JPH0644382Y2 - Arrangement for fish tank such as fishbowl - Google Patents

Description

【考案の詳細な説明】 〔産業上の利用分野〕 本考案は金魚鉢等の水槽用配設物に係り、より詳細に
は、金魚鉢、熱帯魚用水槽等の水槽内（本体内壁を含
む）に配設する岩状物、装飾用置物に自然物としての外
観を付与すると共に、藻、苔の付着を防止でき、該水槽
内に沈澱する餌、糞等の有機物の存在による微生物の繁
殖を軽減できるようにした機能を有する水槽用配設物に
関する。[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial field of application] The present invention relates to an arrangement for a fish tank such as a fishbowl, and more specifically, to an inside of an aquarium (including the inner wall of the main body) such as a fishbowl or an aquarium for tropical fish. It is possible to give a natural appearance to the rocks and ornamental ornaments to be provided, prevent the adhesion of algae and moss, and reduce the growth of microorganisms due to the presence of organic matter such as food and feces that settle in the aquarium. The present invention relates to an aquarium arrangement having the above function.

〔従来の技術〕[Conventional technology]

水槽用配設物は、合成樹脂製のものや、石材等の鉱物を
材料としたもので製造されている。しかし、該水槽用配
設物は、水槽内に配設するためのものであるので、水槽
内の金魚、熱帯魚等の糞等の有機物の付着等により苔、
藻が発生し、水槽内の景観を悪くし、かつ嫌気性菌の働
きによって水槽内の水の腐敗が早くなり、該水槽用配設
物が樹脂性の場合には、脆くなる等の問題がある。The water tank arrangement is made of a synthetic resin or a mineral such as stone. However, since the aquarium arrangement is for arranging in the aquarium, moss is caused by adhesion of organic matter such as feces such as goldfish and tropical fish in the aquarium.
Algae are generated, the landscape in the aquarium is deteriorated, and the decay of water in the aquarium is accelerated by the action of anaerobic bacteria, and if the aquarium arrangement is resinous, it becomes brittle. is there.

従って、このような点を解決するために、従来は、常
時、水槽内の水を濾過・浄水すると共に、該水槽内に酸
素を供給し曝気状態を保持するようにしている。しか
し、該手法によっても、水槽用配設物自体には上記有機
物が付着する状態にあるので、その掃除は欠かせず、ま
す水槽自体の構成が複雑になるという問題は解消できな
い。Therefore, in order to solve such a point, conventionally, the water in the water tank is always filtered and purified, and oxygen is supplied to the water tank to maintain the aerated state. However, even with this method, since the organic substances are attached to the water tank arrangement itself, cleaning thereof is indispensable, and the problem that the structure of the water tank itself becomes more complicated cannot be solved.

そこで、このような点に対処したものとして、水槽配設
物とは異なるが、抗菌材を添加・混合した樹脂で形成し
た『浮き』（実開昭60-55366号公報）、抗菌材を用いた
水中用防汚組成物（特開昭54-1770号、同59-41968号公
報参照）、抗菌材を添加した網、魚網等の水産業資材用
合成繊維（特開昭60-102131号公報参照）が提案されて
いる。Therefore, as a measure to deal with such a point, "float" (Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 60-55366), which is made of resin mixed with antibacterial material, is used, which is different from the water tank arrangement. Underwater antifouling composition (see JP-A-54-1770 and JP-A-59-41968), synthetic fiber for fisheries materials such as nets and fish nets added with antibacterial material (JP-A-60-102131) (See) is proposed.

また、抗菌性組成物として、「ゼオライト系固体粒子と
有機高分子体とからなり、該ゼオライト系固体粒子の少
なくとも一部が殺菌作用を有する金属イオンを保持して
いるゼオライト粒子含有の組成物」（特開昭59-133235
号公報参照）が知られている。Further, as the antibacterial composition, "a composition containing zeolite particles, which is composed of zeolite-based solid particles and an organic polymer, at least a part of the zeolite-based solid particles retaining a metal ion having a bactericidal action" (JP-A-59-133235
(See Japanese Patent Publication).

従って、これらの抗菌材を水槽用配設物に適用すること
で、水槽内の汚染を防止し、藻等の発生を軽減できる。Therefore, by applying these antibacterial materials to the water tank arrangement, it is possible to prevent contamination in the water tank and reduce generation of algae and the like.

〔考案が解決しようとする課題〕[Problems to be solved by the device]

しかし、前述した構成の場合、次のような課題がある。
すなわち、 抗菌材を配設物表面に配置するには、該抗菌材を塗
布等して配する必要があるため、該配設物に一体状態と
ならず、必要以上に水中に解け出し、水槽内の生物に悪
影響を及ぼすおそれがある。However, the above-mentioned configuration has the following problems.
That is, in order to dispose the antibacterial material on the surface of the object to be disposed, it is necessary to apply the antibacterial material or the like to dispose the antibacterial material. May adversely affect organisms inside.

抗菌材を、予め、合成樹脂に混入して、配設物を形
成する場合、該配設物表面に抗菌材を分布させる構成と
するのに手数を要する。When an antibacterial material is mixed in advance with a synthetic resin to form an arrangement, it takes time and effort to have a structure in which the antibacterial material is distributed on the surface of the arrangement.

等の課題がある。There are issues such as.

ところで、合成樹脂製の配設物の場合、その表面を自然
物状に形成するには、その成形に手数を要すると共に、
その構成が複雑となるという問題がある。By the way, in the case of an arrangement made of synthetic resin, in order to form its surface into a natural object, it takes time to form it,
There is a problem that its configuration becomes complicated.

そこで、本考案者は、このような点に鑑み、種々、研究
した結果、合成樹脂製配設物の表面に樹脂繊維層を設け
ることで、該配設物を自然物状景観を生じやすくでき、
かつ該樹脂繊維層に抗菌材を混入することで、該配設物
の表面に抗菌材を分散・保持させ得ることを究明した。Therefore, the present inventor, in view of such a point, as a result of various researches, by providing a resin fiber layer on the surface of a synthetic resin-made object, the object can be easily made to have a natural appearance.
Further, it was clarified that the antibacterial material can be dispersed and held on the surface of the disposed article by mixing the antibacterial material into the resin fiber layer.

本考案者は、以上のような点に対処して創案したもので
あって、その目的とする処は、金魚鉢、熱帯魚用水槽等
の水槽内（本体内壁を含む）に配設する岩状物、装飾用
置物に自然物としての外観を付与すると共に、藻、苔の
付着を防止でき、該水槽内に沈澱する餌、糞等の有機物
の存在による微生物の繁殖を軽減できるようにした機能
を有する水槽用配設物を提供することにある。The present inventor has created the present invention in consideration of the above points, and the purpose thereof is to provide a rock-like object to be placed in a water tank (including the inner wall of the main body) such as a fishbowl or a tropical fish tank. Has a function of giving the ornamental ornament a natural appearance, preventing the adhesion of algae and moss, and reducing the growth of microorganisms due to the presence of organic matter such as food and feces that precipitate in the aquarium. It is to provide an arrangement for an aquarium.

〔問題点を解決するための手段および作用〕[Means and Actions for Solving Problems]

そして、上記目的を達成するための手段としての本考案
の金魚鉢等の水槽用配設物は、合成樹脂製の金魚鉢等の
水槽用配設物において、該配設物の表面に樹脂繊維層を
設け、かつ該樹脂繊維層に、殺菌作用を有する金属イオ
ンを保持しているゼオライト系粒子を添加配合した構成
よりなる。And, as an aquarium arrangement such as a fishbowl of the present invention as a means for achieving the above-mentioned object, in an aquarium arrangement such as a fishbowl made of synthetic resin, a resin fiber layer is provided on the surface of the arrangement. The resin fiber layer is provided with zeolite particles retaining metal ions having a bactericidal action.

そして、上記構成に基づく、本考案の水槽用配設物は、
合成樹脂製配設物の表面に樹脂繊維層を設けることで、
該配設物を自然物状景観を生じやすくでき、かつ該樹脂
繊維層に抗菌材を混入することで、該配設物の表面に抗
菌材を分散・保持させ得ることができ、かつ該抗菌材に
よって、水槽内に飼っている金魚、熱帯魚等の糞等の有
機物が鑑賞用置物等の水槽用配設物に付着した場合、該
配設物に付着した該有機物内の微生物の増殖を軽減し、
該配設物を常に綺麗な状態に保持できるように作用す
る。And the arrangement for the aquarium of the present invention based on the above configuration
By providing a resin fiber layer on the surface of the synthetic resin arrangement,
A natural landscape can be easily generated in the disposed article, and the antibacterial material can be dispersed and held on the surface of the disposed article by mixing the resin fiber layer with the antibacterial agent. Therefore, when organic matter such as feces such as goldfish and tropical fish kept in the aquarium adheres to the aquarium arrangement such as the ornamental ornament, the growth of microorganisms in the organic matter adhered to the arrangement is reduced. ,
It acts so that the arrangement can be always kept in a clean state.

〔実施例〕〔Example〕

以下、図面を参照しながら本考案を具体化した実施例に
ついて説明する。Embodiments embodying the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

第１図は、本考案の金魚鉢等の水槽用配設物を内設した
状態の水槽の一実施例を示す斜視図である。FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a water tank in which a water tank arrangement such as a fishbowl according to the present invention is installed.

本実施例の金魚鉢等の水槽用配設物１は、抗菌材を添加
・混合した合成樹脂でもって形成した構成の鑑賞用置物
で、合成樹脂製本体部２の表面に樹脂繊維層３を備えた
構成よりなる。The water tank arrangement 1 such as a fishbowl according to the present embodiment is an ornament for ornaments having a structure formed of a synthetic resin to which an antibacterial material is added and mixed, and a resin fiber layer 3 is provided on the surface of a synthetic resin main body 2. It consists of different configurations.

ここで、抗菌材としては、殺菌作用を有する金属イオン
を保持しているゼオライト系固体粒子を用い、また該ゼ
オライト系固体粒子を分散混合するための樹脂繊維とし
ては、アクリル樹脂を用いている。しかし、該樹脂は、
これに限定されるものでなく、耐水性に優れていれば他
の樹脂、例えば、ポリエチレン樹脂、ポリスチレン樹
脂、ポリ塩化ビニル樹脂、ABS樹脂、ふっ素樹脂、ポリ
ウレタン樹脂等の熱可塑性樹脂や、フェノール樹脂、ウ
レタン樹脂、エポキシ樹脂等の熱硬化性樹脂等を用いて
もよい。Here, as the antibacterial material, zeolite-based solid particles holding metal ions having a bactericidal action are used, and as the resin fiber for dispersing and mixing the zeolite-based solid particles, acrylic resin is used. However, the resin is
It is not limited to this, and other resins having excellent water resistance, for example, thermoplastic resins such as polyethylene resin, polystyrene resin, polyvinyl chloride resin, ABS resin, fluorine resin, polyurethane resin, and phenol resin Thermosetting resins such as urethane resin and epoxy resin may be used.

そして、該抗菌材（抗菌性ゼオライト系固形粒子）該ア
クリル樹脂への添加・混合は、アクリル樹脂エマルジョ
ンに該抗菌材を水によって分散調整（分散剤添加）し、
これを160℃で数分間、熱処理した後、繊維状に形成
し、かつ冷却成形し、合成樹脂製本体部２の表面に配し
て、鑑賞用置物を得た。Then, the addition and mixing of the antibacterial material (antibacterial zeolite-based solid particles) to the acrylic resin is carried out by dispersing the antibacterial material in water in an acrylic resin emulsion (adding a dispersant),
This was heat-treated at 160 ° C. for several minutes, formed into a fibrous shape, cooled and molded, and placed on the surface of the synthetic resin main body 2 to obtain an ornament for ornament.

なお、抗菌材は、殺菌作用を有する金属イオンを保持し
ているゼオライト系固体粒子を用いているが、これは前
述したように特開昭59-133235号公報等で示されている
ものである。すなわち、耐水性を有し、かつ吸着力が強
いゼオライトの粉末、粒子（粒子径が２〜３μｍ程度）
に、抗菌性を有するとして知られている銀、銅、亜鉛等
の金属イオンをイオン交換等でもって吸着保持させた抗
菌性組成物である。そして、該抗菌性組成物は、水中に
おいても、ゼオライト粒子中に吸着保持されている金属
イオンの流出は認められないものである。Incidentally, the antibacterial material uses zeolite-based solid particles holding metal ions having a bactericidal action, which is as described in JP-A-59-133235 as described above. . That is, zeolite powder and particles having water resistance and strong adsorptive power (particle size is about 2 to 3 μm)
In addition, it is an antibacterial composition in which metal ions such as silver, copper and zinc, which are known to have antibacterial properties, are adsorbed and held by ion exchange or the like. In the antibacterial composition, the outflow of metal ions adsorbed and held in the zeolite particles is not recognized even in water.

また、ゼオライト粒子に対する抗菌性金属（銀イオン）
の含有量は、0.0006〜４重量％程度としている。しか
し、他の種類のイオン交換可能な金属の場合は、その抗
菌力の相違等を考慮し、その含有量が異なることは自明
である（銅の場合は、0.03〜10重量％、亜鉛の場合は0.
04〜14重量％）。ここで、ゼオライト粒子としては天然
あるいは合成ゼオライトの何れも使用できるが、通常、
天然のモルデナイトを使用している。In addition, antibacterial metal (silver ion) against zeolite particles
Content is about 0.0006 to 4% by weight. However, in the case of other types of ion-exchangeable metals, it is obvious that their contents differ depending on the difference in their antibacterial activity (0.03-10% by weight for copper and zinc for zinc). is 0.
04-14% by weight). Here, as the zeolite particles, either natural or synthetic zeolite can be used, but usually,
Uses natural mordenite.

そして、本実施例の鑑賞用置物は、水槽内に配設するこ
とにより、表面の樹脂繊維層３が自然物状の景観を付与
すると共に、該樹脂繊維層３を形成する樹脂に分散され
ている該抗菌材によって、水槽内に飼っている金魚、熱
帯魚等の糞等の有機物が鑑賞用置物１に付着した場合、
該有機物内の微生物の増殖を軽減し、該置物１を常に綺
麗な状態に保持できるように作用する。By disposing the ornament for ornament of this embodiment in the water tank, the resin fiber layer 3 on the surface gives a natural appearance and is dispersed in the resin forming the resin fiber layer 3. When the antibacterial material causes organic matter such as feces such as goldfish and tropical fish kept in the aquarium to adhere to the ornament for ornament 1,
It acts to reduce the growth of microorganisms in the organic matter and keep the figurine 1 in a clean state at all times.

ここで、上記構成による本実施例の鑑賞用置物の効果を
確認するために、金魚を入れた同じ大きさの水槽を二個
準備し、これに本実施例の置物と、通常の樹脂製置物と
をそれぞれに入れ、二週間にわたって観察をしてみた。
なお、両水槽共に、同様に一定量の酸素を供給し、曝気
状態を保持した状態として行った。そして、その結果に
ついて説明すると、本実施例の置物を入れた水槽の場合
は、該置物に金魚の糞の付着に伴う藻等の発生は全く認
められ無かったのに対し、従来の樹脂製置物の場合は、
表面に水垢が付着し、かつ藻の発生が認められた。ま
た、水槽内の水の透明度においても大きな差が認められ
た。すなわち、本実施例の場合、当初の状態と差が認め
られ無かったのに対し、従来の樹脂製置物の場合は、金
魚の糞や餌等による濁りがそのままの状態で存在し、透
明度の低下が認められ、一日毎の水の交換が必要か、そ
れとも水の濾過・浄水処理が必要であることが確認でき
た。Here, in order to confirm the effect of the ornamental figurine of the present embodiment having the above-mentioned configuration, two water tanks of the same size containing goldfish are prepared, and the figurine of this embodiment and a normal resin figurine are added to the tank. I put and in each and observed for two weeks.
It should be noted that both of the water tanks were similarly supplied with a constant amount of oxygen and maintained in an aerated state. Then, explaining the results, in the case of the aquarium containing the figurine of the present example, the generation of algae and the like due to the adhesion of the goldfish feces was not observed at all in the figurine, whereas the conventional resin figurine In the case of,
Water stains were attached to the surface and generation of algae was observed. A large difference was also observed in the transparency of water in the water tank. That is, in the case of this example, no difference was observed from the initial state, whereas in the case of the conventional resin figurine, the turbidity due to the goldfish feces, the bait, etc. was present as it was, and the transparency was lowered. It was confirmed that it was necessary to change the water every day, or it was necessary to filter and purify the water.

この結果より、本実施例の鑑賞用置物によれば、水槽内
への配設当初と同じ状態を保持できることが確認でき
た。From this result, it was confirmed that the ornament for ornamental use of this example can maintain the same state as when the ornament was placed in the water tank.

なお、本考案は、上記実施例に限定されるものではな
く、本考案の要旨を変更しない範囲で変形実施できるこ
とは明らかである 〔考案の効果〕 以上の記載より明らかなように、本考案の金魚鉢等の水
槽用配設物によれば、合成樹脂製配設物の表面に樹脂繊
維層を設けることで、該配設物を自然物状景観を生じや
すくでき、かつ該樹脂繊維層に抗菌材を混入すること
で、該配設物の表面に抗菌材を分散・保持させ得ること
ができるという効果を有する。It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment, and it is obvious that the present invention can be modified and implemented without changing the gist of the present invention. [Advantages of the Invention] As is apparent from the above description, According to the water tank arrangement such as a fishbowl, by providing the resin fiber layer on the surface of the synthetic resin arrangement, the arrangement can be easily made to have a natural appearance, and the resin fiber layer has an antibacterial material. By mixing with, it is possible to disperse and retain the antibacterial material on the surface of the provided article.

また、抗菌材として、ゼオライトを用いると共に、該ゼ
オライトを繊維樹脂層に混入しているので、該抗菌材を
必要以上に水中に解け出させるおそれが少ないので、水
槽内に飼っている金魚、熱帯魚等の生物に悪影響を与え
ることなく、該生物の糞等の有機物が鑑賞用置物等の水
槽用配設物に付着した場合、該配設物に付着した該有機
物内の微生物の増殖を軽減し、該配設物を常に綺麗な状
態に保持できるという効果を有する。Further, since zeolite is used as the antibacterial material and the zeolite is mixed in the fiber resin layer, there is little risk that the antibacterial material will be dissolved into water more than necessary, so goldfish and tropical fish kept in the aquarium. When the organic matter such as feces of the organism adheres to the aquarium arrangement such as the ornamental ornament without adversely affecting the organism such as the above, it reduces the growth of microorganisms in the organic matter attached to the arrangement. The effect of being able to always keep the disposed object in a beautiful state is obtained.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief description of drawings]

第１図は、本考案の金魚鉢等の水槽用配設物を内設した
状態の水槽の一実施例を示す斜視図である。 １……水槽用配設物（鑑賞用置物）、２……水槽用配設
物、３……繊維樹脂層FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a water tank in which a water tank arrangement such as a fishbowl according to the present invention is installed. 1 ... Arrangement for water tank (figure for viewing), 2 ... Arrangement for water tank, 3 ... Fiber resin layer

Claims (1)

【実用新案登録請求の範囲】[Scope of utility model registration request] 【請求項１】合成樹脂製の金魚鉢等の水槽用配設物にお
いて、該配設物の表面に樹脂繊維層を設け、かつ該樹脂
繊維層に、殺菌作用を有する金属イオンを保持している
ゼオライト系粒子を添加配合したことを特徴とする水槽
用配設物。1. A water tank arrangement such as a fishbowl made of synthetic resin, wherein a resin fiber layer is provided on the surface of the arrangement, and the resin fiber layer holds metal ions having a bactericidal action. An arrangement for a water tank, characterized in that zeolite particles are added and blended.