Horizontally movable smart farm crop cultivation and transfer device

Abstract

A crop cultivation and transfer device according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a fixed frame on which gutters in which a plurality of crops are planted are seated in the lengthwise direction; transfer stands that are positioned in inner spaces of the fixed frame and transfer the gutters in the widthwise direction; and drive means that transmit driving power to the transfer stands, wherein the transfer stands separate adjacent gutters by a preset distance when the gutters become closer to discharge outlets.

Description

Horizontally mobile smart farm crop cultivation transport device

[0001] The present invention relates to a smart farm crop cultivation transport device, and more specifically, to a smart farm crop cultivation transport device capable of controlling transport so that the gap between crops increases according to the growth of the crops.

[0002]

[0003] Smart farm refers to an intelligent agricultural system that incorporates ICT (Information and Communication Technology) in the production, processing, and distribution stages of agricultural products. The smart farm industry, which uses ICT to increase crop productivity, is growing rapidly every year in line with global climate change.

[0004]

[0005] According to a global market research firm, the global smart farm market, which is expected to reach $20.6 billion in 2023, is expected to grow to $34.1 billion in 2026. It was at $12.4 billion in 2020, but has shown double-digit growth every year since then, recording $14.6 billion in 2021 and $17.4 billion in 2022. In addition, according to the 'SME Strategic Technology Roadmap' of the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, the domestic smart farm market is also estimated to have grown from KRW 4.7474 trillion in 2018 to KRW 5.9588 trillion last year, and in particular, indoor farms, a key sector within the smart farm industry, are showing the steepest growth among the domestic smart farm industry.

[0006]

[0007] Indoor farms are an agricultural method that uses light-emitting diode (LED) semiconductors to induce plant photosynthesis after building indoor facilities, and utilizes convergent technologies and facilities such as temperature and humidity control facilities, ICT, and water treatment facilities to promote plant growth. They have the advantage of being able to produce crops continuously 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, as long as conditions are maintained uniformly.

[0008]

[0009] Korean Patent No. 10-2177479 (November 5, 2020) “Automatic Plant Cultivation Spacing Adjustment Device” is a prior art invention related to indoor farms, which is a device that automatically adjusts the spacing of plant cultivation pots according to the user’s control.

[0010] However, although the above conventional technology has a structure in which the port spacing is automatically adjusted, there was a problem in that the structure of the transport section for transport was too complex, making maintenance / repair difficult, and due to the structural characteristics of the spacing adjustment section, there was a problem in that the distance between ports could not but be limited.

[0011]

[0012] The problem to be solved by the present invention is to propose a crop cultivation transport device that can space adjacent gutters apart from each other by a predetermined distance according to the growth of crops even with a simple structure, thereby preventing interference between growing crops with minimal space utilization, thereby maximizing high-quality crop productivity.

[0013] The problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to the problems mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention belongs from the description below.

[0014]

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above technical task, a crop cultivation transport device includes a fixed frame on which a plurality of gutters in which crops are planted are installed in a longitudinal direction, a transporting member positioned in an internal space of the fixed frame to transport the gutters in a transverse direction, and a driving means for transmitting a drive to the transporting member, wherein the transporting member is characterized in that the neighboring gutters are spaced apart by a preset interval as the gutters are directed toward an outlet.

[0016] In addition, the fixed frame is characterized in that it has a horizontal support part and a vertical support part that vertically supports the horizontal support part, and the horizontal support part has a first horizontal support part that is connected to the vertical support part and installed in the longitudinal direction, and a second horizontal support part that is connected to the first horizontal support part and installed in the transverse direction.

[0017] In addition, the second horizontal support part is characterized in that the longitudinal cross-section has a 'ㄷ' shape, an opening is formed on the upper surface to form an internal space, and the transfer plate is installed in the internal space of the second horizontal support part and performs a reciprocating movement in the horizontal direction within the second horizontal support part.

[0018] In addition, it is characterized by further including a slip means installed on both ends of the 'ㄷ' shape of the second horizontal support member to reduce the frictional force of the gutter.

[0019] In addition, the transport unit is characterized by having a transport frame that receives driving from the driving means, claws that are alternately installed on both sides of the transport frame at a preset interval, and transport wheels that perform a rolling motion of the transport frame, and the preset interval is a distance at which the adjacent gutters are arranged to reflect the growth size of the crop.

[0020] In addition, the claw is rotatable based on the claw axis, and is characterized in that the center of gravity is positioned at the bottom, and before an external force is applied in the discharge direction, the claw is changed from a first shape in which the upper part of the claw protrudes from the upper surface of the transfer frame and stands up, to a second shape in which the claw is recessed from the upper surface of the transfer frame and lies down when an external force is applied in the discharge direction.

[0021] In addition, the above-described conveyors are arranged in a plurality of horizontal directions within the second horizontal support member, and the preset intervals are set differently for each of the adjacent conveyors, and the intervals are set wider as the conveyors are closer to the direction in which the gutter is discharged.

[0022] In addition, the transfer wheel is characterized by having a first transfer wheel that is in vertical contact with the bottom surface of the internal space of the second horizontal support unit and a second transfer wheel that is in vertical contact with both sides of the internal space of the second horizontal support unit.

[0023] In addition, the second horizontal support member is characterized in that it is arranged in at least two rows.

[0024] In addition, it is characterized in that it further includes a gutter insertion means for inserting the gutter, positioned between the adjacent second horizontal support members.

[0025]

[0026] The crop cultivation transport device according to the present invention has a simple structure and can be easily manufactured, installed, and maintained / repaired.

[0027] Additionally, as the growth is completed and the gutters are discharged, it can be easy to transport the gutters that are put in to grow new crops.

[0028] Additionally, because they are spaced appropriately at a set interval according to crop growth, crops can be grown effectively even in narrow cultivation areas.

[0029] However, the effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects described above, and effects not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains from this specification and the attached drawings.

[0030]

[0031] FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a crop cultivation transport device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of a gutter transported by a crop cultivation transport device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figures 3 and 4 are drawings for explaining a conveyor belt of a crop cultivation conveyor device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 5 is a perspective view of a claw according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] FIG. 6 is a drawing for explaining a driving means of a crop cultivation transport device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] FIG. 7 is a schematic perspective view of a crop cultivation transport device including a gutter injection means according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0037]

[0038] Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the spirit of the present invention is not limited to the presented embodiments, and those skilled in the art who understand the spirit of the present invention will be able to easily propose other backward inventions or other embodiments included within the scope of the spirit of the present invention by adding, changing, or deleting other components within the scope of the same spirit, but this will also be considered to be included within the scope of the spirit of the present invention. In addition, components having the same function within the scope of the same spirit shown in the drawings of each embodiment are described using the same reference numerals.

[0039]

[0040] In addition, words such as discharge direction (discharge direction), transport direction, etc. mentioned in the present invention refer to the direction from left to right (W10) based on Fig. 1, and words such as reverse transport direction refer to the direction from right to left (W20) based on Fig. 1. In addition, the (gutter) inlet mentioned in the present invention refers to the left side (W20), and the (gutter) outlet refers to the right side (W10). In addition, the horizontal direction mentioned in the present invention refers to the axes of W10 and W20 of Fig. 1, the longitudinal direction refers to the axes of W30 and W40 of Fig. 1, and the vertical direction and the up-down direction refer to the axes of W50 and W60 of Fig. 1.

[0041]

[0042] Hereinafter, the crop cultivation transport device of the present invention will be described.

[0043]

[0044] FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a crop cultivation transport device according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of a gutter transported by a crop cultivation transport device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0045]

[0046] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the crop cultivation transport device includes a fixed frame (100) on which a plurality of crop-planted gutters (G100) are mounted in a longitudinal direction, a transporting member (200) positioned in an internal space (S100) of the fixed frame (100) to transport the gutters (G100) in a transverse direction, and a driving means (300) for transmitting driving to the transporting member (200), and the transporting member (200) can separate the adjacent gutters (G100) by a preset distance (D100) as the gutters (G100) move toward the discharge port.

[0047]

[0048] The above fixed frame (100) may be provided with a horizontal support member (110) and a vertical support member (120) that vertically supports the horizontal support member (110).

[0049]

[0050] The above horizontal support member (110) may include a first horizontal support member (111) that is installed longitudinally and connected to the vertical support member (120) and a second horizontal support member (112) that is installed transversely and connected to the first horizontal support member (111).

[0051]

[0052] Specifically, the first horizontal support member (111) may be a 'C'-shaped steel made of galvanized metal, and the long side of the 'C'-shaped steel is connected to the vertical support member (120), and the short side of the 'C'-shaped steel is connected to the second horizontal support member (112) to support the second horizontal support member (112). At this time, the number of the first horizontal support members (111) in one stage of the crop cultivation transport device may be 4 to 5, and the interval between adjacent first horizontal support members (111) may be 1000 mm to 2500 mm. This may be a number and interval that can minimize installation costs while considering the structural stability of the fixed frame (100). However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the number, shape, arrangement, material, and specifications of the first horizontal support members (111) may be variously modified at a level obvious to those skilled in the art.

[0053]

[0054] In addition, the second horizontal support member (112) may be a 'ㄷ' shaped steel made of galvanized metal, and may be arranged so that the opening of the 'ㄷ' shaped steel faces the upper surface, and may be seated on and connected to the first horizontal support member (111). At this time, the second horizontal support members (112) may be arranged in at least two rows, for example, four, and the interval between adjacent first horizontal support members (111) may be 2000 mm to 2500 mm. This is a number and interval that can minimize installation costs while considering the structural stability of the fixed frame (100), and may be a number and interval that reflect the longitudinal length of the gutter (G100) to be seated on the second horizontal support member (112). However, without limitation thereto, the number, shape, arrangement, material and specifications of the second horizontal support member (112) can be varied in various ways at a level obvious to a person skilled in the art.

[0055]

[0056] The vertical support member (120) may be a 'C'-shaped steel made of galvanized metal, and the long side of the 'C'-shaped steel may be connected to the long side of the first horizontal support member (111), and the upper part of the vertical support member (120) may support the lower surface of the second horizontal support member (112). At this time, the number of the vertical support members (120) may be installed at each intersection of the first horizontal support member (111) and the second horizontal support member (112), thereby withstanding the load of the horizontal support member (110) and the load of the gutter (G100) mounted on the horizontal support member (110). However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the number, shape, arrangement, material, and specifications of the second horizontal support members (112) may be variously modified at a level obvious to a person skilled in the art.

[0057]

[0058] Additionally, the vertical support member (120) may be height-adjustable.

[0059] For example, the vertical support member (120) can be combined with a height adjustment plate (P100) having a hole punched in the lower portion, a first nut (N110) is attached to the upper surface of the height adjustment plate (P100), and a bolt (B110) is combined with the first nut (N110) through the hole, so that the height of the vertical support member (120) can be adjusted as the bolt (B110) moves up and down along the screw thread of the first nut (N110). At this time, the head of the bolt (B110) is connected to a cone-shaped support (B120), thereby improving the support stability of the vertical support member (120). In addition, a second nut (N120) is additionally fastened between the head of the bolt (B110) and the lower surface of the height adjustment plate (P100). After the height adjustment is complete, the second nut (N120) is fastened to the lower surface of the height adjustment plate (P100), thereby fixing the height of the vertical support member (120). Accordingly, in order to provide a longitudinal gradient of the gutter (G100), instead of setting the length of the 'C'-shaped steel of the vertical support member (120) differently, the height adjustment plate (P100) is coupled to the vertical support member (120) of the same length, thereby enabling easy height adjustment even with a simple structure. However, without being limited thereto, the height adjustment mechanism of the vertical support member (120) can be modified in various ways at a level obvious to a person skilled in the art.

[0060]

[0061] In addition, the fixed frame (100) may be installed in a manner in which the first horizontal support member (111) and the vertical support member (120) are first connected, and then the lower surface of the second horizontal support member (112) is secured and connected to the short side of the horizontal support member (110) and the upper side of the vertical support member (120). At this time, the connection between the first horizontal support member (111) and the vertical support member (120) may be achieved by inserting a first connecting plate between the long side of the first horizontal support member (111) and the long side of the vertical support member (120) and connecting through bolting, and then, second connecting plates may be placed against both sides of the second horizontal support member (112) and both short sides of the vertical support member (120) and connected through bolting. Here, the shape of the first connecting plate may be a hexagonal shape in which the short and long sides are parallel to each other, and the sides that touch the long sides are each vertical, and the shape of the second connecting plate may be a rectangular shape with a chamfer so as not to interfere with the first horizontal support member (111) in the shape of the first connecting plate. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and various modifications may be made at a level obvious to a person skilled in the art.

[0062]

[0063] That is, the fixed frame (100) used in the crop cultivation transport device of the present invention can be designed with a simple structure rather than being installed through difficult work such as welding to connect each member, and can also be installed through bolting, thereby maximizing constructability.

[0064]

[0065] FIGS. 3 and 4 are drawings for explaining a conveyor belt of a crop cultivation conveying device according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a claw according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0066]

[0067] Referring to FIGS. 3 to 5, the transporter (200) is positioned in the internal space (S100) of the fixed frame (100) and can transport the gutter (G100) in a horizontal direction, and the transporter (200) can space the adjacent gutters (G100) apart by a preset interval (D100) as the gutters (G100) move toward the discharge port.

[0068]

[0069] Specifically, the above-mentioned transport member (200) is installed in the internal space (S100) of the second horizontal support member (112) and can perform a reciprocating movement in the transverse direction within the second horizontal support member (112).

[0070] For example, the transfer unit (200) may be provided with a transfer frame (210) that receives driving from the driving means (300), claws (220) that are alternately installed at a predetermined interval (D100) on both sides of the transfer frame (210), and a transfer wheel (230) that performs a rolling motion of the transfer frame (210). In this case, the predetermined interval (D100) may be a distance at which the adjacent gutters (G100) are arranged, reflecting the growth size of the crop.

[0071]

[0072] The above-mentioned transfer frame (210) is connected to the driving means (300) and can perform a reciprocating movement in the transverse direction by receiving driving from the driving means (300).

[0073] For example, the above-mentioned transfer frame (210) may have a rectangular shape that is formed long in the horizontal direction, and the material of the above-mentioned transfer frame (210) may be a galvanized metal material, but is not limited thereto.

[0074] In addition, the transport frame (210) may be formed with a first hole (H110) for installing the claw (220) and a second hole (H120) in which a nut (N200) for limiting the rotation radius of the claw (220) is installed. In addition, the first hole (H110) and the second hole (H120) may be formed in multiple numbers horizontally by being arranged vertically with each other. At this time, the number of the first holes (H110) and the second holes (H120) may be formed to be greater than the number of the claws (220). This is to variously adjust the spacing between adjacent claws (220) when installing the claws (220) in the transport frame (210), and thus, the crop cultivation transport device of the present invention can easily change the spacing setting of adjacent claws (220) according to the gutter (G100) type, crop type, and crop growth rate.

[0075]

[0076] The above claw (220) is connected to the transfer frame (210) and can perform a reciprocating movement in the horizontal direction according to the movement of the transfer frame (210). The claw (220) has a hole (H200) formed in the center and can be installed by the first hole (H110) of the transfer frame (210) and the claw shaft (C100). At this time, the claw (220) can be rotated based on the claw shaft (C100).

[0077] For example, the claw shaft (C100) may be simply configured with a bolt and nut that secures the claw (220) so that it does not come off from the transport frame (210), rather than having a separate configuration for providing tension or elasticity to the claw (220). This makes maintenance of the claw (220) easy.

[0078] In addition, the claw (220) can be changed from a first shape in which the center of gravity is located at the bottom and the upper end of the claw (220) protrudes from the upper surface of the transfer frame (210) before an external force is applied in the discharge direction, to a second shape in which the claw (220) is laid down and recessed from the upper surface of the transfer frame (210) when an external force is applied in the discharge direction.

[0079] For example, the upper part of the claw (220) may be formed of a plate-shaped plastic material, which may be to make the weight lighter than that of a metal claw, thereby facilitating rotation of the claw (220) about the claw axis (C100). At this time, the lower part of the claw (220) may be formed thicker than the upper part of the claw (220), so that the claw (220) can be restored to the first shape by itself by gravity when not affected by a separate external force.

[0080] In addition, based on the first shape, the claw (220) is formed with a vertical surface (M100) that is perpendicular to the upper surface of the transport frame (210) when viewed from the opposite direction of transport, and when the vertical surface (M100) comes into contact with the lower portion of the gutter (G100), it can perform a function of pushing the gutter (G100) in the transport direction, and when the inclined surface (M200) is formed so as to form a predetermined angle with the upper surface of the transport frame (210) when viewed from the transport direction, and when the inclined surface (M200) comes into contact with the lower portion of the gutter (G100), the claw (220) can be changed to the second shape. At this time, the claw (220) may have a step (M300) formed between the upper and lower portions, and when the claw (220) is rotated by receiving an external force in the opposite direction of movement, the step (M300) may come into contact with the nut (N200) installed in the second hole (H120) and be caught, thereby limiting the rotation radius of the claw (220), and thereby, the claw (220) may easily push the gutter (G100) in the movement direction.

[0081] In addition, the claws (220) may be installed alternately on both sides of the transfer frame (210), which may be to balance the left and right sides of the transfer frame (210) to primarily prevent the transfer frame (210) from being twisted or lifted to one side, thereby allowing smooth reciprocating motion.

[0082]

[0083] The above-mentioned transfer wheel (230) is connected to the transfer frame (210) and can perform a rolling motion of the transfer frame (210), and may include a first transfer wheel (231) that is in vertical contact with the bottom surface of the internal space of the second horizontal support member (112) and a second transfer wheel (232) that is in vertical contact with both sides of the internal space of the second horizontal support member (112).

[0084] For example, the second transfer wheel (232) can assist in the clouding by the first transfer wheel (231) and, at the same time, can secondarily prevent the transfer frame (210) from being twisted or lifted to one side, thereby allowing it to perform a smooth reciprocating motion.

[0085] In addition, the transfer wheels (230) may be multiple and may be bolted to the transfer frame (210). At this time, the number of transfer wheels (230) and the spacing between adjacent transfer wheels (230) may be formed along a line that allows smooth movement of the transfer frame (210).

[0086]

[0087] In addition, the crop cultivation transport device of the present invention may further include a slip means (400) installed at both ends of the 'ㄷ' shape of the second horizontal support member (112) to reduce the frictional force of the gutter (G100).

[0088] When the gutter (G100) is transported on the second horizontal support member (112) without the slip means (400), the transport of the gutter (G100) is hindered by the frictional force formed in the opposite direction of transport, causing the gutter (G100) to stop or overturn. To solve this problem, the present invention can reduce the frictional force of the gutter (G100) by installing the slip means (400) on the tips on both sides of the 'ㄷ' shape of the second horizontal support member (112) that contacts the gutter (G100).

[0089] For example, referring to FIG. 3, the slip means (400) may be installed in multiple pieces at the tips on both sides of the 'ㄷ' shape of the second horizontal support member (112), and the material of the slip means (400) may be a plastic material with a smooth surface.

[0090] In addition, the slip means (400) is formed in a 'ㄷ' shape and can be fitted and connected to both ends of the horizontal support member (110), and can be directly connected in addition to the fitted connection to improve the fixing force.

[0091] In addition, when the slip means (400) are fitted together, the joints of the slip means (400) that are horizontally adjacent to each other may be staggered so as not to face each other, and this means that when the gutter is transported, even if the joint portion of the first slip means (410) and the gutter are caught and the first slip means (410) is lifted or additional frictional force is generated in the gutter (G100), since the second slip means (420) is not a joint portion, it may conflict with problems (for example, frictional force, etc.) that occur in the first slip means (410).

[0092] However, without limitation thereto, the slip means (400) can be modified in various ways at a level obvious to a person skilled in the art.

[0093]

[0094] In addition, the above-described transfer plates (200) can be arranged in a plurality of horizontal directions within the second horizontal support member (112), and the preset interval (D100) can be set differently for each of the adjacent transfer plates (200), and the interval can be set wider as the transfer plates are closer to the direction in which the gutter (G100) is discharged.

[0095]

[0096] Referring to FIG. 4, the above-described transport platforms (200) may be arranged in multiple numbers in the horizontal direction, and a connecting means (240) for connecting adjacent transport platforms (200) may be further provided.

[0097] For example, the connecting means (240) may have a slot hole (H300) formed in the transverse direction, and by means of the slot hole (H300), the adjacent conveying members (200) may be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance (D130) or may be attached to each other.

[0098] At this time, the predetermined interval (D130) may be the difference between the first preset interval (D110) which is the interval between the claws of the conveyor (210-a) located on the inlet side and the second preset interval (D120) which is the interval between the claws of the conveyor (210-b) located on the outlet side, and the conveyor (200) may synchronize the gutter (G100) from the first preset interval (D110) to the second preset interval (D120) through the connecting means (240). As a result, the crop cultivation conveyor may space the adjacent gutters (G100) apart by the preset interval (D100) as the gutters (G100) move toward the outlet.

[0099]

[0100] FIG. 6 is a drawing for explaining a driving means of a crop cultivation transport device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0101]

[0102] Referring to FIG. 6, the driving means (300) may be composed of a hydraulic pump (not shown), a hydraulic cylinder (310), a crank (320), and a connecting rod (330). The hydraulic pump (not shown) transmits hydraulic pressure to the hydraulic cylinder (310), and the crank (320) converts the linear motion of the hydraulic cylinder (310) into a rotary motion, thereby transmitting the rotary motion through the crank shaft (C200). At the same time, the connecting rod (330) converts the rotary motion of the crank (320) back into a linear motion, thereby transmitting a reciprocating linear motion to the transfer plate (200) connected to the connecting rod (330).

[0103] At this time, the portion where the hydraulic cylinder (310) and the crank (320) are connected, and the portion where the crank (320) and the connecting rod (330) are connected may be rotatable, and in particular, the crank (320) may be formed such that the portion where the piston rod (311) of the hydraulic cylinder (310) is connected protrudes. As a result, the crank (320) can minimize vibration generated in the process of converting linear motion by the hydraulic cylinder (310) into rotary motion and then converting rotary motion into linear motion again.

[0104] In addition, the hydraulic cylinder (310) may be installed on each side of the discharge port side of the second horizontal support member (112), and the remaining upper second horizontal support member (112) may be configured only with the crank (320) and the connecting rod (330) without the hydraulic cylinder (310), and the crank (320) may be connected by a crank shaft (C200).

[0105] At this time, the hydraulic pump (not shown) of the driving means (300) is configured as one and is equipped with a distributor that equally distributes hydraulic pressure, so that the same hydraulic pressure can be transmitted to the hydraulic cylinders (310) on both sides.

[0106] This is because, if only one of the driving means (300) is installed, the driving force transmitted to the conveyor (200) may be minimal, and conversely, if multiple driving means (300) are installed in addition to both sides of the discharge port of the second horizontal support member (112), it is not economical, and rather, the driving force may not be synchronized, which may cause problems such as the crank shaft being twisted or the hydraulic cylinder being broken. Therefore, the design may be considered to be economical, easily synchronized, and provide an appropriate driving force.

[0107] However, it is not limited to this and can be modified in various ways at a level that is obvious to a person skilled in the art.

[0108]

[0109] FIG. 7 is a schematic perspective view of a crop cultivation transport device including a gutter injection means according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0110]

[0111] Referring to FIG. 7, a crop cultivation transport device according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include a gutter input means (500) for inputting the gutter (G100) positioned between the adjacent second horizontal support members (112).

[0112]

[0113] As in the crop cultivation transport device illustrated in Fig. 1, if a separate gutter input means (500) is not included, since the gutters (G100) that have completed growth must be discharged one by one and new gutters (G100) must be input one by one, manpower must be input on both the input side and the output side.

[0114] Alternatively, multiple gutters (G100) that have completed growth can be discharged in succession first, and then new gutters (G100) can be inserted in the same number as the discharged gutters (G100). At this time, multiple claws without gutters are formed on the inlet side in the same number as the discharged gutters (G100), and in order to insert new gutters (G100), they must be transported one by one and placed in the claws without gutters.

[0115] Accordingly, in the present invention, the gutter injection means (500) is configured separately, thereby improving work efficiency when inserting the gutter.

[0116]

[0117] The above gutter feeding means (500) has the same configuration and operating mechanism as the crop cultivation transport device described above, and in order to explain the above gutter feeding means (500), the crop cultivation transport device illustrated in FIG. 1 is defined as the main transport means, and below, any content overlapping with the above-described content will be omitted, and the features of the above gutter feeding means (500) will be briefly described.

[0118]

[0119] The gutter feeding means (500) may be positioned between the second horizontal support parts (112-a) of the main transport means, and the second horizontal support part (112-b) of the gutter feeding means (500) may be formed shorter than the second horizontal support part (112) of the main transport means. This is a length that takes into account the number of gutters discharged continuously, and the length of the second horizontal support part (112) of the gutter feeding means (500) may be determined according to the number of gutters discharged continuously, and accordingly, the length of the transport platform (200) of the gutter feeding means (500) may also be applied.

[0120] In addition, the driving means (300-b) of the gutter feeding means (500) and the driving means (300-a) of the main transport means may be installed separately, and the claw arrangement of the gutter feeding means (500) and the claw arrangement of the adjacent main transport means may be the same. This may be to maintain compatibility with the claw of the main transport means when the gutter feeding means (500) is driven to feed the gutter (G100) while the main transport means is stopped.

[0121]

[0122] Hereinafter, a gutter transport mechanism of a crop cultivation transport device according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0123]

[0124] First, a gutter (G100) having multiple crops arranged longitudinally is installed on a fixed frame (100) on the inlet side. Next, only the driving means (300) of the main transport means is operated to transport the inserted gutter (G100). At this time, by the driving means (300), the transporting member (200) performs a reciprocating movement in the transverse direction, and when the transporting member (200) moves in the transporting direction, the claw (220) pushes and transports the gutter (G100) in the transporting direction in the first shape, and when the transporting member (200) moves again in the opposite transporting direction, the claw (220) changes into the second shape by the lower end of the gutter (G100), and when it leaves the lower end of the gutter (G100), it changes back into the first shape, and when the transporting member (200) moves again in the transporting direction, the claw (220) repeats the operation of pushing and transporting the gutter (G100) in the transporting direction in the first shape, so that the gutter (G100) can gradually move toward the discharge port.

[0125] In addition, in order to space the adjacent gutters (G100) apart from each other by a preset interval as the gutter (G100) moves toward the discharge port, the interval of the claw (220) may be set for each of the adjacent transfer frames (210), and the adjacent transfer frames (210) may be connected by a connecting means (240) by the difference in the preset interval.

[0126] Specifically, when the transfer plate (200) moves in the opposite direction of the transfer, the adjacent transfer frames (210) are adjacent without a gap between them, and the gap between the transfer frame claws on the inlet side and the transfer frame claws on the outlet side can become the same as the gap between the transfer frame claws on the inlet side. When the transfer plate (200) moves in the transfer direction, the gap between the adjacent transfer frames (210) widens again, and the gap between the transfer frame claws on the inlet side and the transfer frame claws on the outlet side can become the same as the gap between the transfer frame claws on the outlet side. In this way, by synchronizing the change in the gap between the claws between the adjacent transfer frames (210), the adjacent gutters (G100) can be spaced apart by a preset gap as the gutters (G100) move toward the outlet.

[0127] Lastly, when reinserting new gutters as much as the discharged gutters, the operation of the main transport means can be stopped and the gutter injection means (500) can be separately operated to reinserte new gutters as much as the discharged gutters. When reinsertion of new gutters as much as the discharged gutters is completed, the operation of the gutter injection means (500) can be stopped and the crops can be allowed to grow.

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[0129] In order to more clearly express the technical idea of ​​the present invention, the attached drawings briefly express or omit components that are not related to or have little to do with the technical idea of ​​the present invention.

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[0132] Although the configuration and features of the present invention have been described above based on embodiments according to the present invention, the present invention is not limited thereto, and it is obvious to those skilled in the art that various changes or modifications can be made within the spirit and scope of the present invention, and therefore, it is made clear that such changes or modifications fall within the scope of the appended patent claims.

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[0134] The crop cultivation transport device according to the present invention has a simple structure and can be easily manufactured, installed, and maintained / repaired.

[0135] Additionally, as the growth is completed and the gutters are discharged, it can be easy to transport the gutters that are put in to grow new crops.

[0136] Additionally, because they are spaced appropriately at a set interval according to crop growth, crops can be grown effectively even in narrow cultivation areas.

Claims

1. A fixed frame on which a plurality of crops are installed in a longitudinal direction; A conveyor positioned in the internal space of the above fixed frame and transporting the gutter in a horizontal direction; and Including a driving means for transmitting drive to the above conveyor; The above conveyor belt, A crop cultivation transport device characterized in that the adjacent gutters are spaced apart from each other by a preset interval as the gutters move toward the discharge port.

2. In paragraph 1, The above fixed frame is, It has a horizontal support member and a vertical support member that vertically supports the horizontal support member, The above horizontal support part, A crop cultivation transport device characterized by having a first horizontal support part that is installed longitudinally and connected to the vertical support part, and a second horizontal support part that is installed transversely and connected to the first horizontal support part.

3. In paragraph 2, The above second horizontal support part, The cross-section is in the shape of the letter 'ㄷ', and an opening is formed on the upper surface to create an internal space. The above conveyor belt, A crop cultivation transport device characterized in that it is installed in the internal space of the second horizontal support member and performs a transverse reciprocating motion within the second horizontal support member.

4. In paragraph 3, A crop cultivation transport device characterized by further including a slip means installed at both ends of the 'ㄷ' shape of the second horizontal support member to reduce the frictional force of the gutter.

5. In paragraph 3, The above conveyor belt, It comprises a transfer frame that receives driving from the above driving means, claws that are alternately installed at preset intervals on both sides of the transfer frame, and transfer wheels that perform rolling motion of the transfer frame. The above preset intervals are, A crop cultivation transport device characterized in that the distance at which the adjacent gutters are arranged reflects the growth size of the crop.

6. In paragraph 5, The above claw, A crop cultivation transport device characterized in that the device can rotate around the claw axis, the center of gravity is located at the bottom, and the claw top protrudes from the upper surface of the transport frame and stands up before an external force is applied in the discharge direction, and changes into a second shape in which the claw top is recessed from the upper surface of the transport frame and lies down when an external force is applied in the discharge direction.

7. In paragraph 5, The above conveyor belt, A plurality of horizontally arranged within the second horizontal support member, The above preset intervals are, A crop cultivation transport device characterized in that the adjacent transport platforms are each set differently, and the gap between the adjacent transport platforms is set wider as the direction in which the gutter is discharged is increased.

8. In paragraph 5, The above transfer wheel is, A crop cultivation transport device characterized by having a first transport wheel that is in vertical contact with the floor surface of the internal space of the second horizontal support member and a second transport wheel that is in vertical contact with both sides of the internal space of the second horizontal support member.

9. In paragraph 2, The above second horizontal support part, A crop cultivation transport device characterized by being arranged in at least two rows.

10. In paragraph 9, A crop cultivation transport device characterized by further comprising a gutter injection means for inserting the gutter, the gutter injection means being positioned between the second horizontal support members adjacent to each other.

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