KR100694421B1 - Methods for controlling of aquarium - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a control method of an aquarium, and more particularly, it is possible to select an operation mode of a circulation pump of a filtration unit for purifying water in an aquarium and an air pump for supplying oxygen. The present invention relates to a control method of an aquarium capable of blinking a lighting member depending on existence or movement. The control method of the present inventors aquarium can operate the circulation pump and the air pump in various modes, can reduce the waste of energy, can produce a beautiful color light.

Aquarium, control method, pump

Description

Methods for controlling of aquarium

1 is a cross-sectional view showing an aquarium to which the control method of the aquarium according to the first embodiment of the present invention is applied.

Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a filtration unit used in the control method of the aquarium according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line III-III 'of FIG. 2;

4 is a plan view showing that the first aperture member is installed in the cartridge of the filtration unit of FIG.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating the first aperture member of FIG. 4. FIG.

FIG. 6 is a plan view showing that a second diaphragm member is installed in the cartridge of the filtration unit of FIG. 2. FIG.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view illustrating the second aperture member of FIG. 6. FIG.

FIG. 8 is a plan view showing that a third diaphragm member is installed in the cartridge of the filtration unit of FIG. 2. FIG.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view illustrating the third aperture member of FIG. 8. FIG.

10 is a flow chart showing a mode in which the circulation pump is operated according to the first preferred embodiment of the present invention.

11 is a flow chart showing a mode in which the air pump is operated according to the first preferred embodiment of the present invention.

12 is a flow chart showing that the illuminance sensor is operated in accordance with the first preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a graph showing a relationship between brightness and time of color light produced by a light emitting diode according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

14 is a flow chart showing that a proximity sensor is operated in accordance with a second preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a flow chart showing that the illuminance sensor and the proximity sensor operate according to the third preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

<Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

10: lighting member 20: filtration unit

30: air supply unit 40: water level sensor

60: cover member 70a, 70b, 70c: aperture member

100: aquarium

The present invention relates to a control method of an aquarium, and more particularly, it is possible to select an operation mode of a circulation pump of a filtration unit for purifying water in an aquarium and an air pump for supplying oxygen, and to control brightness and a person where an aquarium is installed. It relates to a control method of the aquarium that can blink the lighting member depending on the presence or movement of the.

In general, an aquarium is a device that raises a variety of animals and plants that live in the water so that they can see their ecology. Such aquariums are installed in living rooms, public places, and exhibition halls of homes.

The aquarium includes a filtration unit for purifying water, an air supply unit for supplying oxygen, and an illumination member.

The filtration unit includes a circulation pump for sucking water in the aquarium and a filtration member for filtering contaminants in the sucked water. That is, the contaminants in the water are removed by allowing the water in the aquarium to pass through the filtration member using the suction force of the circulation pump. The filtered water is drained back to the aquarium.

The air supply unit includes an air pump and an air supply pipe for discharging air supplied from the air pump into water.

The circulation pump and the air pump are operated in a constant mode. That is, it is activated when power is supplied, and when the power is cut off, the operation is stopped. Therefore, there is a problem that the operation is continued even if unnecessary, and energy is wasted. In addition, it is not efficient because it operates constantly regardless of the pollutants in the water or the amount of oxygen required in the water.

The lighting member provides brightness suitable for the habitat of the fish and makes the aquarium look beautiful and lively. The lighting member is installed at the central portion or the outer edge of the upper surface of the water. Fluorescent lamps are widely used as the lighting member. Therefore, the lighting member has a problem that it can not give a variety of changes because it emits light of a certain color at a constant brightness.

In addition, the lighting member is always turned on while power is supplied regardless of the surrounding brightness or the presence or absence of a person. Therefore, even when unnecessary, the lighting device is turned on and energy may be wasted.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a control method of an aquarium that can operate the circulation pump of the filtration unit for purifying the water of the aquarium and the air pump for supplying oxygen in various modes. have.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a control method of an aquarium that can save energy.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a control method of an aquarium that blinks a lighting member according to the brightness of a place where an aquarium is installed and the presence or movement of a person.

Another object of the present invention to provide a control method of the aquarium that can produce a beautiful color light.

In order to achieve the above object, the control method of an aquarium according to the present invention may select an operation mode of a circulation pump of a filtration unit for purifying water in an aquarium and an operation mode of an air pump for supplying oxygen to water in an aquarium. The operating mode of allows the circulation pump to be operated continuously, repeats operation and stop at a predetermined cycle, or causes the circulation pump to operate automatically when the stopped state lasts for a predetermined time.

Preferably, the operating mode of the air pump is such that the air pump is operated continuously, the operation and stop are repeated at predetermined intervals, or the air pump is operated automatically when the stop state lasts for a predetermined time. Include.

Here, in the control method of the aquarium, it is preferable to flash the lighting member of the aquarium according to the brightness of the place where the aquarium is installed.

Preferably, the control method of the aquarium may record the time and time when the power supply is stopped when the power supply to the aquarium is stopped, and display the time and time when the power supply is stopped to the outside.

Preferably, the lighting member is a light emitting diode, the aquarium further comprises an input unit for inputting the color of the light emitted from the light emitting diode, the light emitting diode sequentially directs the light of the color input through the input unit .

Preferably, the control method of the aquarium causes the light emitting diode to emit light of the color input through the input unit to gradually increase the brightness for a predetermined time, and then after maintaining the increased brightness for a predetermined time, the light emission Allow the brightness of the diode to gradually decrease.

In addition, the aquarium further includes a proximity sensor for detecting the presence or movement of a person within a predetermined distance, the control method of the aquarium when the presence or movement of a person within a predetermined distance is detected when the light emitting diode is turned off; It is preferable to light a light emitting diode.

Preferably, the control method of the aquarium so that the light emitting diode is turned off after a predetermined time when the brightness of the place where the aquarium is installed is less than a predetermined illuminance or more than a predetermined illuminance.

In addition, the control method of the aquarium measures the water temperature of the aquarium using a thermometer, and operates the heater member in accordance with the water temperature to maintain the water temperature within a predetermined range, if the water temperature is out of the predetermined range through the display unit It is preferable to display.

Preferably, the control method of the aquarium further comprises an opening and closing sensor for detecting the opening and closing of the lid member for opening and closing the feed inlet, if the lid member is opened and closed again within a predetermined time to display it through the display.

Preferably, the filtration unit includes a cartridge containing a nonwoven fabric and a cartridge containing an ion exchange resin, and a cartridge containing the nonwoven fabric and a cartridge containing an ion exchange resin are stacked and installed to control the aquarium. Can remove ammonia contained in water.

More preferably, the cartridge containing the ion exchange resin can selectively adjust the amount of water to be moved by the aperture member is installed in the moving tube in which the water of the intake aquarium is moved upward.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Prior to this, terms or words used in the specification and claims should not be construed as having a conventional or dictionary meaning, and the inventors should properly explain the concept of terms in order to best explain their own invention. Based on the principle that can be defined, it should be interpreted as meaning and concept corresponding to the technical idea of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments described in the specification and the drawings shown in the drawings are only the most preferred embodiment of the present invention and do not represent all of the technical idea of the present invention, various modifications that can be replaced at the time of the present application It should be understood that there may be equivalents and variations.

1 is a cross-sectional view showing an aquarium to which the control method of the aquarium according to the first embodiment of the present invention is applied, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a filtration unit used in the control method of the aquarium, and FIG. III-III 'cross-sectional view.

Referring to the drawings, the aquarium 100 includes a filtration unit 20 and an air pump 32 of the air supply unit 30.

The filtration unit 20 sucks the cartridge 21 containing the nonwoven fabric, the cartridge 22 containing the ion exchange resin, and the water of the aquarium 100 to pass through the cartridges 21 and 22. A circulation pump 28a is provided. That is, the water in the aquarium 100 is sucked into the cartridges 21 and 22 by the circulation pump 28a, and the water introduced into the cartridges 21 and 22 is discharged to the aquarium 100 after the contaminants are filtered out. do.

The cartridges 21 and 22 are sandwiched by being sandwiched with each other. That is, the upper ends of the cartridges 21 and 22 are inserted into the lower ends of the upper cartridges 21 and 22 to be connected. Preferably, the cartridge 21, 22 has a top projection (23a) formed on the upper outer surface, and a lower projection (23b) formed on the lower inner surface. When the upper ends of the cartridges 21 and 22 are fitted to the lower ends of the upper cartridges 21 and 22, the upper protrusions 23a are fixed by the lower protrusions 23b so that the cartridges 21 and 22 are connected to each other. As an alternative, it is also possible for the bottom of the upper cartridge to fit over the top of the cartridge. In addition to the method of using the upper protrusion 23a and the lower protrusion 23b, various methods of connecting the cartridges 21 and 22 to each other are possible.

2 and 3 illustrate the filtration unit 20 in which the cartridges 21 and 22 are stacked on each other, the filtration unit 20 may include only one cartridge. That is, the nonwoven member and the ion exchange resin may be housed in one cartridge.

As shown in FIG. 3, the cartridges 21 and 22 include a first inlet 24 formed on the outer circumferential surface, a moving tube 25 formed in the longitudinal direction of the cartridges 21 and 22 in the center, and a moving tube ( A second inlet 26 formed in 25).

The first inlet 24 is a hole through which water in the aquarium 100 flows into the cartridges 21 and 22 by the pumping force of the circulation pump 28a. The second inlet 26 is a hole through which water introduced through the first inlet 24 moves into the inside of the moving tube 25. The moving tube 25 is a passage through which the water introduced through the first and second inlets 24 and 26 is moved upward. The moving tube 25 is installed through the septum 27 inside the cartridge 21, 22.

When the upper end of the cartridges 21 and 22 is fitted to the lower end of the upper cartridges 21 and 22, the lower end of the moving tube 25 of the upper cartridges 21 and 22 is the moving tube of the cartridges 21 and 22. 25) is inserted into the upper end of the. That is, when the cartridges 21 and 22 are stacked, the moving tubes 25 are connected to each other. Therefore, when the pumping force by the circulation pump 28a acts, the water introduced through the first and second inlets 24 and 26 is moved upward through the moving tube 25. The water moved upward is discharged back to the aquarium 100 through the discharge pipe (28b). Alternatively, the upper end of the moving tube 25 of the cartridges 21 and 22 may be inserted into the lower end of the moving tube 25 of the upper cartridges 21 and 22.

Inside the cartridges 21 and 22, a nonwoven fabric member or an ion exchange resin is provided. That is, the water introduced through the first inlet 24 passes through the nonwoven member to filter the contaminants contained therein, and then flows into the second inlet 26. For this purpose, the nonwoven member is preferably installed to surround the moving tube 25. That is, the hollow portion into which the moving tube 25 can be inserted is formed in the center portion of the nonwoven fabric member along the longitudinal direction of the moving tube 25.

The nonwoven member may be inhabited with various microorganisms or bacteria that remove contaminants in the water. For example, the quality-nitro consumption eggplant and nitrite (NO ₂ -N) for converting an ammonia (NH ₃ -N) generated by the fish feces to nitrite (NO ₂ -N) nitrate nitrogen (NO ₃ -N Nitro vector, etc.). Thus, the nonwoven member can effectively purify the water in the aquarium 100 by these microorganisms or bacteria.

On the other hand, when the life of the nonwoven fabric member reaches the end, the cartridges 21 and 22 themselves may be replaced or only the nonwoven fabric member may be replaced. Since the filtration unit 20 has a structure in which the cartridges 21 and 22 are stacked, the cartridges 21 and 22 can be easily replaced.

The ion exchange resin is accommodated in a mesh member (not shown) that is matched with the shape of the cartridges 21 and 22 and then installed in the cartridge 22. A hollow portion into which the moving tube 25 can be inserted is formed at the center of the mesh member. The mesh member is made of a mesh sized so that the grains of the ion exchange resin will not escape. Water introduced through the first inlet 24 passes through the mesh member in which the ion exchange resin is accommodated, and contaminants contained therein are filtered out, and then the water is introduced into the second inlet 26. To this end, the mesh member is preferably installed to surround the moving tube (25).

The ion exchange resin not only maintains the environment suitable for the growth conditions of fish by removing nitrate nitrogen (NO ₃ -N), which is the final product of the nitrogen cycle, the water in the aquarium 100 becomes cloudy or contaminates water By eliminating the causative agent, the inconvenience of periodic change of water can be eliminated. In addition, the aquarium 100 to reduce the inconvenience of having to clean the wall and the interior decoration.

On the other hand, when there is a natural myelin sheath in the aquarium 100, nitrate nitrogen (NO ₃ -N) can be removed by the natural myelin. However, since there are many difficulties in growing natural plants in the aquarium 100, recently, artificial plants are mainly used. Artificial plants can not be removed by using the filtration unit 20 of the present invention because the nitric acid (NO ₃ -N) can not be removed.

When the ion exchange resin has reached the end of its life, the cartridges 21 and 22 themselves may be replaced or only the ion exchange resin may be replaced. Since the filtration unit 20 has a structure in which the cartridges 21 and 22 are stacked, the cartridges 21 and 22 can be easily replaced.

Preferably, the lower end of the lower cartridge 22 of the cartridge 21, 22 is provided with a sealing member 28 for sealing the lower end of the moving tube (25). The sealing member 28 seals the lower end of the moving tube 25 to prevent the water of the aquarium 100 from flowing into the moving tube 25 without passing through the nonwoven member or the ion exchange resin.

4 is a plan view illustrating a first aperture member installed in the cartridge of the filtration unit of FIG. 2, and FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating the first aperture member. The first aperture member 70a slides along the groove formed in the side surface of the moving tube 25a and selectively adjusts the size of the flow path of the moving tube 25a. The first aperture member 70a may be installed at an upper end or a lower end of the moving tube 25a.

FIG. 6 is a plan view illustrating a second diaphragm member installed in the cartridge of the filtration unit of FIG. 2, and FIG. 7 is a perspective view illustrating the second diaphragm member of FIG. 6. The second aperture member 70b includes a plurality of rotating flat plates 72b that rotate about the rotating shaft 71b. When the rotating plate 72b rotates about the rotating shaft 71b and unfolds, the flow path of the moving tube 25b becomes small, and when the rotating plate 72b rotates around the rotating shaft 71b and is folded, the moving tube ( The passage of 25b) becomes large. The second aperture member 70b may be installed at an upper end or a lower end of the moving tube 25b.

FIG. 8 is a plan view illustrating a third aperture member installed in the cartridge of the filtration unit of FIG. 2, and FIG. 9 is a perspective view illustrating the third aperture member of FIG. 8. The third aperture member 70c rotates the rotating plate 73c to selectively open the flow path of the moving tube 25c. That is, when the sealing plate 74c and the rotating plate 73c of the third aperture member 70c are rotated by rotating the rotating plate 73c, the flow path of the moving tube 25c is opened, and the opening of the third aperture member 70c is opened. When the part 75c and the rotating plate 73c overlap, the flow path of the moving tube 25c is sealed. The third aperture member 70c may be installed at an upper end or a lower end of the moving tube 25c.

The first, second and third aperture members 70a, 70b and 70c control the amount of water that is moved through the moving tubes 25a, 25b and 25c, that is, the filtration rate. Therefore, by using the first, second and third aperture members 70a, 70b and 70c, the service life of the ion exchange resin can be adjusted. Unexplained reference numerals 21a, 21b, 21c, 22a, 22b, and 22c denote cartridges, respectively.

The circulation pump 28a sucks water from the aquarium 100. The circulation pump 28a can be operated in various modes. The operation mode of the circulation pump 28a can be selected using a first mode selection switch (not shown) (S10 in FIG. 10).

If the mode selected by the first mode selection switch is the on mode S20, the circulation pump 28a is continuously operated (S22).

If the mode selected by the first mode selection switch is the auto mode (S30), the circulation pump 28a repeats the operation and stop at a predetermined cycle (S32). Auto mode is, for example, a mode in which the circulation pump 28a is repeatedly stopped for 30 minutes after being operated for 120 minutes or is stopped for 22 minutes after being operated for 90 minutes.

If the mode selected by the first mode selection switch is the off mode, the circulation pump 28a is stopped (S40). At this time, if the predetermined time (T ₁ ) or more (S50) after the operation is stopped, the circulation pump 28a starts its operation in the auto mode (S32). This is to prevent excessive accumulation of contaminants in water. In FIG. 10, t ₁ represents the time elapsed after the circulation pump 28a is stopped, and T ₁ represents a reference time at which the circulation pump 28a starts operation in the auto mode.

On the other hand, the circulation pump 28a also serves to prevent the fish in the fish from rushing to either side by discharging water to the aquarium.

The air supply unit 30 includes an air supply pipe 31 embedded in sand and an air pump 32 for supplying air to the air supply pipe 31.

The air pump 32 can be operated in various modes. The operation mode of the air pump 32 can be selected using a second mode selection switch (not shown) (S110 in FIG. 11).

If the mode selected by the second mode selection switch is the on mode S120, the air pump 32 is continuously operated (S122).

If the mode selected by the second mode selection switch is the auto mode (S130), the air pump 32 repeats the operation and stop at a predetermined cycle (S132). Auto mode, for example, repeats stopping for 60 to 30 minutes after the air pump 32 is operated for 120 to 60 minutes during the day and 60 to 30 minutes after being operated for 60 to 30 minutes at night. This mode repeats stopping.

If the mode selected by the second mode selection switch is the off mode, the air pump 32 is stopped (S140). At this time, after the operation is stopped, if the predetermined time (T ₂ ) or more (S150), the air pump 32 starts its operation in the auto mode (S132). This is to prevent the lack of oxygen in the water. In FIG. 11, t ₂ represents the time elapsed after the air pump 32 is stopped, and T ₂ represents a reference time at which the air pump 32 starts to operate in auto mode.

Preferably, the aquarium 100 includes an illuminance sensor (not shown) and an illumination member 10 that blinks according to the illuminance sensed by the illuminance sensor.

The illuminance sensor detects the brightness of the place where the aquarium 100 is installed and transmits the brightness to a controller (not shown). The controller blinks the lighting member 10 according to the illuminance sensed by the illuminance sensor. A light intensity sensor (CDS) may be used as the illuminance sensor.

As shown in FIG. 12, the lighting member 10 blinks according to the brightness of the place where the aquarium 100 is installed. As the lighting member 10, a light emitting diode (LED) may be used.

Preferably, the LED 10 is turned off when the brightness of lights is above the reference illuminance (L ₀₎ is less than the reference illuminance (L _0).

If as an alternative, the reference illuminance (L ₀₎ than when the light emitting diode 10 will light and the reference light intensity (L ₀₎ or more may be turned off so that the light emitting diode 10.

In addition, the light emitting diode 10 may be made to emit light only within a predetermined illuminance range. In other words, the light emitting diode 10 is turned off in dark places and too bright places to reduce energy waste.

Preferably, the aquarium 100 has an input unit (not shown) for inputting the color of the light emitted from the light emitting diode 10. Therefore, the aquarium 100 can produce a beautiful appearance by inputting a desired color through the input unit. Colors input through the input unit are sequentially produced by the light emitting diodes 10.

More preferably, as shown in FIG. 13, the light emitting diode 10 emits light of a color input through the input unit so that its brightness S gradually increases for a predetermined time t ₀ , and then emits light. The diode 10 maintains the increased brightness S for a predetermined time t ₀ , and then gradually decreases the brightness S over the predetermined time t ₀ .

The light emitting diode 10 sequentially produces a color input by a user, and the color changes in color through a gradual change in brightness S, as shown in FIG. 13. That is, after the user has maintained for the any of the multiple color input via an input unit of the color light is jidaga gradually opened, over a predetermined period of time (t ₀₎ the increase in brightness (S) a predetermined time (t ₀₎ gradually The brightness S decreases over a predetermined time t ₀ . When the brightness S of the color light is gradually decreased, the color of the next order is gradually brightened over a predetermined time t ₀ . At this time, the predetermined time t ₀ is preferably about 10 seconds.

Preferably, the control method records the time when the power supply is stopped and the time when the power is stopped when the power supply is stopped. To this end, the control unit includes a spare power supply and a timer. That is, the controller records the time, such as the year, month, date, etc. when the power supply is interrupted and the time during which the power supply is interrupted by using the reserve power supply when the power failure or the power cord is unintentionally pulled by the user.

In addition, if the interruption of the power supply continues for a predetermined time or more, the controller displays it through a display unit such as a buzzer or an alarm lamp. The display through the display section continues until power is supplied and stops when power is supplied.

In addition, the control method may output a record such as time and time when the power supply is interrupted through the display unit or a separate external output device.

Preferably, the aquarium 100 is provided with a water level sensor 40 for detecting the water level. The water level sensor 40 transmits a signal to the control unit when the water level of the aquarium 100 is less than or equal to a predetermined height, and the control unit causes the display unit (not shown) to display a water replenishment signal.

In addition, the aquarium 100 may include a thermometer 51 for measuring the water temperature, a heater member 52 operated according to the water temperature, and a display unit for displaying this when the water temperature is out of a predetermined range. The thermometer 51 measures the water temperature and transmits the signal to the controller, and the heater member 52 heats the water in the aquarium under the control of the controller. That is, the heater member 52 keeps the water temperature in a predetermined range. At this time, if the water temperature is out of a predetermined range, the display unit displays it. Therefore, the water temperature of the aquarium can be easily grasped | ascertained from the outside.

Preferably, the aquarium 100 has a cover member 60 for opening and closing the feed inlet 61, and the opening and closing sensor (not shown) for detecting the opening and closing of the cover member 60.

The cover member 60 is a conventional member for opening and closing the feed inlet 61. 1 illustrates a lid member 60 that selectively opens and closes the feed inlet 61 by rotation, but the cover member is slid and may open and close the feed inlet 61.

The opening and closing sensor detects the opening and closing of the cover member 60 and transmits the signal to the controller. The control unit displays the display so that the user can know through the display unit when the opening / closing sensor is opened and closed again within a predetermined time. That is, when the lid member 60 is opened to feed the feed again within a predetermined time after feeding the feed, an alarm buzzer (not shown) or an alarm lamp (not shown) of the display unit operates to notify the user. Therefore, water pollution and waste of feed due to excessive feed can be prevented.

14 is a flow chart illustrating that a proximity sensor is operated in accordance with a second preferred embodiment of the present invention. The aquarium 100 using the control method includes a proximity sensor (not shown). As the proximity sensor, a PIR sensor or the like may be used.

The proximity sensor detects the presence or movement of a person within a predetermined distance and transmits the signal to the controller (not shown). The controller blinks the light emitting diode 10 in response to a signal from the proximity sensor. That is, the light emitting diode 10 is turned on only when there is human presence or movement within a predetermined distance.

Preferably, the control method turns on the light emitting diode 10 only for a predetermined time after the presence or movement of a person is detected.

The circulation pump 28a and the air pump 32 of the aquarium 100 may be operated in various modes, as in the first embodiment described above. That is, the circulating pump 28a and the air pump 32 are operated automatically when they are continuously operated, repeat their operation and stop at a predetermined period, or when the stop state lasts for a predetermined time.

The light emitting diode 10 sequentially produces colors input through an input unit (not shown). In addition, the light emitting diode 10 emits light of the color input through the input unit so that its brightness (S in FIG. 13) is gradually increased for a predetermined time (t _{0 in} FIG. 13), and then the light emitting diode 10 is After maintaining the increased brightness S for a predetermined time t ₀ , the brightness S gradually decreases over a predetermined time t ₀ . Since this point has been described above, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

15 is a flow chart showing that the illuminance sensor and the proximity sensor operate according to the third preferred embodiment of the present invention. The control method considers both the brightness and the presence or movement of a person where the aquarium 100 is installed.

If the control method is such that only the light emitting diode 10 is not less than the reference illumination intensity (L _0), the illuminance is less than the reference illuminance (L ₀₎ has to be turned off.

Preferably, the light emitting diode 10 is turned off after a predetermined time has elapsed when the brightness of the place where the aquarium 100 is installed is less than the standard illuminance L ₀ . When the indoor lighting is turned off, the light emitting diode 10 is turned off immediately after a predetermined time has elapsed, so that the indoor worker can safely go out after the lighting is turned off. Alternatively, when the brightness of the place where the aquarium 100 is installed becomes _equal to or greater than the standard illuminance L ₀ , the light emitting diode 10 may be turned off after a predetermined time has elapsed.

Meanwhile, when the illuminance is less than the reference illuminance L ₀ , the light emitting diode 10 is turned on when the presence or movement of a person is detected by the proximity sensor. At this time, it is preferable that the light emitting diode 10 is turned on only for a predetermined time after the presence or movement of a person is detected.

The circulation pump 28a and the air pump 32 of the aquarium 100 may be operated in various modes, as in the first embodiment described above. That is, the circulating pump 28a and the air pump 32 are operated automatically when they are continuously operated, repeat their operation and stop at a predetermined period, or when the stop state lasts for a predetermined time.

The light emitting diode 10 sequentially produces colors input through an input unit (not shown). In addition, the light emitting diode 10 emits light of the color input through the input unit so that its brightness (S in FIG. 13) is gradually increased for a predetermined time (t _{0 in} FIG. 13), and then the light emitting diode 10 is After maintaining the increased brightness S for a predetermined time t ₀ , the brightness gradually decreases over a predetermined time t ₀ . Since this point has been described above, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

On the other hand, as an alternative, there may be such that light-off when the illuminance is less than the reference illuminance (L _0), only the light emitting diode 10 is lit, and that, based on the illumination light intensity (L ₀₎ is less than. In this case, when the illuminance is greater than or equal to the reference illuminance L ₀ , the light emitting diode 10 is turned on when the presence or movement of a person is detected by the proximity sensor.

Next, a control method of the aquarium according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described. Since the control method of the first and second embodiments can be easily understood from the control method of the third embodiment, a description thereof will be omitted here.

First, an operation mode of the circulation pump 28a and the air pump 32 is selected by using the first and second mode selection switches (not shown), and color light to be produced using the light emitting diode 10 is input. Enter it through.

The circulation pump 28a and the air pump 32 operate according to the selected mode and remove contaminants in the water or supply oxygen to the water. That is, the circulation pump 28a and the air pump 32 are continuously operated (on mode), or the operation and stop are repeated (auto mode) at predetermined intervals, or the stopped state is for a predetermined time T ₁ (T ₂ ). Automatically start operation if continued (off mode).

On the other hand, the illumination sensor detects the brightness of the place where the aquarium 100 is installed. If the brightness is greater than or equal to the standard illuminance L ₀ , the light emitting diode 10 is turned on. If the brightness falls below the standard illuminance L ₀ , the light emitting diode 10 is turned off after a predetermined time.

In addition, when the brightness is less than the reference illuminance (L ₀ ), when the proximity sensor detects the presence or movement of a person, the light emitting diode 10 is turned on. At this time, it is preferable that the light emitting diode 10 is turned on only for a predetermined time, for example, for 10 minutes.

The light emitting diode 10 sequentially produces color light input through the input unit. At this time, the light emitting diode 10 emits light of the color input through the input unit so that its brightness S gradually increases for a predetermined time t ₀ , and then the light emitting diode 10 increases the increased brightness S ) were maintained for a predetermined time (t _0), is gradually decreased its brightness (S) for a predetermined time (t _0).

After the brightness S of the color light is gradually decreased, the brightness S of the next order is gradually increased over a predetermined time t ₀ .

In addition, the control method records the time at which the power supply is stopped and the time during which the power is stopped by using the reserve power when the power failure or the power cord is unplugged by the user. Furthermore, if the interruption of the power supply continues for a predetermined time or more, the control method displays it through a display unit such as a buzzer or an alarm lamp. The display through the display section continues until power is supplied and stops when power is supplied. The time and time at which the power supply is stopped may be output through the display unit or a separate external output device.

The control method of the aquarium according to the present invention has the following effects.

First, the circulation pump of the filtration unit for purifying water in the aquarium and the air pump for supplying oxygen can be operated in various modes.

Second, the waste of energy can be reduced.

Third, the light emitting diode may blink according to the brightness of the place where the aquarium is installed and the presence or movement of a person.

Fourth, various color lights can be produced.

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delete delete The operating mode of the circulation pump of the filtration unit for purifying the water in the aquarium and the air pump for supplying oxygen to the aquarium water can be selected. The operation mode of the circulation pump, To allow the circulation pump to run continuously, to repeat the operation and stop, or to operate the circulation pump automatically if the stop state persists, Control method of the aquarium, characterized in that for blinking the lighting member of the aquarium in accordance with the brightness of the place where the aquarium is installed. The method of claim 3, When the power supply to the aquarium is stopped, the time and time when the power supply is stopped, the control method of the aquarium, characterized in that to display the time and time when the power supply is stopped. The method of claim 3, The lighting member is a light emitting diode, The aquarium further includes an input unit for inputting the color of the light emitted from the light emitting diode, The control method of the aquarium, characterized in that the light emitting diode sequentially directs the light of the color input through the input unit. The method of claim 5, An aquarium, characterized in that the light emitting diode emits light of the color input through the input unit so that its brightness is gradually increased, and then maintains the increased brightness, the brightness of the light emitting diode is gradually reduced Control method. The method of claim 5, The aquarium further comprises a proximity sensor for detecting the presence or movement of a person, when the light-emitting diode is turned off when the presence or movement of a person is detected, the control method of the aquarium, characterized in that. The method of claim 5, And the light emitting diode is turned off after a predetermined time has elapsed when the brightness of the place where the aquarium is installed is less than a predetermined illuminance or more than a predetermined illuminance. delete The operating mode of the circulation pump of the filtration unit for purifying the water in the aquarium and the air pump for supplying oxygen to the aquarium water can be selected. The operation mode of the circulation pump is To allow the circulation pump to run continuously, to repeat the operation and stop, or to operate the circulation pump automatically if the stop state persists, And an opening / closing sensor for detecting opening and closing of the lid member for opening and closing the feed inlet, and if the lid member is opened and closed again within a predetermined time period, displaying the same through a display unit. delete The operating mode of the circulation pump of the filtration unit for purifying the water in the aquarium and the air pump for supplying oxygen to the aquarium water can be selected. The operation mode of the circulation pump, To allow the circulation pump to run continuously, to repeat the operation and stop, or to operate the circulation pump automatically if the stop state persists, The filtration unit includes a cartridge containing a nonwoven fabric and a cartridge containing an ion exchange resin, The cartridge containing the nonwoven fabric and the cartridge containing the ion exchange resin are stacked and installed to remove ammonia contained in water. The control method of the aquarium, characterized in that the cartridge containing the ion exchange resin can be selectively adjusted to the amount of water to be moved by the aperture member is installed in the moving tube is moved upward of the water in the aquarium.

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