet pipe (3) is located inside the hollow silicone cap (1) and its opening is 0.5-1cm higher than the opening of the drain / suction pipe (2) inside the hollow silicone cap (1).

5. The automatic irrigation structure for potted plants with a water shortage warning function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixture (7) is a snap-on, adhesive, or integral injection molded structure used to fix the drain / suction pipe (2) and the air inlet pipe (3) to maintain the water level difference at the bottom of the two pipes.

6. The automatic irrigation structure for potted plants with a water shortage warning function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The absorbent thread (5) is a cotton thread, a chemical fiber thread, or a composite fiber thread.

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