A solar fish tank

Abstract

The utility model discloses a solar energy fish tank. Solar energy fish tank includes bottom plate, two glass side plates, front side glass plate, background plate and electrical component. Bottom plate has two opposite first side and two opposite second side. Two glass side plates are fixed and sealed connection in two first side respectively one to one. The front side glass plate is fixed and sealed connection in a second side, and the first end of one conductive band is connected to the transparent electrode layer, and the other end of the other conductive band is connected to the back electrode. The second end of two conductive bands is set away from the second side, and passes through the sealant and is located outside the sealed cavity. Electrical component is electrically connected to the second end of two conductive bands. In the technical scheme of the utility model, the solar energy fish tank can utilize solar power supply at the same time, solve the problem that photovoltaic panel installation occupies more additional space, and cause the adverse effect on the ornamental effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of aquarium technology, and in particular to a solar-powered aquarium. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards improve, ornamental fish farming has become a popular leisure activity. Traditional fish tanks usually rely on external power to drive equipment such as filters and air pumps, which may affect the survival of fish during power outages. As a result, solar-powered fish tanks have emerged, which collect and store the electricity generated by photovoltaic panels to power the aquarium's water pumps, lights, and other equipment.

[0003] Existing solar-powered aquariums typically require significant additional space for photovoltaic (PV) panels. Whether installed on top or around the perimeter using brackets, this negatively impacts the overall aesthetic appeal. Large PV panels obstruct the view, disrupting the original landscape design and diminishing the aquarium's value as an artistic decoration. This contradiction means that while solar-powered aquariums can achieve energy savings through photovoltaic technology, they often fail to meet users' high expectations for aesthetic appeal. Therefore, an innovative technological solution is urgently needed to enable solar power for aquariums while simultaneously addressing the issue of excessive space requirements and the detrimental impact of PV panel installation. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of this invention is to propose a solar-powered fish tank that utilizes solar energy for power while solving the problem of photovoltaic panels occupying too much extra space and negatively impacting the viewing experience.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the solar-powered fish tank proposed in this utility model includes:

[0006] The base plate has two oppositely arranged first sides and two oppositely arranged second sides;

[0007] Two glass side panels are fixed and sealed to the two first side panels respectively;

[0008] The front glass panel is fixedly and sealed to a second side;

[0009] The background plate includes two conductive strips and a rear glass plate, a transparent electrode layer, a first transport layer, a perovskite active layer, a second transport layer, a back electrode, and a back plate stacked sequentially. The charge carriers transported by the first transport layer and the second transport layer have opposite polarities. A sealant is filled between the rear glass plate and the back plate. The rear glass plate, the back plate, and the sealant enclose a sealed cavity. The transparent electrode layer, the first transport layer, the perovskite active layer, the second transport layer, and the back electrode are all located within the sealed cavity. The rear glass plate and the back plate are both fixedly and sealed to another second side. The rear glass plate is located on the side of the back plate facing the front glass plate. The bottom plate, the two glass side plates, the front glass plate, and the rear glass plate enclose a cavity, and adjacent ones are sealed together. The first end of one conductive strip is connected to the transparent electrode layer, and the first end of the other conductive strip is connected to the back electrode. The second ends of the two conductive strips are disposed away from the second side and pass through the sealant, located outside the sealed cavity.

[0010] An electrical component is electrically connected to the second end of the two conductive strips.

[0011] In one embodiment, the sealant is butyl rubber;

[0012] A silicone sealant is also provided between the rear glass panel and the back panel, and the silicone sealant is arranged around the butyl sealant.

[0013] In one embodiment, a transparent water-resistant film is provided between the rear glass plate and the transparent electrode layer.

[0014] In one embodiment, the transparent water-blocking membrane is made of polyolefin elastomer.

[0015] In one embodiment, adjacent glass plates, the two glass side plates, the front glass plate, and the rear glass plate are connected by silicone sealant.

[0016] In one embodiment, the electrical assembly includes a battery, a filter, an oxygen pump, an LED light, and a control circuit board, wherein the control circuit board is electrically connected to the battery, the filter, the oxygen pump, the LED light, and the second ends of the two conductive strips.

[0017] In one embodiment, the solar-powered fish tank further includes a top cover that covers the opening of the cavity, and the battery, the filter, the air pump, the LED light, and the control circuit board are all mounted on the top cover.

[0018] In one embodiment, the electrical component further includes a light intensity sensor electrically connected to the circuit board.

[0019] In one embodiment, the transparent electrode layer is made of fluorine-doped tin oxide;

[0020] And / or, the first transport layer includes a nickel oxide layer and a SAM layer;

[0021] And / or, the second transport layer includes C 60 Layer and tin oxide layer;

[0022] And / or, the back electrode is made of silver or copper.

[0023] In one embodiment, the back panel is black.

[0024] In this invention, the background panel comprises a rear glass panel, a transparent electrode layer, a first transmission layer, a perovskite active layer, a second transmission layer, a back electrode, and a back plate. Sealant is used to seal between the rear glass panel and the back plate, forming a sealed cavity that protects the perovskite active layer from moisture and oxygen corrosion. A conductive strip transmits the generated electrical energy to external electrical components. This integrates a perovskite solar cell into the aquarium's background panel, utilizing solar power without occupying excessive space, thus preserving the original aesthetic appeal of the aquarium. Furthermore, the color of the perovskite active layer can be used as the background panel color, complementing the colors of the fish and enhancing the overall visual appeal. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the solar-powered fish tank provided by this utility model.

[0027] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Front view of the solar-powered fish tank.

[0028] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Right view of the solar-powered fish tank.

[0029] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the background panel.

[0030] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0031] 100. Solar-powered fish tank; 10. Base plate; 20. Glass side plate; 30. Front glass plate; 40. Background plate; 41. Rear glass plate; 411. Transparent water-resistant film; 42. Transparent electrode layer; 43. First transport layer; 44. Perovskite active layer; 45. Second transport layer; 46. Back electrode; 47. Back plate; 48. Conductive strip; 49. Sealant; 40a. Sealing cavity; 50. Top cover; 60. Silicone sealant.

[0032] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0034] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0035] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0036] This utility model proposes a solar-powered fish tank.

[0037] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4In one embodiment of this utility model, the solar-powered fish tank 100 includes a base plate 10, two glass side plates 20, a front glass plate 30, a background plate 40, and electrical components. The base plate 10 has two opposing first sides and two opposing second sides. The two glass side plates 20 are respectively fixed and sealed to the two first sides. The front glass plate 30 is fixed and sealed to a second side. The background plate 40 includes two conductive strips 48 and a rear glass plate 41, a transparent electrode layer 42, a first transport layer 43, a perovskite active layer 44, a second transport layer 45, a back electrode 46, and a back plate 47 stacked sequentially. The charge carriers transported by the first transport layer 43 and the second transport layer 45 have opposite polarities. A sealant 49 is filled between the rear glass plate 41 and the back plate 47. The rear glass plate 41, the back plate 47, and the sealant 49 form a sealed cavity 40a. The transparent electrode layer 42, the first transport layer 43, the perovskite active layer 44, the transparent electrode layer 45, the first transport layer 46, the first transport layer 47, the perovskite active layer 45, and the back electrode 46 form a sealed cavity 40a. Layer 44, the second transmission layer 45, and the back electrode 46 are all located within the sealed cavity 40a. The rear glass plate 41 and the back plate 47 are both fixed and sealed to another second side. The rear glass plate 41 is located on the side of the back plate 47 facing the front glass plate 30. The bottom plate 10, the two glass side plates 20, the front glass plate 30, and the rear glass plate 41 enclose and form a cavity, with adjacent plates sealed together. The first end of a conductive strip 48 is connected to the transparent electrode layer 42, and the first end of another conductive strip 48 is connected to the back electrode 46. The second ends of the two conductive strips 48 are positioned away from the second side and pass through the sealant 49, located outside the sealed cavity 40a. An electrical component (not shown) is electrically connected to the second ends of the two conductive strips 48.

[0038] Specifically, the charge carriers transported by the first transport layer 43 and the charge carriers transported by the second transport layer 45 have opposite polarities. For example, if the first transport layer 43 transports electrons, then the second transport layer 45 transports holes. If the first transport layer 43 transports holes, then the second transport layer 45 transports electrons. In this embodiment, the first transport layer 43 is configured as an electron transport layer, used to transport electrons, and the second transport layer 45 is configured as a hole transport layer, used to transport holes. In other embodiments, the first transport layer 43 can be configured as a hole transport layer, and the second transport layer 45 can be configured as an electron transport layer. The sealant 49 can be butyl rubber, silicone sealant 60, or other effective adhesives. The conductive strip 48 can be conductive tape, conductive silver tape, or other effective conductive strip 48.

[0039] Understandably, the background panel 40 includes a rear glass panel 41, a transparent electrode layer 42, a first transport layer 43, a perovskite active layer 44, a second transport layer 45, a back electrode 46, and a back plate 47. Sealant 49 seals between the rear glass panel 41 and the back plate 47, forming a sealed cavity 40a. This protects the perovskite active layer 44 from moisture and oxygen corrosion. The conductive strip 48 transmits the generated electrical energy to external electrical components, thus integrating the perovskite solar cell into the aquarium's background panel 40. This utilizes solar power without occupying excessive additional space, preserving the original aesthetic appeal of the aquarium. Furthermore, the color of the perovskite active layer 44 can be used as the color of the background panel 40, enabling the background panel 40 to complement the colors of the fish in the aquarium. On the other hand, the perovskite active layer 44 has a high light absorption coefficient, effectively utilizing low-light indoor lighting to generate electricity.

[0040] Please refer to Figure 4 In one embodiment of this utility model, the sealant 49 is butyl rubber. A silicone sealant 60 is also provided between the rear glass panel 41 and the back panel 47, surrounding the butyl rubber. Understandably, the butyl rubber filling between the rear glass panel 41 and the back panel 47 forms a sealed cavity 40a, protecting the internal layered structure. Butyl rubber has low air permeability and water permeability, effectively preventing moisture and oxygen erosion. The silicone sealant 60 surrounding the butyl rubber further enhances the sealing effect. It should be noted that both butyl rubber and silicone sealant 60 are materials in the prior art.

[0041] Please refer to Figure 4 In one embodiment of this invention, a transparent water-blocking film 411 is provided between the rear glass plate 41 and the transparent electrode layer 42. This arrangement allows light to pass through the transparent electrode layer 42 for absorption by the perovskite active layer 44, while also improving water-blocking performance and preventing moisture from entering the perovskite active layer 44. The transparent water-blocking film 411 can be a POE (polyethylene terephthalate) film, a PET film, or other effective transparent films.

[0042] Please refer to Figure 4 In one embodiment of this utility model, the transparent water-blocking membrane 411 is made of polyolefin elastomer. Understandably, the transparent water-blocking membrane 411, made of polyolefin elastomer (POE), possesses good flexibility and water-blocking properties.

[0043] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 In one embodiment of this invention, adjacent glass panels 10, 20, 30, and 41 are connected by silicone sealant 60. It is understood that silicone sealant 60 has strong adhesion, adapts to the glass surface, forms a high-strength connection, and prevents water leakage from the cavity. The waterproof properties of silicone sealant 60 ensure that the aquarium remains leak-free for long-term use.

[0044] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 In one embodiment of this utility model, the electrical components include a battery, a filter, an oxygen pump, an LED light, and a control circuit board. The control circuit board is electrically connected to the battery, the filter, the oxygen pump, the LED light, and the second ends of the two conductive strips 48.

[0045] Specifically, the solar panels on the background panel generate electricity, which is then distributed to various devices via a control circuit board, creating a closed loop of "power generation-energy storage-power consumption." Excess energy stored in the batteries can meet power demands during periods of insufficient light. Filters and air pumps maintain water quality, while LED lights beautify the environment, enhancing the aquarium's ecological stability and aesthetic appeal.

[0046] Please refer to Figure 1 In one embodiment of this utility model, the solar-powered fish tank 100 further includes a top cover 50, which covers the opening of the cavity. The battery, filter, air pump, LED light, and control circuit board are all installed on the top cover 50. It can be understood that integrating the electrical components into the top cover 50 can avoid occupying the internal space of the fish tank, keep the cavity clean, and facilitate maintenance.

[0047] Please refer to Figure 1 In one embodiment of this utility model, the electrical component further includes a light intensity sensor, which is electrically connected to the circuit board. Specifically, the light intensity sensor is electrically connected to the control circuit board, which can monitor the ambient light intensity in real time and automatically adjust the LED lamp power consumption strategy according to the light intensity to adapt to changes in day and night light intensity and reduce energy waste.

[0048] Please refer to Figure 4 In one embodiment of this invention, the transparent electrode layer 42 is made of fluorine-doped tin oxide. Understandably, using fluorine-doped tin oxide in the transparent electrode layer 42 can better balance light transmittance and conductivity, allowing more light energy to penetrate the FTO layer and reach the perovskite active layer 44.

[0049] Please refer to Figure 4 In one embodiment of this invention, the first transport layer 43 includes a nickel oxide layer and a SAM layer. The SAM layer is also known as a self-assembled monolayer. Understandably, the nickel oxide layer and the SAM layer can improve hole extraction efficiency.

[0050] Please refer to Figure 4 In one embodiment of this utility model, the second transport layer 45 includes C 60 Layer and tin oxide layer. Understandably, C 60 The tin oxide layer and the tin oxide layer can enhance electron transport, reduce carrier recombination, and improve the conversion efficiency of solar cells.

[0051] It should be noted that self-assembled monolayers, fluorine-doped tin oxide, nickel oxide layers, and C... 60 All layers are made of materials that are already available in the prior art.

[0052] Please refer to Figure 4 In one embodiment of this invention, the back electrode 46 is made of silver or copper. Understandably, using silver or copper for the back electrode 46 can reduce contact resistance and increase current output.

[0053] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 In one embodiment of this utility model, the back panel 47 is black. Understandably, the black back panel 47, as part of the aquarium background panel 40, can further deepen the color of the background panel 40 to highlight the colors of the fish and enhance its visual appeal. The back panel 47 can be a black plastic sheet, a black glass sheet, or other effective black back panel.

[0054] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the technical concept of the present utility model and the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A solar-powered fish tank, characterized in that, include: The base plate has two oppositely arranged first sides and two oppositely arranged second sides; Two glass side panels are fixed and sealed to the two first side panels respectively; The front glass panel is fixedly and sealed to a second side; The background plate includes two conductive strips and a rear glass plate, a transparent electrode layer, a first transport layer, a perovskite active layer, a second transport layer, a back electrode, and a back plate stacked sequentially. The charge carriers transported by the first transport layer and the second transport layer have opposite polarities. A sealant is filled between the rear glass plate and the back plate. The rear glass plate, the back plate, and the sealant enclose a sealed cavity. The transparent electrode layer, the first transport layer, the perovskite active layer, the second transport layer, and the back electrode are all located within the sealed cavity. The rear glass plate and the back plate are both fixedly and sealed to another second side. The rear glass plate is located on the side of the back plate facing the front glass plate. The bottom plate, the two glass side plates, the front glass plate, and the rear glass plate enclose a cavity, and adjacent ones are sealed together. The first end of one conductive strip is connected to the transparent electrode layer, and the first end of the other conductive strip is connected to the back electrode. The second ends of the two conductive strips are disposed away from the second side and pass through the sealant, located outside the sealed cavity. An electrical component is electrically connected to the second end of the two conductive strips.

2. The solar-powered fish tank as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The sealant is butyl rubber; A silicone sealant is also provided between the rear glass panel and the back panel, and the silicone sealant is arranged around the butyl sealant.

3. The solar-powered fish tank as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A transparent water-resistant film is provided between the rear glass plate and the transparent electrode layer.

4. The solar-powered fish tank as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The transparent water-blocking membrane is made of polyolefin elastomer.

5. The solar-powered fish tank as described in claim 1, characterized in that, In the base plate, the two glass side plates, the front glass plate, and the rear glass plate, adjacent pairs are connected by silicone sealant.

6. The solar-powered fish tank as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The electrical components include a battery, a filter, an oxygen pump, an LED light, and a control circuit board. The control circuit board is electrically connected to the battery, the filter, the oxygen pump, the LED light, and the second ends of the two conductive strips.

7. The solar-powered fish tank as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The solar-powered fish tank also includes a top cover, which covers the opening of the cavity. The battery, the filter, the air pump, the LED light, and the control circuit board are all mounted on the top cover.

8. The solar-powered fish tank as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The electrical component also includes a light intensity sensor, which is electrically connected to the circuit board.

9. The solar-powered fish tank as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The transparent electrode layer is made of fluorine-doped tin oxide. And / or, the first transport layer includes a nickel oxide layer and a SAM layer; And / or, the second transport layer includes C 60 Layer and tin oxide layer; And / or, the back electrode is made of silver or copper.

10. The solar-powered fish tank as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The back panel is black.

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