Aquatic plant cultivation container

Abstract

Provided is an aquatic plant cultivation container capable of preventing the appearance of a water tank from deteriorating. The aquatic plant cultivation container (1) comprises: a container main body (2); a detachable member (3) detachably mounted in the water tank (100); and a partition member (4) that partitions the container body (2) into a first space (S1) in which aquatic plants are cultivated and a second space (S2) in which at least a part of the attachment / detachment member (3) is accommodated. According to the structure, at least one part of the detachable component (3) is accommodated in the second space (S2), so that the detachable component (3) is not easy to see. This prevents the appearance of the water tank (100) from deteriorating due to the attachment / detachment of the member (3).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to an aquatic grass cultivation container which is detachably installed in a water tank. Background Art

[0002] Non-patent document 1 discloses an aquatic plant cultivation container, comprising: a container body for cultivating aquatic plants, and a suction cup detachably mounted in a water tank. If such an aquatic plant cultivation container is mounted in a water tank, there is a problem that the suction cup deteriorates the aesthetics of the water tank.

[0003] Prior art literature

[0004] Patent Literature

[0005] Non-patent document 1:

[0006] Product name: "Glass Jar", manufactured by JUN, searched on October 27, 2023, website<URL:https: / / www.shopping-charm.jp / product / 2c2c2c2c-2c2c-2c2c-2c2c-313035303733> Summary of the invention

[0007] Problem that the invention aims to solve

[0008] The purpose of the present disclosure is to provide an aquatic plant cultivation container that can prevent the aesthetics of the water tank from deteriorating.

[0009] Solutions to the problem

[0010] The aquatic plant cultivation container of the present invention comprises: a container body; a loading and unloading component detachably installed in a water tank; and a partition component that divides the container body into a first space for cultivating aquatic plants and a second space for accommodating at least a part of the loading and unloading component.

[0011] Effects of the Invention

[0012] According to such a structure, by storing at least a part of the detachable components in the second space, the detachable components can be made less visible, thereby preventing the detachable components from deteriorating the aesthetics of the water tank. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing a state where an aquatic plant cultivation container according to one embodiment is installed in a water tank.

[0014] Figure 2 It is a perspective view showing a state where the aquatic plant cultivation container according to the above embodiment is installed in a water tank.

[0015] Figure 3This is a front view of the aquatic plant cultivation container according to the above embodiment.

[0016] Figure 4 It is a top view of the aquatic plant cultivation container according to the above embodiment.

[0017] Figure 5 for Figure 3 Cross-section along line VV.

[0018] Figure 6 for Figure 3 Cross-sectional view along line VI-VI.

[0019] Figure 7 for Figure 4 Cross-sectional view along line VII-VII.

[0020] Figure 8 Another embodiment of the aquatic plant cultivation container is shown. Figure 3 Cross-sectional view of .

[0021] Fig. 9 The present invention is a perspective view showing an aquatic plant cultivation container according to another embodiment.

[0022] Description of Reference Numerals

[0023] 1: Aquatic plant cultivation container; 2: Container body; 21: Front wall; 22: Side wall; 23: Rear wall; 231: Through hole; 24: Bottom wall; 241: Bottom hole; 25: Opening; 26: Installation opening; 3: Loading and unloading parts; 31: First loading and unloading parts; 32: Second loading and unloading parts; 321: Magnet; 322: Storage container; 323: Storage cover; 324: Concave and convex part; 4: Partition part; 5: Connecting pipe; 6: Reinforcement plate; 41: Loading and unloading part; 42: Air outlet hole; 43: Connecting hole; 44: Concave part; 45: Cover; 100: Water tank; 101: Front wall; 102: Side wall; 103: Rear wall; 104: Bottom wall; S1: First space; S2: Second space. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The following, combined Figure 1 to Figure 7 An aquatic plant cultivation container according to one embodiment is described. Figure 8 and Fig. 9 Similarly, the dimensional ratios in the drawings are not necessarily consistent with the actual dimensional ratios, and the dimensional ratios between the drawings are not necessarily consistent. Figure 1 and Figure 2 This is a perspective view showing a state where the aquatic plant cultivation container 1 according to one embodiment is installed in a water tank 100 .

[0025] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the aquatic plant cultivation container 1 is detachably installed in the water tank 100, and is used in a state of being immersed in the water tank 100. By using the aquatic plant cultivation container 1, aquatic plants can be cultivated without filling the water tank 100 with planting soil. This makes it easy to clean the water tank 100. It is also easy to move the aquatic plants from the water tank 100 to other water tanks.

[0026] The water tank 100 includes a front wall 101, a pair of side walls 102, 102, a rear wall 103, and a bottom wall 104. The water tank 100 has a rectangular or square shape in a plan view. Each of the walls 101 to 104 is formed of, for example, glass or transparent resin. Figure 1 and Figure 2 2 shows an example in which the waterweed cultivation container 1 is installed on the rear wall 103 of the water tank 100. The waterweed cultivation container 1 may also be installed on the front wall 101 or the side wall 102. It should be noted that the water tank 100 may also be circular in a plan view.

[0027] Figure 3 It is a front view of the aquatic plant cultivation container 1. Figure 4 It is a top view of the aquatic plant cultivation container 1. Figure 5 for Figure 3 The cross-sectional view of the VV line. Figure 3 to Figure 5 As shown, the aquatic plant cultivation container 1 includes: a container body 2, and a loading and unloading component 3 detachably installed in the water tank 100 (see Figure 3 and Figure 4 ). For example, planting soil (soil, etc.) for growing aquatic plants is filled in the container body 2. The container body 2 is formed of, for example, a transparent resin.

[0028] The container body 2 includes: a front wall 21; a pair of side walls 22, 22; a rear wall 23; and a bottom wall 24. The container body 2 is preferably formed into a shape that narrows downward. Specifically, the angle between the front wall 21 and the bottom wall 24 of the container body 2 is preferably greater than 90 degrees. In addition, the angle between the side wall 22 and the bottom wall 24 is preferably greater than 90 degrees. This makes it possible for the aquatic plant cultivation container 1 to be less noticeable in the water tank 100. It should be noted that the angle between the front wall 21 and the bottom wall 24 can also be 90 degrees. That is, the front wall 21 can also be arranged in a manner orthogonal to the bottom wall 24. The same is true for the side wall 22.

[0029] The container body 2 is preferably formed into a substantially inverted pyramid or substantially inverted truncated pyramid. In the present embodiment, the container body 2 is formed into a substantially inverted quadrangular pyramid, but is not limited thereto. For example, the container body 2 may also be formed into a cylindrical or polyhedral shape (cube, cuboid).

[0030] like Figure 5As shown, the angle θ1 between the rear wall 23 and the bottom wall 24 of the container body 2 is preferably 90 degrees (including ±2 degrees). That is, the rear wall 23 is preferably substantially orthogonal to the bottom wall 24. In this way, the container body 2 can be placed on the bottom wall 104 of the water tank 100, which can improve the installation stability of the aquatic plant cultivation container 1. In addition, the gap between the container body 2 and the water tank 100 can be eliminated to prevent farmed fish and the like raised in the water tank 100 from entering the gap. It should be noted that the angle θ1 can also be greater than 92 degrees.

[0031] Figure 5 , an example of installing the aquatic plant cultivation container 1 in the water tank 100 in a state where the container body 2 is in contact with both the rear wall 103 and the bottom wall 104 of the water tank 100 is shown, but the invention is not limited thereto. For example, the aquatic plant cultivation container 1 may be installed in the water tank 100 in a state where the container body 2 is away from the bottom wall 104 of the water tank 100.

[0032] An opening 25 is provided on the upper side of the container body 2. The opening 25 is preferably inclined forward and downward. That is, the upper end of the front wall 21 is preferably provided at a position lower than the upper end of the rear wall 23. This can improve the aesthetics of the aquatic plants and make the aquatic plant cultivation container 1 less noticeable. The inclination angle θ2 of the opening 25 relative to the front-to-back direction (horizontal direction) is preferably greater than 5 degrees, and more preferably greater than 10 degrees.

[0033] The aquatic plant cultivation container 1 includes a partition member 4, which divides the container body 2 into a first space S1 for cultivating aquatic plants and a second space S2 for storing at least a portion of the loading and unloading components 3. According to such a structure, by storing at least a portion of the loading and unloading components 3 in the second space S2, the loading and unloading components 3 can be made difficult to be seen. This can prevent the aesthetics of the water tank 100 from being deteriorated due to the loading and unloading components 3. In addition, by separating the first space S1 and the second space S2, for example, the loading and unloading components 3 can be prevented from contacting with planting soil, etc. Therefore, it is not easy to dirty the loading and unloading components 3, and it is convenient to clean the aquatic plant cultivation container 1.

[0034] The first space S1 is a space surrounded by the front wall 21 of the container body 2, the pair of side walls 22, and the partition member 4. The upper portion of the first space S1 is opened by an opening 25. The first space S1 is filled with planting soil (soil, etc.) for growing aquatic plants, for example.

[0035] The second space S2 is a space surrounded by the rear wall 23, a pair of side walls 22, and the partition member 4. The upper side of the second space S2 is covered by the partition member 4 (the cover portion 45 described later), except for the air outlet hole 42 described later, but the present invention is not limited thereto. At least a part of the mounting and disassembly component 3 (the first mounting and disassembly component 31 described later in this embodiment) is accommodated in the second space S2. The second space S2 is provided at the rear side of the first space S1.

[0036] The partition member 4 preferably extends from the bottom wall 24 of the container body 2 to the upper end of the side wall 22 in the vertical direction. The partition member 4 preferably extends from the side wall 22 to the other side wall 22 in the horizontal direction. It should be noted that the partition member 4 may also be provided at a position away from the bottom wall 24 or the side wall 22 of the container body 2, for example.

[0037] The partition member 4 preferably includes a cover 45 covering the upper side of the second space S2. The cover 45 extends along the upper end of the side wall 22 of the container body 2. In this embodiment, the cover 45 is inclined toward the upper side toward the rear side, but is not limited thereto. The partition member 4 is preferably black. This makes the second space S2 less noticeable, and can further prevent the aesthetics of the water tank 100 from being deteriorated due to the attachment and removal of the member 3.

[0038] The partition member 4 is preferably separate from the container body 2 and detachably installed in the container body 2. Thus, the aquatic plant cultivation container 1 can be easily cleaned by removing the partition member 4 from the container body 2. It should be noted that the partition member 4 is not limited to the above structure, and can also be formed integrally with the container body 2.

[0039] Figure 6 for Figure 3 In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. Figure 6 As shown, the partition member 4 includes a loading and unloading portion 41, which is used to install the partition member 4 on the container body 2 or remove the partition member 4 from the container body 2. The loading and unloading portion 41 is formed in a buckle shape and is provided on the left and right sides of the partition member 4. The loading and unloading portion 41 is installed in the installation opening portion 26, and the installation opening portion 26 is provided on the container body 2. The installation opening portion 26 is provided across the side wall 22 and the rear wall 23 of the container body 2. It should be noted that the loading and unloading portion 41 and the installation opening portion 26 are not limited to the above-mentioned structure.

[0040] Preferably, a bottom hole 241 is provided on the bottom wall 24 of the container body 2. With such a structure, water can be discharged from the first space S1, thereby preventing water from being retained in the first space S1.

[0041] The bottom hole 241 is a hole connecting the first space S1 and the outside of the container body 2 (aquatic plant cultivation container 1). The width W1 of the bottom hole 241 is preferably less than 2 mm. Thus, for example, it is possible to prevent the planting soil filled in the first space S1 from falling from the bottom hole 241. In the present embodiment, the bottom hole 241 is a long hole extending in the left-right direction, and a plurality of (8) bottom holes are provided on the bottom wall 24, but it is not limited thereto.

[0042] like Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the aquatic plant cultivation container 1 preferably includes a connecting pipe 5, which is connected to the second space S2 and can be connected to an air supply pipe (also called an air pipe) not shown in the figure for supplying air. In addition, an air outlet hole 42 (see FIG. 4 ) is preferably provided on the upper side of the second space S2. Figure 3 and Figure 4 ). With such a structure, by supplying air from the connecting pipe 5 to the second space S2, the air will escape from the air outlet hole 42 through the second space S2. This can prevent water from being retained around the water plants, and thus, for example, can prevent the roots of the water plants from rotting. In addition, since the first space S1 and the second space S2 are separated by the partition member 4, it is possible to prevent air from entering the first space S1, and thus, for example, it is possible to prevent the planting soil filled in the first space S1 from flying to the outside of the container body 2 due to the air.

[0043] like Figure 3 As shown, a portion of the connecting pipe 5 is arranged outside the container body 2. A portion of the connecting pipe 5 is preferably arranged in the up-down direction. This makes it easy to insert the air connecting pipe into the connecting pipe 5. Another portion of the connecting pipe 5 extends to the second space S2 (see Figure 5 ) inside. In the present embodiment, the connecting pipe 5 is an L-shaped round pipe and is detachably mounted on the container body 2, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0044] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the air outlet hole 42 is preferably arranged at a position substantially at the same height as the upper end of the container body 2. This can prevent the roots of aquatic plants or planting soil, etc. from entering the second space S2 through the air outlet hole 42. There are preferably multiple air outlet holes 42. In the present embodiment, the air outlet hole 42 is arranged on the front side of the cover portion 45, and two are arranged side by side in the left-right direction (horizontal direction). The air outlet hole 42 is a long hole extending in the left-right direction (horizontal direction). It should be noted that the air outlet hole 42 is not limited to the above structure. For example, the air outlet hole 42 may also be arranged on the container body 2.

[0045] Figure 7 for Figure 4 The cross-sectional view of line VII-VII in Fig. Figure 7 As shown, the partition member 4 preferably includes a connecting hole 43, and the connecting hole 43 connects the first space S1 and the second space S2 (see Figure 6). With such a structure, when the air supplied to the second space S2 escapes from the connecting hole 43, a pressure difference is generated between the first space S1 and the second space S2, so that water flows from the first space S1 into the second space S2 through the connecting hole 43. This can prevent water from being retained in the first space S1. This can prevent the roots of aquatic plants from rotting. In addition, for example, by filling the first space S1 with planting soil, the water passing through the planting soil will be filtered. The connecting hole 43 is preferably provided at the lower part of the partition member 4.

[0046] The size (opening area) of the connecting hole 43 is preferably smaller than the size (opening area) of the air outlet hole 42. This can prevent the air supplied to the second space S2 from entering the first space S1 through the connecting hole 43. The width W2 of the connecting hole 43 is preferably less than 2 mm. In this way, for example, the planting soil filled in the first space S1 can be prevented from entering the second space S2.

[0047] The communication hole 43 is preferably provided at a position that does not overlap with the connection pipe 5 when viewed from the front. The communication hole 43 is provided on the left side of the end of the connection pipe 5. In the present embodiment, the communication hole 43 is a long hole extending in the left-right direction (horizontal direction), and three communication holes 43 are provided side by side in the left-right direction (horizontal direction), but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0048] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the loading and unloading component 3 is preferably a magnet. With such a structure, it is easier to install the aquatic plant cultivation container 1 in the water tank 100 or remove it from the water tank 100 compared to when the loading and unloading component 3 is a suction cup. This makes it easier to move the position of the aquatic plant cultivation container 1 in the water tank 100.

[0049] In this embodiment, the mounting and disassembling member 3 is composed of a first mounting and disassembling member 31 and a second mounting and disassembling member 32. The first mounting and disassembling member 31 is accommodated in the second space S2. The first mounting and disassembling member 31 is a rectangular parallelepiped magnet, which is installed in a recess 44 provided on the partition member 4. The first mounting and disassembling member 31 (recess 44) is provided in the center of the second space S2 in the left-right direction. In this way, the air supplied to the second space S2 passes through the left and right sides of the first mounting and disassembling member 31 (recess 44) from the air outlet hole 42 (see FIG. 4 ). Figure 4 ) escaped.

[0050] The second loading and unloading component 32 is separate from the first loading and unloading component 31. The second loading and unloading component 32 includes: a magnet 321, a storage container 322 for storing the magnet 321, and a storage cover 323 covering the opening of the storage container 322. By adsorbing the first loading and unloading component 31 and the second loading and unloading component 32 on the rear wall 103 of the water tank 100 (which may also be the front wall 101 or the side wall 102) in a manner of clamping the rear wall 103 of the water tank 100, the container body 2 (aquatic plant cultivation container 1) can be installed in the water tank 100.

[0051] The magnet 321 has the same shape as the first mounting and dismounting member 31. The side of the storage container 322 is provided with a concave-convex portion 324 extending in the vertical direction (see Figure 6 ). This makes it easier for the planter to grab the second mounting and disassembly component 32. It should be noted that the mounting and disassembly component 3, the first mounting and disassembly component 31, and the second mounting and disassembly component 32 are not limited to the above-mentioned structures.

[0052] The aquatic plant cultivation container 1 preferably includes a reinforcing plate 6 for reinforcing the container body 2. The reinforcing plate 6 is formed of resin and is attached to the rear wall 23 of the container body 2. The thickness of the reinforcing plate 6 is smaller than the thickness of the rear wall 23. [1]

[0054] As described above, the aquatic plant cultivation container 1 of this embodiment includes: a container body 2; a loading and unloading component 3, which is detachably installed in the water tank 100; and a partition component 4, which divides the container body 2 into a first space S1 for cultivating aquatic plants, and a second space S2 for storing at least a part of the loading and unloading component 3.

[0055] According to such a structure, by storing at least a part of the detachable component 3 in the second space S2, the detachable component 3 can be made less visible. This can prevent the detachable component 3 from deteriorating the appearance of the water tank 100. [2]

[0057] In addition, in the aquatic plant cultivation container 1 described in [1] above, preferably, the rear wall 23 of the container body 2 and the bottom wall 24 of the container body 2 are substantially orthogonal.

[0058] According to such a structure, the container body 2 can be placed on the bottom wall 104 of the water tank 100, which can improve the installation stability of the aquatic plant cultivation container 1. In addition, the gap between the container body 2 and the water tank 100 can be eliminated to prevent farmed fish and the like raised in the water tank 100 from entering the gap. [3]

[0060] Furthermore, in the aquatic plant cultivation container 1 described in [1] or [2] above, preferably, a bottom hole 241 is provided on the bottom wall 24 of the container body 2 .

[0061] According to such a structure, water can be discharged from the first space S1, thereby preventing water from being retained in the first space S1. [4]

[0063] In addition, preferably, in the aquatic plant cultivation container 1 described in any one of [1] to [3] above, it includes a connecting pipe 5, which is connected to the second space S2 and can be connected to an air supply pipe for supplying air, and an air outlet hole 42 is provided on the upper side of the second space S2.

[0064] According to such a structure, air is supplied from the connecting pipe 5 to the second space S2, so that the air escapes from the air outlet hole 42 through the second space S2. This can prevent water from being retained around the water plants, and further, for example, can prevent the roots of the water plants from rotting. In addition, the first space S1 and the second space S2 are separated by the partition member 4, which can prevent air from entering the first space S1, and further prevent the planting soil filled in the first space S1 from flying to the outside of the container body 2 due to the air. [5]

[0066] Furthermore, in the aquatic plant cultivation container 1 described in [4] above, preferably, the partition member 4 includes a communication hole 43 that communicates the first space S1 and the second space S2.

[0067] According to such a structure, when the air supplied to the second space S2 escapes from the air outlet hole 42, a pressure difference is generated between the first space S1 and the second space S2, so that water flows from the first space S1 into the second space S2 through the connecting hole 43. This can prevent water from being retained in the first space S1, thereby preventing the roots of aquatic plants from rotting.

[0068] It should be noted that the aquatic plant cultivation container 1 is not limited to the structure of the above-mentioned embodiment, nor is it limited to the above-mentioned effects. Moreover, the aquatic plant cultivation container 1 can of course be subjected to various deformations without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, of course, one or more structures or methods described in the following various deformation examples can be arbitrarily selected and used in the structure or method of the above-mentioned embodiment.

[0069] (A) In the above embodiment, the mounting and dismounting member 3 is a magnet, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Figure 8 As shown, the loading and unloading component 3 may also be a suction cup. In such a structure, a through hole 231 for arranging the loading and unloading component 3 is provided on the rear wall 23 of the container body 2. That is, the rear side of the second space S2 is open. Figure 8 , a suction cup is provided as an example of the loading and unloading component 3, and a plurality of suction cups may also be provided. In addition, the loading and unloading component 3 may also be a component other than a magnet or a suction cup.

[0070] (B) Fig. 9 As shown, the container body 2 may also be formed into a shape having a long side in the left-right direction. In such a structure, Figure 5 The first detachable components 31 and the magnets 321 shown in the figure are respectively provided in pairs along the left-right direction.

[0071] (C) In the above embodiment, the partition member 4 is disposed in the vertical direction, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the partition member 4 may be disposed in the horizontal direction.

Claims

1. A waterweed cultivation container, characterized in that: include: Container body; A loading and unloading component, detachably mounted in the water tank; as well as The partition member partitions the container body into a first space for growing aquatic plants and a second space for storing at least a part of the attachment and detachment member.

2. The aquatic plant cultivation container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rear wall of the container body is substantially orthogonal to the bottom wall of the container body.

3. The aquatic plant cultivation container according to claim 1, characterized in that: A bottom hole is provided on the bottom wall of the container body, and the bottom hole communicates with the first space and the outside of the container body.

4. The aquatic plant cultivation container according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: comprising a connecting pipe, the connecting pipe being connected to the second space and being connectable to an air supply pipe for supplying air, An air outlet hole is provided on the upper side of the second space.

5. The aquatic plant cultivation container according to claim 4, characterized in that: The partition member includes a communication hole that communicates the first space and the second space.

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