A three-dimensional sea cucumber farming device

Abstract

This utility model provides a three-dimensional sea cucumber farming device, relating to the field of sea cucumber farming technology. It includes a farming box, multiple sea cucumber cages, and multiple algae cages, arranged alternately within the farming box. Each sea cucumber cage includes a first mesh plate and a second mesh plate, slidably connected within the farming box. The first mesh plate has multiple first farming baskets, and the second mesh plate has a cover plate and multiple second farming baskets. The first and second farming baskets are arranged alternately, with the cover plate close to the top of the topmost first farming basket. This utility model allows for the interleaved cultivation of sea cucumbers and algae within the farming box. During their growth, the algae absorb nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus from the water, avoiding pollution caused by eutrophication. Simultaneously, the algae increase the amount of plankton and microorganisms in the water, increasing the food source for sea cucumbers, reducing feed costs, and improving the environmental friendliness of industrialized sea cucumber farming.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sea cucumber farming technology, and more specifically, to a three-dimensional sea cucumber farming device. Background Technology

[0002] Sea cucumbers are important marine invertebrates that have existed for more than 50 million years. They are mainly distributed in temperate and tropical regions of the world, with the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean having the most species and the largest resources.

[0003] Currently, sea cucumber farming is mainly divided into natural sea area farming and factory farming. Natural sea area farming has several drawbacks: the farming process is greatly affected by natural disasters; the physicochemical factors such as farming temperature cannot be artificially controlled; the labor costs of seafood farming are high; and the yield per unit area is low. Factory farming, under human intervention and control, can avoid natural disasters, regulate farming temperature, and increase yield, making it more suitable for large-scale sea cucumber farming compared to natural sea area farming. However, factory farming of sea cucumbers leads to an increase in the content of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus in the water, resulting in eutrophication and water pollution, making factory farming of sea cucumbers less environmentally friendly.

[0004] Therefore, how to improve the environmental friendliness of industrialized sea cucumber farming is an urgent problem to be solved in this technical field. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a three-dimensional sea cucumber farming device to improve the aforementioned problems. To achieve this purpose, the technical solution adopted by this invention is as follows:

[0006] This application provides a three-dimensional sea cucumber farming device, including:

[0007] The culture box, multiple sea cucumber cages and multiple algae cages are arranged alternately inside the culture box;

[0008] Sea cucumber cages include a first mesh plate and a second mesh plate, which are slidably connected inside the culture box. The first mesh plate is provided with multiple first culture baskets, and the second mesh plate is provided with a cover plate and multiple second culture baskets. The multiple first culture baskets and multiple second culture baskets are arranged alternately, and the cover plate is close to the top of the first culture basket located at the top.

[0009] The top of the culture box has multiple water inlets, and the bottom of the culture box has multiple water outlets. Both the water inlets and outlets are equipped with valves, and both the water inlets and outlets are set up to correspond to the algae cages.

[0010] Preferably, the first and second mesh panels are slidably connected within the breeding box in the following manner:

[0011] The breeding box has a first chute, a second chute and multiple third chutes on both sides. The multiple third chutes are set through the top of the first chute and the second chute. Multiple first pulleys are set on the bottom of both sides of the first mesh plate and multiple second pulleys are set on the bottom of both sides of the second mesh plate. The first pulleys are slidably connected in the first chute and the third chute, and the second pulleys are slidably connected in the second chute and the third chute.

[0012] Preferably, support plates are provided on both sides inside the breeding box, and the support plates are located below the first chute and the second chute. The support plates are used to abut against the bottom ends of the first net plate and the second net plate.

[0013] Preferably, the first mesh panel and the second mesh panel have the same structure. The first mesh panel includes a support frame, a partition net is connected inside the support frame, the first breeding basket is connected to the support frame, and the top of the support frame is connected to a first handle.

[0014] Preferably, the first mesh plate is provided with multiple positioning cylinders, and the second mesh plate is provided with multiple positioning posts, with the positioning posts being set in the positioning cylinders with a clearance fit.

[0015] Preferably, the algae cage includes a storage basin for placing mud and stones, with U-shaped plates integrally provided on both sides of the storage basin, positioning grooves provided on the outer side of the U-shaped plates, positioning strips provided inside the breeding box, the positioning strips being slidably connected to the positioning grooves, multiple connecting posts connecting the two U-shaped plates, mesh sheets being slidably connected between the connecting posts and the U-shaped plates, and a second handle connecting the tops of the two U-shaped plates.

[0016] Preferably, the U-shaped plate is located below the water inlet, and the bottom of the storage basin is provided with a water outlet notch, which is set to correspond to the water outlet.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0018] This invention uses separate cages for sea cucumbers and algae to cultivate sea cucumbers and algae in a mixed culture tank. During their growth, the algae absorb nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus from the water, avoiding pollution caused by eutrophication. At the same time, the algae increase the amount of plankton and microorganisms in the water, increasing the food source for sea cucumbers, reducing feed costs, and improving the environmental friendliness of industrialized sea cucumber farming.

[0019] Other features and advantages of this invention will be set forth in the following description, and will be apparent in part from the description, or may be learned by practicing embodiments of the invention. The objects and other advantages of this invention can be realized and obtained by means of the structures particularly pointed out in the written description, claims, and drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this application;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the sea cucumber cage structure of this application;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the first stencil connection in this application;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the second mesh panel connection in this application;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the breeding box in this application;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the algal cage structure of this application;

[0027] The diagram shows the following components: culture box 1, inlet 11, outlet 12, valve 13, first chute 14, second chute 15, third chute 16, support plate 17, positioning strip 18, sea cucumber cage 2, first mesh plate 21, support frame 211, partition net 212, first handle 213, second mesh plate 22, first culture basket 23, second culture basket 24, cover plate 25, first pulley 26, second pulley 27, positioning cylinder 28, positioning column 29, algae cage 3, storage basin 31, U-shaped plate 32, positioning groove 33, connecting column 34, mesh 35, second handle 36, and water outlet notch 37. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can be arranged and designed in various different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this utility model provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed utility model, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0029] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following figures indicate similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures. Furthermore, in the description of this utility model, terms such as "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0030] like Figures 1-2 As shown, this embodiment provides a three-dimensional sea cucumber farming device, including:

[0031] The culture box 1, multiple sea cucumber cages 2 and multiple algae cages 3 are arranged alternately inside the culture box 1;

[0032] Sea cucumber cage 2 includes a first mesh plate 21 and a second mesh plate 22. The first mesh plate 21 and the second mesh plate 22 are slidably connected in the culture box 1. The first mesh plate 21 is provided with a plurality of first culture baskets 23. The second mesh plate 22 is provided with a cover plate 25 and a plurality of second culture baskets 24. The plurality of first culture baskets 23 and the plurality of second culture baskets 24 are arranged alternately. The cover plate 25 is close to the top of the first culture basket 23 located at the top.

[0033] The top of the breeding box 1 is provided with multiple water inlets 11, and the bottom of the breeding box 1 is provided with multiple water outlets 12. Both the water inlets 11 and the water outlets 12 are equipped with valves 13, and both the water inlets 11 and the water outlets 12 are set to correspond to the algae cages 3.

[0034] Understandably, during the aquaculture process, the first net plate 21 and the second net plate 22 slide and are placed on top of the aquaculture box 1. Then, sea cucumber larvae are placed into multiple first aquaculture baskets 23 and multiple second aquaculture baskets 24. After sliding the first net plate 21 and the second net plate 22 towards the center, the top of the first aquaculture basket 23 approaches the bottom of the second aquaculture basket 24, the top of the second aquaculture basket 24 approaches the bottom of the second aquaculture basket 24, and the cover plate 25 approaches the top of the first aquaculture basket 23 located at the top, thus forming the sea cucumber enclosure 2. Sea cucumber larvae are confined within multiple first culture baskets 23 and multiple second culture baskets 24. Then, the first net plate 21 and the second net plate 22 are slid downwards, and the multiple first culture baskets 23 and multiple second culture baskets 24 sink into the culture box 1 containing seawater. After placing mud, sand and stones in the algae cage 3 and releasing algae seedlings, the algae cage 3 is lowered into the culture box 1. The algae cage 3 is located between two adjacent sea cucumber cages 2. The released algae seedlings include any one of diatom seedlings and wakame seedlings.

[0035] During the aquaculture process, staff will slide the first net plate 21 and the second net plate 22 upwards and then to the sides, placing them on top of the aquaculture tank 1. This allows staff to easily monitor the sea cucumber farming in the multiple first aquaculture baskets 23 and multiple second aquaculture baskets 24. Meanwhile, the algae in the multiple algae cages 3 absorb nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus from the water during their growth, preventing pollution caused by eutrophication. Simultaneously, the algae in the algae cages 3 increase the amount of plankton and microorganisms in the water, increasing the food source for sea cucumbers and reducing feed costs. The separation between the sea cucumber cages 2 and the algae cages 3 prevents sea cucumbers from feeding on the algae. The seawater in the aquaculture tank 1 is then exchanged. At this time, the valves 13 of multiple outlets 12 are opened, and the seawater in the culture tank 1 is evenly discharged into the purification device through the multiple outlets 12. The purification device purifies the seawater in the culture tank 1 and then discharges or recycles it. The way the outlets 12 are set in relation to the algae cages 3 avoids disturbing the sea cucumbers during the drainage process. After the seawater in the culture tank 1 is completely discharged, the valves 13 of multiple outlets 12 are closed, and then the valves 13 of multiple inlets 11 are opened. The conveying device transports the seawater into the culture tank 1 through the multiple inlets 11. The water intake method of multiple inlets 11 can reduce the impact intensity of the water flow during water intake, and the way the inlets 11 are set in relation to the algae cages 3 can avoid the water flow from impacting the sea cucumbers during water intake.

[0036] After the sea cucumber farming is completed, the staff slides the first net plate 21 and the second net plate 22 and sets them on top of the farming box 1. Then, the sea cucumbers are taken out from the multiple first farming baskets 23 and multiple second farming baskets 24 and the multiple first farming baskets 23 and multiple second farming baskets 24 are cleaned for farming again. After the algae in the algae cage 3 matures, the staff takes the algae cage 3 out of the farming box 1 and harvests the algae in the algae cage 3. The harvested algae can be sold to increase secondary economic income, or the algae can be processed into sea cucumber feed to reduce farming costs.

[0037] In this technical solution, sea cucumbers and algae are intermittently cultured in a culture box 1 using sea cucumber cage 2 and algae cage 3. During their growth, the algae absorb nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus from the water, avoiding pollution caused by eutrophication. At the same time, the algae increase the amount of plankton and microorganisms in the water, increasing the food source for sea cucumbers, reducing feed costs, and improving the environmental friendliness of industrialized sea cucumber farming.

[0038] like Figures 3-5 As shown, the first mesh plate 21 and the second mesh plate 22 are slidably connected inside the breeding box 1 in the following manner:

[0039] The breeding box 1 has a first chute 14, a second chute 15 and a plurality of third chute 16 on both sides. The plurality of third chute 16 are arranged through the top of the first chute 14 and the second chute 15. The bottom of the two sides of the first mesh plate 21 is provided with a plurality of first pulleys 26. The bottom of the two sides of the second mesh plate 22 is provided with a plurality of second pulleys 27. The first pulleys 26 are slidably connected in the first chute 14 and the third chute 16, and the second pulleys 27 are slidably connected in the second chute 15 and the third chute 16.

[0040] Understandably, when the sea cucumber cage 2 is removed from the culture box 1, the worker lifts the first mesh plate 21 and the second mesh plate 22 upwards. The first pulley 26 slides along the first chute 14, and the second pulley 27 slides along the second chute 15. After the first pulley 26 and the second pulley 27 at the top come into contact with the third chute 16, the worker then moves the first mesh plate 21 and the second mesh plate 22 to the left or right. Multiple first pulleys 26 and multiple second pulleys 27 slide into multiple third chute 16 respectively. Through the interaction of multiple first pulleys 26 and multiple third chute 16, the process is completed. The three sliding grooves 16 work together to set the first net plate 21 on top inside the culture box 1. Through the cooperation of multiple second pulleys 27 and multiple third sliding grooves 16, the second net plate 22 is set on top inside the culture box 1. Then, through the first net plate 21 and the second net plate 22, multiple first pulleys 26 and multiple second pulleys 27 slide towards the two ends of multiple third sliding grooves 16 respectively, so that multiple first culture baskets 23 and multiple second culture baskets 24 are separated, making it easier for staff to check or collect the sea cucumbers in the first culture baskets 23 and the second culture baskets 24. When the sea cucumber cage 2 is placed into the culture box 1, the first mesh plate 21 and the second mesh plate 22 drive multiple first pulleys 26 and multiple second pulleys 27 to slide along multiple third chutes 16. The top of the first culture basket 23 approaches the bottom of the second culture basket 24, and the top of the second culture basket 24 approaches the bottom of the first culture basket. The cover plate 25 approaches the top of the first culture basket 23 located at the top. After the sea cucumber cage 2 is formed, the multiple first pulleys 26 slide into the first chutes 14 from the multiple third chutes 16, and the multiple second pulleys 27 simultaneously slide into the second chutes 15 from the multiple third chutes 16. After the first pulleys 26 slide along the first chutes 14 and the second pulleys 27 slide along the second chutes 15, the sea cucumber cage 2 sinks into the culture box 1.

[0041] like Figure 5 As shown, support plates 17 are provided on both sides of the breeding box 1. The support plates 17 are located below the first slide 14 and the second slide 15. The support plates 17 are used to abut against the bottom of the first mesh plate 21 and the second mesh plate 22.

[0042] Understandably, after the sea cucumber cage 2 sinks into the breeding box 1, the bottom ends of the first mesh plate 21 and the second mesh plate 22 abut against the support plate 17. The support plate 17 supports the weight of the first mesh plate 21 and the second mesh plate 22, avoiding concentrated force on the single first pulley 26 and the second pulley 27 located below, which would cause damage. This ensures structural stability and extends service life.

[0043] like Figure 3 As shown, the first mesh plate 21 and the second mesh plate 22 have the same structure. The first mesh plate 21 includes a support frame 211, a partition net 212 is connected inside the support frame 211, the first breeding basket 23 is connected to the support frame 211, and the top of the support frame 211 is connected to a first handle 213.

[0044] Understandably, the support frame 211 ensures structural and connection strength, the mesh 212 ensures separation between sea cucumbers and algae, preventing larger debris from the algae cage 3 from entering the first culture basket 23, and the first handle 213 facilitates the lifting or placing of the first mesh plate 21 into the culture box 1.

[0045] like Figures 3-4 As shown, the first mesh plate 21 is provided with multiple positioning cylinders 28, and the second mesh plate 22 is provided with multiple positioning posts 29. The positioning posts 29 are set in the positioning cylinders 28 with clearance fit.

[0046] It is understandable that by connecting multiple positioning cylinders 28 and multiple positioning posts 29, the relative positions of the first mesh plate 21 and the second mesh plate 22 are restricted, so as to avoid damage caused by the multiple first breeding baskets 23 and multiple second breeding baskets 24 abutting against each other during the process of lifting or placing the sea cucumber cage 2 into the breeding box 1.

[0047] like Figures 5-6 As shown, the algae cage 3 includes a storage basin 31 for placing mud and stones. The storage basin 31 has a U-shaped plate 32 integrally provided on both sides. The outer side of the U-shaped plate 32 is provided with a positioning groove 33. The breeding box 1 is provided with a positioning strip 18. The positioning strip 18 is slidably connected to the positioning groove 33. Multiple connecting posts 34 are connected between the two U-shaped plates 32. A mesh 35 is slidably connected between the connecting posts 34 and the U-shaped plates 32. A second handle 36 is connected between the tops of the two U-shaped plates 32.

[0048] Understandably, by placing mud and stones in the storage basin 31, a cultivation environment for algae is created. The algae grow on the mud and stones. After the U-shaped plate 32 is connected to the positioning strip 18 through the positioning groove 33, it restricts the connection position of the storage basin 31 in the cultivation box 1. The U-shaped plate 32, together with the two slidingly connected mesh panels 35, forms a cultivation space for algae. The growth range of the algae is restricted by the cultivation space, preventing the algae from getting tangled on the sea cucumber cage 2 after growth. Multiple connecting columns 34 are connected between the two U-shaped plates 32 to strengthen the overall structural strength. The multiple connecting columns 34 and the U-shaped plate 32 work together to restrict the movement of the mesh panels 35. The second handle 36 makes it easy for staff to lift or put the storage basin 31 into the cultivation box 1. After the algae have matured, the storage basin 31 is lifted out of the cultivation box 1 through the second handle 36. Then the two mesh panels 35 are removed, and the matured algae are harvested. The mud and stones in the storage basin 31 are recycled.

[0049] like Figure 6 As shown, the U-shaped plate 32 is located below the water inlet 11, and the bottom of the storage basin 31 is provided with a water outlet notch 37, which is set to correspond to the water outlet 12.

[0050] It is understandable that by placing the U-shaped plate 32 below the water inlet 11, the water entering through the water inlet 11 can easily enter the algae cage 3, thus avoiding blockage of the water inlet 11; and by using the water outlet 37 at the bottom of the storage basin 31, the seawater in the aquaculture tank 1 can easily flow out, thus avoiding blockage of the water outlet 12.

[0051] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0052] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A three-dimensional sea cucumber farming device, characterized in that, include: The culture box, multiple sea cucumber cages and multiple algae cages are arranged alternately inside the culture box; Sea cucumber cages include a first mesh plate and a second mesh plate, which are slidably connected inside the culture box. The first mesh plate is provided with multiple first culture baskets, and the second mesh plate is provided with a cover plate and multiple second culture baskets. The multiple first culture baskets and multiple second culture baskets are arranged alternately, and the cover plate is close to the top of the first culture basket located at the top. The top of the culture box has multiple water inlets, and the bottom of the culture box has multiple water outlets. Both the water inlets and outlets are equipped with valves, and both the water inlets and outlets are set up to correspond to the algae cages.

2. The three-dimensional sea cucumber farming device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first and second mesh panels are slidably connected inside the breeding box as follows: The breeding box has a first chute, a second chute and multiple third chutes on both sides. The multiple third chutes are set through the top of the first chute and the second chute. Multiple first pulleys are set on the bottom of both sides of the first mesh plate and multiple second pulleys are set on the bottom of both sides of the second mesh plate. The first pulleys are slidably connected in the first chute and the third chute, and the second pulleys are slidably connected in the second chute and the third chute.

3. The three-dimensional sea cucumber farming device according to claim 2, characterized in that, Support plates are provided on both sides inside the breeding box. The support plates are located below the first and second sliding grooves and are used to abut against the bottom of the first and second mesh plates.

4. The three-dimensional sea cucumber farming device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first mesh panel and the second mesh panel have the same structure. The first mesh panel includes a support frame, a partition net is connected inside the support frame, the first breeding basket is connected to the support frame, and the top of the support frame is connected to the first handle.

5. The three-dimensional sea cucumber farming device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first mesh plate has multiple positioning cylinders, and the second mesh plate has multiple positioning posts, which are set in the positioning cylinders with a clearance fit.

6. The three-dimensional sea cucumber farming device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The algae cage includes a storage basin for placing mud and stones. The storage basin has U-shaped plates integrated on both sides. The outer side of the U-shaped plates has positioning grooves. The breeding box has positioning strips that are slidably connected to the positioning grooves. Multiple connecting posts are connected between the two U-shaped plates. Mesh sheets are slidably connected between the connecting posts and the U-shaped plates. A second handle is connected between the tops of the two U-shaped plates.

7. The three-dimensional sea cucumber farming device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The U-shaped plate is located below the water inlet, and the bottom of the storage basin has a water outlet notch, which is set to correspond to the water outlet.

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