JP2008212106A - Water thermometer having alarm function for fishing - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a water thermometer capable of easily measuring water temperatures in various fishing spots, detachably attaching to a wide variety of water containers for fishing, easily viewing water temperatures and informing that water temperature has become high to persons with sound. <P>SOLUTION: The water thermometer is constituted so as to provide a sucker or a holding grip capable of detachably fixing to a container for live bait in a holding part rotatably attaching to body back of a water thermometer, have an operation button for setting a sounding body and a temperature and emit alarm sound when the set temperature is detected. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a portable water thermometer that is compact and can be used for fishing easily.

  Fishing using live bait includes fishing for carp friends and fishing for horse mackerel, and in order to make use of live bait for a long time, oxygen supply, water temperature management, water purification, etc. are important. In hobby fishing, air pumps were used to supply oxygen, but little attention was paid to water temperature. An increase in water temperature not only reduces the amount of dissolved oxygen, but is also a factor that has a physiologically significant adverse effect on the animals of variable temperature animals. However, water temperature control depends on intuition, or after seeing the fish weakened, the fresh water is replaced or cooled with ice, but the response is often delayed. In addition, when there is a temperature difference between the water temperature of the container carried to the fishing spot and the water temperature of the fishing spot, it is necessary to gradually adjust to the water temperature of the fishing spot, which is troublesome and not accurate.

  It is easy to think of using a thermometer for water temperature management, but if you take the time and effort to see the gradually rising water temperature of a water container with live bait, you will not be able to fish. Therefore, you can attach a water thermometer to the water container, set the temperature you want to be notified in advance, and if it notifies you with an alarm sound, you can manage the water temperature while doing other work. As an example of a thermometer with an alarm function, one described in Patent Document 1 is known.

  The thermometer described in Patent Document 1 is an electronic thermometer that is configured to include a temperature sensor and an electronic control circuit in a portable case and display the temperature of a moved place, and the electronic control circuit includes: The temperature sensor detects temperature detected by the temperature sensor, and is provided with means for notifying that this temperature is higher than the preset upper limit temperature, lower limit temperature or lower or above the upper and lower limit temperature range.

  Moreover, what was described in patent document 2 is known as an example of the thermometer attached to a water container.

The thermometer described in Patent Document 2 is a fish tank having a cap having a sucker made of rubber or an elastic plastic material fitted to the upper part of a scale plate case whose upper and lower ends are hermetically sealed. It is a thermometer for.
Utility Model Registration No. 3078955 Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 56-131432

  The thermometer with an alarm of Patent Document 1 is mainly carried and measures the temperature, and is not described as being attached to a water container containing live food. There are various types of water containers that contain live bait for fishing, such as hard containers made of resin, such as cooler boxes and cans, and soft cloth-like containers that can be folded like baccans. In order to control the water temperature of live bait, it must be possible to attach it to a wide variety of fishing water containers.

In addition, the thermometer for a fish tank in Patent Document 2 has a suction cup and is fixedly attached to a hard container such as a resin, but in order to check the temperature, the position where the temperature display can be seen is seen. It is necessary to remove the cap from the cap and bring the thermometer to the position of the line of sight, which is troublesome and difficult to use. In other words, since the water container that holds live bait for fishing is placed at the foot of the ground, river, or wharf, the eye is often looked down from above to check the temperature, so the temperature display surface is facing upward Easy to use.

  The present invention solves such a conventional problem, is small and portable, can easily measure the water temperature of various fishing grounds, and can be detachably attached to various fishing water containers. An object of the present invention is to provide a thermometer with an alarm function in which the display surface can be turned upward and a temperature to be notified is set and an alarm sound is notified when the temperature is reached.

  In order to solve the above problems, a water thermometer according to the present invention includes a temperature detection unit that detects a water temperature, a main body unit that processes and controls a signal from the temperature detection unit, and displays the signal on a display panel. A plurality of operation buttons provided; a sounding body that emits an alarm sound when a temperature set by some of the operation buttons is detected; and a holding portion provided with a sucker or a holding clip, The display panel is configured to be rotatably attached to the main body so that the display panel can be freely changed and held.

  According to the present invention, the temperature detected by the temperature detection unit is displayed on the display panel, and an alarm sound can be emitted when the temperature set by the operation button provided on the main body unit is detected. Even if you are fishing, you can know the rise in water temperature before the live bait weakens.

  In addition, since it has a holding part provided with a suction cup or a holding clip, and the holding part is configured to be pivotally attached to the main body part, the top and side surfaces of the resin hard water container with a suction cup It is detachably attached to the foldable cloth-like soft water container, and it can be attached detachably by sandwiching it in the upper edge, and it can be attached to a wide variety of fishing water containers. The temperature display surface can be turned upward, and the water temperature of the water container placed at your feet can be easily confirmed.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the water temperature of various fishing grounds and the water temperature of the fishing water container can be easily measured and confirmed, and can be detachably attached to a wide variety of fishing water containers. The temperature display surface can be pointed in an easy-to-see direction, set the temperature you want to be notified, and let you know with an alarm sound when it reaches that temperature, so you can respond without trouble before the live bait weakens and enjoy optimal fishing it can.

  Furthermore, when measuring the water temperature of a fishing ground, it is possible to measure if a temperature detection part is provided at the tip of the connection cord and only the temperature detection part is submerged in the water. There is a limit, it must be pumped up and measured, which is a laborious work. In addition, even if you try to check the water temperature by connecting the main body with a string etc. and throwing the main body into the water at the wharf in high places and then trying to check the water temperature, the temperature will change while the temperature detection unit wet with water is pulled up, and the accurate water temperature Cannot be displayed.

  The main body of the water thermometer of the present invention has a waterproof structure, and the battery to be stored can be exchanged by opening and closing the battery lid via packing, and the temperature data obtained by processing the signal from the temperature detection unit can be stored. By having a function that can be displayed by switching to the stored temperature data by operating the operation button, even at a wharf at a high place, the main body can be tied with a string etc., and the main body can be thrown into the water, pulled up after a certain time, By operating the buttons, you can check the temperature stored when thrown into the water. In other words, even in various fishing grounds, the correct water temperature of the fishing ground can be easily confirmed without lengthening the connection cord and pumping up water.

  In addition, since the connection cord for sending a signal from the temperature detection unit of the present invention to the main body is wound around the holding unit, there is no tangling at the time of carrying, so the water thermometer is small and portable. Can be obtained.

  In addition, in the main body of the present invention, a structure that can transmit an alarm operation signal to the outside by radio or an output terminal, and if a pumping pump or the like is interlocked with the signal, the fishing spot is only at the time of rising water temperature. Water can be supplied to the water container, and the water temperature can be managed efficiently without any hassle.

The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is an external view according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. In FIG. 1, the main body unit 1 has a display panel unit 2 and a plurality of operation buttons 3 arranged on the front surface, a holding unit 4 attached to the rear surface, and a top surface connected to a temperature detection unit 6 via a connection cord 5. The connection cord 5 and the main body 1 are waterproofed via the cord bush 7.

  FIG. 2 is a side sectional view of the main body 1 in the first embodiment. In FIG. 2, the main body portion 1 is formed of a front case 1a and a rear case 1b, and ensures waterproofness through a main body packing 1c. A front sheet 8 is bonded to the front case 1a to ensure waterproofness in the display panel unit 2 and the operation buttons 3.

  In addition, a battery lid 9 is screwed to the rear case 1b, and the battery 10 can be replaced by opening and closing the battery lid 9. By tightening the battery lid 9, waterproofing is ensured through the battery packing 9a. ing. Furthermore, a holding part 4 provided with a main body suction cup 11 and a holding clip 12 is rotatably attached to the rear case 1b by screws, and the direction of the display panel part 2 can be freely changed with respect to the holding part 4 and held. .

  The circuit board 13 in the main body 1 is connected to a sound generator 14, a display LCD 15, a control IC 16, and the like. The control IC 16 processes and controls a signal from the temperature detection unit 6 and displays the temperature on the LCD 11. In response to the operation signals from the plurality of operation buttons 3, the alarm temperature is set and the sounding body 14 is activated, and measurement data is stored and recalled. Further, a signal for operating the sounding body 14 from the control IC 16 can be transmitted to the outside by the output terminal connector 20. When the output terminal connector 20 is not used, it is waterproofed by the connector cap 1d. By using a wireless transmitter (not shown) instead of the output terminal connector 20, the connector cap 1d is unnecessary and can be transmitted to the outside.

  FIG. 3 is a front view of the main body 1 in the first embodiment. In FIG. 3, when the power button 3a is pressed, the power is turned on and temperature measurement / display is started. When the confirmation button 3b is pressed, the display is switched to the temperature at which the alarm is set, and the set temperature can be changed by the △ button 3c and the ▽ button 3d, and when the SET button 3e is pressed, the new set temperature is obtained. When the measured temperature reaches the set temperature, an alarm sound will be heard, and the alarm sound will stop if cold water is added and the temperature falls below the set temperature or the alarm button 3f is pressed.

  The above describes the case where an alarm is sounded when the temperature becomes high. However, if the upper and lower limits can be set as optimum temperature management for live food, the burden of temperature change for live food can be further reduced. . By changing the circuit board 13 or the software of the control IC 16, for example, the upper limit can be set by simultaneously pressing the confirmation button 3b and the Δ button 3c, and the lower limit can be set by simultaneously pressing the confirmation button 3b and the ▽ button 3d. Is also possible.

For example, if the △ button 3c and the ▽ button 3d are pressed at the same time, the display can be switched to the stored measurement data displayed for a certain period of time. After throwing the main body into the water, pull it up and press the △ / ▽ buttons at the same time to switch to the display of stored data and check the water temperature before pulling up. Note that this is an example for explaining the function, and the operation buttons and the operation method thereof are not limited.

  FIG. 4 is a side view showing an attachment state with respect to the hard water container in the first embodiment. In FIG. 4, the resin-made hard water container 17 can be attached to the side surface or the top surface (not shown) by the main body suction cup 11 of the holding unit 4. The main body 1 can be rotated with respect to the holding portion 4 in the attached state, and the temperature display surface can be directed upward. The temperature detector 6 is provided with a sensor suction cup 19 having a perforated knob 19a, which can be attached to the inner wall or bottom surface (not shown) of a hard resin container 17 to stably measure the water temperature. .

  FIG. 5 is a side view showing an attachment state with respect to the soft water container in the first embodiment. In FIG. 5, the cloth-like soft water container 18 that can be folded can be sandwiched between the upper edges by the sandwiching clip 12 of the holding unit 4. The main body 1 can be rotated with respect to the holding portion 4 in the attached state, and the temperature display surface can be directed upward. In the case of a material that cannot be adsorbed by the sensor suction cup 19, a weight can be attached to the hole of the knob 19 a with a hole, and the water temperature can be measured by stabilizing the position.

FIG. 6 is an external view from the rear in the first embodiment. When not in use, the connection cord 5 that connects the main body 1 and the temperature detection unit 6 can be stored by being wound around the cord winding recess 4a of the holding unit 4 as shown in FIG. it can.
(Embodiment 2)
Although not shown as an embodiment, the sounding body 14 that emits an alarm sound and some buttons of the plurality of operation buttons 3 are provided in a case 1 ′ separate from the main body 1, and the separate case 1 ′ is provided. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which signals can be transmitted and received wirelessly between the main body 1 and the main body 1. By adopting such a configuration, the main body 1 can be attached to the water container 17.18 and worn with the separate case 1 ', so that the alarm volume can be reduced, and no warning is given to the fish at the fishing ground. You can enjoy fishing without disturbing other anglers.

  The water temperature meter according to the present invention has been described with reference to the embodiment as a fishing tackle. However, since the water temperature meter is compact and portable, it can be attached to various things and can measure not only the water temperature but also the air temperature. Also available as

External view in Embodiment 1 of this invention Side surface sectional view of main body 1 in the first embodiment Front view of main body 1 in the first embodiment The side view which shows the attachment state with respect to the hard water container in Embodiment 1 The side view which shows the attachment state with respect to the soft water container in Embodiment 1 External view from the back in the first embodiment

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Main body part 1a Front case 1b Rear case 1c Main body packing 1d Connector cap 2 Display panel part 3 Operation button 3a Power button 3b Confirm button 3c △ button 3d ▽ button 3e SET button 3f Alarm button 4 Holding part 4a Recess for cord winding 5 Connection Code 6 Temperature detector 7 Code bush 8 Front sheet 9 Battery cover 9a Battery packing 10 Battery 11 Body suction cup 12 Clip clip 13 Circuit board 14 Sounding body 15 Display LCD
16 Control IC
17 Resin-made hard water container 18 Cloth-like soft water container 19 Sensor sucker 19a Knob with hole 20 Output terminal connector

Claims (4)

A temperature detector that senses the water temperature;
A main body for processing and controlling the signal from the temperature detection unit and displaying it on the display panel;
A plurality of operation buttons provided on the main body,
A sounding body that emits an alarm sound when the temperature set by the operation button is detected;
A holding part provided with a suction cup or a holding clip,
The water temperature meter with a fishing alarm function, wherein the holding portion is rotatably attached to the main body portion, and can be held by changing the direction of the display panel freely. The main unit contains batteries and is waterproof.
The battery can be replaced by opening and closing the battery lid via the packing,
The water temperature meter with a fishing alarm function according to claim 1, wherein the temperature data obtained by processing the signal from the temperature detector can be stored, and has a function capable of switching to and displaying the stored temperature data by operating the operation button. The temperature detector sends a signal to the main body via the connection cord,
The water temperature gauge with a fishing alarm function according to claim 1, wherein the connection cord is structured to be wound around and stored in a holding portion when not in use.   The water temperature meter with a fishing alarm function according to claim 1, wherein a signal for operating an alarm can be transmitted to the outside by radio or an output terminal in the main body.

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