Aquarium Corner Integration Frame for Visual Clutter Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Aquarium devices and their wires occupy significant space and detract from the ornamental feature, with existing solutions like suction cups further increasing visual clutter and affecting aquascaping feasibility.
Innovation Solution
An aquarium corner integration frame comprising a water inlet and outlet integration frame that buckles onto the aquarium walls, integrating equipment and wires, using filter nets to prevent small creatures from being sucked into the skimmer and inclining water outlets to reduce impact on aquatic plants.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If devices such as water surface skimmers, heating rods and atomizers are equipped in the aquarium, then the aquarium functionality is improved, but the space occupied and visual clutter increase, deteriorating the ornamental feature
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple aquarium devices (water surface skimmer, heating rod, atomizer, filter) into a single integrated frame structure. The frame integrates these devices that were previously separate and scattered, consolidating them into one unified unit mounted at the aquarium corner, thereby reducing visual clutter while maintaining all necessary functions
Solution Approach 2:
The patent nests multiple devices within the frame structure. The water surface skimmer, heating rod, atomizer, and filter are arranged and nested within the three-dimensional space of the frame, utilizing vertical and horizontal space efficiently to minimize the overall footprint while accommodating all components
2Ease of operation
If devices are fixed on the glass of the aquarium by using suction cups, then installation is simplified, but the visual area occupied increases when viewed from outside, further deteriorating the ornamental feature
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple suction cup mounting points into a single integrated frame structure. Instead of having separate suction cups for each device scattered across the glass surface, all devices are mounted within one frame unit that uses suction cups at its corners, consolidating the visual impact while maintaining easy installation
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from two-dimensional mounting (individual suction cups on the glass surface) to a three-dimensional integrated frame structure. The frame extends into the aquarium space, allowing devices to be mounted within the volume rather than directly on the surface, reducing visual clutter from the outside while maintaining installation simplicity
3Area of stationary object
If high and large underwater plants are used to hide devices and wires during aquascaping, then the ornamental feature is improved, but the aquascaping feasibility is reduced due to space constraints
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes the vertical dimension and corner space of the aquarium to mount the integrated frame, freeing up the horizontal water column space for aquascaping. By placing devices in the corner volume rather than in the open water area, the frame allows greater flexibility for arranging plants and hardscape elements without using large plants to conceal equipment
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the devices and wires from the main aquascaping area and consolidates them into the corner frame structure. This separation removes the visual obstruction and space constraint from the creative aquascaping zone, allowing designers to work with greater freedom and feasibility
4Adaptability or versatility
If devices and their wires are distributed throughout the aquarium, then functionality is maintained, but the wires deteriorate the ornamental feature
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges all device components into a single integrated frame, which naturally consolidates all associated wires within the same structure. The wires connecting the water surface skimmer, heating rod, atomizer, and filter are contained within the frame's three-dimensional space, preventing them from散落 throughout the aquarium and deteriorating the ornamental feature
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AI summary
The present application discloses an aquarium corner integration frame and relates to the field of aquarium accessories. The aquarium corner integration frame comprises a water inlet integration frame and a water outlet integration frame. The water inlet integration frame comprises a first main body and a first door plate, and the first door plate is fastened with the first main body; and the water outlet integration frame comprises a second main body and a second door plate, and the second door plate is easterner with the second main body. Under the circumstances of without deteriorating the effectiveness and efficiency of the aquarium equipment, the present application reduces the use of space and visual space of aquariums which are occupied by equipment and wires, and provides new solutions for improving the water quality and the ornamental feature of aquarium.