JPH1054061A - Water tank type fence - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To store rainwater and utilize it effectively without mounting the place of installation by using a water storage tank having an overflow section and an intake section and having an introducing port section for taking in rainwater from a rain gutter as a fence. SOLUTION: Supports 6 are disposed in upright to a foundation 5, and a water storage tank 1 is fixed onto the supports 6. Rainwater is transmitted on a rain gutter, and introduced into the water storage tank 1 from an introducing port section 2. An overflowing section 4 formed to the upper section of the water storage tank 1 extracts air in the water storage tank 1 while discharging rainwater overflowing the height of the overflow section 4 to the outside of the water storage tank 1. Water collected in the water storage tank 1 is extracted by turning on a faucet for an intake section 3 installed to a lower section, and used for application such as the watering of a garden, fire water, car washing, etc. Since the water storage tank 1 functions as a fence as a boundary between the house and a neighboring house in combination, the place of installation need not be searched, and the garden is not narrowed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the effective use of rainwater, and more particularly to a water tank type fence that can store rainwater from a rain gutter and can be used as a fence for defining a boundary of a site.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, rain that falls on a private residence, if it falls on a garden, penetrates directly into the ground, and what falls on a roof is collected in a rain gutter, drained from a drain, collects rainwater. It was rarely done.

[0003] However, recent population concentration in cities has made the problem of water shortage chronic, and in the summer, the topic of saving water due to water shortage has become a hot topic in society. Although many dams have been constructed in Japan, compared to dams in other countries,
The water storage capacity of each dam is very small. Therefore, even if all of the buildings currently planned for construction are completed, it is not possible to expect a significant increase in water storage. Therefore, the problem of water shortage is a problem that will greatly affect future urban life.

[0004] On the other hand, there is known a type of storing rainwater falling on a roof in a water storage tank such as a plastic tank for each household. The water thus stored is used for watering garden trees, washing a car, and the like. Efforts were also made to eliminate water shortages.

[0005]

However, when such a water storage tank is used, the water storage tank is arranged on the ground, that is, on the garden. However, according to recent housing circumstances, it is like a cat's forehead. Because it is a garden, placing such a water tank will make the narrow garden even smaller, and the water tank under the feet will be very disturbing. Further, in the above-mentioned water storage tank, when it is desired to store a large amount of rainwater, the water storage tank itself has to be enlarged, but if it is large, the above disadvantage is further promoted. For this reason, conventional water storage tanks could not be adopted by many homes.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above facts, and is capable of constantly storing rainwater that is discarded in sewage or is infiltrated into the ground and is not used. The purpose is to provide a water tank that does not interfere.

[0007]

In order to achieve the above object, a water tank type fence of the present invention comprises a water storage tank serving as a fence and an inlet formed in the water storage tank for taking in rainwater from a rain gutter. And an overflow portion provided at an upper portion of the water storage tank, and a water intake portion attached to the water storage tank.

Alternatively, a plurality of water storage tanks arranged in a row, a joint connecting lower ends of adjacent water storage tanks, and at least one of the plurality of water storage tanks for taking in rainwater from a rain gutter. A plurality of water storage tanks, an overflow portion provided above at least one of the plurality of water storage tanks, and a water intake port attached to at least one of the plurality of water storage tanks.

[0009]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the water tank type fence of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1A and 1B show an embodiment of the present invention, wherein FIG. 1A is a perspective view and FIG. 1B is a front view. As shown in these figures, a water storage tank 1 serving as a fence has an inlet 2 at an upper right portion, a faucet is attached as a water intake 3 at the center of the front surface, and an overflow portion at an upper left corner of the front surface. 4 are provided.

The water storage tank 1 has a thin rectangular parallelepiped shape and can be formed by, for example, blow molding of plastic. In addition, this doubles as a fence, and is installed at the border with the neighbor. This water storage tank 1 may be installed directly on the ground, but if a foundation 5 such as concrete or block is made and installed on it, it will be stable and resistant to corrosion and damage. The height of the water storage tank 1 is 50 to 1.
Although it is about 00 cm, it is desirable that a column 6 be erected on the foundation 5 and fixed to the column 6 for the purpose of enhancing the function as a fence, preventing a fall due to an earthquake or the like. Further, if the outside of the water storage tank 1 is covered with aluminum or an iron plate, damage to children caused by mischief or the like is increased.

The inlet 2 receives rainwater falling on the roof, and the rainwater is transmitted through a rain gutter (not shown) and enters the water storage tank 1 through the inlet 2. In the illustrated embodiment, the inlet 2 is in the form of an L-shaped pipe made of rubber or plastic, but may have any configuration as long as it can receive water from a rain gutter. A hole may be provided in the upper part of the tank to receive rainwater directly from the rain gutter.

The water intake 3 is provided below the water storage tank 1 and has a faucet. By turning the faucet, water in the water storage tank 1 can be taken out. The water taken from the water intake 3 can be used for spraying on trees in the garden, for washing the car, or as fire protection water.

The overflow section 4 removes air from the water storage tank and discharges water that cannot enter the water storage tank 1. Rain water that has entered the water storage tank 1 through the inlet port 2 is subjected to the overflow. When the height of the part 4 is exceeded, rainwater in the water storage tank is discharged to the outside of the water storage tank. The overflow portion 4 may be formed by simply making a hole in the water storage tank 1, but since the dust easily enters the water storage tank through this hole, in this embodiment, the plastic L-shaped pipe is turned downward. Attached.

When it rains, rainwater that has fallen on the roof (not shown) travels down the rain gutter and is stored in the water storage tank 1 via the inlet 2. The stored water can be easily taken out by twisting the faucet of the water intake section 3, and can be used for various purposes such as garden watering, fire prevention, car washing, and watering of garden trees. By using rainwater in this way, the tap water can be saved for that amount. In addition, water storage tank 1
Because it also functions as a fence that serves as a boundary between neighbors, there is no need to search for a new installation location and the garden does not become narrow.

FIGS. 2A and 2B show another embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, a plurality of water storage tanks 1a, 1b, 1c are arranged in a row and arranged on a foundation 5,
The lower ends of adjacent water storage tanks are connected by a joint 7. This joint 7 is provided in each of the water storage tanks 1a, 1b, 1c.
It is desirable to provide the water tank as close to the bottom as possible.

When there are a plurality of water storage tanks as in this embodiment, the inlet 2, water intake 3, and overflow 4 may be provided in any one of the water storage tanks. However, small holes 8 for venting air must be formed in the water storage tanks 1b and 1c without the overflow section 4. If the small holes 8 are not provided, the air in the water storage tanks 1b and 1c hinders the entry of water into these tanks.

Although illustration is omitted, the foundation 5 has a structure shown in FIG.
The same strut as that of the embodiment is erected, and supports the water storage tanks 1a, 1b, 1c to enhance the function as a fence.

FIG. 3A is a diagram showing a detailed structure of a specific example of the inlet 2. In this example, a hole is formed in the upper surface of the water storage tank 1, and a pipe 2a with a flange is fixed in a watertight state with an adhesive or the like. A hose 9 from a rain gutter is connected to the pipe 2a.

FIG. 3B is a diagram showing a detailed configuration of the joint 7. Pipes 7a and 7b with flanges are adhesively fixed to the water storage tanks 1a and 1b, and these are connected by a telescopic connecting pipe 7c such as a rubber hose.

FIG. 4 shows a case where a plurality of water storage tanks are in close contact with each other. The joint 7 overlaps the holes in the side walls of the water storage tanks on both sides, and inserts a pipe 7d with a flange from one side,
The flange 7e is fixed from the other side by screwing or the like, and is subjected to waterproof treatment. Here, the inlet 2 has no pipe, only a hole, and the hose 9 from the rain gutter directly enters the inlet.

In each of the above figures, the shape of the water storage tank is a thin rectangular parallelepiped. However, the shape of the water storage tank is not limited to this shape. Can be. However, as in the illustrated embodiment, if the thin rectangular parallelepiped shape is used, the installation area can be reduced.

Regarding the amount of water storage, if the size of the water storage tank is 1 m in length, 1.5 m in width, and 20 cm in thickness, the calculated volume is 300 liters. By circulating such a water storage tank around the site, a large amount of rainwater can be stored, and the water storage tank does not become an obstacle.

[0023]

According to the present invention as described above,
Although rainwater can be used effectively to save tap water and be used as fire protection water, it is not necessary to specifically locate a storage tank, and the garden is not obstructed by narrowing the garden. In addition, a large amount of water can be secured by providing a joint between each of the water storage tanks serving as a plurality of fences and connecting the water storage tanks.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a view showing an embodiment of a water tank type fence of the present invention,
(A) is a perspective view, (b) is a front view.

FIG. 2 is a view showing another embodiment of the water tank type fence of the present invention, wherein (a) is a perspective view and (b) is a front view.

FIG. 3A is a cross-sectional view showing details of an inlet, and FIG.
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing details of a joint.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view showing another embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Water storage tank 2 Inlet 3 Intake 4 Overflow 7 Joint

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A water storage tank serving as a fence, an introduction port formed in the water storage tank for taking in rainwater from a rain gutter, an overflow portion provided on an upper part of the water storage tank, and a water storage tank. An aquarium-type fence having an attached water intake. 2. A plurality of water storage tanks arranged in a row,
A joint connecting the lower ends of adjacent water storage tanks,
An inlet formed in at least one of the plurality of water storage tanks for taking in rainwater from the rain gutter; an overflow portion provided on at least one of the plurality of water storage tanks; and at least one of the plurality of water storage tanks. A water tank type fence, comprising: