Irrigation system for a planter

Abstract

Irrigation system for a planter (6), - with at least one support unit that can be inserted into the planter and - with at least one liquid reservoir, characterized in that the irrigation system has at least one support unit (2) and at least one hollow supply unit (1) which has a capillary-acting liquid transport system (7), wherein at least one support unit (2) and at least one supply unit (1) are designed such that, after the irrigation system has been arranged on the plant container (6), they are arranged at least partially outside the plant container, wherein at least one supply unit (1) is connected to at least one liquid reservoir (8).

Description

1. Technical area

[0001] The invention relates to an irrigation system for a plant container, according to the preamble of claim 1. 2. State of the art / problem

[0002] Houseplants require regular and needs-based watering, especially during extended absences such as vacations. Conventional systems, especially those with bottom irrigation, are often only available as kits and require special containers. Furthermore, many solutions are only designed for specific, predefined container sizes. Other systems harm the plant due to constant contact of the soil or roots with water, which can lead to waterlogging. 3. Object of the invention

[0003] The aim of the invention is to provide an irrigation system which in particular: - can be integrated into existing plant pot-planter combinations, - enables adaptive water supply through capillary forces, - works without electronic control, - is adaptable to different planter heights and sizes and / or - is sustainable and low-maintenance. 4. Solution to the task

[0004] The irrigation system according to the invention for a plant container, with the features of claim 1, which has at least one support unit that can be inserted into the plant container and at least one liquid reservoir, wherein the irrigation system comprises at least one support unit and at least one hollow supply unit that has a capillary-acting liquid transport system, wherein at least one support unit and at least one supply unit are designed such that they are arranged at least partially outside the plant container after the irrigation system has been arranged on the plant container, wherein at least one supply unit is connected to at least one liquid reservoir, has the advantage that - the system can be installed directly into standard plant containers without any complex structural modifications, - the supply unit, which is partially located outside the planter, enables effective connection to external or integrated water reservoirs, - the water flow is controlled by the capillary action of the wick inside, without the need for electronic control units, - the system is height-adjustable or extendable due to its modular design and can therefore be adapted to different plant container sizes and depths, - both the supply unit and the support unit are easy to fix, which ensures stable positioning in the substrate, - a targeted retrofitting of existing planters is possible, meaning that the user does not have to purchase a specially designed or new plant pot, - overwatering or waterlogging is avoided by controlled, slow water transport, - and the system is particularly suitable for holiday periods, busy user behavior or generally low-maintenance plant care.

[0005] According to an advantageous embodiment of the irrigation system according to the invention, as defined in claim 1, the system comprises at least one support unit (2) insertable into the plant container, as well as at least one hollow supply unit (1) containing a capillary fluid transport system (7) and connectable to at least one fluid reservoir (8) arranged beneath the plant container. The supply unit (1) is designed such that it is arranged at least partially outside the plant container.

[0006] According to an additional advantageous embodiment of the irrigation system according to the invention, at least one support unit (2) and / or at least one supply unit (1) is telescopic and / or can be extended in height by at least one additional module (3). This allows the system to be flexibly adapted to different plant container heights and depths.

[0007] According to an additional advantageous embodiment of the irrigation system according to the invention, at least one supply unit (1) according to claim 4 has at least two openings (4, 5) through which at least one wick (7) is guided into the supply unit (1). This allows the system to be flexibly adapted to different root heights and depths.

[0008] According to an additional advantageous embodiment of the irrigation system according to the invention according to claim 5, at least one of the openings (5) mentioned in claim 4 is arranged laterally, above or below on the supply unit (1).

[0009] According to an additional advantageous embodiment of the irrigation system according to the invention according to claim 6, the wick (7) guided into the supply unit (1) consists at least partially of cotton or another capillary-active material.

[0010] According to an additional advantageous embodiment of the irrigation system according to the invention according to claim 7, at least one support unit (2) and at least one supply unit (1) can be mechanically fixed to the plant container, for example via a mechanical fixing device (4).

[0011] According to an additional advantageous embodiment of the irrigation system according to the invention according to claim 8, the irrigation system is one with which a plant container (6) can be retrofitted without the need for a container specially designed for this purpose.

[0012] According to an additional advantageous embodiment of the irrigation system according to the invention according to claim 9, the irrigation system has a watering system which can be arranged, for example, as a watering aid between the plant container (6) and the planter (9). Reference symbol Description 1 supply unit 2 support units 3 Supplementary module 4 Fixing aid 5 openings 6 planters 7 Wick 8 Water reservoir 9 Planter Appendix to the technical description - Illustrative instructions and application instructions 1. General application instructions for the irrigation system according to the invention

[0013] The processes and instructions presented are to be understood as supporting explanations of the design of the irrigation system disclosed in the claims. a) Preparation:

[0014] Before commissioning, the irrigation system according to the invention is assembled from its components. It consists of at least one supply unit with an integrated wick and a support unit for stabilization. Both elements are inserted into an existing planter, with the supply unit extending into a water reservoir below. b) Installation:

[0015] The supply unit is inserted into the planter so that it extends vertically through the planting substrate into the reservoir. The support unit is attached to ensure mechanical stability. The components are mechanically secured either by clip-in mechanisms or by a tether. c) Adjustment:

[0016] The system has a modular design and can be adjusted in height using additional modules. Alternatively, telescopic versions are available, allowing adjustment to different pot heights. d) Filling and commissioning:

[0017] The reservoir is filled with water. The capillary-active wick, which is preferably made of cotton or a similar material, begins to irrigate the substrate as needed upon contact with the water. The water transport occurs depending on the moisture content of the surrounding substrate. 2. Visual representation (see Fig. 1-3)

[0018] For further clarification, examples of the system in use are attached below: Fig. 1: Components of the irrigation system Fig. 2: Final state of the irrigation system in a standard planter Fig. 3: Cross-section of the system

Claims

[1] Irrigation system for a planter (6), - with at least one support unit that can be inserted into the planter and - with at least one liquid reservoir, characterized by that the irrigation system has at least one support unit (2) and at least one hollow supply unit (1) which has a capillary-acting liquid transport system (7), wherein at least one support unit (2) and at least one supply unit (1) are designed such that, after the irrigation system has been arranged on the plant container (6), they are arranged at least partially outside the plant container, wherein at least one supply unit (1) is connected to at least one liquid reservoir (8). [2] Irrigation system according to claim 1, characterized bythat at least one support unit (2) and / or at least one supply unit (1) is telescopic and / or can be extended in height (3) by at least one additional module. [3] Irrigation system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by that at least one support unit (2) is shorter than at least one supply unit (1). [4] Irrigation system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that at least one supply unit (1) has at least two openings through which at least one wick (7) is guided into the supply unit (1). [5] Irrigation system according to claim 4, characterized by that at least one of the openings (5) is arranged on the side, top or bottom of the supply unit (1). [6] Irrigation system according to claim 4 or 5, characterized by that at least one wick (7) consists at least partially of cotton or another capillary active material. [7] Irrigation system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that at least one support unit (2) and at least one supply unit (1) can be mechanically fixed to the plant container (6) ( Fig. 2). [8] Irrigation system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the irrigation system is an irrigation system with which a planter can be retrofitted ( Fig. 2). [9] Irrigation system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the irrigation system has a watering system.

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