Tray for cultivating plants

Abstract

A tray for cultivating plants is disclosed. The tray according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may comprise: a stackable plate; a plurality of flowerpot frames which protrude from the lower end of the plate such that plants can be planted therein, and which are arranged to be spaced a predetermined distance from each other; and a plurality of through holes which are formed between the plurality of flowerpot frames, and which are formed such that the flowerpot frames of other trays can pass therethrough.

Description

trays for growing plants

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a tray for cultivating plants, and more specifically, to a tray that enables cultivation of plants through all stages from the initial germination stage to the maturity stage without the need for separate transplanting.

[0002] Trays for growing plants are used as devices to germinate seeds or manage the growth stages of plants.

[0003] Such trays can support plant cultivation by having multiple compartments, sowing seeds in multiple compartments, and supplying water and nutrients to support the initial growth stage.

[0004] As an example of prior art regarding a tray for cultivating plants, a tray has been presented in which multiple partitions are formed to create multiple receiving spaces, and plants are planted in the receiving spaces.

[0005] However, according to conventional technology, there was a problem in that when the plant grew larger during the growth process, it had to be transplanted into a separate tray.

[0006] <Prior Art Literature>

[0007] <Patent Literature>

[0008] (Patent Document 1) Korean Published Patent Application No. 10-2023-0141998

[0009] The present disclosure aims to solve all the problems of the aforementioned prior art.

[0010] In addition, the present disclosure has another objective of providing a tray comprising a stackable plate, a plurality of flowerpot frames formed to protrude from the bottom of the plate and arranged at a predetermined distance from each other so as to allow plants to be planted, and a plurality of through holes formed between the plurality of flowerpot frames and formed to allow the flowerpot frames of another tray to pass through.

[0011] In addition, another objective of the present disclosure is to enable the stacking of multiple trays by allowing the flowerpot frames of other trays to pass through multiple through holes, thereby allowing plants to be grown by stacking multiple trays during the early stages of plant growth, and to grow plants by separating the multiple trays when the plants grow larger.

[0012] In addition, another objective of the present disclosure is to enable cultivation without transplanting plants into separate trays during the entire cultivation process by allowing a plurality of trays to be stacked or separated.

[0013] The purposes of the present disclosure are not limited to those mentioned above, and other purposes and advantages of the present disclosure not mentioned may be understood from the following description and will be more clearly understood from the embodiments of the present disclosure. Furthermore, it will be readily apparent that the purposes and advantages of the present disclosure can be realized by the means and combinations thereof set forth in the claims.

[0014] A tray according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a stackable plate, a plurality of flowerpot frames formed to protrude from the bottom of the plate and arranged at a predetermined distance from each other so as to be planted with a plant, and a plurality of through holes formed between the plurality of flowerpot frames and formed so as to be able to penetrate the flowerpot frames of another tray.

[0015] Additionally, the plurality of flowerpot frames may include at least one set of flowerpot frames, each comprising a plurality of flowerpot frames arranged spaced apart at a first frame distance along a virtual line on the plate extending in a first direction, and the at least one set of flowerpot frames may be arranged spaced apart at a second frame distance along a virtual line on the plate extending in a second direction intersecting the first direction.

[0016] Additionally, the flowerpot frame may include a receiving portion formed concavely toward the bottom of the plate and an opening formed through the receiving portion so that at least one of air, moisture, and nutrients can be supplied to the plant.

[0017] In addition, the flowerpot frame may include a lower opening formed through the lower surface of the receiving portion.

[0018] Additionally, the plurality of flowerpot frames includes at least one outermost flowerpot frame arranged at the outermost edge of the plate, and the at least one outermost flowerpot frame includes an outermost receiving portion formed concavely toward the bottom of the plate, an outermost opening formed through the outermost receiving portion so that at least one of air, moisture, and nutrients can be supplied to the plant, and an outermost lower opening hole formed through the lower surface of the outermost receiving portion, and the lower surface of the outermost receiving portion may be formed flat so that a fastening member for fastening the tray to an external device can pass through the outermost lower opening hole.

[0019] Additionally, the at least one outermost flowerpot frame comprises a first outermost flowerpot frame arranged in a vertex region of the plate and having a flat lower surface formed so that a first fastening member can pass through, and a second outermost flowerpot frame arranged in a vertex region different from the vertex region of the plate and having a flat lower surface formed so that a second fastening member can pass through. The first outermost flowerpot frame may include a first outermost receiving portion formed concavely toward the bottom of the plate and a first outermost lower opening hole formed through the lower surface of the first outermost receiving portion. Here, the second outermost flowerpot frame may include a second outermost receiving portion formed concavely toward the bottom of the plate and a second outermost lower opening hole formed through the lower surface of the second outermost receiving portion. Additionally, the first outermost receiving portion may include a first locking portion formed on the inner wall of the first outermost receiving portion such that when the first fastening member penetrates the first outermost lower opening hole, the first fastening member protrudes to the upper end of the plate and is coupled. Additionally, the second outermost receiving portion may include a second locking portion formed on the inner wall of the second outermost receiving portion such that when the second fastening member penetrates the second outermost lower opening hole, the second fastening member is prevented from protruding to the upper end of the plate and is coupled.

[0020] Additionally, the plurality of through holes may include at least one first set of through holes, which includes a plurality of through holes arranged along an imaginary line on the plate extending in the first direction between the plurality of flowerpot frames included in the at least one flowerpot frame set, and spaced apart from at least one of the adjacent other through holes and flowerpot frames by a first through hole distance.

[0021] Additionally, at least one set of flowerpot frames may include two or more sets of flowerpot frames arranged in the second direction at each second frame distance. Here, the plurality of through holes may include at least one set of second through holes arranged between the two or more sets of flowerpot frames and spaced apart at each first through hole distance along an imaginary line on the plate extending in the first direction.

[0022] In addition, at the bottom or top of the tray, the other tray may be stacked alternately on the tray by moving a predetermined distance along an imaginary line on the plate extending in the first direction or the second direction, so that at least one of the multiple flowerpot frames of the other tray penetrates the multiple through holes.

[0023] According to the present disclosure, a tray can be provided comprising a stackable plate, a plurality of flowerpot frames formed to protrude from the bottom of the plate and arranged at a predetermined distance from each other so as to be planted with a plant, and a plurality of through holes formed between the plurality of flowerpot frames and formed to allow the flowerpot frames of another tray to pass through.

[0024] In addition, according to the present disclosure, the flowerpot frame of another tray penetrates through a plurality of through holes, thereby enabling a plurality of trays to be stacked. Thus, during the initial stage of plant growth, a plurality of trays can be stacked to cultivate plants, and when the size of the plants increases, the plurality of trays can be separated to cultivate plants.

[0025] In addition, according to the present disclosure, by allowing a plurality of trays to be stacked or separated, it is possible to cultivate plants without transplanting them into separate trays during the entire cultivation process.

[0026] FIG. 1 is a drawing illustrating an exemplary perspective view of a tray according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIG. 2 is a drawing exemplarily illustrating a plan view of a tray in one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG. 3 is a drawing exemplarily illustrating a plan view of a tray in one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] FIG. 4 is a drawing illustrating an exemplary front view of a tray according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] FIG. 5a is a drawing exemplarily illustrating a plan view of a flowerpot frame according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] FIG. 5b is a drawing illustrating an exemplary front view of a flowerpot frame according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] FIG. 6 is a drawing illustrating, exemplarily, a situation in which a tray and another tray are stacked alternately according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] FIG. 7 is a drawing illustrating, by way of example, a situation in which a tray and another tray are stacked in an alternating manner according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] FIG. 8 is a drawing illustrating, by way of example, a situation in which a tray and another tray are stacked alternately according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] FIG. 9 is a drawing illustrating an exemplary plate driving module according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] FIG. 10 is a drawing illustrating, exemplarily, a situation in which a plate according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is coupled to a plate driving module.

[0037] FIG. 11a is a drawing illustrating, by way of example, a first outermost flowerpot frame according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0038] FIG. 11b is a drawing illustrating, by way of example, a second outermost flowerpot frame according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0039] <Explanation of Symbols>

[0040] 10: Tray

[0041] 100: Plate

[0042] 200: Flowerpot Frame

[0043] 300: Through hole

[0044] The embodiments described herein are subject to various modifications and may have various forms; specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. However, this is not intended to limit the scope of specific embodiments and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, and / or alternatives of the embodiments of the present disclosure. In relation to the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar components.

[0045] In describing the present disclosure, if it is determined that a detailed description of related known functions or configurations could unnecessarily obscure the essence of the present disclosure, such detailed description is omitted.

[0046] Additionally, the following embodiments may be modified in various other forms, and the scope of the technical concept of the present disclosure is not limited to the following embodiments. Rather, these embodiments are provided to make the present disclosure more faithful and complete and to fully convey the technical concept of the present disclosure to those skilled in the art.

[0047] The terms used in this disclosure are used merely to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the scope of the rights. The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0048] In the present disclosure, expressions such as “have,” “may have,” “include,” or “may include” indicate the presence of such features (e.g., numerical values, functions, actions, or components such as parts) and do not exclude the presence of additional features.

[0049] In the present disclosure, expressions such as “A or B,” “at least one of A or / and B,” or “one or more of A or / and B” may include all possible combinations of items listed together. For example, “A or B,” “at least one of A and B,” or “at least one of A or B” may refer to cases including (1) at least one A, (2) at least one B, or (3) both at least one A and at least one B.

[0050] Expressions such as "first," "second," "first," or "second" used in this disclosure may modify various components regardless of order and / or importance, and are used only to distinguish one component from another and do not limit said components.

[0051] Where it is stated that a component (e.g., Component 1) is "(operatively or communicatively) coupled with / to" or "connected to" another component (e.g., Component 2), it should be understood that the component may be directly connected to the other component or connected through the other component (e.g., Component 3).

[0052] On the other hand, when it is stated that a certain component (e.g., a first component) is "directly connected" or "directly coupled" to another component (e.g., a second component), it may be understood that no other component (e.g., a third component) exists between the certain component and the other component.

[0053] The expression “configured to” as used in this disclosure may be replaced, depending on the context, with, for example, “suitable for,” “having the capacity to,” “designed to,” “adapted to,” “made to,” or “capable of.” The term “configured to” may not necessarily mean only “specifically designed to” in hardware.

[0054] In the embodiment, the 'module' or 'part' performs at least one function or operation and may be implemented in hardware or software, or a combination of hardware and software.

[0055] Meanwhile, the various elements and areas in the drawings are depicted schematically. Accordingly, the technical concept of the present invention is not limited by the relative sizes or spacing depicted in the attached drawings.

[0056] Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present disclosure are described in detail with reference to the attached drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement them.

[0057] A tray (10) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be a tray (10) for cultivating plants. Here, the tray (10) may be formed from various materials such as plastic, paper, fiber, and biodegradable material, but is not limited to the examples described above, and various materials may be used to achieve the purpose of the present disclosure. As an example, the tray (10) may be manufactured by a plastic injection molding method.

[0058] In addition, it should be understood that the plants according to the present disclosure are organisms comprising at least one of a cell wall and a cell membrane containing cellulose, and that various plants such as seed plants, ferns, bryophytes, fungi, algae, and bacterial plants may be included therein. Furthermore, the plants according to the present disclosure are not limited to the examples described above, and various plants for achieving the purpose of the present disclosure may be included therein.

[0059] FIG. 1 is a drawing illustrating an exemplary perspective view of a tray (10) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0060] Referring to FIG. 1, a tray (10) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a plate (100), a plurality of flowerpot frames (200), and a plurality of through holes (300).

[0061] The plate (100) forms the main body of the tray (10) and is formed to be stackable.

[0062] Specifically, referring to FIG. 1, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the plate (100) may be formed as a plate-shaped member, but is not limited thereto. In addition, the plate (100) may have a thickness of approximately 10 mm, but is not limited thereto. Meanwhile, the plate (100) may be composed of plastic, metal, synthetic material, etc., and is not limited to the examples described above.

[0063] As an example, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, nine plates (100) may be stacked alternately.

[0064] The flowerpot frame (200) is configured to be planted with a plant. To this end, the flowerpot frame (200) is formed to protrude from the bottom of the plate (100) and can be arranged spaced apart from each other at a predetermined distance. As an example, referring to FIG. 1, a plant can be planted in the flowerpot frame (200) (i.e., FIG. 1 shows a situation where only one plant is planted, but plants can be planted in all flowerpot frames (200)).

[0065] For example, referring to FIG. 1, a plurality of flowerpot frames (200) may be provided.

[0066] Additionally, the flowerpot frame (200) may include a receiving portion (220), an opening (230), and a lower opening hole (240). Meanwhile, some of the detailed components may be omitted. The flowerpot frame (200) will be described later in FIGS. 5a and 5b.

[0067] The through hole (300) is configured to allow the plate (100) to be stacked by enabling the flowerpot frame (200) of another tray (20) to pass through. To this end, the through hole (300) may be formed between a plurality of flowerpot frames (200). The through hole (300) will be described later in FIG. 3.

[0068] FIG. 2 is a drawing that exemplarily illustrates a plan view of a tray (10) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0069] Referring to FIG. 2, a plurality of flowerpot frames (200) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a plurality of flowerpot frames (200) arranged spaced apart at every first frame distance (211) along an imaginary line on a plate (100) extending in a first direction. Here, the plurality of flowerpot frames (200) may form at least one set of flowerpot frames (210).

[0070] Specifically, the first direction may be a predetermined direction on the plate (100). And, the first frame distance (211) is the distance between the center of the flowerpot frame (200) and the center of another flowerpot frame (200). And, the flowerpot frame set (210) is a set of flowerpot frames (200) arranged in a single column or row. In other words, the flowerpot frame set (210) is a set of flowerpot frames (200) including a plurality of flowerpot frames (200) arranged spaced apart at every first frame distance (211) along an imaginary line on the plate (100) extending in the first direction.

[0071] For example, the first direction may be a predetermined direction parallel to the edge of the plate (100).

[0072] For example, referring to FIG. 2, one set of flowerpot frames (210) may include five flowerpot frames (200) (i.e., a set of flowerpot frames (200) included in the area indicated by 210a or 210b in FIG. 2 may mean a set of flowerpot frames (210a or 210b)).

[0073] Additionally, at least one set of flowerpot frames (210) may be arranged spaced apart at every second frame distance (212) along a virtual line on a plate (100) extending in a second direction intersecting the first direction.

[0074] Here, the second direction is a direction that intersects (e.g., perpendicular) the first direction described above. And, the second frame distance (212) is the distance between two sets of flowerpot frames that are adjacent to each other (e.g., flowerpot frame set (210a) and another flowerpot frame set (210b)).

[0075] For example, the first frame distance (211) and the second frame distance (212) may be the same, but may also be different from each other.

[0076] FIG. 3 is a drawing exemplarily illustrating a plan view of a tray (10) in one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0077] Referring to FIG. 3, a plurality of through holes (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least one first set of through holes (310).

[0078] Here, the first set of through holes (310) is a set of through holes (300) arranged between a plurality of flowerpot frames (200) included in the flowerpot frame set (210).

[0079] Specifically, referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, at least one first set of through holes (310a, 310b) may include a plurality of through holes (300) arranged along an imaginary line on a plate (100) extending in a first direction between a plurality of flowerpot frames (200) included in at least one flowerpot frame set (210), spaced apart from at least one of the adjacent other through holes (300) and flowerpot frames (200) by a first through hole distance (301) (i.e., a set of through holes (300) included in the area indicated by 310a or 310b in FIG. 3 may mean the first set of through holes (310a or 310b).

[0080] Additionally, referring to FIG. 3, a tray (10) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include two or more flowerpot frame sets (210) arranged in a second direction, wherein a plurality of through holes (300) may include at least one second set of through holes (320).

[0081] Specifically, at least one second set of through holes (320) is a set of through holes (300) arranged in the same column or row in a column or row where the flowerpot frame (200) is not arranged.

[0082] More specifically, referring to FIG. 3, at least one second set of through holes (320) may include a plurality of through holes (300) arranged between two or more flowerpot frame sets (210) and spaced apart at intervals of a first through hole distance (301) along an imaginary line on a plate (100) extending in a first direction.

[0083] For example, referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, at least one second set of through holes (320) may be arranged between two first sets of through holes (310a, 310b).

[0084] Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 3, a tray (10) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include two or more second through-hole sets (320), and the two or more second through-hole sets (320) may be spaced apart at intervals of two through-hole distances (not shown) along a second direction.

[0085] According to the present disclosure, a plurality of flowerpot frames (200) may include a flowerpot frame set (210), and a plurality of through holes (300) may include a first through hole set (310) and a second through hole set (320), so that a large number (e.g., three or more) of trays (10) can be stacked, and plants can be grown in the stacked trays (10).

[0086] FIG. 4 is a drawing illustrating an exemplary front view of a tray (10) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0087] Referring to FIG. 4, a plurality of flowerpot frames (200) included in a flowerpot frame set (210) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be arranged spaced apart from each other by a first frame distance (211).

[0088] FIG. 5a is a drawing exemplarily illustrating a plan view of a flowerpot frame (200) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5b is a drawing exemplarily illustrating a front view of a flowerpot frame (200) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0089] Referring to FIGS. 5a and 5b, a flowerpot frame (200) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a receiving portion (220), an opening (230), and a lower opening hole (240). However, some components may be omitted.

[0090] The receiving section (220) is configured to accommodate plants.

[0091] Specifically, referring to FIGS. 5a and 5b, the receiving portion (220) can be formed to be concave toward the bottom of the plate (100). As a result, even when trays are stacked in large quantities, interference with the stacking of trays can be avoided.

[0092] For example, referring to FIGS. 5a and 5b, an inner wall may be formed in the receiving portion (220). Here, an opening (230), which will be described later, may be formed in the inner wall.

[0093] The opening (230) is configured to supply at least one of air, moisture, and nutrients to the plant. To this end, the opening (230) may be formed through the receiving portion (220).

[0094] More specifically, the opening (230) can be formed through the inner wall of the receiving portion (220).

[0095] The lower opening hole (240) is configured to supply at least one of air, moisture, and nutrients to the plant, or to connect the tray (10) to the plate drive module (30). For this purpose, referring to FIG. 5a, the lower opening hole (240) may be formed through the lower surface of the receiving portion (220).

[0096] Referring to FIGS. 3 and 5, a plurality of flowerpot frames (200) may include at least one outermost flowerpot frame (200-1). Here, the outermost flowerpot frame (200-1) is a flowerpot frame (200) arranged at the outermost edge of the plate (100). As an example, the outermost flowerpot frame (200-1) may be a flowerpot frame (200) arranged at the vertex of the plate (100).

[0097] For example, at least one outermost flowerpot frame (200-1) may include an outermost receiving portion (220-1) formed to be concave toward the bottom of the plate (100), an outermost opening (230-1) formed through the outermost receiving portion (220-1) so that at least one of air, moisture, and nutrients can be supplied to the plant, and an outermost lower opening hole (240-1) formed through the lower surface of the outermost receiving portion (220-1).

[0098] For example, the outermost receiving portion (220-1) may have a flat lower surface so that a fastening member (F) for fastening the tray (10) to an external device can pass through the outermost lower opening hole (240-1). Here, the external device may be a plate driving module (30) for plant cultivation, but is not limited thereto. Also, the fastening member (F) may be a fastening member (F) such as a screw, bolt, nut, rivet, or pin, but is not limited thereto, and any fastening member (F) for fixing the plate (100) according to the present disclosure to an external device may be included therein.

[0099] According to the present disclosure, if the lower surface of the outermost receiving portion (220-1) is formed flat, the plate (100) can be firmly fixed to an external device, so that plant cultivation can be carried out smoothly.

[0100] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating, exemplarily, a situation in which a tray (10) and other trays (20a, 20b) are stacked in an alternating manner according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating, exemplarily, a situation in which a tray (10) and other trays (20a, 20b) are stacked in an alternating manner according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating, exemplarily, a situation in which a tray (10) and other trays (20a, 20b) are stacked in an alternating manner according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0101] Referring to FIGS. 6 to 8, a plurality of flowerpot frames (200) may include a flowerpot frame set (210), and a plurality of through holes (300) may include a first through hole set (310) and a second through hole set (320), so that a large number (e.g., three or more) of trays (10) can be stacked, and plants can be grown in the stacked trays (10).

[0102] For example, according to the arrangement of the plurality of flowerpot frames (200) and the plurality of through holes (300) shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, up to nine trays are stacked on top of each other, allowing growth to occur during the initial germination stage of the plant.

[0103] In other words, at the bottom or top of the tray (10), the other trays (20a, 20b) may be stacked alternately on the tray (10) by moving a predetermined distance along an imaginary line on the plate (100) extending in a first direction or a second direction, so that the plurality of flowerpot frames (200) of at least one other tray (20) pass through the plurality of through holes (300).

[0104] FIG. 9 is a drawing illustrating an exemplary plate driving module (30) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 10 is a drawing illustrating an exemplary situation in which a plate (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is coupled to the plate driving module (30).

[0105] Referring to FIGS. 9 and 10, a plate (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can be coupled to a plate driving module (30) by a fastening member (F).

[0106] As described above, such a connection can be achieved by a fastening member (F) penetrating the outermost lower opening hole (240-1).

[0107] For example, referring to FIG. 10, the outermost lower opening hole (240-1) may be included in the tray placed at the bottom among the plurality of trays. However, it is not limited to the example described above, and the outermost lower opening hole (240-1) may be included in a tray other than the tray placed at the bottom.

[0108] FIG. 11a is a drawing illustrating an exemplary first outermost flowerpot frame (200-1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 11b is a drawing illustrating an exemplary second outermost flowerpot frame (200-1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0109] Referring to FIGS. 3, 10, 11a and 11b, at least one outermost flowerpot frame (200-1) may include a first outermost flowerpot frame (200-1a) and a second outermost flowerpot frame (200-1b).

[0110] Here, referring to FIGS. 3, 10, 11a and 11b, the first outermost flowerpot frame (200-1a) (e.g., a flowerpot frame arranged at the upper-left vertex of the plate in FIG. 3) is a flowerpot frame (200) arranged in a vertex area of ​​the plate (100) and having a flat bottom surface formed so that the first fastening member (Fa) can pass through it, and the second outermost flowerpot frame (200-1b) (e.g., a flowerpot frame arranged at the lower-right vertex of the plate in FIG. 3) is a flowerpot frame (200) arranged in a vertex area different from the vertex area of ​​the plate (100) and having a flat bottom surface formed so that the second fastening member (Fb) can pass through it.

[0111] For example, the first outermost flowerpot frame (200-1a) may include a first outermost receiving portion (220-1a) that is formed concavely toward the bottom of the plate (100) and a first outermost lower opening hole (240-1a) formed through the lower surface of the first outermost receiving portion (220-1a).

[0112] For example, the second outermost flowerpot frame (200-1b) may include a second outermost receiving portion (220-1b) that is formed concavely toward the bottom of the plate (100) and a second outermost lower opening hole (240-1b) formed through the lower surface of the second outermost receiving portion (220-1b).

[0113] Here, the first outermost receiving portion (220-1a) may include a first locking portion (250-1a) formed on the inner wall of the first outermost receiving portion (220-1a) such that when the first fastening member (Fa) penetrates the first outermost lower opening hole (240-1a), the first fastening member (Fa) protrudes to the top of the plate (100) and is coupled. Additionally, the second outermost receiving portion (220-1b) may include a second locking portion (250-1b) formed on the inner wall of the second outermost receiving portion (220-1b) such that when the second fastening member (Fb) penetrates the second outermost lower opening hole (240-1b), the second fastening member (Fb) is prevented from protruding to the top of the plate (100) and is coupled.

[0114] To this end, as an example, the first locking part (250-1a) and the second locking part (250-1b) may each be formed to protrude. Here, the first locking part (250-1a) may be formed to a greater degree of protrusion than the second locking part (250-1b). Accordingly, the first fastening member (Fa) can be coupled by protruding to the top of the plate (100) by the first locking part (250-1a).

[0115] According to the present disclosure, when the tray (10) is combined with the plate drive module (30), the first fastening member (Fa) protrudes to the top of the plate (100), but the second fastening member (Fb) does not protrude to the top of the plate (100), so that the stacking of the plates (100) is not interfered with by the second fastening member (Fb) even during the process of stacking the plates (100).

[0116] Although preferred embodiments of the present disclosure have been illustrated and described above, the present disclosure is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. It is understood that various modifications can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the essence of the present disclosure as claimed in the claims, and such modifications should not be understood individually from the technical spirit or perspective of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. In a tray for growing plants, Stackable plate; A plurality of flowerpot frames formed to protrude from the bottom of the plate and arranged spaced apart from each other at a predetermined distance so that plants can be planted; and A tray comprising: a plurality of through holes formed between the plurality of flowerpot frames and formed to allow the flowerpot frames of another tray to pass through.

2. In Paragraph 1, The above plurality of flowerpot frames; are, At least one set of flowerpot frames comprising a plurality of flowerpot frames spaced apart at every first frame distance along a virtual line on the plate extending in a first direction; and The above at least one flowerpot frame set; is, A tray arranged spaced apart at every second frame distance along a virtual line on the plate extending in a second direction intersecting the first direction.

3. In Paragraph 1, The above flowerpot frame; is, A receiving portion formed to be concave toward the bottom of the above plate; and A tray comprising: an opening formed through the receiving portion so as to allow at least one of air, moisture, and nutrients to be supplied to the plant.

4. In Paragraph 3, The above flowerpot frame; is, A tray comprising: a lower opening formed through the lower surface of the above-mentioned receiving portion.

5. In Paragraph 4, The above plurality of flowerpot frames; are, It includes at least one outermost flowerpot frame arranged at the outermost edge of the plate, and The above at least one outermost flowerpot frame; is, The outermost receiving portion formed to be concave toward the bottom of the above plate; An outermost opening formed through the outermost receiving portion so that at least one of air, moisture, and nutrients can be supplied to the plant; and It includes an outermost lower opening formed through the lower surface of the outermost receiving portion; The above outermost receiving portion; is, A tray having a flat bottom surface formed so that a fastening member for fastening the tray to an external device can penetrate the outermost lower opening hole.

6. In Paragraph 5, The above at least one outermost flowerpot frame; is, A first outermost flowerpot frame arranged in the vertex region of the above plate, with a lower surface formed flat so that a first fastening member can pass through; and It includes a second outermost flowerpot frame arranged at a vertex region different from the vertex region of the plate above, with a lower surface formed flat so that a second fastening member can pass through it; The above-mentioned first outermost flowerpot frame is, A first outermost receiving portion formed to be concave toward the bottom of the above plate; and It includes a first outermost lower opening formed through the lower surface of the first outermost receiving portion; The above second outermost flowerpot frame is, A second outermost receiving portion formed to be concave toward the bottom of the above plate; and It includes a second outermost lower opening formed through the lower surface of the second outermost receiving portion; The above-mentioned first outermost receiving portion is, A first locking portion formed on the inner wall of the first outermost receiving portion such that when the first fastening member penetrates the first outermost lower opening hole, the first fastening member protrudes to the upper end of the plate and is coupled; The above second outermost receiving portion is, A tray comprising: a second locking portion formed on the inner wall of the second outermost receiving portion such that when the second fastening member penetrates the second outermost lower opening hole, the second fastening member is prevented from protruding to the top of the plate and thus connected.

7. In Paragraph 2, The above plurality of through holes; are, A tray comprising: at least one first set of through holes, including a plurality of through holes arranged along an imaginary line on the plate extending in the first direction, between a plurality of flowerpot frames included in the at least one set of flowerpot frames, and spaced apart from at least one of the adjacent other through holes and flowerpot frames by a first through hole distance.

8. In Paragraph 2, At least one set of flowerpot frames; is, It includes two or more sets of flowerpot frames arranged in the second direction at each of the second frame distances, and The above plurality of through holes; are, A tray comprising: at least one second set of through holes arranged between the two or more sets of flowerpot frames and spaced apart at each first through hole distance along a virtual line on the plate extending in the first direction.

9. In Paragraph 2, A tray in which, at the bottom or top of the tray, a plurality of flowerpot frames of at least one of the other trays pass through the plurality of through holes, and the other tray is moved a predetermined distance along an imaginary line on the plate extending in the first direction or the second direction and stacked alternately on the tray.

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