Watering apparatus using waste tire

Abstract

This watering device using a waste tire comprises: a waste tire having at least one of a water injection port or a water introduction port; a sealing member coupled to cover and seal an inner opening portion of the waste tire, having a ring shape, and having a through-hole; and at least one wick fitted into and coupled to the through-hole of the sealing member, having one end extending downward into an inner space of the waste tire, and having the other end extending to be positioned at a space portion surrounded by the circumference of the sealing member, wherein the water stored in the inner space of the waste tire is supplied through the wick to the space portion surrounded by the circumference of the sealing member.

Description

Irrigation device using waste tires

[0001] The present invention relates to an irrigation device using waste tires.

[0002] The massive amount of waste tires generated each year incurs enormous costs for disposal and causes serious environmental pollution. Therefore, numerous research efforts are underway to develop recycling methods. For example, while waste tires are shredded and reused for various materials, this practice is infrequent, and shredding and other processing require considerable effort and expense. Conversely, while waste tires can be used in their original form for retaining walls or playground equipment, these applications remain limited.

[0003] Technologies for using waste tires as floats are disclosed in Korean Utility Model No. 20-0122774, Registered Patent No. 10-0162272, Registered Patent No. 10-0842398, etc., and technologies for using waste tires as flower pots are disclosed in Public Utility Model No. 20-1996-0003582, 20-2001-0000184, 20-1991-0016136, etc. Korean Patent No. 10-2294279 discloses an irrigation device using waste tires as a method for recycling discarded tires.

[0004] The inventor of the present invention has developed numerous technologies related to irrigation devices for protecting tree roots and supplying moisture over a long period of time, and has registered patents and commercialized them. As a solution to the problem of waste tires, which has become a very serious situation worldwide, the inventor of the present invention has arrived at the result of research on recycling waste tires into irrigation devices.

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a method for utilizing waste tires as an irrigation device.

[0006] In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the present invention provides an irrigation device using a waste tire, the device including: a waste tire having one side wall portion facing downward and the other side wall portion facing upward, at least one of a water inlet or a water inlet formed in a side wall portion located on the upper side; a sealing member having a ring shape and a through hole formed therein, the sealing member being coupled to cover and seal an inner opening of the waste tire; and at least one wick being fitted into and coupled to the through hole of the sealing member, one end of which extends downwardly within an internal space of the waste tire and the other end of which extends to be positioned within a space between the peripheries of the sealing member, wherein water stored within the internal space of the waste tire is supplied to the space between the peripheries of the sealing member through the wick.

[0007] According to one feature, the water inlet of the above-mentioned waste tire is formed with a downward slope at a portion where the upper sidewall portion and the upper end of the sealing member come into contact.

[0008] According to another feature, the sealing member includes a main ring portion having a circumferential surface formed vertically, and a pair of bent portions formed horizontally by being bent at right angles in a direction toward the waste tire at the upper and lower ends of the main ring portion, respectively, and a bead portion of the waste tire is inserted and joined between the pair of bent portions.

[0009] According to another feature, the sealing member further includes a flow prevention bead recessed in the main ring portion and protruding toward the inside of the waste tire at a position spaced apart from the bend portion to prevent downward and upward movement of the upper bead and the lower bead of the waste tire.

[0010] According to another feature, the sealing member further includes a bottom portion joined to the lower end to cover the lower side of the space between the peripheries.

[0011] According to another feature, the sealing member has a protrusion formed along the outer circumference so as to be fitted and joined to the inner opening of the waste tire to seal the waste tire.

[0012] According to another feature, a concave groove is formed at the top and bottom of the protrusion to insert the bead portion of the waste tire to prevent flow.

[0013] Meanwhile, in order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the present invention provides an irrigation device using a waste tire, which includes a waste tire arranged such that one side wall portion faces downward and the other side wall portion faces upward, a lower cover having a circular plate portion that covers and seals the lower side of an opening between the waste tires, an upper cover having a circular plate portion that covers the upper side of the opening between the waste tires and in which at least one through hole and a water injection port are formed, and at least one wick that is fitted into and connected to the through hole of the upper cover and has one end extending downwardly into the internal space of the waste tire and the other end extending upwardly of the upper cover, so that water stored in the internal space of the waste tire is supplied to the upper space of the upper cover through the wick.

[0014] According to one feature, the lower cover further has a lower connecting portion formed so that the lower bead portion of the waste tire is fitted and connected to the periphery of the circular plate portion, and the upper cover further has an upper connecting portion formed so that the upper bead portion of the waste tire is fitted and connected to the periphery of the circular plate portion.

[0015] According to another feature, the upper cover further has a ring-shaped wall portion extending upwardly at a right angle from the circumference of the circular plate portion, and the upper connecting portion is formed at the upper end of the ring-shaped wall portion.

[0016] According to another feature, the perimeter of the lower cover is in contact with the lower side wall of the waste tire and is joined by bolts and nuts, and the perimeter of the upper cover is in contact with the upper side wall of the waste tire and is joined by bolts and nuts.

[0017] According to another feature, the perimeter of the upper cover is placed on the upper bead of the waste tire, and a gap through which water can seep is formed between the perimeter of the upper cover and the bead.

[0018] According to another feature, the irrigation layer including the waste tire, the lower cover, the upper cover and the wick may be laminated in multiple layers, and may include a first irrigation layer as the lowermost layer, at least one second irrigation layer laminated on the first irrigation layer, and a third irrigation layer laminated on the second irrigation layer and being the uppermost layer. Here, the first irrigation layer includes a first waste tire, a first lower cover that covers and seals the lower side of the opening between the first waste tires, a first upper cover that covers the lower side of the opening between the first waste tires, and a first wick whose one end is positioned in the internal space of the first waste tire and whose other end extends to the second irrigation layer, and the first upper cover includes a first circular plate portion, a first ring-shaped wall portion that extends downward at a right angle from the periphery of the first circular plate portion, and a first upper joining portion that is formed such that an upper bead portion of the first waste tire is fitted and joined to a lower end of the first ring-shaped wall portion, and forms a shape that protrudes into the inner side of the second irrigation layer.In addition, the second irrigation layer includes a second waste tire mounted on the first waste tire, a second lower cover and a second upper cover covering the lower and upper sides of the opening between the second waste tires, respectively, and a second wick extending to the second irrigation layer or the third irrigation layer, one end of which is positioned in the internal space of the second waste tire and the other end of which is laminated on the upper side, and the second lower cover includes a 2-1 circular plate portion, a 2-1 ring-shaped wall portion extending downwardly at a right angle from the circumference of the 2-1 circular plate portion, and a second lower joining portion formed such that the lower bead portion of the second waste tire is fitted and joined to the lower end of the 2-1 ring-shaped wall portion, and forms a shape protruding to the inside of the opening of the second waste tire, and the second upper cover includes a 2-2 circular plate portion, a 2-2 ring-shaped wall portion extending downwardly at a right angle from the circumference of the 2-2 circular plate portion, and It has a shape that protrudes to the inside of the second irrigation layer or the inside of the third irrigation layer that is laminated on the upper side, including a second upper joint portion formed so that the upper bead portion of the second waste tire is fitted and joined to the lower part of the second ring-shaped wall portion. In addition, the third irrigation layer includes a third waste tire mounted on the second waste tire, a third lower cover and a third upper cover covering the lower and upper sides of the opening between the third waste tires, respectively, and a third wick having one end positioned in the internal space of the third waste tire and the other end positioned in the external space of the third waste tire, and the third lower cover includes a 3-1 circular plate portion, a 3-1 ring-shaped wall portion extending downwardly at a right angle from the circumference of the 3-1 circular plate portion, and a third lower joint portion formed such that a lower bead portion of the third waste tire is fitted and joined to a lower end of the 3-1 ring-shaped wall portion, and protrudes to the inside of the opening of the third waste tire, and at least one of a water injection port and a water inlet port is formed in the third upper cover.In addition, the first irrigation layer is laminated on the second irrigation layer so that the first upper cover of the first irrigation layer is fitted into the second lower cover of the second irrigation layer, and the second irrigation layer or the third irrigation layer is laminated on the second irrigation layer so that the second upper cover of the second irrigation layer is fitted into the second upper cover of the second irrigation layer laminated on the upper side or the third lower cover of the third irrigation layer, and in the ring-shaped wall portions of the upper irrigation layer and the lower irrigation layer that are in close contact with each other, a water movement hole is formed through which water that fills the internal space of the waste tire of the upper irrigation layer to a certain height or more is moved to the lower irrigation layer, and a through hole through which a wick is penetrated and connected.

[0019] In this case, the ring-shaped wall sections of the upper and lower irrigation layers that are in close contact with each other can be joined and fixed so that they can be separated from each other.

[0020] Meanwhile, in order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the present invention provides an irrigation device using a waste tire, comprising: a waste tire having one sidewall portion facing downward and the other sidewall portion facing upward; a hollow cylindrical body; a fitting projection formed protruding along the outer circumference of the body; and an upper cover coupled to open and close the upper side of the body and having a water inlet formed therein; a water storage tank fitted into the inner side of an opening between the waste tires, wherein the fitting projection is fitted into an inner opening of the waste tire to seal the waste tire; an internal wick having one end positioned in the inner space of the water storage tank and the other end positioned in the inner space of the waste tire, and supplying water stored in the water storage tank to the inner space of the waste tire; and an external wick having one end positioned in the inner space of the waste tire and the other end positioned outside the waste tire, and supplying water stored in the waste tire to the outside.

[0021] According to one feature, the water storage tank has a predetermined height so that a plurality of waste tires can be stacked and combined, the insertion protrusions are formed to be spaced apart by a predetermined height, and the insertion protrusions are formed to be spaced apart by a predetermined height and protrude, the waste tires are stacked by being combined with the water storage tank, and the internal wick has one end positioned at the lower side in the internal space of the water storage tank and the other end positioned in the internal space of the lowest-layer waste tire to supply water stored in the water storage tank to the internal space of the lowest-layer waste tire, and the internal wick has one end positioned in the internal space of the lowest-layer waste tire and the other end positioned in the internal space of the middle-layer waste tire to supply water stored in the lowest-layer waste tire to the internal space of the middle-layer waste tire, and the internal wick has one end positioned in the internal space of the middle-layer waste tire and the other end positioned in the internal space of the middle or upper-layer waste tire to supply water stored in the middle-layer waste tire to the internal space of the middle or upper-layer waste tire, and the external wick has one end It is located in the inner space of the top-layer waste tire, and the other end is located outside the top-layer waste tire, so that the water stored in the top-layer waste tire is supplied to the outside.

[0022] Meanwhile, in order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the present invention provides an irrigation device using a waste tire, including a waste tire having one tread portion facing downward and the other tread portion facing upward and having a water inlet formed in the upper tread portion, a left cover and a right cover in the shape of a circular plate that are combined to cover and seal the opening of the waste tire, and a wick having one end positioned in the internal space of the waste tire and the other end positioned outside the waste tire so that water stored inside the waste tire is supplied to the outside of the waste tire.

[0023] Meanwhile, in order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the present invention provides an irrigation device using waste tires, including a plurality of waste tires arranged in a longitudinal or transverse direction with one tread portion facing downward and the other tread portion facing upward, a left cover and a right cover in the shape of a circular plate that are coupled to cover and seal each opening of the waste tires, a wick having one end positioned in an internal space of the waste tire and the other end positioned outside the waste tire so that water stored inside the waste tire is supplied to the outside of the waste tire, and a water supply pipe that is coupled to penetrate the left cover and the right cover of each of the plurality of waste tires or the waste tires and has a water injection port formed on the lower surface of a portion positioned inside the waste tire.

[0024] According to the irrigation device using waste tires according to the present invention, waste tires can be recycled in a virtually original state without any additional processing other than forming holes in the tires.

[0025] Furthermore, the irrigation device using waste tires according to the present invention can achieve the effect of drip irrigation by storing water within the internal space of the waste tire and supplying moisture to the surrounding soil or flower pot through the wick. In this case, the water stored within the tire does not easily evaporate due to the characteristics of the tire material, allowing for long-term storage of water and achieving the irrigation effect.

[0026] In addition, according to the irrigation device using waste tires according to the present invention, multiple irrigation devices are installed in a certain area and, when necessary, water can be forcibly supplied to the irrigation devices arranged with water supply pipes simultaneously, thereby enabling continuous and efficient irrigation of a relatively wide area.

[0027] Figure 1 is a reference drawing for explaining the structure of a tire.

[0028] Figures 2a to 2f are drawings showing an irrigation device using waste tires according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figures 3a to 3f are drawings showing an irrigation device using waste tires according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Fig. 4 is a diagram showing an irrigation device using waste tires according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] FIG. 5a and FIG. 5b are diagrams showing an irrigation device using waste tires according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figures 6a to 6c are drawings showing an irrigation device using waste tires according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the embodiments described below are merely intended to be detailed enough to enable those skilled in the art to easily practice the invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. In describing various embodiments of the present invention, components having the same technical features will be designated by the same reference numerals.

[0034] Before describing an embodiment of the present invention, the structure of a tire will be briefly described with reference to FIG. 1. The tire is composed of a tread (1), a side wall (2), a bead (3), a bead wire (4), an inner liner (5), a breaker (6), and a carcass (7). The tread (1) is the part that comes into contact with the road surface and generates friction and is made of a thick rubber layer. The side wall (2) is the side part of the tire that connects the tread (1) and the bead (3), protects the carcass, and provides lateral safety. The bead (3) serves to mount the tire on the rim.

[0035] The present invention is a technical idea that seals the internal space of a waste tire, supplies water naturally or artificially to the internal space of the waste tire, and then supplies water stored in the internal space of the waste tire to the outside of the waste tire through a wick installed so that one end is located inside the waste tire and the other end is located outside the waste tire, thereby supplying moisture necessary for plant growth to soil or a flowerpot where the other end of the wick is located.

[0036] Referring to FIGS. 2A to 2F, an irrigation device (hereinafter referred to as “irrigation device”) (100) using waste tires according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described. The irrigation device (100) includes a waste tire (110), a sealing member (120), and a wick (130).

[0037] The waste tire (110) is arranged so that one side wall portion (111) faces downward and the other side wall portion (112) faces upward. A water injection port (113) or a water inlet (114) for water supply is formed in the other side wall portion (112), that is, the side wall portion (112) located on the upper side. The water injection port (113) is formed through the side wall portion (112) for artificial water injection and can be opened and closed by a stopper (115). The water inlet (114) is formed through the side wall portion (112) for natural water inflow, for example, rainwater inflow. In this case, the water inlet (114) can be formed through a downward slope at a portion where the side wall portion (112) located on the upper side and the upper end of the sealing member (120) meet so that rainwater can easily inflow. Since the side wall portion (112) has a curved surface with a predetermined curvature, rainwater flows down, but if the rainwater flows down and reaches the top of the sealing member (120), the flow may be restricted. Therefore, if a water inlet (114) is formed at that location, rainwater can flow in more easily. In this way, in the irrigation device (100) according to the first embodiment of the present invention, other than forming a water inlet (113) or a water inlet (114), the waste tire (110) can be used as is without any additional processing.

[0038] The sealing member (120) is coupled to cover and seal the inner opening (111) of the waste tire (110), and water stored in the internal space of the waste tire (110) is prevented from leaking to the outside by the sealing member (120). As an example of the sealing member (120), as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, it may be formed in a form having a main ring portion (121) having a substantially ring shape and a vertically formed circumferential surface, a pair of bent portions (122) that are bent at right angles in a direction toward the waste tire from the upper and lower ends of the main ring portion (121) and extend horizontally, and an inclined portion (123) that is formed between the upper and lower ends of the main ring portion (121). The bead portion of the waste tire (110) is fitted and coupled between the upper and lower bent portions of the sealing member (120). The sealing member (120) has a through hole (125) formed on one side, and a wick (130) is inserted into and joined to the through hole (125).

[0039] Meanwhile, in a form in which an inclined portion (123) is formed in the main ring portion (121) of the sealing member (120), as illustrated in FIG. 2c, when a load is applied to the side wall located on the upper side of the waste tire (110), the side wall may be deformed downwards, causing a gap to be created between the bead portion and the sealing member (120), and thus, water in the internal space of the waste tire (110) may leak. This is because the downward flow of the bead portion of the waste tire (110) is not restricted due to the space formed by the inclined portion (123) of the sealing member (120).

[0040] In order to prevent downward movement of the bead portion of the waste tire (110), it is more preferable to have a main ring portion (121) without an inclined portion (123), i.e., a form in which the entire circumferential surface of the main ring portion (121) is formed vertically, as shown in Fig. 2d. In this case, even if a load is applied to the side wall located on the upper side of the waste tire (110), downward movement is restricted because the bead portion is in close contact with the circumferential surface of the main ring portion (121).

[0041] Furthermore, as illustrated in FIG. 2e, a flow-preventing bead (124) may be formed in the sealing member (120) to prevent downward and upward movement of the upper and lower beads of the waste tire (110), and the flow-preventing bead (124) may be formed by recessing the main ring portion (121) at a position spaced apart from the bending portion (122) so as to protrude toward the inside of the waste tire (110). Accordingly, the bead portion of the waste tire (110) is caught on the flow-preventing bead (124) and prevents movement.

[0042] Meanwhile, the sealing member (120) may have a bottom portion (126), as illustrated in FIGS. 2d and 2e, and the bottom portion (126) is coupled to or integrally formed with the lower end of the main ring portion (121) of the sealing member (120) to cover the lower side of the space between the perimeters of the sealing member (120). Accordingly, the space between the perimeters of the sealing member (120) can be filled with soil to use the irrigation device (100) itself as a flower pot, or a flower pot can be placed therein separately for use. Whether or not the bottom portion (126) is formed is optional as needed.

[0043] Meanwhile, in order to achieve a more airtight and sturdy bonding between the waste tire (110) and the sealing member (120), as illustrated in FIG. 2f, the sealing member (120) may have a protrusion (127) that is fitted into and sealed by fitting into the inner opening of the waste tire (110), and the protrusion (127) may be formed to protrude along the outer circumference of the sealing member (120). In this case, the protrusion (127) is roughly forcibly fitted between the bead portions of the waste tire (110), and the bead portion of the waste tire (110) presses the upper and lower portions of the protrusion (127), so that even if a load is applied to the side wall portion of the waste tire (110), the bead portion does not move downward. Furthermore, a concave groove (128) may be formed at the top and bottom of the protrusion (127), in which case the bead portion of the waste tire (110) may be inserted into the groove (128) to further restrict upward or downward flow. In Fig. 2f, the sealing member (120) on which the protrusion (127) is formed is illustrated as being formed in a ring shape, but the sealing member (120) may also be formed in a cylindrical shape with the lower side closed.

[0044] The wick (130) serves to supply the stored water to the other side through capillary action, and may be made of a material that absorbs water, such as fiber, thread, cloth, paper, or other water-absorbing material. The wick (130) is inserted into and combined with the through hole (125) of the sealing member (120), and one end of the wick (130) extends to the lower side of the internal space of the waste tire (110) and is submerged in the stored water, and the other end is extended to be positioned in the space between the periphery of the sealing member (120). One or more wicks (130) may be provided depending on the moisture needs of the target plant, and the length of the other end of the wick (130) may also be extended longer to supply water to the required location.

[0045] The irrigation device (100) according to the first embodiment of the present invention supplies water stored in the internal space of the waste tire (110) to the space between the peripheries of the sealing member (120) through the wick (130). When the irrigation device (100) is buried in the ground, the space between the peripheries of the sealing member (120) is filled with soil. When the irrigation device (100) is installed on the ground, the space between the peripheries of the sealing member (120) may be filled with soil, or alternatively, a separate flowerpot may be placed in the space between the peripheries of the sealing member (120) and the wick (130) may be connected to the soil of the flowerpot for use. Furthermore, when the bottom portion (126) is formed in the sealing member (120) and the lower side is blocked, the space formed by the sealing member (120) may be filled with soil or a flowerpot may be placed and used.

[0046] Referring to FIGS. 3A to 3F, an irrigation device (200) using waste tires according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The irrigation device (200) includes a waste tire (210), a lower cover (240), an upper cover (250), and a wick (230).

[0047] Unlike the irrigation device (100) according to the first embodiment of the present invention described above, the waste tire (210) does not require a separate water inlet or water inlet to be formed on the waste tire (210) itself. In other words, the waste tire (210) can be used in its original form in the irrigation device (200) without any separate processing. Of course, in the case of external installation, it is also possible to form a water inlet on the side wall of the waste tire (210) to allow rainwater, etc. to flow in, if necessary.

[0048] The material and basic function of the wick (230) are the same as those of the wick (130) of the irrigation device (100) described above, but there are some differences due to differences in the installation structure of the wick (230).

[0049] The irrigation device (200) according to the second embodiment of the present invention differs significantly from the irrigation device (100) according to the first embodiment of the present invention in the means for sealing the internal space of the waste tire (210). That is, instead of the sealing member (120) of the irrigation device (100), a lower cover (240) and an upper cover (250) are used.

[0050] As illustrated in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the lower cover (240) covers and seals the lower side of the opening (112) between the waste tires (210). Accordingly, water supplied to the water inlet (254) is not only stored in the internal space of the waste tires (210), but also in the opening between the waste tires (210) above the lower cover (240), thereby expanding the storage space. The lower cover (240) may be formed in a circular plate shape corresponding to the opening between the waste tires (210), and a lower connecting portion (242) may be formed so that the lower bead portion of the waste tire (210) is fitted and connected around the periphery. That is, the lower cover (240) has a circular plate portion (241) and a lower connecting portion (242) formed around the periphery of the circular plate portion (241). The lower connecting portion (242) may be formed to have a cross-section that is approximately 'ㄷ' shaped, and may be tapered so that the lower bead portion of the waste tire (210) is pressed in while being pushed. Accordingly, the lower bead portion of the waste tire (210) is fitted into the lower connecting portion (242), thereby restricting movement or detachment.

[0051] The upper cover (250), as shown in FIG. 3a, covers the upper side of the opening between the waste tires (210) and has a water injection port (254) and at least one through hole (255) through which a wick (230) is penetrated.

[0052] The upper cover (250) may have a structure corresponding to the lower cover (240) for coupling with the scrap tire (210). That is, the upper cover (250) may be formed in a circular plate shape corresponding to the opening between the scrap tires (210), and an upper coupling portion (252) may be formed so that the upper bead portion of the scrap tire (210) is fitted and coupled around the circumference. That is, the upper cover (250) has a circular plate portion (251) and an upper coupling portion (252) formed around the circumference of the circular plate portion (251). The upper coupling portion (252) may be formed to have a cross-section of approximately a 'ㄷ' shape, and may have a tapered shape so that the upper bead portion of the scrap tire (210) is pressed in while being pushed. Accordingly, the upper bead portion of the scrap tire (210) is fitted into the upper coupling portion (252), thereby restricting movement or detachment. However, unlike the lower cover (240), the upper cover (250) does not necessarily have to seal the waste tire (210), and may simply be placed on the waste tire (210).

[0053] Meanwhile, the upper cover (250) may be formed to include a circular plate portion (251), a ring-shaped wall portion (253) extending upwardly at a right angle from the circumference of the circular plate portion (251), and an upper connecting portion (252) formed on the upper end of the ring-shaped wall portion (253), as illustrated in FIG. 3B. In this case, the upper cover (250) has a cylindrical container shape that is sunken downward into the opening between the waste tires (210), and a flower pot can be inserted into the space formed by the upper cover (250), so that the flower pot can be stably supported. The space formed by the upper cover (250) can also be filled with soil for use.

[0054] The wick (230) is inserted into and connected to the through hole (255) of the upper cover (250), and one end extends downward into the internal space of the waste tire and the other end extends upward into the upper cover (250). Accordingly, water stored in the internal space of the waste tire (210) can be supplied to the upper space of the upper cover (250) through the wick (230). At least one wick (230) can be provided, and its length can be adjusted in various ways as needed. Meanwhile, when the wick (230) is inserted, rainwater or irrigation water can also be supplied in reverse into the interior of the waste tire (210) through the wick (230).

[0055] The irrigation device (200) illustrated in Fig. 3c shows another example of the joint structure of the lower cover (240) and the upper cover (250). That is, the lower cover (240) and the upper cover (250) use circular plates, but instead of forming a separate joint for jointing with the bead portion of the waste tire (210) around the periphery, the periphery is secured to the side wall portion of the waste tire (210) and joined with bolts and nuts. In this case, corresponding fastening holes (not indicated by drawing symbols) are formed in the side wall portion of the waste tire (210) and the lower cover (240) and the upper cover (250), respectively. The bolt (258) is inserted into the fastening hole inside the waste tire (210) so that it protrudes outward from the side wall portion of the waste tire (210), passes through the fastening holes of the lower cover (240) and the upper cover (250), and is then fastened with a nut (259) to be connected. Although not shown in the drawing, rubber, sealing material, adhesive, etc. may be added between the bolt (258) and the nut (259) to maintain airtightness.

[0056] Meanwhile, as described above, the upper cover (250) does not necessarily have to seal the waste tire (210), and thus, as illustrated in FIGS. 3d and 3e, the periphery of the upper cover (250) may be simply secured to the bead portion of the waste tire (210) without using a separate member to join them. At this time, a gap may be formed between the periphery of the upper cover (250) and the bead portion of the waste tire (210), and moisture such as rainwater may seep through this gap. In addition, since the upper cover (250) can be opened and closed, maintenance of the inside of the waste tire (210) can be easily performed. An opening and closing handle (256) may be provided on the upper cover (250) for easy opening and closing of the upper cover (250). A water inlet (254) and a cover (257) may be provided on the upper cover (250).

[0057] The irrigation device (200) according to the second embodiment of the present invention can function as a water tank in itself, and by appropriately adjusting the length of the wick (230), it can supply moisture to the soil at a desired location (see Fig. 3f). In addition, it can also be used by placing a flower pot on the upper cover (250) and connecting the wick (230) to supply moisture to the flower pot.

[0058] Referring to Fig. 4, an irrigation device (300) using waste tires according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. The irrigation device (300) has a structure in which a plurality of waste tires (310) are stacked.

[0059] The irrigation device (300) includes a first irrigation layer (300a) forming the lowermost layer, a second irrigation layer (300b) that is laminated at least once on the first irrigation layer (300a), and a third irrigation layer (300c) that is laminated on the second irrigation layer (300b) to form the uppermost layer, and each irrigation layer includes a waste tire, a lower cover and an upper cover that cover the gap between the openings between the waste tires, and a wick.

[0060] The first irrigation layer (300a) includes a first waste tire (310a), a first lower cover (340a), a first upper cover (350a), and a first wick (330a). The first waste tire (310a) and the first lower cover (340a) are substantially the same as the waste tire (210) and the lower cover (240) of the irrigation device (200) according to the embodiment of the present invention described above, and a detailed description thereof is omitted.

[0061] The first upper cover (350a) includes a first circular plate portion (351a), a first ring-shaped wall portion (353a) that extends downward at a right angle from the periphery of the first circular plate portion (351a), and a first upper coupling portion (352a) that is formed so that the upper bead portion of the first waste tire (310a) is fitted and coupled to the lower end of the first ring-shaped wall portion (353a), and is formed to protrude to the inside of the opening between the second waste tires (310b) of the second irrigation layer (300b) that is laminated on the upper side as a whole. This is to stably support the second irrigation layer (300b). A water movement hole (not indicated by a drawing symbol) and a through hole (not indicated by a drawing symbol) for the penetration coupling of the first wick (330a) are formed in the first ring-shaped wall portion (353a).

[0062] The first wick (330a) is provided so that one end is positioned in the internal space of the first waste tire (310a) and the other end is positioned in the internal space of the first waste tire (310a), and serves to supply water stored in the internal space of the first waste tire (310a) to the internal space of the second waste tire (310b).

[0063] The second irrigation layer (300b) includes a second waste tire (310b), a second lower cover (340b), a second upper cover (350b), and a second wick (330b), and at least one second irrigation layer (300b) having the same structure can be laminated on the first irrigation layer (300a).

[0064] The second lower cover (340b) includes a second-first circular plate portion (341b), a second-first ring-shaped wall portion (343b) that extends downward at a right angle from the circumference of the second-first circular plate portion (341b), and a second lower joining portion (342b) that is formed so that the lower bead portion of the second waste tire (310b) is fitted and joined to the lower end of the second-first ring-shaped wall portion (343b), and is formed so as to protrude overall to the inside of the opening between the second waste tires (310b). The second lower cover (340b) is mounted on the first upper cover (350a) so that the first upper cover (350a) is fitted to the second lower cover (340b). The 2-1 circular plate portion (341b) and the 2-1 ring-shaped wall portion (343b) are in close contact with the 1st circular plate portion (351a) and the 1st ring-shaped wall portion (353a), respectively. A water movement hole and a through hole are formed in the 2-1 ring-shaped wall portion (343b) at positions corresponding to the water movement hole and through hole of the 1st ring-shaped wall portion (353a). The water movement hole is formed at a position at a certain height from the lower side wall portion of the 2nd waste tire (310b), and when water is filled to a certain height or higher in the internal space of the 2nd waste tire (310b), the water flows down to the 1st irrigation layer (300a) through the water movement hole, and water is supplied to and stored in the 1st waste tire (310a).

[0065] The second upper cover (350b) may have approximately the same structure as the first upper cover (350a). That is, the second upper cover (350b) includes a second-second circular plate portion (352b), a second-second ring-shaped wall portion (353b) that extends downward at a right angle from the circumference of the second-second circular plate portion (352b), and a second upper joining portion (352b) that is formed so that the upper bead portion of the second waste tire (310b) is fitted and joined to the lower end of the second-second ring-shaped wall portion (353b), and is formed to protrude to the inside of the opening between the second waste tires (310b) of the second irrigation layer (300b) that is laminated on the upper side as a whole. A through hole for the penetration-joining of the water movement hole and the second wick (330b) is also formed in the second-second ring-shaped wall portion (353b).

[0066] The second wick (330b) is provided so that one end is positioned in the internal space of the second waste tire (310b) and the other end is positioned in the internal space of another second waste tire (310b) that is stacked on the upper side, so that water stored in the internal space of the second waste tire (310b) is supplied to the internal space of the second waste tire (310b) on the upper side.

[0067] The third irrigation layer (300c) includes a third waste tire (310c), a third lower cover (340c), a third upper cover (350c), and a third wick (330c).

[0068] The third lower cover (340c) is substantially identical to the second lower cover (340b). That is, the third lower cover (340c) includes a third-first circular plate portion (341c), a third-first ring-shaped wall portion (343c) that extends downward at a right angle from the periphery of the third-first circular plate portion (341c), and a third lower joining portion (342c) that is formed so that the lower bead portion of the third waste tire (310c) is fitted and joined to the lower end of the third-first ring-shaped wall portion (343c), and is formed so as to protrude to the inside of the opening between the third waste tires (310c) as a whole. The third lower cover (340c) is mounted on the second upper cover (350b) so that the second lower cover (340b) is fitted to the third lower cover (340c). The 3-1 circular plate portion (341c) and the 3-1 ring-shaped wall portion (343c) are in close contact with the 2-2 circular plate portion (352b) and the 2-2 ring-shaped wall portion (353b), respectively. A water movement hole and a through hole are formed in the 3-1 ring-shaped wall portion (343c) at positions corresponding to the water movement holes and through holes of the 2-2 ring-shaped wall portion (353b). The water movement hole is formed at a position at a certain height from the lower side wall portion of the 3rd waste tire (310c), and when water is filled to a certain height or higher in the internal space of the 3rd waste tire (310c), the water flows down to the 2nd irrigation layer (300b) through the water movement hole, and water is supplied to and stored in the 2nd waste tire (310b).

[0069] The third upper cover (350c) can be applied in the same manner as the upper cover (250) of the irrigation device (200) according to the embodiment of the present invention described above, and a water injection port (356c) and a water inlet port (357c) can be formed on the surface.

[0070] The third wick (330c) is provided so that one end is positioned in the internal space of the third waste tire (310c) and the other end is positioned in the external space of the third waste tire (310c), and supplies water stored in the internal space of the third waste tire (310c) to the outside of the third waste tire (310c) to supply moisture to the surrounding soil. Meanwhile, the drawing only shows the third wick (330c) provided in the third waste tire (310c), but the third wick (330c) may be provided in the first waste tire (310a) and / or the second waste tire (310b) as needed.

[0071] Meanwhile, in the irrigation device (300), not only can the corresponding upper covers be simply placed on the lower covers, but the corresponding upper and lower covers can also be fixed and joined using a screw connection method or a groove and protrusion connection method as needed, and accordingly, the stacked irrigation layers can be formed as one unit and supported stably.

[0072] The operation of the irrigation device (300) according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described. When water is supplied through the water injection port (356c) or water inlet port (357c) formed in the third upper cover (350c) of the third irrigation layer (300c), it falls to the third lower cover (340c) and is stored in the internal space of the third waste tire (310c), and the water stored in the internal space of the third waste tire (310c) can be supplied to the external soil through the third wick (330c).

[0073] However, the water stored in the internal space of the third waste tire (310c) that is directly supplied to the soil by the third wick (330c) can be quickly depleted when dry, and to address this, a second irrigation layer (300b) and a first irrigation layer (300a) are provided. When the internal space of the third waste tire (310c) is filled with water to a certain height or higher, the water flows down and is supplied to the second irrigation layer (300b) through the water movement hole. The water supplied to the second irrigation layer (300b) is stored in the internal space of the second waste tire (310b), and when the water is filled to a certain height or higher, the water flows down and is supplied to the second irrigation layer (300b) below through the water movement hole, and then is supplied to the first irrigation layer (300a). The water supplied to the first irrigation layer (300a) is stored in the internal space of the first waste tire (310a). Overall, water is stored in the internal space of the waste tires (110, 210, 310) of each irrigation layer (100, 200, 300), and the largest amount of water can be stored in the internal space of the first waste tire (310a).

[0074] The waste tires (110, 210, 310) of each irrigation layer (100, 200, 300) are connected to each other by wicks (130, 230), so that the water stored in the first waste tire (110) is gradually supplied to the second waste tire (210), and the water stored in the second waste tire (210) is gradually supplied to the third waste tire (310c). Therefore, since water can be continuously supplied in the form of drip irrigation through the first waste tire (110) and the second waste tire (210) into the internal space of the third waste tire (310c), the phenomenon of the water stored in the internal space of the third waste tire (310c) being depleted can be prevented.

[0075] Referring to FIGS. 5A and 5B, an irrigation device (400) using waste tires according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. The irrigation device (400) includes a waste tire (410), a water storage tank (420), an inner wick (430), and an outer wick (440).

[0076] The water storage tank (420) has a hollow cylindrical body and is fitted and coupled to the inside of the opening between the waste tires (410). The water storage tank (420) may have a fitting projection (422) that protrudes along the outer circumference, and the fitting projection (422) is fitted and coupled to the inner opening of the waste tire (410) to seal the waste tire (410). The water storage tank (420) has an upper cover (424) in which a water inlet (422) is formed, and the upper cover (424) may be provided to be openable. A through hole (425) for the through-coupling of the inner wick (430) and the outer wick (440) is formed in the fitting projection (422) of the water storage tank (420).

[0077] The inner wick (430) has one end positioned at the lower side of the inner space of the water storage tank (420) and the other end positioned at the inner space of the waste tire (410) to supply water stored in the water storage tank (420) to the inner space of the waste tire (410), and the outer wick (440) has one end positioned at the inner space of the waste tire (410) and the other end positioned at the outside of the waste tire (410) to supply water stored in the waste tire (410) to the outside.

[0078] The water storage tank (420) may be formed to be fitted and combined with one waste tire (410), but may be formed to have a predetermined height so that multiple waste tires (410) can be stacked. In the drawing, the case of a single layer is not illustrated, and a multiple waste tires (410) are stacked. The fitting protrusions (422) are formed to be spaced apart at a predetermined height, and a through hole (425) through which a wick is connected is formed in each fitting protrusion (422). In this case, when water is supplied through the water inlet (422) of the water storage tank (420), water is stored in the water storage tank (420), and the water stored in the water storage tank (420) is sequentially supplied to the internal space of the lowest layer waste tire (410), the internal space of the middle layer waste tire (410), and the internal space of the upper layer waste tire (410) through the internal wick (430), and ultimately, the water stored in the internal space of the upper layer waste tire (410) is supplied to the external soil through the external wick (440).

[0079] Referring to FIGS. 6A to 6C, an irrigation device (500) using waste tires according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. The irrigation device (500) includes a waste tire (510), a left cover (520) and a right cover (540) formed in the shape of circular plates that are combined to cover and seal an opening between the waste tires (510), and a wick (530). The irrigation device (500) is different from the aforementioned embodiments of the present invention in that one side tread portion of the waste tire (510) is arranged to face downward and the other side tread portion faces upward.

[0080] The irrigation device (500) of FIG. 6a has a water injection port (512) formed in the upper tread portion of the waste tire (510), and the irrigation device (500) of FIG. 6b does not form a separate water injection port (512) in the upper tread portion, but is for forcibly supplying water to a plurality of waste tires (510) through a water supply pipe (550).

[0081] That is, the irrigation device (500) of FIG. 6b is installed underground so that multiple irrigation devices (500) are spaced apart at a predetermined interval, and water can be supplied to each irrigation device (500) simultaneously through a water supply pipe (550). When water is supplied through the water supply pipe (550), it flows inside the water supply pipe (550) and is supplied and stored inside the waste tire (510) through the water supply port (552). For this purpose, a water supply port (552) is formed on the lower surface of the portion of the water supply pipe (550) located inside the waste tire (510).

[0082] Meanwhile, a plurality of irrigation devices (500) may be arranged horizontally or vertically. When the irrigation devices (500) are arranged horizontally, the water supply pipe (550) may be installed to penetrate at least one of the upper side wall portion of the waste tire (510) and the left / right covers (520, 540) ((a) of FIG. 6b). When the irrigation devices (500) are arranged vertically, the water supply pipe (550) is installed to penetrate the side wall portion of the waste tire (510) ((b) of FIG. 6b).

[0083] The wick (530) has one end positioned within the internal space of the waste tire (510) and the other end positioned outside the waste tire (510) so that water stored within the waste tire (510) is supplied to the outside of the waste tire (510). A through hole (not indicated by a drawing symbol) for joining the wick (530) may be formed in the side wall portion of the waste tire (510), or may be formed in the left cover (520) or the right cover (540).

[0084] As shown in Fig. 6c, by arranging multiple irrigation devices (500) in multiple locations in a longitudinal and transverse manner, the regional scope of irrigation using wicks (530) can be expanded, and water can be easily supplied simultaneously to multiple irrigation devices (500) scattered over a wide area using a water supply pipe (550), enabling efficient maintenance and management.

[0085] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, it is understood that those skilled in the art will be able to make various modifications and implementations without departing from the scope of the claims of the present invention.

[0086] According to the irrigation device using waste tires of the present invention, waste tires can be recycled in a virtually original state without any additional processing other than forming holes in the tires.

[0087] In addition, according to the irrigation device using the waste tire of the present invention, the effect of drip irrigation can be obtained by storing water in the internal space of the waste tire and supplying moisture to the surrounding soil or flower pot through the wick.

[0088] In addition, according to the irrigation device using waste tires of the present invention, multiple irrigation devices are installed in a certain area and, when necessary, water can be forcibly supplied to the irrigation devices arranged with water supply pipes simultaneously, thereby enabling continuous and efficient irrigation of a relatively wide area.

Claims

1. A waste tire in which one side wall portion faces downward and the other side wall portion faces upward, and at least one of a water inlet or a water inlet is formed in the side wall portion located on the upper side; A sealing member having a ring shape and a through hole formed therein, which is combined to cover and seal the inner opening of the above-mentioned waste tire; and It includes at least one wick that is inserted into and joined to the through hole of the sealing member, one end of which extends to the lower side of the internal space of the waste tire, and the other end of which extends to be located in the space between the periphery of the sealing member. An irrigation device using a waste tire, which supplies water stored in the internal space of the waste tire to the space between the periphery of the sealing member through the wick.

2. In claim 1, An irrigation device using a waste tire, wherein the water inlet of the waste tire is formed with a downward slope at a point where the upper sidewall portion and the upper end of the sealing member come into contact.

3. In claim 1, The above sealing member includes a main ring portion having a vertically formed circumferential surface, and a pair of folded portions formed by being bent at right angles and extending horizontally in a direction toward the waste tire from the upper and lower portions of the main ring portion, respectively, and an irrigation device using a waste tire, wherein a bead portion of the waste tire is inserted and joined between the pair of folded portions.

4. In claim 3, An irrigation device using a waste tire, wherein the sealing member further includes a flow-preventing bead that is recessed and formed to protrude toward the inside of the waste tire at a position spaced apart from the folded portion of the main ring portion to prevent downward and upward flow of the upper bead and lower bead of the waste tire.

5. In claim 1, An irrigation device using a waste tire, wherein the sealing member further includes a bottom portion joined to the lower end to cover the lower side of the space between the peripheries.

6. In claim 1, An irrigation device using a waste tire, wherein the sealing member has a protrusion formed along the outer circumference so as to be fitted into and joined to the inner opening of the waste tire to seal the waste tire.

7. In claim 6, An irrigation device using a waste tire, wherein a concave groove is formed at the upper and lower ends of the protrusions to prevent flow by inserting a bead portion of the waste tire.

8. A scrap tire arranged so that one side wall portion faces downward and the other side wall portion faces upward; A lower cover having a circular plate portion that covers and seals the lower side of the opening between the above-mentioned waste tires; An upper cover having a circular plate portion covering the upper side of the opening between the above-mentioned waste tires and having at least one through hole and a water inlet formed therein; and It includes at least one wick that is fitted into and connected to the through hole of the upper cover and has one end extending downwardly into the internal space of the waste tire and the other end extending upwardly into the upper cover. An irrigation device using a waste tire, which supplies water stored in the internal space of the waste tire to the upper space of the upper cover through the wick.

9. In claim 8, An irrigation device using waste tires, wherein the lower cover further has a lower connecting portion formed to fit and connect the lower bead portion of the waste tire to the periphery of the circular plate portion, and the upper cover further has an upper connecting portion formed to fit and connect the upper bead portion of the waste tire to the periphery of the circular plate portion.

10. In claim 9, An irrigation device using a waste tire, wherein the upper cover further has a ring-shaped wall portion that extends upward at a right angle from the periphery of the circular plate portion, and the upper connecting portion is formed at the upper end of the ring-shaped wall portion.

11. In claim 8, An irrigation device using a waste tire, wherein the perimeter of the lower cover is in contact with the lower side wall of the waste tire and is joined by bolts and nuts, and the perimeter of the upper cover is in contact with the upper side wall of the waste tire and is joined by bolts and nuts.

12. In claim 8, An irrigation device using a waste tire, wherein the perimeter of the upper cover is placed on the upper bead of the waste tire, and a gap through which water can seep is formed between the perimeter of the upper cover and the bead.

13. In claim 8, The irrigation layer including the above-mentioned waste tire, lower cover, upper cover and wick is laminated in multiple layers, including a first irrigation layer as the lowest layer, a second irrigation layer laminated at least one or more times on the first irrigation layer, and a third irrigation layer laminated on the second irrigation layer and being the highest layer. The first irrigation layer includes a first waste tire, a first lower cover that covers and seals the lower side of the opening between the first waste tires, a first upper cover that covers the lower side of the opening between the first waste tires, and a first wick whose one end is positioned in the internal space of the first waste tire and whose other end extends to the second irrigation layer, and the first upper cover includes a first circular plate portion, a first ring-shaped wall portion that extends downward at a right angle from the periphery of the first circular plate portion, and a first upper joining portion that is formed so that an upper bead portion of the first waste tire is fitted and joined to a lower end of the first ring-shaped wall portion, and forms a shape that protrudes into the inner side of the second irrigation layer. The second irrigation layer includes a second waste tire mounted on the first waste tire, a second lower cover and a second upper cover covering the lower and upper sides of the opening between the second waste tires, respectively, and a second wick extending to the second irrigation layer or the third irrigation layer, one end of which is positioned in the internal space of the second waste tire and the other end is laminated on the upper side, and the second lower cover includes a 2-1 circular plate portion, a 2-1 ring-shaped wall portion extending by being bent downward at a right angle from the periphery of the 2-1 circular plate portion, and a second lower joining portion formed such that the lower bead portion of the second waste tire is fitted and joined to the lower end of the 2-1 ring-shaped wall portion, and forms a shape protruding to the inner side of the opening of the second waste tire, and the second upper cover includes a 2-2 circular plate portion, a 2-2 ring-shaped wall portion extending by being bent downward at a right angle from the periphery of the 2-2 circular plate portion, and a 2-2 It has a shape that protrudes to the inside of the second irrigation layer or the inside of the third irrigation layer laminated on the upper side, including a second upper joint portion formed so that the upper bead portion of the second waste tire is fitted and joined to the lower part of the ring-shaped wall portion, The third irrigation layer includes a third waste tire mounted on the second waste tire, a third lower cover and a third upper cover covering the lower and upper sides of the opening between the third waste tires, respectively, and a third wick having one end positioned in the internal space of the third waste tire and the other end positioned in the external space of the third waste tire, and the third lower cover includes a 3-1 circular plate portion, a 3-1 ring-shaped wall portion extending downward at a right angle from the periphery of the 3-1 circular plate portion, and a third lower joint portion formed such that a lower bead portion of the third waste tire is fitted and joined to a lower end of the 3-1 ring-shaped wall portion, and protruding to the inner side of the opening of the third waste tire, and at least one of a water inlet or a water inlet is formed in the third upper cover, The first irrigation layer is laminated on the second irrigation layer so that the first upper cover of the first irrigation layer is fitted to the second lower cover of the second irrigation layer, and the second irrigation layer or the third irrigation layer is laminated on the second irrigation layer so that the second upper cover of the second irrigation layer is fitted to the second upper cover of the second irrigation layer laminated on the upper side or the third lower cover of the third irrigation layer. An irrigation device using waste tires, wherein the ring-shaped walls of the upper and lower irrigation layers are in close contact with each other, and a water movement hole is formed through which water filled to a certain height or higher in the internal space of the waste tire of the upper irrigation layer is moved to the lower irrigation layer, and a penetration hole through which a wick is penetrated and connected is formed.

14. In claim 13, An irrigation device using waste tires, in which the ring-shaped walls of the upper and lower irrigation layers are joined and fixed so that they can be separated from each other.

15. A plurality of scrap tires arranged in a longitudinal or transverse direction with one tread portion facing downward and the other tread portion facing upward; A left cover and a right cover in the shape of circular plates that are combined to cover and seal each opening of the above-mentioned waste tire; A wick having one end positioned inside the waste tire and the other end positioned outside the waste tire so that water stored inside the waste tire is supplied to the outside of the waste tire; and An irrigation device using a waste tire, comprising a water supply pipe that is connected to penetrate the plurality of waste tires or the left and right covers of each of the waste tires and has a water injection port formed on the lower surface of a portion located inside the waste tire.

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