Formation simulation box for stalactite

Abstract

The stalactite forming simulation box is characterized in that a simulation box body comprises a sedimentation tank with an open top, the open top of the sedimentation tank is covered with a transparent protective cover, a dropping pipette is arranged in the protective cover, a liquid outlet of the dropping pipette is suspended above the sedimentation tank, and a liquid inlet of the dropping pipette is connected to a carbonate solution supply unit; and the driving unit drives the carbonate solution to be conveyed into the dropping pipette, and the carbonate solution drips downwards on the bottom of the sedimentation tank from the liquid outlet of the dropping pipette to form the gulcottes. The liquid dropping pipe is arranged above the sedimentation tank, the driving unit is controlled to drive the carbonate solution to be conveyed into the liquid dropping pipe, the carbonate solution downwards drops on the bottom of the sedimentation tank from the liquid outlet of the liquid dropping pipe and gradually forms erect stalagmite, and the formation simulation process of the stalagmite can be visually observed outside the transparent protective cover. Students can better know the formation of stalactite, and the teaching entertainment is improved at the same time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to stalactite teaching demonstration equipment, in particular to a stalactite formation simulation box. Background Art

[0002] Stalactites are a general term for various calcium carbonate deposits, such as stalactites, stalagmites, and pillars, that have formed within caves in carbonate rock areas over a long geological history and under specific geological conditions. They are formed by the deposition of calcium carbonate and other minerals. When calcium bicarbonate-rich water in a stalactite cave slowly seeps down from the cave ceiling, the calcium bicarbonate in the water decomposes, forming calcium carbonate that precipitates, some at the cave ceiling and some at the cave floor. This in turn forms stalactites at the ceiling and stalagmites at the cave floor. When stalactites and stalagmites connect, pillars are formed. While there is textbook information on the formation of stalactites in geography education, this knowledge only exists in textbooks, and students lack direct experience with the actual formation of stalactites.

[0003] The technical solution disclosed in the patent document entitled "A Stalactite Forming Device" (Document No. CN203225055U) includes a base, a residual liquid receiver, a vertical support, a stalactite former, a dripping pipe, and a pressure-resistant container. The vertical support is vertically fixed to the base, the residual liquid receiver is fixed to the base, and the stalactite former and the pressure-resistant container are fixed to the vertical support in a spaced-apart manner from bottom to top. Calcium bicarbonate decomposes and gradually crystallizes below the stalactite former. The decomposed residual liquid flows into the residual liquid receiver and is discharged through a drain pipe. After a certain period of time, artificial stalactites are formed at the bottom of the stalactite former.

[0004] Stalactites include stalactites, stalagmites and stone pillars. The above technical solution specifically involves a stalactite formation demonstration device. As for the formation of stalagmites, there is no better scientific and educational demonstration device. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The utility model provides a stalactite formation simulation box, which can simulate the formation process of stalagmites and enhance scientific and educational experience.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical solution adopted is: a stalactite formation simulation box, the simulation box body includes a sedimentation pool with an open top, the top of the sedimentation pool is covered with a transparent protective cover, a dripping tube is provided in the protective cover, the outlet of the dripping tube is suspended above the sedimentation pool and the liquid inlet is connected to a carbonate solution supply unit, the driving unit drives the carbonate solution to be transported into the dripping tube and drips down from the outlet of the dripping tube onto the bottom of the sedimentation pool to form stalagmites.

[0007] Compared with the prior art, the technical effect of the present invention is as follows: a dripping tube is arranged above the sedimentation pool, a driving unit is controlled to drive the carbonate solution into the dripping tube, and the solution drips downward from the liquid outlet of the dripping tube onto the bottom of the sedimentation pool and gradually forms towering stalagmites. Outside the transparent protective cover, the simulation process of stalagmite formation can be observed intuitively, which is conducive to visitors' better understanding of the formation of stalactites and enhances the entertainment of teaching. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure appearance of the utility model;

[0009] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the protective cover and the sedimentation tank being separated;

[0010] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the dropper;

[0011] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the display unit. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0012] The following is combined with Figure 1-4 And related content, the utility model is further described in detail:

[0013] A stalactite formation simulation box, the simulation box body 10 includes a sedimentation pool 11 with an open top, the top of the sedimentation pool 11 is covered with a transparent protective cover 20, the material of the protective cover 20 is preferably a transparent acrylic plate, a dropper 30 is provided in the protective cover 20, the liquid outlet of the dropper 30 is suspended above the sedimentation pool 11 and the liquid inlet is connected to a carbonate solution supply unit 50, and a driving unit 40 drives the carbonate solution to be transported into the dropper 30 and drips downward from the liquid outlet of the dropper 30 onto the bottom of the sedimentation pool 11 to form a stalagmite A.

[0014] In the above scheme, a dripping pipe 30 is arranged above the sedimentation tank 11. When the control drive unit 40 is activated, the carbonate solution stored in the carbonate solution supply unit 50 is transported into the dripping pipe 30. The carbonate solution drips downward from the outlet of the dripping pipe 30 onto a certain point on the bottom of the sedimentation tank 11. The solution then gradually accumulates on the bottom of the sedimentation tank 11 to form a towering stalagmite A. The provision of the protective cover 20 provides good protection without affecting observation, allowing visitors to intuitively observe the simulated formation process of the stalagmite A, helping visitors better understand the formation of stalactites while enhancing the entertainment value of the teaching.

[0015] It should be noted that, in the present application, the driving unit 40 is preferably a peristaltic pump, and the carbonate solution is a saturated calcium carbonate solution or a calcium bicarbonate solution.

[0016] Furthermore, the carbonate solution supply unit 50 is a storage bottle containing carbonate solution, and the switch unit 21 located outside the protective cover 20 is used to control the start and stop of the drive unit 40. Visitors can manually operate the switch unit 21 to control the start and stop of the drive unit 40, thereby controlling whether the carbonate solution drips. This controllable method increases the interactivity between the device and the user, enhancing the scientific and educational experience.

[0017] As a preferred solution, combined Figure 3 As shown, to facilitate storage of the carbonate solution supply unit 50 and the drive unit 40 while maintaining the aesthetics of the stalactite formation simulation box, a detachable engine cover 12 is provided on one side of the sedimentation tank 11. The carbonate solution supply unit 50 and the drive unit 40 are located within the cabin enclosed by the engine cover 12. The engine cover 12 shields the carbonate solution supply unit 50 and the drive unit 40, preventing them from being directly exposed and affecting the overall aesthetics. When the carbonate solution supply unit 50 and the drive unit 40 need to be inspected and maintained, the engine cover 12 can be removed to expose them for inspection and maintenance.

[0018] As a preferred embodiment, at least two drip tubes 30 are arranged horizontally spaced apart within the protective cover 20. The liquid inlet of each drip tube 30 is connected to a different type of carbonate solution supply unit 50. A drive unit 40 for driving the solution output of each carbonate solution supply unit 50 and a switch unit 21 for controlling the start and stop of the corresponding drive unit 40 are respectively disposed on the exterior of the protective cover 20. In this embodiment, different carbonate solution supply units 50 can store different carbonate solutions. By controlling the corresponding switch unit 21 to control the corresponding drive unit 40 to drive the different carbonate solutions to be discharged, different types of stalagmites A can be formed on the bottom of the sedimentation tank 11, demonstrating the diversity of stalagmites A and enhancing educational significance.

[0019] Furthermore, in this application, to help visitors better understand carbonate rocks, the simulation chamber body 10 further includes a display stand 60 located outside the protective cover 20. Display stand 60 is provided with a display unit 70 for displaying carbonate rock samples B. By displaying different carbonate rock samples B through display unit 70, visitors can understand the original form of normally grown carbonate rocks in nature and compare them.

[0020] In this application, the simulation chamber body 10 is generally capsule-shaped, and the display stand 60 is mounted on a control cabinet 13 on one side of the sedimentation tank 11. Of course, the simulation chamber body 10 can also be designed in other shapes to facilitate observation and operation while also enhancing its aesthetics. The control cabinet 13 can also be equipped with corresponding stickers 131 to introduce information about carbonate rocks.

[0021] Furthermore, the display unit 70 includes a mounting plate 71 located on the display stand 60. The carbonate rock sample B is placed on the mounting plate 71 and is provided with a transparent protective cover 73. The mounting plate 71 can support the carbonate rock sample B. The transparent protective cover 73 is provided on the mounting plate 71 to protect the carbonate rock sample B within the protective cover 73, preventing visitors from directly touching or handling the carbonate rock sample B, thereby protecting the sample.

[0022] It should be noted that there is not only one carbonate rock sample B. A plurality of different types of carbonate rock samples B can be provided, and a separate mounting tray 71 is provided for each carbonate rock sample B to place it, so as to achieve classified storage.

[0023] As a preferred solution, a mounting hole 61 is provided on the surface of the display stand 60, and a mounting plate 71 is located in the hole area of the mounting hole 61 and is hingedly connected to the hole wall of the mounting hole 61 via a horizontal hinge shaft 72. The axis core of the horizontal hinge shaft 72 is arranged parallel to the disk surface of the mounting plate 71, and two protective covers 73 are provided on the opposite side disk surfaces of the mounting plate 71. A carbonate rock sample B is set in a chamber formed by one of the protective covers 73 and the disk surface of the mounting plate 71, and the other protective cover 73 is provided on the opposite side disk surface of the mounting plate 71, and a text description corresponding to the carbonate rock sample B is provided on the disk surface.

[0024] In this solution, the mounting plate 71 and its two protective covers 73 on opposite sides are hingedly connected to the display stand 60 as a whole. To view the appearance of carbonate rock sample B, the side of the mounting plate 71 with the carbonate rock sample B can be flipped upward to directly observe the carbonate rock sample B through the protective cover 73. To obtain more detailed information about the carbonate rock sample B, the back of the mounting plate 71 can be flipped upward to view the text on the back of the mounting plate 71 to obtain relevant information about the corresponding carbonate rock sample B. This prevents unnecessary display space from being occupied by textual descriptions, facilitating a more coordinated layout of the overall structural space.

[0025] Combine Figure 4 As shown, in order to ensure the stability of the carbonate rock sample B on the mounting plate 71, the carbonate rock sample B is fixed to the corresponding disk surface of the mounting plate 71 by a clamp 74. In this way, when the mounting plate 71 is turned over, the carbonate rock sample B will not shake arbitrarily in the protective cover 73 and cause collision damage to the sample or structural components.

[0026] As a preferred solution, the protective cover 73 is the component that comes into direct contact with the visitor's limbs. Here, the two protective covers 73 are hemispherical shells and are arranged between each other to form a spherical display unit 70, eliminating sharp corners and increasing safety protection. At the same time, the spherical display unit 70 is more convenient to flip over.

[0027] In the present application, considering that the lighting conditions in the use environment of the device may not be perfect, an illumination lamp or an atmosphere lamp may be provided inside the protective cover 20 to ensure good lighting conditions and facilitate clear observation of the formation of the stalagmite A.

Claims

1. A stalactite formation simulation box, characterized in that: The simulation box body (10) comprises a sedimentation pool (11) with an open top. The top of the sedimentation pool (11) is covered with a transparent protective cover (20). A dripping pipe (30) is provided in the protective cover (20). The liquid outlet of the dripping pipe (30) is suspended above the sedimentation pool (11) and the liquid inlet is connected to a carbonate solution supply unit (50). The driving unit (40) drives the carbonate solution to be transported into the dripping pipe (30) and the carbonate solution drips downward from the liquid outlet of the dripping pipe (30) onto the bottom of the sedimentation pool (11) to form stalagmites (A).

2. The stalactite formation simulation box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The carbonate solution supply unit (50) is a liquid storage bottle containing carbonate solution, and the switch unit (21) located outside the protective cover (20) is used to control the start and stop actions of the drive unit (40).

3. The stalactite formation simulation box according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: A cabin cover (12) is provided on one side of the exterior of the sedimentation tank (11) and is detachably matched with the sedimentation tank (11). The carbonate solution supply unit (50) and the drive unit (40) are located in a cabin surrounded by the cabin cover (12).

4. The stalactite formation simulation box according to claim 2, characterized in that: At least two dripping tubes (30) are arranged at a horizontal interval within the protective cover (20), and the liquid inlet of each dripping tube (30) is respectively connected to a carbonate solution supply unit (50) of different types. A driving unit (40) for driving the solution output of each carbonate solution supply unit (50) and a switch unit (21) for controlling the start and stop of the corresponding driving unit (40) are respectively provided outside the protective cover (20).

5. The stalactite formation simulation box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The simulation box body (10) further comprises a display stand (60) located outside the protective cover (20), and a display unit (70) for displaying the carbonate rock sample (B) is provided on the display stand (60).

6. The stalactite formation simulation box according to claim 5, characterized in that: The display unit (70) comprises a mounting plate (71) located on a display stand (60), a carbonate rock sample (B) is placed on the mounting plate (71) and a transparent protective cover (73) is provided on the outside.

7. The stalactite formation simulation box according to claim 6, characterized in that: A mounting hole (61) is provided on the surface of the display stand (60); a mounting plate (71) is located within the hole region of the mounting hole (61) and is hingedly connected to the hole wall of the mounting hole (61) via a horizontal hinge shaft (72); the axis core of the horizontal hinge shaft (72) is arranged parallel to the surface of the mounting plate (71); two protective covers (73) are disposed on the opposite side surfaces of the mounting plate (71); a carbonate rock sample (B) is disposed in a chamber formed by one of the protective covers (73) and the surface of the mounting plate (71); and the other protective cover (73) is disposed on the opposite side surface of the mounting plate (71) and has a text description corresponding to the carbonate rock sample (B) disposed on the surface.

8. The stalactite formation simulation box according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that: The carbonate rock sample (B) is fixed on the corresponding disk surface of the mounting disk (71) by a clamp (74).

9. The stalactite formation simulation box according to claim 7, characterized in that: The two protective covers (73) are hemispherical shells and are arranged to surround each other to form a spherical display unit (70).

10. The stalactite formation simulation box according to claim 5, characterized in that: The simulation box body (10) is in a capsule shape as a whole, and the display stand (60) is arranged on a control cabinet (13) on one side of the sedimentation tank (11).

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