Pneumatic water circulation device and fish tank system

Abstract

This utility model discloses a pneumatic water circulation device and aquarium system, relating to the technical field of aquarium water circulation. This utility model aims to solve the problem that installing an oxygen pump and a water circulation pump simultaneously not only consumes electricity but also increases the cost of aquaculture. This utility model includes a main pipe with both ends open. An air pipe is connected to the side wall of the main pipe, and the other end of the air pipe is connected to an oxygen pump. The air pipe is positioned underwater, and the top of the main pipe is positioned above the water surface and connected to a curved pipe.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of aquarium water circulation, specifically to a pneumatic water circulation device and aquarium system. Background Technology

[0002] As a household aquarium, a fish tank requires several essential components to ensure a suitable aquatic environment for fish survival. The most basic components include a filtration system to remove impurities from the water; an air pump to supply oxygen to the water via an air tube; and a water circulation pump to circulate the water between the tank and the filtration system. Installing both an air pump and a water circulation pump not only consumes electricity but also increases the overall cost of aquarium maintenance. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the aforementioned problem—that simultaneously installing an aerator and a water circulation pump not only wastes electricity but also increases aquaculture costs—this invention proposes a pneumatic water circulation device. The device includes a main pipe with both ends open. An air pipe is connected to the side wall of the main pipe, and the other end of the air pipe is connected to an aerator. The air pipe is positioned underwater, and the top of the main pipe is positioned above the water surface and connected to a curved pipe.

[0004] A further feature of this invention is that: a connector is installed at the bottom of the main pipe, the connector including a main hole and a secondary hole, both ends of the main hole being open, the top end of the secondary hole being open and the bottom end being closed, the secondary hole communicating with the main pipe, and the bottom end of the main pipe being inserted into the main hole; the air tube includes a fixed tube and a movable tube, the bottom end of the fixed tube being inserted into the secondary hole, the movable tube being inserted into the top end of the fixed tube, and the other end of the movable tube communicating with the oxygen pump for supplying oxygen to the main pipe.

[0005] A further feature of this invention is that a positioning element is installed on the main pipe, the positioning element is positioned above the connector, the positioning element has a large ring and a small ring, the large ring is fitted onto the main pipe, and the small ring is fitted onto the fixed pipe.

[0006] This utility model also proposes a pneumatic water circulation aquarium system, including an aquarium body, the aquarium body including a main tank and a filter tank, the filter tank including an inlet chamber, a filter chamber and an outlet chamber, a partition plate one is provided between the inlet chamber and the filter chamber, and a partition plate two is provided between the filter chamber and the outlet chamber, the height of the partition plate one and the partition plate two are both lower than the water surface in the main tank; an inlet is provided on the side wall of the main tank corresponding to the inlet chamber, so that water in the main tank can flow into the inlet chamber; the pneumatic water circulation device described above is installed in the outlet chamber, and the bent pipe extends into the main tank.

[0007] A further feature of this invention is that an outlet is provided on the side wall of the main cylinder corresponding to the water outlet chamber, and the bent pipe is inserted into the outlet.

[0008] A further feature of this invention is that the first partition is positioned higher than the second partition, and the filter cotton inside the filter chamber is positioned at the same height as the first partition.

[0009] This utility model also proposes a pneumatic water circulation aquarium system, including an aquarium body, the aquarium body including a main tank and a filter tank, the filter tank including an inlet chamber, a filter chamber and an outlet chamber, a partition plate one is provided between the inlet chamber and the filter chamber, and a partition plate two is provided between the filter chamber and the outlet chamber, the height of the partition plate one and the partition plate two are both higher than the water surface in the main tank; the pneumatic water circulation device described above is installed in the main tank, and the bent pipe is provided to extend into the inlet chamber; an outlet is opened on the side wall of the main tank corresponding to the outlet chamber, so that water in the outlet chamber can flow into the main tank.

[0010] A further feature of this invention is that a water inlet is provided on the side wall of the main cylinder corresponding to the water inlet chamber, and the bent pipe is inserted into the water inlet.

[0011] A further feature of this invention is that the first partition is positioned higher than the second partition, and the filter cotton inside the filter chamber is positioned at the same height as the first partition.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0013] The air tube allows oxygen to be blown into the main pipe, and the oxygen bubbles will cause the water in the main pipe to rise, allowing the water to flow out through the bend. When installed between the main tank and the filter tank, it can achieve water circulation between the two tanks and also provide oxygen. In this way, only one aerator is needed to complete the purpose of oxygen supply and filtration, eliminating the need to install a water circulation pump, which greatly reduces power consumption and aquaculture installation costs. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1 is shown.

[0015] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view along the AA direction is shown.

[0016] Figure 3 A structural diagram of the supervisor is shown.

[0017] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 2 is shown.

[0018] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure after removing the back plate of the filter cylinder in Example 2 is shown.

[0019] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 3 is shown.

[0020] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure after removing the back plate of the filter cylinder in Example 3 is shown.

[0021] Attached reference numerals: 1. Main pipe; 11. Bend; 2. Air pipe; 21. Fixed pipe; 22. Movable pipe; 3. Connector; 4. Positioning component; 5. Fish tank body; 51. Main tank; 511. Water inlet; 512. Water outlet; 52. Filter tank; 521. Water inlet chamber; 522. Filter chamber; 5221. Filter cotton; 523. Water outlet chamber; 524. Partition one; 525. Partition two. Detailed Implementation

[0022] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0023] Example 1

[0024] This invention discloses a pneumatic water circulation device, comprising a main pipe 1, both ends of which are open. An air pipe 2 is connected to the side wall of the main pipe 1, and the other end of the air pipe 2 is connected to an oxygen pump, which blows oxygen into the main pipe 1 through the air pipe 2. In use, the section where the air pipe 2 connects to the main pipe 1 is underwater, while the top of the main pipe 1 is above the water surface. A curved pipe 11 is connected to the top of the main pipe 1, perpendicular to the main pipe 1. Thus, the underwater portion of the main pipe 1 is filled with water, and the air bubbles generated after oxygen is blown into the main pipe 1 will push the water upwards, causing it to flow out through the curved pipe 11.

[0025] A connector 3 is installed at the bottom of the main pipe 1. The connector 3 includes a main hole and a secondary hole. Both ends of the main hole are open, and the top of the secondary hole is open and the bottom is closed. A connecting hole is provided on the side wall of both the main hole and the secondary hole so that the main hole and the secondary hole can communicate with each other. A connecting hole is also provided on the side wall of the main pipe 1. The connecting hole is inserted into the main hole along with the main pipe 1 and communicates with the secondary hole to achieve the purpose of blowing oxygen into the main pipe 1.

[0026] The main pipe 1 is coaxially fitted inside the main bore. When the bottom end of the main pipe 1 is inserted underwater, water can enter the main pipe 1 through the main bore. The air pipe 2 includes a fixed pipe 21 and a movable pipe 22. The fixed pipe 21 is made of glass, and the movable pipe 22 is made of rubber hose. The bottom end of the fixed pipe 21 is coaxially inserted into the secondary bore, while one end of the movable pipe 22 is inserted and fitted onto the top end of the fixed pipe 21. The other end of the movable pipe 22 is connected to the output port of the air pump. The air pump blows oxygen into the secondary bore through the movable pipe 22 and the fixed pipe 21, and then into the main pipe 1 through the secondary bore.

[0027] The main pipe 1 is also equipped with a positioning component 4, which is located above the connector 3. The positioning component 4 has a large ring and a small ring. The large ring is fitted onto the main pipe 1, and the small ring is set on the fixed pipe 21. This can achieve the positioning function of the fixed pipe 21, so that the fixed pipe 21 can always be set parallel to the main pipe 1.

[0028] It should be noted that the accompanying drawings in the instruction manual only illustrate the example of opening a connecting hole on the main pipe 1. The secondary hole can also be made into an annular cavity, which is arranged around the outside of the main hole, and only one insertion hole for connecting the fixed tube 21 is opened at the top. Then, several connecting holes are opened on the main pipe 1 corresponding to the annular cavity, and multiple connecting holes are connected to the annular cavity, so that oxygen can enter the main pipe 1 through multiple gas paths.

[0029] Example 2

[0030] This embodiment discloses a pneumatic water circulation aquarium system, including an aquarium body 5. The aquarium body 5 includes a main tank 51 and a filter tank 52. This application uses a back-filter aquarium as an example. The filter tank 52 is located on the back side of the main tank 51. The filter tank 52 includes an inlet chamber 521, a filter chamber 522, and an outlet chamber 523. The filter chamber 522 is filled with filter cotton 5221 for filtering the aquarium water. It should be noted that the inlet chamber 521 and the outlet chamber 523 are respectively located on both sides of the filter chamber 522.

[0031] A partition 524 is provided between the inlet chamber 521 and the filter chamber 522 to separate them. A partition 525 is provided between the filter chamber 522 and the outlet chamber 523 to separate them. Both partitions 524 and 525 are set below the water level in the main cylinder 51. A water inlet 511 is provided on the side wall of the main cylinder 51 corresponding to the inlet chamber 521. The water inlet 511 is used to connect the main cylinder 51 and the inlet chamber 521 so that water in the main cylinder 51 can flow into the inlet chamber 521, making the water level in the inlet chamber 521 the same as the water level in the main cylinder 51. Since the height of the baffle 524 is lower than the water level in the main cylinder 51, the water in the inlet chamber 521 will flow over the baffle 524 into the filter chamber 522 and be filtered by the filter cotton 5221 in the filter chamber 522.

[0032] The partition 1 is set at the same height as the partition 2 at 524, so that when the water in the filter chamber 522 reaches the same height as the partition 2 at 524, it will overflow into the water chamber 523.

[0033] The pneumatic water circulation device disclosed in Example 1 is installed in the water outlet chamber 523, and the bent pipe 11 extends into the main cylinder 51. In this way, with the cooperation of the oxygenation pump and the main pipe 1, the water in the water outlet chamber 523 can be blown back into the main cylinder 51 along the main pipe 1, thereby realizing the water circulation between the main cylinder 51 and the filter chamber 522, and at the same time, it can also achieve the purpose of oxygenation.

[0034] A circular water outlet 512 is provided on the side wall of the main cylinder 51 corresponding to the water outlet cavity 523. The water outlet 512 is adapted to the bend 11, that is, the bend 11 is inserted into the water outlet 512. It should be noted that the water outlet 512 is set higher than the water inlet 511.

[0035] Example 3

[0036] This embodiment discloses a pneumatic water circulation aquarium system, including an aquarium body 5. The aquarium body 5 includes a main tank 51 and a filter tank 52. This application uses a back-filter aquarium as an example. The filter tank 52 is located on the back side of the main tank 51. The filter tank 52 includes an inlet chamber 521, a filter chamber 522, and an outlet chamber 523. The filter chamber 522 is filled with filter cotton 5221 for filtering the aquarium water. It should be noted that the inlet chamber 521 and the outlet chamber 523 are respectively located on both sides of the filter chamber 522.

[0037] A partition 524 is provided between the inlet chamber 521 and the filter chamber 522 to separate them. A partition 525 is provided between the filter chamber 522 and the outlet chamber 523 to separate them. Both partitions 524 and 525 are set higher than the water level in the main cylinder 51. The pneumatic water circulation device disclosed in Embodiment 1 is installed in the main cylinder 51, and the bent pipe 11 extends into the inlet chamber 521. This allows water in the main cylinder 51 to be blown into the inlet chamber 521. When the water level in the inlet chamber 521 is higher than the height of partition 524, the water overflows into the filter chamber 522 and is filtered by the filter cotton 5221.

[0038] The partition 1 is set at a height of 524 and the partition 2 is set at 525. When the water in the filter chamber 522 reaches the same height as the partition 2 525, it will overflow into the water chamber 523.

[0039] The main cylinder 51 has an outlet 512 on its side wall corresponding to the water outlet chamber 523. When the water level in the water outlet chamber 523 reaches a certain height, but is not higher than the height of the second partition 525, the water will flow back into the main cylinder 51 through the outlet 512. The inlet 511 is set higher than the outlet 512.

[0040] In summary, this utility model enables the introduction of oxygen into the main pipe 1 via the air pipe 2. The oxygen bubbles then push the water in the main pipe 1 upwards, allowing the water to flow out along the bend pipe 11. When installed between the main cylinder 51 and the filter cylinder 52, it achieves water circulation between the two cylinders and simultaneously provides oxygen. This eliminates the need for a water circulation pump, significantly reducing power consumption and aquaculture installation costs.

[0041] Although the present invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments, various modifications can be made to it and components can be replaced with equivalents without departing from the scope of the present invention. In particular, the technical features mentioned in the various embodiments can be combined in any manner as long as there is no structural conflict. The present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims.

[0042] In the description of this utility model, terms such as "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," which indicate direction or positional relationships, are based on the direction or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These are used merely for ease of description and do not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation; therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0043] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of 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.

[0044] The term "comprising" or any other similar term is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, article, or apparatus / device that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to those processes, articles, or apparatus / devices.

[0045] The technical solution of this utility model has been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the protection scope of this utility model is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principle of this utility model, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after these changes or substitutions will all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A pneumatic water circulation device, characterized in that: It includes a main pipe (1), both ends of which are open. An air pipe (2) is connected to the side wall of the main pipe (1). The other end of the air pipe (2) is connected to an oxygenation pump. The air pipe (2) is connected to the main pipe (1) at an underwater position. The top of the main pipe (1) is positioned above the water surface and is connected to a bend pipe (11).

2. The pneumatic water circulation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom end of the main pipe (1) is equipped with a connector (3). The connector (3) includes a main hole and a secondary hole. Both ends of the main hole are open. The top end of the secondary hole is open and the bottom end is closed. The secondary hole is connected to the main pipe (1). The bottom end of the main pipe (1) is inserted into the main hole. The air pipe (2) includes a fixed pipe (21) and a movable pipe (22). The bottom end of the fixed pipe (21) is inserted into the secondary hole. The movable pipe (22) is inserted into the top end of the fixed pipe (21). The other end of the movable pipe (22) is connected to the oxygen pump for supplying oxygen to the main pipe (1).

3. The pneumatic water circulation device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The main pipe (1) is also equipped with a positioning component (4), which is located above the connector (3). The positioning component (4) has a large ring and a small ring. The large ring is fitted on the main pipe (1), and the small ring is fitted on the fixed pipe (21).

4. A pneumatic water circulation aquarium system, characterized in that: The aquarium includes a main body (5), which includes a main tank (51) and a filter tank (52). The filter tank (52) includes an inlet chamber (521), a filter chamber (522), and an outlet chamber (523). A partition (524) is provided between the inlet chamber (521) and the filter chamber (522), and a partition (525) is provided between the filter chamber (522) and the outlet chamber (523). The height of the partition plate 2 (525) is lower than the water level in the main cylinder (51); the side wall of the main cylinder (51) is provided with an inlet (511) corresponding to the water inlet chamber (521) so that the water in the main cylinder (51) can flow into the water inlet chamber (521); the pneumatic water circulation device as described in any one of claims 1-3 is installed in the water outlet chamber (523), and the bent pipe (11) extends into the main cylinder (51).

5. The pneumatic water circulation aquarium system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The main cylinder (51) has an outlet (512) on its side wall corresponding to the water outlet chamber (523), and the bent pipe (11) is inserted into the outlet (512).

6. A pneumatic water circulation aquarium system, characterized in that: The aquarium includes a main body (5), which includes a main tank (51) and a filter tank (52). The filter tank (52) includes an inlet chamber (521), a filter chamber (522), and an outlet chamber (523). A partition (524) is provided between the inlet chamber (521) and the filter chamber (522), and a partition (525) is provided between the filter chamber (522) and the outlet chamber (523). The height of the second partition (525) is higher than the water surface in the main cylinder (51); the pneumatic water circulation device as described in any one of claims 1-3 is installed in the main cylinder (51), and the bent pipe (11) extends into the water inlet chamber (521); the side wall of the main cylinder (51) is provided with an outlet (512) corresponding to the water outlet chamber (523) so that the water in the water outlet chamber (523) can flow into the main cylinder (51).

7. The pneumatic water circulation aquarium system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The main cylinder (51) has an inlet (511) on its side wall corresponding to the water inlet chamber (521), and the bent pipe (11) is inserted into the inlet (511).

8. The pneumatic water circulation aquarium system according to claim 4 or 6, characterized in that: The first partition (524) is positioned higher than the second partition (525).

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