Folding marine ranch cage

Abstract

This invention proposes a foldable marine ranch cage comprising a frame comprising a central axis and a plurality of skeletal units. The central axis extends vertically and is retractable. The skeletal units are circumferentially spaced and rotatably connected to the central axis. The skeletal units are retractable. A flexible net is detachably attached to the outer surface of the frame. This technical solution improves the transport and installation efficiency of the foldable marine ranch cage.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of marine ranching, and in particular to a foldable marine ranching cage. Background Art

[0002] Marine ranching refers to artificial fisheries established within a specific sea area for the purpose of systematically cultivating and managing fishery resources. Marine ranching cages are the core structures of deep-water marine ranching. Existing technologies for large-scale marine ranching cages are complex and cumbersome due to their large dimensions, making the towing, transportation, and installation processes cumbersome and inefficient. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a foldable ocean ranch cage, aiming to improve the transportation efficiency and installation efficiency of the foldable ocean ranch cage.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention proposes a foldable marine ranch cage, comprising a frame, wherein the frame comprises:

[0005] a central axis extending in a vertical direction and being telescopically arranged; and

[0006] Skeleton units, wherein the skeleton units are provided in plurality, the skeleton units are arranged circumferentially around the central axis and are respectively rotatably connected to the central axis, and the skeleton units are telescopically arranged;

[0007] A flexible net is detachably arranged around the outer side of the frame.

[0008] Optionally, the skeleton unit includes:

[0009] A vertical shaft, the vertical shaft and the central shaft are spaced apart in the horizontal direction, the vertical shaft extends in the vertical direction, and can telescopically move in the vertical direction;

[0010] a first transverse axis, one end of which is disposed at the top of the vertical axis, and the other end of which extends horizontally and is rotatably connected to the central axis, the first transverse axis being capable of telescopic movement in the horizontal direction; and

[0011] A second horizontal axis, one end of which is disposed at the bottom of the vertical axis, and the other end of which extends in a horizontal direction and is rotatably connected to the central axis. The second horizontal axis can telescope in a horizontal direction.

[0012] Optionally, the first transverse axis and the second transverse axis are both provided with a collar at one end facing the central axis, and the collar is rotatably sleeved on the central axis;

[0013] Wherein, the rings of the plurality of skeleton units are staggered along the length direction of the central axis.

[0014] Optionally, the foldable ocean ranch cage further includes a buoyancy airbag, and two buoyancy airbags are provided, and the two buoyancy airbags are respectively arranged at the top and bottom ends of the skeleton unit.

[0015] Optionally, a first limiting ring is provided on a side of the top end of the vertical axis away from the first horizontal axis for passing the buoyancy airbag, and a first avoidance opening is provided at the bottom of the first limiting ring;

[0016] A second limiting ring is provided on a side of the bottom end of the vertical axis away from the second horizontal axis for passing the buoyancy airbag, and a second avoidance opening is provided on the top of the second limiting ring.

[0017] Optionally, a plurality of first magnetic components are provided on the outer side of the frame;

[0018] The foldable ocean ranch cage includes a flexible net, which is provided with a plurality of second magnetic components. Each of the first magnetic components is adsorbed and connected with a second magnetic component so that the flexible net can be detachably arranged around the outside of the frame.

[0019] Optionally, the foldable ocean ranch cage further comprises:

[0020] A first platform, wherein a plurality of first platforms are provided, each first platform is provided at an end of the top of a skeleton unit away from the central axis, and the first platform is foldable; and

[0021] The second platform has one end rotatably disposed on the top of the central axis and the other end extending outwardly away from the central axis in a horizontal direction. The second platform can be folded.

[0022] Optionally, the first platform is arranged in a circular shape, and includes a plurality of fan-shaped units connected in sequence, and two adjacent fan-shaped units are rotatably arranged so that one of the two adjacent fan-shaped units can be folded relative to the other.

[0023] Optionally, the second platform is arranged in a plate shape, including a plurality of plate units connected in sequence along a straight line direction, the plate unit located at one end of the second platform facing the central axis is rotatably connected to the central axis, and the two adjacent plate units can be rotatably arranged so that one of the two adjacent plate units can be folded relative to the other.

[0024] Optionally, the top surface of the first platform is arranged lower than the bottom surface of the second platform, so that the bottom of the end of the second platform away from the central axis can overlap the top of the first platform.

[0025] The technical solution of the present invention is that the foldable ocean ranch cage includes a frame as an installation base and a flexible net arranged around the outside of the frame. Specifically, the frame includes a central axis and a plurality of skeleton units arranged around the central axis, wherein the central axis can be telescopically arranged along its length direction, and the skeleton units can perform telescopic movements around the central axis, thereby realizing the expansion and contraction of the frame to complete the change of the structural size of the foldable ocean ranch cage, so that the foldable ocean ranch cage can be reduced in size for transportation, and can be quickly expanded to complete the installation after being transported to the expected location, thereby helping to improve the efficiency of transportation and installation of the foldable ocean ranch cage. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. 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 the structures shown in these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of an embodiment of a foldable marine ranch cage according to the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A structural diagram of a medium-foldable marine ranch cage in its folded state;

[0029] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The structural diagram of the frame of the medium-folding marine ranch cage;

[0030] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A structural diagram of the frame of a medium-foldable marine ranch cage in a folded state;

[0031] Figure 5 for Figure 1 Installation diagram of the medium-folding marine ranch cage;

[0032] Figure 6 for Figure 1 Partial structural diagram of the medium-sized foldable marine ranch cage;

[0033] Figure 7 for Figure 1 Structural diagram of the skeleton unit of a medium-folding marine ranch cage.

[0034] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0035] Label name Label name 100 Folding marine ranch cage 1213 Second limiting ring 10 frame 1214 Second avoidance exit 11 Central axis 122 First horizontal axis 12 Skeleton unit 123 Second horizontal axis 12a The first type of skeleton unit 124 Ring 12b The second type of skeleton unit 20 Flexible mesh clothing 12c The third type of skeleton unit 30 Buoyancy airbag 121 vertical axis 40 First Platform 1211 First limiting ring 50 Second platform 1212 First escape hatch

[0036] The purpose, features and advantages of the present invention will be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings and in conjunction with the embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field based on the embodiments of the present invention without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0038] It should be noted that all directional indications in the embodiments of the present invention (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the various components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0039] In the present invention, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "connection" and "fixation" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "fixation" can mean fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection or electrical connection; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two elements or interaction between two elements, unless otherwise specified. Those skilled in the art will be able to understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.

[0040] In addition, in the present invention, descriptions such as "first" and "second" are for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the fact that they can be implemented by ordinary technicians in this field. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0041] The present invention provides a foldable ocean ranch cage 100 .

[0042] Please refer to Figures 1 to 7 In some embodiments of the foldable ocean ranch cage 100, the foldable ocean ranch cage 100 includes a frame 10, and the frame 10 includes:

[0043] a central shaft 11 extending in a vertical direction and being telescopically arranged; and

[0044] The skeleton units 12 are provided in plurality. The skeleton units 12 are arranged circumferentially along the central axis 11 and are rotatably connected to the central axis 11 respectively. The skeleton units 12 are telescopically arranged.

[0045] In this embodiment, the foldable ocean ranch cage 100 includes a frame 10, which is the core structure of the foldable ocean ranch cage 100 and can be, but is not limited to, constructed of pipes with good mechanical properties. The frame 10 includes a central axis 11 and a plurality of skeleton units 12. The central axis 11 extends in a vertical direction; the plurality of skeleton units 12 are arranged circumferentially along the central axis 11 and are respectively rotatably connected to the central axis 11. Specifically, in some embodiments, a first drive mechanism is provided on the central axis 11. The first drive mechanism can be, but is not limited to, a screw mechanism or a rotating shaft mechanism. The first drive mechanism is in transmission connection with the skeleton units 12 to drive the skeleton units 12 to rotate around the central axis 11. Such an arrangement allows multiple skeleton units 12 to rotate toward each other around the central axis 11 until they abut against each other in sequence, and by stacking multiple skeleton units 12 to reduce the structural dimensions of the ocean ranch cage, it is convenient for transporting the foldable ocean ranch cage 100. Multiple skeleton units 12 can also be rotated around the central axis 11 to form skeleton components arranged at equal intervals, so that the frame 10 of the foldable ocean ranch cage 100 can be quickly unfolded to complete the installation of the overall structure, thereby improving the installation convenience of the foldable ocean ranch cage 100.

[0046] Furthermore, the central axis 11 is vertically retractable, and the skeleton units 12 are also vertically retractable. This allows the vertical dimensions of the marine ranch cage to be reduced by synchronously retracting the central axis 11 and the skeleton units 12. In some embodiments, the skeleton units 12 are also horizontally retractable, allowing multiple skeleton units 12 to retract toward the central axis 11, further reducing the dimensions of the marine ranch cage in its folded state. Of course, the skeleton units 12 may also be configured as other retractable structures, such as a scissor-type retractable structure. The specific implementation can be customized based on actual needs.

[0047] In a feasible embodiment, two adjacent skeleton units 12 are detachably connected so that the skeleton units 12 of the foldable ocean ranch cage 100 in the folded state can be tightly connected. Such a configuration can improve the structural stability of the foldable ocean ranch cage 100 in the folded state; specifically, the two adjacent skeleton units 12 can be fixedly connected by a snap structure, a threaded structure, etc., or can be fixed by magnetic attraction, for example, an electromagnet is provided on the skeleton unit 12, and the connection or separation of the two adjacent skeleton units 12 is controlled by powering on or off the electromagnet, wherein, when the skeleton units 12 are attracted to each other by the electromagnet, their material can be set to ferromagnetic material; the specific implementation method can be set according to actual needs and is not limited here.

[0048] It's important to note that marine ranching refers to artificial fisheries established within specific waters for the purpose of systematically cultivating and managing fishery resources. Marine ranching cages are the core structures of deep-water marine ranching. In existing technologies, large-scale marine ranching cages are complex and cumbersome due to their large dimensions, making the towing, transportation, and installation processes cumbersome and inefficient.

[0049] Therefore, it can be understood that the technical solution of the present invention, the foldable ocean ranch cage 100 includes a frame 10 as an installation basis, specifically, the frame 10 includes a central axis 11 and a plurality of skeleton units 12 arranged around the central axis 11, wherein the central axis 11 can be telescopically arranged along its length direction, and the skeleton units 12 can perform telescopic movements around the central axis 11, thereby realizing the expansion and contraction of the frame 10 to complete the change of the structural size of the foldable ocean ranch cage 100, so that the foldable ocean ranch cage 100 can be reduced in size for transportation, and can be quickly expanded to complete the installation after being transported to the expected location, thereby helping to improve the efficiency of transportation and installation of the foldable ocean ranch cage 100.

[0050] Please refer to Figure 7 In some embodiments of the foldable ocean ranch cage 100, the skeleton unit 12 includes:

[0051] A vertical shaft 121, wherein the vertical shaft 121 and the central shaft 11 are spaced apart in the horizontal direction, and the vertical shaft 121 extends in the vertical direction and can telescopically move in the vertical direction;

[0052] a first transverse axis 122 , one end of which is disposed at the top of the vertical axis 121 , and the other end of which extends horizontally and is rotatably connected to the central axis 11 , such that the first transverse axis 122 can telescope in the horizontal direction; and

[0053] The second horizontal axis 123 has one end disposed at the bottom of the vertical axis 121 and the other end extending horizontally and rotatably connected to the central axis 11 . The second horizontal axis 123 can telescope in the horizontal direction.

[0054] In this embodiment, the skeleton unit 12 includes a vertical axis 121, a first horizontal axis 122, and a second horizontal axis 123, wherein the vertical axis 121 extends in the vertical direction and is spaced apart from the central axis 11 in the horizontal direction. The first horizontal axis 122 and the second horizontal axis 123 are respectively provided at the top and bottom ends of the vertical axis 121. The first horizontal axis 122 and the second horizontal axis 123 both extend horizontally from the vertical axis 121 toward the central axis 11, and the first horizontal axis 122 and the second horizontal axis 123 are both rotatably connected to the central axis 11 so that the skeleton unit 12 can rotate around the central axis 11. Furthermore, the vertical axis 121 can telescope in the vertical direction, and the first and second horizontal axes 122, 123 can telescope in the horizontal direction. With such an arrangement, the skeleton unit 12 and the central axis 11 can be telescoped synchronously by telescoping the vertical axis 121, and the skeleton unit 12 can be telescoped toward or away from the central axis 11 by synchronously telescoping the first and second horizontal axes 122, 123. That is, the skeleton unit 12 can be telescopically movable in the vertical and horizontal directions, thereby improving the telescopic flexibility of the frame 10 and facilitating reduction of the structural dimensions of the foldable ocean ranch cage 100 in the folded state.

[0055] It should be noted that the multiple skeleton units 12 can perform telescopic movements synchronously, and during the telescopic process, the length of the vertical axis 121 of the multiple skeleton units 12 in the vertical direction is consistent with the length of the central axis 11, and the length of the first transverse axis 122 and the second transverse axis 123 of the multiple skeleton units 12 in the horizontal direction is consistent. Such an arrangement is conducive to ensuring the structural stability of the foldable marine ranch cage 100 and can avoid interference between different parts of the frame 10 when the foldable marine ranch cage 100 is installed or folded. In addition, the top surface of the multiple vertical axes 121 is flush with the top surface of the central axis 11. Such an arrangement can make the top surface of each first platform 40 provided on the top of the vertical axis 121 in the following embodiment flush, which is conducive to the docking between the second platform 50 and the multiple first platforms 40. It will not be described in detail here.

[0056] Please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 7 In some embodiments of the foldable marine ranch cage 100, a collar 124 is provided at one end of each of the first transverse axis 122 and the second transverse axis 123 facing the central axis 11, and the collar 124 is rotatably sleeved on the central axis 11;

[0057] The collars 124 of the skeleton units 12 are staggered along the length direction of the central axis 11 .

[0058] In this embodiment, a collar 124 is provided at one end of each of the first transverse shaft 122 and the second transverse shaft 123 that faces the central shaft 11. The collar 124 is rotatably mounted on the central shaft 11, allowing the first transverse shaft 122 and the second transverse shaft 123 to rotate about the central shaft 11, thereby driving the skeleton unit 12 to rotate about the central shaft 11. Furthermore, the collars 124 of the multiple skeleton units 12 are staggered along the length of the central shaft 11, thereby preventing interference between the collars 124 of the multiple skeleton units 12 when the multiple skeleton units 12 are connected to the central shaft 11.

[0059] Please refer to Figure 1 or Figure 5 In some embodiments of the foldable ocean ranch cage 100 of the invention, the foldable ocean ranch cage 100 also includes a buoyancy airbag 30, and two of the buoyancy airbags 30 are provided, and the two buoyancy airbags 30 are respectively arranged at the top and bottom ends of the skeleton unit 12.

[0060] In this embodiment, the foldable ocean ranch cage 100 also includes two buoyancy bladders 30, one at the top and one at the bottom of the skeleton unit 12. The buoyancy bladders 30 define a cavity, and the volume of the buoyancy bladders 30 can be adjusted by inflating or deflating the cavity. In some embodiments, the buoyancy bladders 30 can be inflated to expand their volume by an air supply assembly, which can be, but is not limited to, an air pump. Alternatively, the volume can be contracted by directly deflating the buoyancy bladders 30 or by extracting air from the cavity of the buoyancy bladders 30 using an air extraction assembly. It should be noted that the floating height of the foldable ocean ranch cage 100 can be adjusted by controlling the amount of air in the buoyancy bladders 30.

[0061] Please refer to Figure 4 or Figure 6 In some embodiments of the foldable marine ranch cage 100, a first limiting ring 1211 is provided at the top of the vertical axis 121 on a side away from the first horizontal axis 122 for passing the buoyancy airbag 30, and a first avoidance opening 1212 is provided at the bottom of the first limiting ring 1211;

[0062] A second limiting ring 1213 is provided at a side of the bottom end of the vertical axis 121 away from the second horizontal axis 123 for passing the buoyancy airbag 30 , and a second avoidance opening 1214 is provided at the top of the second limiting ring 1213 .

[0063] In this embodiment, a first limiting ring 1211 and a second limiting ring 1213 are respectively provided at the top and bottom ends of the vertical axis 121, which are used to fix and limit the buoyancy airbag 30. Specifically, in some embodiments, the buoyancy airbag 30 is annular and is arranged around the top and bottom ends of the frame 10; the frame 10 includes a central axis 11 and a plurality of skeleton units 12. As described in the aforementioned embodiment, the vertical axis 121 of the skeleton unit 12 is located at the edge of the frame 10, and the first limiting ring 1211 is provided on the side of the top end of the vertical axis 121 away from the first horizontal axis 122, and the second limiting ring 1213 is provided on the side of the bottom end of the vertical axis 121 away from the second horizontal axis 123, and the first limiting ring 1211 and the second limiting ring 1213 are arranged vertically. With such an arrangement, multiple first limiting rings 1211 can be arranged around the top of the frame 10, and the buoyancy airbag 30 can be passed through the multiple first limiting rings 1211 in sequence, so as to be fixedly installed at the top of the frame 10 under the coordinated action of the multiple first limiting rings 1211; similarly, with such an arrangement, multiple second limiting rings 1213 can be arranged around the bottom end of the frame 10, and the buoyancy airbag 30 can be passed through the multiple second limiting rings 1213 in sequence, so as to be fixedly installed at the bottom end of the frame 10 under the coordinated action of the multiple second limiting rings 1213.

[0064] Furthermore, a first avoidance opening 1212 is provided on the first limiting ring 1211 , and a second avoidance opening 1214 is provided on the second limiting ring 1213 . Such an arrangement can facilitate the disassembly, assembly and maintenance of the buoyancy airbag 30 . For example, when disassembling the buoyancy airbag 30, the gas in the cavity of the buoyancy airbag 30 can be reduced by directly deflating the air as described in the aforementioned embodiment or by extracting the gas through an exhaust assembly, and the volume of the buoyancy airbag 30 can be reduced immediately until it can smoothly detach from the first limiting ring 1211 from the first avoidance opening 1212; when installing the buoyancy airbag 30, the buoyancy airbag 30 with a smaller volume in the deflated state can be first inserted into the first limiting ring 1211 through the first avoidance opening 1212, and then the cavity of the buoyancy airbag 30 can be filled with air through the air supply assembly described in the aforementioned embodiment, so that the volume of the buoyancy airbag 30 expands and cannot be detached from the first limiting ring 1211 through the first avoidance opening 1212. At this time, the buoyancy airbag 30 can be stably arranged on the peripheral side of the frame 10 under the limiting action of the first limiting ring 1211. Similarly, the disassembly and assembly steps of the buoyancy airbag 30 and the second limiting ring 1213 are similar to the disassembly and assembly steps of the buoyancy airbag 30 and the first limiting ring 1211 , and are not described in detail here.

[0065] In some embodiments, the first limiting ring 1211 is vertically arranged, and the first avoidance opening 1212 is arranged at the bottom of the first limiting ring 1211, which can avoid the bottom of the first limiting ring 1211 from contacting the telescopic part of the vertical shaft 121; the second limiting ring 1213 is vertically arranged, and the second avoidance opening 1214 is arranged at the top of the second limiting ring 1213, which can avoid the top of the second limiting ring 1213 from contacting the telescopic part of the vertical shaft 121; such an arrangement can ensure that the vertical shaft 121 can freely extend and retract, reducing the risk of interference between the telescopic part of the vertical shaft 121 and the first limiting ring 1211 or the second limiting ring 1213 during the extension and retraction process.

[0066] In some embodiments of the invented foldable ocean ranch cage 100 , a plurality of first magnetic components are provided on the outer side of the frame 10 ;

[0067] The foldable ocean ranch cage 100 includes a flexible net 20 , which is provided with a plurality of second magnetic components. Each first magnetic component is adsorbed and connected to a second magnetic component so that the flexible net 20 can be detachably arranged around the outside of the frame 10 .

[0068] In this embodiment, a plurality of first magnetic components are provided on the outside of the frame 10, and a plurality of second magnetic components are provided on the flexible mesh 20. Each first magnetic component and a second magnetic component can be adsorbed and connected so that the flexible mesh 20 can be detachably arranged around the outside of the frame 10 serving as the installation base. The flexible mesh 20 can be, but is not limited to, a nylon mesh, a polyamide mesh, etc. The first magnetic component can be in direct contact with the second magnetic component to be adsorbed and fixed to each other, or they can be adsorbed to each other at a certain distance within the magnetic force range of the first magnetic component or the second magnetic component. In some embodiments, the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component can both be configured as magnets, and the two magnets can be adsorbed and matched with each other. Of course, one of the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component can also be a magnet, and the other can be a magnetic guide, so that the magnets and the magnetic guide can be adsorbed and matched with each other.

[0069] In a preferred embodiment, the first magnetic component or the second magnetic component can be set as an electromagnet. By controlling whether the electromagnet is energized, it can be controlled whether the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component are attracted to each other. Such a setting can facilitate the disassembly and assembly of the flexible net 20 and improve the installation efficiency of the foldable ocean ranch cage 100.

[0070] In some embodiments, the flexible net 20 includes side nets arranged around the frame 10 and a bottom net arranged on the bottom side of the frame 10. The side nets include a plurality of side net units, each of which is arranged in a rectangular shape. Each side net unit is arranged between two adjacent frame units 12 of the foldable ocean ranch cage 100. The short side of the side net unit is equal to the length of the vertical axis 121 of the frame unit 12 when it is fully extended, and the long side of the side net unit is equal to the arc length of the range between the two adjacent frame units 12 when the frame 10 is fully unfolded. The bottom net includes a plurality of bottom net units, each of which is arranged in a fan shape. Each bottom net unit is arranged between two adjacent frame units 12 of the foldable ocean ranch cage 100. The fan radius of the bottom net unit is equal to the distance between the central axis 11 of the frame 10 and the vertical axis 121, and the fan arc length of the bottom net unit is equal to the arc length of the range between the two adjacent frame units 12 when the frame 10 is fully unfolded.

[0071] Specifically, in a feasible embodiment, the top and bottom ends of the vertical axis 121 of the skeleton unit 12 are respectively provided with a first magnetic component, and the four corners of the side net unit are respectively installed with a second magnetic component, so that the corners of the side net unit can be adsorbed and fixed on the top and bottom ends of the two adjacent skeleton units 12, and multiple side net units are surrounded and arranged on the surrounding sides of multiple skeleton units 12; the vertical axis 121 of the skeleton unit 12 and the bottom end of the central axis 11 are respectively provided with a first magnetic component, and the three corners of the bottom net unit are respectively installed with a second magnetic component, so that the corners of the bottom net unit can be adsorbed and fixed on the bottom ends of the skeleton unit 12 and the central axis 11, and multiple bottom net units are surrounded and arranged on the bottom side of the frame 10.

[0072] In some embodiments of the foldable ocean ranch cage 100 of the present invention, the frame 10 includes a plurality of skeleton units 12 as in the above embodiment, and the flexible net 20 includes a plurality of side net units and a plurality of bottom net units as in the above embodiment. Each side net unit and an adjacent bottom net unit are set as a group of net units, and several skeleton units 12 and several groups of net units are connected in sequence along the circumference of the central axis 11 of the frame 10 to form a continuous foldable structure.

[0073] Specifically, the plurality of skeleton units 12 can be divided into a first-type skeleton unit 12a, a plurality of second-type skeleton units 12b, and a third-type skeleton unit 12c, which are arranged in sequence. A group of mesh units is provided between the first-type skeleton unit 12a and the adjacent second-type skeleton unit 12b, a group of mesh units is provided between every two adjacent second-type skeleton units 12b, and a group of mesh units is provided between the third-type skeleton unit 12c and the adjacent second-type skeleton unit 12b. Thus, a continuous foldable structure can be formed with the first-type skeleton unit 12a as the head end and the third-type skeleton unit 12c as the tail end. Figure 2 or Figure 4 As shown, when the foldable marine ranch cage 100 is in the folded state, the first type skeleton unit 12a, several second type skeleton units 12b, and third type skeleton units 12c are sequentially abutted, so that the multiple skeleton units 12 are arranged in a stacked state, and the multiple groups of net units are folded and sequentially sandwiched between the stacked multiple skeleton units 12; Figure 1 or Figure 3 As shown, when the foldable marine ranch cage 100 is in normal use, the first-type frame unit 12a and the third-type frame unit 12c abut against each other to form a frame member, and each second-type frame unit 12b also forms a frame member. The multiple frame members are arranged at equal intervals around the central axis 11, and the multiple net units are connected between adjacent frame members to surround the outer side of the frame 10. This arrangement allows the flexible net 20 disposed on the outer side of the frame 10 to be folded or unfolded simultaneously by contracting or unfolding the frame 10, thereby improving the installation efficiency of the foldable marine ranch cage 100.

[0074] It can be understood that by setting the flexible net 20 into multiple side net units and multiple bottom net units, on the one hand, the flexible net 20 can be flexibly disassembled and assembled, thereby improving the transportation and installation efficiency of the foldable ocean ranch cage 100; on the other hand, specific net units can be maintained or replaced when part of the flexible net 20 is worn, thereby reducing the maintenance cost of the foldable ocean ranch cage 100 to a certain extent.

[0075] Please refer to Figure 1 In some embodiments of the foldable ocean ranch cage 100, the foldable ocean ranch cage 100 further comprises:

[0076] A first platform 40, wherein a plurality of first platforms 40 are provided, each first platform 40 is provided at an end of the top of the skeleton unit 12 away from the central axis 11, and the first platform 40 is foldable; and

[0077] The second platform 50 has one end rotatably disposed on the top of the central axis 11 and the other end extending outwardly away from the central axis 11 in a horizontal direction. The second platform 50 can be folded.

[0078] In this embodiment, the foldable marine ranch cage 100 further includes a first platform 40 and a second platform 50. Specifically, multiple first platforms 40 are provided, each positioned atop the vertical axis 121 of a skeleton unit 12. One end of the second platform 50 is rotatably positioned atop the central axis 11, while the other end extends horizontally away from the central axis 11. During rotation, the second platform 50 can dock with multiple first platforms 40, allowing workers to access different first platforms 40 for work.

[0079] In some embodiments, a second driving mechanism is provided at the top of the central axis 11. The second driving mechanism can be but is not limited to being a rotating mechanism. The second driving mechanism is connected to the second platform 50 to drive the second platform 50 to rotate around the central axis 11.

[0080] Please refer to Figure 1 or Figure 5 In some embodiments of the foldable ocean ranch cage 100 of the invention, the first platform 40 is arranged in a circular shape, including a plurality of fan-shaped units connected in sequence, and two adjacent fan-shaped units can be rotatably arranged so that one of the two adjacent fan-shaped units can be folded relative to the other.

[0081] In this embodiment, the first platform 40 is arranged in a circular shape, and is specifically composed of a plurality of fan-shaped units connected in sequence, wherein two adjacent fan-shaped units can be rotatably arranged so that one of the two adjacent fan-shaped units can be folded toward the other. In this way, the plurality of fan-shaped units of the first platform 40 can be stacked to reduce the space occupied by the first platform 40 in the folded state of the foldable ocean ranch cage 100, thereby improving the transportation efficiency of the foldable ocean ranch cage 100.

[0082] In some embodiments, two adjacent fan-shaped units may be connected by a rotating shaft mechanism so that one fan-shaped unit rotates toward the other fan-shaped unit driven by the rotating shaft mechanism, or the two adjacent fan-shaped units may be driven to rotate relative to each other by other rotating mechanisms such as a gear drive mechanism. The specific implementation method can be set according to actual needs and is not limited here.

[0083] Furthermore, the foldable ocean ranch cage 100 is also provided with a first limiting structure, which may be, but is not limited to, a limiting pin or a block, etc., for limiting the rotation path of the first platform 40 when folded; for example, in a feasible embodiment, when multiple fan-shaped units are folded in sequence until the first platform 40 is completely folded, the first platform 40 can be vertically arranged at the top of the vertical axis 121; such a setting can avoid excessive displacement of the fan-shaped units of the first platform 40 when folding, and the risk of the folded first platform 40 interfering with the normal operation of other components of the foldable ocean ranch cage 100.

[0084] Please refer to Figure 1 or Figure 5 In some embodiments of the foldable ocean ranch cage 100 of the invention, the second platform 50 is arranged in a plate shape, including a plurality of plate units connected in sequence along a straight line direction, the plate unit located at one end of the second platform 50 facing the central axis 11 is rotatably connected to the central axis 11, and the adjacent two plate units can be rotatably arranged so that one of the two adjacent plate units can be folded relative to the other.

[0085] In this embodiment, the second platform 50 is arranged in a plate-like shape, including multiple plate units connected in sequence along a straight line, and its total length is no less than the distance between the first platform 40 and the central axis 11. Specifically, the plate unit located at the end of the second platform 50 facing the central axis 11 is rotatably connected to the central axis 11 to rotate around the central axis 11, thereby driving the entire second platform 50 structure to rotate around the central axis 11, so that the plate unit located at the end of the second platform 50 away from the central axis 11 can dock with the multiple first platforms 40 during the rotation process. In addition, the adjacent plate units are rotatable so that one of the adjacent plate units can be folded toward the other. This arrangement can reduce the space occupied by the second platform 50 when the foldable ocean ranch cage 100 is folded by stacking the multiple plate units of the second platform 50, thereby improving the transportation efficiency of the foldable ocean ranch cage 100.

[0086] In some embodiments, two adjacent plate units can be connected by a rotating shaft mechanism so that one plate unit rotates toward the other plate unit under the drive of the rotating shaft mechanism, or the two adjacent plate units can be driven to rotate relative to each other through other rotating mechanisms such as a gear drive mechanism. The specific implementation method can be set according to actual needs and is not limited here.

[0087] It should be noted that the plate units located in the middle part of the second platform 50 can be set to the same rectangular structure so that they can be stacked on each other. The plate units located at both ends can be set to the same rectangular shape, or they can be set to fan-shaped, triangular or other shapes according to actual needs, which is not limited here.

[0088] In some embodiments, panel units sequentially connected along a straight line are defined as a group, and the second platform 50 includes two groups of panel units arranged side by side, and the two groups of panel units are rotatably connected. This configuration allows the second platform 50 to be foldable while increasing its surface area when unfolded, facilitating operations on the second platform 50. Of course, the technical solution of the present invention is not limited thereto, and the second platform 50 may also include multiple groups of panel units arranged side by side, and the multiple groups of panel units are sequentially rotatably connected. The specific implementation method can be configured according to actual needs and is not limited here.

[0089] Furthermore, the foldable ocean ranch cage 100 is also provided with a second limiting structure, which may be, but is not limited to, a limiting pin or a block, etc., for limiting the rotation path of the second platform 50 when folded; for example, in a feasible embodiment, when multiple plate units are folded in sequence until the second platform 50 is fully folded, the first platform 40 can be vertically arranged at the top of the central axis 11; such a setting can avoid excessive displacement of each plate unit when the second platform 50 is folded, and the risk of the folded second platform 50 interfering with the normal operation of other components of the foldable ocean ranch cage 100.

[0090] In some embodiments of the foldable ocean ranch cage 100 , the top surface of the first platform 40 is set lower than the bottom surface of the second platform 50 , so that the bottom of the end of the second platform 50 away from the central axis 11 can be overlapped with the top of the first platform 40 .

[0091] In this embodiment, the top surface of the first platform 40 is lower than the bottom surface of the second platform 50. With this arrangement, when the second platform 50 rotates around the central axis 11, the first platform 40 will not interfere with or hinder the movement of the second platform 50, and the end of the second platform 50 away from the central axis 11 can also be overlapped on the top of the first platform 40. At this time, the first platform 40 can support the second platform 50, thereby improving the stability of the overall structure.

[0092] The present application also proposes an installation method, which is applied to the foldable ocean ranch cage 100 as described above, and the installation method comprises the following steps:

[0093] S1, the buoyancy airbags 30 are installed at the top and bottom ends of the frame 10;

[0094] In some embodiments, the buoyancy airbag 30 expands when inflated and contracts when deflated. During installation, the deflated buoyancy airbag 30 can be first installed on the first limiting ring 1211 or the second limiting ring 1213 of the skeleton unit 12 described in the above embodiments. The buoyancy airbag 30 can then be inflated using the air supply assembly to expand its volume and confine it within the first limiting ring 1211 or the second limiting ring 1213.

[0095] S2, the frame 10 is unfolded outward from the folded state;

[0096] In some embodiments, the frame 10 includes a central axis 11 and multiple skeleton units 12, wherein the central axis 11 and the multiple skeleton units 12 can telescope in the vertical direction, and the skeleton units 12 can also telescope in the horizontal direction. By driving the central axis 11 and the multiple skeleton units 12 to extend in the vertical direction, and making the multiple skeleton units 12 extend outward in a direction away from the central axis 11, the structural size of the foldable ocean ranch cage 100 can be greatly increased.

[0097] S3, the multiple skeleton units 12 rotate around the central axis 11 until the multiple skeleton units 12 are evenly spaced around the frame 10;

[0098] In some embodiments, the multiple skeleton units 12 can rotate about the central axis 11 to separate from each other until the skeleton units 12 are arranged around the central axis 11 and the distances between the skeleton units 12 are the same. The multiple skeleton units 12 in the folded state can be unfolded by rotating outward in sequence in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction, or each skeleton unit 12 can be unfolded and rotated outward simultaneously. The specific unfolding method is not limited here.

[0099] S4. The first platform 40 and the second platform 50 are unfolded outward from the folded state.

[0100] In some embodiments, the first platform 40 is located at the top of the vertical axis 121 of the skeleton unit 12, and the second platform 50 is located at the top of the central axis 11. After the frame 10 is fully unfolded from the folded state, the multiple fan-shaped units of the first platform 40 fold outward and lie flat on the top of the vertical axis 121, and the multiple plate units of the second platform 50 fold outward in sequence and lie flat on the top of the central axis 11. The length of the second platform 50 is no less than the distance between the central axis 11 and the vertical axis 121, so that the first platform 40 and the second platform 50 can be connected, thereby providing a flexible working platform for workers.

[0101] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural transformations made by using the contents of the present invention description and drawings under the inventive concept of the present invention, or direct / indirect application in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A foldable marine ranch cage, characterized in that: The invention comprises a frame, wherein the frame comprises: a central axis extending in a vertical direction and being telescopically arranged; and A skeleton unit, wherein the skeleton unit is provided with a plurality of skeleton units, the plurality of skeleton units are arranged circumferentially around the central axis and are respectively rotatably connected to the central axis, and the skeleton unit is configured to be telescopic; the skeleton unit includes a vertical axis, the vertical axis and the central axis are spaced apart in the horizontal direction, and the vertical axis extends in the vertical direction; a first transverse axis, one end of which is disposed at the top of the vertical axis, the other end of which extends horizontally and is rotatably connected to the central axis; and a second transverse axis, one end of which is disposed at the bottom of the vertical axis, the other end of which extends horizontally and is rotatably connected to the central axis; The foldable ocean ranch cage also includes: The first platform is provided with a plurality of first platforms, each of which is provided at an end of the top of a skeleton unit away from the central axis; the first platform is arranged in a circular shape, including a plurality of fan-shaped units connected in sequence, and adjacent two fan-shaped units are rotatably arranged so that one of the adjacent fan-shaped units can be folded toward the other to achieve a foldable arrangement; the first platform also includes a first limiting structure for limiting the rotation path of the first platform when folding, and after the plurality of fan-shaped units are folded in sequence until the first platform is completely folded, the first platform can be vertically arranged at the top of the vertical axis; The second platform, one end of the second platform is rotatably arranged on the top of the central axis, and the other end extends outward away from the central axis in a horizontal direction. The second platform is arranged in a plate shape, including a plurality of plate units connected in sequence along a straight line direction. The plate unit located at the end of the second platform facing the central axis is rotatably connected to the central axis to rotate around the central axis, driving the entire second platform structure to rotate around the central axis, so that the plate unit located at the end of the second platform away from the central axis can be docked with multiple first platforms respectively during the rotation process, and the staff can go to the first platforms at different positions to carry out work; the adjacent two plate units are rotatably arranged so that one of the two adjacent plate units can be folded toward the other to achieve a foldable arrangement; the top surface of the first platform is arranged lower than the bottom surface of the second platform, so that the bottom of the end of the second platform away from the central axis can overlap the top of the first platform; The foldable ocean ranch cage also includes a buoyancy airbag, two of which are respectively arranged at the top and bottom ends of the skeleton unit, a first limiting ring is provided on the side of the top end of the vertical axis away from the first horizontal axis, the buoyancy airbags are sequentially passed through multiple first limiting rings, and a first avoidance opening is provided at the bottom of the first limiting ring; a second limiting ring is provided on the side of the bottom end of the vertical axis away from the second horizontal axis, the buoyancy airbags are sequentially passed through multiple second limiting rings, and a second avoidance opening is provided at the top of the second limiting ring; the buoyancy airbags can be respectively stuck in the first limiting ring and the second limiting ring through the first avoidance opening and the second avoidance opening in the deflated state, and cannot escape from the first avoidance opening and the second avoidance opening in the inflated state.

2. The foldable marine ranch cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vertical shaft can telescopically move in the vertical direction; The first transverse axis can be telescopically movable in a horizontal direction; and The second transverse axis can telescopically move in a horizontal direction.

3. The foldable marine ranch cage according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first transverse axis and the second transverse axis are both provided with a collar at one end facing the central axis, and the collar is rotatably sleeved on the central axis; Wherein, the rings of the plurality of skeleton units are staggered along the length direction of the central axis.

4. The foldable marine ranch cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of first magnetic components are provided on the outer side of the frame; The foldable ocean ranch cage includes a flexible net, which is provided with a plurality of second magnetic components. Each of the first magnetic components is adsorbed and connected with a second magnetic component so that the flexible net can be detachably arranged around the outside of the frame.

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