JPH11289909A - Goldfish bowl with water cleaner - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide the subject goldfish bowl employing a water cleaner, aerator or thermostat without spoiling a Japanesy affective atmosphere derived from goldfish bowls and capable of feeding fishes for a long time by providing the goldfish bowl with an appearance as if it were put on a pedestal. SOLUTION: This goldfish bowl is formed by fixing a truly or polygonally cylindrical flat case to the under side of a goldfish bowl 1 without the bottom, filling the case with a filter so as to feeding an air for aeration and clarification, disposing a middle plate 17 and middle board 4 in order to separate a living zone for fishes from a clarifying layer, setting a pump 11 for a water circulation, mounting a flow regulating valve for directly exhausting an aeration air out of the bowl 1, setting a heater for keeping a water temperature at cold season, and fixing a pipe introducing an air and water to the upper section of the bowl 1 when conducting their circulations without any pumps.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an apparatus for constantly maintaining the quality of water in a fishbowl, and enables a fishbowl having a completely new function.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A fishbowl is a simple breeding device for appreciation fish such as goldfish, and it has a unique taste of Japan and has a taste that is difficult to throw away. Long-term breeding was very difficult due to the lack of equipment to keep. Even if aeration equipment and heaters are installed, it is difficult to install because of the small volume, and even if installed, pipes and cords are not easy and inconvenient to handle due to the edge of the fishbowl, and significantly impair the appearance, There was a drawback that the precious atmosphere was ruined.

[0003]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a fishbowl,
Filtration of suspended matter essential for fish inhabitants, removal of harmful substances,
It has functions such as oxygen supply and water temperature maintenance, and at the same time, obtains the appearance of a bowl placed on a table, eliminating the above-mentioned drawbacks without impairing the unique characteristics of the fishbowl, and allowing long-term breeding of appreciation fish etc. Is what makes it possible.

[0004]

Means for Solving the Problems 1. The invention according to claim 1 The present invention is based on the principle that a filtering material is put in a lower portion of a double bottom so that a stable filtration and separation can be achieved in a place isolated from a fish habitation zone. A purification layer is formed, and water is introduced from a narrow gap into the purification layer to perform a purification treatment. (1) By connecting a bottomless fishbowl to a large pedestal, it is possible to fill a large amount of filter media,
The water that is forcibly circulated by the submersible pump enters from the outside of the pedestal and flows toward the central pump, so that the dispersed low-speed water flow quietly and surely passes through the filter medium and enhances its purification effect, I tried to keep it. (2) By injecting air into the pedestal and aerating outside the pot, releasing the air directly to the outside to create a quiet water state without putting air in the pot and obtain a calm appearance I did it. (3) The circulating water passes through the sand piled in the inner plate and is discharged into the bowl, so that a strong water flow does not occur in the small-sized bowl, so that even small fish can live stably. did. (4) By incorporating a heater, the water temperature is always kept above the set value, so that it is not affected by the outside temperature. (2) The second aspect of the present invention is a simple one in which the submersible pump of the first aspect is omitted, and water is circulated by air discharged from the air stone. The aerating pipe is transparent for aesthetic reasons, is made inconspicuous along the outer shape of the pot, and has no water passage for the submersible pump. Other structures and functions are described in claim 1
The invention is the same as the invention of

[0005]

[Operation] 1. Invention of claim 1 (1) Since the inside of the pot and the inside of the pedestal are separated by the middle plate and the middle plate, the large habitat of bacteria is completely isolated from the inside of the pot where the fish live. Therefore, a stable purification layer is formed without being broken from the outside by the movement of fish or daily cleaning, and a strong purification ability is maintained. (2) Water that is drawn from the inside of the pot into the pedestal and circulates is sufficiently aerated by passing through the flow path from which air is released from the air stone. (3) The air released into the water from the air stone is discharged by adjusting the flow control valve. In this case, the flow resistance of the water is increased by the narrow channel provided immediately before the suction port of the submersible pump, and the water level at the top of the suction port is lowered, so that only the air can be easily discharged. (4) The air reservoir is a safety device that removes noise caused by the pulsation of air discharged from the air pump, and further prolongs the time required for water to flow backward to reach the air pump when the air pump is stopped due to power failure, failure, cleaning, etc. There is an action as. Since the water outlet in the air reservoir is located at the lowermost portion, the water is completely discharged into the pot by sending the air in, and is always in a dry state. (5) Water is released into the pot by passing through the sand on the inner plate, which disperses the water flow and creates a strong water flow in the small-sized pot, so that the water in the pot is not stirred more than necessary. Therefore, even small fish such as medaka can be bred in a stable state. (6) Pots with small capacities are susceptible to outside temperature,
It was very difficult to rear in winter especially in cold regions,
By enabling the heater to be installed, the set water temperature could always be maintained, and this problem was completely overcome. 2 Invention of Claim 2 It is simple because water is circulated only by air without using a pump. However, since the exhaust pipe is installed in the pot, a flow in which air rises can be seen and a flow can be made on the water surface. Except for the difference, the operation is the same as that of the first aspect.

[0006]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS In the present invention, a method for connecting a pot and a pedestal top plate is the same as the method described in claim 1, except that a screw is cut on both the inside of the bottom of the pot and the "rise" of the top plate and screwed in. A method or a method of directly bonding to the roof can be considered. In addition to the submersible pump, a method of installing the pump in a pump room and connecting it with a pipe or a hose, or a method of installing the pump body in a pedestal and driving the pump from the outside can be considered. If the air pump and the air reservoir are connected via a check valve, safety can be further enhanced. In addition, if a circuit capable of discharging air directly from the air reservoir to the bowl via the flow control valve is separately formed, bubbles of an arbitrary size can be generated in the bowl, so that a desired taste can be produced. Even in winter, heaters can be omitted in areas where the temperature difference between daytime and nighttime is small. It is effective to put in bacteria at the beginning of the use of the pot, but the usual management is to replenish the evaporated water and, depending on the situation,
It is enough to replace about one-third of the water about once every three weeks. To clean the pot, it is only necessary to wipe the inner wall with a cloth or the like when dirt becomes noticeable, so that even if the water becomes cloudy, it will be cleaned soon. After long-term use, air stones, filter media, and the inside of the pedestal can be easily taken out and washed by draining the water and removing the bowl from the roof. The present invention forms a stable filtration and purification layer at the lower part of the double bottom completely isolated from the fish habitation zone. It is in. With this structure,
Even in a general water tank, not only can a complicated device be placed in the lower part of the water tank to make the appearance clear, but also a filter for removing suspended matters is not required, and maintenance and management are extremely simple. Further, it is possible to freely form not only a normal water tank having an open upper part but also a dome-shaped or spherical water tank having an upper part closed.

[0007]

According to the present invention, the outer shape of a fishbowl is simply placed on a table, and the clean water quality is maintained without deteriorating the emotions and aesthetics of ancient Japan. This will make it possible to breed in a fishbowl easily and with peace of mind, so that it can meet the needs of fishbowl enthusiasts and also be easily used as an interior. In addition, when applied to an aquarium or the like, it is not necessary to use a filter that requires complicated processing after use, and it is possible to secure clean breeding water for a long time with simple management.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a sectional view showing a basic structure of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram showing an arrangement in a platform.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view illustrating attachment of a middle plate and a rising portion.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view showing an air outlet and a flow control valve.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of the pipe, the inner plate, and the attachment of the cylinder of the turret, the air stone, and the like in claim 2;

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 fishbowl 2 pedestal 3 lid 4 middle plate 5 rise 6 air reservoir 7 air inlet 8 air pump 9 air outlet 10 airstone 11 submersible pump 12 suction port 13 discharge port 14 air discharge port 15 flow control valve 16 heater 17 medium plate 18 medium Bottom 19 Socket 20 Cylinder 21 Middle plate 22 Pipe

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A fishbowl (1) having no bottom (hereinafter referred to as "bowl"). The edge of the bottom of the pot is bent in an L-shape toward the inside, and cutouts are made at a plurality of locations. (2) A flat box (2) (hereinafter referred to as a “pedestal”) that has a hole corresponding to the size of the bottom of the pot, and has a partially open space (hereinafter referred to as a “pump chamber”). )make. A lid (3) according to the outer shape of the pedestal is attached to the pump chamber so that it can be opened and closed. 3 Add “rise” to the edge of the hole in the roof and “rise”
Then, the pot is fitted with a notch at the bottom of the pot, and the notch and the turn are fitted together, and the pot is fixed to the roof by turning and fitting. 4. The outer plate is slightly smaller than the inner size of the pedestal so that there is a gap between it and the side wall of the pedestal. Attach (5) and install it under the roof so that there is a small gap between it and the roof. Connect directly to the side wall on the pump chamber side. 5. Sealed air reservoir (6) with a partition inside the pedestal
And an air inlet (7) is attached to the upper part on the pump chamber side, and connected to a discharge port of an air pump (8) installed in the pump chamber by a hose. Attach the air outlet (9) at the bottom inside and connect the air stone (10) with a hose. 6 Another partition is provided inside the pedestal to form a narrow water flow path just before the pump suction port.
1) Connect the inlet (12). An air stone is placed on the entrance side of this channel. The discharge port (13) of the submersible pump is installed upward. 7. An air outlet (14) is provided at the top of the flow path corresponding to the upper part of the suction port of the submersible pump, and a flow control valve (15) is attached. 8 Insert the thermostat-equipped heater (16) into the base from the pump chamber side and fix it. 9 Install an air pump in the pump room, and connect the power cord with the heater and submersible pump. 10. Create an inner plate (17) that is slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the bottom of the pot to create a gap between the pot and the bottom of the pot, and fit it on the bottom of the pot. A hole is made in the bottom of the inner plate so that the outlet of the submersible pump fits tightly, and an inner bottom (18) made of a net or a pen is attached to make a double bottom so that the water discharged from the pump is inside. Release into the pot through the bottom. 11 Fill the pedestal with the filter material, put sand in the middle plate, and fix the bowl to the top plate. A fishbowl with a purification device of the above structure. 2. A water circulation system using only air without the submersible pump of the fishbowl according to claim 1. 1 Attach the socket (19) to the bottom of the pedestal, connect it to the air outlet (9) of the air reservoir (6) with a hose or a pipe, and insert the air stone (10). 2 Attach the cylinder (20) around the socket. 3 Make an inner plate (21) without an inner bottom, and attach a pipe (22) through the bottom. At the lower part of the inner plate, the shape of the pipe is such that it fits inside the cylindrical cylinder (18) so as to wrap the airstone, and the length is such that it does not reach the bottom. The upper part exposed in the pot is transparent and has a height substantially corresponding to the water surface in a shape following the outer shape of the pot. The fishbowl with the purification device according to claim 1 having the above structure.