JPH0511908Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] <<Industrial Application Field>> This invention relates to relatively large-scale aqua leisure facilities such as leisure pools and large public baths, and particularly relates to aqua leisure facilities having a water channel-like water chamber such as a flowing pool.

《Prior Art》 In recent years, aqua leisure facilities have been incorporating various elaborate functions to arouse people's interest, and there is a tendency for people to prefer those with high playability, such as running water pools, wave pools, and water slides. expensive.

《Problem to be solved》 In conventional facilities of this kind, waves were created artificially to add entertainment by creating obstacles while swimming or floating on vehicles such as rubber boats. However, the problem with this method was that it lacked interest because the disorder would appear periodically and in general. In addition, in the case where the water chamber was formed in the shape of a channel, the upper part of the water chamber was only formed in the shape of a canyon, and no special design was provided.

The purpose of this invention is to provide a completely new aqua leisure facility that is extremely dynamic, highly enjoyable, and allows for safe entertainment.

《Means for solving the problem》 In order to achieve the above object, the present invention places a water reservoir above the water chamber formed in the shape of a water channel, and makes it possible to supply water to this water reservoir with a pump. The present invention is characterized in that when the amount of water stored in the water tank exceeds a certain level, the water in the water tank is discharged toward the channel-shaped water chamber.

<Operation> In the present invention, a water reservoir is arranged above a water chamber formed in the shape of a water channel, and water is supplied to this water reservoir by a pump, so that the amount of water stored in the water reservoir can be reduced. It is configured so that when the water reaches a certain level, the water in the water tank is released into the water channel-like chamber.
While swimming or traveling on a boat, the water stored in the water tank may be thrown at the swimmer or player at once, which may surprise the swimmer or player or cause them to lose their balance. You can make the game more interesting by breaking it and causing it to fall.

<<Example>> Fig. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram showing an example of an aqua leisure facility according to the present invention, and Fig. 2 is a partially cutaway perspective view of a water storage tank.

This aqua leisure facility includes a water chamber 1 formed in the shape of a channel, a water tank support device 2 arranged in an overhang above the channel-shaped water chamber 1, and a tip part of the water tank support device 2 that is rotatable. a water tank 3 supported by a water tank 3; a water pump 4 that supplies water to the water tank 3;
and a water supply channel 5 that connects the water pump 4 and the water reservoir tank 3.

As shown in FIG. 2, the water reservoir tank 3 is formed of a cylindrical body 7 whose bottom surface 6 is formed into a downwardly convex partially spherical shell. It is supported by a support device 2. This support shaft 9 is provided so as to penetrate above the center of gravity G of the water reservoir tank 3 in an empty state. Therefore, the water reservoir tank 3 is in a stable position with the opening 10 facing upward.

On the upper side of the water reservoir tank 3, a water supply port 11 formed at the tip of the water supply channel 5 is arranged facing downward, and supplies water to the water reservoir tank 3.

In the water discharge mechanism having such a configuration, the water supply port 11 is connected to the water reservoir tank 3 in a stable position with the opening 10 facing upward.
Water is supplied from the water storage tank 3 and stored in the water storage tank 3. When the water tank 3 becomes full of water, the entire center of gravity moves upwards from the support shaft 8, and the water tank 2 becomes unstable, so it easily falls over and the water in the water tank 3 is discharged all at once into the channel-like water chamber 1.

At this time, if there is a player such as a swimmer below the water tank installation location in the water channel-like water chamber 1, the water falling in clumps may graze the player's surroundings or hit them directly. Therefore, both the player himself and the people watching around him become more interested in seeing if he can successfully avoid the game, and the gameplay improves.

Note that the timing and direction of the fall of the water tank 3 are not constant depending on the behavior of the water in the water tank 3, so the gameplay will not be significantly impaired. Also,
If the side walls of the waterway are made to look like rock walls and the whole is formed into a canyon shape, it will be difficult to see where the water storage tank 3 is installed, making it more unexpected.

In this embodiment, a flow rate control valve is placed in the water supply channel 5, a control device for controlling this flow rate control valve is placed, and a detector for detecting the attitude of the water tank 3 is placed at an appropriate location. The fall detection signal from the detector may be configured to be input to the control device, and the control device may be configured to randomly control the opening degree of the flow control valve.

FIG. 3 shows a second embodiment of the present invention, which includes:
A water channel-shaped water chamber 1, a water receiving tank 12 fixedly arranged on the upper side wall of the channel-shaped water chamber 1, a water reservoir tank 3 rotatably supported inside the water receiving tank 12, and a water reservoir tank 3.
a water pump 4 that supplies water to the tank, a water supply channel 5 that connects the water pump 4 and the water storage tank 3, a water discharge nozzle 13 located at the bottom of the side wall of the water chamber 1, and a water discharge nozzle 13 located at the bottom of the water receiving tank 12. The water conduit 14 connecting these constitutes an aqua leisure facility.

The water nozzle 13 is installed so as to be able to spray water onto the water surface. In addition, the water reservoir tank 3 is the water reservoir tank 1.
When the inside of the container is empty, the opening faces upward, and when it is full of water, it is supported in an overturned state.

Therefore, when water is poured into the water tank 3 from the water pump 4 and the water tank 3 becomes full, the water tank 3 tips over and releases the stored water into the water receiving tank 12. The water discharged into the water receiving tank 12 flows down the water pipe 14 and flows out from the water discharge nozzle 13 toward the water surface. At this time, since the water receiving tank 12 is installed at a high position, the water released there will have potential energy, so it will be ejected from the water nozzle 13 at a speed commensurate with that potential energy. .

What is shown in FIG. 4 shows a modification of the second embodiment, in which a water reservoir tank 3 is fixed to the upper part of the side wall of the water chamber 1, and is arranged at the bottom of the water reservoir tank 3 and the lower part of the side wall of the water chamber 1. The water discharge nozzle 13 is connected with a water conduit 14, and an automatic operation valve 15 is arranged in the middle of this water conduit 14.
The automatic operation valve 15 is configured to be able to be opened and closed by a control device 16, and a water level detector 17 is arranged in the water reservoir tank 3.
The water level detection signal from this water level detector 17 is input to the control device.

In this case, when the automatic control valve 15 opens,
The water stored in the water storage tank 3 flows down at once and is jetted into the water chamber 1 from the water discharge nozzle 13.

In each of the above embodiments, the water supplied to the water reservoir tank 3 may be water within the water chamber or may be water from another water source.

<<Effects>> In this invention, a water reservoir is placed above a water chamber formed in the shape of a channel, and water is supplied to this water reservoir by a pump, so that the amount of water stored in the water reservoir is reduced. It is configured so that when the water reaches a certain level, the water in the water tank is released into the water channel-like chamber.
While swimming or traveling on a boat, the water stored in the water tank will be thrown at the swimmer or player at once, which may surprise the swimmer or player, or cause damage to the player. etc. lose their balance and fall over, which is fun not only for the swimmers but also for just watching, and allows for a new and dynamic play experience that cannot be enjoyed in conventional facilities.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram showing an example of an aqua leisure facility according to the present invention, Fig. 2 is a partially cutaway perspective view of a water storage tank, Fig. 3 is an explanatory drawing of the main parts of the second embodiment, and Fig. 4 is a schematic system diagram of a modified example. 1...Water chamber, 3...Water tank, 4...Pump.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claim for Utility Model Registration] In an aqua leisure facility in which the water chamber 1 for leisure is configured to have a width and depth that allows a person to enter and enjoy the water, and the water chamber 1 is formed in the shape of a channel, A reservoir tank 3 is disposed, and a pump 4 is configured to supply water to the water reservoir tank 3. When the amount of water stored in the water reservoir tank 3 exceeds a certain level, the water in the water reservoir tank 3 is diverted to the water channel. An aqua leisure facility characterized by being configured to discharge water toward a water chamber 1.