Smart plant watering pot

Abstract

This invention relates to a smart plant watering pot, which saves labor, time, and water supply in the pot watering process, characterized in that it comprises; a screen (1), which displays the amount of water in the reservoir (2) and allows entry of the information regarding the watering intervals and the amount to be given to the potted plant per unit time, at least one pipe (3) providing water transfer to the plant, a moisture sensor measuring the moisture of the soil, at least one valve which interrupts / connects the water flow in the pipe (3), a microcontroller, and a battery.

Description

[0001] SMART PLANT WATERING POT

[0002] Technical Field:

[0003] This invention relates to a smart plant watering pot, which saves labor, time, and water supply in the pot watering process.

[0004] State of the Art:

[0005] Caring for plants in pots can be challenging, depending on the type of plant and the level of individual knowledge. While some plants require low-maintenance, others may require more attention and care. However, the most important factor in plant care is the right time and amount of watering devoted to plant care. If the plant requires water, that plant should be watered, otherwise the leaves of the plant will turn yellow, rot and eventually break off. Likewise, excessive watering can have the same effect. Especially people who do not have time and travel away from home for a long time may be deprived of this situation, even if they want to grow plants at home, as they cannot devote enough time for the plant.

[0006] In utility model application no. TR2023015188 a plant watering pot is described. This model aims to release the water produced by condensing the air in drought-stricken areas to the roots of the plant, and is characterized by a net on the outer surface of the product that condenses the moisture in the air and traps dewdrops, rods to keep this net upright, waterways on the upper surface of the pot with a slope and shape that will collect the droplets formed by rainwater and dewdrops and deliver the water to the water receptacle, and a receptacle that brings the water to the plant.

[0007] The above-mentioned invention brings a different perspective to plant watering in pots and aims to utilize rain grains and to ensure that the water produced by condensing the moisture formed in the morning reaches the plant roots.

[0008] Utility model application numbered TR2022014171 describes a self-watering flower pot. This invention was made in order for the plants to meet the water needs on their own for a certain period of time and to prevent them from rotting due to excessive watering or dying from lack of water by enabling them to continue their photosynthesis. Known pots are functional provided that watering is done by a human by placing the plant. With the invention, the aim is to ensure that the plant continues its life activities by meeting its own water needs for a certain period of time without the need for any human.

[0009] The above invention is mostly based on a system that provides manual watering of the plant, and it is understood that the features such as the watering interval of the plant, the amount of water, etc. cannot be determined in the application and it does not have an automatic watering feature.

[0010] As a result, there is a need for a new technology which can overcome the disadvantages mentioned above.

[0011] Definition of the Invention:

[0012] Thanks to the invention, users will not have to manually track the timing of watering their plants. It is a great advantage especially for people with busy schedules.

[0013] Thanks to the invention, even if users are not at home for a long time, the plants will be watered regularly.

[0014] Thanks to the soil moisture sensor, watering will be done according to the actual water needs of the plant. This will minimize the risk of over-watering or under-watering. Also, water waste will be avoided by providing the amount of water required by the plants.

[0015] Thanks to the touch screen included in the invention, users can easily set and control the watering times. Conditions such as the status of the plant and soil moisture can be displayed on the screen. In this way, with regular and correct watering technique, it will be ensured that the plants will grow healthier.

[0016] Description of the Drawings:

[0017] The invention will be described with reference to the accompanying figures, so that the features of the invention will be more clearly understood and appreciated, however it is not intended to limit the invention to these particular embodiments. On the contrary, it is intended all alternatives, modifications, and equivalences that may be included in the field of the invention as defined by the accompanying claims are within the scope. It should be understood that the details shown are for the sole purpose of illustrating preferred embodiments of the present invention and are intended to provide the most useful and easily understandable description of both the embodiment of the methods and the rules and conceptual features of the invention. In the drawings;

[0018] Fig.1 is an overall perspective view of the system.

[0019] Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the pipe providing water delivery.

[0020] The figures which will help understand this invention are numbered as indicated in the accompanying drawing and are given below with their names.

[0021] Description of the References:

[0022] 1 . Screen

[0023] 2. Reservoir

[0024] 3. Pipe

[0025] Detailed Description of the Invention:

[0026] The parts constituting the invention are essentially; screen (1), reservoir (2), pipe (3), humidity sensor, microcontroller, valve, and battery.

[0027] The illustration of the invention is shown in the drawings of Fig. 1-2. The humidity sensor, microcontroller, valve, and battery are not shown in the figures. The system works as follows; the moisture sensor informs the microcontroller about the moisture amount of the soil, in other words, the need for water required by the plant, and presents it to the user. This information can be displayed on the screen (1). The microcontroller has an RTC time module embedded therein. With this time module, the user can choose the watering intervals of the plant. Also, the valve located at the bottom of the reservoir (2) works electronically, and the operating intervals can be determined via the screen on the control panel. By means of the signal sent to the switch, the valve is opened and the water in the reservoir (2) reaches the soil with the effect of gravity. Depending on the pot size, all valves can be opened / closed at the same time or only one. The water passing through the valves is transferred through pipes (3). The system is powered by the battery.

Claims

CLAIMS1 . A smart plant watering pot, characterized in that it comprises;- a screen (1), which displays the amount of water in the reservoir (2) and allows entry of the information regarding the watering intervals and the amount to be given to the potted plant per unit time,- at least one pipe (3) providing water transfer to the plant,- a moisture sensor measuring the moisture of the soil,- at least one valve which interrupts / connects the water flow in the pipe (3), - a microcontroller, and- a battery.

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