JP4777502B2 - Ashtray equipment - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an air pump used for rearing and storing seafood and other aquatic animals, an ashtray device using the same, and an ashtray deodorizing method.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, air pumps used for breeding ornamental fish include a diaphragm that absorbs and discharges air in a main body case and a driving mechanism (electromagnetic driving mechanism), and an air discharge port is provided on the outer surface of the main body case. . Note that an AC power source, an AC-DC power source, a dry battery, or the like is used as a power supply source of this type of air pump. An air blowing hose is connected to the air discharge port of the air pump, and a sponge ball is attached to the tip of the hose. The tip of the hose is placed in a water tank, and a sponge ball is submerged in the bottom of the water. In this way, when the power of the air pump is turned on, air is discharged from the air pump. This is sent into the water tank through a hose, and is discharged as foaming air from a sponge ball at the bottom of the water.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the case of such a conventional air pump driven by an AC power source or an AC-DC power source, it cannot be used unless there is a power outlet nearby, and there is a problem that the place of use is limited. In the case of a system driven by a dry battery, there is an advantage that the use place is not limited, but there is a problem that the battery is easily consumed and cannot be used for a long time.
[0004]
The first object of the present invention is to solve such a conventional problem, and to provide an air pump that can be used for a long time without limiting the place of use and with low power consumption. The purpose.
The second object of the present invention is to provide an ashtray apparatus and an ashtray deodorizing method having a high deodorizing effect by using an air pump.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the first object, an air pump according to the present invention includes a solar battery and a power source other than the solar battery as a power supply source of an electromagnetic drive mechanism that drives a diaphragm that sucks and discharges air, and a solar power supply to the electromagnetic drive mechanism. And a power source switching means for selectively switching and connecting a power source other than the battery or the solar cell.
With this configuration, since the solar cell can be used as a power source in a situation where the solar cell can be used, the consumption of power sources other than the solar cell such as a dry cell or an AC power source can be kept low, and an excellent energy saving effect can be achieved. Can play.
The air pump of the present invention is also configured to be portable using a dry battery as a power source other than a solar battery.
With this configuration, by using the solar cell as a power source in a situation where the solar cell can be used, the consumption of the dry cell can be kept low and the air pump can be used for a long time. In addition, since dry batteries can be used as power sources other than solar cells, for example, when fishing outdoors, it is possible to keep the fish alive by supplying air into the container that holds the fish that has been caught. The application can be expanded.
In order to achieve the second object, the ashtray device of the present invention is connected to an ashtray for use with water, an air pump for supplying air, and an air outlet of the air pump, and supplies air into the water in the ashtray. An air blowing hose to be blown in is provided.
With this configuration, air is blown into an ashtray filled with water from an air pump through an air blowing hose to create bubbles, thereby creating a foam film on the water surface of the ashtray, and the foam film forms water and outside air in the ashtray. Therefore, the odor of cigarettes dissolved in water can be reduced from being released into the atmosphere, and an excellent deodorizing effect can be achieved.
The ashtray apparatus of the present invention also includes a power source switching unit that uses a solar cell and a power source other than the solar cell as a power supply source of the air pump and selectively switches between the solar cell or the power source other than the solar cell.
With this configuration, since the solar cell can be used as a power source in a situation where the solar cell can be used, the consumption of a power source other than the solar cell such as a dry cell or an AC power source can be suppressed, and the cost can be reduced. be able to.
Further, the deodorizing method for an ashtray of the present invention is a method in which a foaming agent is mixed in an ashtray container, water is added, air is sent from the air pump through the air blowing hose into the water in the ashtray container, and the foam blown out from the hose. Bubbles are formed on the surface of the water with the air-like air, and the film of the bubbles is used to block off the water in the ashtray and the outside air for deodorization.
With this method, the foam film blocks the water in the ashtray from the outside air, so that the odor of cigarettes such as nicotine dissolved in the water is reduced to the atmosphere and has an excellent deodorizing effect. Can play.
[0006]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(Embodiment 1)
1 to 3 show an air pump according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the external appearance, FIG. 2 is a main part configuration layout showing the main part configuration inside, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control system.
[0007]
1 and 2, the air pump 11 has a solar cell (solar battery) 27 mounted on the outer surface of a main body case 12, an electromagnetic drive mechanism 13 and an arm 17 adjacent to the electromagnetic drive mechanism 13 inside the main body case 12. And a diaphragm 18, a battery case 19, a power switch 20, a main power switch 21 and the like.
[0008]
Here, the electromagnetic drive mechanism 13 includes a metal core member 14 having a substantially U-shaped planar shape, and an electromagnetic coil 16 that is converged and wound by a bobbin 15 around one side wall 14a. It has.
[0009]
The arm 17 is attached with a magnet 22 at the tip, and the base 22 is fixed to the main body case 12 with the magnet 22 facing the core member 14. In this way, the arm 17 is provided so as to be swingable.
[0010]
The diaphragm 18 is made of an elastic material such as rubber that contracts and expands due to an external force, and is disposed on an air flow path set in the air pump main body. The operation surface of the diaphragm 18 faces the intermediate portion in the longitudinal direction of the arm 17. One end side is attached to the arm 17 by S. Further, an air outlet pipe 23 of the diaphragm 18 is provided on the other end side of the diaphragm 18, and the air outlet pipe 23 penetrates the main body case 12 and protrudes to the outside. One end of an air blowing hose 24 is connected to the air outlet pipe 23. When the arm 17 swings, the diaphragm 18 is operated, and air is sucked and discharged.
[0011]
The battery case 19 has a dry battery 25 mounted therein. The opening / closing lid 26 is provided on the outer surface of the main body case 12, and the dry battery 25 can be taken in and out of the battery case 19 by opening and closing.
[0012]
The power switch 20 selectively switches and connects the solar cell 27 provided on the outer surface of the main body case 12 or the dry cell 25 housed in the battery case 19 to the electromagnetic coil 16. In this embodiment, when sufficient external light can be secured and sufficient power of the solar cell 27 is obtained, the solar cell 27 is automatically connected to the electromagnetic coil 16, and on the contrary, the external light is sufficient. If the power cannot be secured and sufficient power is not obtained, the dry battery 25 is automatically connected to the electromagnetic coil 16. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the solar cell 27 is connected to the electromagnetic coil 16.
[0013]
The main power switch 21 turns the power on and off. Each time the button 28 protruding outside the body case 12 is pressed once, the main power switch 21 is alternately switched on and off. FIG. 3 shows a state where the main power switch 21 is turned on.
[0014]
Next, the operation of the air pump 11 will be described with reference to FIGS. First, when the main power switch 21 is turned on by pressing the button 28, power is supplied to the electromagnetic coil 16. Here, when the external light is sufficiently secured by the function of the power switch 20, the power from the solar cell 27 is supplied to the electromagnetic coil 16, and when the external light is not sufficiently secured, Electric power from the dry battery 25 is supplied to the electromagnetic coil 16. When electric power is supplied to the electromagnetic coil 16, the magnet 22 at the tip of the arm 17 reciprocates between the core member 14 and the electromagnetic coil 16 by the electromagnetic action of the electromagnetic drive mechanism 13, and the arm 22 is reciprocated by the reciprocating motion of the magnet 22. 17 is swung. Due to the swing of the arm 17, the diaphragm 18 sucks air and discharges it from the air outlet pipe 23, and air is sent into a water tank (not shown) through an air blowing hose 24 connected to the air outlet pipe 23. . A breathable sponge ball is attached to the tip of the air blowing hose 24 and is submerged in the water in the water tank. Air is blown out as bubbles through the sponge balls 29, and then floats underwater toward the water surface.
[0015]
As described above, in the air pump 11 according to the first embodiment, the solar battery 27 and the dry battery 25 are provided as the power supply source of the electromagnetic drive mechanism 13 that drives the diaphragm 18 that sucks and discharges air, and the power switch 20 Thus, when sufficient external light is obtained and sufficient power is obtained for the solar cell 27, the solar cell 27 is switched and connected to the electromagnetic coil 16 with priority, and the power in the solar cell 27 is insufficient. Since the dry battery 25 is connected to the electromagnetic coil 16, consumption of the dry battery 25 is reduced, and driving for a long time is enabled.
[0016]
Further, since the solar battery 27 and the dry battery 25 are used as the power supply source, it is not necessary to insert a household power outlet and is suitable for carrying. For example, when fishing outdoors, the fish can be kept alive by supplying air into the container containing the fish that has been caught, and the use of this air pump 11 for outdoor fish storage has been expanded. can do.
[0017]
In this embodiment, the solar cell 27 is illustrated as being attached to the outer surface of the main body case 12 of the air pump 11. However, the solar cell 27 is separated from the main body case 12, and the solar cell is separated. 27 and the main body case 12 may be connected by an electric cable. If it does in this way, the separate solar cell 27 can be arrange | positioned in the arbitrary positions where external light is easy to obtain. In this case, the convenience can be improved by attaching the solar cell 27 to the body case 12 and making the structure freely removable.
[0018]
Further, an AC-DC power supply may be used in place of the dry battery 25, and the solar battery 27 and the AC-DC power supply may be switched. In this case, however, a household power outlet is required.
[0019]
(Embodiment 2)
FIG. 4 shows an ashtray device using an air pump according to the second embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 4, the ashtray apparatus 40 includes a cylindrical outer casing 41 having an open upper surface, an upper lid 42 that covers the upper surface opening of the outer casing 41 and is detachably attached. An inner dish container 43 and an air pump 11 are provided.
[0020]
Here, the inside of the outer casing 41 is divided into three parts, that is, an upper compartment 44a, an intermediate compartment 44b, and a lower compartment 44c by two partitions. An opening is formed on the upper surface of the upper compartment 44a, and the inner dish container 43 is dropped into the upper compartment 44a from the opening and set so as to be removable. The inner dish container 43 is a container for storing cigarette ash and butts, and has a certain depth because it is used with water.
[0021]
The inner dish container 43 is set in the upper compartment 44a, and the upper lid 42 is put on the upper surface opening of the upper compartment 44a. The upper lid 42 is formed in a tapered shape that is gradually inclined downward toward the center, and an opening 48 is provided at the center thereof. It is attached to the upper surface of the outer casing 41 so as to cover the upper side of the inner dish container 43. In this way, the tobacco ash and cigarette butt dropped on the upper lid 42 slide toward the center of the tapered surface and fall into the inner dish container 43 from the opening 48. The lower part of the upper compartment 44a is a middle space 44b in a small space, in which the air pump 11 is accommodated. The basic configuration of the air pump 11 is the same as that of the first embodiment. In this embodiment, the solar cell 27 is separated from the main body case 12 and attached to the outside of the outer casing 41 via a stand 46, and the solar cell 27 and the air pump 11 are connected by an electric cable (not shown). With this structure, the solar cell 27 is attached at a position where it is most susceptible to external light. Further, a communication hole 45 is formed between the upper compartment 44a and the middle compartment 44b, and the air blowing hose 24 connected to the air outlet pipe 23 of the air pump 11 is connected to the upper compartment through the communication hole 45. A sponge ball 29 that extends toward the side 44 a and is attached to the tip thereof is dropped into the bottom of the inner dish container 43. Although not specifically shown here, the outer casing 41 is provided with an opening for controlling the turning on / off of the air pump 11 and the on / off of the main power switch 21 corresponding to the intermediate space 44b. .
[0022]
Next, operation | movement of this ashtray apparatus is demonstrated. In this embodiment, a predetermined amount of water is put into the inner dish container 43, and a small amount of a foaming agent such as a detergent is mixed. When the air pump 11 is driven in this way and air is sent to the inner dish container 43 through the air blowing hose 24, the air is bubbled from the sponge ball 29 and discharged into the water, which rises toward the water surface. . At this time, since water containing a foaming detergent is put in the inner dish container 43, bubbles are formed on the water surface, and a film 47 is formed on the water surface with the bubbles. This film 47 blocks the water in the inner dish container 43 from the outside air and prevents the odor of nicotine or the like dissolved in the water from being released into the atmosphere, thereby obtaining a deodorizing effect. The cigarette ash is light, so it floats with the foam film 47 until it is sufficiently wet with water, but the cigarette butt is heavy, so it enters the water through the foam film 47 and is placed under the foam film 47. The odor released from the butts is suppressed by the foam film 47.
[0023]
As described above, in the ashtray apparatus according to the second embodiment, the foam film 47 is formed on the water surface of the inner dish container 43 by blowing out the air by the air pump 11, and thus the foam film 47 is generated in the ashtray container 43. Effective deodorization can be achieved by suppressing the release of tobacco odor. In this case as well, the power source of the air pump 11 is switched to a solar cell when sufficient external light is obtained, and is switched to a power source other than the solar cell, for example, a dry cell, an AC power source, or an AC-DC power source only at other times. The consumption of dry batteries, AC power, or AC-DC power can be reduced.
[0024]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the ashtray equipment of the present invention, tension of water mixed with detergent into the ashtray container, the power source using the solar cell when the external light is sufficiently obtained, only when the other Switch from a solar cell to a power source other than a solar cell, drive an air pump, send air from the air pump to the water in the ashtray container through the air blowing hose, and blow out foamy air with the foam discharge member attached to the tip of the hose, The foamy air makes detergent bubbles on the surface of the water, and the detergent foam film blocks the water in the ashtray container from the outside air, thereby eliminating the smell of cigarettes. It is possible to reduce the release of odors such as nicotine from cigarettes dissolved in the atmosphere into the atmosphere and to achieve an excellent deodorizing effect. In this case, since the solar cell separate from the air pump is attached to the outside of the ashtray container, the solar cell can be attached at a position where it is most susceptible to external light. Since the solar cell is used as a power source and switched from the solar cell to a power source other than the solar cell only at other times, for example, the consumption of the power source other than the solar cell such as a dry battery or an AC power source can be kept low. Reduction can be achieved.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external appearance of a first embodiment (air pump) of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a main part configuration layout showing a main part configuration inside the air pump. FIG. 3 is a control system of the air pump. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the second embodiment (ash tray apparatus) of the present invention.
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Air pump 12 Main body case 13 Electromagnetic drive mechanism 14 Metal core material 14a Side wall 15 Bobbin 16 Electromagnetic coil 17 Arm 18 Diaphragm S Screw 19 Battery case 20 Power switch 21 Main power switch 22 Magnet 23 Air outlet pipe 24 Hose for air blowing 25 Dry cell 26 Open / close lid 27 Solar cell 28 Button 29 Sponge ball 40 Ashtray device 41 Outer casing 42 Upper lid 43 Inner dish container 45 Communication hole 46 Stand 47 Film 48 Opening

Claims (1)

And the ashtray container to yield volumes of cigarette butts and ashes of tobacco,
As a power supply source, a solar cell and a power source other than the solar cell, and a power source switching means for selectively switching the solar cell or the power source other than the solar cell, the solar cell is a separate body, and the ashtray container An air pump attached to the outside and driven by a power source other than the solar cell or the solar cell to supply air;
An air outlet hose connected to the air outlet of the air pump and for blowing air into the water in the ashtray container;
Attached to the tip of the air blowout hose, and foam release member for releasing the air in said ashtray container,
With
The ashtray container is formed in a cylindrical shape having an opening on the upper surface, the inside is partitioned into upper and lower compartments by a partition, and an outer casing formed with a communication hole between the upper and lower compartments; An inner dish container disposed in the upper compartment of the outer casing and capable of accommodating cigarette butts and ash together with water containing a detergent, and a state in which the upper surface opening of the outer casing covers the upper part of the inner dish container The upper cover having an opening at the center, with a taper shape gradually inclined downward toward the center of the opening,
The air pump is housed in the lower compartment of the outer casing, and the air blowing hose connected to the air outlet of the air pump is extended to the upper compartment through the communication hole, The foam discharge member at the tip of the air blowing hose is dropped into the inner dish container,
Mixing detergent into the ashtray container and spreading water, the power source of the air pump is switched to the solar cell when sufficient external light is obtained, and switched to a power source other than the solar cell only at other times, Air is sent from the air pump to the water in the ashtray container through the air blowing hose, and the foamed air blown out from the hose through the foam discharge member forms bubbles with the detergent on the water surface. Blocking between the water and outside air in the ashtray container to deodorize the smell of cigarettes,
An ashtray apparatus characterized by that.

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