A soilless plant growing unit

WO2025144308A3PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2025-07-31ARK ARGE INOVASYON DANISMANLIK ANONIM SIRKETI
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Application Number
PCT/TR2024/051678
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-22
Publication Date
2025-07-31

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Technical Problem

Soilless plant growing systems face challenges in narrow spaces due to the need for electrical connections for power and charging, which can lead to socket shortages and inconvenience in environments like kitchens.

Method used

A soilless plant growing unit with integrated wireless charging and audio output capabilities, allowing for wireless device charging and music playback via Bluetooth or WiFi communication with a mobile device.

Benefits of technology

Enables convenient charging and music listening without the need for physical connections, enhancing user experience in space-constrained environments.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a soilless plant growing unit (10). Accordingly, the novelty is characterised in that it comprises a portable body (11); a charging unit (12) provided to the body (11); an audio output unit (13) provided to the body (11); a communication unit (14) for exchanging data between the audio output unit (13) and a user terminal (20); a control unit (15) for transmitting audio data received from the user terminal (20) to the audio output unit (13) via the communication unit (14).
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Description

[0001] A SOILLESS PLANT GROWING UNIT

[0002] TECHNICAL FIELD

[0003] The invention relates to soilless plant growing unit.

[0004] BACKGROUND

[0005] Soilless plant growing systems are systems designed to meet the nutritional needs of plants without using conventional soil. These systems are generally used indoors or in homes. These systems provide the nutrients necessary for the growth of plants in liquid form, ensuring the healthy growth and development of plants.

[0006] These systems are also used for decorative purposes other than growing plants. The different colours and shapes of the plants give a pleasant appearance to the interior spaces and create an aesthetic appearance in homes or workplaces.

[0007] However, these systems can cause some problems when used in a home environment, for example in a kitchen. Especially when they are used in narrow spaces, problems such as space covering and the need for sockets may arise. These systems are usually powered by electrical energy by plugging into a socket for liquid nutrient solution and lighting. In this case, people who spend a long time in places such as kitchens may experience a shortage of sockets when listening to music or when they need to charge their phones.

[0008] As a result, all the problems mentioned above have made it necessary to make an innovation in the relevant technical field. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] The present invention relates to a soilless plant growing unit for eliminating the above- mentioned disadvantages and bringing new advantages to the related technical field.

[0010] An object of the invention is to provide a soilless plant growing unit which enables wireless music to be listened to in its environment.

[0011] Another object of the invention is to provide a soilless plant growing unit which provides wireless charging in its environment.

[0012] In order to fulfil all the aforesaid objects and those which will result from the following detailed description, the present invention provides, a soilless plant growing unit. Accordingly, it is comprising a portable body, a charging unit provided to said body; an audio output unit provided to said body; a communication unit for exchanging data between said audio output unit and a user terminal; a control unit for transmitting an audio data received from said user terminal to the audio output unit via the communication unit. Thus, users can both charge mobile devices such as phones and listen to music by connecting to a user terminal via the soilless plant growing unit.

[0013] A possible embodiment of the invention is characterised in that it comprises the audio output unit is a loudspeaker.

[0014] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterised in that it comprises the user terminal is a mobile application that is accessed via a mobile device. Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterised in that it comprises the charging unit is a wireless charging unit comprising a contact surface provided on the body. Thus, the user can charge their mobile devices wirelessly.

[0015] Another possible embodiment of the invention is characterised in that it comprises the charging unit comprises a USB port provided on the body. Thus, the user can charge his mobile device via a connection cable.

[0016] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0017] Figure 1 shows a representative view of a soilless plant growing unit.

[0018] Figure 2 shows a representative view of the working scenario of a soilless plant growing unit.

[0019] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0020] In this detailed description, the soilless plant growing unit (10), which is the subject matter of the invention, is explained only by means of examples which are not intended to have any limiting effect for a better understanding of the subject matter.

[0021] The invention relates to a soilless plant growing unit (10) for growing plants in specially prepared nutrient liquids instead of soil.

[0022] With reference to Figure 1 , said soilless growing unit (10) comprises a portable body (11 ). In a possible embodiment of the invention, a body (11 ) made of a water-resistant material may be preferred as the body (11 ). A charging unit (12) is provided to said body (11 ). In an embodiment of the invention, said charging unit (12) is a wireless charging unit (121 ) comprising a contact surface provided to the body (11 ). Said wireless charging unit (121 ) enables wireless charging of another device, for example a telephone positioned on the unit. In a possible embodiment of the invention, a wireless charging station based on induction or resonance principles may be preferred as the wireless charging unit (121 ). In a further alternative embodiment of the invention, the charging unit (12) is a USB port (122) provided in the portable body (11 ).

[0023] Users can charge an external device or a mobile phone by connecting the connection cable of an external device or a mobile phone to said USB port (122).

[0024] The soilless plant growing unit (10) comprises an audio output unit (13) disposed on the portable body (11 ). In one embodiment of the invention, the audio output unit (13) is a loudspeaker. In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, said loudspeaker is capable of outputting sounds such as music, recordings, etc. Associated with said audio output unit (13) is a user terminal (20). In an embodiment of the invention, the user terminal (20) is a mobile application which is accessed via a mobile device. In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, said mobile application may be a music application provided on a mobile phone.

[0025] With reference to Figure 2, the soilless plant growing unit (10) comprises a communication unit (14) for exchanging data between said audio output unit (13) and the user terminal (20). In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, wireless communication modules such as ‘bluetooth’ or ‘wifi’ may be preferred as the communication unit (14). A control unit (15) is provided for transmitting an audio data received from said user terminal (20) to the audio output unit (13) via the communication unit (14). In a possible embodiment of the invention, a processor such as a microprocessor, CPU, GPU may be used as the control unit (15).

[0026] A possible operating scenario of the invention is described as follows.

[0027] A soilless plant growing unit (10) is provided for growing plants without soil in a kitchen of a house or in a workplace. Said soilless growing unit (10) comprises a charging unit (12). This charging unit (12) may be a wireless charging unit in one embodiment of the invention. The user may place a wireless rechargeable device, such as a mobile phone, etc. , on said wireless charging unit, thereby allowing the mobile phone or device to be charged. In another embodiment of the invention, the charging unit (12) is a USB port (122). The user can charge a telephone or any other external device by connecting it to the USB port (122) via a connection cable.

[0028] The soilless plant growing unit (10) includes a loudspeaker representing an audio output unit. During the use of the unit, the user can connect to said loudspeaker using wireless communication modules such as ‘bluetooth’ or ‘wifi’ and listen to the music transmitted by the control unit (15) as audio data via a mobile music application.

[0029] Thus, for example, women who spend a long time in the kitchen can charge their mobile phones or other external devices. At the same time, they can have a pleasant time in the kitchen by listening to music accompanied by the plants in the soilless plant growing unit (10).

[0030] The scope of protection of the invention is set out in the appended claims and cannot be limited to what is described in this detailed description for illustration purposes. For it is obvious that a person skilled in the art can come up with similar constructions in the light of the foregoing without departing from the main theme of the invention.

[0031] REFERENCE NUMBERS GIVEN IN FIGURES

[0032] 10 Soilless plant growing unit

[0033] 11 Portable Body

[0034] 12 Charging unit

[0035] 121 Wireless charging unit

[0036] 122 USB port Audio output unit Communication unit Control unit User terminal

Claims

CLAIMS1. A soilless plant growing unit (10), characterised in that it comprises a portable body (11 ), a charging unit (12) provided to said portable body (11 ); an audio output unit (13) provided to said portable body (11 ); a communication unit (14) for exchanging data between said audio output unit (13) and a user terminal (20); a control unit (15) for transmitting an audio data received from said user terminal (20) to the audio output unit (13) via the communication unit (14).

2. A soilless plant growing unit (10) according to claim 1 , characterised in that the audio output unit (13) is a loudspeaker.

3. A soilless plant growing unit (10) according to claim 1 , characterised in that the user terminal (20) is a mobile application that is accessed via a mobile device.

4. A soilless growing unit (10) according to claim 1 , characterised in that the charging unit (12) is a wireless charging unit (121 ) comprising a contact surface provided on the portable body (11 ).

5. A soilless growing unit (10) according to claim 1 , characterised in that the charging unit (12) comprises a USB port (122) provided on the portable body (11 ).

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