KR102608267B1 - Filter device for aquarium - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a filtration device for an aquarium that is installed in a water tank of an aquarium and can be easily moved along the wall of the aquarium and filters water in the tank. It is a filtration device for an aquarium that is installed in a water tank of an aquarium and filters water. A housing portion with a flow path formed; A pump unit installed in the middle of the flow path to suck water into the housing and discharge the sucked water to the outside of the housing; A filter unit installed in the middle of the flow path to filter water; A fixing part that secures the housing to the inner wall of the water tank by magnetic force; Includes. As a result, the overall volume is small and does not spoil the aesthetics of the aquarium, while filtering the water in the aquarium, providing an appropriate water temperature, distributing the water temperature in the aquarium evenly, and making it easy to move the filtration device without putting the body in the aquarium. You can.

Description

Filtration device for aquarium {FILTER DEVICE FOR AQUARIUM}

The present invention relates to an aquarium filtration device, and more specifically, to an aquarium filtration device that is installed in an aquarium tank and can be easily moved along the tank wall while filtering water in the tank.

In general, an aquarium is a facility that collects and raises organisms that require water in a tank that can store water. It is installed in homes, offices, etc. on a small scale, and in aquariums on a large scale. These aquariums must create an environment suitable for the ecological conditions of organisms living in the water. For this purpose, filters and heaters are installed. The filter is installed to remove contaminants inside the aquarium, and the heater is installed to maintain the water in the aquarium at an appropriate temperature.

Conventional filters and heaters are located on the bottom and sides of the tank, deteriorating the aesthetics when raising ornamental fish, and the filters and heaters are installed separately, taking up a lot of space. Especially in the case of aquariums installed in aquariums, the size of the tank is limited. Because it was so large, there was a problem in that the water temperature throughout the tank was uneven as the water did not circulate with the heater installed fixedly. In addition, in order to clean and install the filter, you have to endure the inconvenience of having to put your hand in the water in the tank or dive, and the adsorption rubber used to fix the filter or heater hardens in water, which reduces the adsorption performance. There was.

In the conventional Korean Registered Utility Model Publication No. 20-0482812, a means for fixing and adjusting the position of the bubble filter is provided on the body of the aquarium, so that it can be fixedly installed in the tank of an aquarium and adjusted in position when necessary. The control means is fixedly coupled to one side of the body of the bubble filter, and is arranged to face the wall of the water tank and has a fixed magnet body exposed to the outer surface, and is arranged to face the magnet provided by the fixed magnet body and exposed to the outer surface. It includes a detachable magnet body that is disposed, has magnets that form a mutual attraction force, and has a handle for easy holding by hand, and provides mobility to easily hold and move the bubble filter using position fixing and adjusting means having magnets. A technology for providing a bubble filter and an aquarium equipped with the same is described.

In addition, in Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2020-0094118, the manufacturing method of an aerobic bacterial filter for an aquarium used by attaching it to the back of a fish tank involves fixing a filter shaped like a UFO with a magnet behind the glass surface and rotating the filter in the middle. Water and air are introduced into the filter to allow aerobic bacteria to colonize, releasing them as less toxic nitrates. As a result, it is possible to maintain the health of fish while raising them and reduce inconveniences such as water changes. This describes technologies that can improve the breeding environment, reduce costs, and improve the convenience of breeding.

In addition, Korea Registered Utility Model Publication No. 20-0493479 relates to a filtration device for an aquarium in which the current state of a filter adsorbed with foreign substances can be visually confirmed, and the filter can be easily replaced due to simple disassembly and assembly of the filter. It is a filtration device connected to a bubble generator to purify water in an aquarium. It extends from the open bottom to the top and has an inlet hole formed in the side wall, and the water in the aquarium flows into the inside formed by the side wall by the bubbles generated from the bubble generator. an inflow part, a filtering part connected to the inflow part and equipped with a filter to filter foreign substances from the inflowing aquarium water, a hollow tube of adjustable length connected between the inflow part and the filtering part to transport water in the aquarium, and A technology is described that includes a filter seat mounted on the upper surface and connected to a hollow pipe, and a filter seat mounted on the upper side of the aquarium so that the filter part is exposed to the outside of the aquarium.

In order to solve the above problems with existing aquarium filtration devices, the overall volume is small so that the water heated by the heater is evenly distributed within the tank without compromising the aesthetics of the aquarium, and the filtration device can be moved without putting the body in the tank. There is a need for a filtration device for aquariums that can easily do this.

In order to solve the problems of the above-mentioned background technology, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a filtration device for an aquarium that can filter the water in the aquarium and provide an appropriate water temperature without damaging the aesthetics of the aquarium due to its small overall volume. there is.

Additionally, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a filtration device for an aquarium that can evenly distribute the water temperature in the water tank.

Additionally, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a filtration device for an aquarium that allows the filtration device to be easily moved without putting the body in the aquarium.

The filtration device for an aquarium of the present invention for solving the above-described problems is a filtration device for an aquarium that is installed in a water tank of an aquarium to filter water, and includes a housing portion having a flow path formed therein; a pump unit installed in the middle of the flow path to suck water into the housing and discharge the sucked water to the outside of the housing; A filter unit installed in the middle of the flow path to filter water; A fixing part that secures the housing to the inner wall of the water tank by magnetic force; Includes.

Preferably, a heater unit having a heater to control the temperature of water in the flow path; The housing part further includes a filtering space in which the filter part is provided, a heating space in which the heater part is provided, a bypass space connecting the filtering space and the heating space, a pumping space in which the pump part is provided, and the fixing part. It is divided into fixed spaces, and the flow paths are formed in that order: the filtering space, the bypass space, the heating space, and the pumping space.

Preferably, the housing part is provided with an inlet through which water flows in and an outlet through which water flows out, wherein two or more inlets are formed on the outer surface of the housing part and spaced apart from each other, and the outlet is located in the central part of the housing part. It is formed in a direction to discharge water from there toward the inside of the water tank.

Preferably, each of the filtering space and the bypass space is arranged symmetrically on both sides with the outlet as the center.

Preferably, the fixing part includes an internal magnetic member made of a magnet or a magnetic material inside the housing part, and an external magnetic member made of a magnet or magnetic material provided on the outer wall of the water tank and coupled to the internal magnetic member by magnetic force.

Preferably, the housing portion is fixed so that at least a portion of an opposing surface facing the inner wall of the water tank is spaced apart from the inner wall of the water tank.

Preferably, the housing unit includes a wheel that protrudes from the opposing surface and contacts the inner wall of the water tank to facilitate movement of the housing unit as the external magnetic member moves.

According to the filtration device for an aquarium of the present invention, the total volume including the filter and heater is small, so that the water in the aquarium can be filtered and an appropriate water temperature can be provided without damaging the aesthetics of the aquarium.

Additionally, the present invention can evenly distribute the water temperature in the water tank by discharging water heated by the heater through a pump.

In addition, the present invention allows easy movement of the filtration device without putting the body in the water tank.

1 is a diagram showing the interior of a filtration device for an aquarium of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a front view showing the front of the housing unit main body constituting the present invention.
Figure 3 is a diagram showing the flow of water along the internal flow path of the housing part constituting the present invention.
Figure 4 is a view showing a state in which the cover of the housing part constituting the present invention is removed.
Figure 5 is a side cross-sectional view showing the aquarium filtration device of the present invention installed in a water tank.
Figure 6 is a side cross-sectional view showing a state in which the aquarium filtration device according to another embodiment of the present invention is installed in the aquarium.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The present invention relates to an aquarium filtration device that is provided in an aquarium tank installed at home or in an aquarium and can be easily moved along the tank wall while filtering water in the tank.

The filtration device 10 for an aquarium according to an embodiment of the present invention is a device installed in a water tank of an aquarium to filter water, and as shown in FIG. 1, it largely includes a housing part 100, a pump part 200, It consists of a filter unit 300, a fixing unit 400, and a heater unit 500.

The housing portion 100 is a member with a flow path formed inside, and is composed of a main body 110 and a cover 120, and the interior can be opened and closed by separating the cover 120 from the main body 100. The housing portion 100 is formed in a circular shape in this embodiment, but its shape is not limited.

As shown in FIG. 2, the main body 110 is divided into a plurality of spaces to form a flow path. The plurality of spaces include a filtering space, a heating space 112, a bypass space, a pumping space 114, a fixing space 115, and a wiring space 116.

The filtering space is a space in which the filter unit 300 is provided, and a first filtering space 111-1 and a second filtering space 111-2 are arranged on both sides of the main body 110, respectively.

The first filtering space 111-1 communicates with the outside of the main body 110 through the first filtering space inlet 111a-1 formed on the outer surface of the main body. Water outside the housing unit 100 flows into the first filtering space 111-1 through the first filtering space inlet 111a-1.

The second filtering space 111-2 communicates with the outside of the main body 110 through the second filtering space inlet 111a-2 formed on the outer surface of the main body. Water outside the housing unit 100 flows into the second filtering space 111-2 through the second filtering space inlet 111a-2.

Each of the first filtering space inlet 111a-1 and the second filtering space inlet 111a-2 may be composed of a plurality of holes, and may have any shape as long as water flows in.

At this time, it is preferable that the first filtering space inlet 111a-1 and the second filtering space inlet 111a-2 are formed to be spaced apart from each other. As a result, water located in different directions with respect to the housing unit 100 can be introduced into the housing unit 100. This allows water to flow from a wider area into the housing portion 100 and be filtered compared to flowing water in one direction.

The heating space 112 is a space in which the heater unit 500 is provided and is located in the lower center of the main body 110.

The heating space 112 has a first heating space inlet 112a-1 and a second heating space inlet 112a-2 formed on both sides of the space, respectively, and communicates with the bypass space 113. Water in the bypass space 113 flows into the heating space 112 through the first and second heating space inlets 112a-1 and 112a-2.

At this time, each of the first and second heating space inlets 112a-1 and 112a-2 may be composed of a plurality of holes, and may have any shape as long as water flows in.

The bypass space is a space connecting the filtering space and the heating space 112, and a first bypass space 113-1 and a second bypass space 113-2 are disposed on both sides of the heating space 112, respectively. The bypass space facilitates the discharge of water from the filtering space and has the effect of allowing the water discharged from the filtering space to flow evenly into the heating space 112.

The first bypass space 113-1 has a first bypass space inlet 113a-1 formed on a surface that contacts the first filtering space 111-1, and is in communication with the first filtering space 111-1. Water in the first filtering space (111-1) flows into the first bypass space (113-1) through the first bypass space inlet (113a-1).

The second bypass space 113-2 has a second bypass space inlet 113a-2 formed on the surface in contact with the second filtering space 111-2, and is in communication with the second filtering space 111-2. Water in the second filtering space (111-2) flows into the second bypass space (113-2) through the second bypass space inlet (113a-2).

At this time, the first and second bypass space inlets 113a-1 and 113a-2 may be composed of a plurality of holes, and may have any shape as long as water flows in.

The pumping space 114 is a space in which the pump unit 200 is provided and is located in the center of the main body 110.

The pumping space 114 has a pumping space inlet 114a formed on the surface in contact with the heating space 112, and is in communication with the heating space 112. Water in the heating space 112 flows into the pumping space 114 through the pumping space inlet 114a.

At this time, the pumping space inlet 114a may be composed of a single hole, and may have any shape as long as water flows into it.

The fixing space 115 is a space in which the fixing part 400 is provided and is located in the upper center of the main body.

It is preferable that the fixed space 115 is not in communication with other spaces. This can maintain the durability of the fixing part 400 by blocking it from water.

The wiring space 116 is a space in which wiring for power supply is provided, and it is desirable to connect the outside of the main body 110 to the heating space 112 and the pumping space 114. External power is used for power, and batteries can also be used.

By supplying electricity to the pump unit 200 and the heater unit 500 from a power source through wiring inside the wiring space 116, it is possible to control whether the pump unit 200 and the heater unit 500 operate.

The main body 110 includes a main body coupling member 117 formed in the lower part of the main body 110. The body coupling member 117 protrudes from the outer surface of the main body 110 and is coupled to the cover 120, thereby fixing the cover 120 to the main body 110.

Hereinafter, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the flow of water through the flow path inside the main body 110 will be described in detail.

First, water outside the housing unit 100 flows into the first and second filtering spaces 111-1 and 111-2 through the first and second filtering inlets 111a-1 and 111a-2. The first and second filtering inlets 111a-1 and 111a-2 are formed at the lower portions of the first and second filtering spaces 111-1 and 111-2.

The water filtered by the filter unit 300 in the first and second filtering spaces 111-1 and 111-2 flows into the first and second bypass space inlets 113a-1 and 113a-2. flows into the second bypass space (113-1, 113-2). The first and second bypass space inlets 113a-1 and 113a-2 are formed at the upper portions of the first and second filtering spaces 111-1 and 111-2. This is to allow water to flow from the lower part of the first and second filtering spaces 111-1 and 111-2 to the upper part and evenly pass through the entire filter unit 300.

Water that has passed through the first and second bypass spaces 113-1 and 113-2 flows into the heating space 112 through the first and second heating space inlets 112a-1 and 112a-2. The first and second heating space inlets 112a-1 and 112a-2 are formed at the lower portions of the first and second bypass spaces 113-1 and 113-2. This allows water to flow from the upper part of the first and second bypass spaces 113-1 and 113-2 to the lower part, thereby sufficiently staying in the bypass space. Additionally, this is to allow the water discharged from the first and second filtering spaces 111-1 and 111-2 to collect in the bypass space and then flow evenly into the heating space 112.

Water heated by the heater unit 500 in the heating space 112 flows into the pumping space 114 through the pumping space inlet 114a. The pumping space inlet 114a is formed at the upper part of the heating space 112 and the lower part of the pumping space 114. Therefore, water flowing in from both sides of the heating space 112 is discharged to the top.

Water flowing into the pumping space 114 is discharged to the outside through the front of the housing unit 100.

As a result, the water flowing into the housing unit 100 can be filtered and heated to provide clean, appropriate water temperature in the water tank.

The flow path inside the housing unit 100 is formed in the following order: a filtering space, a bypass space, a heating space 112, and a pumping space 114. Since the filtering space is located at the very front of the flow path, filtered water can pass through the bypass space, heating space 112, and pumping space 114 to minimize contamination. Since the heating space 112 is located in front of the pumping space 114, the heated water can be supplied to the water tank before the water temperature decreases.

Meanwhile, the first and second filtering spaces (111-1, 111-2) and the first and second bypass spaces (113-1, 113-2) are located on the left and right with respect to the center of the housing portion (100). It can be arranged symmetrically.

In this embodiment, a plurality of filtering spaces and bypass spaces are configured, but a single configuration is also possible. Additionally, in this embodiment, the filtering space and the bypass space are arranged left and right symmetrically, but an asymmetric configuration is also possible.

As shown in FIG. 4, the cover 120 includes an inlet, an outlet 122, a cover coupling member 123, and a lamp confirmation window 124. The cover 120 may be formed to cover the front and outer surfaces of the main body 110.

As for the inlet, a first inlet 121-1 and a second inlet 121-2 are formed on the outer surface of the cover 120 to be spaced apart from each other so that water flows from the outside to the inside of the housing portion 100. The first and second inlets (121-1, 121-2) communicate with the inside and outside of the housing unit 100, and the housing unit 100 is supplied through the first and second inlets (121-1, 121-2). External water flows into the housing portion 100.

At this time, the first inlet 121-1 is formed at a position corresponding to the first filtering space inlet 111a-1, and the second inlet 121-2 corresponds to the second filtering space inlet 111a-2. It is formed in a location where

Each of the first and second inlets 121-1 and 121-2 may consist of one hole, and may have any shape as long as water flows in. However, the first and second filtering space inlets (111a-1, 111a-2) and the first and second inlets (121-1, 121-2) are configured so as not to interfere with each other, so that the inflow of water is smooth. It is desirable.

The outlet 122 is formed in the front center of the cover 120 to discharge water from the inside of the housing portion 100 to the outside. The outlet 122 discharges water from the center of the housing portion 100 toward the inside of the water tank. The outlet 122 is preferably formed at a position corresponding to the pump unit 200.

The cover coupling member 123 consists of a groove 123a and a protruding piece 123b. The groove 123a is formed on the outer surface of the cover 120 into which the main body coupling member 117 is inserted. The protruding piece 123a protrudes from the outer surface of the cover 120 and is coupled to the main body coupling member 117 inserted into the groove 123a, thereby fixing the cover 120 to the main body 110.

At this time, the fixing force can be strengthened by fastening a separate fastening member to the combined main body coupling member 117 and the protruding piece 123b. A separate fastening member may be formed to surround the main body coupling member 117 and the protruding piece 123b.

Meanwhile, the body coupling member 117 and the cover coupling member 123 can have any structure as long as it couples the main body 110 and the cover 120.

The lamp confirmation window 124 is a window formed on the front of the cover 120 and can check whether the heater unit 500 provided in the heating space 112 is operating. The lamp confirmation window 124 may be made of a translucent material, a transparent material, or a hole so that the light of the heater operation lamp, which is turned on/off depending on whether the heater unit 500 is operating, is exposed to the outside of the housing unit 100.

The pump unit 200 is installed in the pumping space 114 in the middle of the flow path, sucks water in the water tank into the housing unit 100, and discharges the sucked water to the outside of the housing unit 100. The pump unit 200 consists of a pump 210 that pumps water to suction and discharge it.

The pump 210 is operated by receiving power from a wiring provided in the wiring space 116, and is pumped to discharge water in the heating space 112 to the outside of the housing unit 100.

As the pump 210 operates, the water in the water tank is filtered and heated as it sequentially passes through the filter unit 300 and the heating unit 500, and then is discharged toward the center of the water tank. Accordingly, the water in the water tank is circulated, and in particular, the filtered and heated water is supplied evenly throughout the water tank.

The filter unit 300 is installed in the filtering space in the middle of the flow path to filter water. The filter unit 300 includes first and second filters 310 and 320 that filter out foreign substances in water.

The first filter 310 is provided in the first filtering space 111-1, and the second filter 320 is provided in the second filtering space 111-2. The first and second filters 310 and 320 may use sponge filters, carbon filters, etc.

The fixing part 400 fixes the housing part 100 to the inner wall of the water tank by magnetic force, and includes an internal magnetic member 410 and an external magnetic member 420, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5.

The internal magnetic member 410 is provided in the fixing space 115 inside the housing unit 100 and is made of a magnet or a magnetic material. The external magnetic member 420 is provided on the outer wall of the water tank and is made of a magnet or magnetic material that is coupled to the internal magnetic member 410 by magnetic force. For example, the internal magnetic member 410 may be made of a magnet, and the external magnetic member 420 may be made of a magnetic material.

The internal magnetic member 410 and the external magnetic member 420 are fixed magnetically across the water tank wall. Accordingly, when the user moves the external magnetic member 420 outside the water tank, the internal magnetic member 410 inside the water tank moves together by magnetic force. As a result, the user can move the housing unit 100 without directly contacting the housing unit 100. In other words, the aquarium filtration device can be installed in the aquarium, moved within the aquarium, and removed from the aquarium without putting any part of the body into the aquarium. This can reduce user discomfort and inconvenience and increase convenience when installing, moving, and removing the aquarium filtration device.

The heater unit 500 is a member provided in the heating space 112 within the flow path to control the temperature of the water, and includes a heater 510, a heater operation lamp 520, a water temperature sensor, and a control unit.

The heater 510 is provided in the heating space 112 and operates by receiving power from a wiring provided in the wiring space 116 to heat water flowing into the heating space 112.

The heater operation lamp 520 is a lamp that exposes light to the outer surface of the heater 510, and is turned on/off depending on whether the heater 510 is operating. When the heater 510 is operating, the heater operation lamp 520 emits light, and whether the heater 510 is operating can be checked from outside the housing unit 100 through the lamp confirmation window 124.

The water temperature sensor senses the water temperature around the heater 510.

The control unit controls whether the heater 510 operates according to the water temperature sensed from the water temperature sensor. According to the preset temperature, the control unit controls the heater 510 to operate when the sensed water temperature is below the set temperature, and controls the heater 510 not to operate when the sensed water temperature exceeds the set temperature, so that the heater 510 is not operated in the water tank. Ensure that the water temperature is maintained within a certain range. As a result, the water temperature in the water tank is automatically adjusted, making it convenient for the user to manage the aquarium.

As described above, according to the filtration device for an aquarium of the present invention, the total volume including the filter and heater is small, so it is possible to filter the water in the aquarium and provide an appropriate water temperature without damaging the aesthetics of the aquarium.

Additionally, by discharging water heated by the heater through a pump, the water temperature in the water tank can be evenly distributed.

In addition, the aquarium filtration device can be easily installed, moved, and removed without putting your hands in the water tank.

Hereinafter, other embodiments of the present invention will be described. Descriptions of the same components as those of the above-described embodiments will be omitted, and the same reference numerals will be used.

As shown in FIG. 6, the filtration device for an aquarium according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a housing unit 100, a pump unit 200, a filter unit 300, a fixing unit 400, and a heater unit 500. ) and differs from the above-described embodiment in that a wheel 118 is additionally configured to the housing portion 100.

The housing portion 100 is fixed so that at least a portion of the opposing surface facing the inner wall of the water tank is spaced apart from the inner wall of the water tank. This is to reduce the friction surface between the opposing surface of the housing part 100 and the inner wall of the water tank, and to facilitate the movement of the housing part 100 fixed by magnetic force.

Specifically, the housing portion 100 includes a wheel 118 that protrudes from the opposing surface and contacts the inner wall of the water tank. This facilitates movement of the housing portion 100 according to the movement of the external magnetic member 420.

The wheel 118 is a member that rotates around a wheel axis fixed to the housing unit 100, and the wheel axis is preferably arranged parallel to the water surface and the inner wall of the water tank. As a result, the wheel 118 rolls along the inner wall of the water tank, and friction that occurs when the housing part 100 moves up and down can be minimized.

The present invention described above can be implemented in various other forms without departing from its technical idea or main features. Therefore, the above embodiments are merely examples in all respects and should not be construed as limited.

100: Housing part
200: pump unit
300: Filter part
400: fixing part
500: Heater unit

Claims (7)

A filtration device for an aquarium that is installed in a water tank of an aquarium to filter water,
A housing portion with a flow path formed therein;
a pump unit installed in the middle of the flow path to suck water into the housing unit and discharge the sucked water to the outside of the housing unit;
a filter unit installed in the middle of the flow path to filter water;
A fixing part that secures the housing to the inner wall of the water tank by magnetic force; and
a heater unit having a heater that controls the temperature of water in the flow path; Including,
The housing part includes a filtering space in which the filter part is provided, a heating space in which the heater part is provided, a bypass space connecting the filtering space and the heating space, a pumping space in which the pump part is provided, and a fixing space in which the fixing part is provided. compartmentalized,
A filtration device for an aquarium, wherein the flow paths are formed in the order of the filtering space, the bypass space, the heating space, and the pumping space. delete In claim 1,
The housing portion is provided with an inlet through which water flows in and an outlet through which water flows out,
Two or more inlets are formed on the outer surface of the housing and spaced apart from each other,
The filtration device for an aquarium, wherein the discharge port is formed in a direction to discharge water from the central portion of the housing portion toward the inside of the water tank. In claim 3,
A filtration device for an aquarium, wherein each of the filtering space and the bypass space is symmetrically disposed on both sides with the outlet as the center. In claim 1,
The fixing part includes an internal magnetic member made of a magnet or a magnetic material inside the housing part, and an external magnetic member made of a magnet or magnetic material provided on the outer wall of the water tank and coupled to the internal magnetic member by magnetic force. Filtration equipment for aquariums. In claim 5,
The housing portion is a filtration device for an aquarium, wherein at least a portion of an opposing surface facing the inner wall of the aquarium is fixed to be spaced apart from the inner wall of the aquarium. In claim 6,
The housing portion is a filtration device for an aquarium, characterized in that it is provided with a wheel that protrudes from the opposing surface and contacts the inner wall of the water tank to facilitate movement of the housing portion according to the movement of the external magnetic member.

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