Water circulation device and fish tank

Abstract

The utility model relates to a water circulation device and a fish tank, and aims to provide higher ornamental value while circulating filtration of water, the device comprises a container, a base, a suction part and a water feeding pipe, the bottom of the container is provided with a water outlet and a water feeding port, the suction part conveys the water at the bottom of the container to the upper part through the water feeding pipe, and circulating flow of the water is realized. A supporting piece is arranged at an opening of the container, plant landscaping or a filtering medium can be used for filtering and purifying a water body, meanwhile, nutrients are provided for aquatic plants, a mutualistic ecological system is formed, the base protects the container and accommodates the suction piece, the structure is simple, and maintenance is easy. And the design of the detachable butt joint piece facilitates cleaning and later maintenance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water circulation, and in particular to a water circulation device and a fish tank. Background Technology

[0002] As the number of aquarium enthusiasts increases, the function of fish tanks has gradually evolved from simple breeding to home decoration with an emphasis on aesthetic appeal. Aquascapes designed using water flow above the water surface not only have a dynamic aesthetic but also allow for the addition of filtration media to purify the water and cultivate plants along the water return path. Water pumps deliver water to the aquascape and then return it, allowing fish waste and impurities to fertilize the plants, forming a mutually beneficial symbiotic system. However, currently, placing water pumps inside the fish tank affects the aesthetics and poses a risk of electric leakage, while placing them in the aquascape detracts from the beauty, especially with exposed power cords. Utility Model Content

[0003] To solve the above problems, this utility model provides a water circulation device and a fish tank, including a container, a base, a suction component, and a water inlet pipe. The container has an opening, and the bottom has a water outlet and a water inlet. The container has a base, and the suction component is located inside the base. The suction port of the suction component is connected to the water outlet of the container, and the delivery port is connected to the water inlet pipe through the water inlet of the container. The water inlet pipe is used to guide the water to the top.

[0004] Furthermore, the water inlet is located in the middle of the bottom of the container.

[0005] Furthermore, the inlet of the container is provided with a connecting piece, which is detachably connected to the water pipe. The detachable method includes push-in, threaded connection or sleeve connection, so as to facilitate the disassembly and cleaning of the container or water pipe later.

[0006] Furthermore, the water supply pipe is vertically installed inside the container, and its lower end is connected to the delivery port of the suction component via a connecting connector.

[0007] Furthermore, the water supply pipe is made of a transparent material, which can be hidden in the water and does not affect the appearance.

[0008] Furthermore, an isolation net can be optionally installed above the water outlet to prevent aquatic organisms from being sucked in.

[0009] Furthermore, the container has a hollow base at the bottom, which can prevent the container from being bumped during daily use and can house the suction device or other required components within the base space, thereby improving the overall aesthetics and functional integration.

[0010] Furthermore, the suction component is located inside the base, and the suction component has a connected suction port and a delivery port. The suction port is connected to the water outlet of the container, and the delivery port is connected to the water inlet pipe through the water inlet of the container.

[0011] Furthermore, the suction component can be an automatic pump or a manual suction source component.

[0012] Furthermore, a switch is provided on the side of the base for controlling the start and stop of the suction component.

[0013] Furthermore, the container opening is also provided with a support for placing plant landscaping and / or filter media, and can also be used to place other decorations. The bottom of the support is provided with an opening corresponding to the water inlet, so that the water inlet pipe can guide water to the top through the opening.

[0014] Furthermore, the support member is also provided with a water guide for water to be guided out by natural gravity and flow back into the container. The water guide is located at the bottom or edge.

[0015] Furthermore, the edges of the support extend upward and / or obliquely to prevent the landscaping or medium from slipping out of the support, and the top edge is provided with a flange for supporting and stabilizing itself.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0017] The water inlet pipe is detachably installed inside the container, featuring a simple structure and easy maintenance. The outlet at the bottom of the container effectively collects deposited waste and impurities, significantly improving filtration efficiency. The suction unit, located within the base, draws water in through the outlet at the bottom of the container and connects to the water inlet pipe, transporting the water to the upper pipe. The upper pipe then guides the water upwards before returning it to the container, achieving a water circulation effect. This system not only allows for the installation of supports on top of the container to hold plant landscaping and / or filter media, effectively filtering and purifying waste and impurities in the water, but also allows these wastes and impurities to remain in the landscaping area, providing nutrients for the plants and forming a mutually beneficial ecosystem. It also allows for the design of dynamic landscaping above the water surface, enhancing aesthetics. The base at the bottom of the container protects it from impacts, and the internal space of the base is used to install and conceal necessary components, improving the overall aesthetics of the aquarium. Suitable for aquariums ranging from small to large, it has broad application prospects. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the accompanying drawings required in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of Example 1;

[0020] Figure 2 Example 2: Landscape design diagram;

[0021] Figure 3 Example 3: Filtering schematic diagram;

[0022] Figure 4 Overall schematic diagram of Example 4;

[0023] Diagram labeling: a1, container; a2, outlet; a3, connector; a4, inlet; a5, opening; b1, base; b2, switch; b3, suction component; b4, suction inlet; b5, delivery inlet; b6, power cord; c1, water supply pipe; d1, support component; d2, water guide; d3, opening; e1, ball support; f1, sphere. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present invention will be further described in detail below through specific embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model have been clearly and completely described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0026] Therefore, the above detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0027] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms indicating orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0029] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "docking," "connection," "communication," and "fixing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0030] In this invention, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the first feature above or below the second feature may include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "upper," and "over" of the first feature includes the first feature directly above and diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "bottom," and "under" of the first feature includes the first feature directly below and diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0031] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other. Example 1

[0032] Reference Figure 1 This embodiment provides a water circulation device, including a container a1, a base b1, a suction component b3, and a water inlet pipe c1.

[0033] The container a1 is a circular cylinder with an opening a5 at the top and an inlet a4 and an outlet a2 spaced apart at the bottom center.

[0034] The container a1 has a base b1 at its bottom. The base b1 has a bottom surface at the top and a hollow structure inside. The bottom surface has a through hole corresponding to the bottom of the container a1, through which the components inside the base are connected to the container a1. The base is glued and fixed to the bottom of the container a1. The front side of the base b1 has a switch through hole for the button of the switch component b2 to pass through, and the rear side has a wire hole for the power cord b6 to enter the base b1.

[0035] The switch component b2 is a push-button switch with a self-locking function, located inside the base b1. The button cap protrudes through the switch hole. The switch component b2 has two terminals, one of which is connected to the positive terminal of the power cord b6, and the other terminal is connected to the positive terminal of the suction component b3. The negative terminal of the suction component b3 is connected to the negative terminal of the power cord b6. When the switch component b2 is pressed, the suction component b3 is powered on and operates.

[0036] The suction component b3 is a water pump located in the space of the base b1. It has positive and negative terminals at its tail and a tubular suction port b4 and a delivery port b5 connected at its head. The suction port b4 is connected to the water outlet a2 at the bottom of the container a1. The delivery port b5 passes through the water inlet a4 at the bottom of the container a1, enters the interior of the container a1, and protrudes out. The protruding part serves as a docking component a3 to connect with the water inlet pipe c1.

[0037] The water inlet pipe c1 is a hollow pipe made of transparent material, vertically installed inside the container a1. The lower end of the pipe is connected to the delivery port b5 of the suction component b3 through the docking part a3, which is used to guide the water to flow out upwards.

[0038] The water circulation principle in this embodiment is as follows:

[0039] When container a1 is filled with water, suction component b3 operates, sucking water from container a1 to delivery port b5. Since delivery port b5 is connected to water supply pipe c1, the water is transported through water supply pipe c1 to the upper end of water supply pipe c1 and flows out. Subsequently, the water flows back down into container a1 due to gravity, forming a continuous circulating water flow. Example 2

[0040] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 This embodiment includes the water circulation device described in Embodiment 1, and a rotating ball landscaping device is installed in container a1, which uses water flow to drive the ball f1 to rotate.

[0041] The rotating sphere is located above the water surface inside container a1 and includes a sphere support e1 and a sphere f1. The sphere f1 is placed on the sphere support e1, and the diameter of the sphere f1 is slightly larger than the opening of the sphere support e1 so that it can rotate smoothly under the action of water flow.

[0042] The ball holder e1 is funnel-shaped with an arc-shaped depression at the top. The curvature of the groove matches the outer diameter of the rotating ball, allowing the ball f1 to be stably placed on the holder. The opening a5 of the ball holder e1 is slightly smaller than the diameter of the ball f1 to prevent the ball f1 from falling off under the action of water flow. A water inlet is provided at the center of the lower part, which is connected to the upper end of the water supply pipe c1. Water enters the ball holder e1 through the water supply pipe c1 and flows out from the hole in the middle of the holder, pushing the rotating ball to rotate and flow back downward. Example 3

[0043] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3 This utility model also relates to a fish tank, including a water circulation device as described in Embodiment 1, and a support member d1. The support member d1 is used to place plant landscaping and / or filter media, and can also be used to place other decorations. After the water is transported to the support member d1 for filtration and purification, it flows back to the container a1 through the water guide d2.

[0044] The support member d1 has a disc-shaped structure with an upwardly inclined edge and a flange to prevent the landscaping or medium from sliding out of the support member. The flange is adapted to the opening a5 of the container a1. The support member d1 is located at the opening a5 of the container a1. The bottom of the support member d1 has an opening d3 corresponding to the water inlet a4. Multiple water guides d2 are provided around the opening d3.

[0045] The water supply pipe c1 is vertically installed inside the container a1. Its lower end is connected to the docking part a3 and communicates with the delivery port b5 of the suction part b3. Its upper end extends to the opening d3 at the bottom of the support part d1 and protrudes out.

[0046] The loop principle of this embodiment is as follows:

[0047] When container a1 is filled with water, suction component b3 operates, sucking water from container a1 to delivery port b5. Since delivery port b5 is connected to water supply pipe c1, the water is transported through water supply pipe c1 to the upper end of water supply pipe c1 and flows out. Subsequently, the water flows downward due to gravity, and flows back down through the guide port d2 of support component d1 to the inside of container a1, forming a continuous circulating water flow. Example 4

[0048] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 4 This utility model also relates to a fish tank, including a water circulation device as described in Embodiment 1, as well as a support d1 and a rotating ball.

[0049] The support member d1 has a disc-shaped structure with an upwardly inclined edge and a flange to prevent the landscaping or medium from sliding out of the support member. The flange is adapted to the opening a5 of the container a1. The support member d1 is located at the opening a5 of the container a1. The bottom of the support member d1 has an opening d3 corresponding to the water inlet a4. Multiple water guides d2 are provided around the opening d3.

[0050] The rotating ball is mounted on the support d1 and includes a ball holder e1 and a ball body f1. The ball body f1 is placed on the ball holder e1, and the diameter of the ball body f1 is slightly larger than the opening of the ball holder e1 so that it can rotate smoothly under the action of water flow.

[0051] The ball holder e1 is funnel-shaped with an arc-shaped depression at the top. The curvature of the groove matches the outer diameter of the rotating ball, allowing the ball f1 to be stably placed on the holder. The opening a5 of the ball holder e1 is slightly smaller than the diameter of the ball f1 to prevent the ball f1 from falling off under the action of water flow. A water inlet is provided at the center of the lower part, which is connected to the upper end of the water supply pipe c1. Water enters the ball holder e1 through the water supply pipe c1 and flows out from the hole in the middle of the holder, pushing the rotating ball to rotate and flow outward. The water flows back into the container a1 through the guide port d2 of the support d1.

[0052] The water supply pipe c1 is a hollow pipe, vertically installed inside the container a1. The lower end of the pipe is connected to the docking part a3 and connected to the delivery port b5 of the suction part b3. The upper end extends to the opening d3 at the bottom of the support part d1 and is connected to the water inlet of the ball support e1.

[0053] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A water circulation device, characterized in that, include: The container (a1), base (b1), suction component (b3), and water inlet pipe (c1) are provided. The container (a1) has an opening (a5) and a water outlet (a2) and a water inlet (a4) at the bottom. The container (a1) has a base (b1). The suction component (b3) is located inside the base (b1). The suction port (b4) of the suction component (b3) is connected to the water outlet (a2) of the container (a1). The delivery port (b5) is connected to the water inlet pipe (c1) through the water inlet (a4) of the container (a1). The water inlet pipe (c1) is used to guide water to the top.

2. The water circulation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The opening (a5) is located at the top of the container (a1), and the inlet (a4) is located at the middle of the bottom of the container (a1).

3. The water circulation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outlet (a2) and the inlet (a4) are arranged at intervals. The outlet (a2) is connected to the inside of the container (a1). A connecting piece (a3) ​​is provided at the inlet (a4) inside the container (a1).

4. A water circulation device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting piece (a3) ​​is detachably connected to the water supply pipe (c1).

5. A water circulation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water supply pipe (c1) is vertically installed inside the container (a1), with its lower end connected to the connecting piece (a3) ​​to guide water to the upper part.

6. A water circulation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base (b1) is fixed to the bottom of the container (a1), and the base (b1) has a space inside that can accommodate the suction component (b3).

7. A water circulation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The suction port (b4) of the suction component (b3) is connected to the outlet (a2) of the container (a1), and the delivery port (b5) is connected to the inlet (a4) of the container (a1). The water is delivered to the water supply pipe (c1) through the inlet (a4).

8. A fish tank, characterized in that, Includes the apparatus and fish tank according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

9. A fish tank according to claim 8, characterized in that, The container (a1) has a support member (d1) at the opening (a5), and the bottom of the support member (d1) has an opening (d3) corresponding to the water inlet (a4).

10. A fish tank according to claim 9, characterized in that, The bottom or edge of the support (d1) is provided with at least one water guide (d2) for water return.

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