A water pump-operated irrigation machine

Abstract

A water pump-operated irrigation machine, characterized in that it comprises: a housing, a water pump and a control board, wherein the control board is arranged in the housing, the water pump is arranged in the housing, and a battery is arranged in the housing; further comprising a soil moisture and temperature measuring device, wherein the soil moisture and temperature measuring device interacts with the control board to provide the measured soil moisture and temperature data to the control board.

Description

Technology sector The present invention relates to the technical field of irrigation machines, in particular a water pump-operated irrigation machine. Technical background With the increasing popularity of hobby gardening and indoor plant cultivation, manual watering can no longer meet the demands of precise plant care. In everyday life, users often forget to water due to lack of time or absence, or they water based on experience, which can lead to waterlogging and root rot or to drought and wilting – with significant negative consequences for the plants' survival rate. Existing automatic irrigation systems often have obvious shortcomings: Simple drip irrigation systems rely on gravity and cannot adjust the amount of water to the actual soil moisture level; they irrigate unevenly and easily waste water. Some electrically controlled irrigation devices lack an integrated design, resulting in a loosely connected water pump, power supply, and control module—leading to complicated installation and insufficient stability. Most devices lack real-time soil moisture and temperature measurement and closed-loop control; they can only be activated by a timer, without being able to respond to the varying water needs of different plants and environments. The level of automation is low. Therefore, in order to solve the aforementioned technical problems, a water pump-operated irrigation machine is being developed. Content of the utility model The technical problem solved by the present invention is to overcome the aforementioned technical deficiencies and to provide a water pump-operated irrigation machine. To solve the aforementioned technical problem, the technical solution provided by the present invention consists of a water pump-operated irrigation machine comprising a housing, a water pump, and a control board, wherein the control board is arranged in the housing, the water pump is arranged in the housing, and a battery is arranged in the housing; further comprising a soil moisture and temperature measuring device, wherein the soil moisture and temperature measuring device interacts with the control board to provide the measured soil moisture and temperature data to the control board. In an advantageous embodiment, a base cover is provided at the bottom of the housing, which serves to support and fix the water pump and the battery; the water pump inlet port and the water pump outlet port each extend from the lower end of the base cover to the outside. In an advantageous embodiment, a first limiting clamp is provided at corresponding positions both on the inside of the upper part of the housing and on the top of the bottom cover, with the water pump being received in the first limiting clamp. In an advantageous embodiment, a second limiting clip is provided at corresponding positions both on the inside of the upper part of the housing and on the top of the bottom cover, with the battery being received in the second limiting clip. In an advantageous embodiment, several internal thread columns are provided in the housing, wherein the bottom cover is connected to the internal thread columns by means of screws and is thereby fixed to the housing. In an advantageous embodiment, the control board has several digital displays for data display and display functions, several operating buttons, a loudspeaker, and a Type-C charging port; a window is provided on the front of the housing at the position corresponding to the control board, wherein a cover plate for protecting the control board is arranged in the window, the cover plate is connected to the housing by means of screws, and the cover plate is provided with slots at the locations corresponding to the digital displays, operating buttons, and the Type-C charging port. In an advantageous embodiment, a transparent plate is arranged on the front of the housing in front of the cover plate. The advantages of the present invention over the prior art are as follows: The inlet port of the water pump of this product can be connected to a hose, the other end of the hose placed in a water container, another hose attached to the outlet port of the water pump for supplying water to flower pots, etc., and the soil moisture and temperature sensor inserted into the soil of the flower pot. The soil moisture and temperature sensor transmits the soil moisture and temperature data to the control board. Based on the set values, the control board decides whether the soil should be watered. If watering is required, the control board activates the water pump to draw water and irrigate the soil. As soon as the soil moisture and temperature data reported back to the control board by the soil moisture and temperature sensor reach the preset conditions, the control board switches off the water pump.This achieves automatic watering. This prevents plant lovers from forgetting to water their plants or overwatering them. It helps plant lovers take better care of their plants. It is convenient and easy to use. Secondly, settings can be made via the control buttons; the set values ​​and the recorded data are displayed on the digital displays, making operation more intuitive and convenient. Explanation of the figures Fig. 1 is a front view of the water pump-operated irrigation machine according to the present invention. Fig. 2 is a side view of the water pump-operated irrigation machine according to the present invention. Fig. 3 is a perspective structural view of the water pump-operated irrigation machine according to the present invention. Fig. 4 is a reference drawing of the water pump-operated irrigation machine according to the present invention in its disassembled state. Fig. 5 is an internal structural view of the housing of the water pump-operated irrigation machine according to the present invention. Fig. 6 is a sectional view along line AA in Fig. 2. 1. the housing; 2. the water pump; 3. the control board; 4. the battery; 5. the bottom cover; 6. the soil moisture and temperature sensor; 7. the first limiting clamp; 8. the second limiting clamp; 9. the internal threaded column; 10. the digital display; 11. the operating button; 12. the speaker; 13. the Type-C charging port; 14. the window; 15. the cover plate; 16. the slot; 17. the transparent plate. Specific details The water pump-operated irrigation machine according to the present invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In conjunction with Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5 to Fig. 6, a water pump-operated irrigation machine comprises a housing 1, a water pump 2 and a control board 3 as well as an associated soil moisture and temperature measuring device 6 for automatic detection and control. The housing 1 provides an internal compartment for various components. Specifically: the control board 3, the water pump 2, and a battery 4 (powering the device) are all located within the housing 1. A bottom cover 5 is provided at the base of the housing 1. Several internally threaded posts 9 are provided within the housing 1. The bottom cover 5 is connected to the internally threaded posts 9 by screws and thus fixed to the housing 1. Furthermore, a first retaining clip 7 and a second retaining clip 8 are provided at corresponding positions on the inside of the upper part of the housing 1 and on the top of the bottom cover 5. During assembly, the water pump 2 is inserted into the first retaining clip 7, and the battery 4 is inserted into the second retaining clip 8.In this way, the base cover 5 can support and fix the water pump 2 and the battery 4 from below, thereby achieving radial positioning and axial limitation of the pump and battery, avoiding vibrations and displacements during operation, increasing the stability of the entire device and ensuring secure installation of the components in the housing. The water pump inlet and outlet connections each extend outwards from the lower end of the base cover 5 to facilitate the connection of an inlet hose and an outlet sprinkler / drip hose. In use, the hose at the inlet connection is connected to a water container, such as a bucket, while the hose at the outlet connection is led to the flowerpot to be watered or to the plant roots. Furthermore, a soil moisture and temperature measuring device 6 is provided. The soil moisture and temperature measuring device 6 can be connected to the control board 3 either electrically via cable or wirelessly via radio signals to enable bidirectional data transmission. It serves to acquire soil moisture and temperature data in real time and to transmit the acquired data to the control board 3, which uses this data as a basis for its irrigation decisions. The control board 3 includes a Bluetooth module that can serve as the basis for wireless connection with the soil moisture and temperature measuring device 6. The control board 3 features several digital displays 10 for showing set parameters, such as the target moisture threshold, irrigation duration, etc., as well as real-time soil moisture and temperature data and the operating status. The control board 3 also includes several control buttons 11, allowing the user to adjust parameters, such as the lower moisture limit and irrigation duration, and to perform manual controls. A speaker 12 on the control board provides an audible signal in case of water shortage, malfunction, or completion of irrigation. Finally, the control board 3 features a Type-C charging port 13 for charging the battery 4. The use of the universal Type-C connector enhances charging convenience. A window 14 is provided on the front of the housing 1 at the position corresponding to the control board 3. A cover plate 15 is arranged in the window 14 to protect the control board 3. The cover plate 15 is attached to the housing 1 by means of screws. The cover plate 15 has slots 16 at the locations corresponding to the digital displays 10, operating buttons 11, and the Type-C charging port 13, so that the digital displays are visible and the buttons are operable. Furthermore, a transparent plate 17 is provided on the front of the housing 1 in front of the cover plate 15. This offers additional protection against dust and water for the internal components without obstructing the view of the digital displays. The transparent plate 17 can be removed for charging the battery 4 via the Type-C charging port 13. After charging, the transparent plate 17 is replaced. In the specific implementation of the present invention: 1. Installation and commissioning: First, the inlet port of the water pump 2 of this irrigation machine is connected to an inlet hose, the other end of which is placed in a water reservoir. An outlet hose is connected to the outlet port of the water pump 2, the end of which is placed on the surface of the soil in the flowerpot to be irrigated or buried in the top layer of soil. The soil moisture and temperature sensor 6 is inserted into the soil of the flowerpot. 2. Parameter setting: The lower and upper target moisture limits are set using the control buttons 11. The set parameters and the real-time measurement data are displayed clearly and concisely on the digital displays 10. 3. Automatic irrigation control: During operation, the soil moisture and temperature sensor 6 records the soil moisture and temperature in real time and transmits the data to the control board 3.When the control board 3 detects that the current soil moisture is below the set lower limit, it recognizes a need for watering. The control board 3 then activates the water pump 2, which draws water from the reservoir into the soil of the flowerpot. During the watering process, the soil moisture and temperature sensor 6 continuously monitors the moisture levels. Once the control board 3 detects that the soil moisture has reached the set upper limit, the watering process is deemed sufficient, and the control board 3 switches off the water pump 2. This process repeats cyclically, enabling fully automatic and precise watering control. Simultaneously, the user can directly read the current soil moisture, the set threshold values, the battery charge level, and other information via the digital displays 10. When the battery capacity is low, the battery 4 can be recharged via the Type-C charging port 13. The speaker 12 can emit a signal tone to inform the user if the pump runs dry, if there is a water shortage, or after the completion of an irrigation cycle. In summary, the water pump-driven irrigation machine described in this embodiment offers a compact structure and stable mounting. It can irrigate automatically and precisely based on actual soil moisture and temperature conditions, effectively avoiding the problems of improper or forgotten watering, significantly increasing user-friendliness and success rates in plant care, and possessing high practical value and great application potential. In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that terms such as "center," "top," "bottom," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inside," "outside," etc., where used, refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, or to the usual arrangement of the product during use. They serve only to simplify the description of the invention and not to indicate that the device or component in question must have a specific orientation or be assembled or operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they are not to be understood as limiting the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., serve only for differentiation in the description and are not to be understood as indicating relative importance. Furthermore, it should be noted that terms such as "horizontal", "vertical", "hanging", etc. do not mean that a component must be absolutely horizontal or vertical; rather, it may be slightly inclined. For example, "horizontal" simply means that the direction is more horizontal compared to "vertical", but not that the structure must be perfectly horizontal; it may be slightly inclined. In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, “several” means at least two. In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should further be noted that terms such as "arranged," "mounted," "connected" (in the sense of "connected"), and "linked" (in the sense of "being connected") are to be understood in a broad sense unless expressly defined or specified otherwise. For example, they may mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or a one-piece connection; they may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they may be a direct connection or an indirect connection via an intermediate element, or they may denote the internal connection of two components. A person skilled in the art will be able to understand the specific meaning of the terms in the context of the invention. The foregoing description explains the invention and its embodiments. This description is not limiting; the drawings show only one embodiment of the invention. The actual construction is not limited to this. In short: Should a person skilled in the art, based on this disclosure and without departing from the inventive core of the invention, develop designs or embodiments similar to the present technical solution without any inventive step, these fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

A water pump-operated irrigation machine, characterized in that it comprises: a housing, a water pump and a control board, wherein the control board is arranged in the housing, the water pump is arranged in the housing, and a battery is arranged in the housing; further comprising a soil moisture and temperature measuring device, wherein the soil moisture and temperature measuring device interacts with the control board to provide the measured soil moisture and temperature data to the control board. Water pump-operated irrigation machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: a bottom cover is provided at the bottom of the housing, which serves to support and fix the water pump and the battery; the water pump inlet port and the water pump outlet port each extend outwards from the lower end of the bottom cover. Water pump-operated irrigation machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: a first limiting clamp is provided at corresponding positions both on the inside of the upper part of the housing and on the top of the bottom cover, wherein the water pump is received in the first limiting clamp. Water pump-operated irrigation machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: a second limiting clamp is provided at corresponding positions both on the inside of the upper part of the housing and on the top of the bottom cover, wherein the battery is received in the second limiting clamp. Water pump operated irrigation machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: several internal thread columns are provided in the housing, wherein the bottom cover is connected to the internal thread columns by means of screws and is thereby fixed to the housing. Water pump-operated irrigation machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: several digital displays for data display and display functions are provided on the control board, several operating buttons are provided on the control board, a loudspeaker is provided on the control board, a Type-C charging port is provided on the control board; a window is provided on the front of the housing at the position corresponding to the control board, wherein a cover plate for protecting the control board is arranged in the window, the cover plate is connected to the housing by means of screws, and the cover plate is provided with slots at the locations corresponding to the digital displays, operating buttons and the Type-C charging port. Water pump operated irrigation machine according to claim 6, characterized in that a transparent plate is arranged on the front of the housing in front of the cover plate.

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