KR20220111174A - Flowerpot that can raise ornamental fish - Google Patents

Abstract

An embodiment of the present invention provides a flowerpot capable of raising ornamental fish which comprises: a water tank; a holder for cultivating plants located on an upper unit of the water tank and capable of cultivating plants; a pump pumping water from the water tank to the holder for cultivating plants; and a guide unit guiding the flow of the water so that the water received from the pump is introduced into the holder for cultivating plants and the water tank.

Description

A pot for growing ornamental fish {FLOWERPOT THAT CAN RAISE ORNAMENTAL FISH}

The present invention relates to a pot for growing ornamental fish. More specifically, it relates to a flowerpot that can grow ornamental fish with a filter positioned outside the tank to increase the convenience of use.

In the past, fish tanks and pots were raised differently. However, recently, fish tanks and pots that can grow fish and plants together have appeared. These pots or tanks have a filter installed inside, and a separate oxygen supply device is installed outside to filter the water in the pot or tank.

Such a conventional flowerpot, by installing a filter inside the flowerpot, has a problem in that the entire inside of the flowerpot must be emptied during installation and cleaning of the filter. The filter installed inside the flowerpot has a problem that makes it difficult for the user to manage the flowerpot.

In addition, the conventional flowerpot has a problem in that an air hose protruding out of the flowerpot is essential to connect the filter installed inside the flowerpot and the oxygen supply installed outside the flowerpot. Such an air hose makes it difficult for a user to manage flowerpots, and impairs aesthetics in indoor gardening.

Japanese Patent No. 3209992

The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a device in which the filter is located outside the water tank to provide a user's convenience in managing flowerpots.

Another technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a flowerpot that is selectively combined with a filter located outside the water tank to increase user convenience.

Another problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a flowerpot that allows water supplied for plant cultivation to be automatically circulated without staying in one place.

Another technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to filter the water inside the water tank without a separate hose protruding from the outside of the flowerpot, to provide convenience for the user in management, and to provide a device that gives an aesthetic feeling in gardening.

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

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 following description.

A pot for growing ornamental fish according to an embodiment of the present invention for solving the above technical problem is a water tank, located on the upper part of the water tank, a holder for plant cultivation capable of cultivating plants, and water in the water tank for plant cultivation It may include a pump for pumping the holder, and a guide part for guiding the flow of water so that the water received from the pump is introduced into the holder for plant cultivation and the inside of the water tank.

In one embodiment, in the guide part, a guide channel through which the water discharged from the pump flows into the water tank and the holder for plant cultivation is formed, and the water flowing through the guide channel is provided in the guide channel other than the holder for plant cultivation. A guide groove introduced to the side may be formed.

In one embodiment, the holder for plant cultivation, a water inlet hole is formed in the side or lower portion, is inserted into the water inlet hole, and the water flowing from the outer surface of the holder for plant cultivation into the water core for introducing into the holder for plant cultivation may further include

In an embodiment, it may further include a drain plate coupled to the water tank and guiding the water in the water tank downward.

In one embodiment, the drain plate has a supply channel formed on a bottom surface for guiding the water discharged from the pump to the upper surface of the drain plate, and the supply channel is for directly supplying the water discharged from the pump to the water tank A first supply hole for and a second supply hole for supplying to the holder for plant cultivation may be formed.

In one embodiment, it may further include a filter for filtering the water collected by the ramp.

In one embodiment, the air hose for guiding the outside air to the venturi pipe, and a backflow prevention part installed in 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, further comprising a first connection part through which water flows into the filter from the lower part of the water tank, and a second connection part through which filtered water flows from the filter to the pump, among the first and second connection parts At least one may consist of a pair of check valves.

In one embodiment, a central portion in which a hole through which water can flow freely on both sides is formed, a first protrusion formed integrally with the central portion and protruding to one side, and a first protrusion coupled to the first protrusion to pressurize all of the pair of check valves and a second protrusion, wherein the protrusion member may be inserted between the pair of check valves.

In one embodiment, a hole is formed at one end of the first protruding member, the second protruding member includes a head portion and a body portion, and the diameter of the hole is smaller than the diameter of the head portion and larger than the diameter of the body portion, The length of the body portion may be greater than the sum of the width of the central portion and the length of the first protrusion.

1 is a view for explaining a pot that can grow ornamental fish according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a view for explaining in more detail the configuration of a flowerpot capable of growing an ornamental fish according to an embodiment of the present invention described with reference to FIG. 1. Referring to FIG.
3 is a detailed view for explaining in more detail a guide part of a flowerpot that can grow an ornamental fish according to an embodiment of the present invention described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 .
4 and 5 are specific views for explaining in more detail a holder for plant cultivation in a pot that can grow ornamental fish according to an embodiment of the present invention described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 .
6 is a view for explaining in more detail the water wick of the holder for plant cultivation described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5 .
7 is a plan view of a drain plate according to an embodiment of the present invention described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 .
8 is a view showing the drain plate of FIG. 7 upside down in the left and right directions.
9 is a view showing a coupling relationship between the filter and the water tank connected thereto according to an embodiment of the present invention.
10 and 11 are views for explaining a first connection part and a second connection part made of a pair of check valves.
12 is a view for explaining the protrusion member according to an embodiment of the present invention in more detail.
13 is a view for explaining in more detail the structure of the venturi tube according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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 apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the technical spirit of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments, but may be implemented in various different forms, and only the following embodiments complete the technical spirit of the present invention, and in the technical field to which the present invention belongs It is provided to fully inform those of ordinary skill 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 the components of each drawing, it should be noted that the same components are given the same reference numerals as much as possible even though they are indicated 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 thereof will be omitted.

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

In addition, in describing the components of the present invention, terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), (b), etc. may be used. These terms are only for distinguishing the elements from other elements, and the essence, order, or order of the elements are not limited by the terms. When it is described that a component is “connected”, “coupled” or “connected” to another component, the component may be directly connected or connected to the other component, but another component is between each component. It should be understood that elements may also be "connected," "coupled," or "connected."

As used herein, "comprises" and/or "comprising" refers to the presence of one or more other components, steps, operations and/or elements mentioned. or addition is not excluded.

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

Hereinafter, a configuration of a flowerpot capable of growing ornamental fish according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 1 . 1 is a view for explaining a pot that can grow ornamental fish according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1 , a flowerpot capable of plant cultivation according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a water tank 100 , a holder for plant cultivation 200 , a pump 300 , and a guide unit 400 .

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

In some embodiments, the tank 100 may be a space for raising ornamental fish. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and various aquatic organisms may be raised in the water tank 100 .

Also, in some embodiments, the water tank 100 may be made of polycarbonate. According to the present embodiment, there is no risk of damage, and the user's management convenience can be increased. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and any material capable of accommodating water may be used for manufacturing the water tank 100 .

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

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

In one embodiment, a hydroponic plant or a non-hydroponic plant may be grown in the holder 200 for plant cultivation. According to an embodiment of the present invention, by providing a tank 100 capable of cultivating ornamental fish and a holder 200 for plant cultivation capable of cultivating plants together, a user can easily produce optimized indoor gardening.

A detailed description of the holder 200 for plant cultivation will be described later with reference to FIG. 4 .

Next, the pump 300 pumps the water in the water tank 100 to the holder 200 for plant cultivation. Although not shown in FIG. 1 , it will be described with reference to FIG. 2 .

The pump 300 according to an embodiment may pump and deliver the water in the water tank 100 to the holder 200 for plant cultivation.

The pump 300 may be located inside the water tank 100 or may be located outside. When the pump 300 is located inside the water tank 100, noise caused by the pump can be reduced. If the space of the water tank 100 is insufficient or if it is a mini potted plant, the pump 300 may be located outside to secure the inner space of the water tank 100 .

In addition, water from the lower part of the water tank 100 may be directly introduced into the water tank 100 . This will be described later.

Next, the guide unit 400 guides the flow of water so that the water received from the pump 300 is introduced into the holder 200 for plant cultivation and the water tank 100 .

The guide unit 400 may receive water pumped from the pump 300 and raised up to the upper part of the water tank 300 and flow it in an open state to the outside of the water tank, thereby providing a natural humidification effect. In addition, the water flowing through the guide unit 400 flows down the outer surface of the holder for plant cultivation 200 , some flows into the holder 200 for plant cultivation, and some flows into the water tank 100 . As the water continuously circulates in this way, it is possible to supply moisture to plants, filter pollutants by a device to be described later, and provide natural moisture to the room. In addition, since it circulates continuously, there is an effect that water does not rot.

Specific details of the guide unit 400 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3 to be described later.

FIG. 2 is a view for explaining in more detail the configuration of a flowerpot capable of growing an ornamental fish according to an embodiment of the present invention described with reference to FIG. 1. Referring to FIG.

3 is a detailed view for explaining in more detail the guide part of a flowerpot that can grow ornamental fish according to an embodiment of the present invention described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 .

1 to 3, the guide part 400 has a guide channel 410 that flows before the water discharged from the pump 300 flows into the water tank 100 and the holder 200 for plant cultivation is formed, A guide groove 420 through which flowing water flows into the outer surface of the holder 200 for plant cultivation may be formed in the guide channel 410 .

The guide unit 400 may be positioned between the water tank 100 and the holder 200 for plant cultivation. The guide part 400 may have a first coupling part 430 for coupling to the upper rim 110 of the water tank 100 on the outside of the guide part 400 may be formed, and for plant cultivation inside the guide part 400 . A second coupling portion 440 coupled to the upper outer side of the holder 200 may be formed. In an embodiment of the present invention, although illustrated as being caught in a locking manner, the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto, and may be coupled in various forms such as a fitting or insertion method.

In addition, the guide part 400 may be formed with an insertion hole 450 into which the fountain rod 120 discharged from the pump 300 and guided to the upper part of the water tank 100 is inserted. The fountain rod 120 may be disposed in the height direction of the water tank 100 through a hole formed in the drain plate 400 and the guide part 400 to be described later. The fountain rod 120 may be in the form of a tube extending to the lower and upper portions of the water tank, and the material of the fountain rod 120 may be the same and similar material to the water tank 100 .

1 to 3, the water pumped to the upper part by the pump 300 and discharged from the fountain rod 120 flows along the guide channel 410 of the guide part 400 to supply moisture to the room. have.

The guide water channel 410 is preferably a water channel exposed to the outside of the water tank 100 . As water flows through the water channel exposed to the water tank 100 , it can supply moisture to the room where the water tank is installed, thereby serving as a natural humidifier. The guide channel 410 may be formed outside the holder 200 for plant cultivation, flow to the outside, and be supplied to the holder 200 for plant cultivation.

Meanwhile, at least one guide groove 420 may be formed in the guide channel 410 . The guide groove 420 is not limited in size or shape to any one. The area of the guide groove 420 may vary depending on the size of the water tank 100 , the size of the holder 200 for plant cultivation, the performance of the pump 300 , and the like. The guide groove 420 may be one, but may be formed in plurality. The size and number of the guide grooves 420 is sufficient enough that the water flowing through the guide channel 410 stably flows into the holder 200 for plant cultivation.

The water flowing along the guide channel 410 flows down along the outer surface of the holder 200 for plant cultivation through the guide groove 420 . A part of this water is introduced into the holder 200 for plant cultivation by the water wick 220 coupled to the water inlet hole 210 of the holder 200 for plant cultivation, which will be described later, and the rest flows into the inside of the water tank 100 . can be In addition, although not shown, one or more holes may be formed in the bottom of the holder for plant cultivation. Accordingly, water not absorbed by plants in the holder 200 for plant cultivation may be introduced into the water tank 100 through a hole in the bottom.

Therefore, the water inside the water tank 100 is pumped by the pump 300 to form a circulation system that flows into the guide unit 400 , the plant holder 200 , and the water tank 100 . Therefore, management is very convenient, the holder 200 for plant cultivation and plants can be grown, and the water tank 300 can be used as a flowerpot, so that various gardening can be easily produced.

Next, the holder 200 for plant cultivation will be described.

4 and 5 are diagrams for specifically explaining the holder 200 for plant cultivation according to an embodiment. 4 shows a state in which the water wick 220 is inserted into the holder 200 for plant cultivation, and FIG. 5 shows a state in which the water wick 220 is not inserted.

4 and 5, in the holder 200 for plant cultivation according to an embodiment of the present invention, a water inlet hole 210 may be formed in the side or lower portion. Through this, the water flowing on the side of the holder 200 for plant cultivation may be introduced into the inside. In addition, the holder 200 for plant cultivation may include a water wick 220 inserted into the water inlet hole 210 . The water wick 220 may serve to absorb the moisture introduced into the moisture inlet hole 210 and supply it to the inside of the plant.

3 to 5 , the water inlet hole 210 may be formed below the outer surface facing the guide groove 420 among the outer surfaces of the holder 200 for plant cultivation. Since the water flowing through the guide channel 410 flows to the outer surface of the holder 200 for plant cultivation through the guide groove 420 , when the water inlet hole 210 is formed at the bottom of the guide groove 420 , moisture is efficiently absorbed can be absorbed by

Since the amount of moisture required may be different depending on the plant to be grown in the holder 200 for plant cultivation, a plurality of moisture inlet holes 210 may be formed instead of one to control moisture. When the plant to be grown requires relatively much moisture, the water wick 220 can be inserted into the plurality of moisture inlet holes 210 to increase the inflow of moisture into the holder 210 for plant cultivation, and a plant requiring little moisture In this case, the water inflow can be reduced by inserting the water wick 220 into a small number of water inlet holes 210 .

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the moisture inlet hole 210 may also be formed in a slice shape. At this time, the water wick 220 may be formed to correspond to the shape of the water inlet hole 210 to absorb water flowing to the outside. The water wick 220 can increase the inflow of moisture into the holder 210 for plant cultivation by inserting the water wick 220 into a plurality of moisture inlet holes 210 when the plant to be grown requires relatively much moisture. , in the case of a plant requiring little moisture, insert the water wick 220 into a small number of water inlet holes 210, and insert an empty water wick for the rest, or the size of the hole size of the water inlet hole 210 instead of the water wick 220 It can be blocked with a suitable lid or cover to prevent the inflow of imports. The water wick 220 will be further described below.

6 is a view for explaining the water wick in detail.

As shown in FIG. 6 , the water wick 220 according to an exemplary embodiment is illustrated in a cylindrical shape as a whole, but is not limited thereto. It does not necessarily have to be a cylinder, and may be an elliptical cylinder, a polygonal pillar, a horn shape, a truncated horn shape, or a spherical shape. The water wick 220 is preferably made of a material that can absorb moisture well.

4 and 6, the water wick 220 is a case 230 that covers the absorbent member capable of absorbing water, and a fixing plate ( 240) may be included. The absorbent member may be formed of a material that absorbs water well, such as a sponge. The absorption member may be located in the space 250 formed by the case 230 and the fixing plate 240 . The fixing plate 240 is shown in the form of a disk, but may vary depending on the shape of the moisture inlet hole 210 . The fixing plate 240 may have a hole (not shown) formed in the center for moisture to pass therethrough. The water wick 220 may be integrally formed with the fixing plate 240 and the case 230, or may be assembled by being coupled to each other. When the fixing plate 240 and the case 230 are coupled to each other, a fitting portion (not shown) for fixing the case 230 may be formed in the fixing plate 240 . The fitting part surrounds the case 230 from the outside, and may be formed in a cut shape so that moisture flows into the absorbent member.

Next, a drain plate according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

Referring to FIG. 2 , the pot for growing ornamental fish according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a drain plate 500 coupled to the water tank 100 and guiding the water of the water tank 100 downward. can

The drain plate 500 may be located under the water tank 100 . The drain plate 500 is preferably located at the lowest possible, but is not necessarily limited thereto. When the pump 300 is located on the lower side of the water tank 100 , the drain plate 500 leaves a minimum space for the pump 300 and the minimum amount of water to be pumped by the pump 300 to exist thereon. A drain plate 500 may be located.

Hereinafter, the drain plate 500 according to an embodiment will be described in detail.

7 is a plan view illustrating a drain plate according to an embodiment, and FIG. 8 is a view inverted in the left and right direction.

7 and 8 , in the drain plate 500 according to an embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of drain holes 510 for draining the water of the water tank 100 downward may be formed. The drain hole 510 may be formed outside the drain plate 500 . The water in the water tank 100 is drained downward through the drain hole 510 . Without complicated devices or configurations for drainage, it is simple and cost-saving because gravity is used.

7 and 8 , the drain plate 500 according to an embodiment includes a first supply hole 530 through which water pumped from the pump 300 flows into the water tank 100 and a fountain delivered to the upper portion. A second supply hole 540 into which the rod 120 is inserted may be formed. In addition, a supply channel 560 guiding from the pump 300 to the first supply hole 530 and the second supply hole 540 may be formed. The supply channel 560 may serve as a guide for supplying the water pumped from the pump 300 to the tank 100 and the holder 200 for plant cultivation. At this time, the ratio of the water channel area where the first supply hole 530 is located and the water channel area where the second supply hole 540 is located is transmitted through the first supply hole 530 and the second supply hole 540 . It can be determined by the amount of water. Although the ratio of the channel area of the first supply hole 53 to the channel area of the second supply hole 540 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown as 85:15, it is not necessarily limited thereto. It may vary depending on the size of the water tank 100 , the installation height and location of the holder 200 for plant cultivation, the performance of the pump 300 , etc.

In addition, referring to FIGS. 7 and 8 , the positions at which the drain hole 510 and the first and second supply holes 530 and 540 are formed on the upper surface of the drain plate 500 according to an embodiment of the present invention. It may be formed higher than the bottom surface of the drain plate 500 . Dust or dirt introduced into the water tank sinks to the bottom of the upper surface of the drain plate. Accordingly, the dust or dirt that has settled on the bottom surface flows into the lower part of the water tank through the drain hole 510 or the first and second supply holes 530 and 540 , etc. can be prevented from becoming

In addition, components for facilitating separation of the drain plate 500 from the water tank 100 may be included. Referring to FIG. 7 , a tong unit 521 capable of separating the drain plate 500 from the water tank 100 by holding it with a forceps tool such as pliers may be formed.

Although not shown, according to another embodiment of the present invention, a separation hole (not shown) for separation may be formed on the upper surface of the drain plate 500 . The drain plate 500 may be easily separated from the water tank by inserting a mechanism into the separation hole.

In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, it may further include a filter 600 for filtering the water drained to the lower part of the water tank. Here, the filter 600 may refer to any configuration that performs a function of filtering water in the water tank 100 . In one embodiment, filter 600 may include one or more filter media. Here, the filter medium may include any one of a physical, biological, and chemical filter medium. In one embodiment, a first filter medium may be inserted into the front end, and a second filter medium different from the first filter medium may be inserted into the rear end. Another property is that by using the filter medium, the water in the water tank 100 can be filtered, and the filtration performance can be further improved.

Since the filter 600 is located outside the tank 100 in the pot for growing ornamental fish according to an embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to increase the user's convenience in management. Furthermore, since the filter 600 can be attached to the water tank 100 in a detachable manner, water can be filtered using the filter 600 if necessary.

9 is a view showing a coupling relationship between the filter and the water tank connected thereto according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 9 , water in the water tank 100 passes through the drain plate 500 and flows into the lower portion of the water tank 100 . The introduced water may be introduced into the inclined waterway 150 formed in the lower part of the water tank. The sloped waterway 150 means a waterway having a sloped surface, and there may be a plurality of sloped waterways. The water introduced into the sloped waterway 150 is introduced into the filter 600 through the first connecting portions 160 and 610 . The water filtered by the filter 600 flows into the pump 300 through the second connection parts 620 and 170 . The water introduced into the pump 300 may be pumped and delivered into the holder 200 for plant cultivation and the water tank 100 .

Here, the first connecting portions 160 and 610 and the second connecting portions 170 and 620 may be opened when the drain plate 500 and the filter 600 are combined, and closed when the drain plate 500 and the filter 600 are separated. have. To this end, at least one pair of check valves among the first connection parts 160 and 610 and the second connection parts 170 and 620 may be used.

10 and 11 are views for explaining that the first and second connection parts are made of a pair of check valves according to an embodiment of the present invention.

10 and 11, the cartridge type check valve according to an embodiment of the present invention may be arranged so that a pair of check valves face each other.

In general, the cartridge-type check valve is closed with a pressure palm supported by a spring, so that the inlet is closed unless the pressure plate is pressed with a constant pressure, and water does not flow. If the pressure plate is pressed with an object or when the pressure of water exceeds a certain level, the pressure plate is opened and water can pass through.

In addition, when a pair of cartridge check valves are disposed to face each other, a protruding member may be inserted between the pair of check valves to press the pressure plate.

12 is a view for explaining the protrusion member 700 according to an embodiment of the present invention in more detail.

12, the protrusion member 700 according to an embodiment of the present invention has a center 710 in which holes 710a are formed so that water can flow, and first and second protrusions 720 and 730 on both sides. may include. In this case, the first protrusion 720 may be integrally formed with the central portion 710 , and the second protrusion 730 may be formed as a separate member and coupled to each other.

Referring to FIG. 12 , the hole 710a formed in the central portion 710 may be a plurality of small holes. Also, the second protrusion 730 may include a head portion 730a and a body portion 730b. The head portion 730a may have a body portion 730b in the form of a column, and the diameter of the head portion 730a may be larger than that of the body portion 730b. A coupling hole 720a may be formed at one end of the first protrusion 720, and the diameter of the coupling hole 720a is smaller than or equal to the diameter of the first protrusion 730a, and greater than the diameter of the body 730b. can be formed large.

Also, the length of the body portion 730b may be greater than the sum of the width of the center portion 710 and the length of the first protrusion portion 720 . Accordingly, one end of the head portion 730a and the body portion 730b may pressurize both check valves.

10 to 12, when the second protrusion 730 is fitted into the first protrusion 720, the head 730a of the second protrusion 730 presses the check valve on one side, and the second protrusion ( One end of the body portion 730b of the 730 pressurizes the remaining check valves to open the press plates of the two check valves, thereby allowing water to flow. By this operating principle, when the water tank 100 and the filter 600 are combined, water flows, and when the water tank 100 and the filter 600 are separated, the pressure plate closes and the water flow is blocked. That is, it enables the attachment and detachment of the filter 600 more stably by using a pair of check valves.

Next, the filtered water is led to a pump.

More specifically, referring to FIG. 9 , the water filtered by the filter 600 is introduced into the pump 300 through the water inlet hose 383 . The filtered water passing through the water inlet hose 383 may be mixed with the air passing through the air hose 381 in the venturi tube 380 and introduced into the pump 300 along the mixing outlet hose 385.

13 is a view for explaining in more detail the structure of the venturi tube according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 13 , the internal structure of the venturi tube 380 is embodied. The venturi tube 380 may include a water inlet hose 383 , an air hose 381 , and a mixing outlet hose 385 . For example, filtered water may be introduced into the water inlet hose 383 . In addition, air may be introduced into the air hose 381 . At this time, the filtered water and air introduced through the water inlet hose 383 and the air hose 381 may be mixed and introduced into the first pump 321 through the mixed discharge hose 385 of the venturi tube 380 . .

The venturi tube 380 shown in FIG. 13 schematically illustrates the general structure of the venturi tube 380, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The mechanical operation in which the venturi tube 380 functions can be described by the Bernoulli equation, which is obvious to those skilled in the art, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted. Any structure capable of introducing and discharging a fluid without a separate power source may be included in the present invention.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, air is introduced without a separate oxygen supply, so that the filtered water and the introduced air can be mixed. Therefore, for the survival of the ornamental fish living in the tank 100 , filtered water containing air having a standard concentration or more may be introduced into the tank 100 .

In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, water can be continuously supplied to the inside of the holder 200 for plant cultivation and the water tank 100 using a single pump 300, and when the filter 600 is detached, By supplying the filtered water to the inside of the holder 200 and the tank 100 for plant cultivation, the filtered water can be supplied to fish and plants including ornamental fish.

In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, it may further include a backflow prevention part installed on the air hose 381 to prevent water from flowing backward through the air hose. According to the embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to prevent the water flowing into the water inlet hose 383 from flowing back into the air hose 381 .

In addition, when the water tank 100 and the filter 600 or the stand (not shown) are separated by using a coupling structure using a pair of check valves, it is possible to effectively prevent water from flowing.

As for the potted plants that can grow ornamental fish described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 13 so far, the filter is located outside the water tank, so that the user can conveniently manage the potted plants. More specifically, in the replacement of the filter, the filter or stand can be replaced without the hassle of completely emptying the water tank.

Features, structures, effects, etc. described in the above embodiments are included in at least one embodiment of the present invention, and are not necessarily limited to only one embodiment. Furthermore, features, structures, effects, etc. illustrated in each embodiment can be combined or modified for other embodiments by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the embodiments belong. Accordingly, the contents related to such combinations and modifications should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the present invention.

In addition, although the embodiment has been described above, it is merely an example and does not limit the present invention, and those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains are exemplified above in a range that does not depart from the essential characteristics of the present embodiment. It can be seen that various modifications and applications that have not been made are possible. For example, each component specifically shown in the embodiment can be implemented by modification. And differences related to such modifications and applications should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention defined in the appended claims.

100: water tank
200: holder for growing plants
210: moisture inlet hole
220: water wick
300: pump
400: guide unit
500: drain plate
600: filter

Claims (19)

water tank;
a holder for plant cultivation that is located on the upper part of the water tank and can grow plants;
a pump for pumping the water in the tank to the holder for plant cultivation; and
Comprising a guide part for guiding the flow of water so that the water received from the pump is introduced into the holder for plant cultivation and the inside of the water tank,
A pot for growing ornamental fish. According to claim 1,
In the guide part,
A guide channel through which the water discharged from the pump flows into the water tank and the holder for plant cultivation is formed, and a guide groove is formed in the guide channel through which the water flowing through the guide channel flows into the outer surface of the holder for plant cultivation. ,
A pot for growing ornamental fish. According to claim 1,
The guide part,
The outer side is connected to the upper part of the water tank, and the inner side is connected to the upper part of the holder for plant cultivation, so that the holder for plant cultivation is mounted on the upper part of the water tank,
A pot for growing ornamental fish. 4. The method of claim 3,
The guide unit,
A first coupling part is formed on the outside to be hooked on the upper rim of the water tank, and a second coupling part hooked with the upper outside of the holder for plant cultivation is formed on the inside,
A pot for growing ornamental fish. 3. The method of claim 2,
The holder for plant cultivation,
A water inlet hole is formed on the side or the lower part,
Further comprising a water wick inserted into the water inlet hole and flowing water flowing on the outer surface of the holder for plant cultivation into the holder for plant cultivation,
A pot for growing ornamental fish. 6. The method of claim 5,
The moisture inlet hole,
Among the outer surfaces of the holder for plant cultivation, formed below the outer surface facing the guide groove,
Pots for growing ornamental fish 7. The method of claim 6,
The water wick,
a cover part covering the absorbent member mounted therein; and
A pot for growing ornamental fish, including a fixing plate for fixing one end of the absorbing member and blocking the water inlet hole According to claim 1,
Combined with the water tank, further comprising a drain plate for guiding the water in the water tank to a lower portion,
A pot for growing ornamental fish. 9. The method of claim 8,
The drain plate is
A plurality of drain holes for draining the water of the water tank to the lower side are formed on the outside,
A pot for growing ornamental fish. 10. The method of claim 9,
The drain plate is
A supply channel for guiding the water discharged from the pump to the upper surface of the drain plate is formed on the bottom surface,
A first supply hole for directly supplying the water discharged from the pump to the water tank and a second supply hole for supplying the holder for plant cultivation are formed in the supply channel,
A pot for growing ornamental fish. 11. The method of claim 10,
Further comprising a fountain rod coupled to the second supply hole to deliver water to the holder for plant cultivation,
The guide portion is formed with an insertion hole to which the fountain rod is coupled,
A pot for growing ornamental fish. 10. The method of claim 9,
On the lower surface of the water tank,
An inclined waterway for collecting water drained through the drain hole is formed,
A pot for growing ornamental fish. 13. The method of claim 12,
Further comprising a filter for filtering the water collected by the slope waterway,
A pot for growing ornamental fish. 14. The method of claim 13,
Further comprising a venturi pipe through which external air is introduced and mixed with water that has passed through the filter and discharged to the pump,
A pot for growing ornamental fish. 15. The method of claim 14,
an air hose for guiding the outside air to the venturi tube; and
Further comprising a backflow prevention part installed in the air hose to prevent the water passing through the filter from flowing back to the outside through the air hose,
A pot for growing ornamental fish. 14. The method of claim 13,
a first connection part through which water is introduced into the filter from the lower part of the water tank; and
A second connection part through which filtered water flows from the filter to the pump
including more,
At least one of the first and second connection parts consists of a pair of check valves,
A pot for growing ornamental fish. 17. The method of claim 16,
A central hole formed through which water can flow freely on both sides;
a first protrusion formed integrally with the center and protruding to one side; and
and a second protrusion coupled to the first protrusion to press both the pair of check valves,
The protrusion member including the first protrusion and the second protrusion is inserted between the pair of check valves,
A pot for growing ornamental fish. 18. The method of claim 17,
A coupling hole is formed at one end of the first protrusion,
The second protrusion includes a head portion and a body portion, and the diameter of the coupling hole is equal to or smaller than the diameter of the head portion and greater than the diameter of the body portion,
The length of the body portion is greater than the sum of the width of the central portion and the length of the first protrusion,
A pot for growing ornamental fish. According to claim 1,
The pump is located inside the water tank,
A pot for growing ornamental fish.

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