KR102611600B1 - Modular fountain system - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention includes a cube frame formed in a cube-shaped frame structure to enable top-down stacking and left-right arrangement, and a cube frame formed in a cube-shape to enable top-down stacking and left-right arrangement with the cube frame. The top is open and an internal space is formed. A modular fountain comprising a pool cover block that accommodates water into the internal space and allows for hydroponic cultivation or fountain production, a cube frame in the shape of a plate, and a cover panel formed to cover the open upper part of the pool cover block. system can be provided. According to the above, since indoor and outdoor integrated operation is possible, it can be freely operated indoors or outdoors depending on the environment under the domestic climate with four seasons. It has a simple structure and is easy to install and move, making it easy to operate.

Description

Modular fountain system

The present invention relates to a modular fountain system, and more specifically, to a modular fountain system that can be displayed in various options such as vegetation, decoration, and fountains.

In general, water culture refers to a method of growing plants in a culture medium made of water and water-soluble nutrients without using soil. Fruit vegetables, vine plants, and other general plants can be grown hydroponically, and can be grown outdoors. And there is an advantage that plants can be easily grown without being affected by the indoor location.

Meanwhile, hydroponic facilities are being developed to enable such hydroponic cultivation, and these hydroponic facilities are generally manufactured and installed in the form of a fixed installation of a large-capacity water tank and a large-capacity pump to hold the water necessary for production according to the installation purpose. The functions are also structured to enable minimal operation in accordance with the single installation purpose.

However, under the domestic climate with four seasons, it is not possible to withstand damage from freezing and operate outdoors all year round, so aquatic facilities that can be operated not only outdoors but also indoors are needed, whereas the conventional aquatic facilities described above integrate indoors and outdoors. There was a problem that it was difficult to find an aquatic facility that could be operated.

In addition, conventional aquatic facilities had limitations in operating easily indoors and outdoors in all four seasons of the year, and because the joint structures such as water supply pipes were complex and numerous, it was not easy to change the size or configuration of the structure once it was designed or assembled. It was not possible to reconfigure it to suit the operating purpose depending on mobility and location of use, which made it difficult for users to freely change it to various forms.

Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2021-0099742

The present invention is a modular fountain that can be operated by integrating indoors and outdoors, can be operated easily, has improved mobility, and allows users to freely modify and combine them, enabling fountain production and hydroponic cultivation in response to the location of use and operation purpose. The purpose is to provide a system.

The present invention includes a cube frame formed in a cube-shaped frame structure so that it can be stacked up and down and arranged left and right; A pool cover block that is formed in a cube shape so that it can be stacked up and down and arranged left and right together with the cube frame, and has an open top and an inner space to accommodate water into the inner space to enable hydroponic cultivation or fountain production; It is possible to provide a modular fountain system comprising a cover panel formed in a plate shape to cover the open upper part of the cube frame and the full cover block.

Here, the present invention further includes a storage block inserted into the cube frame in a cube shape, wherein the storage block includes a cube-shaped block body with an open top and a receiving space for accommodating water therein, and the block body It may include a seating portion that is formed along the upper end of the block body and is bent against the side surface of the block body so that when the block body is inserted into the cube frame, the lower surface is seated on the upper surface of the cube frame to support the block body.

Additionally, the cover panel may be made of wood.

Furthermore, the present invention may further include a fixing clip that has a U-shaped cross-sectional shape and connects the cube frames by fitting frame sides of the cube frames adjacent to each other on the inside.

The cube frame may be made of a material that is attachable and detachable by magnetic force.

It further includes a fountain unit installed on the pool cover block or the storage block to produce a fountain, wherein the fountain unit is a water pump inserted into the inner space of the pool cover block or the receiving space of the storage block to supply water. It may be configured to include a fountain nozzle that is connected to the water pump through a supply line and sprays water supplied from the water pump.

In addition, the fountain unit may further include an anti-scattering filter that is coupled to the upper part of the pool cover block or the storage block to prevent scattering of the produced water sprayed from the fountain nozzle.

The modular fountain system according to the present invention is easy to create fountains and hydroponic cultivation, and can be operated indoors and outdoors, so it can be freely operated indoors or outdoors depending on the environment under domestic climate conditions with four seasons, and has a simple structure and installation. It is easy to operate due to its easy portability.

In addition, the modular fountain system according to the present invention is composed of cube-shaped modular units that can be reconfigured according to the mobility of the equipment and the operating purpose according to the location of use, making it easy to move and enabling the expandability of the structure through various arrangements. Users can freely modify and combine them depending on the installation location and operating purpose.

In addition, the modular fountain system according to the present invention can create an interior decoration space such as lighting as well as vegetation through hydroponic cultivation, and can also produce a fountain that can humidify and purify the air, so various effects can be obtained and can be used in offices or Its usability can be increased indoors.

In addition, since the modular fountain system according to the present invention is each independently configured in the form of a modular cube, various configurations are possible through simple assembly and maintenance is easy.

In addition, the modular fountain system according to the present invention can be easily fixed during assembly using magnetic force, and can improve assembly and fixation through fixing clips, and has a beautiful appearance by applying decorative wood panels, etc. can be provided.

In addition, the modular fountain system according to the present invention can prevent water splashing by efficiently recovering falling water and absorbing the shock of falling water through an anti-spattering filter, and can effectively block secondary scattering caused by water impact reflection.

1 is a diagram showing a modular fountain system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a modular fountain system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a perspective view showing a fixing clip capable of fixing cube frames in a modular fountain system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a diagram showing a fountain unit in a modular fountain system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is a diagram showing a state in which an anti-scattering filter is combined in a modular fountain system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 6 is a perspective view showing an anti-scattering filter in a modular fountain system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view showing the scattering prevention effect by the scattering prevention filter in the modular fountain system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment will be described with reference to the attached drawings so that the present invention can be understood in more detail.

Since the present invention can make various changes and have various embodiments, specific embodiments will be illustrated in the drawings and described in detail. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include all changes, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and technical scope of the present invention.

Terms such as first, second, etc. may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by the terms. The above terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, a first component may be named a second component, and similarly, the second component may also be named a first component without departing from the scope of the present invention. The term and/or includes any of a plurality of related stated items or a combination of a plurality of related stated items.

When a component is said to be "connected" or "connected" to another component, it is understood that it may be directly connected to or connected to the other component, but that other components may exist in between. It should be. On the other hand, when it is mentioned that a component is “directly connected” or “directly connected” to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components in between.

The terms used in this application are only used to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this application, terms such as “comprise” or “have” are intended to designate the presence of features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, but are not intended to indicate the presence of one or more other features. It should be understood that this does not exclude in advance the possibility of the existence or addition of elements, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by a person of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention pertains. Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the related technology, and should not be interpreted in an ideal or excessively formal sense unless explicitly defined in the present application. No. In addition, in order to facilitate overall understanding when describing the present invention, the same reference numerals are used for the same components in the drawings, and duplicate descriptions of the same components are omitted.

Hereinafter, a modular fountain system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be examined with reference to the drawings.

First, referring to Figure 1, the modular fountain system according to an embodiment of the present invention is formed of modular units so that users can freely modify and combine them, and for this purpose, it is formed in a cube shape to enable stacking up and down and arrangement from side to side. It can be formed to do so, and as shown, it can be used in a variety of ways, such as waterscapes, fountains, and decorations.

Looking at this modular fountain system in detail with reference to FIG. 2, the modular fountain system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a cube frame 100, a full cover block 200, a cover panel 300, and , may include a storage block 400 and a fountain unit 600.

The cube frame 100 may be formed as a frame structure to form a decorative space where vegetation or decoration is possible. In the drawing, the cube frame 100 is formed as a structure having 12 frames with each corner of a hexahedron, but this is an example, and in consideration of the supporting load and structural durability, the frame can be further increased or various types of frames such as truss structures can be used. Rescue is possible.

The cube frame 100 may be formed as a cube-shaped frame structure so that it can be stacked up and down and arranged left and right. In the drawing, the cube frame 100 may be formed as a cubic frame structure with the same horizontal, vertical, and width lengths to facilitate assembly and installation, but in a preferred embodiment, it may be formed in various shapes, including a rectangular parallelepiped. Of course.

The cube frame 100 may be made of a material that is attachable and detachable by magnetic force to ensure fixation after assembly. As an example of such a material, the cube frame 100 may use a neodymium magnet having magnetism, but it is not limited thereto, and of course, various magnets may be used as long as they can be attached and detached by the above-described magnetic force.

The full cover block 200 is formed in a cube shape so that it can be stacked up and down and arranged left and right, and can be formed in the same size as the cube frame 100 to be stacked or arranged together with the cube frame 100.

The pool cover block 200 has an open top and an internal space 210 is formed so that it can function as a water tank, so that water can be accommodated in the internal space 210, which allows hydroponic cultivation or fountain production.

At this time, the full cover block 200 may be formed of an opaque material so that the internal space 210 is not visible, but it may also be formed of a transparent or translucent material, and a design including various patterns may be applied.

Furthermore, the structural stability and durability of the full cover block 200 can be strengthened by inserting the cube frame 100 into the internal space.

The cover panel 300 may be formed in a plate shape to cover the open top of the cube frame 100 and the full cover block 200. The cover panel 300 is preferably formed to have the same planar shape corresponding to the planar shape of the cube frame 100 and the full cover block 200.

The cover panel 300 can be configured to be easily attached and detached from the cube frame 100. As an example of a configuration for this, the cover panel 300 may be equipped with a magnet at the lower corner adjacent to the cube frame 100 to enable attachment and detachment through magnetic force in response to the case where the cube frame 100 is made of a magnetic material. You can. Alternatively, the cover panel 300 may have a fitting portion protruding from the lower surface so as to be contacted and fitted to the upper frame of the cube frame 100.

The cover panel 300 is preferably formed of a wood panel that has decorative properties, but of course, this is a preferred embodiment and can be formed of various materials.

The storage block 400 can be inserted into the cube frame 100 in a cube shape, and an internal receiving space 411 is formed to serve as a water tank capable of producing vegetation or a fountain, like the above-described full cover block 200. You can.

The storage block 400 may include a block body 410 and a seating portion 420.

The block body 410 may be formed in a cube shape corresponding to the internal shape of the cube frame 100, and the upper part is open so that it can serve as a water tank, and a receiving space 411 for holding water is formed therein. Hydroponic cultivation or fountain production can be made possible.

The block body 410 may be formed of an opaque, transparent or translucent material, similar to the above-described full cover block 200, and may be formed of the same material as the full cover block 200 to maintain a unified feel. .

The seating portion 420 is formed along the upper end of the block body 410 and is coupled to the cube frame 100 when the block body 410 is inserted into the cube frame 100 to support the block body 410. Do it.

The seating portion 420 is coupled along the upper end of the block body 410 and is bent against the side of the block body 410 so as to contact the upper surface of the cube frame 100 so that the block body 410 is connected to the cube frame 100. When inserted into the inner surface, the lower surface may be seated on the upper surface of the cube frame 100 to support the block body 410.

Meanwhile, the seating portion 420, although not shown, has a protrusion formed on the lower surface to separate the lower surface from the upper surface of the cube frame 100, so that the user can easily take out the block body 410 through the spaced space. can do.

Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 3, the modular fountain system according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a fixing clip 500 connecting the cube frames 100 to ensure fixation between the cube frames 100. .

As shown, the fixing clip 500 has a U-shaped longitudinal cross-section and can connect the cube frames 100 by fitting the side surfaces of the upper frames of the cube frames 100 adjacent to each other on the inside.

Below, we will look at the fountain unit 600 that can produce fountains.

Referring to FIG. 4, the fountain unit 600 is installed on the full cover block 200 or the storage block 400 and includes the internal space 210 of the full cover block 200 and the receiving space of the storage block 400 ( 411) plays the role of producing a fountain through the water contained in it.

The fountain unit 600 may include a water pump 610, a supply line 620, and a fountain nozzle 630.

The water pump 610 serves to forcefully supply and circulate water to the outside.

The water pump 610 can be installed underwater or outside to circulate water. In the present invention, for mobility, it is installed in the inner space 210 of the full cover block 200 or the accommodation space 411 of the storage block 400. A submersible pump immersed in water can be applied.

Here, the water pump 610 can be configured to be one-to-one matched to the installation configuration of the pool cover block 200 or the storage block 400 to improve mobility, and for this purpose, a small pump is applied. desirable.

In addition, the water pump 610 enables automatic water supply and drainage operation as an option depending on the installation environment, and can also manually operate water supply and drainage anywhere indoors or outdoors.

The supply line 620 is connected to the water pump 610 and the fountain nozzle 630 and serves to supply water supplied from the water pump 610 to the spray nozzle. A known water hose can be applied. Detailed description will be omitted.

The fountain nozzle 630 is connected to the water pump 610 through the supply line 620 and serves to spray water supplied from the water pump 610. Here, the fountain nozzle 630 may be a known indoor fountain nozzle, and various nozzles may be applied depending on the type of fountain to be created.

The fountain nozzle 630 can be coupled to the cover panel 300 to fix its position, and can be detachably coupled to the cover panel 300 to enable replacement. At this time, the fountain nozzle 630 can be detachably fitted into the central part of the cover panel 300, and the cover panel 300 can be formed with a plurality of through holes to recover the sprayed water.

However, in a preferred embodiment, the fountain nozzle 630 can be positioned at a set position from the water surface (see Figure 1. 7) through a separate support other than the configuration installed on the cover panel 300, and in this case, the support Various configurations may be applied, such as a support bracket coupled to the upper side of the cube frame 100 or the full cover block 200 and detachably coupled to the fountain nozzle 630.

Furthermore, the fountain unit 600 can be operated as a floor fountain or an indoor or outdoor landscape fountain, and users can select and install it in various ways depending on the operating purpose.

According to the above, the modular fountain system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a pool cover block 200 and a storage block 400 that can be a water tank, and a cube that can provide a decoration space or a vegetation space. Including the frame 100, the cover panel 300, and the fountain unit 600, not only can vegetation and fountains be used, but they can also be decorative, providing various effects.

In addition, the modular fountain system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a full cover block 200, a storage block 400, a plurality of cube frames 100 (for example, 4), and a plurality of cover panels 300 ( For example, 4) and a fountain unit 600 may be configured as a basic set and modularized.

Referring to FIG. 5, the fountain unit 600 may include an anti-scattering filter 700 that can prevent the production water sprayed from the fountain nozzle 630 from scattering and improve the recovery rate.

In FIG. 6, this anti-scattering filter 700 has a primary recovery section for recovery of fresh water to minimize the scattering effect through efficient recovery of fresh water, and a filter to prevent secondary scattering caused by falling water colliding with the water surface. It may be formed including a cover section.

In detail, the anti-scattering filter 700 may be configured to include a body frame 710, support frames 720, and anti-scattering rib portions 730.

The body frame 710 is formed in the form of a border frame with an inner space formed, and is formed into a full cover block 200 or a storage block 400 corresponding to the upper shape of the combined full cover block 200 or storage block 400. It may be formed in a shape that can cover the open top of the.

In the drawing, the body frame 710 may be formed in a square shape corresponding to the shape of the cube-shaped full cover block 200 or storage block 400, but this is an embodiment of the full cover block 200 or storage block ( 400) Various shapes can be formed depending on the shape.

The body frame 710 forms the outer frame of the anti-spatter filter 700 and can be coupled along the upper end of the full cover block 200 or the storage block 400.

At this time, the body frame 710 may be combined with the full cover block 200 or the storage block 400 in various ways. As an example of this, the body frame 710 may be formed so that its lower surface is seated on the upper surface of the full cover block 200 or the storage block 400 and covers the open upper part.

Alternatively, the body frame 710 has a protruding fitting portion formed on the lower surface to prevent slip on the full cover block 200 or the storage block 400, and the protruding fitting portion is formed on the full cover block 200 or the storage block 400. ) can be formed to fit into contact with the inner surface of the.

A plurality of support frames 720 are located in the inner space of the body frame 710 and serve to form a framework to which the anti-scattering rib portion 730 is coupled inside the body frame 710.

The support frame 720 may be arranged radially in all directions around the jet orifice 721 through which water is sprayed, so that its inner end may be coupled to the jet orifice 721 and its outer end may be coupled to the body frame 710.

At this time, the injection port 721 may be formed in a circular shape as shown in the portion where the produced water is sprayed by the fountain nozzle 630, and is preferably located in the center of the body frame 710.

The scattering prevention rib portion 730 has a set width and is coupled to the support frame 720 in the form of a rib along the outside of the injection hole 721, and a plurality of them are radially spaced at a set distance with the injection hole 721 as a concentric circle. Accordingly, they may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other.

In detail, the scattering prevention rib portion 730 may include recovery ribs 731 and cover ribs 732.

The recovery rib 731 is located adjacent to the injection port 721 in the falling area where the produced water falls, and serves to absorb the kinetic energy of the produced water by contacting the falling produced water.

In other words, as shown in FIG. 7, the recovery rib 731 contacts the falling water after spraying before it collides with the water surface, absorbing the kinetic energy of the falling water and reducing the size of the falling water droplets.

On the other hand, the recovery rib 731 may be formed to be inclined with respect to the falling direction of the falling water in order to change the water impact angle of the falling water, and the incline direction slopes downward from the upper end to the lower end as shown. It may be positioned outside the upper end and inclined to lie down.

The recovery ribs 731 may be formed to be inclined at a set first angle, have a set first width, and be arranged to be spaced apart according to a first separation distance. At this time, the first angle and first separation distance may vary depending on the falling speed and quantity of the water produced.

As described above, the recovery rib 731 adjusts the falling direction of the direct water to the slope, thereby changing the impact angle with respect to the water surface from a right angle to an acute angle, thereby reducing the impact of water surface collision, thereby reducing the secondary scattering water caused by rebound during water surface impact. The total amount can be reduced.

The cover rib 732 is located in the cover area between the recovery rib 731 and the body frame 710, and forms a cover surface corresponding to the scattering of splashing water that collides with the surface of the water after falling. It plays a role in preventing.

This cover rib 732 may be formed to be inclined with respect to the falling direction to form a cover surface that corresponds to the scattering of water colliding with the water surface.

Here, the cover rib 732, like the recovery rib 731, may be inclined downward from the upper end to the lower end, and the lower end may be positioned outside the upper end and inclined so as to lie down.

Furthermore, the cover ribs 732 may be formed to be inclined at a set second angle and may be arranged to be spaced apart according to a second separation distance.

In this way, the cover rib 732 forms a cover surface that responds to the scattering of scattering water that collides with the water surface and prevents it from escaping outside the water tank, thereby solving operational problems caused by scattering during production and preventing water shortages due to scattering. This can reduce operating costs and provide operational convenience.

Meanwhile, the above-described recovery ribs 731 and cover ribs 732 have different configurations as their respective purposes are different.

Looking at the inclination angle of the recovery rib 731 and the cover rib 732 as an example of this configuration, the first angle of the recovery rib 731 is greater than the second angle of the cover rib 732 with respect to the falling direction (vertical direction). It is preferable that it be formed at a smaller angle.

This is because, in the case of the recovery rib 731, it is intended to adjust the falling direction to a slope by colliding with the falling direct water, while the cover rib 732 is intended to cover the scattering water and prevent scattering. This is because it is preferable to lay it in a more horizontal direction to secure coverage.

In addition, looking at the width (width) of the recovery ribs 731 and the cover ribs 732, when the cover ribs 732 are formed to have a second width, the second width is formed to be larger than the first width for coverage. It is preferable that the first distance between the recovery ribs 731 is shorter than the second distance between the cover ribs 732. This is because the recovery ribs 731 are closely arranged with a smaller width to more effectively reduce the size of the falling water droplets, and the cover ribs 732 are to effectively cover the scattering of the scattered water.

The present invention has been described with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings, but these are merely exemplary, and those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and equivalent other embodiments are possible therefrom. Therefore, the true scope of technical protection of the present invention should be determined by the technical spirit of the attached patent claims.

100: Cube frame 200: Full cover block
210: Internal space 300: Cover panel
400: storage block 410: block body
411: accommodation space 420: seating portion
500: Fixed clip 600: Fountain unit
610: water pump 620: supply line
630: Fountain nozzle 700: Anti-scattering filter
710: Body frame 720: Support frame
721: Nozzle 730: Anti-scattering rib part
731: recovery rib 732: cover rib

Claims (7)

A cube frame formed in a cube-shaped frame structure so that it can be stacked up and down and arranged left and right;
A pool cover block that is formed in a cube shape so that it can be stacked up and down and arranged left and right together with the cube frame, and has an open top and an inner space to accommodate water into the inner space to enable hydroponic cultivation or fountain production;
A block body is inserted into the cube frame in a cube shape, the upper part is open in a cube shape, and a receiving space for receiving water is formed therein, and the block body is formed along the upper end of the block body and bent against the side of the block body. When the block body is inserted into the cube frame, a storage block whose lower surface is seated on the upper surface of the cube frame and includes a seating portion that supports the block body;
a cover panel formed in a plate shape to cover the open upper part of the cube frame and the full cover block;
A fountain unit installed on the pool cover block or the storage block to produce a fountain; Including,
The fountain unit is,
It includes an anti-scattering filter that is coupled to the pool cover block or an upper part of the storage block to prevent scattering of the produced water sprayed from the fountain unit,
The anti-scattering filter is,
A body frame formed in the form of a border frame with an inner space formed and coupled to the open upper part of the pool cover block or the storage block, and a body frame located in the inner space and disposed radially in all directions around a nozzle through which water is sprayed, The inner end is coupled to the nozzle and the outer end is coupled to a plurality of support frames coupled to the body frame, and is coupled to the support frame in a rib shape along the outside of the nozzle, and a plurality of support frames are radially concentric with the nozzle. It includes anti-scattering ribs arranged to be spaced apart from each other,
The scattering prevention rib part,
Located adjacent to the injection port in a falling area where the produced water falls, recovery ribs that contact the falling produced water to absorb the kinetic energy of the produced water, and located in a cover area between the recovery rib and the body frame, and located on the water surface. A modular fountain system comprising cover ribs that prevent scattering of water colliding with the water.
delete According to claim 1,
The cover panel is,
A modular fountain system characterized by being formed with panels made of wood.
According to claim 1,
A modular fountain system having a U-shaped cross-sectional shape and further comprising a fixing clip that connects the cube frames by fitting the frame sides of the cube frames adjacent to each other on the inside.
According to claim 1,
The cube frame is,
A modular fountain system characterized by being made of a material that can be attached and detached by magnetic force.
According to claim 1,
The fountain unit is,
A water pump inserted into the inner space of the pool cover block or the receiving space of the storage block to supply water,
A modular fountain system comprising a fountain nozzle that is connected to the water pump through a supply line and sprays water supplied from the water pump. delete

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