Variable-volume running water type observation cylinder
By designing a variable volume flow-water observation cylinder, using transparent material container body and flow-water manufacturing technology, the problem of traditional equipment being unable to adjust the observation space and fish being unable to swim, achieving flexible observation and natural posture display.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422450898.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-11
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-18
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-11
AI Technical Summary
Traditional fish observation equipment cannot flexibly adjust the observation space, cannot meet the observation needs of fish of different sizes, and it is difficult for fish to show their swimming posture in stationary water.
A variable volume flow-flow observation cylinder is designed, using a transparent material container body, a partition plate and a return water area are set, and an inlet valve and a drain valve are equipped to create a flow-flow environment through the delivery pipe group, a partition plate group is used to limit the moving space, and a flow-flow effect is created by combining a variable frequency water pump and a diverter.
It realizes the adjustment of the observation space as needed, can clearly observe the fish's shape, conveniently measure its properties, and enable the fish to show a natural swimming posture in a flowing water environment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of fish observation equipment, in particular to a variable-volume flowing-water observation tank. Background Technique
[0002] Traditional fish observation boxes usually adopt designs such as small size and portability. Although this design facilitates the outdoor fish observation needs, there are many deficiencies in indoor use. First, the fixed-volume design cannot flexibly adjust the observation space according to the size of the observation object, restricting the activity range of the observation object. Second, the small-size design cannot meet the observation needs of larger-sized fish. In addition, in still water, it is difficult for fish to show and maintain their swimming postures in the water without water flow stimulation.
[0003] Therefore, it is of great practical significance and application value to develop a fish observation device for indoor use that can flexibly adjust its volume according to actual needs and has a flowing-water mechanism. For this reason, this application proposes a variable-volume flowing-water observation tank to provide a new technical solution to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Content of the Utility Model
[0004] Based on this, in view of the above technical problems, it is necessary to provide a variable-volume flowing-water observation tank. The container body is made of a transparent material, which can clearly observe the morphological characteristics of fish, and a scale is provided at the bottom of the front of the container body for facilitating the measurement of the measurable traits of fish.
[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:
[0006] A variable-volume flowing-water observation tank is applied to fish observation.
[0007] The variable-volume flowing-water observation tank specifically includes:
[0008] A container body for placing fish. The container body includes a tank body. A partition board is arranged inside the tank body. One end and the bottom of the partition board are fixedly connected to the tank body. The position on one side of the partition board inside the tank body is set as an observation area, and the position on the other side of the partition board inside the tank body is provided with a water return area. A scale is arranged at the lower part outside the tank body; at the end of the tank body corresponding to the observation area, a liquid inlet valve is arranged. The number of the liquid inlet valves is multiple, and the multiple liquid inlet valves are evenly distributed. At the end of the tank body corresponding to the water return area, a liquid discharge valve is arranged;
[0009] A partition board group is arranged inside the container body. The partition board group is located in the observation area and is used to limit the activity space of fish.
[0010] A delivery pipe group is arranged outside the container body, and the delivery pipe group is used to deliver water source into the container body through a liquid inlet valve.
[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the variable-volume flowing-water observation cylinder provided by the present utility model, the cylinder body is a rectangular transparent sealed box, and the top of the cylinder body is open.
[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the variable-volume flowing-water observation cylinder provided by the present utility model, the material of the cylinder body is transparent acrylic board.
[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the variable-volume flowing-water observation cylinder provided by the present utility model, the partition board group includes a background board. One end of the background board is provided with a water passing groove one. Slots are opened at the positions of the inner wall of the cylinder body and in the observation area. Convex strips are arranged at both ends of the background board, and the end of the background board is inserted and connected with the slots opened on the inner wall of the cylinder body through the convex strips.
[0014] As a preferred embodiment of the variable-volume flowing-water observation cylinder provided by the present utility model, the partition board group further includes side boards. The lower ends of the side boards are respectively provided with comb-shaped grooves and water passing grooves two. The number of the comb-shaped grooves and the water passing grooves two is multiple, and the comb-shaped grooves and the water passing grooves two are arranged alternately. The side boards are inserted and connected with the background board through the comb-shaped grooves.
[0015] As a preferred embodiment of the variable-volume flowing-water observation cylinder provided by the present utility model, the delivery pipe group includes a variable-frequency water pump, a first flow divider, and a second flow divider. The variable-frequency water pump is connected with the first flow divider through a first water delivery pipe. The first flow divider is connected with a plurality of second flow dividers through a plurality of second water delivery pipes. A plurality of the second flow dividers are connected with a plurality of liquid inlet valves.
[0016] As a preferred embodiment of the variable-volume flowing-water observation cylinder provided by the present utility model, an inlet and an outlet are respectively arranged outside the variable-frequency water pump. The first water delivery pipe is connected with the variable-frequency water pump through the outlet. A water inlet fixing nut is arranged at one end of the inlet far away from the variable-frequency water pump. The water inlet end of the inlet is connected with a drain valve through a fixing nut and a return pipeline in cooperation; a first flow control valve is arranged at the input end of the first flow divider.
[0017] As a preferred embodiment of the variable-volume flowing-water observation cylinder provided by the present utility model, a second flow control valve is arranged at the input end of the second flow divider, and connection fixing nuts are arranged at the output ends of the second flow dividers.
[0018] As a preferred embodiment of the variable-volume flowing-water observation cylinder provided by the present utility model, the output ends of both the first flow divider and the second flow divider are six.
[0019] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0020] For the variable-volume flowing-water observation tank provided by the utility model, the container main body is made of a transparent material, which can clearly observe the morphological characteristics of fish, and a scale is provided at the bottom of the front side of the container main body, which is convenient for measuring the measurable traits of fish.
[0021] For the variable-volume flowing-water observation tank provided by the utility model, the movable space of fish can be effectively restricted by the cooperation of the background board, the side board and the slots on the container main body.
[0022] For the variable-volume flowing-water observation tank provided by the utility model, a flowing-water environment is created by the cooperation of the variable-frequency water pump, the first flow divider, the second flow divider, the liquid inlet valve on the container main body, the first water passing groove, the second water passing groove on the background board and the side board, and the partition board in the container main body, so that the fish can show the swimming posture in the natural water body. Description of the Drawings
[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the solutions in the utility model, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the following drawings are some embodiments of the utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.
[0024] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the variable-volume flowing-water observation tank provided by the utility model;
[0025] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the container main body of the variable-volume flowing-water observation tank provided by the utility model;
[0026] Figure 3 It is a top view of the structure of the container main body of the variable-volume flowing-water observation tank provided by the utility model;
[0027] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the background board of the variable-volume flowing-water observation tank provided by the utility model;
[0028] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the side board of the variable-volume flowing-water observation tank provided by the utility model;
[0029] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the variable-frequency water pump, the first flow divider and the second flow divider of the variable-volume flowing-water observation tank provided by the utility model;
[0030] Figure 7Schematic diagram of the connection structure of the variable - volume flowing - water observation tank's frequency - conversion water pump and the first diverter provided by the present utility model;
[0031] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the connection structure of the first diverter and the second diverter of the variable - volume flowing - water observation tank provided by the present utility model.
[0032] The markings in the figure are explained as follows:
[0033] 1. Container main body; 2. Partition board group; 3. Delivery pipe group; 4. Cylinder main body; 5. Partition board; 6. Liquid inlet valve; 7. Liquid discharge valve; 8. Scale; 9. Slot; 10. Background board; 11. Rib; 12. First water - passing through groove; 13. Side plate; 14. Comb - tooth groove; 15. Second water - passing through groove; 16. Frequency - conversion water pump; 17. First diverter; 18. Second diverter; 19. First water delivery pipe; 20. Second water delivery pipe; 21. Water inlet; 22. Water inlet fixing nut; 23. Water outlet; 24. First flow - control valve; 25. Second flow - control valve; 26. Connection fixing nut. Detailed implementation manners
[0034] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solution of the present utility model, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without making creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0035] As described in the background art, the fixed - volume design cannot flexibly adjust the observation space according to the size of the observation object, restricting the activity range of the observation object. The small - size design cannot meet the observation requirements of larger - sized fish; in a static water body, without water - flow stimulation, it is very difficult for fish to show and maintain their swimming postures in the water body.
[0036] To solve this technical problem, the present utility model provides a variable - volume flowing - water observation tank, which is applied to fish observation.
[0037] Specifically, please refer to Figure 1 - Figure 3 , the variable - volume flowing - water observation tank specifically includes:
[0038] A container main body 1 for placing fish. The container main body 1 includes a tank main body 4. Inside the tank main body 4, there is a partition board 5. One end and the bottom of the partition board 5 are fixedly connected to the tank main body 4. The position inside the tank main body 4 and on one side of the partition board 5 is set as an observation area, and the position inside the tank main body 4 and on the other side of the partition board 5 is provided with a backwater area. At the lower part outside the tank main body 4, there is a scale 8; at the end of the tank main body 4 and at the position corresponding to the observation area, there is a liquid inlet valve 6. The number of the liquid inlet valves 6 is multiple, and the multiple liquid inlet valves 6 are evenly distributed. At the end of the tank main body 4 and at the position corresponding to the backflow area, there is a liquid discharge valve 7;
[0039] A partition board group 2 is arranged inside the container main body 1. The partition board group 2 is located at the observation area and is used to limit the activity space of the fish;
[0040] A conveying pipe group 3 is arranged outside the container main body 1. The conveying pipe group 3 is used to convey water source into the container main body 1 through the liquid inlet valve 6.
[0041] For the variable-volume flowing-water observation tank provided by the present utility model, the container main body 1 is made of a transparent material, which can clearly observe the morphological characteristics of the fish, and there is a scale 8 at the bottom of the front surface of the container main body 1, which is convenient for measuring the measurable traits of the fish.
[0042] In order to enable the personnel in the technical field to better understand the solution of the present utility model, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings.
[0043] Embodiment 1:
[0044] Please refer to Figure 1 - Figure 3 , a variable-volume flowing-water observation tank, which includes:
[0045] A container main body 1 for placing fish. The container main body 1 includes a tank main body 4. Inside the tank main body 4, there is a partition board 5. One end and the bottom of the partition board 5 are fixedly connected to the tank main body 4. The position inside the tank main body 4 and on one side of the partition board 5 is set as an observation area, and the position inside the tank main body 4 and on the other side of the partition board 5 is provided with a backwater area. Among them, in order to facilitate the relatively intuitive viewing of the length of the fish, there is a scale 8 at the lower part outside the tank main body 4; at the end of the tank main body 4 and at the position corresponding to the observation area, there is a liquid inlet valve 6. The number of the liquid inlet valves 6 is multiple, and the multiple liquid inlet valves 6 are evenly distributed. At the end of the tank main body 4 and at the position corresponding to the backflow area, there is a liquid discharge valve 7;
[0046] A partition board group 2 is arranged inside the container main body 1. The partition board group 2 is located at the observation area and is used to limit the activity space of the fish;
[0047] The conveying pipe group 3 is arranged outside the container body 1, and the conveying pipe group 3 is used to convey water source into the container body 1 through the liquid inlet valve 6.
[0048] It can be seen that after the liquid inlet valves 6 on the container body 1 are all in the closed state, water is injected into the container body 1. The partition board group 2 is inserted into the container body 1 according to the required width of the observation object and the required observation background color, restricting the activity space of the observation object; the water source discharged from the drain valve 7 is guided and conveyed through the conveying pipe group 3 and re-injected into the container body 1 through the liquid inlet valve 6, so that the water volume in the observation area increases and flows to the backwater area, and the water in the backwater area is discharged through the drain valve 7 to achieve the water circulation effect, thereby creating a flowing water environment, which can enable the fish to show the posture of swimming in the natural water body.
[0049] Embodiment 2:
[0050] The variable-volume flowing water type observation cylinder provided in Embodiment 1 is further optimized. Specifically, as Figures 4 - 5 shown, the partition board group 2 includes a background board 10. One end of the background board 10 is provided with a water passing groove 12. A slot 9 is opened on the inner wall of the cylinder body 4 at the position of the observation area. Convex strips 11 are provided at both ends of the background board 10, and the end of the background board 10 is inserted and connected with the slot 9 opened on the inner wall of the cylinder body 4 through the convex strips 11.
[0051] Furthermore, the partition board group 2 further includes side plates 13. The lower ends of the side plates 13 are respectively provided with comb-shaped grooves 14 and water passing grooves 15. The number of the comb-shaped grooves 14 and the water passing grooves 15 is multiple, and the comb-shaped grooves 14 and the water passing grooves 15 are arranged alternately. The side plates 13 are inserted and connected with the background board 10 through the comb-shaped grooves 14.
[0052] Through the above structural design, the background board 10 is inserted into the container body 1 through the slot 9 opened on the cylinder body 4 according to the required width of the observation object and the required observation background color. The side plates 13 are inserted into the container body 1 in front of the head and behind the tail of the observation object respectively through the comb-shaped grooves 14 for the background board 10, and the left and right movement restricts the activity space of the observation object; the water passing groove 12 opened on the background board 10 and the water passing groove 15 opened on the side plates 13 ensure the flow of water.
[0053] Embodiment 3:
[0054] The variable-volume flowing water type observation cylinder provided in Embodiment 1 is further optimized. Specifically, as Figures 6 - 8 shown, the conveying pipe group 3 includes a variable-frequency water pump 16, a splitter 17, and a splitter 18. The variable-frequency water pump 16 is connected with the splitter 17 through a water delivery pipe 19. The splitter 17 is connected with a plurality of splitters 18 through a plurality of water delivery pipes 20. A plurality of splitters 18 are connected with a plurality of liquid inlet valves 6.
[0055] Further, a water inlet 21 and a water outlet 23 are respectively arranged on the outer side of the variable-frequency water pump 16. The first water delivery pipe 19 is connected to the variable-frequency water pump 16 through the water outlet 23. One end of the water inlet 21 far from the variable-frequency water pump 16 is provided with a water inlet fixing nut 22. The water inlet end of the water inlet 21 is connected to the liquid discharge valve 7 through the fixing nut 22 in cooperation with a return pipe; a flow control valve 24 is arranged at the input end of the first flow divider 17.
[0056] Further, a flow control valve 25 is arranged at the input end of the second flow divider 18. Connecting fixing nuts 26 are arranged at the output ends of the second flow divider 18. The output ends of the second flow divider 18 are detachably connected to the liquid inlet valve 6 through the connecting fixing nuts 26. Among them, the output ends of both the first flow divider 17 and the second flow divider 18 are six.
[0057] Through the above structural design, the variable-frequency water pump 16 is turned on, and the water source discharged by the liquid discharge valve 7 is conveyed into the container main body 1 through the first water delivery pipe 19, the first flow divider 17, the second water delivery pipe 20, and the second flow divider 18 to create a flowing water environment. According to the reaction of the observed object, the flow rate of the water is adjusted through the flow control valve 24 and the flow control valve 25 at the upper input ends of the first flow divider 17 and the second flow divider 18.
[0058] Embodiment 4:
[0059] The variable-volume flowing-water observation cylinder provided in Embodiment 1 is further optimized. Specifically, as Figures 1 - 3 shown, the cylinder main body 4 is a rectangular transparent sealed box, and the top of the cylinder main body 4 is open. Among them, the material of the cylinder main body 4 is a transparent acrylic board.
Claims
1. A variable-volume flowing-water observation cylinder, characterized in that, Comprising: A container main body (1) for placing fish, the container main body (1) includes a tank main body (4), a partition board (5) is arranged inside the tank main body (4), one end and the bottom of the partition board (5) are fixedly connected to the tank main body (4), the position inside the tank main body (4) and on one side of the partition board (5) is set as an observation area, the position inside the tank main body (4) and on the other side of the partition board (5) is provided with a backwater area, and a scale (8) is arranged at the lower part outside the tank main body (4); an inlet valve (6) is arranged at the end of the tank main body (4) corresponding to the observation area, the number of the inlet valves (6) is multiple, and the multiple inlet valves (6) are evenly distributed; a drain valve (7) is arranged at the end of the tank main body (4) corresponding to the backflow area. A partition board group (2) is arranged inside the container main body (1), and the partition board group (2) is located at the observation area for restricting the activity space of fish. A conveying pipe group (3) is arranged outside the container main body (1), and the conveying pipe group (3) is used for conveying water source into the container main body (1) through the inlet valve (6).
2. The variable-volume flowing water observation cylinder according to claim 1, wherein The tank main body (4) is a rectangular transparent sealed box, and the top of the tank main body (4) is open.
3. The variable-volume flowing-water observation cylinder according to claim 2, characterized in that, The material of the tank main body (4) is transparent acrylic board.
4. The variable-volume flowing-water observation cylinder according to claim 1, wherein The partition board group (2) includes a background board (10), a water passing through slot one (12) is opened at one end of the background board (10), a slot (9) is opened at the inner wall of the tank main body (4) at the observation area, convex strips (11) are arranged at both ends of the background board (10), and the end of the background board (10) is plugged and connected to the slot (9) opened at the inner wall of the tank main body (4) through the convex strips (11).
5. The variable-volume flowing-water observation cylinder according to claim 4, characterized in that, The partition board group (2) further includes side plates (13), comb teeth grooves (14) and water passing through slots two (15) are respectively opened at the lower ends of the side plates (13), the number of the comb teeth grooves (14) and the water passing through slots two (15) is multiple, the comb teeth grooves (14) and the water passing through slots two (15) are arranged alternately, and the side plates (13) are plugged and connected to the background board (10) through the comb teeth grooves (14).
6. The variable-volume flowing-water observation cylinder according to claim 1, wherein The conveying pipe group (3) includes a variable frequency water pump (16), a splitter one (17), and a splitter two (18). The variable frequency water pump (16) is connected to the splitter one (17) through a water pipe one (19), the splitter one (17) is connected to multiple splitters two (18) through multiple water pipes two (20), and the multiple splitters two (18) are connected to the multiple inlet valves (6).
7. The variable-volume flowing water type observation cylinder according to claim 6, characterized in that, An inlet (21) and an outlet (23) are respectively arranged on the outer side of the variable-frequency water pump (16). The first water delivery pipe (19) is connected to the variable-frequency water pump (16) through the outlet (23). One end of the inlet (21) far away from the variable-frequency water pump (16) is provided with an inlet fixing nut (22). The water inlet end of the inlet (21) is connected to the drain valve (7) through the fixing nut (22) and a return pipeline; a flow control valve one (24) is arranged at the input end of the first flow divider (17).
8. The variable-volume flowing-water observation cylinder according to claim 6, wherein A flow control valve two (25) is arranged at the input end of the second flow divider (18). Connecting fixing nuts (26) are arranged at the output ends of the second flow divider (18).
9. The variable-volume flowing-water observation cylinder according to claim 6, characterized in that, The output ends of the first flow divider (17) and the second flow divider (18) are both six in number.