JPH059245U - Mini greenhouse appreciation container - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] The objective is to provide a nice-looking interior by combining a tank for breeding fish and the like and a plant cultivation greenhouse. [Structure] A lower water tank 10 for watching and raising fish, and an upper cultivation room 12 installed side by side above the lower water tank 10,
While partitioning the lower aquarium 12 and the upper cultivation chamber 12 so that air and water can flow therethrough, soil for plant cultivation,
It is characterized by having a partition part 14 for supporting and laying sand, stones, etc., and a spraying mechanism for spraying the water in the lower aquarium 10 into the upper cultivation chamber 12.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a mini greenhouse appreciation container that enables appreciation of fish and plants.

[0002]

[Problems to be solved by conventional techniques and devices]

 Greenhouses are widely used for plant cultivation, and various greenhouses are used for viewing. However, greenhouses used for cultivating flowers are usually potted and housed in greenhouses, so it is not appropriate because of the installation space and other issues for convenient indoor use for viewing. In addition, it is not easy to manage after purchasing plants for appreciation, and it is often the case that the plant ends in a short period of time due to lack of management. On the other hand, although a breeding aquarium is used for appreciation of tropical fish, etc., this breeding aquarium is also valuable as an interior, and the present inventor has considered that the above-mentioned plant cultivation greenhouse has a decorative effect. By combining these breeding aquariums and a plant greenhouse together, we thought that a more effective appreciation container could be constructed. The present invention provides a mini greenhouse appreciation container that can be easily handled indoors by being organically combined with this fish breeding aquarium and a plant cultivation greenhouse and that can be used as a good-looking and suitable interior. The purpose is to

[0003]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The present invention has the following configuration to achieve the above object. That is, a lower water tank for watching and raising fish, an upper cultivation room installed side by side above the lower water tank, a partition between the lower water tank and the upper cultivation room to allow air and water to pass through, and plant cultivation. It has a partitioning part for supporting and laying soil, sand, stones, etc. for use, and a spraying mechanism for spraying the water in the lower aquarium into the upper cultivation chamber.

[0004]

[Operation] The lower aquarium and the upper cultivation room are vertically divided by a partition, and soil, sand, etc. for cultivating the plant are spread over the partition. This allows the partition to allow air and water to flow between the upper and lower chambers. The water sprayed on the plants is supplied from the lower tank by the watering mechanism. Moisture that has penetrated into the soil passes through the partition and falls into the lower water tank for reuse.

[0005]

【Example】

 Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing a usage state of a mini greenhouse appreciation container according to the present invention. This mini greenhouse appreciation container has a lower aquarium 10 for raising fish, an upper cultivation room 12, and a partition section 14 provided at the bottom of the upper cultivation room 12. The lower aquarium 10 is a breeding aquarium for breeding tropical fish and the like, and the upper cultivation room 12 is a cultivation room for cultivating ornamental plants in which the inside is set to a predetermined temperature and humidity to be a greenhouse. Both the lower aquarium 10 and the upper cultivation room 12 have front surfaces formed of transparent plates such as glass plates so that the inside can be seen through. The partition part 14 is a part that connects the upper cultivation room and the breeding aquarium so that air and water can flow between them.

In the mini greenhouse appreciation container of the embodiment, the lower water tank 10 and the upper cultivation room 12 are configured as separate units, and the lower water tank 10 and the upper cultivation room 12 are set in an external storage case to be assembled. I am configuring. FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing a state where the lower water tank 10 and the upper cultivation chamber 12 are set in the external storage case, and FIG. 3 shows the external storage case. The lower water tank 10 and the upper cultivation room 12 are formed in the same box shape, and are supported up and down by being set in an external storage case. A guide groove 16 for sliding the lower water tank 10 back and forth to set the lower water tank 10 is provided at the bottom of the lower stage of the external storage case. A ball bearing is installed in the guide groove 16 to facilitate setting of the lower water tank 10. The lower water tank 10 and the upper cultivation chamber 12 are partitioned by a cross-shaped support frame 18. The support frame 18 is provided with a light box 20 for illuminating the lower water tank 10. Machine rooms 21, 22, 23, and 24 for accommodating pumps, humidifiers, blowers, etc. are arranged on both sides of the lower and upper stages of the outer case. On the inner wall surfaces of these machine rooms, required through holes such as a water suction pipe hole 26 and a water spray pipe hole 28 for setting a water suction pipe and a water spray pipe are provided.

FIG. 2 shows the configuration of each part arranged in the machine room. An air motor 30 and an outlet 31 are installed in the machine room 21. The air motor 30 communicates with the foamed pumice stone 32 placed in the lower aquarium 10 to act as aeration of the lower aquarium 10, and communicates with the air pipe 33 installed in the partition 14 of the upper cultivation chamber 12 to discharge air. The air pipe 33 is a pipe having an air discharge hole formed on its outer surface, and its purpose is to supply air (oxygen) into the soil laid on the partition portion 14. A humidifier 34 and a heating / cooling cooler 35 for adjusting the temperature and humidity in the upper cultivation room 12 are installed in the machine room 23. All of these are provided with an air blower opening in the upper cultivation room 12. In the machine room 24, a water suction motor 36 and a water spray pressure motor 37 are installed as a water sprinkling mechanism for pulling up the water in the lower aquarium 10 to the upper cultivation room 12 and sprinkling it. A water absorption pipe 38 having an end arranged in the lower water tank 10 is connected to one end of the water absorption motor 36, and a water spray pipe 40 extending into the upper cultivation chamber 12 is connected to the other end of the water pressure motor 37. Suru The sprinkling pipe 40 is installed across the vicinity of the ceiling of the upper cultivation room 12, and sprinkling nozzles 42 are provided at predetermined intervals.

As shown in FIG. 2, the lower water tank 10 is provided with a submersible heater 44 for adjusting the water temperature, and the upper cultivation chamber 12 has a canopy 46 and a ventilation port 48 for air circulation and a plant growth chamber. The light box 50 is provided. In the light box 50, a growth light for artificially performing photosynthesis is installed. Further, in order to improve the appearance of the interior, reflecting mirrors 52 and 54 are installed on the inner rear surface of the lower aquarium 10 and the upper cultivation room 12.

The partition 14 provided at the bottom of the upper cultivation room 12 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4, 5 and 6. FIG. 4 is an explanatory view of the lower aquarium 10 and the upper cultivation room 12 as viewed from the side. As shown in FIG. 6, the partition portion 14 includes a partition net 56, a ceramic partition plate 58, side partition plates 59 installed on both sides of the partition plate 58, and heating wires 60 arranged on the lower surface of the partition plate 58. Have. The partition plate 58 has a U-shaped groove 58a having a U-shaped cross section at the center portion in the width direction, and both sides sandwiching the U-shaped groove 58a are inclined plates 58b. A drain hole 58c for draining water to the lower water tank 10 is provided at the bottom of the U-shaped groove 58a, and a filter cotton 62 is arranged at one end side in the U-shaped groove 58a. The filter cotton 62 is used for filtering the water sucked up from the lower water tank 10 by the water absorption pipe 38 when the water is partially returned to the lower water tank 10 at the U-shaped groove 58a. In FIG. 6, reference numeral 63 is a return pipe that branches from the water absorption pipe 38 and extends from the side partition plate 59 onto the filter cotton 62. As shown in FIG. 5, a support plate 64 is provided at the bottom of the upper cultivation chamber 12, and a long hole 64a into which the U-shaped groove 58a of the partition plate 58 is inserted is provided at the center of the support plate 64. As shown in FIG. 4, the partition plate 58 is set on the support plate 64 by inserting the U-shaped groove 58a into the elongated hole 64a of the support plate 64, and the air pipe 33 is placed between the partition plate 58 and the partition net 56. Deploy. The air pipe 33 is arranged so as to meander on the lower surface of the partition plate 58.

When the above mini greenhouse appreciation container is used, soil, sand, stones, etc. for plant cultivation are laid on the partition net 56 of the upper cultivation room 12 and plants are transplanted appropriately, and a fixed amount is measured in the lower aquarium 10. Pour water into it and store tropical fish etc. in an external storage case. The lower water tank 10 is set by sliding along the lower guide groove 16 of the external storage case. FIG. 1 shows a use state in which the upper cultivation room 12 and the lower water tank 10 are set in this way. When the plant is transplanted to the soil and viewed in a pot, it may be appropriately placed in the cultivation room. Also, aquatic plants can be grown in the lower aquarium 10. Since the upper surface of the lower water tank 10 is open, the space between the upper cultivation chamber 12 and the lower water tank 10 is partitioned by the soil, sand or the like supported by the partition net 56. Then, the upper cultivation chamber 12 and the lower water tank 10 can pass air and water through the soil, sand, etc. spread on the partition net 56.

The lower aquarium 10 and the upper cultivation room 12 are provided with sensors for detecting temperature and humidity, respectively, and the temperature and humidity can be controlled appropriately based on the detection results of these sensors. When water is sprinkled in the upper cultivation room 12, the water absorption motor 36 is operated to suck up water from the lower water tank 10 through the water absorption pipe 38, and the water pressure is adjusted by the water pressure motor 37 to adjust the water pressure from the water pipe 40 to the upper cultivation room 12. Sprinkle water in 12. The water absorption motor 36 may be operated manually or automatically based on the detection result of the temperature / humidity sensor. Since fish and the like are bred in the lower aquarium 10, the feed components of these small animals dissolve in the water and sprinkle the water in the lower aquarium 10 for fertilizer effect. The water sprinkled in the upper cultivation room 12 infiltrates the soil in the partition part, is collected in the central U-shaped groove 58a by the inclined plate of the partition plate 58, and falls into the lower water tank 10 from the drain hole 58c. The water sucked up by the water suction pipe 38 partially flows into the U-shaped groove 58 a from the returning pipe 63 as purified water and flows down to the lower water tank 10.

The temperature and humidity in the upper cultivation room 12 can be adjusted by a humidifier 34 and a cooling / heating cooler 35 as well as watering. The water temperature of the lower water tank 10 is adjusted by the underwater heater 44. By maintaining the water temperature of the lower aquarium 10 at a constant temperature and sprinkling the water in the aquarium in the upper cultivation chamber 12, the heating action is performed in the winter period and the cooling action is performed in the summer period. Further, in the partition section 14, the partition plate 58 is heated by the heating wire 60, so that the soil can be heated to a predetermined temperature. Since the partition plate 58 is made of ceramics, far infrared rays are radiated by heating the partition plate 58 to effectively heat the soil. In particular, it is suitable when the temperature drops during the winter. The partition plate 58 may be formed by spraying ceramics on the surface of the base material instead of the ceramic body. Further, the air motor 30 is operated to send air from the air pipe 33 to the soil. As a result, oxygen can be supplied to the plants in the soil, root rot can be prevented, and the plants can be activated.

Thus, as shown in FIG. 1, by using the above-mentioned container for appreciation, it is possible to integrally display the rearing of tropical fish or the like in an aquarium and the plant cultivation in a greenhouse. Since the breeding aquarium and the plant cultivation room are integrally configured, it can be provided as a good-looking interior. In addition, this appreciation container has all the necessary functions as a breeding aquarium and greenhouse cultivation room, so anyone can easily cultivate plants and breed fish, regardless of seasonal environmental changes. For example, it is possible to adjust the flowering time and to improve the appearance of the interior by appropriately adjusting the lighting by the light box.

FIG. 7 shows another embodiment of the mini greenhouse appreciation container, which is an example in which a cylindrical upper cultivation room 70 and a lower water tank 72 are installed in a vertical shape. The upper cultivation room 70 and the lower aquarium 72 are partitioned into upper and lower parts by a partitioning part 74, and the partitioning part 74 supports the soil for plant cultivation as in the above-mentioned embodiment and the air is provided between the upper cultivation room 70 and the lower aquarium 72. And allow water to flow through. FIG. 8 shows the configuration of each part. The lower water tank 72 is housed and set in the lower case 76, and the partition portion 74 is set on the lower case 76. In the upper cultivation room 70, two semi-cylindrical transparent windows 78 that slide and rotate are combined to form a casing portion, and a canopy portion 80 is provided above the casing portion.

FIG. 9 shows the structure of the lower water tank 10. The structure in the lower water tank 10 is the same as that of the above-mentioned embodiment, and the water absorption pipe 38 for sucking up water in the lower water tank 10 and the foamed pumice stone 32 for aeration in the water tank are installed. The water absorption pipe communicates with the water absorption motor 36 set in the partition, and the foamed pumice 32 communicates with the air motor 30 in the partition. In the above-described embodiment, the machine room is provided on the side surface of the external storage case, whereas in this embodiment, the drive unit such as the air motor 30 and the water absorption motor 36 is provided in the intermediate partition section 74 to make the apparatus compact. Further, a light box 20 for illumination is installed on the upper part of the lower water tank 10, and a reflecting mirror 52 is installed on the rear inner wall surface of the water tank.

FIG. 10 shows the configuration of the partition section 74 in detail. In this embodiment, the partition plate 58 is formed in the shape of a mortar having a bottom, and a partition net 56 is placed on the bottom of the partition plate 58 to store soil for plant cultivation in the partition plate 58. A through hole is provided in the center of the support plate 64, which is the bottom plate of the partition part 74, in accordance with the opening of the bottom of the partition plate 58, so that air and water can flow between the upper cultivation chamber 70 and the lower water tank 72. I am trying. Small holes are made in places on the outer surface of the partition plate 58, and the air pipe 33 is turned to the outer surface of the partition plate 58 so that air can be supplied to the soil. Further, a heating wire 60 is arranged on the outer surface of the partition plate 58 so that far infrared rays can be utilized to heat the soil through the partition plate 58. A humidifier for adjusting the humidity of the cultivation room is also set in the partition section 74. Reference numeral 34a is an outlet for blowing out humidified air.

One of the pipes from the air motor 30 to the upper cultivation room 70 extends upward through the inside of the upper cultivation room 70, and the other pipe passes through the outside of the upper cultivation room 70 from the canopy 80 to the upper cultivation room 70. Contact us. The air pipe 33a extending to the upper cultivation room 70 has a small hole for air ejection formed on the outer surface to eject air, and the air pipe 33 connected to the canopy portion 80 ejects air from the ceiling. A water supply pipe 36a extends from the water absorption motor 36 into the upper cultivation room 70, and a water sprinkling pipe 40 communicates with the water supply pipe 36a. In the embodiment, the water sprinkling pipe 40 is arranged in a circular shape, and water sprinkling nozzles 42 are provided in places. As shown in FIG. 10, the transparent window forming the outer wall portion of the upper cultivation room 70 is composed of semi-cylindrical transparent windows 78a and 78b having different diameters, which can be opened and closed by sliding the transparent windows 78a and 78b. It is possible to transplant and replace plants. Reference numeral 82 is an illumination lamp for illuminating the inside of the upper cultivation room 70. As shown in FIG. 8, the canopy portion 80 has a reflecting mirror 84 on its inner surface and a vent port 48 on its top. A slide groove for sliding the transparent windows 78a and 78b is provided at a portion of the canopy 80 where the upper edges of the transparent windows 78a and 78b come into contact.

Also in the case of the mini greenhouse appreciation container of this embodiment, the same operation as that of the above-mentioned embodiment is performed, and the water in the lower water tank 72 is absorbed to spray the water from the water spray nozzle into the upper cultivation room 70. The water that has permeated the soil falls into the lower water tank 72 and is circulated and used. Further, the temperature and humidity of the lower water tank 72 and the upper cultivation room 70 can be maintained in the same manner, and heating is performed by the heating wire 60 through the partition plate 58, and oxygen is supplied to the soil by the air pipe 33. In this way, it is possible to provide a compact device that can favorably breed fish and cultivate plants and provide a device that looks good as an interior. Note that FIG. 11 shows an example in which the upper cultivation room 70 is formed in a polygonal shape. In this embodiment, the water supply pipe 36a, the illumination lamp 82, and the air pipe 33a are arranged at the apex of the polygon, and the configuration is basically the same as that of the above embodiment. The upper cultivation room 70 and the lower water tank 72 are partitioned by a partition plate 58 formed in a mortar shape.

Although the present invention has been variously described with reference to the preferred embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, and the size and shape of the upper cultivation room and the lower aquarium can be appropriately designed. It is needless to say that many modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention, such as being able to be configured and providing various mechanisms as an environment maintaining mechanism such as temperature and humidity in each room. ..

[0020]

[Effect of the device]

 According to the mini greenhouse appreciation container according to the present invention, as described above, it is possible to perform plant cultivation and breeding of fish etc. at the same time, and easily set optimum environmental conditions for each, and anyone can easily set them. It can be used, and it has a remarkable effect that it can be suitably used as interior decoration.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a mini greenhouse appreciation container.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an internal configuration of a mini greenhouse appreciation container.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of an external storage case of a mini greenhouse appreciation container.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an arrangement of partitioning sections.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of a partition plate.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing constituent articles of a partition section.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory view showing another embodiment of the mini greenhouse appreciation container.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an internal configuration of a mini greenhouse appreciation container.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of a lower water tank.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of a partition section.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory view showing still another embodiment of the mini greenhouse appreciation container.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10, 72 Lower water tank 12, 70 Upper cultivation room 14, 74 Partition section 20, 50 Light box 30 Air motor 33 Air pipe 34 Humidifier 35 Cooling and heating cooler 36 Water absorption motor 37 Water spray pressure motor 38 Water absorption pipe 40 Water pipe 42 Water nozzle 48 Vent port 52, 54, 84 Reflector 56 Partition net 58 Partition plate 60 Heating wire 76 Lower case 78 Transparent window

Claims (1)

[Claims for utility model registration] [Claim 1] A lower water tank for watching and breeding fish, an upper cultivation room installed side by side above the lower water tank, and air between the lower water tank and the upper cultivation room. Having a partition that allows water to flow therethrough, a partition for supporting and laying soil for plant cultivation, sand, stones, and the like, and a spraying mechanism that sprays water in the lower aquarium into the upper cultivation chamber. A mini greenhouse appreciation container featuring.