摘要:
A turntable device for audio and/or video units, floodlights, flower pots, showpieces, etc. In particular, the invention relates to a turntable device preferably having a circular base plate placed upon a base, with a circular bearing race extending on the top side of the base plate near its outer periphery. A concentric bearing ring is placed on the bearing race, for example in the form of a ball bearing ring, with a turntable having a circular bearing race extending on its underside near the outer periphery of the turntable. The turntable is concentric with the base plate to allow the turntable to turn about a common center axis. In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention the turntable device is also provided with a second bearing arrangement which is coaxially disposed relative to the center axis and near to the common center axis of the various parts. The resultant concentric arrangement bearings includes bearing races arranged on the base plate and on the turntable, with a bearing ring, for example, a ball bearing ring, being located between the races.
摘要:
An apparatus for even exposure of potted plants to sunlight includes a base, a potted plant receiving platter rotatably mounted to said base with the platter having an upstanding peripheral flange bounding an interior portion of the platter. A shroud is mounted to the base and defines a cowl which overlies the platter's peripherlal flange to confine dirt and water to the interior portion of the platter. The platter has peripheral gear teeth and an electric motor and drive assembly is coupled to the platter for rotation thereof at predetermined timed intervals. An optional wheeled carriage can be mounted to the base with the carriage wheels rotatably coupled for movement of a plant across a support surface. A set of slave units including rotatable platters can be interconnected together and to a powered master unit for simultaneous rotation of many plants.
摘要:
A plant turntable having a power supply for the rotation of a potted plant and the like. The turntable includes an imperforate disc supported by a ring-mounted ball bearing assembly for the support of the potted plant which is driven by the shaft of a geared motor mounted directly below in a base. A transverse pin through the drive shaft engages a slot in the turntable axle to provide the driving torque for rotating the turntable. The base forms a motor and battery enclosure. The top of the base includes a ridge adjacent to the periphery of the base beyond the rim of the disc to capture water which may gravitate from a potted plant resting on the disc, and further includes a ridge about the motor shaft to protect the motor from water leakage through the shaft hole. The top further includes a plurality of openings for draining water therefrom. The lower portion of the base includes a concealed reservoir isolated from the motor and battery enclosure about the periphery thereof for capturing and draining water from the base top, thereby preventing damage to enclosed components.
摘要:
A system for supporting a household plant includes an electric circuit for selectively moving the plant having a battery and a direct current motor for moving the plant. The motor control is by a first controllable switching device to connect the battery to the motor with a first polarity to cause the plant to move in a first direction, or a second controllable switching device to connect the battery to the motor with a second polarity opposite the first polarity to cause the plant to move in a second direction. A controller selectively enables either the first or second switching devices while leaving the other disabled and in conjunction with a light sensing device and analog comparison circuit precludes actuation of either switching device if inadequate growth promoting light is sensed.
摘要:
A rotatable display device that is suspendable from a ceiling and allows a planter to be rotatably suspendable therefrom. The device includes a lower housing. An upper housing is replaceably attached to the lower housing. A top hanger assembly extends upwardly from the upper housing and suspends the rotatable display device from the ceiling while providing a means for grabbing the upper housing when the upper housing is to be removed from the lower housing. A rotatable plate is contained in, and rotatable relative to, one of the lower housing and the upper housing. A bearing assembly rotatably connects the rotatable plate to the other of the one of the lower housing and the upper housing. A driven gear is fixedly attached to, for rotation with, the rotatable plate. A bottom hanger assembly extends downwardly from, and rotates with, one of the rotatable plate and the driven gear for rotatably suspending the planter therefrom. A motor is contained in the other of the one of the lower housing and the upper housing for rotating the rotatable plate. A motor shaft extends from the motor. A driver gear is fixedly attached to the motor shaft for rotation therewith and is contained in the lower housing, and is rotatably operatively connected to, the driven gear.
摘要:
This plant spinner is designed to rotate potted plants, so as to evenly expose them to the rays of the sun. Primarily, it consists of a simulated flower that is adhered to a window pane, and the petals of the flower are provided with a multiple number of solar cells that convert the rays of the sun to electric current that drives a motor that slowly rotates a potted plant that is suspended from the plant spinner. Each solar cell in the flower is capable of powering a separate plant spinner, and the rotation of such potted plants provides for better growth because of them being evenly exposed to the rays of the sun.
摘要:
A device, which consumes little power while producing an automatic, periodic, partial rotation of a hanging planter, having a low-power consumption electronic timing circuit, an electric motor, a power supply and electronic and mechanical means to start the motor upon signal from the timing circuit, rotate the planter and stop it after sufficient rotation has occurred. The device is designed so that it can operate for many months using a small power supply such as a flashlight battery and to be as inconspicuous and aesthetically unobstrusive as possible.
摘要:
A rotating stand includes a turner casing base and a turner casing top rotatably coupled with the turner casing base. A motor drive assembly is coupled with the turner casing base, wherein the motor drive assembly is configured to rotate the turner casing top relative to the turner casing base. A motor controller is coupled with the turner casing base, wherein the motor controller is configured to cause the motor drive assembly to rotate the turner casing top relative to the turner casing base using alternating clockwise and counter-clockwise rotational motions.
摘要:
A system and method for rotating multiple plants through light on a continual basis and feeding plants while they are rotated. This system is able to provide the plants with food and water at levels inputted into its control panel. The water which runs through the system can be re-circulated and used by the plants. The system aerates the water in the re-circulation chamber before it is put back onto the plants. This system also has the capabilities to test the pH and nutrient level of the growing media which can include but is not limited to one or more of the following: spun rock, clay pellets, soil, or any other hydroponic growing media.
摘要:
Plant supporting apparatuses designed to hang a planter and plant at a variety of desired locations without lines for external electrical or water supply. Power is provided by solar cells. This construction allows the placement of plants almost anywhere and provides desired routine maintenance automatically. The apparatuses rotate the plant to grow uniformly even though incident light is non-uniform. There are two main assemblies which rotate relative to each other. A pump transfers liquids from a reservoir to a dispensing outlet onto a planter. The pump may be configured to move within the reservoir to stir the water, fertilizer or other liquids being fed to the planter. A planter is also shown which has solar cells and other parts mounted thereon. A control system is used to control operation and ambient light and reservoir liquid level are sensed.