Mr. Planter enables domestic cultivation of herbs and plants. The hydroponic system with its components provides individual adaptation to the stages of growth of the plant.
LED's in multiple spectra to mimic sunrise and sunset
variable distance between lamp and plant
The substrate holder houses the planters, which are only reached by the mist and are not immersed in the nutrient solution.
The nutrient tray gets filled with nutrient solution, which is needed for plant growth.
The nebulizer consists of an ultrasonic atomizer and an atomizer attachment. Due to its special shape, the attachment prevents larger drops of liquid from falling down noisily, but instead running noiselessly along the inner wall.
This stops the dripping and splashing noise.
For plant cultivation (using aerosols), a trough-shaped, opaque liquid container is provided to hold a nutrient solution. Light can cause lignification of roots and the nutrient tray of the invention prevents this process.
oxygen-rich
plant supply
Plants need oxygen to grow optimally and to reduce root damage (often visible as rotting due to "waterlogging"). The integrated ultrasonic transducer atomizes liquids into a fine mist.
Mist is oxygen-rich, so sinking mist oxygenates the nutrient solution. This reduces manual effort, as the nutrient solution needs to be changed less frequently.
The design of the substrate holder can be adjusted, depending on how many plant containers are to be accommodated in it. It ensures that the plant containers are not immersed in the nutrient solution. The atomizer attachment can be attached to the substrate holder in such a way that it can then be used as a stand for the substrate holder during cleaning (e.g. for placing in the sink).
By selective control of the different LEDs, there is the possibility that the user can adjust the light color according to his needs. This can also be used effectively to imitate sunrise and sunset, for example.
Thus, different light spectra are covered, which are needed for individual growth stages of the plants.
The system is set up and connected and then works automatically without further calibration by the user. Depending on the size and number of plants, the nutrient solution must be refilled at regular intervals (every 1-2 weeks). This can be done through an opening in the substrate holder or by lifting the substrate holder.
Mr. Planter is easy to clean inside and outside due to the smooth and easily accessible surfaces.
The nozzle above the ultrasonic transducer could also be interesting for other applications. For example, to reduce the rippling noise of humidifiers and indoor fountains (which contain foggers). It would also be conceivable to use the combination of ultrasonic transducer and nozzle instead of air compressors/pumps to oxygenate aquariums. In this way not only the plants live in a calmer place but also the fish.
ATTENTION:The following 3D visualizations show the produced mist rising from the inside of the device. This is not intended for the final product!
The mist remains in the nutrient tray and does not escape upwards over the substrate pots!!!
The mist was presented in this way, to show the application in the inside of Mr. Planter. We aimed for a specific look in which Mr. Planter doesn't to look like a conventional plant pot.
Type of protection: GER patent registration
Reference number: 10 2022 104 106.9
Date of registration: 22.02.2022
Main claim:Atomizing device with an ultrasonic atomizer (1) and an atomizer attachment (2), characterized in that
- the atomizer attachment (2) is formed in the shape of a hollow barrel body (3), wherein the barrel body (3) has a closed cover surface (4) at a first end region, and wherein the ultrasonic atomizer (1) is arranged at a second end region of the barrel body (3) opposite the first end region,
- at least one outlet opening (7) is made in a jacket wall formed between the first and second end regions of the barrel body (3), and
- the barrel body (3) has a full circumferential constriction (6) of the shell wall between the first and second end regions.
a design of the nebulizer in cross-section, to scale for the size relationship of the components
An embodiment of the atomizer attachment in perspective view, to scale for the size relationship of the components;
the fogging device in cross section during operation
a detail of the hydroponic system in perspective view
A detail of the hydroponic system in cross-section, to scale for the size relationship of the components
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