JP6793962B2 - Submarine storage - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an underwater storage used for storing food compositions on the seabed.

A technique for storing a food composition in water such as the seabed to promote aging is known (Patent Documents 1 to 3). It is said that due to the action of vibration and the like applied to the inside of the food composition that has received the water flow, an advantageous action can be obtained as compared with the case of aging on the ground.

For example, by using such a technique for alcoholic beverages that require long-term aging, it is possible to shorten the aging period, improve the flavor, and add brand value to the product. Patent Document 2 discloses that a storage container in which alcoholic beverages are sealed is exposed to a tidal current on the seabed and is gently agitated to obtain an effect of accelerating aging.

By the way, for the cultivation of shellfish and seaweed, a method such as a hanging method or a rope aquaculture method is generally used, but as disclosed in Patent Document 4, a method using a aquaculture unit is known. ..

JP-A-2002-153252 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 10-84940 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 5-153954 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2000-125690

In Patent Document 2, a water-permeable housing or the like is used as a storage for alcoholic beverages, but due to its structure, it is difficult to adjust the amount of seawater flowing into the storage and control the infiltration rate of the water flow. Therefore, when a strong tidal current is applied, the stored liquor containers and the like may collide with each other and be damaged.

In addition, when carrying in and out the container containing the stored items, especially when the diver artificially performs the work while being affected by buoyancy on the seabed, the work may be difficult depending on the weight of the container.

Further, the method described in Patent Document 4 has a problem that aquatic organisms such as cultivated shellfish and seaweed are washed away or damaged in a sea area where a tidal current is strong.

An object of the present invention is to provide a technique for solving such a problem, protecting a food composition from a strong flow, and transmitting appropriate vibration to promote aging.

The present invention that solves the above problems is an underwater storage that is installed on the underwater ground and is characterized by having a running water intake port on a side surface of the underwater storage.
According to the underwater storage of the present invention, the water flow that hits the storage object can be limited to the one that flows in from the flowing water intake port, and the storage object can be protected from a strong flow while transmitting appropriate vibration. ..

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, two or more shielding wall materials are laid horizontally in parallel in the same direction at the flowing water intake port, and flowing water is taken in through the gaps between the shielding wall materials.
It is possible to control the amount of water flowing into the shielding wall material provided at the flow water intake port, prevent a strong water flow from being directly applied to the storage object, and solve the problems of damage and outflow.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the shielding wall material is inclined with respect to the opening surface of the flowing water intake port with a line segment in the length direction as an inclined axis.
By inclining the shielding wall material in this way, the water pressure received by the shielding wall material can be released in the inclined direction. Therefore, compared with the case where the shielding wall material is provided vertically with respect to the opening surface of the flowing water intake port. , Excellent durability. Further, the inclined wall material limits the infiltration rate of the water flow, so that the vibration transmitted to the storage object can be appropriately controlled.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the inclination angle of the shielding wall material is adjustable with the inclination axis as a rotation axis.
By making the inclination angle of the shielding wall material adjustable, the amount of water flowing into the underwater storage and the inflow speed can be adjusted according to the situation, and the degree of vibration given to the storage object can be adjusted as appropriate. it can.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the gap between the shielding wall materials can be opened and closed by adjusting the inclination angle of the shielding wall material.
As a result, when the tidal current is expected to be rough, for example, due to stormy weather, the gaps between the shielding wall materials can be closed in advance to protect the stored object.

A preferred embodiment of the present invention includes two or more running water intakes.
As a result, the flow of water flow in the underwater storage can be constructed, and the storage object can be vibrated more effectively.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a door that can be opened and closed is provided on the side surface.
By providing a door on the side surface, the storage object can be easily carried in and out from the side.

Further, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a door that can be opened and closed is provided on the ceiling of the underwater storage.
By providing a door on the ceiling, the accommodation body arranged in the center can be easily carried in and out from above.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the air bag is provided and the air bag filled with air is locked to the door, so that the buoyancy of the air bag can assist the opening and closing of the door.
By using the buoyancy of the air bag, it is possible to assist in opening and closing the door of the underwater storage.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a slide rail is provided on the inner bottom surface portion.
By moving the storage object on the slide rail, the burden at the time of loading and unloading can be reduced and the work can be carried out efficiently.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, an anchor is provided.
An underwater storage with an anchor can be stable and self-supporting even when it is empty or has a small amount of storage. In addition, damage to the storage container of the food composition can be prevented even in a situation where the tidal current is unstable.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the flowing water intake port is provided on the side surface, and the side wall and the ceiling located above the flowing water intake port define an internal space that is open downward and closed upward laterally. There is.
By defining such an internal space, air can be stored inside the underwater storage in a state where the underwater storage is installed on the underwater ground, and a pseudo limestone cave space can be constructed.

The present invention also relates to a method for storing a food composition, which comprises storing the food composition in the above-mentioned underwater storage.

The present invention also relates to a method for culturing aquatic organisms, which comprises growing aquatic organisms in the above-mentioned underwater storage.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an underwater storage capable of transmitting appropriate vibration to a food composition while protecting a storage container or the like of the food composition from a strong flow.

It is a perspective view of the underwater storage with the shielding wall material open. It is a perspective view of the underwater storage in a state where the shielding wall material is closed. It is a side view which shows the adjustment of the inclination angle of a shielding wall material. (A) A shielding wall provided with a shielding wall material protruding outside the underwater storage. (B) A shielding wall provided with a shielding wall material straddling the inside and outside of the underwater storage. (A) It is a top view of the underwater storage with the door closed. (B) It is a top view of the underwater storage with the door open. It is a perspective view which shows the state which the ceiling and the side door of an underwater storage are open. It is sectional drawing which shows the inside of the underwater storage at the time of ripening of a limestone cave.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail, but the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments.

The underwater storage 1 of the embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5.
The underwater storage 1 of the embodiment is a rectangular box-shaped underwater storage. Two of the four side walls are formed of a water-impermeable shielding wall 5, and the remaining two side walls are provided with a flowing water intake port 3. With this structure, only the limited water flow flowing in from the flowing water intake port 3 hits the housing body 4.

Four shielding wall materials 2 are laid horizontally in parallel in the same direction at the running water intake port 3 (FIG. 1). That is, the shielding wall material 2 is provided so as to cross the opening of the flowing water intake port 3, and has a slat-like outer shape of the blind.
Since the shielding wall material 2 is laid horizontally on the flowing water intake port 3, the amount and speed of the water flow flowing into the water storage 1 from the flowing water intake port 3 are limited. The strength of vibration transmitted to the internal housing 4 is adjusted.

The number of shielding wall materials 2 laid horizontally on the running water intake port 3 is not limited to the four shown in the figure, and may be two or more, preferably three or more, and more preferably four or more. ..
Further, although the drawing shows a form in which the shielding wall materials 2 are arranged side by side at equal intervals in the running water intake port 3, it does not have to be at equal intervals.

The shielding wall material 2 is inclined with respect to the opening surface of the flowing water intake port 3 with the line segment extending in the length direction as the inclination axis 21 (FIG. 3 (a) left, (b) left). As a result, the water flow flowing into the underwater storage 1 from the flowing water intake port 3 can escape in the inclined direction of the shielding wall material 2, and its momentum can be diminished.

The shielding wall material 2 is rotatably provided with the inclined shaft 21 as a rotating shaft. As a result, the inclination angle of the shielding wall material 2 can be freely adjusted, and the strength and amount of the water flow flowing into the underwater storage 1 can be adjusted.

The shielding wall material 2 is laid horizontally on the flowing water intake port 3 with both ends of the inclined shaft 21 as connecting portions with the opening ends of the flowing water intake port 3. Further, as shown in the drawing, the distance between the inclined shafts 21 of the respective shielding wall materials 2 is shorter than the length in the width direction of the shielding wall material 2 (FIG. 3), or the distance between the inclined shafts 21 is in the width direction of the shielding wall material 2. It is preferable that the shape is the same as the length.
In such a form, when the inclination angle of the shielding wall material 2 is brought close to 0 ° with respect to the opening surface of the flowing water intake port 3, the flowing water intake port 3 closes the gap of the shielding wall material 2. (Fig. 3 (a) left, (b) left). That is, when it is expected that an extremely violent water flow will occur in the water due to the influence of the weather or the like, the flowing water intake port 3 can be closed in advance.

The shielding wall material 2 may be provided so as to project toward the outside of the underwater storage 1 with the inclined shaft 21 as an end (FIG. 3A), or inside and outside the underwater storage 1 with the inclined shaft 21 as an end. It may be provided so as to project in both directions (FIG. 3 (b)).

The shape of the shielding wall material 2 is not limited to the rectangular shape shown in the figure, and can be appropriately designed, and may be an elliptical shape or the like.

It is also preferable to use an embodiment in which the position of the running water intake port 3 in the underwater storage 1 can be appropriately changed. Specifically, the side surface of the underwater storage 1 is composed of a removable unit. This unit includes a wall surface panel unit that constitutes the shielding wall 5 and a flowing water intake panel unit in which the shielding wall material 2 is laid horizontally on a frame that constitutes the flowing water intake port 3.
By changing the arrangement of these units on the side surface of the underwater storage 1, the storage environment of the food composition or the like can be optimized according to the state of running water in water or the like.

As shown in the figure, it is preferable that the running water intake ports 3 are provided in pairs on the opposite side surfaces of the underwater storage 1 (FIGS. 1 and 2). As a result, the water flow flowing in from one of the flowing water intake ports 3 can be configured to pass through the entire inside of the underwater storage 1 and escape from the other flowing water intake port 3, which is efficient for the storage object. Can be vibrated.
The number of running water intake ports 3 provided in the underwater storage 1 is not particularly limited, and may be one or two or more.

Further, although not shown, the running water intake port 3 may be provided on the upper surface of the underwater storage.
With such a configuration, it is possible to make a difference in the strength of the water flow that hits the food composition or the like placed below the inside of the underwater storage 1 and the food composition or the like placed above.

As a result, the food composition placed on the upper part is promoted to be vibrated and aged by the water flow, and the food composition placed on the lower part is not vibrated by the water flow but is promoted to be slowly aged by the sound wave propagating in the water. Can be done.
In order to prevent the food composition or the like placed on the lower portion from being subjected to strong vibration due to the water flow, a mat of a material that suppresses or absorbs the vibration is laid on the bottom of the underwater storage 1, or the container 4 in which the food composition or the like is housed. The side surface of the structure may be surrounded by a panel so that the ocean current does not directly hit the housing 4.

Although not shown, it is preferable to provide a drainage mechanism in the underwater storage 1. The drainage mechanism can be realized by providing a drainage port on the bottom surface or the lower side surface of the underwater storage 1, or by forming all or a part of the bottom surface or the lower side surface in a mesh structure.

The material of the shielding wall material 2 is not particularly limited. It may be a rigid body or a flexible body, but from the viewpoint of increasing durability, the shielding wall material 2 is preferably made of a rigid material.
Examples of the rigid material include aluminum and iron.

FIG. 4 shows an open / closed state of the door 6 provided on the upper surface of the underwater storage 1 (FIGS. 4A and 4B). By attaching an advertisement such as a company name to the surface of the door 6, the closed door 6 can be used as an advertisement board (FIG. 4A).

Further, a slide rail 7 is provided on the inner bottom surface of the underwater storage 1 (FIGS. 1, 2, 4 (b), 5). The shape of the slide rail 7 is not particularly limited.

In order to facilitate loading and unloading of the housing body 4 on land or underwater, rotating bodies such as wheels, spheres, and cylindrical rollers may be provided on the slide rail 7 itself, or these rotating bodies may be provided on the housing body 4. You may.

The door 6 provided on the upper surface of the underwater storage 1 opens on both sides with the hinge 61 as an axis (FIGS. 4 (b) and 5). As shown in FIG. 5, it is preferable that the door 6 is opened and closed so as to be assisted by the buoyancy of the air bag 8 filled with air. The air bag 8 may be previously locked to the door 6 in a state where the air bag 8 is filled with air from the beginning, or the air bag 8 separately prepared when opening and closing the door 6 may be locked to the door 6. ..

Further, the door 6 may be provided on the side surface of the underwater storage 1. As a result, the accommodation body 4 can be easily carried in and out by the slide rail 7 described above.
In particular, when the running water intake port 3 arranged on the side surface of the underwater storage 1 is composed of a frame in which the shielding wall material 2 is laid horizontally, this frame can be an openable / closable door ( FIG. 5).

When the container 4 is taken out from the door 6 on the upper surface of the underwater storage 1, the air bag 8 filled with air is locked to the container 4, and the buoyancy of the air bag 8 is used to levitate the container 4. May be good.

In order to prevent the theft of the contents contained in the underwater storage 1, it is preferable to provide a key on the shielding wall 5 and the door 6.

It is preferable to provide an anchor 9 in the underwater storage 1 in order to ensure stable independence of the underwater storage 1 even under a turbulent tidal current on the seabed (FIGS. 1, 2, and 5). In particular, when the underwater storage 1 is installed on the seabed of shallow water, the anchor 9 is useful as a countermeasure against waves accompanied by strong swells.

The form and material of the anchor 9 are not particularly limited. It may be formed of a shape and a material that can be directly welded to the underwater storage 1, or may be fixed to the seabed from the upper surface of the underwater storage 1 with a rope or the like as shown in FIG.

It may be an embodiment in which a pseudo limestone cave space can be constructed (Fig. 6). Specifically, a running water intake port 3 is provided on the side surface of the underwater storage 1, and an internal space that is open downward and closed upward to the side is defined by the side wall and the ceiling located above the running water intake port 3 ( FIG. 6). The underwater storage 1 of such an embodiment can form an air layer 10 inside when it is submerged in water. The air layer 10 has a high pressure environment as compared with the atmospheric pressure due to the influence of water pressure.
By storing the food composition or the like in such an environment, it is possible to store and mature the food composition under storage conditions simulating a limestone cave.

A mounting table 11 is provided inside the underwater storage 1. If a food composition or an container such as a bottle containing the food composition is placed on the mounting table 11, the food composition can be aged in an environment simulating a high-pressure and low-temperature air layer 10, that is, a limestone cave. it can.
The height of the mounting table 11 takes into consideration the water depth at which the underwater storage 1 is installed and the height position of the upper end of the running water intake port 3 so that the food composition or the like placed on the mounting table 11 is exposed to the air layer 10. However, it can be designed as appropriate.

In the case of such an embodiment, it is preferable that the running water intake port 3 is provided at least below the middle of the side surface from the viewpoint of securing a sufficient air layer.

Further, although not shown in FIG. 6, it is also preferable to horizontally lay the shielding wall material 2 on the running water intake port 3. This makes it possible to appropriately adjust the water flow that enters from the flowing water intake port 3.

As the installation location of the underwater storage 1, a natural environment with a water flow such as the seabed, lake bottom or river bottom is preferable. Although it may be installed in a pool or the like where an artificial water flow can be generated, it is preferable to place it in an environment where a natural water flow occurs such as the seabed from the viewpoint of cost and branding.

As a method of installing the underwater storage 1, a method of suspending from a ship equipped with a crane and installing it on the underwater ground is preferable. By using a crane, the underwater storage 1 can be submerged even in water depths where diving work by divers is difficult, and the food composition can be used for aging not only in shallow water but also in extreme environments such as the deep sea.

Further, for example, when the underwater storage 1 is installed in such an extreme environment and then diving work by a diver is required, the underwater storage 1 can be once lifted by a crane and moved to a water depth where the diving work is possible.

In order to enable the installation and recovery of the underwater storage 1 by the crane, it is preferable that the underwater storage 1 is provided with a hook of the crane or a locking portion for locking a rope or a wire hung on the hook.

Examples of the food composition stored in the underwater storage 1 include wine, sake, alcoholic beverages such as shochu, soft drinks, meat such as ham, and various fermented foods.
These food compositions are packaged in a non-standard packaging container such as a plastic bag or a cloth bag in addition to a standard packaging container such as a bottle, a jar, a PET bottle, or a tapper, and are inside the underwater storage 1. Alternatively, it may be housed in the container 4.

When packaging in a packaging container, the storage stability may be improved in the form of a vacuum pack, or the aging may be promoted or suppressed by filling the inside with a gas such as carbon dioxide. Further, the food composition may be directly stored in the container 4 or the underwater storage 1.

A packaging container such as a bottle containing a food composition may be packed with a packing material such as air packing and stored inside the container 4 or the underwater storage 1.
From the viewpoint of food hygiene, it is preferable to seal the mouth portion by brazing or wrapping so that water does not enter the inside of the packaging container.

In addition, the underwater storage 1 can be applied to aquaculture methods. The aquatic organisms to be cultivated are housed and cultivated inside the underwater storage 1. Benthos such as shellfish and seaweed can be preferably exemplified as the aquatic organisms to be cultivated. By culturing using the underwater storage 1, it is possible to prevent aquatic organisms, particularly benthic organisms, from being damaged or spilled by strong water currents.

When cultivating shellfish and seaweed, the underwater storage 1 can be used in combination with the hanging method, the single seed method, and the rope culturing method. That is, ropes and baskets on which shellfish and seaweeds are fixed or placed are housed in the underwater storage 1 for aquaculture.

The present invention can be applied to a method for aging and aquaculture of food compositions.

1 Underwater storage 2 Shielding wall material 21 Inclined shaft 3 Flowing water intake 4 Accommodating body 5 Shielding wall 6 Door 61 Hinge 7 Slide rail 8 Air bag 9 Anchor 10 Air layer 11 Mounting stand

Claims (11)

A water reservoir which is installed in the water the ground, have a running water intake port on the side of the water in the reservoir,
Two or more shielding wall materials are laid horizontally in parallel in the same direction at the running water intake port, and running water is taken in through the gaps between the shielding wall materials.
The shielding wall material is inclined with respect to the opening surface of the flowing water intake port with a line segment in the length direction as an inclined axis.
An underwater storage that allows the inclination angle of the shielding wall material to be adjusted with the inclination axis as a rotation axis . The underwater storage according to claim 1 , wherein the gap between the shielding wall materials can be opened and closed by adjusting the inclination angle of the shielding wall material. An underwater storage installed on the underwater ground, which has a running water intake on the side surface of the underwater storage.
A door that can be opened and closed is provided on the side or ceiling of the underwater storage.
An air bag, by locking the air bag filled with air in the door, characterized in that the buoyancy of the air bag is capable of assisting in the opening and closing of the door, the water reservoir. An underwater storage installed on the underwater ground, which has a running water intake on the side surface of the underwater storage.
The side walls and a ceiling which is located above the said water flow inlet, wherein the interior space of the lower opening and the side upper sealing is defined, water reservoir. The underwater storage according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein the underwater storage is provided with two or more flowing water intake ports. The underwater storage according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , wherein a door that can be opened and closed is provided on a side surface. The underwater storage according to any one of claims 1 to 6 , wherein a door that can be opened and closed is provided on the ceiling of the underwater storage. The underwater storage according to any one of claims 1 to 7 , wherein a slide rail is provided on the inner bottom surface portion. The underwater storage according to any one of claims 1 to 8 , further comprising an anchor. A method for storing a food composition, which comprises storing the food composition in the underwater storage according to any one of claims 1 to 9 . A method for culturing aquatic organisms, which comprises growing aquatic organisms in the underwater storage according to any one of claims 1 to 9 .