Plaything using bubbles

Abstract

To solve the problem that there has been no such plaything that is a system for flowing water in a transparent pipe, generates bubbles in the transparent pipe without using an electric pump, can further freely vertically move bubbles swinging horizontally, illuminates the bubbles with a light-emitting diode (LED) installed in the transparent pipe, and allows a player to enjoy.SOLUTION: When flowing water by gravity fall into a transparent pipe from a water vessel, an air introduction member for feeding the upper part of the transparent pipe with air is installed and a rubber hose valve installed in the transparent pipe lower part is opened maximally, so that bubbles are generated in the pipe. Also, by changing gaps (angles at which a rubber hose is bent) for opening the rubber hose valve installed in the lower part, the bubbles generated in the pipe can move freely vertically. Moreover, by installing an LED in the transparent pipe, a water flow flowing in the pipe changes and becomes a movement that swings the bubbles.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a playground equipment that can generate air bubbles inside a transparent pipe (2), move the bubbles up and down, and further, illuminate an LED installed inside the transparent pipe (2) so that the swaying movement of the bubbles can be observed. [Background technology]

[0002] A system has been known in the past in which water is pumped through a pipe with an electric pump, the water flowing through the pipe is squeezed and air is sucked into the back of the pipe to generate air bubbles, and the water is then poured into a transparent pipe along with the air bubbles. Light is then shone from the top of the transparent pipe to illuminate the inside of the pipe, creating the effect of the light hitting the flowing bubbles and appearing to be diffusely reflected. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP2006-125060A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In JP2006-125060, the water was pumped by an electric pump, so the bubbles in the transparent pipe moved from the top to the bottom, and the only thing people could enjoy was watching them from the outside. Also, there was no easy system that allowed people to operate the bubbles in the transparent pipe and enjoy moving them up and down freely. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] In order to achieve the above objective, the bubble generation and vertical bubble movement system of the present invention uses gravity to flow water from a water container above into a transparent pipe, and the water flow in the transparent pipe draws in outside air and mixes it with the water in the transparent pipe (Fig. 6A). After that, the pipe's gate is closed to trap the bubbles in the transparent pipe (Fig. 6B), and the bubbles in the transparent pipe are moved up and down by controlling the gap when the gate is opened (Fig. 6C), making it a plaything that allows the user to enjoy watching the bubbles in the transparent pipe while operating it. This series of actions cannot be performed without human intervention, so it is no longer just a matter of watching the bubbles from the outside as in the past.

[0006] In addition, by inserting an LED into the transparent pipe, the movement of the bubbles became more visible, and the LED and cord acted as obstacles, changing the flow of the water inside the transparent pipe. Effect of the Invention

[0009] The bubble play equipment of the present invention, despite its simple structure, can generate bubbles and move them up and down with a single water flow adjustment rubber hose valve, and by moving two or more bubbles up and down, it is possible to play a game in which the bubbles combine with each other. In addition, the LEDs and the wires connecting the LEDs change the flow of the water falling down the transparent pipe, allowing you to enjoy watching the bubbles swing sideways. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a structure of an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] Showing two states of a rubber hose valve [Diagram 3] A cross-sectional view of an air intake member and an LED placed in a transparent pipe. [Figure 4] This is a plan view of two transparent pipes installed in a water container. [Diagram 5] FIG. 11 is a plan view showing a state in which the transparent pipe is deformed. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the state of air bubbles in a transparent pipe. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0011] The perspective view in Figure 1 shows the structure. When the water container (1) is filled with water and the circular plate (3) is pressed down so that the rubber hose valve (3) is straightened, water falls through the transparent pipe (2). At this time, outside air is sucked in through the air inlet (5) and air bubbles are sent into the water flow in the transparent pipe (2).

[0012] In order to bend the rubber hose valve (3) and stop the flow of water in the transparent pipe (2), a pull spring (11) is connected to a wire (10) from a ring (9) that is fitted into the tip of the rubber hose valve (3) in Figure 1 so that it does not slip out of place, and is attached by hooking it onto an auxiliary plate (13). The circular plate (3) is also fixed and attached to the connection between the wire (10) and the pull spring (11). In the normal state, the strength of the pull spring (11) is set so that the rubber hose valve (3) is bent as shown in Figure (2).

[0013] In order to prevent the water container (1) from running out, a system is provided in which the water stored in the water receiving container (6) is sent to the water container (1) through a hose (8) by an electric pump (7) (a manual pump is also acceptable).

[0014] To illuminate the inside of the transparent pipe (2), a system is provided in which the cord connecting the LEDs (4) called jelly lights is bent and inserted into the transparent pipe (2), and the LEDs (4) light up when the battery box (15) is switched on.

[0015] Figure 2 shows the state of the rubber hose valve (3): when the wire (10) is pulled upwards, the rubber hose valve (3) bends, stopping the flow of water in the transparent pipe (2), and when the wire (10) is loosened, the rubber hose valve (3) straightens out, allowing water to flow through the transparent pipe (2). Also, by adjusting the degree of bending (angle) of the rubber hose valve (3), the air bubbles in the transparent pipe (2) can be controlled up and down.

[0016] The cross-sectional view in Figure 3 shows the insertion position of the air inlet section (5) inside the transparent pipe (2) and the bending of the LED cord (14) of the LED (4). The water flowing inside the transparent pipe (2) hits the cord connecting the LED (4) and the LED (4) and the flow of the water changes.

[0017] The plan view in Figure 4 shows a water container (1) with two transparent pipes (2) attached. Any number of transparent pipes (2) can be attached, and the more transparent pipes (2) there are, the more people can operate it, and the more fun there can be.

[0018] The plan view in Figure 5 shows a modified transparent pipe (2). The zigzag shape (16) and loop shape (17) change the flow of bubbles, allowing you to enjoy watching more.

[0019] The plan view in Figure 6 shows the state of air bubbles in the transparent pipe (2) depending on the bending of the rubber hose valve (3). A is the state when the pipe is filled with air bubbles, B is the state when the water flow in the transparent pipe (2) is stopped and the air bubbles have combined and become larger, and C is the state when the air bubbles at the top of the transparent pipe (2) have moved downward. Select and use air bubbles that are smaller than the inner diameter of the transparent pipe (2). [Explanation of symbols]

[0020] 1 water container 2. Transparent pipe 3, Rubber hose valve 4. LED 5. Air intake section 6. Water receiving container 7. Electric pump 8. Hose 9. Ring 10. Wire 11. Pull spring 12. Circular plate 13, Auxiliary board 14. LED cord 15, battery box 16. Zigzag shape 17. Loop shape 18. Air bubbles

Claims

1. A transparent pipe (2) is connected to the bottom of a water container (1), a rubber hose valve (3) for adjusting the water flow is attached to the tip of the transparent pipe (2), LEDs (4) are installed at intervals inside the transparent pipe (2), an air introduction member (5) for sending air to the transparent pipe (2) is installed, and by opening the rubber hose valve (3) to its maximum, air bubbles are generated inside the transparent pipe (2), and the water flow can be adjusted by the angle at which the rubber tube is bent, allowing the air bubbles to move up and down.This is a playground equipment that uses air bubbles.

2. 2. The plaything using air bubbles according to claim 1, wherein the air introduction member (5) is in the form of a pipe.

3. 2. The bubble play equipment according to claim 1, wherein each LED (4) in the transparent pipe (2) is connected by winding an electric wire inside the transparent pipe (2).

4. 2. The bubble play equipment according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of transparent pipes (2) can be installed in the water container (1).

5. 2. The bubble play equipment according to claim 1, wherein the transparent pipe (2) is straight or has a loop or zigzag shape.

6. 2. The bubble toy according to claim 1, wherein water is pumped from the water receiving vessel (6) to the water vessel (1) using an electric pump (7) and a hose (8).

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