A multi-functional offshore aquaculture platform

Abstract

This invention proposes a multifunctional marine aquaculture platform, belonging to the field of aquaculture technology. It solves problems such as the single function, low economic efficiency, and untimely repair of damaged netting on marine aquaculture platforms. It includes a central building, a net cage aquaculture system, and a base. The base is located on the seabed, and both the central building and the net cage aquaculture system are mounted on the base. Multiple net cage aquaculture systems are arranged circumferentially around the central building. A fish transfer channel is located below the central building, connecting the multiple net cage aquaculture systems. Each net cage aquaculture system includes a net cage frame and netting. A netting mounting mechanism is installed on the net cage frame, and the netting is placed inside the net cage frame. The netting is vertically braided with netting ropes, one end of which is connected to the netting mounting mechanism, and the other end is connected to the bottom of the netting. It is mainly used for marine aquaculture.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of aquaculture technology, and in particular relates to a multifunctional marine aquaculture platform. Background Technology

[0002] Current marine cage aquaculture continues the traditional enclosed farming method, with each cage being a single unit, a semi-enclosed aquaculture system. The farming areas are not interconnected, and the ability to repair damaged nets is poor. If not dealt with promptly, fish can escape, causing economic losses. Existing ground-mounted cages require a certain degree of seabed flatness and have specific requirements for installation terrain and water depth, resulting in poor site adaptability. Most aquaculture platforms have a simple structure, with only one harvest of fish fry per batch, a long profit cycle, and periods of low profitability, leading to low overall economic benefits and poor value-added capacity. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In order to solve the problems in the prior art, this invention proposes a multifunctional marine aquaculture platform.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a multifunctional marine aquaculture platform, comprising a central building, a cage aquaculture system, and a base. The base is located on the seabed, and both the central building and the cage aquaculture system are mounted on the base. Multiple cage aquaculture systems are arranged circumferentially around the central building. A fish transfer channel is located below the central building, and the multiple cage aquaculture systems are connected via the fish transfer channel. Each cage aquaculture system includes a cage frame and a net. A deck is provided on the upper part of the cage frame, and a net mounting mechanism is provided on the cage frame. The net is located inside the cage frame, and the net is vertically braided with net reinforcing ropes. One end of each net reinforcing rope is connected to the net mounting mechanism, and the other end is connected to the bottom of the net. A gate track is provided on the cage frame, and a lifting gate is provided at the fish transfer channel. The lifting gate is connected to the gate track, and a fish-driving net plate is movably connected within the fish transfer channel.

[0005] Furthermore, the fish transfer channel includes strip channels and ring channels. The number of strip channels is the same as the number of net cage aquaculture systems. One end of each strip channel is connected to a corresponding net cage aquaculture system, and the other end is connected to the ring channel.

[0006] Furthermore, the strip-shaped channel is equipped with a fish-repelling net plate, and a pulley is provided on the upper part of the fish-repelling net plate. The pulley is connected to a motor, and a straight track is provided at the top of the strip-shaped channel. The pulley is connected to the straight track.

[0007] Furthermore, the annular channel is equipped with an annular channel fish-repelling net plate, and a supporting pulley is provided at the lower part of the annular channel fish-repelling net plate. The supporting pulley is connected to the motor, and a circular track is provided at the bottom of the annular channel. The supporting pulley is connected to the circular track.

[0008] Furthermore, a sliding gate is provided at the connection between the strip channel and the annular channel.

[0009] Furthermore, steel cables are installed on both sides of the middle section of the strip-shaped channel fish repelling net, and the raising and lowering of the strip-shaped channel fish repelling net is controlled by tightening and loosening the steel cables.

[0010] Furthermore, the base is a reinforced concrete base and / or a steel frame base.

[0011] Furthermore, the number of cage aquaculture systems is four, and the cage frame is a hexagonal prism structure.

[0012] Furthermore, the cage aquaculture system is equipped with supporting aquaculture devices, including feeding equipment, underwater monitoring equipment, net washing equipment, dead fish catching equipment, underwater robots, lighting equipment and / or sound equipment.

[0013] Furthermore, the central complex includes an above-water section and an underwater section. The above-water section is equipped with aquaculture cage management room, a hotel, and / or indoor leisure and entertainment facilities. The underwater section is equipped with an underwater hotel, an underwater observation deck, and / or an aquaculture monitoring system. The underwater section is equipped with a double-layered tempered glass curtain wall. A marine park is set up around the central complex. The central complex and the cage frame are equipped with berthing points, wind turbines, cranes, helipads, control rooms, storage rooms, water treatment equipment, and / or solar power panels.

[0014] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this invention are: This invention provides a multifunctional marine aquaculture platform, solving problems such as the single function of marine aquaculture platforms, low economic efficiency, and untimely repair of damaged nets. It includes a central complex, a marine park, a net cage aquaculture system, production support modules, and a base. The central complex is divided into above-water and underwater sections; the marine park surrounds the central complex, providing recreational facilities; the main body of the aquaculture net cage is a hexagonal prism steel frame, on which decks and suspended, retractable nets are installed; the production support modules include facilities with different functions, which can be installed according to needs; the entire platform sits on a base on the seabed. Underwater robots or seine nets of different mesh sizes are used, along with methods such as lighting, sound, water flow, and food, to guide or drive fish schools, allowing them to be transferred to other net cages through a fish transfer channel in the central area. This enables timely repair of damaged net cages and the separate cultivation and harvesting of fish of different sizes in different net cages. This aquaculture platform integrates multiple functions such as aquaculture production, leisure and entertainment, and water quality and meteorological monitoring. It can operate and generate profits in the long term, has a high space utilization rate, a safe and reliable structure, low requirements for the geographical conditions of the construction area, diverse functions, and high comprehensive economic benefits. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a multifunctional offshore aquaculture platform according to the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a head-up view of the multifunctional marine aquaculture platform described in this invention.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a top view schematic diagram of a multifunctional offshore aquaculture platform according to the present invention;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the mesh arrangement described in this invention;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the working process of the fish-repelling net plate described in this invention;

[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the fish transfer process described in this invention. Figure 1 ;

[0021] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the fish transfer process described in this invention. Figure 2 ;

[0022] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the fish transfer process described in this invention. Figure 3 .

[0023] 1-Central Complex Building, 2-Net Cage Frame, 3-Net Cloth, 4-Wind Generator, 5-Crane, 6-Helipad, 7-Control Room, 8-Underwater Viewing Platform, 9-Reinforced Concrete Base, 10-Steel Frame Base, 11-Marine Park, 12-Transport Ship, 13-Strip Channel, 14-Circular Channel, 15-Net Cloth Reinforcing Rope, 16-Lifting Gate, 17-Gate Track, 18-Sliding Gate, 19-Strip Channel Fish Repellent Net, 20-Pulley, 21-Straight Track, 22-Steel Cable, 23-Circular Channel Fish Repellent Net, 24-Circular Track. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0025] See Figure 1 This embodiment describes a multifunctional offshore aquaculture platform, comprising a central building 1, a net cage aquaculture system, and a base. The base is located on the seabed, and both the central building 1 and the net cage aquaculture system are mounted on the base. Multiple net cage aquaculture systems are arranged circumferentially around the central building 1. A fish transfer channel is located beneath the central building 1, and the multiple net cage aquaculture systems are connected via the fish transfer channel. Each net cage aquaculture system includes a net cage frame 2 and a net 3. A deck is provided on the upper part of the cage frame 2. A net hanging mechanism is provided on the cage frame 2. The net 3 is placed inside the cage frame 2. The net 3 is vertically woven with net reinforcing ropes 15. One end of the net reinforcing ropes 15 is connected to the net hanging mechanism, and the other end is connected to the bottom of the net 3. A gate track 17 is provided on the cage frame 2. A lifting gate 16 is provided at the fish transfer channel. The lifting gate 16 is connected to the gate track 17. A fish-driving net plate is movably connected inside the fish transfer channel.

[0026] The fish transfer channel includes strip channels 13 and annular channels 14. The number of strip channels 13 is the same as the number of net cage aquaculture systems. One end of each strip channel 13 is connected to a corresponding net cage aquaculture system, and the other end is connected to the annular channel 14. A strip channel fish-driving net plate 19 is installed inside each strip channel 13. A pulley 20 is installed on the upper part of the strip channel fish-driving net plate 19, and the pulley 20 is connected to a motor. A straight track 21 is installed at the top of each strip channel 13, and the pulley 20 is connected to the straight track 21. An annular channel fish-driving net plate 23 is installed inside each annular channel 14. A supporting pulley is installed at the lower part of the annular channel fish-driving net plate 23. The pulley is connected to the motor. A circular track 24 is provided at the bottom of the annular channel 14. The supporting pulley is connected to the circular track 24. A push-pull gate 18 is provided at the connection between the strip channel 13 and the annular channel 14. Steel cables 22 are provided on both sides of the middle of the strip channel fish-driving net plate 19. The raising and lowering of the strip channel fish-driving net plate 19 is controlled by tightening and loosening the steel cables 22. There are four net cage aquaculture systems. The net cage frame 2 is a hexagonal prism structure. The net cage aquaculture system is equipped with supporting aquaculture devices, including feeding equipment, underwater monitoring equipment, net washing equipment, dead fish catching equipment, underwater robot, lighting equipment and / or sound equipment.

[0027] Reference Figure 3-4The net cage aquaculture system consists of four net cage frames 2, constructed from high-strength cylindrical steel welded into a hexagonal prism shape, with a welded deck on top for personnel movement. Each net cage frame 2 has a net hanging mechanism that can raise or lower the net 3 according to water depth, controlling the fish's movement range and harvesting mature fish. The net consists of two parts: one is a liftable net 3 suspended on the net cage frame, primarily made of high-strength materials such as polyethylene or nylon. Vertically woven net reinforcing ropes 15 connect one end to the upper net hanging mechanism of the net cage and the other end to the bottom of the net 3. Raising and lowering the net 3 is achieved by raising and lowering the reinforcing ropes 15, thus enclosing the main aquaculture water body. The other part is a liftable gate 16 corresponding to the opening of the fish transfer channel. This gate is constructed by fixing the net to the gate frame on all four sides and suspending it from the net cage frame 2 via hooks and ropes. The gate frame is made of stainless steel, and the net is primarily made of high-strength materials such as polyethylene, metal wire, or nylon. The cage frame 2 has a gate track 17 that restricts the direction of gate movement, allowing the lifting gate 16 to slide smoothly up and down. The supporting aquaculture equipment includes feeding, underwater monitoring, net washing, and dead fish removal devices. Underwater robots or nets of different mesh sizes are used, along with methods such as lighting, sound, water flow, and food, to guide or drive the fish, encouraging movement, reducing disease rates, and improving fish quality. The fish transfer channel is located below the central building, connecting four cage aquaculture systems. If the netting of one cage is damaged, the fish can be transferred to other cages through the transfer channel. The channel entrance has a lifting gate 16 that can move up and down. Sliding fish-driving nets are installed inside the transfer channel to drive the fish within the channel and control their transfer to other cages, enabling timely repair of damaged cages and the separate cultivation and harvesting of fish of different sizes in different cages.

[0028] Reference Figure 3-8 This describes the process of transferring fish from one net cage space to another. The fish transfer channel consists of four strip channels 13 and one ring channel 14. One end of the strip channels 13 is connected to the aquaculture net cage, and the other end is connected to the ring channel 14. Each strip channel is equipped with a strip channel fish-driving net plate 19. The overall size of the strip channel fish-driving net plate 19 is slightly smaller than the cross-section of the strip channel 13, and it is made by fixing the netting to a steel frame. The upper part of the strip channel fish-driving net plate 19 is equipped with a motor and pulleys 20, and the top of the channel is equipped with a straight track 21, in which the pulleys 20 can move. The middle position of the net plate and points a and b on the upper part of the net plate are connected by steel cables 22. The two steel cables 22 can be tightened and loosened to control the raising and lowering of the net plate. The motor drives the pulleys 20 to move between points A and C in the strip channel.

[0029] The working steps of the strip channel fish-driving net plate 19 are as follows:

[0030] Step S1: After the strip channel fish-driving net panel 19 is lowered, it can be raised to both sides a and b. When the steel cable 22 at end b is loosened and the steel cable 22 at end a is tightened, the net panel rotates and rises towards side a; when the steel cable 22 at end a is loosened and the steel cable 22 at end b is tightened, the net panel can rotate and rise towards side b.

[0031] Step S2: After the strip channel fish-driving net plate 19 is raised, loosen one end of the steel cable 22, tighten the other end of the steel cable 22, rotate and lower the net plate, then maintain the length of the two steel cables 22, start the motor, and the motor drives the pulley 20 to move back and forth along the straight track 21, as shown. Figure 5 .

[0032] The annular channel is equipped with a fish-repelling net 23, similar to the strip channel fish-repelling net 19. The lower part of this net is equipped with supporting pulleys, ensuring it remains upright and moves in a circular motion along the circular track 24 at the bottom of the channel. A sliding gate 18 is located at the junction of the strip channel 13 and the annular channel 14, switching between points D and E to block fish. Figure 6 As shown.

[0033] When the fish are transferred from cage ① to cage ③, the following steps are taken:

[0034] Step S1: Adjust the height of the bottom of the netting in cage ① to the entrance of the strip channel. Raise the corresponding gates for cages ① and ③, while keeping the corresponding gates for cages ② and ④ closed. Raise the net panels inside strip channels ① and ③. Move the net panel inside strip channel ② to point B2, move the net panel inside strip channel ④ to point B4, and move the net panel in the circular channel to point E1. Push the net panel at point D3 to point E3, thus constructing a fish transfer channel from cage ① to cage ③. Figure 7 .

[0035] Step S2: Use underwater robots or seine nets of different mesh sizes, along with methods such as lights, sounds, water flow, and food, to guide or drive the fish into the channel.

[0036] Step S3: After herding the fish from cage ① into the channel, lower the corresponding gate for cage ①. Lower the net panel at point A1 in the first strip channel, and move the net panel along the straight track from point A1 to point B1. Move the net panel in the circular channel counter-clockwise along the track from point E1 to point F3. Lower the net panel at point C3 in the third strip channel, and move the net panel along the straight track from point C3 to point A3. Lower the gate for cage ③. At this point, all the fish have been transferred from cage ① to cage ③.

[0037] The base is a reinforced concrete base 9 and / or a steel frame base 10. The base has two structural types: reinforced concrete base 9 and steel frame base 10, or it can be manufactured by combining the two types. It can be constructed according to local geographical conditions to determine the height and structural type, so that the platform can be adapted to installation and operation in most shallow and medium water geographical conditions.

[0038] The central complex 1 includes a surface section and an underwater section. The surface section is equipped with facilities such as aquaculture cage management rooms, a hotel, and / or indoor leisure and entertainment facilities.

[0039] The underwater section is equipped with an underwater hotel, an underwater viewing platform 8, and / or an aquaculture monitoring system. A double-layered tempered glass curtain wall allows visitors to directly view the underwater world, while aquaculture managers can monitor fish growth and activity. A marine park 11 is located around the central building 1, featuring a bathing area, diving pool, fishing spots, and other recreational facilities. The central building 1 and the cage frame 2 are equipped with berthing points, wind turbines 4, cranes 5, a helipad 6, a control room 7, storage rooms, water treatment equipment, and / or solar panels. The helipad 6 can be located on the roof of the central building 1. The berthing points provide docking stations for transport ships 12 and yachts for transporting personnel and supplies. The wind turbines 4, cranes 5, control room 7, storage rooms, water treatment equipment, and solar panels provide the platform with production support including supplies, electricity, and hydrological and meteorological information.

[0040] In summary, the aquaculture platform described in this invention utilizes multiple methods to drive fish schools, enabling them to move between different net cages. This allows for timely repair of damaged net cages and the separate cultivation and harvesting of fish of different sizes in different net cages. The platform combines multiple functions, including aquaculture production, leisure and entertainment, and water quality and meteorological monitoring. It can operate profitably in the long term, has high space utilization, a safe and reliable structure, low requirements for geographical conditions in the construction area, diverse functions, and high overall economic benefits.

[0041] The above provides a detailed description of a multifunctional marine aquaculture platform provided by the present invention. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present invention. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of the present invention. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the ideas of the present invention. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

Claims

1. A multifunctional offshore aquaculture platform, characterized in that: It includes a central building (1), a cage aquaculture system, and a base. The base is located on the seabed. Both the central building (1) and the cage aquaculture system are located on the base. There are multiple cage aquaculture systems arranged circumferentially around the central building (1). A fish transfer channel is provided below the central building (1). The multiple cage aquaculture systems are connected to each other through the fish transfer channel. The cage aquaculture system includes a cage frame (2) and a net (3). A deck is provided on the upper part of the cage frame (2). A net hanging mechanism is provided on the box frame (2). The net (3) is set inside the box frame (2). The net (3) is vertically braided with net reinforcing ropes (15). One end of the net reinforcing ropes (15) is connected to the net hanging mechanism, and the other end is connected to the bottom of the net (3). A gate track (17) is provided on the box frame (2). A lifting gate (16) is provided at the fish transfer channel. The lifting gate (16) is connected to the gate track (17). A fish-driving net plate is movably connected inside the fish transfer channel.

2. The multifunctional offshore aquaculture platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fish transfer channel includes a strip channel (13) and a ring channel (14). The number of strip channels (13) is the same as the number of net cage aquaculture systems. One end of each strip channel (13) is connected to the corresponding net cage aquaculture system, and the other end is connected to the ring channel (14).

3. The multifunctional offshore aquaculture platform according to claim 2, characterized in that: The strip channel (13) is equipped with a strip channel fish repelling net plate (19), and a pulley (20) is provided on the upper part of the strip channel fish repelling net plate (19). The pulley (20) is connected to a motor. A straight track (21) is provided on the top of the strip channel (13), and the pulley (20) is connected to the straight track (21).

4. A multifunctional offshore aquaculture platform according to claim 2, characterized in that: The annular channel (14) is provided with an annular channel fish repelling net plate (23). The lower part of the annular channel fish repelling net plate (23) is provided with a supporting pulley. The supporting pulley is connected to a motor. The bottom of the annular channel (14) is provided with a circular track (24). The supporting pulley is connected to the circular track (24).

5. A multifunctional offshore aquaculture platform according to claim 2, characterized in that: A sliding gate (18) is provided at the connection between the strip channel (13) and the ring channel (14).

6. A multifunctional offshore aquaculture platform according to claim 3, characterized in that: The strip-shaped channel fish repelling net plate (19) is equipped with steel cables (22) on both sides of the middle section. The raising and lowering of the strip-shaped channel fish repelling net plate (19) is controlled by tightening and loosening the steel cables (22).

7. A multifunctional offshore aquaculture platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base is a reinforced concrete base (9) and / or a steel frame base (10).

8. A multifunctional offshore aquaculture platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of cage aquaculture systems is four, and the cage frame (2) is a hexagonal prism structure.

9. A multifunctional offshore aquaculture platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cage aquaculture system is equipped with supporting aquaculture devices, including feeding equipment, underwater monitoring equipment, net washing equipment, dead fish catching equipment, underwater robots, lighting equipment and / or sound equipment.

10. A multifunctional offshore aquaculture platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The central complex (1) includes an above-water section and an underwater section. The above-water section is equipped with a management room for aquaculture cages, a hotel and / or indoor leisure and entertainment facilities. The underwater section is equipped with an underwater hotel, an underwater viewing platform (8) and / or an aquaculture monitoring system. The underwater section is equipped with a double-layered tempered glass curtain wall. A marine park (11) is set up around the central complex (1). The central complex (1) and the cage frame (2) are equipped with a berthing point, a wind turbine (4), a crane (5), a helipad (6), a control room (7), a storage room, water treatment equipment and / or solar power panels.

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