KR101076766B1 - Sea water sterilizing apparatus and aquarium having the same - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed is a space-saving seawater sterilizer and a seawater aquarium having the same, which are excellent in preventing seawater sterilization and virus infection by applying a photocatalytic reaction, and are easy to install in a narrow space regardless of a place of a previously installed seawater aquarium. In the space-saving seawater sterilizer, a second sterilization unit is disposed in parallel with the first sterilization unit, and a first block is coupled to one end of the first and second sterilization units, and a second block is coupled to the other ends of the first and second sterilization units. It has a U-shaped circulation structure. In the first block, an inlet through which seawater flows into the first sterilization unit and an outlet through which seawater is discharged from the second sterilization unit are formed as independent paths, and a second seawater connection passage is formed between the first sterilization unit and the second sterilization unit. .

Seawater, Aquarium, Photocatalyst, Ultraviolet Light, Sterilization

Description

Seawater sterilizer and seawater aquarium having same {SEA WATER STERILIZING APPARATUS AND AQUARIUM HAVING THE SAME}

The present invention relates to a seawater sterilization apparatus, and more particularly, to a seawater sterilization apparatus for sterilizing various harmful bacteria in a live fish aquarium, and a seawater aquarium having the same.

In general, if the live fish is kept in the aquarium for a long time, the amount of dissolved oxygen rapidly decreases due to the breathing of the live fish, and the excreta pollutes the sea water, which increases the turbidity of the sea water, thereby promoting the reproduction of various harmful bacteria such as Salmonella bacteria. Simultaneous infection with bacteria causes various infectious diseases such as food poisoning and pulmonary disease.

In order to prevent this, a method of administering special fungicides as a means of ensuring the activity of live fish in the seawater, suppressing bacterial infection and giving a bactericidal effect may be devised. not.

Recently, in order to secure the safety of edible fish sashimi, an ultraviolet sterilizer for applying sterilization treatment to seawater in an aquarium has been developed.

However, since the conventional seawater sterilizer is capable of only seawater sterilization, it was not possible to solve the problem of blocking virus infection by various bacteria including Salmonella, Vibrio, etc. other than sterilization.

In addition, the conventional seawater sterilizer is formed of a straight structure has a long length of the device. For this reason, since it is subject to the place of the pre-installed seawater aquarium, there was a problem that it is not easy to install in a narrow space.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above problems, it is an object of the present invention to provide a seawater sterilization device excellent in seawater sterilization and virus infection blocking effect by applying a photocatalytic reaction.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a seawater sterilization apparatus that can be easily installed in a narrow space irrespective of the place of the pre-installed seawater aquarium.

Another object of the present invention to provide a seawater aquarium having a seawater sterilization device as described above.

The objects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned objects, and other objects not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

Seawater sterilization apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above object is coupled to the first sterilization unit, the second sterilization unit disposed in parallel with the first sterilization unit, one end of the first and second sterilization unit And a first block having an inlet for introducing seawater into the first sterilization unit and an outlet for discharging the seawater of the second sterilization unit, and the other end of the first and second sterilization units, It may be configured to include a second block is formed between the seawater connection passage between the second sterilization unit.

The first sterilization unit may include a first reaction chamber having both ends open to the water inlet and the seawater connection passage, a first tube tube provided inside the first reaction chamber, and the first tube tube. It may include a first ultraviolet lamp provided therein.

The second sterilization unit may be disposed in parallel with the first reaction chamber, and may include a second reaction chamber having both ends open to the outlet and the seawater connection passage, respectively, the second reaction chamber being provided inside the second reaction chamber. It may include a tube tube, and a second ultraviolet lamp provided in the second tube tube.

In addition, the first and the second reaction chamber is preferably both ends are formed in a cylindrical shape.

In addition, it is preferable that the first and second tube tubes have one end facing the first convex, the other end facing the second block open, and have a cylindrical shape.

In addition, it is preferable that the other end of the first tube tube and the second tube tube is inserted into and fixed to the second block.

In addition, the first and second tube tube is preferably made of a quartz material.

The photocatalyst may be filled in the space between the first reaction chamber and the first tube tube, and the photocatalyst may be filled in the space between the second reaction chamber and the second tube tube.

In addition, it is preferable that the first block has a pair of first seating grooves formed with one end of each of the first reaction chamber and the second reaction chamber inserted therein.

In addition, any one of the first seating grooves in which the first reaction chamber is seated is connected to the inlet and a plurality of holes, and the other seating hole in which the second reaction chamber is seated is in the plurality of outlets and the outlet. It is preferable to connect alone.

In addition, it is preferable that the second block has a pair of second seating grooves formed at one side thereof with the other ends of the first reaction chamber and the second reaction chamber inserted thereinto, respectively.

In addition, the second seating grooves are preferably connected to each other by the seawater connection passage.

In addition, it is preferable that a pair of fixing holes are formed in the second block, wherein the other ends of the first tube tube and the second tube tube are respectively fixed through the second seating grooves.

In addition, it is preferable that a sealing member is provided between the inner circumferential surfaces of the fixing holes and the other ends of the first and second tube tubes.

In addition, the cover member for sealing the fixing holes in the other side of the second block is preferably provided.

In addition, the seawater sterilization apparatus of the present invention may further include at least one support member for connecting and supporting between the first block and the second block.

Seawater aquarium according to an embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above object, the aquarium vessel, the above-described seawater sterilization device for sterilizing the seawater of the aquarium vessel, connecting the inlet of the bottom surface of the aquarium vessel and the seawater sterilization apparatus It may be configured to include an inlet pipe, an outlet pipe connected to the outlet of the seawater sterilization device, and a circulation pump installed on the inlet pipe.

Specific details of other embodiments are included in the detailed description and the drawings.

According to the seawater sterilization apparatus of the present invention and the seawater aquarium having the same as described above has one or more of the following effects.

First, by applying ultraviolet and photocatalytic reactions, the seawater disinfection effect is excellent for various bacteria, including Salmonella, Vibrio bacteria, etc., and excellent virus infection blocking effect can effectively improve the water quality of the seawater aquarium.

Second, since the length of the device can be reduced by using the U-shaped circulation structure compared to the conventional seawater sterilization device, it is easy to install in a narrow space irrespective of the place of the existing seawater aquarium.

The effects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description of the claims.

Advantages and features of the present invention and methods for achieving them will be apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in detail with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but can be implemented in various different forms, only the embodiments are to make the disclosure of the present invention complete, the general knowledge in the art to which the present invention belongs It is provided to fully inform the person having the scope of the invention, which is defined only by the scope of the claims. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail a seawater sterilization apparatus and a seawater aquarium having the same according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. In the following description, well-known functions or constructions are not described in detail to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the subject matter of the present invention.

1 and 2 is a combined perspective view and an exploded perspective view of the seawater sterilization apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 is a plan view of Figure 1, Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of Figure 3, Figure 5 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG. 4, FIG. 6 is a left side view of the first block shown in FIG. 4, FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC of FIG. 6, and FIG. 8 is a left side view of the second block shown in FIG. 4. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line DD of FIG. 8.

1 to 9, the seawater sterilization apparatus 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention is the first sterilization unit 100, the second sterilization unit 200, the first block 300, the second Block 400 and the support member 500 may be configured to include.

The first sterilization unit 100 is a place for firstly sterilizing the seawater introduced through the inlet () of the first block 300, which will be described later. The first reaction chamber 110, the first tube tube 120, and It may include a first ultraviolet lamp 130 and the like.

The first reaction chamber 110 may provide a space for firstly sterilizing the incoming seawater and may be open at both ends and have a cylindrical shape. Both ends of the first reaction chamber 110 are connected to the water inlet 301 of the first block 300 and the seawater connecting passage 430 of the second block 400, respectively.

The first tube tube 120 provides an independent space for installing the first ultraviolet lamp 130 to be described later in the first reaction chamber 110. The first tube tube 120 may be made of various materials, preferably made of quartz. The first tube tube 120 may be formed as a cylindrical tube having a diameter much smaller than the inner diameter of the first reaction chamber 110. One end of the first tube tube 120 opposite to the first block 300 is sealed, the other end of the first tube tube 120 opposite to the second block 400 is opened, and the other end of the first tube tube 120 is the second block ( It is preferable to be inserted and fixed in the fixing hole 411 of the 400.

The first ultraviolet lamp 130 is formed in the shape of a circular rod and is provided inside the first tube tube 120. The first ultraviolet lamp 130 is connected to a current supply line (not shown) introduced through the hole 401a of the first cover member 401 to be described later, to sterilize seawater flowing into the first reaction chamber 110. To emit ultraviolet light.

In addition, the photocatalyst may be filled in the space between the first reaction chamber 110 and the first tube tube 120 or may be left in an empty space in order to perform photocatalyst sterilization of seawater flowing into the first reaction chamber 110. . Here, the material used as the photocatalyst may be titanium oxide (TiO 2), zinc oxide (ZnO), tin oxide (SnO 2), or the like.

The second sterilization unit 200 is a second sterilization treatment of the firstly sterilized seawater in the first sterilization unit 100, and the second reaction chamber 210, the second tube tube 220, and the second ultraviolet ray. The chamfer 230 may be included.

The second reaction chamber 210 is disposed in parallel with the first reaction chamber 110 to provide a space for secondary sterilization of seawater flowing from the first reaction chamber 110. The second reaction chamber 210 is open at both ends and is formed in a cylindrical shape, and both ends thereof are connected to the outlet port 302 and the seawater connecting passage 430, respectively.

The second tube tube 220 provides an independent space for installing the second ultraviolet lamp 230 to be described later in the second reaction chamber 210. The second tube tube 220 may be made of various materials, preferably made of quartz material in the same manner as the first tube tube 120. The second tube tube 220 may be formed as a cylindrical tube having a diameter much smaller than the inner diameter of the second reaction chamber 210. One end of the second tube tube 220 opposite to the first block 300 is sealed, the other end of the second tube tube 220 opposite to the second block 400 is opened, and the other end of the second tube tube 220 is the second block ( It is preferable to be inserted into and fixed to the fixing hole 421 of the 400.

The second ultraviolet lamp 230 is formed in a circular rod shape and is provided inside the second tube tube 220. The second ultraviolet lamp 230 is connected to a current supply line (not shown) introduced through the hole 402a of the second cover member 402, which will be described later, to sterilize seawater flowing into the second reaction chamber 210. To emit ultraviolet light.

In addition, the photocatalyst may be filled in the space between the second reaction chamber 210 and the second tube tube 220 to leave the photocatalyst sterilization of seawater flowing into the second reaction chamber 210, or may be left as an empty space. .

The first block 300 is formed of a rectangular block body and is coupled to one end of the first and second reaction chambers 110 and 210. The first block 300 has an inlet 301 in which seawater flows into the first reaction chamber 110 and an outlet 302 in which seawater from the second reaction chamber 210 is discharged. For example, an inlet 301 may be formed at an upper portion of the first block 300, an outlet 302 may be formed at a lower portion thereof, and the inlet 301 and the outlet 302 may not be connected to each other.

The first block 300 has a pair of first seating grooves 310 and 320 in which one end of each of the first reaction chamber 110 and the second reaction chamber 210 is inserted and seated on one side thereof to have a circular shape. Can be. One of the first seating grooves 310 into which one end of the first reaction chamber 110 is inserted and seated is connected to the inlet 301 and a plurality of holes 311, and one end of the second reaction chamber 210 is connected. Another first seating groove 320 inserted and seated is connected to the outlet 302 and the plurality of holes 321.

The second block 400 is formed of a rectangular block body and is coupled to the other ends of the first and second reaction chambers 110 and 210. In the second block 400, a seawater connection passage 430 is formed between the first reaction chamber 110 and the second reaction chamber 210.

The second block 400 has a pair of second seating grooves 410 and 420 formed in a circular shape in which the other ends of the first reaction chamber 110 and the second reaction chamber 210 are respectively inserted into one side thereof. Can be. The pair of second seating grooves 410 and 420 are connected to each other by the seawater connecting passage 430.

The second block 400 has a pair of fixing holes 411 in which the other ends of the first tube tube 120 and the second tube tube 220 are fixed through the centers of the second seating grooves 410 and 420, respectively. , 421 may be formed. At least one sealing member 411a, 421a, for example, a rubber ring may be provided between the inner circumferential surface of the fixing holes 411 and 421 and the other ends of the first and second tube tubes 120 and 220.

A cover member for sealing the fixing holes 411 and 421, respectively, may be fastened to the other side of the second block 400 by a screw or the like. For example, the first cover member 401 inserted into the first cover insertion hole 412 formed on the other side of the cover member second block 400 to seal the first fixing hole 411, and the second cover member 401. It may include a second cover member 402 inserted into the second cover insertion hole 422 formed under the other side of the block 400 to seal the second fixing hole 421. A hole (not shown) is inserted into the first cover member 401 and the second cover member 402 to insert a current supply line (not shown) connected to apply a current to the first ultraviolet lamp 130 and the second ultraviolet lamp 230. 401a and 402a are formed, respectively.

The support member 500 includes the first block 300 and the second block 400 in a state in which the first and second sterilization parts 100 and 200 are coupled between the first block 300 and the second block 400. At least one may be provided to support the connection between the two. For example, the support member 500 may be formed in a pipe shape having a small diameter and a long length, and four support members 500 may be provided to connect and support four groups of edges of the first block 300 and the second block 400. have. Each support member may be fastened by being fastened with screws (not shown) with the first and second blocks 300 and 400.

10 and 11, the sterilization process of the seawater aquarium equipped with the seawater sterilization apparatus of the present invention will be described in detail.

10 is a schematic diagram of a seawater aquarium equipped with a seawater sterilization apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 10, the seawater aquarium 20 of the present invention includes a seawater sterilization apparatus 10, an aquarium vessel 21, an inlet pipe 22, an outlet pipe 23, a circulation pump 24, and the like. Can be configured.

The seawater sterilization apparatus 10 described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 9 is fastened and fastened by a fastening means, for example, a bolt (not shown), to an upper side of the aquarium container 21.

The inlet pipe 22 is installed to connect the bottom surface of the aquarium vessel 21 and the inlet 301 of the seawater sterilization apparatus 10, and the circulation pump 24 on the inlet pipe 22 to circulate the seawater along the pipe. ) Is installed.

The water discharge pipe 23 is connected to the water outlet 302 of the seawater sterilizer 10 so as to face the inside of the aquarium vessel 21.

Seawater sterilization apparatus 10 applied to the seawater aquarium 20 of the present invention by placing the first sterilization unit 100 and the second sterilization unit 200 side by side and by applying a U-shaped circulation structure, the conventional linear structure The length of the device can be reduced by 50 ~ 60% compared to the seawater sterilizer. Therefore, the installation is easy even in a narrow space regardless of the place of the pre-installed seawater aquarium 20.

11 is a cross-sectional view for explaining the sterilization process of the seawater aquarium equipped with a seawater sterilization apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 11, seawater is introduced into the inlet 301 of the first block 300 through the inlet pipe 22 by the action of the circulation pump 24, and the first seat of the inlet 301 is first seated. Seawater is introduced into the first reaction chamber 110 through the plurality of holes 311 formed in the groove 310 to move toward the second block 400. At this time, ultraviolet rays are generated from the first ultraviolet lamp 130 to ultraviolet sterilize the seawater of the first reaction chamber 110. In addition, when the photocatalyst is filled in the first reaction chamber 110, seawater sterilization is performed by the photocatalytic reaction. Here, in the seawater sterilization treatment by the photocatalytic reaction, when ultraviolet rays (UV) having a certain level or more of energy are irradiated on the surface of the photocatalytic material such as titanium oxide, zinc oxide, tin oxide, electron transfer occurs on the surface of the particles of the photocatalytic material. Holes are created. The holes thus formed react with oxygen or water (sea water) in the air to form compounds of strong oxidizing power (OH radicals) to sterilize bacteria on the surface of the photocatalytic material to remove various harmful substances.

Firstly, the ultraviolet water and the photocatalyst sterilized seawater in the first reaction chamber 110 flows into the second reaction chamber 210 through the seawater connection passage 430 of the second block 400 and the first block 300. Will move to). At this time, ultraviolet rays are generated from the second ultraviolet lamp 230 to ultraviolet sterilize the seawater of the second reaction chamber 210. In addition, when the photocatalyst is filled in the second reaction chamber 210, seawater sterilization is performed by the photocatalytic reaction. The second sterilized sea water in the second reaction chamber 210 is discharged into the aquarium vessel 21 through the water discharge pipe 23 connected to the water outlet 302 of the first block 300.

That is, the present invention is U-shaped to perform the first seawater sterilization treatment by ultraviolet light and photocatalyst in the first reaction chamber 110, the second seawater sterilization treatment by ultraviolet light and photocatalyst in the second reaction chamber 210 It consists of a cyclic photocatalyst and an ultraviolet sterilization process. Therefore, the seawater sterilization and virus infection blocking effect is superior to the conventional straight sterilization treatment can effectively improve the water quality of the seawater aquarium.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may implement the present invention in other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features thereof. I can understand that. It is therefore to be understood that the above-described embodiments are illustrative in all aspects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the following claims rather than the above description, and all changes or modifications derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalents should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention. do.

1 is a combined perspective view of a seawater sterilization apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the seawater sterilization apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a plan view of FIG. 1.

4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A of FIG.

5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B of FIG. 4.

6 is a left side view of the first block illustrated in FIG. 4.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line C-C of FIG. 6.

FIG. 8 is a left side view of the second block shown in FIG. 4.

9 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line D-D of FIG. 8.

10 is a schematic diagram of a seawater aquarium equipped with a seawater sterilization apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

11 is a cross-sectional view for explaining the sterilization process of the seawater aquarium equipped with a seawater sterilization apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

<Description of Symbols for Main Parts of Drawings>

10: seawater sterilizer 20: seawater aquarium

21: aquarium vessel 22: water supply piping

23: water discharge pipe 24: circulation pump

100: first sterilization unit 110: first reaction chamber

120: first tube tube 130: first ultraviolet lamp

200: second sterilization unit 210: second reaction chamber

220: second tube tube 230: second ultraviolet lamp

300: first block 400: second block

401: first cover member 402: second cover member

500: support member

Claims (18)

A first sterilization unit; A second sterilization unit disposed in parallel with the first sterilization unit; A first block coupled to one end of the first and second sterilization units and having an inlet through which seawater flows into the first sterilization unit and an outlet through which seawater from the second sterilization unit is discharged; And A second block coupled to the other ends of the first and second sterilization units, wherein a seawater connection passage is formed between the first sterilization unit and the second sterilization unit; The first sterilization unit, A first reaction chamber having both ends open to the inlet and the seawater connection passage, respectively; A first tube tube provided inside the first reaction chamber; And A first ultraviolet lamp provided in the first tube tube; The second sterilization unit, A second reaction chamber disposed in parallel with the first reaction chamber and having both ends connected to the outlet and the seawater connection passage respectively; A second tube tube provided inside the second reaction chamber; And A second ultraviolet lamp provided in the second tube tube; The first block has a pair of first seating grooves formed with one end of each of the first reaction chamber and the second reaction chamber being inserted into one side thereof, and the one of the first reaction chamber being seated thereon. The first seating groove is connected to the inlet and the plurality of holes, and the other one of the first seating groove in which the second reaction chamber is seated is characterized in that the seawater sterilization device is connected to the plurality of holes. delete delete delete delete delete delete The method of claim 1, Seawater sterilization apparatus characterized in that the photocatalyst is filled in the space between the first reaction chamber and the first tube tube, and between the second reaction chamber and the second tube tube. delete delete delete A first sterilization unit; A second sterilization unit disposed in parallel with the first sterilization unit; A first block coupled to one end of the first and second sterilization units and having an inlet through which seawater flows into the first sterilization unit and an outlet through which seawater from the second sterilization unit is discharged; And A second block coupled to the other ends of the first and second sterilization units, wherein a seawater connection passage is formed between the first sterilization unit and the second sterilization unit; The first sterilization unit, A first reaction chamber having both ends open to the inlet and the seawater connection passage, respectively; A first tube tube provided inside the first reaction chamber; And A first ultraviolet lamp provided in the first tube tube; The second sterilization unit, A second reaction chamber disposed in parallel with the first reaction chamber and having both ends connected to the outlet and the seawater connection passage respectively; A second tube tube provided inside the second reaction chamber; And A second ultraviolet lamp provided in the second tube tube; The second block has a pair of second seating grooves formed at one side thereof with the other end of the first reaction chamber and the second reaction chamber being inserted therein, and the second seating grooves are formed by the seawater connection passage. Seawater sterilizer characterized in that connected to each other. delete 13. The method of claim 12, The second block is provided with a pair of fixing holes in which the other ends of the first tube tube and the second tube tube are respectively fixed through the second seating grooves, and inner circumferential surfaces of the fixing holes and the first and first Seawater sterilization apparatus characterized in that at least one sealing member is provided between the other end of the two tube. delete The method of claim 14, Seawater sterilization apparatus, characterized in that the cover member for sealing the fixing holes on the other side of the second block, respectively. delete Aquarium containers; Claim 1, 8, 12, 14 and 16 of any one of the seawater sterilization apparatus for sterilizing the seawater of the aquarium vessel; An inlet pipe connecting a bottom surface of the aquarium container to an inlet port of the seawater sterilizer; A water discharge pipe connected to the water outlet of the seawater sterilizer; And Seawater aquarium comprising a circulation pump installed on the water supply pipe.

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