WO2016129794A1 - Closed ecological system experiment apparatus capable of creating ecological environment at different water depths - Google Patents

Abstract

A closed ecological system experiment apparatus (1), according to the present invention, comprises: an ecological tank (30) provided with inlets (31) and outlets (32); a distribution tank (20) installed so as to supply water to the ecological tank (30); and inflow pipes (40) installed to connect the distribution tank (20) and the inlets (31), wherein the inlets (31) are formed on one side wall of a plurality of levels at different heights of the ecological tank (30). It is desirable to install a light shielding blind (160) around at least one level of the side wall of the ecological water tank (30). It is desirable to install a light irradiating device (90) for irradiating light into the ecological tank (30) in a space in an upper portion of the ecological tank (30). According to the present invention, the flow rate can be varied according to actual environments involving flowing water, such as rivers, streams, and oceans, the darkness can be varied depending on the water depth, and the amount of light irradiation can also be controlled to create an environment inside the ecological tank closest to the actual environment. Therefore, ecological environments underwater can be very accurately and reliably investigated and studied.

Description

Closed ecosystem experiment apparatus that can create ecological environment according to water depth

The present invention relates to a closed ecosystem test apparatus, and in particular, to reflect the ecological environment such as flow rate, darkness, and light dose depending on the depth of the closed ecosystem experiment apparatus so that the ecological research can be performed under conditions as close to the actual natural environment as possible in the water. It is about.

The closed ecosystem test apparatus for investigating or studying the natural ecological environment in the sea, rivers and ground water is very useful for investigating the changes in the ecosystem by changing the environmental factors according to the research purpose. It is used in various ways such as experiments and changes in ecosystems for environmental pollution.

As part of this, Korean Patent No. 626361 (Announced on Aug. 8, 2006) discloses a 'medium closed ecosystem structure' that can measure changes in the environment according to various environmental factors at once by combining a plurality of storage devices. In addition, the Republic of Korea Patent No. 1207158 (announced on November 30, 2012) is used in the experiment to determine the decomposition degree of the organic toxic substances contained in the sediment layer, such as microorganisms and worms inhabiting the coastal tidal-flat environment including the sediment layer There is a disclosure about a closed ecological tank.

 However, the ecological environment tester does not consider that the flow rate of water is different depending on the depth, the darkness is different depending on the depth, and the amount of light irradiation varies depending on the depth. Experiments can only be done in this state.

Republic of Korea Patent No. 1440795 (announced on November 17, 2014) can provide a temperature similar to the eco-environment, and can provide a light with a different intensity to the tank like the real sun, or to evenly transmit light inside the tank. Although there is a disclosure about this, it has a configuration of artificially irradiating light through the light source at the top of the tank, but it does not reflect the difference between the darkness and the flow velocity depending on the depth, which reflects the natural ecological environment of the actual water. There is still not enough.

Therefore, the problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a closed ecosystem experiment apparatus that allows the ecological research under the conditions as close as possible to the actual natural environment in the water by reflecting the ecological environment, such as flow rate, darkness, light irradiation depending on the depth of the water There is.

Closed ecosystem experiment apparatus according to the present invention for achieving the above object,

An ecological tank in which inlets and outlets are formed;

Dispensing tank is installed to supply water to the ecological tank:

An inlet pipe installed to connect the distribution tank and the inlet port; Including but not limited to,

It is characterized in that the inlet is formed of a plurality of layers on one side wall of the ecological tank so as to vary the height.

Preferably, the flow rate adjusting means is installed in each of the inlet pipes corresponding to the inlet.

Preferably, the outlet is formed on the other side wall of the ecological tank so as to face the inlet.

One end faces downward, the other end faces upward, and the other end located in the center is connected to the outlet so that a discharge port having a shape of 'T' lying on the side as a whole is installed in the ecological tank. It is preferable.

The outlet is preferably formed of a plurality of layers to vary the height.

It is preferable that one or more layers of light shielding blinds are provided around the side wall of the living water tank.

The shading blinds are formed of a plurality of shading pieces arranged side by side in parallel, and each of the shading pieces is installed to be rotatable from side to side with an axis of rotation, and any one of the plurality of shading pieces opens while rotating from side to side. It is preferable that the connection line is connected to one side portion of the shading piece while passing through the shading pieces on the same layer so that the other shading pieces on the same layer also open or close together when they are closed or closed.

The upper part of the ecological tank is covered with a lid, the lid is preferably in the form of a mesh to communicate with the upper space.

Light irradiation apparatus for irradiating light into the ecological tank is preferably installed in the upper space of the ecological tank.

According to the present invention, the flow rate can be varied by depth to suit the actual situation of the flowing water, such as rivers, rivers, seas, etc. In addition, the darkness can also vary depending on the depth, and the amount of light irradiation can be adjusted, such as the situation in the aquarium Can be made as close as possible to the natural environment, so that the ecological environment in the water can be investigated and researched with high accuracy and reliability.

1 and 2 are views for explaining the closed ecosystem experiment apparatus 1 according to the present invention;

3 to 6 are diagrams for describing the light blocking blind 160.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail. The following examples are only presented to understand the content of the present invention, and those skilled in the art will be capable of many modifications within the technical spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be construed as limited to these embodiments.

1 and 2 are views for explaining the closed ecosystem experiment apparatus 1 according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the closed ecosystem experiment apparatus 1 according to the present invention includes a storage tank 10, a distribution tank 20, and an ecological tank 30. The ecological tank 30 is formed with an inlet 31 and an outlet 32. The water stored in the storage tank 10 is introduced into the ecological tank 30 through the inlet pipe 40 through the distribution tank 20 and then discharged to the outside of the ecological tank 30 through the outlet pipe 50.

Between the distribution tank 20 and the ecological tank 30, a motor 45 is installed to flow the water of the distribution tank 20 to the ecological tank 30. It is preferable that the aeration means 5 is connected to the reservoir 10 so as to blow air into the reservoir 10.

In the case of flowing water such as rivers, rivers, seas, etc., the flow rate will vary depending on the depth of the water, so that the inlet 31 of the ecological tank 30 may have a different height to reflect the ecological environment. It is formed of a plurality of layers. The inlet pipe 40 is provided in plural to correspond to each inlet 31, it is preferable that the flow control means 41 is installed in each of the inlet pipe (40).

When the flow rate of the water flowing into the ecological tank 30 varies by depth through the control of the flow regulating means 41, the environment in the ecological tank 30 is formed very close to the actual environment of the flowing water such as a river or a river. .

For smooth flow, the outlet 32 is preferably formed on the other side wall of the ecological tank 30 so as to face the inlet 31. The outlet port 32 is preferably provided with a discharge port 60 into the ecological tank 30, the discharge port 60 is one end 63 is facing down, the other end 62 is upward. Towards the other end 61 is located in the center is connected to the outlet 31 is preferably in the form of 'T' lying sideways as a whole. The end 62 facing upwards will serve as a vent port through which air escapes. If there is no vent port, there is no need to vent the air, so the water may not be smoothly discharged through the discharge port 60, so there is a need for a vent port.

  The outlet 32 is also preferably formed in a plurality of layers to vary the height, and at this time, the outlet 32 does not have to be located on the same horizontal line as the inlet 31, and may be located at an offset level. It is preferable that the flow rate adjusting means 51 is provided in the outflow pipe 50 corresponding to each outlet 32 for flow control.

In order to collect the depth-specific samples of the ecological tank 30, the intake pipe 70 is preferably installed to penetrate the ecological tank 30 in a plurality of layers on the side wall on which the outlet 32 is located. Opening the intake pipe opening and closing valve (75) with the sample collected through the intake pipe (70) ecological investigation and research is made.

A plurality of outflow pipes 50 are connected to one collection outflow pipe 80 so that the water flowing out of each layer in the ecological tank 30 through the outflow pipe 50 is collected into one and discharged outside. A branch pipe 87 is installed in the collection outlet pipe 80 so that the water collected through the collection outlet pipe 80 branches and is discharged. A branch pipe opening / closing valve 81 is installed in the branch pipe 87, and a collecting discharge opening / closing valve 82 is installed in the collecting outlet pipe 80 so that the branch pipe 87 is located behind the branched part. A water bottle 85 is installed at the end of the branch pipe 87 to receive the water discharged from the branch pipe 87.

Branch pipe 87 is for use in determining the flow rate in the ecological tank (30). Closing the collection discharge opening / closing valve 82 and opening the branch pipe opening / closing valve 81, the water discharged from the ecological tank 30 will be received in the water bottle 85, and at this time, the amount of water received in the water bottle 85 per hour is measured. By checking, the flow rate in the ecological tank 30 can be grasped. The flow rate flowing in the ecological tank 30 is adjusted by adjusting the flow control valve 41 of the inlet pipe 40 or the flow control valve 51 of the outlet pipe 50 based on the flow rate in the ecological tank 30 thus identified. You can adjust it to the desired level.

When the branch pipe closing valve 81 is closed and the collection discharge opening / closing valve 82 is opened, the water in the ecological water tank 30 passes to the next step through the collecting outlet pipe 80. Here, the next step may be embodied in various ways, such as going to another ecological tank that is subsequently installed or returning to a storage tank.

  On the other hand, there is a difference in darkness in addition to the flow rate difference depending on the depth. Normally, the deeper it will be, the darker it will be. Therefore, it is preferable that one or more layers of light shielding blinds 160 are installed around the side wall of the ecological water tank 30 to reflect the ecological environment. In order to be able to control the brightness (darkness) in the water by depth, a plurality of layers may be preferable.

3 to 6 are diagrams for describing the light blocking blind 160.

Referring to FIGS. 3 to 6, the light blocking blind 160 is formed by a plurality of light blocking pieces 180 arranged in parallel to each other, and each of the light blocking pieces 180 is formed on the vertical rotation axis 181. It is installed to be rotatable. When one of the light blocking pieces 180 rotates left and right, the connection line 190 of the light blocking piece 180 is opened so that the other light blocking pieces 180 on the same layer are opened or closed together accordingly. It is preferable to be installed to pass through the light shielding piece 180 on the same layer while being connected to one side portion.

The connection line 190 may be connected to the light shielding piece 180 may be various, but considering the ease of disassembly and assembly, the line ring 195 at one side of the light shielding piece 180 so that the connection line 190 is fitted. ), And the hooking means 193 is preferably installed on the connection line 190 so that the connection line 190 does not slide left and right in a state where the connection line 190 is fitted to the line ring 195.

When the light shielding piece 180 is closed, the connection line 190 will be loosened, and when it is opened, the connection line 190 will be pulled tightly. The line ring 195 may be slightly adjusted so as to reasonably correspond to the former and latter states. It is preferably made of a flexible material.

The line ring 195 preferably includes a line inserting portion 191 which is a passage into which the connecting line 190 is fitted and a line fixing portion 192 on which the connecting line 190 is seated. The hooking means 193 is preferably made so that a plurality of droplets are fitted to the connection line 190. Then, the connection line 190 can be easily pulled out and inserted from the line ring 195 through the line insertion unit 191, so that the number of drops between the line rings 195 can be counted according to the situation through this process. 190 may be fixed to the line loop 195 at uniform intervals.

Rotating shaft 181 is preferably installed so that up and down is fitted to the horizontal support 165 is installed horizontally between the layers of the light-shielding blind 180. In the figure, the case in which the ecological tank 30 is cylindrical and the horizontal support 165 is installed in a circular rim shape around the ecological tank 30 is illustrated.

The side wall of the ecological tank 30 is made of a transparent material to allow light to pass through, and the shading piece 180 is preferably made of an opaque material that can block light to provide darkness into the ecological tank 30. Do.

Where the inlet pipe 40 and the outlet pipe 50 is installed, the light shielding piece 180 may not be smoothly rotated by being caught by the inlet pipe 40 and the outlet pipe 50. 180 is fixedly installed or a through hole is provided in the light shielding piece 180 at a portion where the inlet pipe 40 and the outlet pipe 50 pass in order to provide a clearance so that rotation of the light shielding piece 180 is not disturbed. It is desirable to be formed.

Rotating shaft 181 is preferably biased to one side of the light shielding piece 180, but is spaced apart from the side end, the horizontal support 165 so that the opening degree is limited by the side portion entering inward when the light shielding piece 180 is opened. It is preferable that the light blocking piece catching jaw 167 is formed.

When the light shielding piece 180 is closed, it is preferable that the left and right sides of the light shielding piece 180 overlap each other. This overlapping portion effectively prevents light from leaking into the gap between the light blocking pieces 180. Even though the side portions of the light shielding piece 180 are closed to overlap, light is leaking in between the light shielding pieces 180 so that light may leak in between them. By installing the bar 182, it is more preferable to block the leakage of light double.

It is preferable that the light shielding piece 180 has a dark color inside so that a dark atmosphere is formed at the closed portion. It is better to vary the degree of dark color by the number of layers of the light-shielding blind 160 so that the degree of darkness varies by depth. For example, the deeper the water, the darker the water, so when the inner surface of the light-shielding blind 160 on the first floor to a darker color than the light-shielding blind 160 on the third floor, the interior of the water tank 30 is actually a natural ecological environment. Will be closer to.

Ecological water tank 30 is preferably covered with a lid 150 to open and close the upper portion, it is preferable to be separated into a plurality because the lid 150 is made of a single body so difficult to open and close. . In the drawings, a case in which two are separated is illustrated. Lid 150 is preferably in the form of a mesh to allow air and light to pass through. Of course, the light may be made of a transparent polymer material, but the inflow of foreign matter may be blocked. In the upper space of the lid 150 is preferably provided with a light irradiation apparatus 90 for irradiating light.

As described above, according to the present invention, since the flow rate and the degree of darkness can be varied according to the depth of water, and the light irradiation amount can be adjusted, the internal environment of the ecological tank 30 can be made closer to the actual ecological environment in the water. In this way, it is possible to investigate or study the ecological environment in water with high accuracy and reliability.

1: closed ecosystem experiment apparatus 5: aeration means

10: storage tank 20: distribution tank

30: ecological tank 31: inlet

32: outlet 40: inlet pipe

41, 51: flow rate control means 45: motor

50: outlet pipe 60: discharge port

70: intake pipe 75: intake pipe open / close valve

80: Collecting outlet pipe 81: Branch pipe open / close valve

82: aggregate discharge opening / closing valve 85: water bottle

87: branch pipe 90: light irradiation apparatus

150: lid 160: shading blinds

165: horizontal support 167: shading bias jaw

180: light shielding piece 181: rotation axis

182: vertical protrusion bar 190: connection line

191: line insertion unit 192: line fixing unit

193: hooking means 195: line hook

Claims (9)

1. An ecological tank in which inlets and outlets are formed;

   Dispensing tank is installed to supply water to the ecological tank:

   An inlet pipe installed to connect the distribution tank and the inlet port; Including but not limited to,

   Closed ecosystem experiment apparatus, characterized in that formed in a plurality of layers on one side wall of the ecological tank so that the inlet is different in height.
2. The closed ecosystem experiment apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a flow rate adjusting means is installed in each of the inlet pipes corresponding to the inlet.
3. The closed ecosystem experiment apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the outlet port is formed on the other side wall of the ecological tank so as to face the inlet port.
4. The discharge port of claim 1, wherein one end faces downward, the other end faces upward, and the other end positioned in the middle thereof is connected to the outlet so that a discharge port having a shape of 'T' lying on the side as a whole is provided. Closed ecosystem experiment apparatus, characterized in that installed in the ecological tank.
5. The closed ecosystem experiment apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the outlet is formed of a plurality of layers so as to have different heights.
6. The closed ecosystem experiment apparatus according to claim 1, wherein one or more layers of light shielding blinds are installed around the sidewall of the living water tank.
7. The method of claim 6, wherein the light blocking blind is formed by a plurality of light shielding pieces arranged in parallel to the side, each of the light shielding pieces are installed so as to rotate left and right about the axis of rotation, any one of the plurality of light shielding pieces Is connected to one side of the shading piece while passing through the shading pieces on the same layer so that the other shading pieces on the same layer also open or close together when the door is opened or closed while rotating left and right. Closed ecosystem experiment apparatus, characterized in that.
8. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the upper portion of the ecological tank is covered with a lid, and the lid has a mesh shape to communicate with the upper space.
9. The closed ecosystem experiment apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a light irradiation apparatus for irradiating light into the ecological tank is installed in an upper space of the ecological tank.

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