20240008432. MULTI-NOZZLE MISTING SYSTEM FOR AN INDOOR GARDENING APPLIANCE simplified abstract (Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.)
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MULTI-NOZZLE MISTING SYSTEM FOR AN INDOOR GARDENING APPLIANCE
Organization Name
Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.
Inventor(s)
Brian Allgeier of Louisville KY (US)
Louis A. Wantland of Louisville KY (US)
MULTI-NOZZLE MISTING SYSTEM FOR AN INDOOR GARDENING APPLIANCE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240008432 titled 'MULTI-NOZZLE MISTING SYSTEM FOR AN INDOOR GARDENING APPLIANCE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an indoor gardening appliance that includes a grow chamber and a grow tower for plant pods. It also has a hydration assembly with a nozzle support frame mounted at the top of a root chamber, which includes support arms. The assembly includes an upper nozzle and a lower nozzle, as well as a water supply for supplying fluid to the nozzles.
- The appliance is designed for indoor gardening and allows for the cultivation of plants in a controlled environment.
- The grow chamber and grow tower provide space for multiple plant pods, allowing for efficient use of space.
- The hydration assembly with the nozzle support frame and upper and lower nozzles ensures proper hydration of the plants.
- The off-axis positioning of at least one support arm allows for optimal distribution of water to the plant pods.
- The water supply system ensures a continuous flow of fluid to the upper and/or lower nozzles, providing consistent hydration to the plants.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Home gardening: The indoor gardening appliance can be used by individuals to grow their own plants, herbs, or vegetables indoors, regardless of the outdoor conditions.
- Urban farming: The appliance can be used in urban areas where space is limited, allowing for the cultivation of plants in apartments, rooftops, or small indoor spaces.
- Research and education: The appliance can be used in research facilities or educational institutions to study plant growth and conduct experiments in controlled environments.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Limited space: The appliance allows for vertical gardening, maximizing the use of limited space by utilizing the grow tower and grow chamber.
- Inconsistent hydration: The hydration assembly with the upper and lower nozzles ensures consistent and efficient hydration of the plants, reducing the risk of over or under-watering.
- Climate limitations: The indoor gardening appliance allows for year-round cultivation of plants, overcoming climate limitations and providing a controlled environment for optimal growth.
Benefits of this technology:
- Space-efficient: The vertical design of the appliance allows for the cultivation of a large number of plants in a small footprint.
- Controlled environment: The appliance provides a controlled environment for plants, allowing for optimal growth and reducing the risk of pests or diseases.
- Water efficiency: The hydration assembly ensures efficient use of water by delivering it directly to the plant roots, minimizing waste.
- Year-round cultivation: The indoor gardening appliance allows for year-round cultivation, providing fresh produce regardless of the season.
Original Abstract Submitted
an indoor gardening appliance includes a liner defining a grow chamber and a grow tower mounted within the grow chamber for receiving a plurality of plant pods. a hydration assembly is positioned within a root chamber and includes a nozzle support frame mounted at a top of the root chamber, the nozzle support frame comprising a plurality of support arms, at least one of the plurality of support arms being off-axis relative to the central axis of the grow tower, an upper nozzle mounted to the nozzle support frame proximate a top of the root chamber, a lower nozzle mounted to the nozzle support frame proximate a bottom of the root chamber, and a water supply for supplying a flow of fluid to at least one of the upper nozzle or the lower nozzle.