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    • 专利摘要:
    The pot has a container for the plant substrate, a container for a water supply, and means for supplying water from the water supply to the substrate. It comprises: an outer container (300) closed at the bottom and open at the top; an inner container (100, 200) defining a cavity (C1) for the substrate, the outer container and the inner container defining therebetween a cavity (C4) for a water reserve and which can be nested and deburred relative to one another; to the other ; pumping means (P) integral with the inner container with an inlet exposed to the water supply, and connected to a pumping control circuit (CC); and means (500, 501, 502) for fluid connection between an outlet of the pumping means and at least one irrigation port (127) located at the top of the inner container. Irrigation is done from the top, and the pot is easy to maintain and clean.
    公开号:FR3031002A1
    申请号:FR1463363
    申请日:2014-12-29
    公开日:2016-07-01
    发明作者:Arthur Petry；Vincent Bihler
    申请人:Parrot SA；
    IPC主号:
    专利说明:

    [0001] The present invention relates generally to pots and other plant containers, and more specifically pots with irrigation devices or humidification of the earth. For a long time, pots of the "Riviera" type have been known, including a container provided in the lower part with a space forming a water reserve. A horizontal intermediate plate separates the substrate from this space, and fibrous elements in contact with the substrate soak in the water reserve and bring the water back to the earth by capillarity. A conduit is also provided on the height of the pot to fill the water supply from the upper region of the pot. This known irrigation principle keeps the soil moist. However, it is extremely dependent on the quality of the substrate, and frequently gives rise to an excess of humidity in the lower part of the substrate, and a moisture defect in the upper part of the substrate.
    [0002] This is generally detrimental to the health of the plant, inducing phenomena such as root rot, etc. In addition, such pots are extremely difficult to clean, generally involving a removal of the plant and its repotting, which is problematic in particular for houseplants (risk of contamination, moisture of the substrate, etc.). The present invention aims to improve plant pots with water reserve and to propose a pot which on the one hand ensures irrigation more conducive to the health of plants, and secondly is easy to maintain and clean.
    [0003] To this end, a pot for plant water, of the type having a container for the plant substrate, a container for a water reserve, and means for supplying water to the reserve of water are proposed. water to the substrate, characterized in that it comprises: - an outer container closed at the bottom and open at the top; an inner container defining a cavity for the substrate, the outer container and the inner container defining between them a cavity for a reserve of water and being able to be nested and deburred with respect to each other; A pumping means secured to the inner container and an inlet of which is exposed to the water reserve, said pumping means being connected to a pumping control circuit; and fluidic connection means between an outlet of the pumping means and at least one irrigation orifice located in the upper part of the inner container. Certain preferred but non-limiting aspects of the pot according to the invention comprise the following characteristics, taken individually or in any combination that the skilled person will apprehend as being technically compatible: the pot also comprises a saucer in which the outer container is suitable to come to join; said cavity for a water reserve is of generally annular cross-section; The inner container comprises two elements nested one inside the other; an inner element of the inner container comprises an upper part forming the cavity for the substrate, and a lower part housing the pumping means and the associated control means; The pot comprises a set of irrigation orifices distributed on the inner periphery of the inner container; the irrigation orifices extend from an annular cavity defined jointly by at least two elements of the pot; the fluidic connection means comprise at least one tubular conduit extending between the outlet of the pumping means and the irrigation orifices via a chimney projecting into the cavity for the substrate; the inner member of the inner container defines at least one cavity for the pumping means and the control circuit, and an outer member of the inner container is adapted to close at least partially the one or more cavities; and the pot comprises at least one channel for discharging an excess of water into the substrate, extending between the cavity for the substrate and the cavity for the water reserve.
    [0004] An embodiment of the invention will now be described with reference to the appended drawings in which the same references designate, from one figure to another, identical or functionally similar elements.
    [0005] Figure 1 is a side elevational view of a water storage pot according to the invention. Figure 2 is a perspective view of the pot of Figure 1. Figure 3 is a generally axial vertical sectional view of the pot elements, separated from each other.
    [0006] Figure 4A is a generally axial vertical sectional view of the pot members assembled. Figure 4B is a perspective view of the section of Figure 4A. Figure 5 is a vertical sectional view in a plane orthogonal to the sectional plane of Figures 4A and 4B.
    [0007] Figures 6 and 7 are views in generally axial vertical section of the pot with its partially separated and partially nested elements, in two different situations. Figure 8 is a view similar to Figure 4A, illustrating means for conveying water.
    [0008] Figure 9 is a perspective view, partly in transparency, also illustrating the means for conveying water. Figure 10 is a perspective view of the pot, an outer member thereof is not visible.
    [0009] Referring to the drawings, a plant pot, especially for a green or indoor flowering plant, comprises mainly four elements: a first and a second element 100 and 200 are able to fit together to form a container for a substrate (earth, sand, potting soil, etc. in various possible mixtures) not shown; a third element 300 is intended to receive, by interlocking from above, the first and second elements 100, 200; a cup 400 which supports all the elements 100, 200, 300.
    [0010] These elements are preferably all made of injected plastic, but any other materials compatible with their shapes and their functions are of course possible. The first member 100 or inner member comprises an upper main portion 120 having a generally upwardly flared side wall 122 and a bottom wall 124. These two walls define a cavity C1 for the plant substrate. The first element 100 also comprises a lower portion 140 which is fixed, for example by clipping, below the bottom wall 124. This portion 140 has an outer vertical wall 142, an inner vertical wall 143 closed by a wall a top 144 of complex shape, and a lower opening closed by a cover 146, the walls 143, 144 and the cover 146 together defining a cavity C2 for receiving a pump P, not shown in most of the figures but illustrated schematically in Figure 8, whose role and operation will be explained in the following. Figure 3 more particularly illustrates a water intake 148, optionally incorporating a strainer, formed in the cover 146 and located in the lower region of the cavity C2, for feeding the pump, and a shaped nozzle 149 in the top wall 144 (bottom of the cavity C2) connected to the outlet of the pump and connected to an irrigation tube as will be seen in detail later. In the bottom wall 124 of the upper portion 120 of the first member 100 are defined two openings 125 which communicate in watertight manner with two generally vertical channels 145 formed by the lower portion 140, which channels 145 substantially cover the entire vertical extent of the lower portion 140 and open at their upper and lower ends.
    [0011] A membrane permeable to water but not permitting the substrate (not shown), for example, felt, nonwoven, plastic or metallic grid, etc. The bottom portion of the element 100 also includes a lateral cavity C3 defined by a local recess of the wall 142 and intended A battery, an electronic control circuit, etc., these components are not shown in most of the figures and are schematically illustrated (reference CC) in Figure 8. The element 100 further comprises a chimney portion 160 extending locally, in a generally vertical direction, along side wall 122, on the interior side thereof. This chimney has a horizontal section generally U-shaped, closed by the adjacent area of the wall 122, being fixed thereon by clipping, gluing, ultrasonic welding, etc.
    [0012] This chimney has the function of conveying the water pumped by the pump P into the upper region of the upper part 120 of the element 100 by means which will be described hereinafter. This upper region comprises a delimited peripheral channel 126, as shown in particular in FIG. 5, by the upper region of the wall 122, by an outer rim 130 extending generally downwards from the top of said wall 122. and lastly by cooperation between upper interlocking arrangements formed in the upper region of the element 200 and in the upper region of the element 300. These arrangements comprise in particular a collar 206 projecting outwards from the This peripheral channel 126 opens into the upper region of the wall 122 forming the cavity C1 via a set of orifices 127. Finally, the upper part 120 of the first element 100 also has, at the level of the a recess of the cavity C1 (see FIG. 1) a filling passage 128 separated from said cavity while being integrated with the generally circular contour of the pot, and intended to accommodate, preferably removably, a filter basket 132, the passage 128 and the filter basket 132 allowing a user to fill a reserve of water from the pot, as will be described later .
    [0013] This passage 128, closed on itself, has an upper part with inclined faces 129 forming a funnel. A second element 200 of the pot or intermediate element which has substantially the same contours as the parts 120 and 140 of the first element once assembled, and has a side wall 202 and a bottom wall 204.
    [0014] In addition, two vertical channels 205, open at the top and at the bottom, are formed in the bottom wall 204 and arranged in alignment with the channels 145 of the lower part 140 of the element 100. As shown in particular in FIG. 5, Channels 205 fit into an enlarged base 5 of the channels 145, in a sealed manner (by plastic-plastic contact or by means of a specific seal), the base of the cavity C1 thus communicating with the bottom of the channel. element 200 via the aforementioned membranes. The first element 100 fits tightly into the second element 200, with cooperation of shapes as illustrated in the figures, the second element 200 having the main functions of protecting the various members accommodated on the first element 100 and defining an inner wall generally smooth for a water reserve of generally annular cross section, as will be described hereinafter. Advantageously, the cooperation of shapes between the elements 100 and 200 includes an angular indexing performed in particular by a localized recess 202a of the lateral wall 200 of the second element, which cooperates with a homologous recess 142a formed locally in the side wall 142 of the lower part 140 of the element 100. The pot comprises a third element 300 or outer element which has a generally circular shape, with a flared side wall 302 and a bottom wall 304. This element is intended to receive , here again by interlocking, the assembly formed of the elements 100, 200 delimiting an annular cavity C4 forming a water reserve.
    [0015] This cavity C4 opens on the outside in the upper part via the filter basket 130, which engages downwards in said cavity, thus allowing the filling of the reserve from above. The bottom wall 304 is completely continuous to retain water in the cavity C4 without risk of leakage. The lower openings of the channels 145 open into the bottom region of this cavity, immediately below the element 200, at a downward recess 304a formed in the bottom wall 304. Furthermore, the water intake 148 of the pump housed in the cavity C2 is also at the bottom of the water supply.
    [0016] The pot further comprises a saucer 400 having a flared side wall 402 and a bottom 404, this saucer being intended to receive by interlocking the base of the element 300, itself housing the elements 100 and 200.
    [0017] Referring now to FIGS. 8 and 9, there is shown the irrigation circuit of the substrate contained in the cavity C1 of the pot. A flexible or semi-rigid tubular duct 500 is connected at its lower end to the nozzle 140 which belongs to the lower part 140 of the element 100 and which is connected to the outlet of the pump.
    [0018] This duct extends from below the bottom 124 of the upper part towards the cavity C3 defined by the chimney 160. At an intermediate height of the chimney 160, it is subdivided into two sections 501. 502 which emerge from the chimney through two notches 161, 162 formed laterally therein and which are watertightly connected to the irrigation orifices 127 in the upper part 120 of the element 100 around the cavity Cl. The pot can also be equipped with the following additional elements: an overflow system allowing excess water to be discharged to the saucer 400; an automatic mechanical valve situated at the level of the intake strainer and making it possible to prevent the water contained in the pump from sinking when the elements 100, 200 are extracted from the element 300; sensors (light sensor, humidity sensor in the substrate) for automatically controlling the irrigation according to predefined criteria; FIG. 8 illustrates a photoelectric sensor 600 arranged at the top of the chimney 160 and connected to the control circuitry via a cable 602 passing through this chimney and passing through the bottom wall 144 of the portion 140 of the element 100. ; A water level sensor in the tank to warn of the need to fill it. The assembly and use of the pot according to the invention will now be described with reference to the various figures, which clearly show how the different elements are assembled by very simple interlocking operations.
    [0019] The extraction of the elements 100, 200 from the inside of the element 300 makes it possible to easily clean the reservoir. In addition, by extracting the element 100 from the element 200, it is easy to access all the technical components of the pot: pump and irrigation circuit 5, control circuit, sensors, etc. to intervene easily in case of problem. Once all the elements assembled, the tank formed by the cavity C3 is filled via the filter basket 132, to a maximum level which can be for example indicated inside the filter basket.
    [0020] 10 From this moment, the strainer or other intake is immersed in the water supply. The electronic control board then actuates the pump, according to the defined irrigation strategy, for example several times a day to once a week depending on the type of plant (the control circuit can be advantageously programmed for this purpose). The water 15 is routed through the tubular conduits 500, 501, 502 to the orifices 127, to flow into the substrate. In the case where an excess of water is in the substrate, this water flows through the vertical channels 145, 205 through the openings 125, to return to the reservoir (or, alternatively, into the saucer 20 400 ).
    权利要求:
    Claims (10)
    [0001]
    REVENDICATIONS1. Plant water container, of the type having a container for the plant substrate, a container for a supply of water, and means for supplying water from the water supply to the substrate, characterized in that it comprises: - an outer container (300) closed in the lower part and open at the top; an inner container (100, 200) defining a cavity (C1) for the substrate, the outer container and the inner container defining between them a cavity (C4) for a reserve of water and which can be inserted and deburred; one with respect to the other; - A pumping means (P) integral with the inner container and an inlet is exposed to the water supply, said pumping means being connected to a pumping control circuit (CC); and means (500, 501, 502) for fluid connection between an outlet of the pumping means and at least one irrigation orifice (127) located in the upper part of the inner container.
    [0002]
    2. The pot of claim 1, also comprising a saucer (400) in which the outer container (300) is adapted to join.
    [0003]
    3. The pot of claim 1, wherein said cavity (C4) for a water reserve is of generally annular cross-section. 25
    [0004]
    4. The pot of claim 1, wherein the inner container comprises two elements (100, 200) nested one inside the other.
    [0005]
    The pot of claim 4, wherein an inner member (100) of the inner container comprises an upper portion (120) forming the cavity (C1) for the substrate, and a lower portion (140) housing the means pump (P) and the associated control means (CC). 3031002 10
    [0006]
    6. The pot of claim 5, comprising a set of irrigation orifices (127) distributed at the inner periphery of the inner container (100, 200). 5
    [0007]
    7. The pot of claim 6, wherein the irrigation holes (127) extend from an annular cavity (126) defined jointly by at least two elements (100, 200, 300) of the pot.
    [0008]
    The pot of claim 7, wherein the fluidic connection means comprises at least one tubular conduit (500, 501, 502) extending between the outlet of the pumping means (P) and the ports of irrigation (127) via a chimney (160) projecting into the cavity (C1) for the substrate. 15
    [0009]
    The pot of claim 4, wherein the inner member (100) of the inner container (100, 200) defines at least one cavity (C2, C3) for the pumping means (P) and the control circuit ( CC), and in that an outer member (200) of the inner container is adapted to at least partially close said cavity or cavities.
    [0010]
    10. The pot of claim 1, comprising at least one channel (145, 205) for discharging an excess of water into the substrate, extending between the cavity (C1) for the substrate and the cavity (C4 ) for the water reserve.
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    法律状态:
    2015-12-24| PLFP| Fee payment|Year of fee payment: 2 |
    2016-07-01| PLSC| Publication of the preliminary search report|Effective date: 20160701 |
    2016-11-11| TP| Transmission of property|Owner name: PARROT DRONES, FR Effective date: 20161010 |
    2016-12-20| PLFP| Fee payment|Year of fee payment: 3 |
    2017-12-06| PLFP| Fee payment|Year of fee payment: 4 |
    2019-09-27| ST| Notification of lapse|Effective date: 20190906 |
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