FR2552877A1 - Thermometer for aquarium, swimming pool and the like - Google Patents
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Description
Thermomètre pour aquarium, piscine et similaire.Thermometer for aquarium, swimming pool and the like.
La présente invention a pour objet un thermomètre pour aquarium, piscine, bain et autres applications similaires.The present invention relates to a thermometer for aquariums, swimming pools, baths and other similar applications.
I1 est souhaitable de pouvoir surveiller de façon quasi permanente la température de certains milieux, notamment liquides, dans lesquels peuvent évoluer ou séjourner des appareils ou des êtres, humains ou animaux. L'invention a pour but un dispositif simple et économique, sur lequel on puisse compter, destiné à être immergé dans le milieu dont on désire surveiller la température, et dont l'observation soit particulièrement facile. It is desirable to be able to monitor the temperature of certain media, in particular liquids, in an almost permanent manner, in which apparatus or beings, humans or animals may evolve or stay. The object of the invention is to provide a simple and economical device which can be counted on, intended to be immersed in the medium whose temperature is to be monitored, and the observation of which is particularly easy.
Conformément à la présente invention, un thermomètre pour aquarium, bain, piscine et similaire est remarquable notamment en ce qu'il comporte en combinaison une ventouse en matière élastique de fixation sur une paroi lisse, un élément plat à cristaux liquides, indicateur de la température et un bloc transparent formant loupe, ayant au moins une face plane, l'élément indicateur étant placé contre ladite face plane du bloc, avec la surface indicatrice de l'élément contre ladite face plane, le bloc, avec l'élément, étant maintenu par serrage élastique au centre de la ventouse, la face du bloc opposée à la face plane étant dégagée pour permettre l'observation.In accordance with the present invention, a thermometer for aquariums, baths, swimming pools and the like is remarkable in particular in that it comprises in combination a suction cup made of elastic material for attachment to a smooth wall, a flat element with liquid crystals, temperature indicator and a transparent block forming a magnifying glass, having at least one plane face, the indicator element being placed against said plane face of the block, with the indicator surface of the element against said plane face, the block, with the element, being held by elastic clamping in the center of the suction cup, the face of the block opposite to the flat face being released to allow observation.
Dans le cas d'un aquarium, ses parois sont transparentes et l'observation se fait de préférence de l'extérieur.In the case of an aquarium, its walls are transparent and the observation is preferably made from the outside.
Avantageusement, alors, la face dégagée est située à l'intérieur de la ventouse + on peut observer la température à travers la paroi transparente de l'aquarium, sur laquelle est appliquée la ventouse.Advantageously, then, the exposed face is located inside the suction cup + the temperature can be observed through the transparent wall of the aquarium, to which the suction cup is applied.
Dans le cas d'une baignoire, ou d'une piscine, la face dégagée du bloc est située à l'extérieur de la ventouse pour permettre son observation à l'intérieur du récipient dans lequel est place le thermomètre.In the case of a bathtub, or a swimming pool, the exposed face of the block is located outside the suction cup to allow its observation inside the container in which the thermometer is placed.
D'autres caractéristiques de l'invention apparaîtront au cours de la description qui va suivre, donnée à titre d'exemple non limitatif en regard des dessins ci-joints et qui fera bien comprendre comment l'invention peut être réalisée.Other characteristics of the invention will appear during the description which follows, given by way of nonlimiting example with regard to the attached drawings and which will make it clear how the invention can be implemented.
Sur les dessins, - la figure 1 est une vue en plan d'une plaquette à
cristaux liquides, utilisable dans un themomètre selon l'invention - la figure 2 est une vue en coupe d'un thermomètre selon
l'invention, utilisable dans un aquarium ; et, - la figure 3 est une vue en coupe d'un thermomètre selon
l'invention, utilisable dans une baignoire de bébé.In the drawings, - Figure 1 is a plan view of a plate to
liquid crystals, usable in a themometer according to the invention - Figure 2 is a sectional view of a thermometer according to
the invention, usable in an aquarium; and, - Figure 3 is a sectional view of a thermometer according to
the invention, usable in a baby bath.
La figure 1 représente un élément indicateur de température de type connu à cristaux liquides. C'est une plaquette 1, circulaire de préférence, garnie de différents cristaux liquides suivant des dessins ou derrière des masques, qui représentent les valeurs des températures auxquelles les différents cristaux se colorent ou deviennent luminescents.FIG. 1 represents a temperature indicator element of known type with liquid crystals. It is a plate 1, preferably circular, lined with different liquid crystals according to drawings or behind masks, which represent the values of the temperatures at which the different crystals color or become luminescent.
Par exemple, le degré de température est indiqué par le chiffre vert le plus élevé. Si plusieurs nombres apparaissent clairement, la température se situe entre les deux nombres les plus élevés. Dans l'exemple représenté, les cristaux sont choisis pour se colorer entre 16 et 210 C.For example, the degree of temperature is indicated by the highest green number. If several numbers appear clearly, the temperature is between the two highest numbers. In the example shown, the crystals are chosen to be colored between 16 and 210 C.
Selon les applications, (aquarium, piscine, bain, etc), on pourra choisir toute autre plage de température autour de~15 C ou 300C, par exemple. De telles plaquettes sont connues et disponibles sur le marché.Depending on the applications (aquarium, swimming pool, bath, etc.), we can choose any other temperature range around ~ 15 C or 300C, for example. Such plates are known and available on the market.
La figure 2 est une vue en coupe représentant un thermomètre pour aquarium. Il comprend une plaquette 1, un bloc transparent 2, en verre ou en plastique, formant loupe, et une ventouse 3 en caoutchouc par exemple. La ventouse est appliquée contre la paroi vitrée 4 de l'aquarium. Le bloc 2 a une face plane 2a et une face opposée 2b qui peut être bombée correctement pour obtenir l'effet de loupe. (Cette face 2b peut éventuellement être plane si aucun agrandissement n'est nécessaire). L'élément 1 est appliqué sur la face plane 2a, avec la surface indicatrice contre ladite face plane. La température est observée directement à travers la paroi 4.L'élément 1 sensible à la température, est en contact direct avec le liquide ; il peut être revêtu d'un enduit ou d'une feuille de protection, de préférence peu isolante, ou encore la ventouse 3 peut être refermée en arrière de l'élément 1, étant entendu que la température du milieu surveillé varie normalement lentement et que la présence éventuelle d'une couche isolante aurait peu d'incidence. On peut donc observer la température en permanence, et à simple vue agir sur les moyens de chauffage ou de refroidissement de l'eau. La ventouse 3 est ouverte au centre dans l'exemple représenté, l'étanchéité étant obtenue par serrage élastique du bloc transparent 2.Figure 2 is a sectional view showing an aquarium thermometer. It comprises a plate 1, a transparent block 2, made of glass or plastic, forming a magnifying glass, and a suction cup 3 made of rubber for example. The suction cup is applied against the glass wall 4 of the aquarium. The block 2 has a flat face 2a and an opposite face 2b which can be curved correctly to obtain the magnifying glass effect. (This face 2b can possibly be flat if no enlargement is necessary). The element 1 is applied to the flat face 2a, with the indicator surface against said flat face. The temperature is observed directly through the wall 4. The temperature-sensitive element 1 is in direct contact with the liquid; it can be coated with a coating or a protective sheet, preferably with little insulation, or else the suction cup 3 can be closed behind the element 1, it being understood that the temperature of the medium monitored normally varies slowly and that the possible presence of an insulating layer would have little effect. We can therefore observe the temperature constantly, and at first sight act on the means of heating or cooling the water. The suction cup 3 is open in the center in the example shown, the seal being obtained by elastic tightening of the transparent block 2.
La figure 3 est une autre vue en coupe représentant l'application de l'invention à la surveillance de la température d'un liquide contenu dans un récipient à paroi 6 non transparente (bain de bébé par exemple). L'observation se fait à l'extérieur de la ventouse, c'est-à-dire à l'intérieur du récipient ou du bain. L'élément thermométrique 1 est placé du côté de la paroi 6, avec la face observable orientée à l'opposé de cette paroi. Le bloc 2 est placé vers l'intérieur du bain. La ventouse 5 entoure élastiquement le bloc 2 et peut être fermée au centre 5a, en regard de la paroi 6.Figure 3 is another sectional view showing the application of the invention to monitoring the temperature of a liquid contained in a container with a non-transparent wall 6 (baby bath for example). The observation is made outside the suction cup, that is to say inside the container or the bath. The thermometric element 1 is placed on the side of the wall 6, with the observable face oriented opposite this wall. Block 2 is placed towards the inside of the bath. The suction cup 5 elastically surrounds the block 2 and can be closed at the center 5a, facing the wall 6.
Dans les deux cas, le thermomètre selon l'invention est appliqué par simple pression, à l'endroit choisi le plus commode pour l'utilisateur. Il peut être enlevé aussi facilement pour être déplacé ou rangé. In both cases, the thermometer according to the invention is applied by simple pressure, at the chosen location most convenient for the user. It can be removed as easily to be moved or stored.
Il va de soi que les modes de réalisation décrits ne sont que des exemples et qu'il serait possible de les modifier, notamment par substitution d'équivalents techniques, sans sortir pour cela du cadre de l'invention. It goes without saying that the embodiments described are only examples and that it would be possible to modify them, in particular by substitution of technical equivalents, without departing from the scope of the invention.
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| EP0373581A2 (en) * | 1988-12-16 | 1990-06-20 | DIEHL GMBH & CO. | Digital thermometer for outside temperatures |
| WO2003102522A1 (en) * | 2002-05-30 | 2003-12-11 | Corbett Research Pty Ltd | Optical means for calibrating temperature |
| FR2840983A1 (en) * | 2002-06-17 | 2003-12-19 | Ampafrance | Bath thermometer for use in infant care comprises a vertical monoblock body with a thermometer placed at its lower bath end and a temperature display at its upper end at, or just above, water level |
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| DE2151018A1 (en) * | 1971-10-08 | 1973-04-12 | Boueke Lepa Paula | THERMOMETER ARRANGEMENT |
| FR2458062A1 (en) * | 1979-05-30 | 1980-12-26 | Valentin Sa | Composite plastics tap or shower head - enclosing a thermo thermometric strip to indicate the temp. of the passing water |
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| DE2151018A1 (en) * | 1971-10-08 | 1973-04-12 | Boueke Lepa Paula | THERMOMETER ARRANGEMENT |
| FR2458062A1 (en) * | 1979-05-30 | 1980-12-26 | Valentin Sa | Composite plastics tap or shower head - enclosing a thermo thermometric strip to indicate the temp. of the passing water |
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP0373581A2 (en) * | 1988-12-16 | 1990-06-20 | DIEHL GMBH & CO. | Digital thermometer for outside temperatures |
| EP0373581A3 (en) * | 1988-12-16 | 1990-12-27 | Diehl Gmbh & Co. | Digital thermometer for outside temperatures |
| WO2003102522A1 (en) * | 2002-05-30 | 2003-12-11 | Corbett Research Pty Ltd | Optical means for calibrating temperature |
| FR2840983A1 (en) * | 2002-06-17 | 2003-12-19 | Ampafrance | Bath thermometer for use in infant care comprises a vertical monoblock body with a thermometer placed at its lower bath end and a temperature display at its upper end at, or just above, water level |
| EP1376081A1 (en) * | 2002-06-17 | 2004-01-02 | Ampafrance S.A. | Vertical thermometer for a bathtub |
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