JP5177351B2 - Liquid ornamental ornament device and method for producing liquid ornamental ornament device - Google Patents

Description

  INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention is an improvement in the decoration device for liquid ornaments and the manufacturing method of the ornament decoration device in liquids. The present invention relates to an in-liquid ornamental ornament that is excellent and extremely easy to manufacture, and a method for manufacturing the in-liquid ornamental ornament.

  As is well known, in recent years, a transparent glass bottle or plastic container is filled with water, and aquatic animals are immersed and bred in the water, or aquatic plants are laid out and cultivated in the container. The aquarium viewing device is popular because it allows you to enjoy watching the fish swimming underwater and the aquatic plants moving from outside.

  Commercial toys and interiors include not only aquarium ornaments, but also liquid models filled with aquatic animal and plant models, dolls, artificial flowers, etc., and their unique movements and light refraction effects. There are also many cases where the decoration effect can be obtained by using the visual effect.

  Thus, conventionally, as a sealing structure of the storage container in the ornamental device of these submerged ornaments, a structure having a relatively small opening is generally sealed with a stopper as described in <Patent Document 1>. In addition, for a structure having a relatively large opening, a structure in which a fitting lid or a screwing lid is attached and sealed as in <Patent Document 2> is often employed.

  However, since such a conventional sealing structure is difficult to apply to a container having a complicated opening shape, the container design is limited, and there is a complaint that a glass bottle with high designability cannot be used as a container.

  On the other hand, conventionally, as disclosed in <Patent Document 3>, a structure in which an opening is provided in the lower portion of the storage container and the opening is closed by a pedestal to seal the filling liquid inside the container is also known.

  However, in the sealing structure using the conventional pedestal, it is necessary to attach the pedestal in a sealed state so that the filling liquid inside the container does not leak due to its own weight. However, it is difficult to produce the pedestal at low cost unless a plastic material with good moldability is used.

  In addition, in the sealed structure using the pedestal, it is necessary to hold the pedestal part by hand and attach it to the container, so that the form of the pedestal part is limited to a lightweight and compact one, which results in various pedestals There is a problem that the material and form are limited.

In addition, in the conventional sealing structure of the filling liquid, a gap is easily formed on the liquid surface in the sealed space, so that not only does the sense of unity of the design in the sealed space be lost by the gap, but also aquatic plants are decorated. When encapsulated as a body, there is a risk that aquatic plants in the water will die off due to harmful bacteria in the residual air.
Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 6-63394 (page 2-4, FIGS. 1-4) Registered Utility Model No. 3054644 (pages 2-9, FIGS. 1-7) Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 3-19100 (page 2-10, FIGS. 1-2)

  The present invention has been made in view of the problems as described above, and the object thereof is suitable for use as an aquarium ornamental device, has a high degree of design freedom for containers, etc., and is excellent in design. In addition, it is an object of the present invention to provide an in-liquid ornamental ornament that can be manufactured very easily and a method for manufacturing the in-liquid ornamental ornament.

  Means adopted by the present inventor for solving the above problems will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  That is, the present invention relates to a container 1 through which a container can be seen, a decorative body D immersed in a floating medium liquid W accommodated in the container 1, and the container 1. The specific gravity is smaller than that of the floating medium liquid W, and the liquid medium sealing layer 2 in which a polymer incompatible with the floating medium liquid W is solidified by heat history and seals the liquid surface of the floating medium liquid. It is characterized in that it is composed of

  Moreover, in this invention, in order to solve the said subject, in addition to the said means as needed, the technical means of using an aquatic plant as the decoration body D in the container 1 is employable.

  Further, in the present invention, in order to solve the above-described problems, a technical means for forming the liquid level sealing layer 2 having transparency in addition to the above means can be adopted as necessary.

  Further, in the present invention, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, in addition to the above-described means as necessary, a technical means of using a polyolefin-based elastomer resin as a polymer for forming the liquid level sealing layer 2 is adopted. Can do.

  Further, in the present invention, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, in addition to the above-described means as necessary, a technical means of using a highly flexible gel material for the polymer forming the liquid level sealing layer 2 is adopted. can do.

  Further, in the present invention, in order to solve the above-mentioned problem, in addition to the above means, a gel material containing a flammable oil is used as a polymer for forming the liquid level sealing layer 2 as necessary. A technical means of embedding a candle core C in the surface sealing layer 2 can be employed.

  Further, in the present invention, in order to solve the above-mentioned problem, in addition to the above means, a plurality of liquid level sealing layers 2. Technical means of creating multiple spaces can be employed.

  In addition, in the present invention, in order to solve the above-described problem, the floating medium liquid W is accommodated in the inside of the container 1 through which the inside can be seen in addition to the above-described means as necessary. After the decorative body D is immersed and shaken in the liquid medium W, it is incompatible with the floating medium liquid W from above the floating medium liquid W in the container 1 and has a specific gravity. The technical means of injecting a small polymer and then heating and solidifying the polymer can be employed.

  Further, in the present invention, in order to solve the above-mentioned problem, in addition to the above means, if necessary, the floating medium liquid W is further accommodated on the liquid level sealing layer 2 formed in the container 1, and then The technical means of forming the liquid level sealing layer 2 ′ once on the liquid medium and creating a plurality of storage spaces for the floating liquid medium W in the container can be employed.

  In the present invention, in the ornamental ornamental device, the ornamental body is immersed in the floating medium liquid filled in the container, and the specific gravity is smaller than the floating medium liquid in the container, and is incompatible with the floating medium liquid. The polymer was injected, and the injected polymer was solidified by heat history to form a liquid level sealing layer, so that the liquid level sealing layer was blocked from the floating medium liquid and the outside air, and the floating medium liquid was stored in the container. Can be securely sealed.

  In addition, the polymer injected into the container in the molten state can be deformed according to the internal shape of the container, so that a highly designed container with a complicated opening shape can be used, and the container design to be used is unnecessary. It is not limited to.

  On the other hand, even when a liquid level sealing layer is formed in a storage container having an opening in the lower part, the liquid level sealing layer adheres firmly to the inner wall of the container when the polymer is solidified. There is no risk of leakage, and the attachment structure between the container and the pedestal can be simplified, so that the pedestal can be made of various materials and forms.

  In addition, since the liquid level sealing layer formed by injecting the polymer can be sealed without leaving a gap on the liquid level, the design of the sealed space filled with the floating medium liquid can be maintained even if the container is shaken. A design with a sense of unity can be stably maintained without fluctuating, and the fear of the death of aquatic plants due to harmful bacteria is also eliminated.

  The polymer that forms the liquid level sealing layer is heat-sterilized at a high temperature of 100 ° C or higher before injection, so that bacteria may enter the suspension medium from the liquid level sealing layer. Absent.

  In addition, the ornamental device for submerged ornaments according to the present invention can be easily manufactured without the need for a special device or a complicated process, so that the productivity is very high.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to improve decorativeness, realize a favorable growth environment for aquatic animals and plants, and provide an in-liquid ornamental ornament that is advantageous in terms of production. The value is high.

“Example 1”
First, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. First, what is indicated by reference numeral 1 is a container, and what is indicated by reference numeral 2 is a liquid level sealing layer.

  Therefore, the configuration of the present embodiment will be described below. First, in this embodiment, a glass container 1 having transparency and high heat resistance is used, and the container is filled with water as a floating medium liquid W, and the decorative body D is placed in the water. A model of an aquatic animal or plant was immersed in a shaking state (see FIGS. 1 and 2).

  Further, the polymer having a specific gravity smaller than that of the stored suspension medium W and having a hydrophobic property that is incompatible with water is heated to a molten state, and then the container 1 that stores the suspension medium W is placed in the container 1. The molten polymer was injected, and the injected molten polymer was gradually cooled and solidified to form the liquid level sealing layer 2.

  By configuring as described above, the hydrophobic liquid level sealing layer 2 can block the outside air and the floating medium liquid W and can reliably seal the floating medium liquid W in the container.

  Moreover, since the molten polymer can be deformed in accordance with the internal shape of the container 1, the liquid level sealing layer can be easily obtained even when a petal-shaped water tank having a complicated opening shape as in this embodiment is used. 2 can be formed.

  Furthermore, since the liquid level sealing layer 2 formed by injecting the polymer can be sealed without generating a gap on the liquid level, the design of the sealed space may change even if the container 1 is shaken. The design with a sense of unity can be maintained stably.

  Further, in this embodiment, the use of a thermoplastic elastomer resin having flexibility when solid as the polymer for forming the liquid level sealing layer 2 causes the floating medium liquid W to thermally expand or contract in the sealed space. However, since the internal pressure can be reduced by the deformation of the liquid level sealing layer 2, the container 1 can be prevented from being damaged due to an external temperature change.

  In addition, in this embodiment, among the thermoplastic elastomer resins, polyolefin elastomer resins having a small specific gravity and high recyclability are used.

  Further, in this embodiment, the liquid level sealing layer 2 having transparency can enhance the visual effect due to the optical bending action, and countless bubbles can be formed inside the liquid level sealing layer 2. If BB is left, a fantastic atmosphere in the water can be produced.

  On the other hand, the manufacturing method of the in-liquid ornamental ornament device according to the present invention does not require any special equipment or complicated processes, and therefore its productivity is very high.

“Example 2”
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. In this example, aquatic plants inhabiting fresh water were used as the decorative body D enclosed in the container 1, and the aquarium ornament was prepared by fixing the root of this aquatic plant with a hydrophilic gel G and fixing it in the container. (See FIGS. 3 and 4).

  Thus, even when an aquatic plant is used as the decorative body D, since no gap is formed between the floating medium W and the liquid surface sealing layer 2, harmful bacteria in the air may cause the aquatic plants to die. Furthermore, since the polymer forming the liquid surface sealing layer 2 is also subjected to a heat sterilization treatment of about 150 degrees, bacteria do not enter the floating medium liquid W, and the plant A growth environment can be realized.

  Of course, seaweeds that live in the sea can also be used as the decorative body D enclosed in the container 1, and in that case, seawater or simulated seawater is used as the floating medium liquid W.

  The polymer that forms the liquid level sealing layer 2 uses a gel material (commonly known as “candle gel”) prepared by mixing wax or flammable oil and a synthetic resin material. Since the liquid level sealing layer 2 is formed by embedding the candle core C, it becomes possible to further improve the fantastic atmosphere by lighting the candle (see FIG. 6).

  In addition, if a fragrance | flavor is added to the gel material which forms the said liquid sealing layer 2, an aromatherapy effect can also be added, and it uses the highly flexible gel material as a polymer, and vibrates the container 1 If it vibrates with an apparatus etc., the surface of the liquid level sealing layer 2 can wave and can also have a dynamic design effect.

“Example 3”
Next, Embodiment 3 of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. In this embodiment, a container 1 having an opening at the bottom is used, and a plurality of containers 1 and 1 having a liquid level sealing layer 2 formed in the opening are fitted on a marble pedestal P. (FIGS. 5 and 6).

  By being configured as described above, the liquid medium sealing layer 2 firmly adhered to the inner wall of the container 1 does not leak the internal floating medium liquid W, and the attachment structure between the container 1 and the base P Can be simplified, and the pedestal P can be made of various materials and forms.

Example 4
Next, Embodiment 4 of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG. In this embodiment, the floating medium liquid W is further accommodated on the liquid level sealing layer 2 already formed in the container 1, and the liquid level sealing layer 2 ′ is formed again on the floating medium liquid W. By repeating this, a plurality of liquid level sealing layers 2 were formed in the container, and a plurality of storage spaces for the floating medium liquid W were created in the container (see FIG. 7).

  This makes it possible to store different floating medium liquid W in each sealed space partitioned by the liquid surface sealing layers 2, 2 ′, etc., so that a plurality of types of aquatic plants, seaweeds, and the like can be contained in one container 1. Can be accommodated together.

  The present invention is generally configured as described above. However, the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment, and various modifications are possible within the description of the “Claims”. The container 1 may be small enough to be used for a strap as shown in FIG. 8, and other aquatic plants such as marimo, aquatic animals, or dolls may be used for the decorative body D. .

  In addition, when a transparent material is used for the liquid level sealing layer 2, the decorative member S may be embedded in the polymer to improve the decorative effect.

  Further, the ornamental ornament device in liquid according to the present invention is a ornamental product in which oil is filled in a handle portion of a ballpoint pen as shown in FIG. In this case, when oil is used for the suspension medium W, an oleophobic material that is incompatible with oil can be used as the polymer forming the liquid surface sealing layer 2.

  Further, a plurality of types of floating medium liquids W and W having different specific gravities may be accommodated in the container 1 (for example, Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 63-23197). And incompatible polymers are used.

  Further, the material of the container 1 may also be made of plastic instead of glass as long as it has high heat resistance and transparency, and the polymer that forms the liquid level sealing tank 2 may also be used. Any of these may be selected as appropriate from synthetic resin materials, elastomer materials, and gel materials, all of which belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

  Recently, an aquarium ornamental device for breeding or cultivating aquatic animals and plants has attracted attention as having a high healing effect, and various ornaments aiming at the effect have been developed. Also, ornaments that make use of the flow characteristics of water and oil and the photorefractive effect are still popular. However, all the ornaments found in the market are not only in a similar design and lacking in originality, but also have a frustration in functionality and production as an aquarium.

  Under such circumstances, the in-liquid ornamental ornament device of the present invention and the method for producing the in-liquid ornamental ornamental device can realize a good growth environment such as aquatic plants as well as the decorative property to be significantly improved, Moreover, since the technology is simple and excellent in practical use, it can be said that the industrial utility value of the present invention is very high.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view illustrating a submerged ornament ornament apparel according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory sectional drawing showing the sealing structure of the ornament decoration device in liquid in Example 1 of this invention. It is a whole perspective view showing the submerged ornament ornament applicator for aquariums in Example 2 of the present invention. It is explanatory sectional drawing showing the sealing structure of the in-liquid ornament decoration device for aquariums in Example 2 of this invention. It is a whole perspective view showing the submerged ornament ornament using the base in Example 3 of this invention. It is explanatory sectional drawing showing the sealing structure of the ornamental ornament underwater ornament using the base in Example 3 of this invention. It is a whole perspective view showing the ornament decoration device in liquid in Example 4 of the present invention. It is a whole perspective view showing the ornament decoration device in liquid in the modification of the present invention. It is a whole perspective view showing the ornament decoration device in liquid in the modification of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Container 2 Liquid surface sealing layer W Floating medium liquid D Decoration body B Bubble G Hydrophilic gel C Candle core P Base S Decoration member

Claims (9)

  The container 1 capable of seeing through the contents, the decorative body D immersed in the floating medium liquid W accommodated in the container 1, and the specific gravity smaller than the floating medium liquid W of the container 1, The floating medium liquid W includes a liquid level sealing layer 2 in which an incompatible polymer is solidified by a thermal history and seals the liquid level of the floating medium liquid. Medium ornamental ornament.   2. An underwater ornamental ornament device according to claim 1, wherein an aquatic plant is used as the ornamental body D in the container.   The liquid surface sealing layer 2 formed by solidifying a polymer has transparency, and the ornamental ornament device in liquid according to claim 1 or 2.   The in-liquid ornamental ornament device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a polyolefin-based elastomer resin is used for the polymer forming the liquid level sealing layer 2. The in-liquid ornamental appreciation device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a gel material having flexibility is used for the polymer forming the liquid level sealing layer 2.   A gel material containing a flammable oil is used as a polymer for forming the liquid level sealing layer 2, and a candle core C is embedded and erected in the liquid level sealing layer 2. Item 6. An ornamental ornament device in liquid according to Item 5.   7. A plurality of liquid level sealing layers 2, 2 ′... Are formed inside the container 1, and the floating medium liquid W is accommodated in a plurality of sealed spaces. The in-liquid ornamental ornament.   The floating medium liquid W is accommodated in the inside of the container 1 through which the inside can be seen, and the decorative body D is immersed in the floating medium liquid W and shaken in the medium liquid W. Production of an ornamental ornament device in liquid characterized by injecting a polymer having a low specific gravity and incompatibility with the suspension medium W from above the suspension medium W, and then heating and solidifying the polymer. Method. The floating medium liquid W is further accommodated on the liquid level sealing layer 2 formed in the container 1, and then the liquid level sealing layer 2 ′ is formed again on the liquid medium to store the floating medium liquid W. A method for producing an in-liquid ornamental ornament device according to claim 8, wherein a plurality of are produced in a container.

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