Aquarium decoration movement system

Abstract

A decorative movement system for aquariums, comprising: an air compressor for driving an airflow; a multi-way valve arranged outside the aquarium together with the air compressor; an inflatable body located inside the aquarium having an inlet connected to the multi-way valve and an outlet in fluid communication with the aquarium; and connecting lines for fluid communication with the air compressor, the multi-way valve, and the inflatable body, wherein the system is designed to inflate and deflate the inflatable body by actuating the air compressor and the multi-way valve, causing the inflatable body to expand and contract respectively to simulate the movements of living organisms in water, and wherein the system is designed such that, during deflation, water located inside the aquarium can enter the inflatable body through at least one opening and the outlet.

Description

[0001] FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an aquarium viewing power system. In particular, the present invention provides an ornamental object and system that simulates the movement of aquatic organisms, creating a dynamic viewing effect within an aquarium. Background Art: Aquariums are commonly used to view and display underwater life. To enhance the appeal and ornamental value of aquariums, designers have been striving to create systems that can simulate the movement of underwater life. Existing aquarium viewing systems typically rely on water flow, bubbles, or mechanical devices to create dynamic effects, but these methods have certain limitations. Traditional water flow devices often require complex pump systems and water flow guides, resulting in complex structures and limited flexibility. While bubble devices can simulate the rising effect of bubbles, they cannot provide realistic and diverse simulations of underwater life dynamics. Mechanical devices often require extensive maintenance and adjustment and are complex to operate. Aquarium decorations and ornaments, such as artificial rocks, miniature architectural ruins, and aquatic plants, are all provided to enhance aquarium beauty. However, these ornaments and decorations are static, dull in structure, and lack a variety of visual effects, failing to meet the visual needs of viewers. Summary of the Invention: The present invention provides a new aquarium decoration product that can animate objects within an aquarium, such as sea anemones and cnidarians, to simulate real marine life. The aquarium decorations according to the present invention can be embedded in various carved ornaments, which may have a natural appearance like wood or coral, or a man-made appearance like pottery or sculpture. A first aspect of the present invention provides an aquarium viewing power system comprising an air compressor (i.e., an air pump), a multi-port valve, piping, a base member, and an expandable and contractible member. The base member and the expandable and contractible member are coupled to form an inflatable gas. Piping connects these components in a specific order. The air compressor and multi-port valve are located outside the aquarium, while the base member and the expandable and contractible member are placed in the aquarium water. The aquarium viewing power system is configured to operate a multi-port valve to inflate and deflate an inflatable gas fluidically connected to the valve, thereby causing the gas to expand and contract, respectively, to simulate the dynamics of living organisms in water. The multi-port valve can change the direction of airflow from inward to outward toward the inflatable and contractible components, following a repeating time sequence, thereby producing repetitive motion of the inflatable and contractible components.According to one embodiment, a multi-port valve can be actuated between at least two states. In a first state, the multi-port valve allows air flow from an air compressor to inflate the expandable and contractible member. In a second state, air flow from the air compressor is blocked, and the multi-port valve's breathing port is open to the atmosphere, establishing an air passage from the expandable and contractible member to the atmosphere. This allows the inflatable member to expel air and deflate (collapse) under the action of the hydrostatic pressure of the water. According to another embodiment, the multi-port valve is provided with a breathing port connected to the atmosphere. When the breathing port of the multi-port valve is closed, the air compressor inputs air into the inflatable member, causing it to expand. When the breathing port is opened, air in the inflatable member is discharged to the atmosphere through the breathing port, causing it to deflate. According to one embodiment, the inflatable member is composed of an expandable and contractible member and a base member coupled together. The base member includes an inlet port, which is provided with an outlet port for releasing air and / or water from the inflatable member into the aquarium water. According to one embodiment, the outlet port is connected to an outlet pipe. The air compressor, the multi-port valve, and the inflation body are sequentially connected in series. According to another embodiment, the air compressor and the multi-port valve are fluidically connected in parallel and then connected to the inflation body. According to one embodiment, the expandable and contractible member is made of an elastic or non-elastic inflatable material. The base member and the expandable and contractible member are made of a translucent or semi-translucent material, and the base member is provided with a light source for illuminating the base member and the expandable and contractible member. According to one embodiment, the base member is configured as a basin to accommodate at least a portion of the expandable and contractible member. According to one embodiment, the expandable and contractible member is provided with at least one orifice to allow at least a portion of the air to escape when the inflation body is inflated. The size or number of the at least one orifice does not prevent water from being forced out through the outlet pipe during continued inflation. The at least a portion of the expelled air creates a bubble effect within the aquarium, oxygenating the water. According to one embodiment, the multi-port valve is connected to one or more of a programmable logic controller, a custom control circuit, an optical sensor, a radio device and / or a Bluetooth device.The programmable logic controller is configured to control the duration of the breathing port's closure based on a first time interval and the duration of the opening based on a second time interval. The first and second time intervals are random and / or variable. According to one embodiment, the expandable and contractible component is provided with one or more surface features such that, when the expandable and contractible component expands and contracts, the one or more surface features produce visual motion in the water. The one or more surface features include tentacles and / or spikes. According to one embodiment, the system further includes one or more adjacent inflatable bodies, the inflatable bodies and the adjacent inflatable bodies being fluidly connected in series. The outlet pipe of the inflatable body is fluidly connected to the inlet of the adjacent inflatable body. According to one embodiment, the system further includes a decorative base for securing the inflatable body. The inflatable body is secured to the decorative base by an elastic member, which secures the base member to the decorative member's mounting groove by stretching a protrusion on the decorative member. A second aspect of the present invention provides a method for creating a dynamic effect that simulates aquatic life in an aquarium, comprising the following steps:

[0002] 1. Connect the air compressor, multi-port valve, and inflation gas through the piping fluid;

[0003] 2. The air compressor and the multi-port valve are arranged outside the aquarium, and the inflation gas is arranged inside the aquarium;

[0004] 3. continuously supplying air to the multi-port valve by operation of the air compressor;

[0005] 4. Closing the breathing port of the multi-port valve, allowing the air compressor to input air into the inflatable body, thereby expanding the inflatable body;

[0006] 5. opening the breathing port of the multi-port valve to release air from the inflatable body, thereby causing the inflatable body to deflate; and

[0007] 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to repeatedly expand and contract the inflatable body to simulate the movement of aquatic organisms. According to one embodiment, the method further includes the step of adjusting the frequency and duration of the repeated time series in steps 4 and 5 to change the intensity and speed of the dynamics. According to one embodiment, the multi-port valve includes a programmable controller for controlling the length of time the breathing port is kept closed and opened in steps 4 and 5. The programmable logic controller is configured to control the time the breathing port remains closed according to a first time interval, and to control the time the breathing port remains open according to a second time interval. According to one embodiment, the first time interval and the second time interval are random and / or variable. According to one embodiment, the above step 4 further includes the following steps:

[0008] - Expelling at least a portion of the air from the inflation body into the water, wherein the inflation body is provided with at least one orifice that allows at least a portion of the air to escape as the inflation body is inflated. The size and number of the at least one orifice do not prevent the water from being forced out through the outlet tube as inflation continues. The at least a portion of the expelled air creates a bubble effect within the aquarium, oxygenating the water. According to one embodiment, the method further comprises the following steps:

[0009] One or more surface features are provided on the inflatable body, such that when the inflatable body expands and contracts, the one or more surface features produce visual motion in the water. The one or more surface features include tentacles and / or spikes. The advantage of the present invention is that, through a simple and effective system design, realistic, diverse, and adjustable underwater biological dynamic effects can be created. Compared with traditional methods, the present invention is more flexible and easier to operate, and can provide a more realistic and dynamic viewing experience. Furthermore, the system has low installation and maintenance costs, is suitable for aquariums of various sizes, and can be customized and expanded according to user needs. These designs that mimic the dynamics of aquatic life add a dynamic element to the aquarium, greatly enhancing its visual appeal and appeal while also promoting the health and well-being of aquatic life within the aquarium. Another object of the present invention is to provide alternatives to certain aquatic organisms, such as sea anemones and some cnidarians, that can be used in aquarium decorations, thereby reducing the need to harvest marine life for decorative purposes and contributing to marine conservation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description and accompanying drawings, which will facilitate understanding of the present invention by those skilled in the art. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an aquarium viewing power system according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of an aquarium viewing power system according to another embodiment of the present invention, showing a plurality of inflatable bodies connected in series; FIG. 3A to FIG. 3F are operation step diagrams illustrating the operation cycle of the aquarium viewing power system according to the embodiment of FIG. 1; FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B are airflow diagrams illustrating the air flow direction when the breathing port is opened and closed, respectively, according to the embodiment of FIG. 1; FIG. 4C and FIG. 4D are airflow diagrams illustrating the air flow direction when the breathing port is opened and closed, respectively, according to another embodiment; FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of an aquarium viewing power system according to another embodiment of the present invention, showing the system being provided with a built-in light source; FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of an expandable and contractible component; FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of a decorative base for securing the inflatable body; and FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram of a base component being installed in the decorative base. The objects in the above figures are for illustrative purposes only and are not necessarily drawn to scale. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the accompanying drawings.Obviously, the described embodiments are merely partial embodiments of the present invention, but not all embodiments. It should be understood that all other embodiments based on the embodiments of the present invention and achievable by persons of ordinary skill in the art without inventive effort are intended to fall within the scope of the present invention. FIG1 illustrates an aquarium ornamental power system 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention. The system includes an air compressor 1 (i.e., an air pump) configured to compress air entering from an inlet, an electromechanically or mechanically driven multi-port valve 2, a pipeline connecting the air compressor 1 and the multi-port valve 2, a base member 4, an expandable and contractible member 5, and a decorative base 6. The base member 4 is configured to couple with the expandable and contractible member 5 and together form an inflatable body 10, such that at least a portion of the inflatable body 10 can expand or contract in response to changes in internal air pressure. The decorative base 6 is provided with one or more mounting slots 7 for accommodating and helping to secure one or more inflatable bodies 10. An air compressor 1, a multi-port valve 2, and an inflatable body 10 are connected in series via a pipe 3. The air compressor 1 and multi-port valve 2 are placed outside an aquarium 50, while the inflatable body 10 and the decorative base 6 are placed inside the aquarium 50 and submerged in the water. The expandable and contractible component 5 can be made of an elastic or non-elastic inflatable material. The inflatable body 10 is inflated by air supplied by the air compressor 1 and expands outward. When deflated, the inflatable body 10 collapses inward. Specifically, the base component 4 has an inlet 11 and an outlet 12. The inlet 11 is connected to one of the pipes 3 to receive air from the air compressor 1, while the outlet 12 allows the air propelled by the air compressor 1 to enter the water directly through the outlet 12 and the outlet pipe 9 (see Figure 1). The outlet 12 can also be connected to the inlet 11' of the base component 4' of an adjacent inflatable body 10' via the outlet pipe 9 (see Figure 2). The base member 4 coupled to the expandable and contractible member 5 can have a basin-like shape or other suitable geometric form, so that when the expandable and contractible member 5 collapses under the pressure of the surrounding water, the base member 4 can accommodate at least a portion of the expandable and contractible member 5. The expandable and contractible member 5 is provided with at least one orifice 13 to allow at least a portion of the air to be released into the water when inflated to a certain pressure. The at least one orifice 13 is located at the upper end of the expandable and contractible member 5.Preferably, the size and number of openings 13 do not prevent water from being forced out through the outlet tube as inflation continues. If openings 13 are too large or too numerous, much of the air introduced into the inflation body 10 will be lost, preventing sufficient air from being introduced into the adjacent, serially connected inflation body 10' through outlet 12 and outlet conduit 9. This results in insufficient air in the inflation body 10', hindering its expansion. Conversely, if openings 13 are sealed, sufficient air can be introduced into the serially connected inflation bodies 10', 10'', etc. through outlet 12 and outlet conduit 9. However, because openings 13 are sealed, the inflation bodies 10, 10', 10'', etc. will not generate bubbles. The expelled water exits the base member 4 through outlet conduit 9 and then directly enters the aquarium 50 through outlet 12 and outlet conduit 9, or enters the inlet 11' of the serially connected inflation body 10' (see FIG. 2). Advantageously, the multi-port valve 2 can be equipped with a programmable logic controller, customized control circuitry, switches, optical sensors, a radio device, and / or a Bluetooth device (not shown) to control the physical operation of the multi-port valve 2. The programmable logic controller of the multi-port valve 2 can be pre-programmed to control the timing of inflation and deflation of the inflatable body 10. The multi-port valve 2 can operate between at least two states: In a first state, the multi-port valve 2 closes the breathing port 14, allowing air flow from the air compressor 1 to flow directly through its inlet 11 and outlet 12, thereby enabling the air compressor 1 to directly inflate the inflatable and contractible member 5. In a second state, the multi-port valve 2 opens the breathing port 14, allowing air in the inflatable and contractible member 5 to be released to the atmosphere through the conduit 3, thereby reducing the pressure to atmospheric levels and allowing the hydrostatic pressure of the surrounding water to act on the surface of the inflatable and contractible member 5, causing it to collapse. By controlling the timing of opening and closing the breathing port 14, the inflation and deflation of the expandable and contractible component 5 can be performed continuously within the aquarium 50, creating a dynamic effect that simulates the "breathing" of certain aquatic organisms. According to one embodiment, the multi-port valve 2 is a compact device, for example, a box no larger than 2 x 2 x 1 inches, which is mounted outside the aquarium 50 and adjacent to the air compressor 1. While the design of the multi-port valve 2 is not critical to the operation of the system, it is important that it be provided with a specific appearance that does not detract from the overall aesthetics of the aquarium 50.The air compressor 1 can be integrated with the multi-port valve 2 within the same housing, or it can be added to the system 100 as a separate component connected to the multi-port valve 2 via piping 3. In either case, the goal is to ensure that the air compressor 1 operates efficiently without significantly impacting the overall appearance of the aquarium 50. In another embodiment, multiple multi-port valves 2 can be placed at various locations outside the aquarium 50 to simultaneously direct air from the air compressor 1 into the inflation chamber and from the system 100 to the atmosphere. Figures 3A through 3F illustrate the operating procedures of the aquarium viewing power system 100 according to the present invention. First, referring to Figures 3A and 3B , the air compressor 1 forces air into the multi-port valve 2 at a predetermined or variable flow rate. The air compressor 1 inputs air through the multi-port valve 2 while the breathing port 14 is closed. The air then flows through piping 3 into the inflation chamber 10, which is composed of a base member 4 and an expandable and contractible member 5. The inflation chamber 10 is submerged in the water within the aquarium 50. Referring to Figure 3A , air compressor 1 supplies air to inflatable chamber 10, partially inflating it. In addition to the air supplied by air compressor 1, inflatable chamber 10 is also partially filled with water from aquarium 50. As shown, the hydrostatic pressure of the water acts on expandable and contractible member 5, causing it to collapse inward. At this point, expandable and contractible member 5 is in a collapsed state. Referring to Figure 3B , air compressor 1 further delivers air, further increasing the pressure within inflatable chamber 10 and inflating it. The rising pressure within inflatable chamber 10 causes expandable and contractible member 5 to bulge upward and move from position A to position B. The movement of expandable and contractible member 5 from position A to position B creates a movement visible to aquarium visitors. At this point, expandable and contractible member 5 is in an inflated state. As air compressor 1 continues to operate, the pressure within inflatable chamber 10 continues to rise. Referring to Figure 3C , the rising pressure causes expandable and contractible member 5 to expand to a predetermined level or threshold. When the expandable and contractible member 5 is maintained in the expanded state, the air pressure in the inflatable body 10 acts on the water in the inflatable body 10. In addition, at least one orifice 13 provided on the expandable and contractible member 5 allows a portion of the air in the inflatable body 10 to escape into the aquarium 50, which also serves to slow down the discharge of water in the inflatable body 10 into the aquarium 50.As the air compressor 1 continues to operate, the air pressure within the inflatable body 10 forces all water out of the body 10, as shown in FIG3D . Once all water is expelled from the inflatable body 10, the air in the inflatable body 10 is discharged through the orifice 13 and the outlet pipe 9. Because the air pressure within the inflatable body 10 remains greater than the hydrostatic pressure, the expandable and contractible component 5 remains in the expanded state. FIG3E illustrates the moment when the multi-port valve 2 opens the breathing port 14. Preferably, the multi-port valve 2 can include built-in programmable logic to control the opening and closing of the breathing port 14. For example, the breathing port 14 can be set to a default closed position. The multi-port valve 2 can be configured to keep the breathing port 14 closed for a first time interval. The first time interval should be of sufficient length for the system to execute the procedures in FIG3A through FIG3D . After the first time interval has elapsed, the multi-port valve 2 keeps the breathing port 14 open for a second time interval. Similarly, the second time interval should be of sufficient length for the system to execute the procedures in FIG3E through FIG3F . The first and second time intervals can be constant and predetermined, but can also be random or user-determined. While the breathing port 14 is open, air within the inflatable body 10 and air supplied by the air compressor 1 can enter the atmosphere through the breathing port 14 via the conduit 3. This causes the air pressure within the inflatable body 10 to drop toward atmospheric pressure. Without the pressurized air within the inflatable body 10 to support the inflated expandable and contractible member 5, the hydrostatic pressure of the surrounding water acts on the outer surface of the inflatable and contractible member 5, causing it to collapse inward, moving from position B to position A, as shown. Similarly, the movement of the inflatable and contractible member 5 from position B to position A creates a movement visible from outside the aquarium. Because the hydrostatic pressure continues to act on the inflatable and contractible member 5, the inflatable and contractible member 5 remains in the collapsed state, as shown in FIG3F . Because the internal air pressure of the inflatable body 10 is less than the hydrostatic pressure of the water, water enters the inflatable body 10 through the orifice 13 and the outlet conduit 9 until the interior of the inflatable body 10 is filled with water, as initially shown in FIG3A . When the second time interval elapses, the system 100 re-executes the process in Figures 3A to 3D and operates the multi-port valve 2 to again close the respiratory port 14. According to the controller controlling the multi-port valve 2 and its built-in programming logic, the above-described operational sequence is repeated in a loop (i.e., from Figures 3A to 3F). oAdvantageously, by adjusting the frequency and duration of the repeated inflation and deflation sequence, the intensity and speed of the dynamics (expansion and contraction) of the inflatable body 10 or the expandable and contractible component 5 can be varied. The programmable logic controller is configured to control the duration of the closed breathing port according to a first time interval and the open breathing port according to a second time interval. The first and second time intervals can be random and / or variable. For example, the built-in programming logic can randomly vary the first and second time intervals to create an irregular dynamic cycle for the inflatable body 10, thereby enhancing the realism of the inflatable and contractible component 5 in mimicking the dynamics of an aquatic creature. Figures 4A and 4B illustrate the operating principles of the air compressor 1 and multi-port valve 2 according to the embodiment of Figures 3A to 3F. In this embodiment, the air compressor 1, multi-port valve 2, and inflatable body 10 are connected in series via a pipe 3. As shown in Figure 4A, the breathing port 14 of the multi-port valve 2 is closed, forcing air provided by the air compressor 1 into the inflatable body 10 within the aquarium 50. Figure 4B illustrates that the breathing port 14 is open, allowing air provided by the air compressor 1 and the air within the inflatable body 10 to enter the atmosphere through the breathing port 14, thereby creating a negative pressure within the inflatable body 10. Figures 4C and 4D show another very similar embodiment and illustrate the operating principles of the air compressor 1 and multi-port valve 2 according to this embodiment. Unlike the example shown in Figures 4A and 4B, the air compressor 1 and multi-port valve 2 are first connected in parallel via a T-shaped pipe (i.e., a three-way pipe) on the pipe 3, and then connected in series to the inflatable body 10 via the pipe 3. As shown in Figure 4C, the breathing port 14 of the multi-port valve 2 is closed, forcing the air provided by the air compressor 1 to enter the inflatable body 10 in the aquarium. As shown in Figure 4D, the breathing port 14 is opened, allowing air provided by the air compressor 1 and the air within the inflatable body 10 to enter the atmosphere through the breathing port 14, thereby creating a negative pressure within the inflatable body 10. In another embodiment shown in FIG2 , two or more inflatable bodies 10 , 10 ′, 10 ′′ can be connected in series. In this case, the outlet 12 , 12 ′, 12 ′ of each base member 4 , 4 ′, 4 ′ is connected to the inlet 11 ′, 11 ′′ of the adjacent base member 4 , 4 ′, 4 ′ via an outlet pipe 9 , 9 ′.An air compressor 1 forces air through a plurality of serially connected inflation bodies 10, 10', 10'' until it is discharged into the aquarium 50 through the outlet conduit 9'' of the terminal base member 10''. This arrangement can provide a cohesive and visually appealing multi-dynamic display, while also significantly enhancing the visual impact produced by the system 100. In another embodiment, a light source, such as one or more LED lights 15, can be provided within the base member 4 to illuminate the expandable and contractible member 5. The LED lights 15 can be connected to the multi-port valve 2 via wires for power. This arrangement with the light source creates a visually striking, internally illuminated ornamental piece that mimics bioluminescent marine life, particularly when viewed in low-light conditions. As shown in FIG5 , the base member 4 and the expandable and contractible member 5 can be transparent and / or translucent, allowing light from the LED lights 15 to pass through and illuminate the expandable and contractible member 5 and the dynamic features of its surface as it expands and contracts. Furthermore, the expandable and contractible component 5 can be made of a self-luminous material to enhance visual appeal. Furthermore, as shown, the expandable and contractible component is made of a flexible, translucent material, which helps diffuse the light from the LED lights 15 mounted on the base member 4. According to one embodiment, the expandable and contractible component 5 has a shape that mimics a sea anemone and is made of silicone or other flexible materials. The expandable and contractible component 5 can be coupled to the base member 4 through a stretch fit on the base member 4 to form the inflatable body 10. As shown in FIG6 , to enhance the dynamic visual effect, physical surface features 16, such as tentacles and spikes, can be added to the outer surface of the expandable and contractible component 5. The movement of these surface features 16 mimics the rhythmic movements of marine life, such as sea anemones and cnidarians, and creates visually appealing motion in the water as the inflatable body 10 expands and contracts. During use, the tentacles and spikes on the expandable and contractible component 5 sway in the water, creating a visually appealing, natural effect. This unique design adds interest and randomness to the mimicking of aquatic dynamics, providing a more immersive experience for viewers. The use of physical surface features16, such as tentacles and spikes, is an effective and creative way to enhance the visual effect of movement. The resulting movement is natural and pleasing to the eye, and overall adds significant beauty and realism to the aquarium environment.According to an alternative embodiment, design features (not shown) may be incorporated around the openings 13 in the expandable and contractible member 5. For example, these features could simulate mouths or teeth found in living sea anemones or sea urchins. Such features may be particularly important when marketing the product as an eco-friendly alternative to real marine life. In addition to enhancing the dynamic effect of the expandable and contractible member 5 in the water, these design features can also enhance its appearance. When the system 100 is in operation, the openings 13 allow pressurized air to escape from the inflatable body 10. Essentially, this feature not only adds an additional visual element to the aquarium, but also provides the ability to generate bubbles, thereby increasing the oxygen content in the water. Figures 7 and 8 illustrate a decorative base 6 for holding and securing one or more inflatable bodies 10. Preferably, the decorative base 6 is designed to simulate marine rocks or similar objects, blending seamlessly into the environment of the aquarium 50. The inflatable body 10 is supported by the decorative base 6 via one or more elastic members 17, which serve to secure the inflatable body 10 to the decorative base 6. Specifically, the elastic member 17 pulls the base component 4 into position and stretches and applies pressure on a protrusion 18 on the decorative base 6, thereby securing the base component 4 to the mounting slot 7 of the decorative base 6. This mechanism ensures that the inflatable body 10 is securely attached to the decorative base 6, reducing the risk of slipping or shifting. Furthermore, this design facilitates replacement of the expandable and contractible member 5 without affecting the decorative base 6 or any other components in the system 100. The replaceable expandable and contractible member 5 can also be available in different styles and colors, allowing for customization and variety in display. The decorative base 6 can have an engraved, hand-painted base, or one or more customized appearances to cater to a variety of customer age groups, cultural preferences, and other personal requirements. According to an exemplary embodiment, the aquarium viewing power system is designed to operate within a standard operating temperature range of 23-29 degrees Celsius, typical of aquarium temperatures. The electronic board in this system requires a DC 5V 0.6A power supply. Basically, any known USB adapter can also be used to power the system. The light effects of the red / green / blue colored LED lights that can be used in the system are: red 800MCD, green 2500MCD and blue 2000MCD.o These LED lights are overmolded into a waterproof housing designed to reside within the aquarium's water. Each inflatable or decorative base can include multiple LED lights. The various components of the system can be connected by multiple 3mm flexible air tubing. The size of the components varies depending on the system's scalability. For example, according to one embodiment, the system is designed to fit and operate within a 10-gallon aquarium measuring 20 inches long, 10 inches wide, and 12 inches high. The decorative element measures approximately 10 inches long, 8 inches wide, and 8 inches high. The inflatable and contractible components and their associated base components can also vary in size, with the larger inflatable and contractible component having a spherical diameter of approximately 3 inches when fully inflated, while the smaller inflatable portion has a spherical diameter of approximately 1.5 inches. For example, the electronic multi-port valve can measure approximately 2 inches long, 2 inches wide, and 1 inch high. While this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment encompasses a single technical solution. This description is provided for clarity only. Those skilled in the art should consider this specification as a whole. The technical solutions in the various embodiments may be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that are understandable to those skilled in the art. However, the scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the appended claims, not the foregoing description. Therefore, all modifications that come within the meaning and scope of the claims are intended to be included in this disclosure and any references thereto. Reference signs in the claims should not be construed as limiting the claims.

Claims

Claims 1. An aquarium viewing power system for an aquarium, comprising: An air compressor for propelling airflow, and a multi-port valve, both of which and the air compressor are externally disposed on the aquarium; An inflatable gas, which is built into the aquarium and has an inlet connected to the multi-port valve, and a pipeline for connecting the air compressor, the multi-port valve and the inflatable gas fluid; wherein the system is configured to inflate and deflate the inflatable gas connected to the multi-port valve fluid by operating the multi-port valve, thereby respectively expanding and contracting the inflatable gas to form a dynamic simulation of organisms in water.

2. The system according to claim 1, wherein the multi-port valve is provided with a breathing port connected to the atmosphere, when the breathing port of the multi-port valve is closed, the air compressor inputs air into the inflatable body to expand the inflatable body, and when the breathing port is opened, the air in the inflatable body is discharged to the atmosphere through the breathing port to shrink the inflatable body.

3. A system according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the inflatable body is composed of an expandable and contractible component and a base component coupled.

4. A system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the inlet is arranged in the base part, and the base part is also provided with an outlet for releasing air and or water in the inflation body into the water of the aquarium.

5. The system according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the outlet is connected to an outlet pipe.

6. The system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the air compressor, the The port valve and the inflation gas are connected sequentially in series.

7. The system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the air compressor and the multi-port valve are fluidly connected in parallel and then connected to the inflation gas.

8. A system according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the expandable and contractible component is made of an elastic or non-elastic inflatable material.

9. The system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the base member and the expandable and contractible member are made of light-transmitting or semi-light-transmitting materials, and the base member is provided with a light source for illuminating the base member and the expandable and contractible member.

10. The system according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the base member is configured in a basin shape for accommodating at least a portion of the expandable and contractible member.

11. A system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the expandable and contractible member is provided with at least one orifice allowing at least a portion of the air to escape when the inflatable body is inflated.

12. The system of claim 11, wherein the size or number of the at least one aperture does not prevent inflation from forcing water to be discharged through the outlet tube as it continues.

13. A system according to any one of claims 11 or 12, wherein the at least a portion of the air that is expelled creates a bubble effect within the aquarium to oxygenate the water.

14. The system of any of the preceding claims, wherein the multi-port valve is connected to one or more of a programmable logic controller, a custom control circuit, an optical sensor, a radio device, and / or a Bluetooth device.

15. The system according to claim 14, wherein the programmable logic controller is configured to control the time during which the breathing port is maintained closed according to a first time interval, and to control the time during which the breathing port is maintained open according to a second time interval.

16. The system according to claim 15, wherein the first time interval and the second time interval are random and / or variable.

17. A system according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the expandable and contractible component is provided with one or more surface features, so that when the expandable and contractible component is expanded and contracted, the one or more surface features produce visual movement in the water.

18. The system of claim 17, wherein the one or more surface features include tentacles and / or spikes.

19. The system of any of the preceding claims, further comprising one or more adjacent inflatable bodies, the inflatable bodies and the adjacent inflatable bodies being fluidly connected in series.

20. The system of claim 19, wherein the outlet tube of the inflation body is fluidly connected to an inlet of the adjacent inflation body.

21. The system according to any of the preceding claims, further comprising a decorative base to which the inflatable body is fixed, wherein: The inflatable body is fixed on the decorative base through an elastic member, and the elastic member fixes the inflatable body on the mounting groove of the decorative member by stretching the protrusion on the decorative member.

22. A method for creating a simulated aquatic biological dynamics in an aquarium, comprising the following steps: 16 (1) Connecting the air compressor, the multi-port valve, and the inflation gas through pipeline fluid; (2) The air compressor and the multi-port valve are arranged outside the aquarium, and the inflatable gas is arranged inside the aquarium; (3) continuously supplying air to the multi-port valve through the operation of the air compressor; (4) closing the breathing port of the multi-port valve, allowing the air compressor to input air into the inflatable gas, thereby expanding the inflatable gas; (5) opening the breathing port of the multi-port valve to release the air in the inflatable body, thereby causing the inflatable body to shrink; and (6) Repeat steps (4) and (5) to cause the inflatable body to repeatedly expand and contract to simulate the dynamics of aquatic organisms.

23. The method according to claim 22 further includes the step of adjusting the frequency and duration of the repeated time series in steps (4) and (5) to change the intensity and speed of the dynamics.

24. A method according to any preceding claim, wherein the multi-port valve comprises a programmable controller for controlling the length of time the respiratory port is maintained closed and opened in steps (4) and (5).

25. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the programmable logic controller is configured to control the time for which the breathing port remains closed according to a first time interval, and to control the time for which the breathing port remains open according to a second time interval.

26. The method according to claim 25, wherein the first time interval and the second time interval are random and / or variable.

27. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, step 4 further comprising the following steps: - Expelling at least a portion of the air from the inflatable body into the water, wherein the inflatable body is provided with at least one orifice allowing the inflatable body to be inflated when the inflatable body is inflated. 17 A small amount of air is discharged.

28. The method of claim 27, wherein the size or number of the at least one aperture does not prevent inflation from forcing water to be discharged through the outlet tube as it continues.

29. A method according to any one of claims 27 or 28, wherein at least a portion of the expelled air creates a bubble effect within the aquarium to oxygenate the water.

30. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising the following steps: - providing one or more surface features on the inflatable body such that when the inflatable body is expanded and contracted, the one or more surface features produce visual movement in the water, wherein: The one or more surface features include tentacles and / or spikes. 18

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