Aquatic animal capture and collection system and implementation method thereof

Abstract

The application discloses an aquatic animal capturing and collecting system and an implementation method thereof, and the capturing and collecting device is started by a controller, the capturing and collecting device is connected in communication with a cruise control device, cruise movement of the capturing and collecting device is monitored by the cruise control device, and a cruise route is automatically planned for the capturing and collecting device, so that the capturing and collecting device can automatically cruise in a water body. When capturing and collecting is performed, a central processing unit is used to identify aquatic animals to be treated, a centrifugal pump in a suction component is used to generate a pressure difference to suck the aquatic animals to be treated into the capturing and collecting device, a squeezing component is used to squeeze the aquatic animals, and a collecting component is used to collect carcasses of the aquatic animals, so that the aquatic animals to be treated can be efficiently and pertinently captured and collected in an automatic cruise mode, and flooding of the aquatic animals is prevented. The application can be widely applied to the technical field of environmental protection.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of environmental protection, in particular to an aquatic animal capture and collection system and an implementation method thereof. Background Art

[0002] Due to climate change, ecological changes and other reasons, aquatic animal outbreaks of varying degrees frequently occur in various sea areas, causing great harm to the ecological balance of the ocean. Therefore, when aquatic animal outbreaks are serious, it is necessary to capture and collect them to clean up the excess aquatic animals.

[0003] The most commonly used aquatic animal catching methods currently include traditional manual fishing, optical killing systems, and ultrasonic killing systems, but they all have obvious defects when catching aquatic animals: the traditional manual fishing method uses manual trawling for fishing, and the indiscriminate fishing method is prone to accidentally injuring other aquatic animals, causing unnecessary losses; the optical killing system adopts a vertex fixed device method, which limits its working range and cannot cope with multi-point aquatic animal disasters. If more devices are installed, the cost of disaster prevention and control will be greatly increased; the ultrasonic killing system will affect other marine life within the killing range due to the wide spread of ultrasonic waves and the characteristics of the ultrasonic waves themselves, causing them to become abnormal. Long-term ultrasonic waves will also kill various fish in the sea area, which has a certain harmful effect on the ecological environment. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, an embodiment of the present invention provides an efficient and targeted aquatic animal capture and collection system and an implementation method thereof.

[0005] An embodiment of the present invention provides an aquatic animal capture and collection system, comprising: a capture and collection device; a cruise control device, wherein the cruise control device is used to monitor the cruise movement of the capture and collection device, and the cruise control device is also used to set a cruise route for the capture and collection device; wherein the capture and collection device comprises: a suction component, used to suck water and aquatic animals in the water into the interior of the capture and collection device; wherein the suction component is composed of a centrifugal pump; an extrusion component, used to extrude aquatic animals; wherein the extrusion component is composed of two pairs of rollers designed with linear stripes and two pairs of rolling bearings rotating in opposite directions; a collection component, used to collect the processed aquatic animals; wherein the collection component is composed of a filter and a storage box; a central processing unit, used to collect inspection information, identify aquatic animals and control the cruise movement of the capture and collection device; wherein the central processing unit includes a controller and an operator.

[0006] Optionally, the capture and collection device further includes: a shell, the shell including a water inlet and a drain, the shell being used to determine the flow direction of the water body to be treated; and a camera, the camera being used to obtain an image of the water body environment.

[0007] Optionally, the capture and collection device further comprises: a power supply, which is used to supply power to the aquatic animal capture and collection device.

[0008] Optionally, the capture and collection device further comprises: a driving device, configured to drive the capture and collection device to move along the automatic cruise route set by the cruise control device.

[0009] Optionally, the capture and collection device further includes: a positioning system, and the positioning system is used to track the position of the capture and collection device.

[0010] An embodiment of the present invention also provides an implementation method based on the above-mentioned aquatic animal capture and collection system, including: starting the capture and collection device through a controller, configuring the capture and collection device to communicate with the cruise control device; monitoring the cruising movement of the capture and collection device through the cruise control device and planning an automatic cruising route for the capture and collection device; identifying the aquatic animals to be processed and determining the treatment method for the aquatic animals through the capture and collection device; generating a pressure difference through a centrifugal pump in a suction component to suck the aquatic animals to be processed into the capture and collection device; squeezing the aquatic animals through an extrusion component to obtain the carcasses of the aquatic animals; and collecting the carcasses of the aquatic animals through the collection component.

[0011] Optionally, the method further includes: determining the flow direction of the water body to be treated through the shell; and acquiring an image of the water body environment through a camera.

[0012] Optionally, the method further includes: supplying power to the capture and collection device through a power supply.

[0013] Optionally, the method further includes: driving the capture and collection device by a driving device to move along the automatic cruise route set by the cruise control device.

[0014] Optionally, the method further includes: tracking the position of the capture and collection device through a positioning system.

[0015] The embodiments of the present invention have the following beneficial effects: a capture and collection device is activated by a controller, configured to communicate with a cruise control device, and monitored by the cruise control device for its cruise motion and automatically planned for a cruise route, enabling the capture and collection device to automatically cruise within a body of water. During capture and collection, a central processor identifies aquatic animals to be processed, and a centrifugal pump in a suction component generates a pressure differential to draw the animals into the capture and collection device. The squeezing component then squeezes the animals, and the collection component collects the carcasses of the animals. This allows efficient and targeted capture and collection of aquatic animals in need of processing through automatic cruising, preventing aquatic animal infestation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0017] Figure 1 is a structural diagram of a capture and collection system provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing the working principle of the capture and collection device provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of a capture and collection device provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a diagram of the internal structure of a capture and collection device provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of a suction component of a capture and collection device provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of an extrusion component of a capture and collection device provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a diagram of the filter structure of the capture and collection device provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 8 This is a flowchart of the coordination of components of a capture and collection device in an application scenario provided by an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0026] In view of the fact that the existing technology cannot effectively solve the problem of aquatic animal flooding disasters, the embodiment of the present invention provides an aquatic animal capture and collection system. Figure 1 , Figure 1 1 is a system module diagram of an embodiment of the present invention, comprising: a capture and collection device 100; a cruise control device 200, the cruise control device 200 is used to monitor the cruise movement of the capture and collection device 100, and the cruise control device 200 is also used to set a cruise route for the capture and collection device 100; wherein the capture and collection device 100 comprises: a suction component 130, used to suck the water body and aquatic animals in the water body into the capture and collection device 100; wherein the suction component 130 is composed of a centrifugal pump; an extrusion component 110, used to extrude the aquatic animals; wherein the extrusion component 110 is composed of two pairs of rollers 111 designed with linear stripes and two pairs of rolling bearings rotating in opposite directions; a collection component, used to collect the processed aquatic animals; wherein the collection component is composed of a filter 121 and a storage box 122; a central processing unit, used to collect inspection information, identify aquatic animals and control the cruise movement of the capture and collection device 100; wherein the central processing unit includes a controller and an operator.

[0027] The capture and collection device 100 of an embodiment of the present invention also includes: a shell 140, which includes a water inlet and a drain outlet. The shell 140 is also used to determine the flow direction of the water body to be treated. In addition, the shell 140 can also protect the internal structures of the capture and collection device 100, such as the suction component 130, the extrusion component 110, the collection component, and the central controller; this embodiment also includes a camera, which is used to obtain images of the water environment.

[0028] The camera is mounted at the front of the device, with the device's forward direction as the front end. It captures images of the aquatic environment and uploads them to the central processing unit. The camera uses a 360-degree fisheye lens, capturing a panoramic image of the surrounding area centered on the device. Optionally, an adjustable lighting fixture, capable of providing over 5,000 lumens, surrounds the camera to assist with imaging in low-light underwater environments, ensuring high-quality images.

[0029] The capture and collection device 100 of the embodiment of the present invention further includes: a power supply, which is used to supply power to the aquatic animal capture and collection device 100.

[0030] The capture and collection device 100 of the embodiment of the present invention further includes a driving device, which is used to drive the capture and collection device 100 to move along the automatic cruise route set by the cruise control device 200.

[0031] The capture and collection device 100 of the embodiment of the present invention further includes: a positioning system, which is used to track the position of the capture and collection device 100.

[0032] The working principle of the capture and collection device 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention is described in detail below in combination with the above content and the accompanying drawings:

[0033] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 2 This is a diagram of the working principle of the capture and collection device provided in an embodiment of the present invention. For the convenience of description, the capture and collection device 100 of the embodiment of the present invention will be referred to as this device below.

[0034] The first step is to refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of a capture and collection device provided by an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 This is a diagram of the internal structure of the capture and collection device provided by an embodiment of the present invention. The controller controls the shell 140 to open the water inlet 141 and the drain, and controls the device to start working. In an embodiment of the present invention, the water inlet 141 and the drain can be the front hatch and the rear hatch of the shell 140, which are convenient for opening and closing. In other embodiments, the water inlet 141 and the drain can also be holes in other forms. The water inlet 141 and the drain are the locations where water enters and discharges, respectively. It should be noted that the water body in the embodiment of the present invention can be a sea area, a river, a lake or other water body. Taking seawater as an example, during the operation of the capture and collection device 100, the device will continuously suck seawater from the water inlet 141 into the cabin (inside the shell 140). The seawater carries aquatic animals to be processed. The treated seawater will reach the drain through the gaps and holes of the subsequent processing components, and then be discharged into the sea from the drain.

[0035] In the second step, the suction component 130 is operated and the centrifugal pump is working, so that a pressure difference is generated inside and outside the cabin of the device, thereby achieving the purpose of sucking in water and aquatic animals to be processed. Figure 5 , Figure 5This is a structural diagram of the suction component of a capture and collection device provided by an embodiment of the present invention. The suction component 130 of this device is composed of a centrifugal pump, which is composed of a pump housing 132, an impeller 133, a shaft 135, a bearing 134, and a control cabin 136. The control cabin can be equipped with a drive motor, a central processing unit, a positioning component, and other components to meet the device's driving, navigation, positioning, and data processing functions. After water enters the pump housing 132, the driving force of the drive motor is transmitted along the shaft 135, driving the impeller 133 to rotate. During the rotation of the impeller 133, the water is impacted by the blades, causing high-speed rotation, which continuously increases the energy of the water. Under the action of centrifugal motion, the treated water is thrown outward. Due to the pressure difference, the treated water flows from the pipe inside the pump housing 132 to the water outlet 131 of the centrifugal pump. The water outlet 131 is connected to the drain port of the rear hatch of the device, which can discharge the treated water to the outside. During the operation of the suction component, due to the existence of pressure difference, the external water and aquatic animals in the water can be sucked into the interior of the device through the water inlet 141.

[0036] In the third step, the seawater carries the aquatic animals through the water inlet 141 of the device to the squeezing component 110. The seawater flows through the gaps and holes and squeezes the aquatic animals to death through the roller 111 of the squeezing component 110. The squeezing component 110 of the device is placed behind the door in the cabin. Figure 6 , Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the extrusion component of the capture and collection device provided by an embodiment of the present invention. The extrusion component 110 is designed with two groups of rollers 111 rotating in opposite directions and two pairs of rolling bearings rotating in opposite directions. The rolling bearings drive the rollers 111 to roll and rotate. The vertical surface of the rollers 111 and the cabin door are connected by a frustum, which enables aquatic animals to gather on the rollers 111 and pass through the rollers 111. The gap between the rollers can be controlled to an appropriate size according to the size of the aquatic animals to be captured and collected, so as to minimize the impact on other aquatic animals. The extrusion component 110 separates the cabin. After the cabin door is opened, one side is connected to the outside of the cabin, and the other side is the collection component. Water flows in through the openings of the frustum and the gap of the extrusion component 110, and the aquatic animals are squeezed through the rollers 111.

[0037] The roller-designed extrusion component 110 has the characteristics of low wear, long service life, low friction resistance, low power consumption, and high mechanical efficiency. The extrusion component 110 of the embodiment of the present invention has a compact structure and can extrude each aquatic animal, and can handle a large number of processing situations.

[0038] The fourth step is to intercept the carcasses of aquatic animals through the filter 121, so that the carcasses of aquatic animals are concentrated and stay below the filter 121, and the water flows out through the filter 121. By setting the filter 121 tilted downward at a certain angle inside the extrusion device, the structure of the filter 121 is referred to Figure 7 , Figure 7 It is a filter structure diagram of the capture and collection device provided in an embodiment of the present invention. The filter 121 can separate the carcasses of aquatic animals from the water body, and allow the carcasses of aquatic animals to detach from the filter 121 under the action of gravity and accumulate under the filter 121.

[0039] Step 5. When the work is finished, the water inlet 141 and the drain outlet are closed, the door of the storage box 122 is opened, the carcasses of aquatic animals enter the box through the filter 121, the door is closed, and the device is controlled to return.

[0040] The cruise control device 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described below:

[0041] In this embodiment, the cruise control of the capture and collection device 100 has two modes as follows:

[0042] 1. Cruise according to the set route.

[0043] In the mode of cruising according to a set route, the cruise control device 200 selects a cruising area and plans a route based on the cruising area and the remaining battery power of the capture and collection device 100, so that the controller of the capture and collection device 100 controls the capture and collection device 100 to cruise according to the set route.

[0044] 2. Intelligent cruise.

[0045] In the intelligent cruise mode, the cruise control device 200 sets the navigation time and return time, and monitors the navigation status of the capture and collection device 100 in real time. When it is identified that capture and collection processing is required, the capture and collection device 100 is controlled to navigate to the designated point to approach the aquatic animal group to be processed for capture and collection processing. After the processing is completed, the capture and collection device 100 continues intelligent cruise until the return time arrives.

[0046] Specifically, the cruise control device 200 of the embodiment of the present invention can be a mobile terminal device such as a mobile phone, tablet computer, or computer. The cruise control device 200 is equipped with underwater navigation software. This underwater navigation software can set an automatic navigation route for the capture and collection device 100 based on the operating area and the remaining battery level of the capture and collection device 100, and monitor the cruise of the capture and collection device 100, thereby facilitating real-time monitoring of capture and collection. It should be noted that the cruise control device can specifically monitor the capture and collection device in real time using the device's central processor and information uploaded by the positioning system.

[0047] The underwater navigation software was developed based on Altizure, an aerial survey modeling software suitable for flying drones. It can meet the basic customization of flight parameters and has the function of converting two-dimensional images into 3D models. In order to make Altizure suitable for the automatic cruise setting of the capture and collection device 100, it was developed based on the original software. By modifying the flight altitude setting function to a navigation depth setting function to adjust the device's diving depth, the device's working environment and position are more accurately specified, and its functions such as the working area and route angle for the selected navigation mission are retained. Because underwater cruising and aerial flight are two completely different environments, the embodiments of the present invention convert and modify the original design parameters of Altizure to make it adapt to the customized navigation of underwater intelligent devices and expand its functions in underwater navigation control.

[0048] The basic functions of the underwater navigation software are as follows: in a new navigation mission, select the cruise area of ​​this mission on the map and determine the scheduled completion time of the navigation. By adjusting parameters such as the diving depth, heading overlap rate, lateral overlap rate and camera inclination angle, the specific cruise control requirements are determined.

[0049] Furthermore, the capture and collection system of this embodiment of the present invention features intelligent cruise control. When the capture and collection device 100 identifies a target aquatic animal, the cruise control device 200 controls the capture and collection device 100 to change course, capture and process the target aquatic animal, and then search for the next target destination after the capture and collection process is complete. Intelligent cruise control allows for free navigation without a set route, making it ideal for patrolling marine areas, monitoring the movements of target aquatic animals, and taking action to prevent regional aquatic animal disasters.

[0050] The embodiment of the present invention can monitor the cruising motion of the capture and collection device 100 through the cruise control device 200 and set an automatic cruising route for the capture and collection device 100 .

[0051] An embodiment of the present invention also provides an implementation method of an aquatic animal capture and collection system based on the above-mentioned aquatic animal capture and collection system, including: starting the capture and collection device 100 through a controller, configuring the capture and collection device 100 to communicate with the cruise control device 200; monitoring the cruising movement of the capture and collection device 100 through the cruise control device 200 and planning an automatic cruising route for the capture and collection device 100; identifying the aquatic animals to be processed through the capture and collection device 100 and determining the treatment method for the aquatic animals; generating a pressure difference through the centrifugal pump in the suction component 130 to suck the aquatic animals to be processed into the capture and collection device 100; squeezing the aquatic animals through the squeezing component 110 to obtain the carcasses of the aquatic animals; and collecting the carcasses of the aquatic animals through the collection component.

[0052] Specifically, the controller of this embodiment is located in the central processing unit within the capture and collection device 100. After the capture and collection device 100 is activated, it is configured to communicate with the cruise control device 200, enabling remote monitoring and control of the cruise of the capture and collection device 100 via the cruise control device 200. The aforementioned determination of the treatment method for the aquatic animal can specifically include either performing a capture and collection treatment or not performing a capture and collection treatment.

[0053] This embodiment further includes: determining the flow direction of the water body to be treated through the shell 140; and acquiring an image of the water body environment through a camera.

[0054] This embodiment further includes: supplying power to the capture and collection device 100 through a power supply.

[0055] This embodiment further includes: driving the capture and collection device 100 along the automatic cruise route set by the cruise control device 200 by a driving device.

[0056] This embodiment also includes: tracking the position of the capture and collection device 100 through a positioning system.

[0057] The embodiments of the present invention have the following beneficial effects:

[0058] 1. Ability to deal with aquatic animal infestation disasters efficiently and in a targeted manner;

[0059] 2. The device of the embodiment of the present invention does not rely on complex mechanical equipment and is simple and easy to implement.

[0060] The following is an application scenario of preventing and controlling jellyfish infestation disasters provided by an embodiment of the present invention:

[0061] The capture and collection device 100 is activated by the controller, and is configured to communicate with the cruise control device 200. The cruise control device 200 monitors the cruise movement of the capture and collection device 100 and automatically plans the route. The camera used by the capture and collection device obtains the image of the water area to be processed, recognizes the image, and determines the treatment method for the jellyfish in the area through the central processor. When capturing and collecting, refer to Figure 8 The centrifugal pump in the suction unit 130 generates a pressure differential, drawing the jellyfish to be processed into the capture and collection device 100. Because jellyfish contain over 95% water, they are small and lightweight. When using this embodiment of the present invention for capture and collection, a water inlet 141, appropriately sized for the jellyfish, can be used. The jellyfish are then drawn into the system device through this inlet. The jellyfish then reach the squeezing unit 110 and are squeezed by rollers 111, disrupting their original form and squeezing out the water. The resulting carcasses are very small, allowing them to be collected and stored in large quantities in the filter 121, facilitating collection by the collection unit. When the cruise and capture and collection operations are complete, the water inlet 141 and drain are closed, and the door of the storage tank 122 located next to the filter 121 is opened. The jellyfish carcasses enter the storage tank 122, which is then closed for subsequent centralized processing. Simultaneously, the capture and collection device 100 is controlled to return.

[0062] In some optional embodiments, the function / operation mentioned in the block diagram may not occur in the order mentioned in the operation diagram. For example, depending on the function / operation involved, the two boxes shown in succession can actually be executed substantially simultaneously or the boxes can sometimes be executed in reverse order. In addition, the embodiment presented and described in the flow chart of the present invention is provided in an exemplary manner for the purpose of providing a more comprehensive understanding of the technology. The disclosed method is not limited to the operation and logic flow presented herein. Optional embodiments are contemplated in which the order of the various operations is changed and the sub-operations described as a part of a larger operation are performed independently.

[0063] Throughout this specification, reference to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples" means that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in conjunction with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0064] While the embodiments of the application have been shown and described, it is to be understood that the embodiments described are merely exemplary and are not to be construed as limiting the scope of the application. The scope of the application is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0065] The above is a specific description of the preferred embodiment of the present application, but the present application is not limited to the described embodiment, and those skilled in the art can make various equivalent modifications or replacements without departing from the spirit of the present application, and these equivalent modifications or replacements are all included in the scope defined by the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A system for capturing and collecting aquatic animals, characterized in that: include: capture and collection devices; a cruise control device for monitoring the cruising motion of the capture and collection device and for setting a cruising route for the capture and collection device; Wherein, the capture and collection device comprises: A suction component, used to suck the water body and the aquatic animals in the water body into the capture and collection device; wherein the suction component is composed of a centrifugal pump; An extrusion component is used to extrude aquatic animals; wherein the extrusion component is composed of two pairs of rollers designed with linear stripes and two pairs of rolling bearings rotating in opposite directions; the gap between the rollers is determined according to the volume of the aquatic animals to be captured; A collecting component for collecting the carcasses of the aquatic animals after treatment; wherein the collecting component is composed of a filter and a storage box; A central processing unit is used to collect inspection information, identify aquatic animals and control the cruising movement of the capture and collection device; wherein the central processing unit includes a controller and an operator.

2. The aquatic animal capture and collection system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The capture and collection device further comprises: A housing, comprising a water inlet and a drain, and configured to determine the flow direction of the water to be treated; A camera is used to obtain images of the water environment.

3. The aquatic animal capture and collection system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The capture and collection device further comprises: A power supply is used to supply power to the capture and collection device.

4. The aquatic animal capture and collection system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The capture and collection device further comprises: A driving device is used to drive the capture and collection device to move along the automatic cruise route set by the cruise control device.

5. The aquatic animal capture and collection system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The capture and collection device also includes: A positioning system is used to track the position of the capture and collection device.

6. A method for implementing the aquatic animal capture and collection system according to claim 1, characterized in that: include: activating the capture and collection device through the controller, and configuring the capture and collection device to communicate with the cruise control device; monitoring the cruise motion of the capture and collection device and planning an automatic cruise route for the capture and collection device by means of the cruise control device; Identifying the aquatic animals to be processed and determining the treatment method for the aquatic animals by using the capture and collection device; The centrifugal pump in the suction component generates a pressure difference to suck the aquatic animals to be processed into the capture and collection device; The aquatic animal is squeezed by a squeezing component to obtain the carcass of the aquatic animal; wherein the squeezing component is composed of two pairs of rollers designed with linear stripes and two pairs of rolling bearings rotating in opposite directions; the gap between the rollers is determined according to the volume of the aquatic animal to be captured; The carcasses of the aquatic animals are collected by the collecting component.

7. The method according to claim 6, based on the aquatic animal capture and collection system according to claim 1, is characterized in that: Also includes: Determine the flow direction of the water to be treated through the shell; The water environment image is obtained through the camera.

8. The method according to claim 6, based on the aquatic animal capture and collection system according to claim 1, is characterized in that: Also includes: The capture collection device is powered by a power supply.

9. The method according to claim 6, based on the aquatic animal capture and collection system according to claim 1, is characterized in that: Also includes: The capture and collection device is driven by a driving device to travel along the automatic cruise route set by the cruise control device.

10. The method according to claim 6, based on the aquatic animal capture and collection system according to claim 1, is characterized in that: Also includes: The position of the capture collection device is tracked by a positioning system.

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