FR3028874A1 - DEVICE FOR INTEGRATING AN AQUARIUM SYSTEM WITH A WC, FOR LIVING FISH, OTHER AQUATIC ANIMALS AND PLANTS - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a device consisting of a conventional toilet bowl associated with a specific tank, also having the function of an aquarium. The device according to the invention is particularly intended to brighten toilets, often too conventional, and to make possible the installation of an aquarium without loss of space and with little maintenance.

Description

The present invention relates to a device combining a toilet tank and an aquarium. It may be interesting, for decorative reasons, to have an aquarium in his toilet, and this with a minimum of maintenance and space occupied. This is why the water tank can be enlarged and serve as an aquarium. The device according to the invention is composed of a toilet with a conventional base, but whose tank is larger and transparent. A strainer or filter system makes it possible to evacuate the water without creating strong turbulence or strong localized suction in the tank. According to particular embodiments: To avoid a significant thermal shock, a water heating can be envisaged, or simply, the tank 15 will be of capacity, double or more, than that useful, it will be emptied only partially. Heating of the water tank is also possible. Low voltage lighting, with or without a programmer can be provided. The system can be installed as a replacement for a conventional tank, but can also be in the form of a built-in product.

Top access for food, access for cleaning and access for maintenance will be provided, all of which can be combined. The top of the bowl has one or more access hatches (6) for food, cleaning, maintenance.

The tank filling mechanism may be a standard mechanism, but with a hose extension to control the infeed water inlet. The arrival of water for the filling (5) gives in the strainer, for the same purpose of limiting turbulence and thermal shock.

An inclined bottom, with or without a strainer above, allows for more efficient automatic cleaning. The bottom forms a kind of funnel, to facilitate automatic cleaning. A strainer that can also be placed above the bottom surface.

35 The tank can be decorated, front or inside, which can hide some of the mechanisms as desired. The accompanying drawing illustrates the invention: FIG. 1: Front view of transparent tank and mechanism.

With reference to this drawing: The device is composed of the following elements: 1) Transparent tank. 2) Strainer or filter limiting turbulence in the tank water and preventing the fish from reaching the mechanism. 3) Evacuation mechanism. 4) Inlet tap and regulation of the water level. 5) Water inlet hose extension. 6) Access hatch. 7) Lighting. 8) Control button. 9) Tank cover, transparent or not. 10) Top of a toilet bowl, which can be standard. 11) Joint of the mechanism. 12) Minimum water level. 13) Silkscreen decor or interior decorative objects, possibility of interior shelves for decoration. As a nonlimiting example, the dimensions are L = 40cm P = 25cm H = 50cm (for a capacity of about 40L). The escape mechanism will detect the minimum level to be reached, in height, but will empty the water from the bottom of the tank. The strainer or filter (2) surrounds the exhaust mechanism (3), thereby reducing turbulence and distributing the water draw into the tank. The device according to the invention is particularly intended for the decoration of the toilet and has a playful and distracting side. 30 35

Claims (10)

CLAIMS1) Device combining toilet and aquarium. The toilet tank (recessed or not) is partially transparent and plays the role of aquarium. 2) Device for the implementation of the tank according to claim 1, characterized in that a strainer or filter (2) surrounds the evacuation mechanism (3), thereby reducing turbulence and distributing the water call in The reservoir. 3) Device according to the 2 preceding claims characterized in that the inlet water for filling (5) gives in the strainer, for the same sake of limiting turbulence and thermal shock. 4) Device according to the preceding claims characterized in that the tank comprises a lighting (7), with or without timer, ideally low voltage. 5) Device according to the preceding claims characterized in that the top of the bowl comprises one or more access hatches (6) for food, cleaning, maintenance. 6) Device according to the preceding claims characterized in that the thermal differences during filling and the water level required by the fish during the activation of the flush are provided by a partial emptying of the tank (12). The capacity of this one being at least twice the volume necessary. 7) Device according to the preceding claims characterized in that the water of the tank may be temperature controlled, for certain types of fish, by means of a heating system, and a water preheating system. arrival. 8) Device according to the preceding claims characterized in that the tank may be decorated or screen printed (13), to hide some unsightly elements, and allow a decor. 3028874 - 4 - 9) Device according to the preceding claims characterized in that the bottom forms a kind of funnel, to facilitate automatic cleaning. A strainer that can also be placed above the bottom surface. 10 15 20 25 30 35