JP4191691B2 - Liquid supply mechanism - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a liquid supply mechanism that can easily supply a liquid. In particular, the liquid supply mechanism relates to a liquid supply mechanism that allows simple supply of liquid seasonings such as soy sauce and sauce, as well as cleaning liquids for irrigating plants, bodies or indoors such as bathrooms.

It may be necessary to store the liquid for a long time and supply the liquid for a long time. For example, when irrigating a plant during a long absence.
Patent Document 1 proposes a liquid supply mechanism for automatically supplying moisture to plants. The liquid supply mechanism is shown in FIG. 18 herein.
The liquid supply mechanism (A) shown in FIG. 18 includes a reservoir (B) using a PET bottle and a water distribution pipe section (D) provided with a plurality of conduit pipes (C) for irrigating water little by little by capillary action. It consists of

Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 49-89225

The liquid supply mechanism (A) as shown in FIG. 18 satisfies the above requirements with an apparatus having a simple structure, but has the following problems.
First, at the time of installation, in order to supply the moisture in the PET bottle to the water distribution pipe (D), the mouth portion of the PET bottle has to be directed downward. At this time, the moisture in the PET bottle flows down and is used by the user and the user. It will be dirty around the people. The liquid supply mechanism (A) shown in FIG. 18 can be used in addition to water supply, and can also supply liquid chemicals and liquid fertilizers for plants. When trying to supply such a liquid material, The problem of contamination during installation is serious. For example, when the liquid fertilizer adheres to the user's body, the attached skin may become inflamed.
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a liquid supply mechanism that can be applied in various situations in the home without liquid leaking from a reservoir that stores the liquid during installation. And

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a reservoir for storing a liquid, a storage portion that is in communication with the reservoir and that can temporarily store a certain amount of liquid flowing in from the storage portion, and a liquid from the storage portion. An air hole is formed in the upper portion of the housing portion, and the reservoir and the housing portion are integrally connected, and the discharge mechanism extends from the lower portion of the housing portion. And a bottomed cylindrical cap portion that is formed on the inner wall of the tube tip portion and screwed with the screw portion, and the female screw portion is formed in a tapered shape that widens toward the tip, and the cap portion is The liquid supply mechanism is formed of a flexible material, and a discharge hole through which the liquid that has passed through the cap portion can be discharged is formed on a side surface or a front end surface of the cap portion .

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a storage chamber in which the storage portion has a main pipe extending from the side surface of the reservoir, and a volume connected to the main pipe and capable of storing a certain amount of liquid. The liquid supply mechanism according to claim 1, comprising:
According to a third aspect of the present invention, a plurality of branch pipes further extend from the storage chamber, and a storage chamber formed to have a volume capable of storing a certain amount of liquid is formed at one end of the branch pipe. The liquid supply mechanism according to claim 2, wherein:
A fourth aspect of the present invention is the liquid supply mechanism according to the third aspect, wherein a protrusion that protrudes from the lower surface of each of the storage chambers is provided, and the protrusion can be embedded in the ground.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the container is disposed below the reservoir, a supply port for supplying liquid is formed on a lower surface of the container, and the lower surface of the reservoir has the The communication port formed above the supply port is formed, and the supply port is further provided with a fixture that closes the supply port and is embedded in the soil. This is a liquid supply mechanism.
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the container is disposed below the reservoir, the reservoir protrudes downward and allows supply of liquid into the reservoir, and the lower surface of the reservoir The liquid supply mechanism according to claim 1, further comprising a communication port formed to communicate with the reservoir and the storage portion, and a lid body that closes the supply port is attached to the supply port. It is.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, the accommodating portion is disposed below the reservoir, and a supply port for supplying a liquid into the reservoir is provided on the upper surface of the reservoir. The liquid supply mechanism according to claim 1, wherein a communication port that communicates with the storage portion is formed, and the communication port includes a communication control mechanism that controls opening and closing of the communication port.
The invention according to claim 8 is the liquid supply mechanism according to claim 1, wherein a stirring blade is provided in the reservoir.
The invention according to claim 9 is the liquid supply mechanism according to claim 10, wherein the reservoir further comprises a motor for rotating the stirring blade, a battery for supplying electric power to the motor, and a solar cell. is there.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the communication control mechanism includes a compartment formed in the accommodating portion, and a communication control that is rotatably held in the compartment and one end portion appears outside the accommodating portion side. The compartment is provided with a pair of openings formed coaxially with the communication port, and the control rod is provided with a communication hole perpendicular to the axis of the control rod, and the control rod is rotated. when said communicating hole is connected to the communication port, characterized in that the liquid in the reservoir is can flow into the receptacle.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the storage portion is disposed below the reservoir, a supply port for supplying liquid into the reservoir is provided on the upper surface of the reservoir, and the lower surface of the reservoir is the receiving portion and the communication port for communicating are formed, the air hole is formed in a cylindrical shape as to protrude from the housing upper surface, one end of the air Kiana is you, characterized in that appearing in said reservoir top .

In one embodiment of the present invention, the discharge mechanism includes a string body having one end portion disposed in the housing portion and the other end portion disposed outside the housing portion, and the string body is formed inside the housing portion by capillary action. it shall be the said to allow discharge the liquid to the outside.

In one embodiment of the present invention, a cap portion having a bottom portion formed in a cone shape or a pyramid shape is attached to the other end portion, a cavity portion is formed inside the cap portion, and the cavity portion includes the cap portion. is inserted the other end of the cord member, in the bottom, characterized in that the discharge hole for discharging the dropped liquid from said cords are formed.
One embodiment of the present invention, except for the ends of the cords, characterized in that it is coated with a weather-resistant material.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the discharge mechanism is inserted into the tube extending from the lower part of the housing part and inserted into the tube tip, and dams the liquid flowing into the tube from the housing part, and each minute amount. it characterized in that it consists of deliverable cords.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the discharge mechanism is a tube extending from the lower portion of the housing part,
The tube has a bottomed cylindrical cap portion that is formed on the inner wall of the tube tip portion and is screwed with the screw portion. The female screw portion is formed in a taper shape that widens toward the tip, and the cap portion is a flexible material. is formed from the cap portion side or the leading end surface, characterized in that the liquid that has passed through the cap portion the discharge hole capable of discharging is formed.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the discharge mechanism is composed of a tube extending from the lower portion of the housing portion, and a bottomed cylindrical cap portion that is screwed with a male screw portion formed on the outer wall of the tube tip portion. The female thread portion of the inner wall of the cap portion is formed in a tapered shape that becomes narrower from the tube insertion port toward the back, and a discharge hole through which the liquid in the cap portion can be discharged is formed on the side surface or the front end surface of the cap portion. and it shall be the feature of that.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the discharge mechanism is composed of a tube extending from the lower portion of the housing portion, and a bottomed cylindrical cap portion that is screwed with a male screw portion formed on the outer wall of the tube tip portion. from the cap portion inner bottom, out protrusions extending conical or pyramidal shape, that you wherein the protrusion portion is capable of being inserted into the tube tip.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the discharge mechanism projects from a tube extending from the lower portion of the housing portion, a hollow body portion connected to the tube and having an upper bottom portion and a lower bottom portion, and an inner wall of the body portion. An annular throttling portion, a conical shaped penetration portion that fits into the throttling portion, an adjustment portion that is connected to the upper bottom portion and allows the penetration portion to move up and down, and projects from the outer surface of the lower bottom portion, into the soil The projecting portion is embedded, and the projecting portion is formed with a flow channel communicating with the inside of the body portion, and the projecting portion outer peripheral surface communicates with the flow channel and can discharge the liquid in the body portion. the discharge hole for the provided you characterized.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the discharge mechanism is connected to a discharge port formed in the lower surface of the housing portion, a spring body extending downward from the upper surface of the housing portion, and a lower end of the spring body. The stopper is formed so as to close the discharge port, and a rod body that protrudes from the lower surface of the stopper and penetrates the discharge port. When the rod body is pushed up, the liquid in the housing portion can be discharged from the discharge port. It is the fact that to said.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the discharge mechanism includes a discharge tube formed on a lower surface of the housing portion, an opening that can be connected to the discharge port, and a rotating cylinder that is rotatably supported by the housing portion. When the rotating cylinder is rotated and the opening of the rotating cylinder is connected to the discharge port formed in the accommodating portion, the liquid in the accommodating portion flows out from the opening formed in the lower surface of the accommodating portion. it wherein the possible is.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the discharge mechanism includes a discharge port formed in the lower surface of the housing portion, a stopper that closes the discharge port, a rod that moves the stopper laterally, and movement of the stopper it characterized in that it consists of compartments for guiding.
One embodiment of the present invention, the discharge mechanism includes a discharge port formed in the housing bottom surface, characterized in that it consists of spheres are rotatably supported by the discharge port.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the reservoir and the accommodating portion are integrally formed, the connecting operation between the reservoir and the accommodating portion is not required, and the liquid stored in the reservoir is scattered at the time of installation. This makes it possible to perform a sanitary installation work. Furthermore, since the reservoir and the housing portion are integrally formed, the transport operation of the liquid supply mechanism is facilitated, and the installation operation of the liquid supply mechanism is facilitated.
In addition, by increasing the screwing between the tube and the cap part, the liquid discharge amount from the cap part is reduced, and by reducing the screwing between the tube and the cap part, the liquid discharge amount from the cap part is increased. It becomes possible to make it.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the liquid can be easily supplied to a place away from the reservoir, starting from the storage chamber.
According to the invention described in claim 3, it is possible to supply the liquid over a wide range for a long time.
According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the liquid supply mechanism is securely fixed to the ground, and the mounting stability can be improved.

  According to invention of Claim 5 and 6, since an accommodating part is located below the reservoir | reserver, a large place is not required at the time of mounting. In addition, the liquid supply mechanism can be stored in the liquid supply mechanism without scattering the liquid supplied to the reservoir by turning the liquid supply mechanism upside down when the liquid is supplied, closing the supply port when the liquid supply is stopped, and returning the liquid up and down. It becomes possible. Moreover, since the fixture can be embedded in the ground, the liquid supply mechanism is excellent in mounting stability.

According to invention of Claim 7 and 8, since an accommodating part is located below the reservoir | reserver, a large place is not required at the time of mounting. In addition, by closing the communication control mechanism and supplying the liquid into the reservoir, liquid is not supplied from the liquid supply mechanism to the container, and it is possible to reliably prevent scattering of the liquid when the liquid supply mechanism is installed. Become.
According to invention of Claim 9, since a accommodating part is located below the reservoir | reserver, a large place is not required at the time of mounting. In addition, by closing the air hole when supplying the liquid into the reservoir, it is possible to prevent the liquid from flowing into the container, and to reliably prevent the liquid from being scattered when the liquid supply mechanism is installed. .
According to the invention described in claim 10, it is possible to prevent component separation of the liquid stored in the reservoir.
According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, it is possible to prevent the component separation of the liquid stored in the reservoir with power saving.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, a liquid can be continuously supplied from a string body to a desired place for a long period of time.
According to one embodiment of the present invention, since the leading end of the string body is protected by the cap portion, the trouble of replacing the string body is reduced. Furthermore, since the tip of the cap portion can be embedded in the soil, the tip of the string body can be reliably fixed to a desired liquid supply place.
According to one embodiment of the present invention, since it is coated with a weather-resistant material, it is possible to prevent the string body from being damaged when used for outdoor liquid supply. Therefore, the liquid supply mechanism is suitable for long-term outdoor use.
According to one embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to supply a liquid to a desired place in a short time after the liquid supply mechanism is installed. Further, the amount of liquid supply is small and continuous for a long time.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, by increasing the screwing between the tube and the cap part, the amount of liquid discharged from the cap part is reduced, and by reducing the screwing between the tube and the cap part, the cap The amount of liquid discharged from the section can be increased.
According to one embodiment of the present invention, the amount of liquid discharged from the protruding portion can be adjusted by the penetration depth of the penetration portion into the throttle portion.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to easily control the outflow and stoppage of the liquid.
According to one embodiment of the present invention, a highly viscous liquid can be supplied at a constant flow rate.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a liquid supply mechanism according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment. In the first embodiment, the liquid supply mechanism according to the present invention will be described by exemplifying a form used as an automatic irrigation device for hydrating plants. However, the present embodiment is not limited to this use form. Rather, it may be used for liquid fertilizer supply or liquid drug administration for plants.
The liquid supply mechanism (1) according to the present invention includes a reservoir (2) and a storage part (3). The accommodating portion (3) extends laterally from the side surface of the reservoir (2) and is formed integrally with the reservoir (2). Since the storage part (3) is formed integrally with the reservoir (2), no connection work is required between the storage (2) and the storage part (3), and the liquid supply mechanism (1) is installed. The liquid inside the reservoir (2) is prevented from scattering outside.

The upper surface of the reservoir (2) is provided with a supply port (21) for allowing liquid to be supplied into the reservoir (2).
Moreover, the fixture (4) is detachably attached to the side surface of the reservoir (2). After supplying the liquid into the reservoir (2) and placing the reservoir (2) at a desired location, the fixture (4) is an annular attachment formed near the lower edge of the side surface of the reservoir (2) (22) is inserted. The fixture (4) is formed in a taper shape that narrows downward, and after being inserted into the mounting portion (22), the head of the fixture (4) is struck with a hammer or the like, thereby fixing the fixture (4). The lower end can be buried in the soil. Thereby, the reservoir | reserver (2) is stably fixed to a desired place. Instead of hitting the fixture (4) with a hammer, a hole into which the lower end of the fixture (4) can be inserted is formed in the ground, and the fixture (4) attached to the attachment portion (22) is inserted into the hole. It is also possible to employ a method of fixing the reservoir (2) to the ground by stepping around the hole.

The container (3) is a part that temporarily stores the liquid stored in the reservoir (2).
In the example shown in FIG. 1, the storage section (3) includes a main pipe (31) extending from the side surface of the reservoir (2) and a storage chamber (32) formed at the tip of the main pipe (31). An air hole (33) is formed in the upper surface of the storage chamber (32). It is preferable to attach a net for preventing insects and the like from entering the air holes (33). Although not shown in the example shown in FIG. 1, a valve for opening and closing the main pipe (31) may be provided in the middle of the main pipe (31).
A liquid discharge mechanism (5) extends from the storage chamber (32). Various forms of the liquid discharge mechanism (5) will be described in detail later. The liquid discharge mechanism (5) shown in FIG. 1 is provided with a tube communicating with the inside of the storage chamber (32) and a tip of the tube. It consists of an inserted string. Although one liquid discharge mechanism (5) is shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of liquid discharge mechanisms (5) may be extended.

Next, a usage pattern of the liquid supply mechanism (1) shown in FIG. 1 will be described.
First, water is supplied from the supply port (21). After supplying a predetermined amount of water into the reservoir (2), the liquid supply mechanism (1) is transported to a desired place. Then, if necessary, the liquid supply mechanism (1) is fixed to the ground using the fixture (4). During this time, the tip of the liquid discharge mechanism (5) is disposed above the base end of the liquid discharge mechanism (5). Thereby, the water which flowed into the accommodating part (3) from the reservoir | reserver (2) is not discharged | emitted outside. Alternatively, after supplying water into the reservoir (2), the supply port (21) may be closed using a lid. Thereby, it becomes possible to prevent discharge of water to the outside. Or the valve | bulb which opens and closes the main pipe | tube (31) may be arranged in the base end part of the main pipe | tube (31), and scattering of water may be prevented by valve operation.
When the tip of the liquid discharge mechanism (5) is fixed at a desired location, the water stored in the storage section (3) is discharged to the outside through the liquid discharge mechanism (5). When the supply port (21) is closed with a lid, draining of the water from the liquid discharge mechanism (5) is started by removing the lid. The amount of the liquid discharged from the liquid discharge mechanism (5) is sent from the reservoir (2) to the accommodating portion (3).

2 and 3 are diagrams showing application examples of the embodiment shown in FIG. FIG. 2 is a side view of the application example, and FIG. 3 is a top view.
In the example shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the reservoir (2) is placed on a pedestal (S) and arranged at a predetermined height from the ground. The configuration of the reservoir (2) is the same as that shown in FIG. 1 except that the fixture (4) is not provided.
As in the example shown in FIG. 1, the main body (31) extends from the side surface of the reservoir (2), and a spherical storage chamber (32) is formed at the tip of the main pipe (31). Is formed. In the example shown in FIG.2 and FIG.3, the some branch pipe (34) is further extended from the storage chamber (32) formed in the main pipe (31) front-end | tip. Connection between the accommodation chamber (32) at the tip of the main pipe (31) and the branch pipe (34) is detachable. Moreover, the connection part with the branch pipe (34) of the storage chamber (32) at the front end of the main pipe (31) can be closed when the branch pipe (34) is not connected. As a means for closing, a lid is provided at the connecting portion, a pipe having a predetermined length is extended downstream of the storage chamber (32), and the pipe and the branch pipe (34) are connected by a rubber tube. For example, a valve for opening and closing the pipe line may be provided.

A spherical accommodation chamber (32) is formed in the middle part and the end part of the branch pipe (34). The shaft of the branch pipe (34) passes through the center of the storage chamber (32), and a liquid pool is formed at the bottom of the storage chamber (32). Thereby, the liquid always exists in the storage chamber (32).
From the lower surface of each accommodation chamber (32), the protrusion part (35) is extended toward the downward direction. The lower end of the projecting portion (35) is buried in the soil and stably supports the branch pipe (34) group extending from the accommodation chamber (32) at the tip of the main pipe (31). The length of the protrusion (35) is shortened toward the downstream of the branch pipe (34), and the branch pipe (34) is inclined so as to become lower as it goes downstream. Thereby, the liquid flow from the reservoir (2) to the main pipe (31), the storage chamber (32) connected to the main pipe (31), and the branch pipe (4) is smoothly performed.

A liquid discharge mechanism (5) extends from each storage chamber (32). The liquid discharge mechanism (5) may be appropriately disposed in the middle of the branch pipe (34).
With the above structure, the liquid is supplied to the branch pipes (34) arranged in a wide range. Thereby, a trace amount of water can be continuously supplied over a wide range for a long period of time. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the branch pipes (34) are aligned in parallel, arranged along the vines of the field, and the tip of the liquid discharge mechanism (5) is fixed to the root of the cultivated crop to store it. The watering operation for the entire field can be completed only by supplying water to the vessel (2).
In the case where a large number of liquid discharge mechanisms (5) are extended from the middle of the storage chamber (32) or the branch pipe (34), it is preferable to adopt a structure as shown in FIG.
FIG. 4 shows a structure in which the liquid discharge mechanism (5) is extended from the middle part of the branch pipe (34). An annular mounting member (341) is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the branch pipe (34) at an extension portion of the liquid discharge mechanism (5) from the branch pipe (34). An annular mounting plate (342) is inserted into the annular mounting member (341). The liquid supply mechanism (5) is inserted into the central opening of the mounting plate (342), one end of the liquid supply mechanism (5) is disposed on the branch pipe (34), and the other end is disposed outside the branch pipe (34). The
By adopting such a structure, the liquid supply mechanism (5) can be easily replaced.

In the above description, the liquid used is described as water, but other liquids can be used.
For example, a mixed liquid in which a plurality of liquids having different specific gravities are mixed is easily separated vertically during long-term storage. In order to handle such a liquid, a propeller-shaped stirrer may be provided on the inner bottom surface of the reservoir (2). And the motor for rotating a stirrer is arrange | positioned in the outer lower surface of a storage (2), and a solar cell panel is provided in the upper surface of a storage (2). The solar battery panel and the battery are connected to supply power from the battery to the motor. If it does in this way, the liquid under storage will be stirred with an agitator, and it will become possible to discharge the uniformly mixed liquid.

FIG. 5 is a view showing the liquid discharge mechanism (5) described in relation to FIGS. FIG. 5A is an enlarged view of the end portion of the liquid discharge mechanism (5), and FIG. 5B is a view of the end portion of the liquid discharge mechanism (5) as viewed from the lower surface.
The liquid discharge mechanism (5) includes a flexible tube (51). The flexible tube (51) is preferably formed from a weather resistant material. One end of the flexible tube (51) communicates with the lower part of the storage chamber (32). A string body (52) is inserted into the other end of the flexible tube (52). The string body (52) blocks the liquid flowing in the flexible tube (51), impregnates the liquid in small amounts, and drops the liquid downward. A part of the string (52) partially protrudes from the other end of the flexible tube (52). The cap portion (53) is fitted on the protruding portion.
The cap portion (53) includes a straight tube portion (531) that externally fits the string body (52) and a taper tube portion (532) that is formed integrally with the straight tube portion (531) and that narrows downward. A plurality of openings (533) are formed in the tapered tube portion (532). The tapered tube portion (532) is embedded in the soil. The liquid dripped from the string body (52) penetrates into the soil from the opening (533) formed in the tapered tube portion (532).

A structure other than the liquid discharge mechanism (5) shown in FIG. 5 can also be adopted. For example, instead of communicating the flexible tube (51) with the storage chamber (32), one end of the string body (52) is placed in the storage chamber (32), and the other end of the string body (52) is The structure may be fixed to the ground. At this time, the string body (52) feeds the liquid in the storage chamber (32) out of the storage chamber (32) by capillary action, and supplies the liquid into the soil.
When adopting such a structure, it is preferable to cover the string body (52) with a weather resistant material except for both ends. Thereby, deterioration of a string (52) can be prevented.

FIG. 6 shows various modifications of the liquid discharge mechanism (5) shown in FIG. FIGS. 6A to 6E show different structures at the downstream end of the liquid discharge mechanism (5).
The form shown in FIG. 6A is a form in which the cap part (53) is removed from the liquid discharge mechanism (5) shown in FIG. Even in such a structure, it is possible to supply a small amount of liquid into the soil.
The liquid discharge mechanism (5) shown in FIG. 6B includes a female thread portion (511) at the downstream end of the tube (51). The female thread portion (511) has a tapered shape that narrows toward the back.
The one-end-bottomed cylindrical cap part (53) is screwed into the female thread part (511) and attached to the downstream end part of the tube (51). The male thread part (531) of the cap part (53) is formed of a flexible material, and is screwed into the female thread part (511). As the tube (51) enters the inner part, the inner conduit is reduced. Is done. As a result, the liquid is discharged from the opening (533) formed in the male screw portion (531) at a liquid flow rate corresponding to the screwing amount between the female screw portion (511) and the male screw portion (531).
In addition, the cap part (53) front-end | tip part is formed in the shape of a pyramid or a cone, and is formed easily in soil.

In the liquid discharge mechanism (5) shown in FIG. 6 (c), a threaded portion (511) is formed at the downstream end of the flexible tube (51).
The one-end-bottomed cylindrical cap part (53) is screwed into the male thread part (511) and attached to the downstream end part of the flexible tube (51). A female thread portion (531) is formed on the inner wall of the flexible tube (53), and is formed in a taper shape so that the diameter thereof becomes smaller toward the back. When the screwing amount of the external thread part (511) and the internal thread part (531) is increased, the flexible tube (51) is compressed and the internal pipe line is narrowed. As a result, the flow rate of the liquid from the flexible tube (51) toward the cap part (53) is reduced. On the other hand, when the screwing amount of the external thread part (511) and the internal thread part (531) is reduced, the liquid flow rate from the flexible tube (51) toward the cap part (53) increases.
In this manner, the liquid having a flow rate adjusted by the screwing amount between the external thread portion (511) and the internal thread portion (531) is discharged from the opening (533) formed in the cap portion (53).
In addition, the cap part (53) front-end | tip part is formed in the shape of a pyramid or a cone, and is formed easily in soil.

In the liquid discharge mechanism (5) shown in FIG. 6 (d), a threaded portion (511) is formed at the tip of the tube (51).
A tubular cap part (53) with one end is screwed onto and attached to the male thread part (511) of the tube (51). A conical protrusion (534) protrudes from the inner bottom of the cap (53). The protruding portion (534) is inserted into the tube (51), and the tube (51) according to the screwing amount between the male thread portion of the tube (51) and the female thread portion (531) of the cap portion (53). The amount of insertion is increased or decreased. When the insertion amount of the protrusion (534) into the tube (51) increases, the area where the protrusion (534) closes the conduit of the tube (51) increases, and the tube (51) to the cap part (53). The flow rate of liquid flowing in is reduced. On the other hand, when the insertion amount of the protrusion (534) is reduced, the flow rate of the liquid flowing from the tube (51) into the cap (53) increases.
In this way, the liquid having a flow rate adjusted by the insertion amount of the protrusion (534) into the tube (51) is discharged from the opening (533) formed in the cap (53).
In addition, the cap part (53) front-end | tip part is formed in the shape of a pyramid or a cone, and is formed easily in soil.

The liquid discharge mechanism (5) shown in FIG. 6 (e) includes a tube (51) and a flow rate adjustment mechanism (54).
The flow rate adjusting mechanism (54) includes a hollow cylindrical body portion (541). A pipe line extends from the side wall portion of the body portion (541) and is connected to the tube (51). The liquid from the tube (51) flows into the body part (541).
An annular throttling portion (542) extends from the inner wall of the body portion (541). A conical-shaped penetration part (543) penetrates into the opening at the center of the throttle part (542). The penetration part (543) is connected to the upper bottom part (544) of the body part (541). A connecting portion between the upper bottom portion (544) and the penetration portion (543) is an adjustment portion, and a mechanism for moving the penetration portion (543) up and down is provided. For example, by forming a female thread portion on the upper bottom portion (544) and forming a thread portion on a rod body portion extending upward from the penetration portion (543), the penetration portion (543) is moved up and down. Can do. In the example shown in FIG. 6 (e), a disc-shaped knob is provided at the upper end of the rod body portion to facilitate this up / down operation.
The flow rate according to the vertical position of the penetration part (543) is changed from the internal space of the body part (541) above the throttle part (542) to the internal space of the body part (541) below the throttle part (542). Inflow.
A conical or pyramidal protrusion (546) is formed from the outer lower surface of the lower bottom (545) of the body (541). Inside the protruding portion (546), a conduit communicating with the inside of the body portion (541) is formed. From the internal space of the body portion (541) above the throttle portion (542), the pipe path is located below the throttle portion (542). The liquid that has flowed into the internal space of the trunk portion (541) is discharged from the opening (547) formed in the protruding portion (546) through the pipe line inside the protruding portion (546).
The protrusion (546) is inserted into the soil and fixes the flow rate adjusting mechanism (54).

FIG. 7 shows a second embodiment of the present invention. The liquid supply mechanism (1) shown in FIG. 7 is fixed in the soil. FIG. 7A is a view of the liquid supply mechanism (1) as viewed from above, and FIG. 7B is a view of the liquid supply mechanism (1) as viewed from the side. ) Shows a schematic structure.
The liquid supply mechanism (1) according to the second embodiment has a configuration in which the accommodating portion (3) is connected to the lower surface of the reservoir (2). In the example shown in FIG. 7, the reservoir (2) and the accommodating part (3) are formed in a cylindrical shape. The accommodating part (3) is formed larger in diameter than the reservoir (2).
A communication port (23) extends downward from the lower surface of the reservoir (2). The communication port (23) and the accommodating portion (3) are fitted, and the accommodating portion (3) is fixed to the lower surface of the reservoir (2). The connection method of the reservoir (2) and the accommodating part (3) is not particularly limited. For example, a hole that corresponds to the communication port (23) and protrudes inward of the storage unit (3) may be formed on the upper surface of the storage unit (3), and the communication port (23) may be fitted into the hole. In this case, a rubber layer may be formed on the outer peripheral surface of the communication port (23) to tighten the fit at the time of fitting and prevent leakage of liquid from between the reservoir (2) and the accommodating portion (3). . Alternatively, a thread portion may be formed on the outer peripheral surface of the communication port (23) and the inner wall surface of the hole formed in the upper surface of the housing portion (3), and an oil seal may be wound around the screw portion of the outer peripheral surface of the communication port (23). . Accordingly, the reservoir (2) is fixed on the accommodation portion (3) by screwing the screw portion of the communication port (23) and the screw portion of the accommodation portion (3). Moreover, the leakage of the liquid from between a reservoir | reserver (2) and an accommodating part (3) can be prevented.

A supply port (21) extends downward from the lower surface of the housing part (3). The supply port (21) is formed directly below the communication port (23).
A fixture (4) is attached to the supply port (21). The upper part of the fixture (4) is externally fitted to the supply port (21), completely closes the supply port (21), and prevents the liquid from the supply port (21) from leaking from the housing part (3). In addition, the closing method of the supply port (21) by the fixture (4) may be that the fixture (4) is formed of rubber and the upper portion of the fixture (4) functions as a rubber packing, or A screw part may be formed in the upper part of the supply port (2) and the fixture (4), and an oil seal may be wound around the screw part to prevent liquid leakage. As another method, the fixture (4) may be formed into a bottomed cylindrical shape, and the supply port (21) may be externally fitted by the fixture (4). At this time, a screw portion corresponding to the outer peripheral surface of the supply port (21) and the inner wall surface of the fixture (4) is formed, and the fixture (4) is attached to the supply port (21) by screwing the screw portion. It is also possible to do.
The member arranged at the intermediate position of the fixture (4) is formed in a wide flat plate shape. The lower surface of the intermediate position member contacts the ground, and the liquid supply mechanism (1) is stably placed on the ground. A projecting portion having a substantially conical shape is formed from the lower surface of the member at the intermediate position, and the projecting portion is embedded in the soil.

A liquid discharge mechanism (5) is attached to the housing part (3). The liquid discharge mechanism (5) shown in FIG. 7 includes a string body and a covering portion made of a weather-resistant material that covers the string body except for an end portion of the string body. One end of the string body is fixed to the lower portion of the housing (3), and the other end is arranged outside the housing (3). The string body discharges the liquid in the storage part (3) to the outside of the storage part (3) by capillary action.
Note that the liquid discharge mechanism (5) used is not limited to that shown in FIG. 7, and the liquid discharge mechanism (5) shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 can be appropriately employed.

The accommodating part (3) includes a cylindrical air hole (33) protruding upward from the upper surface of the accommodating part (3) while being provided with a base end part inside the accommodating part (3). The portion of the air hole (33) protruding from the upper surface of the accommodating portion (3) appears outside the reservoir (2).
A membrane-like valve element (331) is disposed in the cylindrical air hole (33). One end of the valve body (331) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the air hole (33). The valve body (331) is pivotable downward about the connecting portion with the inner wall of the air hole (33), and the horizontal state of the valve body (331) is the upper limit position of the pivoting operation. At the upper limit position of the valve body (331), the valve body (331) completely closes the air hole (33). The rotation operation of the valve body (331) occurs according to the pressure in the housing part (3).

In the liquid supply mechanism (1) shown in FIG. 7, first, the liquid supply is supplied from the supply port (21) with the supply port (21) facing upward. Liquid from the supply port (21) passes through the communication port (23) and enters the reservoir (2). After a predetermined amount of liquid is supplied into the reservoir (2), the liquid supply is stopped. After the liquid supply is stopped, the fixture (4) is attached to the supply port (21).
After closing the supply port (21) with the fixture (4), the supply port (21) is directed downward. Then, the lower part of the fixture (4) is buried in the soil, and the liquid supply mechanism (1) is fixed to the ground.
In this way, the liquid supply mechanism (1) according to the second embodiment also requires a connecting operation between the reservoir (2) and the accommodating portion (3) after supplying the liquid to the reservoir (2). In addition, there is no leakage of liquid related to the connecting operation between the reservoir (2) and the accommodating portion (3).

FIG. 8 shows a modified form of the liquid supply mechanism (1) shown in FIG. Here, only the part changed from the liquid supply mechanism (1) of FIG. 7 will be described, and other parts not described are the same as the liquid supply mechanism (1) shown in FIG.
The liquid supply mechanism (1) in FIG. 7 includes the supply port (21) protruding from the lower surface of the housing (3), but the supply port (21) of the liquid supply mechanism (1) shown in FIG. It protrudes downward from the lower surface of the vessel (2), penetrates the inside of the accommodating part (3), and the end of the supply port (21) appears on the outer lower surface of the accommodating part (3). An opening (211) is formed on the side surface of the supply port (21), and the opening (211) communicates the internal space of the housing (3) and the internal space of the supply port (21). A lid (212) can be attached to the lower end of the supply port (21), and the lid (212) prevents the liquid in the reservoir (2) from leaking from the supply port (21).
When the opening (211) is formed, the liquid flows from the opening (211) into the accommodating portion (3), so the communication port (23) may not be formed.

In the liquid supply mechanism (1) shown in FIG. 8, the fixture (4) does not play a role of closing the supply port. Therefore, the fixture (4) does not need to be configured to be detachable, and can be fixedly attached to the lower surface of the housing (3) with an adhesive or the like.
Further, in the example shown in FIG. 8, instead of the cylindrical air hole (33) in FIG. 7, a simple hole is formed on the upper surface of the accommodating portion (3), and the hole is used as the air hole (33). .

  In the liquid supply mechanism (1) shown in FIG. 8, the supply port (21) is first turned upward, and the liquid is supplied from the supply port (21). The liquid supplied from the supply port (21) reaches the reservoir (2). After the desired amount of liquid has been supplied into the reservoir (2), the liquid supply is stopped. After stopping the liquid supply, the supply port (21) is closed by the lid (212). After closing the supply port (21), the supply port (21) is turned downward, and the liquid supply mechanism (1) is fixed to the ground with the fixture (4). When the supply port (21) is directed downward, the liquid in the reservoir (2) passes through the communication port (23) and the opening (211) formed on the side surface of the supply port (21), so that the container (3 ). The liquid in the storage part (3) is discharged to the outside through the liquid discharge mechanism (5).

FIG. 9 shows a third embodiment of the liquid supply mechanism (1).
The liquid supply mechanism (1) according to the third embodiment includes a storage unit (3) connected to the reservoir (2) and the lower surface of the reservoir (2).
The reservoir (2) has a supply port (21) on its upper surface. Liquid is supplied into the reservoir (2) from the supply port (21). A communication port (23) is formed on the lower surface of the reservoir (2). A suspended fixture (40) is attached to the upper surface of the reservoir (2). The fixture (40) includes a plurality of annular members (401) attached to the upper surface of the reservoir (2) and a wire member (402) connected to the annular member (401). The ends of the wire member (402) not connected to the annular member (401) are connected at a single point. The liquid supply mechanism (1) is suspended from above by hooking this connecting portion on the rod-shaped member.
Moreover, it is preferable that the scale (24) which shows the liquid level of the liquid inside a reservoir (2) is formed in the wall surface of a reservoir (2).

The container (3) is connected to the lower surface of the reservoir (2).
The housing part (3) is provided with a communication control mechanism (30). The communication control mechanism (30) is inserted into a cylindrical compartment (301) provided above the internal space of the housing (3) and the compartment (301), and is rotatably attached to the compartment (301). It consists of an L-shaped communication control rod (302). The left end of the communication control rod (302) appears outside the side of the housing (3) to facilitate the rotation operation of the communication control rod (302).
The compartment (301) includes a pair of openings (303) formed coaxially with the communication port (23). The communication control rod (302) includes a communication hole (304) that is orthogonal to the axis of the communication control rod (302) and is coaxial with the opening (303). When the communication control rod (302) is rotated and the axis of the communication hole (304) becomes horizontal, the inflow of liquid from the reservoir (2) into the accommodating portion (3) stops. When the communication control rod (302) is rotated and the communication hole (304) and the opening (303) are matched, the liquid in the reservoir (2) flows into the housing (3).
The liquid that has flowed into the storage section (3) is discharged by the liquid discharge mechanism (5) attached to the storage section (3). As the liquid discharge mechanism (5), the various liquid discharge mechanisms (5) described above can be suitably used.

In the liquid supply mechanism (1) shown in FIG. 9, first, the scale (24) is used to supply the liquid from the supply port (21) into the reservoir (2) up to a predetermined water level. At this time, the communication control mechanism (30) is closed, and the liquid supplied into the reservoir (2) does not flow into the storage part (3).
After supplying a predetermined amount of liquid into the reservoir (2), the communication control mechanism (30) is opened, and the liquid in the reservoir (2) is caused to flow into the accommodating portion (3). At this time, the amount of liquid flowing into the storage part (3) can be measured by reading the scale (24) of the reservoir (2). After allowing a desired amount of liquid to flow into the storage section (3), the communication control mechanism (30) is closed to stop the flow of liquid from the reservoir (2) into the storage section (3). Then, the predetermined amount of liquid is discharged to the outside by the liquid discharge mechanism (5).
In this manner, by providing the communication control mechanism (30), it is possible to control the amount of liquid flowing into the storage portion (3).

FIG. 10 is a view showing a liquid supply mechanism (1) having another form of the communication control mechanism (30). FIG. 10A is a view of the liquid supply mechanism (1) as viewed from above, and FIG. 10B is a longitudinal sectional view of the liquid supply mechanism (1).
The liquid supply mechanism (1) shown in FIG. 10 includes a reservoir (2) and a storage part (3).
The reservoir (2) includes a supply port (21) on the upper surface, and a cylindrical communication port (23) protruding downward on the lower surface. An opening formed on the upper surface of the housing part (3) is fitted over the communication port (23) to connect the reservoir (2) and the housing part (3). A scale (24) is provided on the peripheral surface of the reservoir (2) in the same manner as in the embodiment shown in FIG.
A cylindrical air hole (33) protrudes from the upper surface of the housing part (3). The air hole (33) passes through the inside of the reservoir (2), and its upper end appears on the upper surface of the reservoir (2). A plug for closing the air hole (33) is detachably attached to the upper end of the air hole (33).

When the liquid is supplied from the supply port (21), the air hole (33) is closed by a stopper.
The liquid supplied from the supply port (21) reaches the inside of the accommodating part (3) through the communication port (23). When the liquid flows into the storage part (3) more than the capacity of the storage part (3), the liquid enters the reservoir (2). Then, a desired liquid amount is supplied into the liquid supply mechanism (1) while observing the liquid level in the reservoir (2) with the scale (24). Thereafter, the supply port (21) is capped.
The liquid discharge mechanism (5) discharges the liquid in the container (3) to the outside. While the air hole (33) is in the closed state, liquid does not flow from the reservoir (2) into the storage part (3) regardless of the liquid discharge from the storage part (3).
When the air hole (33) is opened, the inflow of the liquid from the reservoir (2) into the accommodating portion (3) starts. In this way, the inflow of the liquid from the reservoir (2) to the housing part (3) can be controlled by opening and closing the air hole (33).

By connecting the reservoir (1) and the accommodating portion (3) in series up and down as in the example shown in FIGS. Therefore, it becomes easy to form a shape with a desired character as shown in FIG.
The liquid supply mechanism (1) shown in FIG. 11 has a Santa Claus shape, can be used as an ornament used for garden decoration, and can supply water to plants grown in the garden. Mechanism (1).
The structure of the liquid supply mechanism (1) shown in FIG. 11 is the same as the structure of the liquid supply mechanism (1) shown in FIG. 7 except for the outline of the reservoir (2) and the accommodating part (3). The part above the waist of Santa Claus is the reservoir (2), and the part below the waist is the accommodating part (3).
In this way, it is possible to construct an integrated design by applying desired shapes to the reservoir (2) and the accommodating portion (3).

Although the liquid discharge mechanism (5) in the above description has a string-like form, the present invention is not limited to this.
FIG. 12 is obtained by changing the liquid discharge mechanism (5) of the liquid supply mechanism (1) shown in FIG. 9 into the form of a faucet (61). By rotating the knob (611) of the faucet (61), the liquid in the housing part (3) can be discharged from the faucet.

FIG. 13 shows a modified form of the liquid discharge mechanism (5) of the liquid supply mechanism (1) shown in FIG.
The liquid discharge mechanism (5) in FIG. 13 includes a cylindrical discharge port (62) that protrudes downward from the lower surface of the housing (3), a disk-shaped stopper (621) that closes the upper end of the discharge port (62), The stopper (621) extends downward from the lower surface and is connected to the rod body (622) penetrating the discharge port (62), the upper surface of the stopper (621) and the inner surface of the housing (3), and the stopper (621) is connected downward. It consists of a spring body (623) to be urged.
The lower end of the rod (622) protrudes from the lower end of the discharge port (62). Accordingly, by pushing up the lower end portion of the rod (622), the stopper (621) is separated from the discharge port (62), and the liquid inside the storage portion (3) is discharged from the discharge port (62). When the force to push up the lower end of the rod (622) is removed, the spring (623) moves the stopper (621) downward, and the stopper (621) closes the upper end surface of the discharge port (62) again.
The mechanism for raising and lowering the stopper (621) is not limited to that shown in FIG. For example, as shown in FIG. 14, the rod body (622) may be extended from the stopper (621) in the lateral direction, and the rod body (622) may be rotatably supported by the side wall of the housing portion (3). And it is possible to move a stopper (621) up and down by rotating the rod (622) which appeared outside the accommodating part (3) up and down.

FIG. 15 shows a liquid supply mechanism (1) including another form of liquid discharge mechanism (5).
The liquid discharge mechanism (5) shown in FIG. 15 includes a discharge port (62) formed on the lower surface of the storage section (3) and a space formed inside the storage chamber (3) and communicating with the discharge port (62). It consists of a chamber (624) and a rotating cylinder (625) inserted into the compartment (624).
The compartment (624) extends in the lateral direction of the storage chamber (3). The compartment (624) is formed in a cylindrical shape, and both ends are open. A cylindrical rotating cylinder (625) with one end is inserted into the compartment (624). The bottom of the rotating cylinder (625) is along the side wall surface of the accommodating part (3), and the end of the rotating cylinder (625) disposed behind the accommodating part (3) is open. The liquid inside the container (3) flows into the rotary cylinder (625) from the opening at the end of the rotary cylinder (625). The rotating cylinder (625) is rotatably supported in the compartment (624). An opening (626) is formed on the circumferential surface of the rotating cylinder (625). As the rotating cylinder (625) rotates, the opening (626) moves. And if the discharge port (62) formed in the accommodating part (3) and the opening part (626) coincide with each other, the liquid inside the accommodating part (3) is discharged via the rotating cylinder (625) to the discharge port (62). Discharged from.
In order to facilitate the rotating operation of the rotating cylinder (625), it is preferable to extend the knob from the bottom of the rotating cylinder (625).

FIG. 16 shows a liquid supply mechanism (1) including another form of liquid discharge mechanism (5).
The liquid discharge mechanism (5) shown in FIG. 16 has a discharge port (62) formed in the lower surface of the storage portion (3) and a space formed inside the storage chamber (3) and communicating with the discharge port (62). A chamber (624), a stopper (621) that is inserted into the compartment (624) and is movable in the compartment (624) in the axial direction, and one end connected to the stopper (621) It consists of a rod body (622) provided with the other end part distribute | arranged outside a accommodating part (3).
The compartment (624) is formed in a cylindrical shape and extends laterally from the side wall of the housing (3). A wall for fixing a spring body (623) for pushing back the stopper (621) is formed at the back end of the compartment (624). The spring body (623) is disposed between the wall at the back end of the compartment (624) and the stopper (621). An opening (627) is formed in the compartment (624) located above the discharge port (62).
The stopper (621) is guided by the inner wall of the compartment (624) and slides. When the stopper (621) is pressed against the side wall of the accommodating portion (3) by the spring body (623), the stopper simultaneously closes the discharge port (62) and the opening (627) of the compartment (624). When the stopper (621) is pushed to the back of the compartment (624) by the rod (622), the stopper (621) slides laterally inside the compartment (624), and the opening of the compartment (624) (627) and the outlet (62) are opened. The liquid in the container (3) enters the compartment (624) through the opening (627), and is then discharged from the discharge port (62).

FIG. 17 shows a liquid supply mechanism (1) including another form of liquid discharge mechanism (5).
The liquid discharge mechanism (5) shown in FIG. 17 includes a discharge port (62) provided on the lower surface of the storage unit (3) and a spherical portion (628) rotatably supported by the discharge port (62).
The lower surface of the sphere (628) appears to protrude below the supply port (62). In such a form, the liquid in the storage portion (3) adheres to the upper surface of the sphere portion (628). When the sphere part (628) is rotated, the surface of the sphere part (628) to which the liquid is attached moves downward, and the liquid attached to the sphere part (628) appears outside the storage part (3).
When the surface on which the liquid is applied is brought into contact with the lower surface of the sphere (628) and the sphere (628) is rotated, the liquid is applied onto the contacted surface.
The liquid supply mechanism (1) including such a liquid discharge mechanism (5) can be suitably used for a liquid having a relatively high viscosity.

The liquid discharge mechanism (5) shown in FIGS. 12 to 17 can be applied to any of the first to third embodiments.
The liquid used is not only water for irrigation of plants, but also various liquids such as liquid fertilizers, chemicals, cleaning liquids for washing the interior of the body or bathroom, and liquid seasonings such as soy sauce and sauces. Is possible.

  The present invention is particularly suitably applied to a liquid supply mechanism for irrigating plants.

It is a figure which shows 1st Embodiment of the liquid supply mechanism which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a change of the liquid supply mechanism shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a change of the liquid supply mechanism shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the attachment form of a liquid discharge mechanism. It is a figure which shows an example of a liquid discharge mechanism. It is a figure which shows an example of a liquid discharge mechanism. It is a figure which shows 2nd Embodiment of the liquid supply mechanism which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a change of 2nd Embodiment of the liquid supply mechanism which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows 3rd Embodiment of the liquid supply mechanism which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a change of 3rd Embodiment of the liquid supply mechanism which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the example which comprised the liquid supply mechanism which concerns on this invention as a figurine and irrigation apparatus for a garden decoration. It is a figure which shows an example of a liquid discharge mechanism. It is a figure which shows an example of a liquid discharge mechanism. It is a figure which shows an example of a liquid discharge mechanism. It is a figure which shows an example of a liquid discharge mechanism. It is a figure which shows an example of a liquid discharge mechanism. It is a figure which shows an example of a liquid discharge mechanism. It is a figure which shows the conventional liquid supply mechanism.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Liquid supply mechanism 2 ... Reservoir 3 ... Storage part 4 ... Fixing tool 5 ... Liquid discharge mechanism

Claims (11)

A reservoir for storing liquid;
A reservoir that communicates with the reservoir and can temporarily store a certain amount of liquid flowing from the reservoir;
Comprising a discharge mechanism for discharging liquid from the housing part,
An air hole is formed in the upper part of the housing part,
The reservoir and the accommodating part are integrally connected ,
The discharge mechanism is a tube extending from the lower portion of the accommodating portion;
Since it is formed on the inner wall of the tube tip portion, it consists of a bottomed cylindrical cap portion that is screwed with the screw portion,
The female thread portion is formed in a tapered shape that becomes wider toward the tip,
The cap portion is formed from a flexible material,
A liquid supply mechanism in which a discharge hole through which the liquid that has passed through the cap portion can be discharged is formed in the side surface or the front end surface of the cap portion. The main body extends from the side of the reservoir;
2. The liquid supply mechanism according to claim 1, comprising a storage chamber connected to the main pipe and having a volume capable of storing a certain amount of liquid. A plurality of branch pipes further extend from the storage chamber,
The liquid supply mechanism according to claim 2, wherein a storage chamber formed so as to have a volume capable of storing a constant amount of liquid is further formed at one end of the branch pipe. Protruding portions that protrude from the lower surface of each storage chamber are provided,
The liquid supply mechanism according to claim 3, wherein the protruding portion can be embedded in the ground. The container is disposed below the reservoir;
A supply port for supplying a liquid is formed on the lower surface of the housing portion,
A communication port formed above the supply port is formed on the lower surface of the reservoir,
The liquid supply mechanism according to claim 1, wherein the supply port is further provided with a fixture that closes the supply port and is embedded in soil. The container is disposed below the reservoir;
A supply port that protrudes downward and allows liquid to be supplied into the reservoir;
A communication port formed on the lower surface of the reservoir and communicating with the reservoir and the housing;
The liquid supply mechanism according to claim 1, wherein a lid that closes the supply port is attached to the supply port. The container is disposed below the reservoir;
A supply port for supplying liquid into the reservoir is provided on the upper surface of the reservoir,
A communication port communicating with the housing portion is formed on the lower surface of the reservoir,
The liquid supply mechanism according to claim 1, wherein the communication port is provided with a communication control mechanism that controls opening and closing of the communication port. The communication control mechanism includes a compartment formed in the housing portion,
The compartment is rotatably held, and one end portion is composed of a communication control rod that appears outside the accommodating portion side,
The compartment includes a pair of openings formed coaxially with the communication port,
The control rod is provided with a communication hole orthogonal to the axis of the control rod,
The liquid supply mechanism according to claim 7, wherein when the control rod is rotated and the communication hole is connected to the communication port, the liquid in the reservoir can flow into the storage portion. The container is disposed below the reservoir;
A supply port for supplying liquid into the reservoir is provided on the upper surface of the reservoir,
A communication port communicating with the housing portion is formed on the lower surface of the reservoir,
The air hole protrudes from the upper surface of the housing portion and is formed in a cylindrical shape,
The liquid supply mechanism according to claim 1, wherein one end of the air hole appears on the upper surface of the reservoir.   The liquid supply mechanism according to claim 1, wherein a stirring blade is provided in the reservoir.   The reservoir further rotates a motor for rotating the stirring blade;
  The liquid supply mechanism according to claim 10, further comprising a battery for supplying electric power to the motor and a solar cell.

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