Automated movable plant cultivation system capable of artificial pollination

Abstract

The present invention provides an automated movable plant cultivation system capable of artificial pollination, comprising: a cultivation rack which is formed in multiple tiers up to a predetermined height, and which is structured such that a cultivation module can be mounted and detached at respective tiers; a transport unit which is mounted to be mountable on and detachable from the lower portion of the cultivation rack, and which changes the position of the cultivation rack; a pollination environment control module for managing the pollination environment of the cultivation module; and a control unit for controlling the transport unit and the pollination environment control module.

Description

Mobile automated plant cultivation system capable of artificial pollination

[0001] The present invention relates to a mobile automated plant cultivation system capable of artificial pollination.

[0002] The present invention is derived from research conducted as part of the Startup Growth Technology Development Project (R&D) of the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (Project No.: 2420015852, Project Management Agency: Korea Institute of Technology Information, SMEs and Startups, Research Project Name: Development of an Autonomous Transport Robot Capable of Lifting 1,000kg Class Heavy Loads for Plant Factories, Project Performing Agency: Rowain Co., Ltd., Research Period: 2025-01-01 ~ 2025-10-31).

[0003] Meanwhile, the Korean government has no property interest in all aspects of the present invention.

[0004]

[0005] For example, a smart farm is a type of intelligent farm that automates agricultural technology by integrating information and communication technology (ICT). It can use Internet of Things (IoT) technology to measure and analyze the temperature, humidity, amount of sunlight, carbon dioxide, and soil of crop cultivation facilities, and based on the analysis results, operate an automated system to change them to an appropriate state. It can also be remotely managed through mobile devices such as smartphones.

[0006] Therefore, smart farms equipped with automated systems can create high added value, such as improved productivity, efficiency, and quality, throughout the agricultural production, distribution, and consumption processes.

[0007] However, a smart farm automation system according to the prior art is merely a system for automating the cultivation environment of a traditional farm, that is, a traditional farm where seeds are planted in the soil and nutrients are supplied to grow crops, as illustrated in FIG. 1.

[0008] In other words, a smart farm automation system according to the prior art utilizes, for example, GPS to have a robot travel through a crop cultivation complex, receive various environmental information for crop cultivation, and transmit it to a server, and manages and controls the crop cultivation environment by operating various actuators within the cultivation complex according to the growth environment.

[0009] Therefore, in areas such as urban centers where soil for planting and cultivating crops is unavailable, it is difficult to establish a smart farm, and the inconvenience of having to transport crops from mountainous regions still persists.

[0010] Meanwhile, fruit and vegetable cultivation facilities mainly use manual pollination, wind-based pollen spraying, or artificial pollination methods utilizing pollinating insects. Here, manual pollination is a method in which a worker directly transfers pollen, which provides high accuracy, but in large-scale cultivation areas, it has the problem of low work efficiency and excessive labor requirements.

[0011] Furthermore, while wind-based pollination is a relatively simple method, there is a possibility that pollen may contaminate the interior of the facility or cause deformed fruits. Additionally, while insect pollinators can serve as natural pollinators, their use in artificially controlled environments may be limited due to hygiene management issues.

[0012] Therefore, there is a need for technology capable of solving the problems associated with the aforementioned conventional technology.

[0013]

[0014] The present invention provides a mobile automated plant cultivation system capable of artificial pollination that maximizes the efficiency of the internal space of a plant factory to increase production volume, reduces labor costs, and facilitates the expansion of automation regardless of area by equipping a cultivation rack, a transport unit, a cultivation environment control module, an environmental condition detection module, and a control unit with a structure that mounts and detaches a cultivation module of a specific structure. This allows the multi-tiered plant cultivation device to be moved via an unmanned transport vehicle to a cultivation site or pollination site, or to a harvest site or a site for mounting and detaching the cultivation module, thereby minimizing the space required for the movement of workers or robots and the installation of automated equipment.

[0015] In addition, the present invention can provide a mobile automated plant cultivation system capable of artificial pollination that can increase the fruit set rate by targeting and delivering an accurate amount of moisture through precise pollination work, and minimize the occurrence of deformed fruits caused by excessive or insufficient pollen delivery by controlling the moisture environment.

[0016] Meanwhile, the technical problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs from the description below.

[0017]

[0018] An embodiment of the present invention may provide a mobile automated plant cultivation system capable of artificial pollination, comprising: a cultivation rack having a structure configured in multiple tiers to a predetermined height upward, with a cultivation module mounted on each tier in a detachable structure; a transport unit mounted on the lower part of the cultivation rack in a detachable structure and changing the position of the cultivation rack; a moisture environment control module for managing the moisture environment of the cultivation module; and a control unit for controlling the transport unit and the moisture environment control module.

[0019] In addition, an embodiment of the present invention may provide a mobile automated plant cultivation system capable of artificial pollination, wherein the transport unit changes the position of the cultivation rack to a cultivation site and a work site, the work site includes at least one of a harvesting site, a cultivation module mounting and detachment site, and a pollination site, and the control unit controls the cultivation rack equipped with the cultivation module to change its position to a preset pollination site using the transport unit.

[0020] In addition, an embodiment of the present invention comprises a moisture environment control module that detaches the cultivation module from the cultivation rack and a stacker that mounts the artificially pollinated cultivation module onto the cultivation rack;

[0021] A transfer unit for transferring the above-mentioned cultivation module;

[0022] A housing disposed in the above-mentioned transfer unit and providing a space for moisture of the crop of the transferring cultivation module to be performed; and

[0023] Includes a watering unit disposed inside the above housing and performing watering of the crop of the cultivation module.

[0024] We can provide a mobile automated plant cultivation system capable of artificial pollination.

[0025] In addition, in an embodiment of the present invention, the stacker is,

[0026] A first stacker positioned at the front of the above housing to detach the cultivation module from the cultivation rack and place it on the transfer unit; and

[0027] A mobile automated plant cultivation system capable of artificial pollination can be provided, comprising a second stacker positioned at the rear end of the housing and mounting the cultivation module, upon completion of artificial pollination, onto the cultivation rack.

[0028] In addition, an embodiment of the present invention comprises a housing including a first housing and a second housing adjacent to the first housing, and

[0029] A first detachable area is located at the front end of the first housing, and a first mounting area is located at the rear end of the first housing.

[0030] A second detachable area is located at the front end of the second housing, and a second mounting area is located at the rear end of the second housing.

[0031] The first detachable area and the second mounting area are adjacent, and

[0032] The above-mentioned second detachable area and the above-mentioned first mounting area can provide a mobile automated plant cultivation system capable of adjacent artificial pollination.

[0033] In addition, in an embodiment of the present invention, the cultivation rack from which all the cultivation modules have been detached in the first detachment area is moved to the second mounting area via the transport unit, and

[0034] In the second mounting area above, the cultivation rack equipped with all the cultivation modules that have completed artificial pollination can provide a mobile automated plant cultivation system capable of artificial pollination that is moved to the cultivation location via the transport unit.

[0035] In addition, an embodiment of the present invention states that the moisture environment control module is

[0036] Placed within the above housing,

[0037] A mobile automated plant cultivation system capable of artificial pollination can be provided, further comprising a pollination unit that performs artificial pollination on the crops of the cultivation module.

[0038] In addition, in an embodiment of the present invention, the moisture unit is

[0039] A mobile automated plant cultivation system capable of artificial pollination can be provided by using at least one of the following methods: a blower pollination method, a robotic arm pollination method, a vibration pollination method, and a pollinator pollination method.

[0040] In addition, an embodiment of the present invention further includes an environment condition detection module that detects growth environment information provided to the cultivation module in real time and transmits it to a control unit.

[0041] We can provide a mobile automated plant cultivation system capable of artificial pollination.

[0042] In addition, an embodiment of the present invention further comprises a cultivation environment control module for managing the cultivation environment of the cultivation module; and the cultivation environment control module is,

[0043] A lighting unit mounted on each tier of the above-mentioned cultivation rack and operated to irradiate light onto the above-mentioned cultivation module;

[0044] An air management unit mounted on each tier of the cultivation rack and performing air circulation and temperature control of the cultivation module; and

[0045] A nutrient solution supply unit mounted on each tier of the cultivation rack and operating to supply nutrient solution to the cultivation module,

[0046] We can provide a mobile automated plant cultivation system capable of artificial pollination.

[0047] In addition, in an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit is,

[0048] After mounting the cultivation module on each tier of the cultivation rack that has entered the above-mentioned cultivation module mounting and detachment locations, the cultivation rack with the cultivation module mounted is controlled to change its position to the pre-set cultivation location using the above-mentioned transport unit, and

[0049] If there is a cultivation rack including a cultivation module that has reached the harvest time at the cultivation location, the cultivation rack is relocated to the harvest location using the transport unit, and then the cultivation module that has reached the harvest time is removed.

[0050] Controlling the cultivation rack from which the cultivation module has been removed at the harvesting location to be relocated to the location where the cultivation module is mounted and detached using the transport unit.

[0051] We can provide a mobile automated plant cultivation system capable of artificial pollination.

[0052]

[0053] According to an embodiment of the present invention, by providing a cultivation rack, a transport unit, a cultivation environment control module, an environmental condition detection module, and a control unit having a structure that mounts and detaches a cultivation module of a specific structure, the multi-tiered plant cultivation device can be moved via an unmanned transport vehicle to a cultivation site or pollination site, or to a harvest site or a place for mounting and detaching the cultivation module, thereby maximizing the efficiency of the internal space of a plant factory to increase production volume, reduce labor costs, and facilitate the expansion of automation regardless of the area, and thereby minimize the space for the movement passage of workers or robots and the installation of automation equipment.

[0054] In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, moisture can be targeted and delivered in an accurate amount through precise pollination, which can increase the fruit set rate, and by controlling the moisture environment, the occurrence of deformed fruits caused by excessive or insufficient pollen delivery can be minimized.

[0055] Meanwhile, the effects obtainable from the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned effects will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs from the description below.

[0056]

[0057] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a smart farm according to the prior art.

[0058] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a mobile automated plant cultivation system capable of artificial pollination according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0059] FIG. 3 is a schematic plan view showing a plant factory equipped with a mobile automated plant cultivation system capable of artificial pollination according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0060] FIG. 4 is a front schematic diagram showing a cultivation rack, a cultivation module, and a transport unit of a mobile automated plant cultivation system capable of artificial pollination according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0061] FIG. 5 is a front schematic diagram showing a cultivation rack, a transport unit, a wireless power providing module, a wireless power receiving module, and a power storage module according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0062] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view showing the cultivation module of Figure 4.

[0063] Figure 7 is an exploded assembly diagram showing the cultivation module of Figure 6.

[0064] Figure 8 is an example diagram illustrating a pollination location in a mobile automated plant cultivation system capable of artificial pollination.

[0065] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram showing the housing and moisture unit of Figure 8.

[0066] FIG. 10 is a control configuration diagram showing the control flow of a mobile automated plant cultivation system capable of artificial pollination according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0067]

[0068] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Embodiments of the present invention may be modified in various forms, and the scope of the present invention should not be interpreted as being limited to the embodiments below. These embodiments are provided to more fully explain the present invention to those with average knowledge in the art. Accordingly, the shapes of the elements in the drawings have been exaggerated to emphasize clearer explanations.

[0069] The configuration of the invention to clarify the solution to the problem to be solved by the present invention is described in detail with reference to the attached drawings based on preferred embodiments of the present invention. In assigning reference numbers to the components of the drawings, the same reference number is assigned to identical components even if they are located in different drawings, and it is noted in advance that components of other drawings may be cited if necessary when describing the drawings.

[0070] FIG. 2 shows a schematic diagram illustrating a mobile automated plant cultivation system capable of artificial pollination according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 shows a plan schematic diagram illustrating a plant factory equipped with a mobile automated plant cultivation system capable of artificial pollination according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0071] Referring to these drawings, according to the present embodiment, a mobile automated plant cultivation system capable of artificial pollination can be provided by including a cultivation rack (110) with a structure that mounts and detaches a cultivation module (120) of a specific structure, a transport unit (130), a cultivation environment control module (140), an environmental condition detection module (150), and a control unit (160), thereby maximizing the efficiency of the internal space of the plant factory to increase production volume, reduce labor costs, and facilitate the expansion of automation regardless of the area, by moving a multi-stage plant cultivation device to a cultivation location (P1) via an unmanned transport vehicle or to a work location (harvesting location (P2), a detachment location (P3) for mounting and detaching the cultivation module, or a pollination location (P4)), thereby minimizing the space for the movement passage of a worker or robot and the installation of automated equipment.

[0072] Hereinafter, each component constituting the mobile automated plant cultivation system (100) capable of artificial pollination according to the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0073] The cultivation rack (110) according to the present embodiment may be configured in multiple stages to a predetermined height upward, and may have a structure in which a cultivation module (120) is mounted on each stage in a way that allows for mounting and detachment.

[0074] The transport unit (130) according to the present embodiment is configured to be mounted in a structure that can be mounted and detached from the lower part of the cultivation rack (110), and can change the position of the cultivation rack (110) from the cultivation location (P1) to the work location (harvesting location (P2), cultivation module mounting and detachment location (P3), pollination location (P4)) according to a control signal from the central control device.

[0075] The cultivation environment control module (140) is configured to be mounted on the top of the cultivation rack (110) or on each of the tiers of the cultivation rack (110), and can irradiate light to the cultivation module (120), adjust the temperature, and supply nutrient solution according to the control signal of the control unit (160).

[0076] The environmental condition detection module (150) is configured to be mounted on each tier of the cultivation rack (110), and can detect in real time the light intensity, temperature, humidity, and nutrient solution status information provided to the cultivation module (120) mounted on each tier and transmit it to the control unit (160).

[0077] The control unit (160) is configured to be mounted on one side of the cultivation module (120), and stores a control signal value input from an operator internally, and can control the operation of the transport unit (130) and the cultivation environment control module (140) based on the control signal value stored internally.

[0078] At this time, as illustrated in FIG. 3, the control unit (160) according to the present embodiment can control the cultivation rack (110) with the cultivation module (120) mounted on each end of the cultivation rack (110) that has entered the cultivation module mounting and detachment location (P3), and then use the transport unit (130) to move the cultivation rack (110) with the cultivation module (120) mounted thereon to a preset cultivation location (P1). At this time, if there is a cultivation rack (110) containing a cultivation module (120) that has reached the harvest time at the cultivation location (P1), the control unit (160) according to the present embodiment can control the cultivation rack (110) to move to the harvest location (P2) using the transport unit (130), and then remove the cultivation module (120) that has reached the harvest time. Additionally, the control unit (160) according to the present embodiment can control the cultivation rack (110) from which the cultivation module (120) has been removed at the harvesting location (P2) to be relocated to the cultivation module mounting and removal location (P3) using the transport unit (130). Additionally, if there is a cultivation rack (110) containing a cultivation module (120) that has reached the pollination stage at the cultivation location (P1), the control unit (160) can control the cultivation rack (110) to be relocated to the pollination location (P4) using the transport unit (130), and then remove the cultivation module (120) that has reached the pollination stage.

[0079] In this case, according to the present embodiment, the cultivation rack (110) itself, equipped with a plurality of cultivation modules (120), can be easily and safely moved to a cultivation location (P1), a harvesting location (P2), a cultivation module mounting and detachment location (P3), or a pollination location (P4) using a transport unit (130). Additionally, a lower surface structure is formed on the lower part of the cultivation rack (110) that can be mounted on the upper surface of the transport unit (130), thereby significantly reducing the space required during the movement of the cultivation rack (110), and thus providing a mobile automated plant cultivation system capable of artificial pollination that can effectively utilize the internal space of a plant factory.

[0080] In addition, according to the present embodiment, by providing a control unit (160) that performs a specific control operation, when the time for harvesting a plant grown in a cultivation module (120) mounted on each end of a cultivation rack (110) is reached, the cultivation rack (110) with the cultivation module (120) mounted thereon can be moved to a harvesting location (P2) to remove the cultivation module (120) and easily perform the harvesting operation. Furthermore, the cultivation rack (110) from which a portion of the cultivation module (120) has been removed for harvesting can be moved to a cultivation module mounting and detachment location (P3) to easily mount a new cultivation module (120). When watering is required, the cultivation rack (110) can be moved to an independently partitioned watering location (P4) to perform the watering operation. Since harvesting, cultivation initiation, and watering operations can be easily performed, a mobile automated plant cultivation system capable of artificial pollination can be provided that maximizes the operational efficiency of the plant cultivation system.

[0081] FIG. 4 shows a front schematic view illustrating a cultivation rack, a cultivation module, and a transport unit of a mobile automated plant cultivation system capable of artificial pollination according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 shows a front schematic view illustrating a cultivation rack, a transport unit, a wireless power providing module, a wireless power receiving module, and a power storage module according to another embodiment of the present invention. In addition, FIG. 6 shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view illustrating the cultivation module of FIG. 4.

[0082] As illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 6, the cultivation environment control module (140) according to the present embodiment may be configured to include a lighting unit (141) of a specific structure and a nutrient solution supply unit (143).

[0083] In this case, according to the present embodiment, by mounting a cultivation environment control module (140) including a lighting unit (141) and a nutrient solution supply unit (143) that perform specific roles to operate independently on each tier of the cultivation rack (110) on which the cultivation module (120) is mounted, an independent cultivation environment can be provided for each cultivation module (120) mounted on each tier of the cultivation rack (110). Consequently, plants with different growth times can be cultivated independently on each tier of the cultivation rack (110), or plants with different growth environments can be cultivated independently on each tier of the cultivation rack (110). As a result, an individual growth environment can be provided using a single transport unit (130), thereby providing a mobile automated plant cultivation system capable of artificial pollination that can effectively utilize the internal space of the plant factory.

[0084] Specifically, the lighting unit (141) is configured to be mounted on each tier of the cultivation rack (110) and can operate to irradiate light onto the cultivation module (120) according to a control signal from the control unit (160). At this time, the lighting unit (141) may be configured to include a first lighting unit (141a) mounted at a certain distance from the inner upper surface of the upper body (112) and a second lighting unit (141b) mounted at a certain distance from the inner side surface of the upper body (112).

[0085] The nutrient solution supply unit (143) is configured to be mounted on each end of the cultivation rack (110) and can operate to supply nutrient solution to the cultivation module (120) according to a control signal from the control unit (160).

[0086] Specifically, the nutrient solution supply unit (143) may be configured to include a nutrient solution storage tank (143a) for storing nutrient solution, a first nutrient solution supply unit (143b), a second nutrient solution supply unit (143c), and a nutrient solution receiving unit (143d). The nutrient solution storage tank (143a) may be configured to have a predetermined volume capable of storing nutrient solution internally and may be mounted in a detachable structure at the top of the cultivation rack (110). The first nutrient solution supply unit (143b) may be configured to be mounted in a structure communicating with the nutrient solution storage tank (143a) and may be a pipe structure extending toward the cultivation module (120) to operate according to a control signal from the control unit (160) to supply nutrient solution to the cultivation module (120). The second nutrient solution supply unit (143c) is configured to be mounted in a structure that communicates with the nutrient solution storage tank (143a), and can deliver the nutrient solution to the nutrient solution receiving unit (143d) mounted on another cultivation module (120) according to a control signal from the control unit (160). Additionally, the nutrient solution receiving unit (143d) is configured to be mounted in a structure that communicates with the nutrient solution storage tank (143a), and can receive the nutrient solution from the second nutrient solution supply unit (143c) mounted on another cultivation module (120) according to a control signal from the control unit (160) and store the nutrient solution in the nutrient solution storage tank (143a).

[0087] At this time, a nutrient solution receiving nozzle (121a) may be installed on the side of the cultivation module (120) in a structure connected to the first nutrient solution supply unit (143b). Additionally, the nutrient solution receiving nozzle (121a) of the cultivation module (120) is equipped with an opening / closing valve that operates under the control of the control unit (160) to control the amount of nutrient solution supplied from the first nutrient solution supply unit (143b). It is also preferable that a water level detection sensor be installed inside the cultivation module (120) to detect the amount of injected nutrient solution in real time and transmit it to the control unit (160).

[0088] In this case, according to the present embodiment, by providing a nutrient solution supply unit (143) comprising a nutrient solution storage tank (143a) of a specific structure, a first nutrient solution supply unit (143b), a second nutrient solution supply unit (143c), and a nutrient solution receiving unit (143d), different cultivation racks (110) can exchange the required nutrient solution with each other. When nutrient solution injection is required, the nutrient solution can be delivered to multiple cultivation racks (110) by simply providing the nutrient solution to only one cultivation rack (110). Therefore, no separate work is required to supply the nutrient solution to multiple cultivation racks (110), and as a result, a mobile automated plant cultivation system capable of artificial pollination can be provided that can significantly reduce the time required for plant cultivation management.

[0089] Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 5 together with FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, a wireless power supply module (C1) that provides power to each cultivation rack (110) may be buried in the ground of the cultivation site (P1) according to the present embodiment. On the lower surface of the cultivation rack (110), a structure is formed that can be placed on the upper surface of a transport unit, and a wireless power receiving module (C2) that receives power in conjunction with the wireless power supply module (C1) buried in the ground of the cultivation site (P1) may be mounted in a structure that allows for vertical position change. Additionally, a power storage module (C3) that stores power received from the wireless power receiving module (C2) and provides the stored power to the cultivation module (120), cultivation environment control module (140), environment condition detection module (150), and control unit (160) mounted on each stage may be mounted inside the cultivation rack (110).

[0090] In this case, according to the present embodiment, by providing a wireless power supply module (C1), a wireless power receiving module (C2), and a power storage module (C3) that perform specific roles, power required for the cultivation module (120), the cultivation environment control module (140), the environment condition detection module (150), and the control unit (160) can be effectively supplied, thereby eliminating the need for a separate power cable required for power supply, and thus providing a mobile automated plant cultivation system capable of artificial pollination that can effectively utilize the internal space of the plant factory.

[0091] Meanwhile, the cultivation module (120) according to the present embodiment may be configured to include a lower body (121) of a specific structure, an object port position fixing plate (122), and an object port (124), as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7.

[0092] Specifically, the lower body (121) of the cultivation module (120) is a structure that can be mounted and detached from each end of the cultivation rack (110), has a receiving space formed inside for storing nutrient solution, is a box-shaped structure with an open top, and may have a nutrient solution receiving nozzle (121a) formed on one side.

[0093] The object port position fixing plate (122) is configured to be detachably mounted on the upper open surface of the lower body (121), and may be a plate-shaped structure in which a plurality of object port insertion holes (123) are formed at regular intervals.

[0094] Additionally, the individual port (124) is inserted into the individual port insertion opening (123) in a detachable structure and extends into the lower body (121) to a predetermined depth, thereby forming a space for planting an individual to be cultivated inside, and a plurality of penetration holes (124a) can be formed on the side to allow nutrient solution to penetrate.

[0095] At this time, an upper body (112) may be mounted on the upper surface of each tier of the cultivation rack (110) in a structure that allows for vertical position change. Specifically, the upper body (112) may be configured to operate according to a control signal from a control unit (160), and may be structured to change position downward and be mounted on the upper surface of a lower body (121) to form a space of a predetermined size.

[0096] In this case, according to the present embodiment, a cultivation module (120) comprising a lower body (121) of a specific structure, an individual port position fixing plate (122), and an individual port (124) is provided, and by mounting an upper body (112) of a specific structure on the upper surface of each tier of the cultivation rack (110) so as to be repositionable in the vertical direction, the upper body (112) can be stably moved upward to remove the cultivation module (120) mounted on each tier of the cultivation rack (110) to open the cultivation module (120), and when a new cultivation module (120) is mounted, the upper body (112) can be stably moved downward to close the cultivation module (120) into a space independent from the outside, thereby providing a mobile automated plant cultivation system capable of artificial pollination that can provide an independent cultivation environment for each cultivation module (120).

[0097] FIG. 8 is an example diagram illustrating a pollination site in a mobile automated plant cultivation system capable of artificial pollination, and FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing the housing and pollination unit of FIG. 8.

[0098] The pollination site (P4) can be used to pollinate crops (e.g., fruits and vegetables) of the cultivation module.

[0099] Here, referring to FIG. 3, the pollination site (P4) can be located in the space inside the barrier wall so as to be isolated from the cultivation site (P1). This prevents pollen generated during the pollination process from entering the cultivation site (P1) and the interior space of the plant factory. That is, the pollination site (P4) can be separated from the outside space by an automatic opening and closing door that is selectively opened only when entering or exiting the cultivation rack (110).

[0100] At the moisture location (P4), a moisture environment control module (200) for managing the moisture environment of the cultivation module (120) may be placed.

[0101] The moisture environment control module (200) may include a stacker (210), a transfer unit (220), a housing (230), and a moisture unit (240).

[0102] The stacker (210) can perform the function of detaching the cultivation module (120) mounted on the cultivation rack (110) and then mounting the artificially pollinated cultivation module back onto the cultivation rack (110).

[0103] The stacker (210) may consist of a frame and a lifting unit, although not specifically illustrated.

[0104] The frame is a sturdy frame that forms the main body of the stacker (210), designed to be stably fixed to the ground, and is manufactured as a modular type that is easy to assemble and disassemble, so it can be used in various installation environments.

[0105] The lifting unit is connected to a lifting platform and is required to have rigidity capable of withstanding a load, as it lifts the cultivation module (120) from the cultivation rack (110) and the transfer unit (220).

[0106] Such lifting units may be composed of a hydraulic system using hydraulics to lift high loads smoothly and stably, an electric motor using a combination of an electric motor and a gearbox for precise position control, or a chain and pulley system using a chain or cable mechanism that supports the mechanical operation of the lifting device.

[0107] Meanwhile, the stacker (210) may include additional sensors to perform real-time position correction during the growth process (the process of attaching and detaching the cultivation module (120)). Through this, the balance and position of the cultivation module (120) can be precisely adjusted and moved to a preset optimal position.

[0108] For example, it may include at least one of a position sensor capable of precise position adjustment by detecting the position of the cultivation module (120) in real time, a level sensor that assists the cultivation module (120) in maintaining a horizontal state, or a load sensor that ensures safety by detecting the weight of the cultivation module (120) and the load status of the growth device.

[0109] Additionally, the stacker (210) may further include a shock absorption device consisting of a spring, a damper, or a hydraulic-based device to protect the regeneration module (120) from shock or vibration that may occur during the regeneration process.

[0110] Meanwhile, the stacker (210) may be configured as a single unit at the pollination site (P4), but it is preferable to configure it as a plurality. As a specific example, the stacker (210) may include a first stacker (211) positioned at the front end of the housing (230) to detach the cultivation module (120) from the cultivation rack (110) and place it on the transfer unit (220), and a second stacker (212) positioned at the rear end of the housing (230) to mount the cultivation module (120), which has undergone artificial pollination, onto the cultivation rack (110).

[0111] The transfer unit (220) is a combination of straight and curved conveyor belts, which can form a closed structure by achieving smooth movement with low vibration and an efficient path design.

[0112] The transfer unit (220) moves in a pitch, and during a single pitch movement, the cultivation module (120) placed on the transfer unit (220) can be transferred into the housing (230), or the cultivation module (120) that has completed artificial pollination inside the housing (230) can be transferred to the outside of the housing (230). Additionally, while the transfer unit (220) is stopped between single pitches, the cultivation module (120) can be placed on the transfer unit (220) via the stacker (210), or the cultivation module (120) that has completed artificial pollination can be removed from the transfer unit (220) via the stacker (210). Additionally, during the time the transfer unit (220) is stopped, artificial pollination of the crop of the cultivation module (120) can be completed inside the housing (230).

[0113] Here, the stopping time of the transfer unit (220) can be set based on the time during which artificial pollination is performed on the crop of the cultivation module (120) within the housing (230), and can be set in various ways depending on the shape or type of the crop and the pollination method of the pollination unit (240).

[0114] Meanwhile, at least one housing (230) may be disposed in the transfer unit (220), and at least two housings (230A, 230B) may be installed to improve the moisture process speed.

[0115] That is, the housing (230) may include a first housing (230A) and a second housing (230B) adjacent to the first housing (230A). Of course, although not illustrated, the housing (230) may be composed of three or more.

[0116] Here, a first detachable area (S11) is located at the front end of the first housing (230A), and a first mounting area (S12) is located at the rear end of the first housing (230A).

[0117] A second detachable area (S21) is located at the front end of the second housing (230B), and a second mounting area (S22) is located at the rear end of the second housing (230B). The first detachable area (S11) and the second mounting area (S22) are adjacent, and the second detachable area (S21) and the first mounting area (S12) can be arranged adjacently.

[0118] Meanwhile, the cultivation rack (110) from which all cultivation modules (120) have been detached in the first detachment area (S11) is moved to the second mounting area (S22) via the transport unit (130), and the cultivation rack (110) from which all cultivation modules (120') that have undergone artificial pollination in the second mounting area (S21) is mounted can be moved to the cultivation site (P1) via the transport unit (130). Through this, the movement path of the cultivation rack (110) can be minimized and the watering efficiency can be improved.

[0119] Here, since the cultivation module (120, 120') is different at the time the cultivation rack (110) is introduced into the moisture location (P4) and at the time the cultivation module (120') that has completed moisture is stored thereafter, the management number of the cultivation rack (110) in the control unit may be changed.

[0120] Referring to FIG. 9, the housing (230) of a mobile automated plant cultivation system capable of artificial pollination according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a housing body (231), an inlet / outlet port (232), a blower unit (235), a suction unit (236), and a discharge unit (237).

[0121] The housing body (231) can provide a space (233) for watering the crops of the cultivation module (120) transported through the transport unit (220).

[0122] It is desirable that the entrance / exit port (232) has a height that does not interfere with the entry / exit of the cultivation module (120).

[0123] The blower unit (235) and the suction unit (236) can be installed and positioned on the side of the entrance / exit port (232), and can prevent pollen or vector insects, etc., from being discharged through the entrance / exit port (232).

[0124] The suction unit (236) can be positioned relatively close to the inlet / outlet (232) compared to the blower unit (235).

[0125] Here, the blower unit (235) can supply external air or inert gas to the transfer unit (220) side, thereby forming an air barrier on each of the inlet / outlet (232) sides.

[0126] The blower unit (235) is positioned adjacent to the inlet / outlet (232) and may include a discharge pipe providing a discharge path and a discharge pump providing power to discharge the air stored in the tank, etc., which is connected to a tank (not shown) that provides discharged air (or inert gas).

[0127] Meanwhile, the tank can be excluded here, and the exhaust pump can be replaced with a blower fan for airflow.

[0128] Meanwhile, the blower unit (235) can be configured to surround each of the inlet / outlet (232).

[0129] Here, although not shown, the inner surface of the blower unit (235) and the inner surface of the entrance / exit (232) may be located on the same plane.

[0130] The suction unit (236) may include a suction port at the tip that sucks up pollen or vector insects discharged from the housing body (231) and is positioned adjacent to the entrance / exit port (232), a suction pipe connected thereto that provides a suction path, a suction pump that provides suction power from the suction pipe, and a tank that stores the sucked-up pollen or vector insects.

[0131] Meanwhile, the pollen or vector insect sucked in through the suction unit (236) can be directly introduced into the internal space (233) of the housing body (231) through the discharge unit (237).

[0132] Additionally, the suction unit (236) may further include a fan that forms an airflow.

[0133] Meanwhile, the suction unit (236) may be configured to surround each of the inlet / outlet ports (232).

[0134] Here, although not shown, the inner surface of the suction unit (236) and the inner surface of the inlet / outlet (232) may be located on the same plane.

[0135] Additionally, although not shown, the inner surface of the blower unit (235), the inner surface of the suction unit (236), and the inner surface of the inlet / outlet (232) may be located on the same plane.

[0136] The discharge unit (237) can be connected to the suction unit (236) through a connecting pipe (not shown) disposed inside the housing body (231).

[0137] This discharge unit (237) is positioned above the crop of the cultivation module (120) and discharges the sucked-in pollen directly to the crop side, which can help with artificial pollination.

[0138] The moisture unit (240) is placed inside the housing (230) to allow for moisture to be applied to the crops of the cultivation module (120).

[0139] Although the watering unit (240) is not specifically described in the present invention, the watering unit (240) can perform artificial pollination of the crops of the cultivation module (120) using at least one of the following methods: a blower watering method, a robotic arm watering method, a vibration watering method, and a pollinator watering method.

[0140]

[0141] FIG. 10 is a control configuration diagram showing the control flow of a mobile automated plant cultivation system capable of artificial pollination according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0142] As illustrated in FIG. 10, the control unit (160) according to the present embodiment may be configured to include a wireless communication module (161) that performs a specific role.

[0143] Specifically, the wireless communication module (161) embedded in the control unit (160) may be configured to interact with the operator's smart device.

[0144] At this time, the control unit (160) according to the present embodiment can provide data obtained from the environmental condition detection module (150) and data regarding the operating status of the cultivation environment control module (140) to the operator's smart device in real time using the wireless communication module (161).

[0145] Additionally, the control unit (160) receives a control signal value input to the operator's smart device using a wireless communication module (161), stores it internally, updates the control signal value stored internally in real time, and simultaneously controls the operation of the transport unit (130), cultivation environment control module (140), and moisture environment control module (200) based on the control signal value stored internally.

[0146] In this case, according to the present embodiment, by providing a control unit (160) equipped with a wireless communication module (161) that performs a specific role, the operator can easily monitor the current status of a mobile automated plant cultivation system capable of artificial pollination in real time and easily control it.

[0147]

[0148] The above detailed description is illustrative of the present invention. Furthermore, the foregoing describes preferred embodiments of the present invention, and the present invention may be used in various other combinations, modifications, and environments. That is, modifications or alterations are possible within the scope of the concept of the invention disclosed herein, the scope equivalent to the disclosed content, and / or the scope of the art or knowledge. The described embodiments describe the best state for implementing the technical concept of the present invention, and various modifications required for specific fields of application and uses of the present invention are possible. Accordingly, the above detailed description of the invention is not intended to limit the present invention to the disclosed embodiments. Additionally, the appended claims should be interpreted as including other embodiments.

[0149]

[0150] [Explanation of the symbol]

[0151] 100: Mobile automated plant cultivation system capable of artificial pollination

[0152] P1: Cultivation location

[0153] P2: Harvest location

[0154] P3: Location for mounting and removing the regeneration module

[0155] C1: Wireless power supply module

[0156] C2: Wireless power acceptance module

[0157] C3: Power storage module

[0158] 110: Cultivation rack

[0159] 111: The section where the cultivation module is mounted

[0160] 112: Upper main body

[0161] 120: Cultivation Module

[0162] 121: Lower body

[0163] 121a: Nutrient solution receiving nozzle

[0164] 122: Cultivation Tray

[0165] 123: Object Port Insertion Point

[0166] 124: Object Port

[0167] 124a: Penetration

[0168] 130: Transport Unit

[0169] 140: Cultivation Environment Control Module

[0170] 141: Lighting Unit

[0171] 141a: First lighting unit

[0172] 141b: Second lighting unit

[0173] 143: Nutrient supply unit

[0174] 143a: Nutrient solution storage tank

[0175] 143b: First nutrient solution supply unit

[0176] 143c: Second nutrient solution supply unit

[0177] 143d: Nutrient solution receiving unit

[0178] 150: Environmental condition detection module

[0179] 160: Control Unit

[0180] 161: Wireless communication module

[0181] 200: Moisture Environment Control Module

[0182] 210: Stacker

[0183] 220: Transfer unit

[0184] 230: Housing

[0185] 240: Moisture unit

Claims

1. A cultivation rack having a structure configured in multiple tiers upward to a predetermined height, with a structure in which a cultivation module can be mounted and detached on each tier; A transport unit mounted in a detachable structure on the lower part of the cultivation rack and changing the position of the cultivation rack; A moisture environment control module for managing the moisture environment of the cultivation module above; and A control unit comprising the above-mentioned transport unit and a moisture environment control module, Mobile automated plant cultivation system capable of artificial pollination.

2. In Paragraph 1, The above transport unit changes the location of the cultivation rack to a cultivation area and a work area, and The above workspace includes at least one of a harvesting area, a cultivation module mounting and detachment area, and a pollination area. The above control unit is, Controlling the cultivation rack equipped with the cultivation module to change its position to a preset moisture location using the transport unit, Mobile automated plant cultivation system capable of artificial pollination.

3. In Paragraph 2, The above moisture environment control module is A stacker that detaches the cultivation module from the cultivation rack and mounts the artificially pollinated cultivation module onto the cultivation rack; A transfer unit for transferring the above-mentioned cultivation module; A housing disposed in the above-mentioned transfer unit and providing a space for moisture of the crop of the transferring cultivation module to be performed; and Includes a watering unit disposed inside the above housing and performing watering of the crop of the cultivation module. Mobile automated plant cultivation system capable of artificial pollination.

4. In Paragraph 3, The above stacker is, A first stacker positioned at the front of the above housing to detach the cultivation module from the cultivation rack and place it on the transfer unit; and A mobile automated plant cultivation system capable of artificial pollination, comprising a second stacker positioned at the rear end of the housing and mounting the cultivation module, upon completion of artificial pollination, onto the cultivation rack.

5. In Paragraph 4, The above housing includes a first housing and a second housing adjacent to the first housing, and A first detachable area is located at the front end of the first housing, and a first mounting area is located at the rear end of the first housing. A second detachable area is located at the front end of the second housing, and a second mounting area is located at the rear end of the second housing. The first detachable area and the second mounting area are adjacent, and The above-mentioned second detachable area and the above-mentioned first mounting area are adjacent mobile automated plant cultivation systems capable of artificial pollination.

6. In Paragraph 5, The cultivation rack, from which all cultivation modules have been detached in the first detachment area, is moved to the second mounting area via the transport unit, and A mobile automated plant cultivation system capable of artificial pollination, wherein the cultivation rack equipped with all cultivation modules that have completed artificial pollination in the second mounting area is moved to the cultivation location via the transport unit.

7. In Paragraph 3, The above moisture environment control module is Placed within the above housing, A mobile automated plant cultivation system capable of artificial pollination, further comprising a pollination unit that performs artificial pollination on crops of the cultivation module.

8. In Paragraph 7, The above moisture unit is A mobile automated plant cultivation system capable of artificial pollination, which performs artificial pollination using at least one of a blower pollination method, a robotic arm pollination method, a vibration pollination method, and a pollinator pollination method.

9. In Paragraph 2, Further comprising an environmental condition detection module that detects growth environment information provided to the cultivation module in real time and transmits it to a control unit, Mobile automated plant cultivation system capable of artificial pollination.

10. In Paragraph 9, It further includes a cultivation environment control module that manages the cultivation environment of the above-mentioned cultivation module; and the cultivation environment control module, A lighting unit mounted on each tier of the above-mentioned cultivation rack and operated to irradiate light onto the above-mentioned cultivation module; An air management unit mounted on each tier of the cultivation rack and performing air circulation and temperature control of the cultivation module; and A nutrient solution supply unit mounted on each tier of the cultivation rack and operating to supply nutrient solution to the cultivation module, Mobile automated plant cultivation system capable of artificial pollination.

11. In Paragraph 10, The above control unit is, After mounting the cultivation module on each tier of the cultivation rack that has entered the above-mentioned cultivation module mounting and detachment locations, the cultivation rack with the cultivation module mounted is controlled to change its position to the pre-set cultivation location using the above-mentioned transport unit, and If there is a cultivation rack including a cultivation module that has reached the harvest time at the cultivation location, the cultivation rack is relocated to the harvest location using the transport unit, and then the cultivation module that has reached the harvest time is removed. Controlling the cultivation rack from which the cultivation module has been removed at the harvesting location to be relocated to the location where the cultivation module is mounted and detached using the transport unit. Mobile automated plant cultivation system capable of artificial pollination.

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