JP2000342064A - Controlling system for animal or plant keeping/growing box - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a controlling system for a box in which an animal or plant is to be kept and grown, to keep environments in the box suitable for the animal or plant by controlling luminous intensity and temperature therein. SOLUTION: This controlling system can keep luminous intensity and temperature in a box in which an animal or plant is to be kept and grown close to the natural environments associated with sunrise to sunset, wherein the box is equipped with an electric bulb 4, thermally insulating device 5 and fluorescent light 3, which are connected to a controller 2, to control a time period for which the light is turned on, luminous intensity and temperature in the box.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a breeding box used for breeding animals and a light and temperature control device used for a breeding box for growing plants.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Recently, many people keep snakes, lizards, turtles, and the like as pets at home, but these animals are generally placed in a water tank. That is, an aquarium for holding goldfish and tropical fish is often used. However, these animals, unlike fish that live underwater, breathe in the air and breathe, so the environment inside the aquarium must be kept at an appropriate level.
It is necessary to appropriately maintain not only the temperature but also the humidity.

[0003] In general, since tropical animals are often kept, a fan for circulating air by installing a warmer is installed in the water tank. However, in a water tank with no entrance at the bottom, even if the fan is operated, air circulation is not enough,
In addition, there is a problem that the sound of the fan becomes harsh. In the case of animals that require high humidity, water droplets adhere to the surface of the aquarium and become cloudy, so that observation from outside cannot be sufficiently performed in many cases.
These are not only problems when keeping animals, but also when growing tropical plants in an aquarium.

[0004] Therefore, the applicant has been required to adjust the temperature and humidity in the breeding and breeding box so that the temperature and humidity can be adjusted appropriately.
A patent application has been filed on February 2 for a box for raising and breeding animals and plants (Japanese Patent Application No. 9-362895). In other words, this box is "
A mesh plate is placed at the upper end opening, a transparent lid that is divided into appropriate sizes is placed on top of it, and an inflow opening with a recessed front is provided below the door. A hole through which air passes is formed on the lower surface of the inflow port. "

[0005] In this box, the temperature and humidity are adjusted to a certain degree because air enters from the inlet of the lower recess and exits from the upper opening, but in Japan in a temperate zone, for example, tropical animals and plants It is not possible to create a suitable environment in a box.

[0006]

As described above, the conventional breeding and breeding box has the above-mentioned problems. The problem to be solved by the present invention is this problem, and provides a control device that can create an environment suitable for breeding animals and plants.

[0007]

A control device for a box for breeding and breeding animals and plants according to the present invention makes the environment in the box suitable for animals and plants. That is, it is a control device capable of faithfully realizing a change in the natural world such that the temperature becomes higher and lower as the sun goes down and the temperature rises and falls. For that purpose, it has a fluorescent lamp, a light bulb, and a warming bulb, and has a controller for blinking these over time.

The fluorescent lamp is turned on and off at a predetermined time by a timer function in the control device. Similarly, the light bulb is controlled to be turned on and off at a predetermined time, and the brightness is adjusted. Further, the heat retaining ball detects the temperature in the box, but can control the temperature to the temperature determined by the controller. Although the form of the box is not particularly limited, it may be a "box for raising and breeding animals and plants" according to Japanese Patent Application No. 9-362895 in order to improve the flow of air inside. Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0009]

FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a control device for a breeding and breeding box according to the present invention.
Indicates a controller. The breeding and breeding box 1 is a transparent acrylic box, on which a fluorescent lamp 3 is placed, and a light bulb 4 and a warm bulb 5 are provided inside. The fluorescent lamp 3, the electric bulb 4, and the warm bulb 5 are connected to the controller 2 via electric cords 6, 6,..., And the controller 2 has a plug 7 to be inserted into an outlet.

By the way, the controller 2 controls the fluorescent lamp 3, the electric bulb 4, and the warm bulb 5 so as to be able to blink according to time, thereby creating an environment suitable for animals or plants bred and raised in the box. I can do it. Of course, when all of the fluorescent lamp 3, the bulb 4 and the warm bulb 5 are not used, for example, only the bulb 4 and the warm bulb 5 may be used. In this case, the electric cord 6 of the fluorescent lamp 3 must be disconnected from the controller. I just need.

Here, the fluorescent lamp 3 is turned on to give a predetermined light, and turned off to darken. However, the light bulb is controlled to gradually become brighter like sunlight and gradually darker. Time zones are also controlled. The warming bulb 5 is for adjusting the temperature inside the box, and can control the environmental temperature until the sun rises and sets. The light bulb not only emits light but also acts as a warming bulb because it involves heat. The temperature in the box 1 is detected by a sensor, and the signal is fed back to the controller 2.

For example, in the tropics, the temperature of the ground is quite high even when the sun goes down, so it is necessary to keep the temperature at a predetermined temperature for animals whose main life is on the ground. Therefore, the sun is turned on and off at a predetermined time using a timer, and the timer is controlled to turn on and off the heat retaining bulb, or to control the current after the lamp is continuously turned on, thereby controlling the sun. Realize the natural environment brought by the sunset.

FIG. 2 shows the brightness of the fluorescent lamp 3 and the light bulb 4 in relation to time, and the temperature in the box provided by the warming bulb 5 in relation to time. As is clear from FIG. 3A, the fluorescent lamp 3 is controlled by a timer in the controller so that it can be turned on in the morning and turned off at night. One bulb 4
Is brightest around noon, as shown in FIG. 4B, but is controlled so that it gradually becomes brighter in the morning and gradually darkens after noon. That is, the brightness associated with the rising and setting of the sun can be achieved, and the fluorescent lamp 3
Even after the light goes out, the light bulb 4 emits a little light.

On the other hand, the warming bulb 4 is for keeping the temperature in the box at an appropriate temperature, and the temperature rises in the morning as shown in FIG. It moves while moving, and is controlled to descend at night. The specific temperature and time period during which the light is bright vary depending on the animal. In addition, the temperature inside the box fluctuates slightly, but when the sun is hidden by clouds, the temperature drops as the temperature drops.

For example, when breeding lizards, the temperature is maintained at 25 ° C. at 8:00 in the morning and the fluorescent lamp is turned on at 9:00. Then, increase the current flowing through the warming bulb and gradually increase the temperature to 12
Sometimes raise to 32 ° C. Then, the temperature is lowered after noon and the temperature is reduced to 25 ° C. at 15:00. At 21:00, the fluorescent lamp is turned off, but the temperature is maintained at about 25 ° C. so that the temperature does not decrease. The minimum and maximum temperatures in the box must be set correctly, and a sensor 8 for that purpose is installed in the box.

As described above, the animal and plant breeding of the present invention
The control device of the breeding box can control the temperature and the light, and the following effects can be obtained.

[0017]

Since the breeding and breeding box of the present invention has a control device, it controls the temperature and the light in the box, so that the sun rises and becomes bright, and the sun goes down and becomes dark, The phenomenon can be faithfully realized. At the same time, the temperature in the box can be adjusted correctly by controlling with a warming bulb in addition to the bulb to realize the temperature change. Therefore, animals and plants bred in the box are placed in an environment very close to nature.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an embodiment showing a control device for a breeding / growing box of the present invention.

FIG. 2 shows the relationship between the temperature in the box and the light and time.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Box 2 Controller 3 Fluorescent Lamp 4 Light Bulb 5 Warm Bulb 6 Electric Cord 7 Plug 8 Sensor

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A box for breeding and breeding animals and plants, comprising: a control device for adjusting the light in the box to a state close to a natural environment caused by the rise and fall of the sun. A control device for a box for raising and breeding animals and plants, which is connected to the controller and enables adjustment of the time zone and the intensity of light by the controller. 2. A control device for raising and raising animals and plants, wherein the light and the temperature in the box are adjusted to a state close to a natural environment caused by the emergence of the sun. A control device for a box for breeding and breeding animals and plants, wherein the light bulb and the warming bulb are connected to a controller, and the time period and the intensity of light lit by the controller and the temperature in the box can be adjusted. 3. A control device for raising and raising animals and plants, wherein the light and the temperature in the box are adjusted to a state close to a natural environment caused by the emergence of the sun. A box for breeding and breeding animals and plants that has a fluorescent lamp, and connects these bulbs, warm bulbs and fluorescent lamps to the controller, and adjusts the time period and intensity of the light to be lit by the controller, and the temperature in the box. Control device. 4. An opening / closing door is mounted on the front of the box, a mesh plate is placed on the upper end opening, and a transparent lid divided into a suitable size is placed on the mesh plate. 4. The breeding and breeding of animals and plants according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein an inflow port having a recess formed by recessing the front face is provided on a side thereof, and a hole through which air passes is formed on a lower surface of the inflow port. Box control device.