KR102517772B1 - Apparatus for plant-cultivated fish tank - Google Patents

Abstract

It relates to a fish tank device capable of growing plants. A fish tank device according to an embodiment of the present invention for solving the technical problem is a water tank including a drainage part at a lower portion, a stand coupled to the water tank to support the water tank, and detachable from an upper surface of the stand, A filter for filtering the water of the water tank discharged through the unit and a pump for sending the water filtered by the filter back to the water tank, wherein the stand includes a switch for controlling the operation of the pump, and the switch comprises the The pump may be operated by detecting that the water tank is connected to the stand, and the operation of the pump may be stopped by detecting that the water tank is separated from the stand.

Description

Fish tank device capable of cultivating plants {APPARATUS FOR PLANT-CULTIVATED FISH TANK}

It relates to a fish tank device capable of growing plants. More specifically, it relates to a fish tank device capable of growing plants, in which a filter is located outside the tank to increase convenience of use.

In a conventional fish tank apparatus, a filter is installed inside the fish tank and a separate oxygen supplier is installed outside the fish tank to filter water in the fish tank.

Such a conventional fish tank apparatus has a problem in that the inside of the fish tank must be completely emptied when the filter is installed and cleaned by installing the filter inside the fish tank. There is a problem in that the filter installed inside the fish tank makes it difficult for the user to manage the fish tank device.

In addition, the conventional fish tank apparatus has a problem in that, since an oxygen supplier is separately installed outside the fish tank, additional costs are consumed when replacing the fish tank, and it is difficult for a user to manage the fish tank apparatus.

In addition, the conventional fish tank apparatus has a problem in that an air hose protruding from the outside of the fish tank is required to connect a filter installed inside the fish tank and an oxygen supplier installed outside the fish tank. Such an air hose makes it difficult for a user to manage the fish tank device and impairs aesthetics in indoor gardening.

Japanese Patent Registration No. 3209992

A technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a device in which a filter is located outside a water tank to provide convenience in managing a fish tank device for a user.

Another technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a device that allows water in a water tank to automatically flow into a filter located outside the water tank without a separate power source.

Another technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a device for stopping the operation of a pump for pumping filtered water into a water tank when the water tank is separated from a filter located outside the water tank.

Another technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a device for filtering water in a water tank and mixing with oxygen to filter water without a separate oxygen supplier.

Another technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a device that filters water inside a water tank without a separate hose protruding from the outside of the fish tank device, provides user convenience in management, and provides a sense of aesthetics in gardening. .

Another technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a device for supplying sufficient moisture to a holder for plant cultivation capable of growing plants.

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

A fish tank device according to an embodiment of the present invention for solving the technical problem is a water tank including a drainage part at a lower portion, a stand coupled to the water tank to support the water tank, and detachable from an upper surface of the stand, A filter for filtering the water of the water tank discharged through the unit and a pump for sending the water filtered by the filter back to the water tank, wherein the stand includes a switch for controlling the operation of the pump, and the switch includes the The pump may be operated by detecting that the water tank is connected to the stand, and the operation of the pump may be stopped by detecting that the water tank is separated from the stand.

In one embodiment, the switch is formed of a magnet and a sensor to operate the pump when the magnetic force of the magnet is detected by the sensor above a reference value, and to stop the operation of the pump when the magnetic force is detected below the reference value. .

In one embodiment, an inclined channel for guiding a flow of water may be formed on an upper surface of the stand so that the water discharged through the drainage unit flows into the filter by gravity.

In one embodiment, a holder for plant cultivation coupled to the water tank may be further included. Here, one or more holes through which moisture flows from the water tank may be formed in the holder for plant cultivation.

In one embodiment, the pump may include a first pump for pumping the filtered water into the water tank and a second pump for pumping the filtered water to the holder for plant cultivation.

In one embodiment, a venturi tube through which outside air is introduced and mixed with water passing through the filter and then discharged to the pump may be further included. Here, it may further include an air hose for guiding the outside air to the Venturi tube and a backflow preventer installed at a middle or one end of the air hose to prevent the water passing through the filter from flowing back to the outside through the air hose. can

In one embodiment, the drain part includes a spring member inserted along the length direction, and when the spring member is pressed by a protruding bar protruding from the upper surface of the stand as the water tank is mounted on the stand, the drain part is opened, When the pressure of the spring member by the protruding bar is released as the water tank is separated from the stand, the drainage unit may be closed. Here, the drain unit further includes a lower drain plate supporting one side of the spring member, and when the lower drain plate is combined with the protruding rod as the water tank is mounted on the stand, the spring member is pressed, and the water tank is A coupling groove formed on the lower surface of the lower drain plate, in which the press of the spring member is released when the coupling with the protruding rod is released as it is released from the stand, and one or more first discharge holes formed to discharge water from the water tank. can do. In addition, the drainage part supports the other side of the spring member, and as the upper drain plate having a second discharge hole narrowing toward the lower surface is formed in the center and the water tank is mounted on the stand, the coupling with the second discharge hole is released As the second discharge hole is opened and the water tank is separated from the stand, one side of which is coupled to the second discharge hole and closes the second discharge hole is formed by being fixed to the lower drain plate, and the spring member A packing member formed on the other side of the connecting spring rod may be further included.

In one embodiment, the bottom surface of the rear end of the filter is formed lower in height than the bottom surface of the front end so that the water introduced into the front end flows into the rear end, and the water flowing into the rear end passes through a hole formed in the bottom surface of the rear end. through the pump. Here, a first filter medium may be inserted into the front end of the filter, and a second filter medium having a different component from the first filter medium may be inserted into the rear end of the filter.

1 is a view for explaining a fish tank apparatus capable of cultivating plants according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 to 3 are views for explaining in detail the tank of the fish tank apparatus capable of cultivating plants according to an embodiment of the present invention described with reference to FIG. 1 .
FIG. 4 is a view for explaining the drainage unit described with reference to FIG. 3 in more detail.
FIG. 5 is a view for explaining the lower drainage plate described with reference to FIG. 4 in more detail.
FIG. 6 is a view for explaining in detail the holder for plant cultivation of the fish tank apparatus capable of cultivating plants according to an embodiment of the present invention described with reference to FIG. 1 .
FIG. 7 is a view for explaining in detail the stand of the fish tank apparatus capable of cultivating plants according to an embodiment of the present invention described with reference to FIG. 1 .
FIG. 8 is a view for explaining in detail the lower surface of the stand described with reference to FIG. 7 .
FIG. 9 is a view for explaining in detail the inclined waterway described with reference to FIG. 7 .
FIG. 10 is a view for explaining in detail the Venturi tube described with reference to FIG. 8 .

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Advantages and features of the present invention, and methods of achieving them, will become clear with reference to the detailed description of the following embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the technical idea of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments and can be implemented in various different forms, only the following embodiments complete the technical idea of the present invention, and in the technical field to which the present invention belongs It is provided to fully inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the present invention, and the technical spirit of the present invention is only defined by the scope of the claims.

In adding reference numerals to components of each drawing, it should be noted that the same components have the same numerals as much as possible even if they are displayed on different drawings. In addition, in describing the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known configuration or function may obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used in this specification may be used in a meaning commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs. In addition, terms defined in commonly used dictionaries are not interpreted ideally or excessively unless explicitly specifically defined. Terminology used herein is for describing the embodiments and is not intended to limit the present invention. In this specification, singular forms also include plural forms unless specifically stated otherwise in a phrase.

In addition, in describing the components of the present invention, terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), and (b) may be used. These terms are only used to distinguish the component from other components, and the nature, order, or order of the corresponding component is not limited by the term. When an element is described as being “connected,” “coupled to,” or “connected” to another element, that element is directly connected or connectable to the other element, but there is another element between the elements. It will be understood that elements may be “connected”, “coupled” or “connected”.

As used herein, "comprises" and/or "comprising" means that a stated component, step, operation, and/or element is the presence of one or more other components, steps, operations, and/or elements. or do not rule out additions.

Hereinafter, some embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Hereinafter, the configuration of a fish tank apparatus capable of cultivating plants according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 1 . 1 is a view for explaining a fish tank apparatus capable of cultivating plants according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1 , a fish tank device capable of cultivating plants according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a water tank 100 , a holder 200 for plant cultivation, and a stand 300 .

Here, the water tank 100 is a space in which water is accommodated.

In one embodiment, the water tank 100 may be a space for growing ornamental fish. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

In one embodiment, the water tank 100 may be made of polycarbonate. According to this embodiment, there is no risk of breakage, and the user's management convenience can be increased. However, it is not limited thereto, and any material capable of accommodating water may be used in the production of the water tank 100.

Referring to FIG. 1 , the water tank 100 is formed in a square columnar shape, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and any shape capable of accommodating water may be included in the present invention.

A detailed description of the water tank 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 5 later.

Here, the holder 200 for plant cultivation is a space formed to grow plants.

In one embodiment, hydroponic plants or non-hydroponic plants may be grown in the holder 200 for plant cultivation. According to the present embodiment, the water tank 100 for growing ornamental fish and the plant cultivation holder 200 for growing plants can be provided together, so that indoor gardening optimized for the user can be easily produced.

A detailed description of the holder 200 for plant cultivation will be described later with reference to FIG. 6 .

Here, the stand 300 supports the load of the water tank 100 and the holder 200 for plant cultivation.

In one embodiment, the stand 300 may include a component for pumping filtered water into the water tank 100 . Also, in one embodiment, the stand 300 may include a configuration for pumping filtered water to the holder 200 for plant cultivation.

A detailed description of the stand 300 will be described later with reference to FIGS. 7 to 10 .

Hereinafter, the water tank 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 5 . FIG. 2 is a view for explaining in detail the water tank 100 of the fish tank apparatus capable of cultivating plants according to an embodiment of the present invention described with reference to FIG. 1 .

Referring to FIG. 2 , the water tank 100 may include drain parts 110a, 110b, 110c, and 110d (110 for convenience of explanation below) at a lower portion. Here, the drainage unit 110 is configured to discharge water in the water tank 100 to the outside of the water tank 100.

In one embodiment, the water tank 100 may include a plurality of drainage parts 110 . According to this embodiment, by providing a plurality of drainage parts 110, the water in the water tank 100 can be better discharged to the outside of the water tank 100.

In a fish tank device capable of cultivating plants according to some embodiments to be described later, the drainage unit 110 discharges water from the water tank 100 to the outside of the water tank 100, thereby placing a filter outside the water tank 100, which is convenient for user management. can increase

Referring to FIG. 2 , the water tank 100 may include a first pump discharge pipe 120 . Filtered water may be introduced into the water tank 100 by a first pump that will be embodied in some embodiments to be described later.

Referring to FIG. 2 , the water tank 100 may include a second pump discharge pipe 130 . Filtered water may be introduced into the holder 200 for plant cultivation by a second pump that will be embodied in some embodiments to be described later.

For a more detailed explanation, a cross section of the water tank 100 will be described with reference to FIG. 3 . FIG. 3 is a view for explaining in detail the water tank 100 of the fish tank apparatus capable of cultivating plants according to an embodiment of the present invention described with reference to FIG. 1 .

Referring to FIG. 3 , a cross section of a shape in which the water tank 100 is mounted on the stand 300 is shown. The drainage part 110, the first pump discharge pipe 120 and the second pump discharge pipe 130 described with reference to FIG. 2 are shown, and protruding rods 310a and 310c, which will be embodied in some embodiments to be described later. ), the first pump discharge unit 320, the first pump 321, the second pump 331 and the filtering net 360 are shown.

In one embodiment, the drainage part 110 includes a spring member inserted along the length direction, and as the water tank 100 is mounted on the stand 300, the protruding rod 310a protrudes from the upper surface of the stand 300, When the spring member is pressed by 310c), the drain part 110 is opened, and as the water tank 100 is separated from the stand 300, when the spring member is pressed by the protruding rods 310a and 301c, the drain part 110 ) can be closed. In this embodiment, by mounting the water tank 100 on the stand 300, water in the water tank 100 can be discharged to the outside without a separate hose. By discharging the water in the water tank 100 to the outside, the filter is placed outside the water tank 100, and the user's management convenience can be increased.

Hereinafter, the drainage unit 110 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5 . FIG. 4 is a view for explaining in detail the drainage unit 110 described with reference to FIG. 3 .

4(a) shows a structure in which the water tank 100 is mounted on the stand 300 and the drainage part 110 is opened. 4(b) shows a structure in which the water tank 100 is separated from the stand 300 and the drainage part 110 is closed.

Referring to FIG. 4 , the drainage unit 110 may include a spring rod 111, a packing member 112, an upper drainage plate 113, a lower drainage plate 114, and a spring member 115.

The spring rod 111 is formed by fixing one side to the lower drain plate 114 and may connect the spring member 115 . Here, as the water tank 100 is mounted on the stand 300, the spring rod 111 may move up and down to help contraction and relaxation of the connected spring member 115.

The packing member 112 may be formed on the other side of the spring rod 111 . Here, the packing member 112 moves up and down according to the up and down movement of the spring rod 111. At this time, the packing member 112 may be formed of rubber. However, the present invention is not limited to this example.

The upper drain plate 113 supports the other side of the spring member 115, and a second discharge hole that becomes narrower toward the lower surface of the upper drain plate 113 may be formed in the center. The second discharge hole and the packing member 112 are coupled according to the descent of the spring rod 111, so that the water in the water tank 100 is discharged to the drainage unit 110. As the second discharge hole is formed to become narrower toward the lower surface of the upper drain plate 113, the water in the water tank 110 can be discharged more easily.

The spring member 115 may have one side supported by the upper drain plate 113 and the other side supported by the lower drain plate 114 . As the spring member 116 contracts and relaxes according to the up and down movement of the spring rod 111, the drainage portion 110 may be opened and closed.

The lower drain plate 114 may support one side of the spring member 115 and fix one side of the spring rod 111 to it. Here, the lower drain plate 114 may have a coupling groove coupled to the protruding bar 310a. Since the coupling groove is formed, when the water tank 100 is mounted on the stand 300, the drainage part 110 can be better opened. For a more detailed description of the lower drainage plate 114, it will be described with reference to FIG. 5.

FIG. 5 is a view for explaining in detail the lower drainage plate 114 described with reference to FIG. 4 . In one embodiment, the lower drain plate 114 may be formed with one or more first discharge holes 114a. By forming one or more first discharge holes 114a, when the water tank 100 is mounted on the stand 300 and the drainage part 110 is opened, water in the water tank 100 can be discharged. The shape of the first discharge hole 114a is not limited to the shape shown in FIG. 5, and any shape through which water in the water tank 100 can be discharged may be included in the present invention.

Referring back to (a) of FIG. 4 , when the water tank 100 is mounted on the stand 300, the protruding bar 310a forms a coupling groove formed on the lower surface of the lower drain plate 114 by the weight of the water tank 100. is pressed, and as the coupling groove of the lower drain plate 114 is pressed, the spring rod 111 formed by fixing one side to the lower drain plate 114 rises, and as the spring rod 111 rises, the spring member 115 ) is contracted, and the coupling member 112 with the second discharge hole formed in the upper drain plate 113 is released, and the drain part 110 is opened.

Referring to (b) of FIG. 4, when the water tank 100 is separated from the stand 300, the coupling groove formed on the lower surface of the protruding bar 310a and the lower drain plate 114 is released, and the coupling groove and As the coupling of the protruding rod 310a is released, the spring member 115 is relaxed, and as the spring member 115 is relaxed, the spring rod 111 formed by fixing one side to the lower drain plate 114 descends, and packing The member 112 is coupled with the second discharge hole formed in the upper drain plate 113 to close the drain part 110 .

In this embodiment, by mounting the water tank 100 on the stand 300, water in the water tank 100 can be discharged to the outside without a separate hose. Since the water in the water tank 100 is discharged to the outside without a separate hose, by placing the filter outside the water tank 100, the user's management convenience can be increased.

According to this embodiment, when the water tank 100 is detached from the stand 300, the drain part 110 is closed and the water contained in the water tank 100 is not discharged to the drain part 110. In addition to the configuration in which the water tank 100 can be separated from the stand 300, when the water tank 100 is separated, the drainage unit 110 is closed, so that the user's management convenience can be further increased.

Hereinafter, the holder 200 for plant cultivation will be described with reference to FIG. 6 . FIG. 6 is a view for explaining in detail the holder 200 for plant cultivation of the fish tank apparatus capable of cultivating plants according to an embodiment of the present invention described with reference to FIG. 1 .

Referring to FIG. 6 , a holder 200 for plant cultivation is shown.

In one embodiment, hydroponic plants or non-hydroponic plants may be grown in the holder 200 for plant cultivation. According to the present embodiment, the water tank 100 for growing ornamental fish and the plant cultivation holder 200 for growing plants can be provided together, so that indoor gardening optimized for the user can be easily produced.

In one embodiment, the holder 200 for plant cultivation may be detachable from the water tank 100 . According to the present embodiment, since the holder 200 for plant cultivation is detachable from the water tank 100, the user's management convenience can be increased. More specifically, the water tank 100 and the holder 200 for plant cultivation may be separated and cleaned. In addition, a user who does not want to grow plants may remove the holder 200 for plant cultivation and use it as a fish tank device. Furthermore, by separating the holder 200 for plant cultivation and the water tank 100, the user can produce gardening according to his or her taste.

In one embodiment, the holder 200 for plant cultivation may be formed with one or more holes. According to this embodiment, moisture can be supplied to the holder 200 for plant cultivation by the water received in the water tank 100 . In addition, water may be supplied to plants grown in the holder 200 for plant cultivation. Users can grow plants without additional water supply to the plants. Therefore, the user's management convenience can be increased.

Referring to FIG. 6 , the second pump discharge pipe 130 described with reference to FIG. 2 is shown. In one embodiment, the pump may include a first pump for pumping the filtered water into the tank 100 and a second pump for pumping the filtered water to the holder 200 for plant cultivation. According to this embodiment, water filtered through the second pump discharge pipe 130 by the second pump may be supplied to the holder 200 for plant cultivation. By pumping the filtered water directly to the holder 200 for plant cultivation, the user can grow the plants without additional water supply to the plants. Therefore, the user's management convenience can be further increased.

In addition, according to the present embodiment, the user may produce gardening according to his/her taste. Users can optimize indoor gardening according to their taste. For example, the second pump discharge pipe 130 may be configured in the form of a fountain. For another example, the second pump discharge pipe 130 may be configured in a waterfall shape. However, it is not limited thereto.

Hereinafter, the stand 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 10 . First, FIG. 7 is a view for explaining in detail the upper surface of the stand 300 of the fish tank apparatus capable of cultivating plants according to an embodiment of the present invention described with reference to FIG. 1 .

Referring to FIG. 7 , a first pump discharge unit 320 and a second pump discharge unit 330 are shown. As described above, filtered water passing through the first pump may pass through the first pump discharge unit 320 and be pumped into the water tank 100 through the first pump discharge pipe 120 . Similarly, filtered water passing through the second pump may pass through the second pump discharge unit 330 and be pumped to the holder 200 for plant cultivation through the second pump discharge pipe 130 .

Referring to FIG. 7 , in one embodiment, the fish tank device capable of cultivating plants may include a water reservoir 350 . Here, the reservoir 350 may mean a position where a filter is inserted. Water in the water tank 100 introduced through the drainage part 110 of the water tank 100 may be guided to the water storage part 350 .

In one embodiment, a filter may be mounted on the water reservoir 350. Here, the filter may refer to any configuration that performs a function of filtering water in the water tank 100. In one embodiment, the filter may include one or more filter media. Here, the filter media may include any one of physical, biological and chemical filter media. In one embodiment, a first filter medium may be inserted at the front end, and a second filter medium different from the first filter medium may be inserted at the rear end. The water in the water tank 100 may be filtered using a filter material having a different property. The filtration performance can be further improved.

In one embodiment, the stand 300 may be detachable from the water tank 100 . Here, the stand 300 may be equipped with a filter capable of filtering the water in the water tank 100. In addition, the stand 300 may include an air inlet and an air hose capable of supplying oxygen to the water in the water tank 100 . According to this embodiment, since the filter is located outside the tank 100, the user can easily clean the fish tank device by removing the stand 300 without emptying the tank 100. A process for installing and cleaning the fish tank device may be shortened, thereby increasing user convenience.

In one embodiment, the stand 300 may include protruding rods 310a, 310b, 310c, 310d (310 for convenience of description below).

In one embodiment, the stand 300 may further include a filter net 360. By providing the filter net 360, it is possible to finally filter out impurities that have not been filtered by the filter described above.

In one embodiment, the stand 300 may include a ramp 340 . Here, the inclined water passage 340 means a passage leading water introduced by the drainage part 110 to the water storage part 350 . A detailed description related to this will be described with reference to FIG. 9 .

FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining in detail the inclined channel 340 described with reference to FIG. 7 .

Referring to FIG. 9 , the inclined waterway 340 may include a lowermost inclined waterway 341, an uppermost inclined waterway 342, and a reservoir inlet 343. In the fish tank device capable of cultivating plants according to an embodiment, a water tank 100 including a drain part 110 at the bottom and water in the tank 100 introduced through the drain part 110 are filtered by gravity. It may include a stand having an inclined channel 340 for guiding the flow of water to be introduced.

For example, water in the water tank 100 introduced through the drainage unit 110 may flow into the inclined water passage 340 . Here, the water flowing into the inclined waterway 340 may automatically flow into the lowermost inclined waterway 341 by gravity along the inclined surface formed in the inclined waterway. In addition, water introduced into the lowermost inclined water passage 341 may flow into the water reservoir 350 through the reservoir inlet 343 . As the water in the water tank 100 is guided to the water reservoir 350, the flow of water can be naturally guided to a filter to be mounted in the water reservoir 350.

For a more specific example, water flowing into the uppermost inclined waterway 342 may flow into the water reservoir 350 through the lowermost inclined waterway 341 and the water reservoir inlet 343 along the inclined surface.

In one embodiment, the bottom surface of the rear end of the filter is formed lower in height than the bottom surface of the front end so that the water introduced into the front end flows to the rear end, and the water flowing to the rear end is discharged to the pump through a hole formed in the bottom surface of the rear end. can Referring to the water reservoir 350 shown in FIG. 9 , the bottom surface of the rear end of the water reservoir 350 is formed lower in height than the bottom surface of the front end, so that the introduced water can naturally flow to the rear end due to gravity. As described above, by installing the filter in the water reservoir 350, the filter may be formed in the same shape as the water reservoir 350. The water in the water tank 100 can pass through the filter and be better discharged by the pump.

According to the inclined waterway 340 described with reference to FIG. 9 , water in the water tank 100 can be introduced into the water reservoir 350 without a separate power source due to the inclined surface formed along the inclined waterway 340. . According to this embodiment, it is possible to solve the problem of transporting the water in the water tank 100 to the outside, which may occur while the filter is located outside the water tank 100. In addition, water in the water tank 100 is transported to the outside without a separate power source and hose, so that a sense of beauty can be added to the user's gardening performance. In addition, since a separate device is not required, it is possible to reduce the cost of using consumables.

Next, FIG. 8 is a view for explaining in detail the lower surface of the stand 300 of the fish tank apparatus capable of cultivating plants according to an embodiment of the present invention described with reference to FIG. 1 .

Referring to FIG. 8 , water passing through the filter may flow into the first pump inlet pipe 361a. In addition, water passing through the filter may flow into the second pump inlet pipe 361b.

In one embodiment, stand 300 may include pumps 321 and 331 .

A fish tank device capable of cultivating plants according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a water tank 100 including a drain part 110 at the bottom and storing water in the water tank 100 introduced through the drain part 110. A stand 300 having an inclined water channel 340 leading to the water part 350, a filter mounted on the water storage part 350 to filter water flowing through the inclined water channel 340, and the filter It may include pumps 321 and 331 for pumping the water that has passed into the water tank 100 .

Here, the pumps 321 and 331 include a first pump 321 pumping the filtered water to the water tank 100 and a second pump 331 pumping the filtered water to the holder 200 for plant cultivation. can include

Here, filtered water may be pumped through the pump. The water filtered into the water tank 100 may be pumped through the first pump 321 . Filtered water may be pumped to the holder 200 for plant cultivation through the second pump 331 .

Here, filtered water pumped through the first pump 321 may pass through the first pump discharge unit 320 and the first pump discharge pipe 120 and be pumped into the water tank 100 . Due to this, filtered water may be supplied to the water tank 100 . Accordingly, water suitable for growth of fish including ornamental fish can be supplied.

Here, filtered water pumped through the second pump 331 may pass through the second pump discharge unit 330 and the second pump discharge pipe 130 and be pumped to the holder 200 for plant cultivation. Due to this, filtered water may be supplied to the holder 200 for plant cultivation. Thus, moisture suitable for plant growth can be supplied.

In one embodiment, a switch 390 for operating a pump when the water tank 100 and the stand 300 are coupled may be further included. For example, the switch may be a magnetic switch. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. Here, the magnetic switch may include a magnet and a reed switch. The reed switch is closed by a magnet when the water tank 100 and the stand 300 are in contact with each other. When the water tank 100 and the stand 300 are separated, the magnet is removed and the reed switch is changed to an open state. As another example, the switch may be a mechanical switch. For a more specific example, the switch may be a TACT switch. Here, in the TACT switch, when the water tank 100 is mounted on the stand 300, the button of the switch is pressed to operate the pump, and when the water tank 100 is separated from the stand 300, the button of the switch is released to operate the pump. this may be stopped.

In one embodiment, the switch 3990 detects that the water tank 100 is coupled to the stand 300 to operate the pump, and detects that the water tank 100 is separated from the stand 300 to operate the pump. can be stopped In addition, the switch 390 is formed of a magnet and a sensor, operates the pump when the magnetic force of the magnet is detected by the sensor above a reference value, and stops the operation of the pump when the magnetic force is detected below the reference value.

According to this embodiment, when the water tank 100 and the stand 300 are separated, the operation of the pump may stop. Therefore, when the water tank 100 and the stand 300 are separated, the operation of the pump pumping the filtered water can be stopped. More specifically, when the user installs or cleans the fish tank device, the operation of the pump for pumping the filtered water can be stopped by simply separating the water tank 100 and the stand 300. User's management convenience can be further increased.

In one embodiment, the height of the pump may be less than the height of the strainer. According to this embodiment, water passing through the filter can be automatically introduced into the pump by gravity without a separate power source.

In one embodiment, the stand 300 may include an air inlet 370 and a venturi tube 380 . By including the air inlet 370 and the venturi tube 380, air is introduced without a separate oxygen supplier, and filtered water and air can be mixed. Filtered water containing air of a standard concentration may be introduced into the water tank 100 .

Here, reference will be made to FIG. 10 to describe the Venturi tube 380 in more detail. FIG. 10 is a view for explaining in detail the Venturi tube 380 described with reference to FIG. 8 .

Referring to FIG. 10 , the internal structure of the Venturi tube 380 is embodied.

The venturi pipe 380 may include a water inlet pipe 383 , an air inlet pipe 381 and a mixing outlet pipe 385 .

For example, water passing through the filter may pass through the first pump inlet pipe 361a and be introduced into the water inlet pipe 383 of the venturi pipe 380 . In addition, air introduced through the air inlet 370 may be introduced into the air inlet pipe 381 of the Venturi pipe 380 . In addition, filtered water and air introduced through the water inlet pipe 383 and the air inlet pipe 381 are mixed and discharged to the mixed discharge pipe 385 of the venturi pipe 380 to be introduced into the first pump 321. can

The venturi tube 380 shown in FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of the general structure of the venturi tube 380, and the present invention is not limited thereto. The mechanical operation of the venturi tube 380 can be explained by Bernoulli's equation, and since it is obvious to those skilled in the art, a detailed description thereof will be omitted. Any structure capable of inflowing and discharging fluid without a separate power source may be included in the present invention.

In one embodiment, an air hose for guiding external air to the venturi tube 380 through the air inlet 370 may be further included. At this time, a backflow prevention unit installed at one end or in the middle of the air hose to prevent the water passing through the filter from flowing back to the outside through the air hose may be further included. According to this embodiment, it is possible to prevent water introduced into the water inlet pipe from flowing backward into the air inlet pipe. User's management convenience can be further improved.

In one embodiment, the air inlet 370 and the air introduced by the air inlet 370 and the water filtered by the filter are introduced, and the air and the filtered water are mixed and discharged to a pump Venturi pipe ( 380) may be further included. Here, the height of the venturi tube 380 may be lower than the heights of the air inlet 370 and the filter. According to this embodiment, air and filtered water can more easily flow into the venturi tube 380 without a separate power source. The air introduced into the venturi tube 380 and the filtered water may be mixed and discharged by a pump.

In one embodiment, the air inlet 370 and the venturi tube 380 may be included only in the tube introduced into the first pump 321 . That is, it may not be included in the pipe flowing into the second pump 331. According to this embodiment, in the case of the second pump for which it is not required that air of a standard concentration be included in the discharged filtered water, the configuration of the air inlet 370 and the venturi tube 380 may be omitted. By omitting the configuration, it is possible to expand the usable space of the bottom surface of the stand 300, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

The fish tank device capable of cultivating plants described above with reference to FIGS. 1 to 10 includes a water tank including a drainage part at the bottom, a stand having an inclined waterway for guiding water in the tank flowing through the drainage part to a water storage part, A filter mounted on the water storage unit to filter water introduced through the inclined waterway and a pump to discharge water passing through the filter into the water tank may be included.

According to this embodiment, the filter may be located outside the water tank to provide convenience for the user to manage the fish tank device. More specifically, in installing and cleaning the fish tank device, the fish tank device may be installed and washed by separating the tank and the stand without the hassle of completely emptying the tank.

So far, various embodiments of the present invention and effects according to the embodiments have been described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 10 . Effects according to the technical idea of the present invention are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

In the above, even though all the components constituting the embodiment of the present invention have been described as being combined or operated as one, the technical spirit of the present invention is not necessarily limited to these embodiments. That is, within the scope of the object of the present invention, all of the components may be selectively combined with one or more to operate.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can implement the present invention in other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features. can understand that there is Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood as illustrative in all respects and not limiting. The protection scope of the present invention should be construed according to the claims below, and all technical ideas within the equivalent range should be construed as being included in the scope of the technical ideas defined by the present invention.

Claims (13)

A water tank including a drain at the bottom;
a stand coupled to the water tank to support the water tank;
a filter detachable from the upper surface of the stand and filtering the water in the water tank discharged through the drainage part;
a holder for plant cultivation combined with the water tank; and
Including a pump that sends the water filtered by the filter back to the water tank and a pump that sends it to the holder for plant cultivation,
the stand,
Including a switch for controlling the operation of the pump,
The switch is
detecting that the water tank is coupled to the stand to operate the pump, and detecting that the water tank is separated from the stand to stop the operation of the pump;
fish tank device. According to claim 1,
The switch is
formed of a magnet and a sensor, operating the pump when the magnetic force of the magnet is detected by the sensor above a reference value, and stopping the operation of the pump when the magnetic force is detected below the reference value,
fish tank device. According to claim 1,
On the upper surface of the stand,
An inclined channel is formed to guide the flow of the water so that the water discharged through the drainage unit flows into the filter by gravity.
fish tank device. delete According to claim 1,
In the holder for plant cultivation,
At least one hole through which moisture flows from the water tank is formed,
fish tank device. According to claim 1,
The pump is
a first pump pumping the filtered water into the water tank; and
Including a second pump for pumping the filtered water to the holder for plant cultivation,
fish tank device. According to claim 1,
Further comprising a venturi tube through which external air is introduced and mixed with water passing through the filter and then discharged to the pump.
fish tank device. According to claim 7,
an air hose for guiding the outside air into the venturi tube; and
Further comprising a backflow preventer installed at the middle or one end of the air hose to prevent the water passing through the filter from flowing back to the outside through the air hose,
fish tank device. According to claim 1,
The drainage part,
Including a spring member inserted along the longitudinal direction,
As the water tank is mounted on the stand, when the spring member is pressed by the protruding bar protruding from the upper surface of the stand, the drainage part is opened,
As the water tank is separated from the stand, when the pressure of the spring member by the protruding rod is released, the drain portion is closed.
fish tank device. According to claim 9,
The drainage part,
Further comprising a lower drainage plate supporting one side of the spring member,
The lower drain plate,
When the water tank is mounted on the stand and coupled to the protruding rod, the spring member is pressed, and when the water tank is released from the stand, the spring member is released when the spring member is released. Coupling groove formed on the lower surface of; and
Including one or more first discharge holes formed to discharge the water in the water tank,
fish tank device. According to claim 10,
The drainage part,
an upper drain plate supporting the other side of the spring member and having a second discharge hole in the center of which becomes narrower toward the lower surface; and
As the water tank is mounted on the stand, the coupling with the second discharge hole is released and the second discharge hole is opened, and as the water tank is separated from the stand, it is coupled with the second discharge hole and Further comprising a packing member formed on the other side of the spring rod connecting the spring member, the closed one side being fixed to the lower drain plate,
fish tank device. According to claim 1,
The filter,
The bottom surface of the rear end is formed lower in height than the bottom surface of the front end so that the water flowing into the front end flows to the rear end,
The water flowing to the rear end is discharged to the pump through a hole formed in the bottom surface of the rear end,
fish tank device. According to claim 12,
A first filter medium is inserted into the front end of the filter,
A second filter medium having a different component from the first filter medium is inserted into the rear end of the filter.
fish tank device.

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