Paprika Smart Farm Converged 6th-Industry Platform System

Abstract

The present invention relates particularly to a smart farm system having a control structure capable of integrally controlling a greenhouse environment, irrigation and nutrient supply, pest control, and harvesting processes. The system comprises a smart farm control unit (20) that controls the overall operation of the smart farm in conjunction with a remote management server (10), a greenhouse (30) that provides a space for cultivating crops, an environment control system (100) that controls the cultivation environment inside the greenhouse (30) according to the control of the smart farm control unit (20), a water supply and nutrient supply system (200) for supplying water or nutrient solution (L) to the greenhouse (30), a pest control management system (300) for managing pests and diseases occurring in the greenhouse (30), and a harvest, sorting, and packaging system (400) for harvesting, sorting, and packaging crops cultivated in the greenhouse (30). By integrating the greenhouse environment control, water supply and nutrient supply, pest control management, and harvesting and sorting / packaging processes into a single system centered on the remote management server and the smart farm control unit, the entire process from crop cultivation to shipment can be efficiently managed. We aim to provide a smart farm system that can improve the uniformity of the crop growth environment by enabling precise control of water and nutrient supply conditions for each cultivation zone through the water supply and nutrient supply system and the irrigation control unit, and can reduce the management burden resulting from individual operation between facilities and improve the efficiency of overall farm operations by configuring the environment control system, pest control management system and harvest sorting packaging system to be organically linked with the smart farm control unit.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a smart farm system centered on paprika cultivation, and more specifically, to a convergence 6th industry platform system in which agricultural production, processing, distribution, technology, culture, and experience organically circulate within a single platform structure by utilizing artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and data-based control technology to precisely manage the production environment of crops, and by linking various data generated during the cultivation process with processing, distribution, service, content, and experience areas.

[0002] In particular, the present invention relates to a smart farm system capable of transforming agriculture from a simple primary industry into a high-value-added industrial ecosystem by providing a platform structure that enables the automation and remote control of production processes centered on a greenhouse-based paprika smart farm, as well as post-harvest processing and distribution processes, optimization of farm operations through data utilization, and expansion into tours, experiences, education, and lifestyle services. Background Technology

[0003] Recently, in the agricultural sector, smart farm technologies aimed at automating and streamlining crop cultivation processes are continuously advancing to address issues such as the decline in the rural workforce due to demographic changes, increasing uncertainty in the climate, and intensifying volatility in agricultural product prices. In particular, greenhouse-based smart farms are attracting attention as a means to enable stable crop production and improved productivity by artificially controlling temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide concentration, and irrigation and nutrient supply conditions.

[0004] However, conventional smart farm technology has focused primarily on primary industrial functions such as crop cultivation and growth management, which has limited its connection with post-production areas of processing, distribution, services, content, and experience. In other words, despite the automation and advancement of cultivation processes, the overall industrial structure of agriculture has often remained centered on raw material production, and as a result, the issue of limited value creation in agriculture has been continuously raised.

[0005] In particular, areas such as agricultural product processing and commercialization, distribution and sales, brand formation, consumer experience and education, and the advancement of farm operations through data utilization were often operated individually or relied on external systems. Consequently, there was a structural limitation preventing overall agricultural activities from being connected as a single organic industrial ecosystem. As a result, cultivation data, quality information, and traceability data accumulated during the production stage were not sufficiently linked to the processing, distribution, and service stages, leading to a problem where the potential for the industrial utilization of agricultural data was also limited.

[0006] Meanwhile, there is a growing demand to expand agriculture beyond simple food production into the so-called "sixth industry," which combines processing, platform-based distribution, data, content, and experience industries. Consequently, there is an emerging need for farms to function not merely as closed production spaces, but as complex areas integrating tours, experiences, education, tourism, and lifestyle services. This transformation is recognized as a critical task for ensuring the sustainability and competitiveness of agriculture.

[0007] However, in conventional technologies, production facilities, processing facilities, distribution systems, data management systems, and experience services were mostly operated in a separate manner, which limited the integrated management and operation of agricultural production, processing, distribution, data, content, and experiences within a single platform structure. Consequently, the potential for the industrial expansion of agriculture was not fully realized, and there remained room for improvement in terms of farm operational efficiency and value creation.

[0008] Therefore, there is a continuously growing need for a new type of smart farm system that is based on smart farm technology centered on crop cultivation, but organically links various data generated during the production process with processing, distribution, service, content, and experience areas, and can operate them integrally within a single platform structure. Prior art literature

[0009] Published Patent Application No. 10-2022-0072200 (Date of publication: June 2, 2022) The problem to be solved

[0010] Accordingly, the present invention aims to provide a smart farm system in which agricultural production, processing, distribution, data, and experience can be organically managed and operated within a single platform structure, by not limiting the operation of a smart farm centered on paprika cultivation to the automation of production processes and environmental control, but by linking various data generated during the cultivation process with processing, distribution, service, content, and experience areas.

[0011] Furthermore, we aim to provide a smart farm system that enables the efficient management of the entire process from crop cultivation to shipment by integrally controlling greenhouse environment control, watering and nutrient supply, pest control, and harvesting, sorting, and packaging processes centered on a remote management server and a smart farm control unit; improves the uniformity of the crop growth environment by precisely controlling water and nutrient supply conditions for each cultivation zone; and reduces the management burden of farm operations and enhances overall operational efficiency through organic linkage between each facility. means of solving the problem

[0012] A smart farm system according to the present invention for achieving the above purpose is a smart farm system that communicates with a remote management server (10) and a terminal (T) through an external network (N), and comprises: a smart farm control unit (20) that controls the overall operation of the smart farm in conjunction with the remote management server (10); a greenhouse (30) that provides a space for cultivating crops; an environment control system (100) that controls the cultivation environment inside the greenhouse (30) according to the control of the smart farm control unit (20); a water supply and nutrient supply system (200) for supplying water or nutrient solution (L) to the greenhouse (30); a pest control management system (300) for managing pests and diseases occurring in the greenhouse (30); and a harvest, sorting, and packaging system (400) for harvesting, sorting, and packaging crops cultivated in the greenhouse (30).

[0013] At this time, the greenhouse (30) is configured to include a greenhouse frame (31), a raised induction structure (32), and a cultivation bed (33), and the smart farm control unit (20) is characterized by integrally controlling the operation of the environment control system unit (100), the water supply and liquid supply system unit (200), the pest control management system unit (300), and the harvest sorting and packaging system unit (400).

[0014] Additionally, the environment control system (100) includes a temperature sensor (101), a humidity sensor (102), a carbon dioxide sensor (103), and an outside air sensor (104) for detecting the environmental conditions inside and outside the greenhouse (30). The environment control system (100) includes an environment control drive unit (150) that controls the environment of the greenhouse (30) based on environmental information detected from the sensors. The environment control drive unit (150) includes at least one of an air compressor (151), a boiler (152), a shading curtain (153), and a carbon dioxide supply device (154) to control the temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide concentration, and lighting conditions of the greenhouse (30). The water supply and nutrient supply system (200) includes an irrigation control unit (250) for supplying water or nutrient solution. The irrigation control unit (250) is provided with an irrigation line (253) to uniformly supply water or nutrient solution inside the greenhouse.

[0015] Meanwhile, nozzles (2510) are preferably installed at regular intervals in the above-mentioned irrigation line (253), and within the above-mentioned irrigation line (253), a spray pressure forming section (2520) is formed by a member that blocks both ends of the section so that the inside of the above-mentioned irrigation line (253) is filled with water or nutrient solution (L) at a predetermined water pressure for a certain section at each part where the nozzles (2510) are installed, and the member that blocks both ends may be composed of a fixed-position stop block (2531) and a movable-position block (2541).

[0016] Here, an internal supply pipe (2550) is provided that penetrates the center of the stop block (2531) and the movable block (2541), and preferably, in the internal supply pipe (2550), a water or nutrient solution supply hole (2551) is formed in the injection pressure forming section (2520) to discharge water or nutrient solution (L) so as to fill the injection pressure forming section (2520), and all the movable blocks (2541) provided for each injection pressure forming section (2520) and a movable block interlocking shaft (2542) penetrating the movable blocks (2541) together constitute a movable unit (2540), and all the stop blocks (2531) provided for each injection pressure forming section (2520) and a stop block interlocking shaft (2532) penetrating the stop blocks (2531) together constitute a stop unit (2530), and the movable block The interlocking shaft (2542) penetrates all of the above-mentioned stop blocks (2531) and is capable of moving back and forth independently of the stop blocks (2531), and the stop block interlocking shaft (2532) penetrates all of the above-mentioned move blocks (2541), and the move blocks (2541) are capable of moving back and forth independently of the stop block interlocking shaft (2532) according to the back and forth movement of the move block interlocking shaft (2542), and the move block interlocking shaft (2542) and the stop block interlocking shaft (2532) are each eccentric portions from the center of the stop blocks (2531) and move blocks (2541), and penetrate at different positions, and a driving gear (2543) is provided at the end of the move block interlocking shaft (2542), and the move block interlocking shaft that moves the move unit (2540) forward or backward by rotating the driving gear (2543). By providing a driving unit (2560), the moving unit (2540) can move forward or backward by the operation of the interlocking shaft driving unit (2560) so that water or nutrient solution can be sprayed at the same pressure in each spray pressure forming section (2520).

[0017] In particular, the stop block (2531) and the moving block (2541) are preferably provided with an elastic sealing tube (2570), which is a tube-shaped sealing member made of an elastic material that surrounds the stop block (2531) or the moving block (2541). The elastic sealing tube (2570) may have a variable protruding sealing pocket (2571) formed as a protrusion, having an end portion that surrounds and fixes a predetermined position of the stop block interlocking shaft (2532) or the moving block interlocking shaft (2542) or the internal supply pipe (2550) that penetrates the stop block (2531) or the moving block (2541). Effects of the invention

[0018] The smart farm system according to the present invention integrates the greenhouse environment control, water supply and nutrient solution supply, pest control management, and harvesting, sorting, and packaging processes into a single system centered on a remote management server and a smart farm control unit, thereby enabling efficient management of the entire process from crop cultivation to shipment. Furthermore, by precisely controlling the supply conditions of water and nutrient solution for each cultivation zone through the water supply and nutrient solution system and the irrigation control unit, the uniformity of the crop growth environment can be improved. Additionally, by configuring the environment control system, pest control management system, and harvesting, sorting, and packaging system to be organically linked with the smart farm control unit, the management burden resulting from individual operation between facilities can be reduced, and the efficiency of overall farm operation can be improved. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0019] Figure 1a is a conceptual diagram of a convergence 6th industry smart farm system centered on a paprika smart farm, in which production, processing, distribution, data utilization, content, and experience functions are linked into a single platform structure. FIG. 1b is a bird's-eye view of a smart farm system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a smart farm system according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 is an internal perspective view showing the detailed configuration of the irrigation line. Figure 4 is an exploded view of the irrigation line of Figure 3. FIG. 5 is an internal perspective view showing an additional embodiment of FIG. 3. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0020] First, the terms and words used in this specification and claims should not be interpreted as being limited to their ordinary or dictionary meanings, and should be interpreted in a meaning and concept consistent with the technical spirit of the invention, based on the principle that the inventor can appropriately define the concept of the terms to best describe his invention.

[0021] Therefore, the embodiments described in this specification and the configurations illustrated in the drawings are merely one of the most preferred embodiments of the present invention and do not represent all of the technical ideas of the present invention; thus, it should be understood that various equivalents and modifications that can replace them may exist at the time of filing this application.

[0022] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Meanwhile, in the drawings below, the size of specific components may be relatively exaggerated to aid in understanding the invention, and where there is no need to distinguish between multiple identical components, they may be represented as a single representative component.

[0023] Hereinafter, a smart farm system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. However, the following description is intended to illustrate the technical concept of the present invention by way of example, and the scope of the rights of the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0024] First, regarding FIG. 1a, FIG. 1a is a diagram illustrating the overall conceptual structure in which a paprika smart farm system according to the present invention can be implemented. It schematically shows that the smart farm system of the present invention is not limited to simply controlling crop cultivation facilities, but rather allows processing, distribution, data utilization, content provision, and experience functions to be organically linked and operated within a single platform structure centered on the production process.

[0025] That is, as illustrated in FIG. 1a, the smart farm system according to the present invention is configured such that growth information, environmental information, and operational data generated during the cultivation process are managed integrally on a platform with greenhouse-based paprika cultivation as the central axis, and such data can be linked to the management of processing and distribution stages, consumer services, and the provision of education and experience content.

[0026] With such a platform structure, the farm is not limited to a closed production space but can function as a complex industrial space where production, processing, distribution, data, and experience are cyclically connected, and the smart farm system of the present invention can be utilized as a foundational system that technically supports this convergence sixth industrial structure. However, FIG. 1a is merely a conceptual illustration to aid in understanding the present invention, and the specific configuration and operation of the present invention are more clearly defined by the embodiments described later and the attached drawings.

[0027] FIGS. 1a and FIGS. 1b are drawings illustrating the smart farm system of the present invention from different perspectives. FIGS. 1a is a conceptual diagram schematically showing the overall platform structure and industrial application concept aimed at by the present invention, while FIGS. 1b is a bird's-eye view illustrating an embodiment of a specific system configuration in which this concept can be actually implemented. That is, FIGS. 1a is a conceptual diagram intended to explain that the smart farm system of the present invention can operate production, processing, distribution, data utilization, and experience functions in a single platform structure, whereas FIGS. 1b is an embodiment diagram showing the technical configuration and arrangement in which the concept illustrated in FIGS. 1a is substantially implemented. Accordingly, in the following description, each component constituting the smart farm system of the present invention and their operational relationships will be explained in detail with a focus on FIGS. 1b, and FIGS. 1a will be used as a conceptual reference drawing to assist in understanding the technical concept and overall structure of the present invention.

[0028] FIG. 1b is a conceptual diagram schematically illustrating the overall configuration and actual application environment of a smart farm system according to one embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1b, the smart farm system according to the present invention is configured to be managed and controlled remotely through an external network (N), and is characterized by implementing the entire process from crop cultivation, growth management, watering and nutrient supply, pest and disease control, harvesting, and sorting and packaging into a single integrated system.

[0029] Specifically, the external network (N) may include the Internet or a dedicated communication network, through which data communication with the remote management server (10) is established. The remote management server (10) may be implemented on a cloud or web basis and performs the function of collecting, processing, and storing operational information, sensor data, control commands, etc. of the smart farm. By accessing the remote management server (10) through an external terminal (T), the user can monitor the operational status of the smart farm in real time or input necessary control commands.

[0030] The remote management server (10) is connected to the smart farm control unit (20) via communication. The smart farm control unit (20) is an integrated controller installed at the site of the smart farm system and performs the role of controlling each component system according to a control signal received from the remote management server (10), and conversely transmitting sensor information and operation information collected from each component system to the remote management server (10). That is, the smart farm control unit (20) functions as a core control hub connecting the remote management server (10) and the actual cultivation facility.

[0031] Referring to FIGS. 1a to 2, the smart farm control unit (20) is electrically and logically connected to a plurality of system units installed in the greenhouse (30). The greenhouse (30) is a space where crops are actually cultivated and includes a greenhouse frame (31), an elevated guiding structure (32), and a cultivation bed (33). The greenhouse frame (31) forms the basic framework of the greenhouse and serves to protect the crops from the external environment. The elevated guiding structure (32) is a structure designed to efficiently secure a growth space and improve work convenience by guiding and supporting crops to a certain height from the ground, and may include supports and guiding strings. The cultivation bed (33) is an area where crops are planted and can be configured in various ways depending on soil cultivation or hydroponic cultivation methods.

[0032] The smart farm control unit (20) is connected to the environmental control system unit (100), the water supply / liquid supply system unit (200), the pest control management system unit (300), and the harvest sorting packaging system unit (400), respectively, and comprehensively controls the environmental conditions necessary for crop growth inside the greenhouse (30).

[0033] The environmental control system unit (100) is a system for detecting and controlling environmental conditions inside and outside the greenhouse, and includes a temperature sensor (101), a humidity sensor (102), a carbon dioxide sensor (103), and an outside air sensor (104). These sensors detect the temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide concentration inside the greenhouse and external environmental conditions in real time, and the detected information is transmitted to the smart farm control unit (20). The smart farm control unit (20) controls the environmental control drive unit (150) based on the sensor information.

[0034] The environmental control drive unit (150) may include an air compressor (151), a boiler (152), and a shading curtain (153). The air compressor (151) can perform temperature control, humidity control, and pest control operations through fine mist spraying in an air fog manner, and the boiler (152) is activated when the temperature inside the greenhouse is excessively low. The shading curtain (153) relieves crop stress by regulating sunlight entering the greenhouse when solar radiation is excessive.

[0035] The water supply and liquid supply system unit (200) is a system for supplying water and liquid to crops and includes a raw water storage tank (201), a filtration unit (202), a liquid mixing unit (203), and a pump and piping unit (204). The water supply and liquid supply system unit (200) is connected to an irrigation control unit (250) and configured to provide water and liquid suitable for crop cultivation conditions. The irrigation control unit (250) includes a zone valve (251), a flow rate and pressure control unit (252), and an irrigation line (253), and allows for fine control of water and liquid supply conditions for each cultivation zone or cultivation bed (33).

[0036] Meanwhile, the pest control management system (300) is a system for pest management and includes a pest lure trap (301), a capture device (302), and a mobile pest control device (303). Through this, the dependence on chemical pest control can be reduced, and the crop growth environment can be maintained stably.

[0037] Additionally, the harvest sorting and packaging system (400) is a system for efficiently processing harvested crops and includes a harvest product transport unit (401), a sorting work table (402), a packaging line (403), and a shipment loading unit (404). Through this, the sorting, packaging, and shipment processes after harvesting can be performed continuously within a single system.

[0038] Thus, the smart farm system according to the present invention has an integrated structure in which a greenhouse (30) and a plurality of system units are organically linked, centered around a remote management server (10) and a smart farm control unit (20), and is configured to systematically manage the entire process from environmental control, watering and nutrient supply, pest control, harvesting, and post-processing required for crop cultivation.

[0039] Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 2 to 5, the structure and operational relationship of the water supply / liquid supply system unit (200) and the watering control unit (250) of the smart farm system according to the present invention will be explained in more detail.

[0040] FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the functional configuration relationship of a smart farm system according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the water supply / nutrient supply system unit (200) is configured to stably supply water and nutrient solution necessary for crop cultivation under the control of the smart farm control unit (20). At this time, the water supply / nutrient supply system unit (200) is distinguished from conventional simple irrigation facilities in that it is not limited to a simple water supply pipe, but is configured to systematically perform a series of processes ranging from raw water storage to filtration, nutrient solution mixing, pressure transmission, and distribution.

[0041] Specifically, the raw water storage tank (201) serves to store raw water supplied from an external water source, and the stored raw water is supplied to the nutrient solution mixing unit (203) after foreign substances are removed through the filtration unit (202). The nutrient solution mixing unit (203) produces a nutrient solution by mixing fertilizer components at a ratio set according to the crop growth stage, season, cultivated variety, etc. The produced nutrient solution is transferred to the irrigation control unit (250) through the pump and piping unit (204).

[0042] The irrigation control unit (250) is a core control system that distributes water or nutrient solution supplied from the water supply / nutrient supply system unit (200) to actual cultivation zones, and includes zone-specific valves (251), flow rate and pressure control units (252), and irrigation lines (253). The smart farm control unit (20) can control irrigation so that it is selectively irrigated only in the necessary zones by selectively opening and closing the zone-specific valves (251) according to the conditions of each cultivation bed (33) or cultivation zone.

[0043] At this time, the flow rate and pressure control unit (252) corrects flow rate deviations or pressure fluctuations that may occur during irrigation, thereby ensuring that the water or nutrient solution supplied through the irrigation line (253) is maintained under constant conditions. This minimizes growth deviations between crops and prevents growth disorders caused by excessive watering or nutrient supply.

[0044] FIGS. 3 and FIGS. 5 illustrate an embodiment of an irrigation line (253) and its internal configuration. As shown in FIG. 3, the irrigation line (253) is arranged longitudinally along the interior of the greenhouse (30) and may be configured to include a plurality of irrigation sections (2520). Each spray pressure forming section (2520) is arranged to correspond to a cultivation bed (33) or an elevated induction structure (32) so that irrigation is performed according to the position of the crop.

[0045] Referring to FIG. 3, a plurality of water or nutrient solution supply holes (2551) corresponding to the spray pressure forming section (2520) are formed inside the irrigation line (253), along with an internal flow path structure that guides the fluid flow. Each water or nutrient solution supply hole (2551) is configured to spray the water or nutrient solution supplied into the irrigation line (253) to the outside so as to supply it directly to the root zone of the crop. At this time, the spray angle, spray amount, and spray position are formed uniformly along the length direction of the irrigation line (253) to prevent excessive water supply or insufficient water supply in a specific section.

[0046] More specifically, referring to FIG. 3, nozzles (2510) are installed at regular intervals in the irrigation line (253), and within the irrigation line (253), a spray pressure forming section (2520) can be formed by a member that blocks both ends of the section so that the inside of the irrigation line (253) is filled with water or nutrient solution (L) at a predetermined water pressure for a certain section at each part where the nozzles (2510) are installed.

[0047] At this time, the member blocking both ends is composed of a fixed-position stop block (2531) and a movable-position block (2541).

[0048] Here, an internal supply pipe (2550) is provided that penetrates the center of the stop block (2531) and the move block (2541), and a water or nutrient solution supply hole (2551) may be formed in the internal supply pipe (2550) in the injection pressure forming section (2520) to discharge water or nutrient solution (L) so as to fill the injection pressure forming section (2520).

[0049] In this case, all moving blocks (2541) provided for each injection pressure forming section (2520) and a moving block interlocking shaft (2542) penetrating the moving blocks (2541) together constitute a moving unit (2540).

[0050] In addition, all stop blocks (2531) provided in each injection pressure forming section (2520) and a stop block interlocking shaft (2532) penetrating the stop blocks (2531) together constitute a stop unit (2530).

[0051] At this time, the moving block linkage shaft (2542) penetrates all the stop blocks (2531) and can move back and forth independently of the stop blocks (2531), and the stop block linkage shaft (2532) penetrates all the moving blocks (2541), and the moving blocks (2541) can move back and forth independently of the stop block linkage shaft (2532) according to the back and forth movement of the moving block linkage shaft (2542).

[0052] And the moving block linkage shaft (2542) and the stop block linkage shaft (2532) are each eccentric parts from the center of the stop block (2531) and the moving block (2541), and each penetrate at a different location, and a driving gear (2543) is provided at the end of the moving block linkage shaft (2542), and a moving block linkage shaft driving unit (2560) is provided to drive the driving gear (2543) to move the moving unit (2540) forward or backward, so that the moving unit (2540) moves forward or backward by the operation of the linkage shaft driving unit (2560), and water or nutrient solution is sprayed at the same pressure in each spray pressure forming section (2520).

[0053] In particular, referring to FIG. 5, the stop block (2531) and the moving block (2541) are provided with an elastic sealing tube (2570), which is a tube-shaped sealing member made of an elastic material that surrounds the stop block (2531) or the moving block (2541). The elastic sealing tube (2570) has a variable protruding sealing pocket (2571) formed as a protrusion, having an end that surrounds and fixes a predetermined position of the stop block interlocking shaft (2532) or moving block interlocking shaft (2542) or internal supply pipe (2550) that penetrates the stop block (2531) or the moving block (2541), thereby allowing high sealing to be maintained throughout the entire section despite the operation of the moving unit (2540).

[0054] Additionally, since the irrigation line (253) is configured to selectively irrigate according to the control of the irrigation control unit (250), different irrigation conditions can be applied depending on the type or growth stage of the cultivated crop even within the same greenhouse (30). For example, a relatively small amount of irrigation can be applied to crops in the early growth stage, and a larger amount of nutrient solution can be supplied to crops that have progressed in growth.

[0055] As such, the water supply / liquid supply system unit (200) and the irrigation control unit (250) according to the present invention are configured as a precision control system to implement an irrigation environment optimized for crop growth conditions, going beyond the function of simply supplying water. This structure is particularly suitable for large-scale smart farm operation in that it is automated through linkage with the smart farm control unit (20) and allows for remote monitoring and control through the remote management server (10).

[0056] Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 2 and FIGS. 4, the configuration and operation of the pest control management system unit (300) and the harvest sorting and packaging system unit (400) of the smart farm system according to the present invention are explained, and furthermore, the effects of the operation of the entire system of the present invention are comprehensively summarized.

[0057] As illustrated in FIG. 2, the pest control management system (300) is a system for effectively managing pests and diseases that may occur inside the greenhouse (30), and includes a pest lure trap (301), a capture device (302), and a mobile pest control device (303). The pest control management system (300) operates under the control of the smart farm control unit (20) and is functionally separated from and configured independently of the environment control system (100) and the water / liquid supply system (200).

[0058] Specifically, the pest lure trap (301) serves to lure pests to a specific location using a light source, color, or lure means set according to the type of pest. The lured pests are captured by a capture device (302), thereby allowing the number of pests inside the greenhouse (30) to be continuously reduced. Unlike conventional pest control methods that rely on pesticide spraying, this method has the advantage of enabling stable pest control while minimizing the impact on crops and workers.

[0059] The mobile pest control device (303) is configured to move within the greenhouse (30) and respond to areas requiring local pest control. For example, if a high frequency of pest occurrence is detected in a specific cultivation area, the smart farm control unit (20) can control the mobile pest control device (303) to move to that area to selectively perform pest control operations. This reduces unnecessary pest control operations and enables the efficient use of energy and resources.

[0060] Next, the harvest sorting and packaging system unit (400) is a system for automating the process after harvesting crops that have been cultivated, and includes a harvest product transfer unit (401), a sorting work table (402), a packaging line (403), and a shipment loading unit (404). The harvest sorting and packaging system unit (400) is distinguished from conventional technology in that it is not a simple logistics facility, but rather operates in conjunction with the smart farm control unit (20) as part of the smart farm system.

[0061] The harvest transport unit (401) performs the function of transporting crops harvested inside the cultivation bed (33) or greenhouse (30) to the sorting work table (402). At the sorting work table (402), crops can be classified according to size, appearance, or quality standards, and the classified crops are automatically packaged through the packaging line (403). Afterward, the packaged crops are arranged in a loading state for external shipment through the shipment loading unit (404).

[0062] The configuration of the harvest, sorting, and packaging system (400) clearly demonstrates that the smart farm system is not limited to the stage of simply cultivating crops, but is an integrated production system that includes sorting and shipping processes after harvesting. In particular, since the production volume, harvest time, and shipping status can be managed in real time through the remote management server (10), the efficiency of farm operations can be greatly improved.

[0063] Referring again to FIG. 1, the smart farm system according to the present invention forms an integrated system in which an external network (N), a remote management server (10), a smart farm control unit (20), a greenhouse (30), and each system unit (100, 200, 300, 400) are organically linked. With this configuration, the entire process from environmental control, watering and liquid supply, pest control, harvesting, and packaging can be automated and integratedly managed.

[0064] Consequently, the smart farm system according to the present invention

[0065] ① Precise control of the cultivation environment,

[0066] ② Supply of water and nutrient solution optimized for crop growth,

[0067] ③ Eco-friendly and selective pest control,

[0068] ④ Automated production management, including post-harvest processes, can be achieved simultaneously.

[0069] Accordingly, the present invention provides an advanced smart farm system that encompasses the entire process from cultivation to shipment, rather than a simple greenhouse facility or a collection of individual automation devices, and has particularly useful effects for large-scale agricultural production environments and high-quality crop production.

[0070] The present invention described above is not limited by the aforementioned embodiments and attached drawings, and it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that various substitutions, modifications, and changes are possible within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention. Explanation of the symbols

[0071] L: Water or nutrient solution N: External network T: Terminal 10: Remote management server 20: Smart farm control unit 30: Greenhouse 31: Greenhouse frame 32: Elevated induction structure 33: Cultivation bed 100: Environmental control system 101: Temperature sensor 102: Humidity sensor 103: Carbon dioxide sensor 104: Outdoor air sensor 150: Environmental control drive unit 151: Air compressor 152: Boiler 153: Shading curtain 154: Carbon dioxide supply device 200: Water and liquid supply system 201: Raw water storage tank 202: Filtration unit 203: Nutrient solution mixing unit 204: Pump and piping unit 250: Irrigation control unit 251: Zone valve 252: Flow rate and pressure control unit 253: Irrigation line 300: Pest control management system 301: Pest lure trap 302: Capture device 303: Mobile pest control device 400: Harvest sorting Packaging System Section 401: Harvested Product Transfer Unit 402: Sorting Workbench 403: Packaging Line 404: Shipment Loading Unit 2510: Nozzle 2520: Spray Pressure Forming Section 2530: Stop Unit 2531: Stop Block 2532: Stop Block Interlocking Shaft 2540: Moving Unit 2541: Moving Block 2542: Moving Block Interlocking Shaft 2543: Drive Gear 2550: Internal Supply Pipe 2551: Water or Nutrient Solution Supply Hole 2560: Moving Block Interlocking Shaft Drive Unit 2570: Elastic Sealing Tube 2571: Variable Protruding Sealing Pouch

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Claim 1 A remote management server (10) that communicates with a terminal (T) via an external network (N); a smart farm control unit (20) that is linked with the remote management server (10) and controls the overall operation of the smart farm; a greenhouse (30) that provides a space for cultivating crops, including a greenhouse frame (31), an elevated induction structure (32), and a cultivation bed (33); an environmental control system (100) that includes a temperature sensor (101), a humidity sensor (102), a carbon dioxide sensor (103), and an outside air sensor (104) for detecting the environmental conditions inside and outside the greenhouse (30); an environmental control drive unit (150) that controls the cultivation environment inside the greenhouse (30), including an air compressor (151) that performs temperature control, humidity control, and pest control operations through fine mist spraying of an air fog method; a water supply and nutrient supply system (200) for supplying water or nutrient solution (L) to the greenhouse (30); and a pest control management system for managing diseases and pests occurring in the greenhouse (30). System section (300); and, a harvest, sorting, and packaging system unit (400) for harvesting, sorting, and packaging crops grown in the greenhouse (30); wherein the smart farm control unit (20) controls the operation of the environment control system unit (100), the water supply and liquid supply system unit (200), the pest control management system unit (300), and the harvest, sorting, and packaging system unit (400); wherein the environment control drive unit (150) controls the temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide concentration, and light conditions of the greenhouse (30) by including at least one of an air compressor (151), a boiler (152), a shading curtain (153), and a carbon dioxide supply device (154); wherein the water supply and liquid supply system unit (200) includes an irrigation control unit (250) for supplying water or nutrient solution, wherein an irrigation line (253) is provided in the irrigation control unit (250) so that water or nutrient solution is uniformly supplied inside the greenhouse, and wherein at regular intervals in the irrigation line (253) A nozzle (2510) is installed,Inside the above-mentioned irrigation line (253), a spray pressure forming section (2520) is formed by a member that blocks both ends of the section so that the inside of the irrigation line (253) is filled with water or nutrient solution (L) at a predetermined water pressure for a certain portion at each part where the nozzle (2510) is installed. The member that blocks both ends is composed of a fixed-position stop block (2531) and a movable-position block (2541). An internal supply pipe (2550) is provided that penetrates the center of the stop block (2531) and the movable block (2541). In the internal supply pipe (2550), a water or nutrient solution supply hole (2551) is formed in the spray pressure forming section (2520) through which water or nutrient solution (L) is discharged to fill the spray pressure forming section (2520). All of the above-mentioned Moving blocks (2541) and a moving block interlocking shaft (2542) penetrating the moving blocks (2541) together constitute a moving unit (2540), and all stopping blocks (2531) provided in each injection pressure forming section (2520) and a stopping block interlocking shaft (2532) penetrating the stopping blocks (2531) together constitute a stopping unit (2530), the moving block interlocking shaft (2542) penetrating all stopping blocks (2531) but capable of moving back and forth independently of the stopping blocks (2531), and the stopping block interlocking shaft (2532) penetrating all moving blocks (2541), and the moving blocks (2541) can move back and forth independently of the stopping block interlocking shaft (2532) according to the back and forth movement of the moving block interlocking shaft (2542), and the moving block interlocking shaft (2542) and the stopping block The interlocking shaft (2532) is a portion that is eccentric from the center of the stop block (2531) and the moving block (2541) and penetrates at different positions, and a driving gear (2543) is provided at the end of the moving block interlocking shaft (2542).A moving block interlocking shaft driving unit (2560) is provided to rotate and drive the driving gear (2543) to move the moving unit (2540) forward or backward, so that through the operation of the interlocking shaft driving unit (2560), the moving unit (2540) moves forward or backward, and water or nutrient solution is sprayed at the same pressure in each spray pressure forming section (2520), and an elastic sealing tube (2570), which is a tube-shaped sealing member made of an elastic material that surrounds the stopping block (2531) or the moving block (2541), is provided in the stopping block (2531) or the moving block (2541), and as a protrusion in the elastic sealing tube (2570), the stopping block interlocking shaft (2532) or the moving block interlocking shaft (2542) or the internal supply pipe (2550) that penetrates the stopping block (2531) or the moving block (2541) A smart farm system characterized by having a variable protruding airtight pocket (2571) formed having an end portion that wraps around and is fixed at a predetermined position. 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