Cage components

Abstract

The present invention discloses a cage assembly, which includes a base and a box body. The base extends along an axial direction. A plurality of boxes are provided, and the plurality of boxes are arranged at intervals around the base. Each box body is connected to the base in a circumferential sliding manner around the axis. The box body defines a receiving cavity for accommodating objects to be cultured. The box body includes a net and a flow suppression part, the net and the flow suppression part jointly wrap the receiving cavity, and the flow suppression part is connected to the net. The flow suppression part is configured to be able to rotate the box body around the axis under the action of water flow, so as to clean the net by water flow. The cage assembly of the present invention can use water flow to drive the box body to rotate, so that the water flow flushes the net from multiple angles, avoids the existence of water flow dead corners in the net, realizes self-cleaning of the net, reduces the frequency of manual replacement or cleaning of the net, and saves breeding costs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of aquaculture, and in particular to a net cage assembly. Background Art

[0002] A cage is a type of aquaculture equipment, which usually includes a frame and a net. The organisms to be cultured can be placed inside the cage and then placed in a natural water environment for culture.

[0003] In the prior art, the netting on the surface of the cage creates dead spots where water flow is blocked. Dirt, weeds, and algae easily accumulate on the netting, affecting its filtration effectiveness. This can lead to a lack of oxygen and nutrients inside the cage, polluting the water and causing bacterial growth. This prevents the cage from providing a suitable growth environment for the organisms, hindering their normal development. Consequently, existing cages require frequent manual replacement or cleaning of the netting, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive, increasing aquaculture costs. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention aims to address at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention provides a cage assembly that utilizes water flow to drive the cage's rotation, allowing the water to flush the net from multiple angles, eliminating dead spots in the net and achieving self-cleaning. This reduces the frequency of manual net replacement or cleaning, thereby saving aquaculture costs.

[0005] An embodiment of the present invention provides a cage assembly for aquaculture, the cage assembly comprising:

[0006] A base extending along the axis direction;

[0007] A plurality of boxes are provided, the plurality of boxes are spaced apart and arranged around the base, each box being connected to the base by sliding around the axis, the boxes defining a receiving cavity for accommodating the objects to be cultured, the boxes comprising a net and a flow suppression portion, the net and the flow suppression portion jointly wrapping the receiving cavity, and the flow suppression portion being connected to the net;

[0008] The flow suppression portion is configured to be able to rotate the box around the axis under the action of water flow, so as to clean the net through the water flow.

[0009] In some embodiments, the box body includes a first side wall and a second side wall arranged opposite to each other in a direction perpendicular to the axis, and the plane where the first side wall is located and the plane where the second side wall is located are separated on both sides of the axis; wherein,

[0010] The flow suppression portion at least partially covers the first side wall;

[0011] or,

[0012] The flow suppression portion at least partially covers the second side wall.

[0013] In some embodiments, the box body includes multiple mesh frames, and the multiple mesh frames can jointly define the accommodating cavity. The flow suppression part is connected to the mesh through the mesh frames, and the adjacent mesh frames are rotatably connected so that any one of the mesh frames can fit with the adjacent mesh frame.

[0014] In some embodiments, the cage assembly includes a support frame, the support frame is sleeved with the base, a plurality of boxes surround the support frame, and each box is connected to the outer side of the support frame away from the base.

[0015] In some embodiments, the support frame includes a rotating part and a connecting part, the connecting part surrounds the rotating part, the connecting part is connected to the outer periphery of the rotating part around the circumference of the axis, the box is connected to the connecting part, the base has a sliding groove surrounding the axis, and the rotating part is sleeved on the sliding groove to enable the box to rotate relative to the base.

[0016] In some embodiments, the cage assembly includes a lifting assembly, and the lifting assembly includes a first base and a first telescopic assembly. The first base and the base are arranged relative to each other along the axial direction. One end of the first telescopic assembly is connected to the first base, and the other end is connected to the base. The base is configured to be able to move toward or away from the first base through the first telescopic assembly.

[0017] In some embodiments, the lifting assembly includes a second base and a second telescopic assembly, the second base and the base are separated on both sides of the first base along the axial direction, one end of the second telescopic assembly is connected to the first base, and the other end is connected to the second base, and the second base is configured to be able to move toward or away from the first base through the second telescopic assembly.

[0018] In some embodiments, the cage assembly includes an airbag, which is fixedly connected to the first base and is disposed on a side of the first base facing the base.

[0019] In some embodiments, adjacent screen frames are connected by the flexible connector, so that any screen frame can fit with its adjacent screen frame.

[0020] In some embodiments, the net garment is detachably connected to the net frame;

[0021] and / or,

[0022] The flow suppression portion is detachably connected to the screen frame.

[0023] According to the above embodiments, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0024] In the technical solution of this application, a net cage assembly comprises multiple boxes and a base, with the boxes being equipped with flow suppression members. The boxes are spaced apart around the base and connected to the base in a circumferentially sliding manner about an axis. When the boxes are placed in a body of water for aquaculture, the flow suppression members suppress the flow of water, allowing the water flow to drive the multiple boxes to rotate about the axis relative to the base. Compared to methods where the boxes are fixed to the water body, this solution allows water to flow evenly through all locations of the boxes, avoiding dead spots in the net. This effectively reduces the adhesion of dirt, aquatic plants, algae, etc., enables self-cleaning of the net, and ensures the net's filtration effectiveness. Furthermore, the rotating boxes increase the oxygen content within the boxes, ensuring an environment suitable for the survival of the aquacultured organisms. Furthermore, because the water flow drives the boxes to rotate, the water flow can flush the net from multiple angles, enhancing the net's cleaning effect and ensuring uniform cleaning across the multiple boxes, avoiding uneven cleaning of some boxes. Therefore, this solution can reduce the frequency of manual replacement or cleaning of nets and save breeding costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] 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.

[0026] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the cage assembly of some embodiments of the present invention; wherein the cage assembly is in working state;

[0027] Figure 2 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a cage assembly according to some embodiments of the present invention; wherein the cage assembly is in a folded state;

[0028] Figure 3 is an exploded schematic diagram of a lifting assembly and a base in some embodiments of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the structure of the box of some embodiments of the present invention; wherein the box is in working state;

[0030] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the box structure of some embodiments of the present invention; wherein all parts of the box are unfolded;

[0031] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the folding of the box body of some embodiments of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the structure of the support frame of some embodiments of the present invention.

[0033] In the accompanying drawings, each reference numeral represents:

[0034] Cage assembly 10;

[0035] Base 100; slide 110;

[0036] Box body 200; accommodating chamber 210; mesh 220; flow suppression portion 230; mesh frame 240; first side wall 250;

[0037] a second side wall 260;

[0038] Support frame 300; rotating portion 310; connecting portion 320;

[0039] Lifting assembly 400; first base 410; limiting frame 411; airbag 412; fixing ring 413; first telescopic assembly 420; second base 430; second telescopic assembly 440;

[0040] Axis direction Z.

[0041] 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

[0042] 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.

[0043] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components under a certain specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0044] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the present invention, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or suggesting their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features limited to "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In addition, if "and / or", "and / or" or "and / or" appear in the full text, its meaning includes three parallel schemes. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes scheme A, or scheme B, or a scheme in which A and B are satisfied at the same time. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement it. When the combination of technical solutions is mutually contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0045] In the prior art, the netting on the surface of the cage creates dead spots where water flow is blocked. Dirt, weeds, and algae easily accumulate on the netting, affecting its filtration effectiveness. This can lead to a lack of oxygen and nutrients inside the cage, polluting the water and causing bacterial growth. This prevents the cage from providing a suitable growth environment for the organisms, hindering their normal development. Consequently, existing cages require frequent manual replacement or cleaning of the netting, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive, increasing aquaculture costs.

[0046] In view of this, the embodiment of the present invention proposes a cage assembly 10, which can use the water flow load to drive the box 200 to move, so that the water can flow evenly through the net 220, avoiding the existence of water flow dead corners in the net 220, and realizing the self-cleaning of the net 220. It can be understood that the cage assembly 10 of the present invention can be used for aquaculture in many water environments such as rivers, lakes, and seas. Figures 1 to 7 The net cage assembly 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described below. Specifically, the net cage assembly 10 includes a base 100 and a housing 200 .

[0047] The base 100 is used to connect the box 200. The base 100 can be set to a variety of structures. In some embodiments, the outer contour of the base 100 can be circular. In other embodiments, the outer contour of the base 100 can also be annular. The specific shape can be determined according to the actual situation. In some embodiments of the present invention, the annular base 100 is used as an example. Figure 1 and Figure 3 .

[0048] Reference Figures 1 to 3, the base 100 extends along the axial direction. It will be understood that when a circular or annular base 100 is selected, the axial direction refers to the direction of the central rotation axis of the base 100. When a square base 100 is selected, the axial direction refers to the midline passing through the intersection of two diagonals on opposite sides of the base 100.

[0049] The number of boxes 200 can be multiple. The boxes 200 are spaced apart around the base 100. Specifically, the boxes 200 are spaced apart along the outer side of the base 100 in a circumferential direction around the axis. It is understood that in some embodiments, the boxes 200 can be spaced evenly apart. In other embodiments, the boxes 200 can be spaced unevenly apart. The specific arrangement depends on the actual situation. It should be noted that each cage assembly 10 can be relatively independent, allowing for targeted fishing in a specific cage assembly 10.

[0050] Each box 200 is connected to the base 100 by sliding circumferentially about its axis, allowing water flow to drive the box 200 to slide relative to the base 100, thereby achieving self-cleaning of the net 220. It should be noted that in some embodiments, a slider can be provided on the box 200, and a slide groove 110 can be provided on the base 100 to enable the box 200 to slide relative to the base 100. In other embodiments, a support frame 300 can be added between the base 100 and the box 200 to drive the box 200 to rotate about the base 100. The specific configuration can be determined according to actual conditions.

[0051] The housing 200 is the main part of the cage assembly 10, and the housing 200 can define a holding cavity 210 for accommodating the objects to be cultured. The housing 200 can be set to a variety of structural types. In some embodiments, the outer contour of the housing 200 can be circular. In other embodiments, the outer contour of the housing 200 can be square. In other embodiments, the outer contour of the housing 200 can be elliptical, etc. Some embodiments of the present invention take the square cage assembly 10 as an example. Specifically, the housing 200 includes a net frame 240, which can form the skeleton of the housing 200 for supporting the net 220. The net frame 240 can be made of steel pipes or iron pipes, etc., and can be strengthened or changed in shape as needed to adapt to different breeding scenarios and needs.

[0052] The enclosure 200 includes a net 220. Net 220 is an integral component of the enclosure 200 and isolates the cultured animals within the cage assembly 10, protecting them from external interference and preventing their escape or loss. Net 220 can be made of materials such as polyethylene, polyurethane, or nylon. The mesh size and wire diameter of net 220 can be customized based on the species being cultivated and desired.

[0053] The housing 200 also includes a flow suppression portion 230. The flow suppression portion 230 is a component on the housing 200 that suppresses the flow of water. By setting the flow suppression portion 230, the flow of water can be hindered so that the water flow drives the housing 200 to rotate around the axis. It can be understood that in order for the flow suppression portion 230 to have a better flow suppression effect, the arrangement direction of the flow suppression portion 230 should intersect with the direction of water flow. That is, the arrangement direction of the flow suppression portion 230 can be inclined to the direction of water flow, or it can be perpendicular to the direction of water flow. It should be noted that the flow suppression portion 230 can be directly set as a solid plate, or it can be set as a mesh structure with smaller gaps, etc.

[0054] The mesh 220 and the flow suppression portion 230 jointly wrap the accommodating chamber 210, that is, the mesh 220 and the flow suppression portion 230 are both arranged on the outer wall surface of the frame, so that the mesh 220, the flow suppression portion 230 and the frame jointly define the accommodating chamber 210. The flow suppression portion 230 is connected to the mesh 220. It can be understood that in some embodiments, the flow suppression portion 230 is directly connected to the mesh 220, that is, the flow suppression portion 230 and the mesh 220 jointly form a part of the side wall of the box body 200. In other embodiments, the flow suppression portion 230 can be connected to the mesh 220 through the mesh frame 240, that is, the flow suppression portion 230 and the mesh 220 each form an independent side wall, refer to Figures 4 to 6 .

[0055] In the technical solution of the present application, the cage assembly 10 comprises multiple boxes 200 and a base 100. The boxes 200 are provided with flow suppression portions 230. The boxes 200 are spaced apart around the base 100 and connected to the base 100 in a circumferentially sliding manner about an axis. When the boxes 200 are placed in a body of water for aquaculture, the flow suppression portions 230 suppress the flow of water, allowing the water flow to drive the multiple boxes 200 to rotate about their axes relative to the base 100. Compared to methods that fix the boxes 200 to the water, in this solution, water flows evenly through all locations of the boxes 200, avoiding dead spots in the net 220. This effectively reduces the adhesion of dirt, aquatic plants, algae, etc., enables self-cleaning of the net 220, and ensures its filtration effectiveness. Furthermore, the rotating boxes 200 increase the oxygen content within the boxes 200, ensuring an environment suitable for the survival of the aquacultured organisms. Furthermore, because the water flow can drive the box 200 to rotate, the water flow can flush the net 220 from multiple angles, enhancing the water flow's cleaning effect on the net 220 and ensuring a uniform cleaning effect across multiple boxes 200, thereby preventing uneven cleaning of some boxes 200. Therefore, this solution can reduce the frequency of manual replacement or cleaning of the net 220, saving farming costs.

[0056] Reference Figure 1 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5In some embodiments, the housing 200 includes a first sidewall 250 and a second sidewall 260 that are arranged opposite each other along a direction perpendicular to the axis. It should be noted that the first sidewall 250 and the second sidewall 260 both refer to the outer walls formed by the screen frame 240. The planes of the first sidewall 250 and the second sidewall 260 are located on opposite sides of the axis. That is, when viewed from a specific direction, the first sidewall 250 and the second sidewall 260 are opposite each other along the axis.

[0057] The flow suppression portion 230 may be provided on the first side wall 250. Specifically, the flow suppression portion 230 at least partially covers the first side wall 250. In some embodiments, the flow suppression portion 230 may completely cover the first side wall 250. Figures 4 to 6 In other embodiments, the flow suppression portion 230 may partially cover the first sidewall 250. It is understood that in other embodiments, the flow suppression portion 230 may be provided in multiple locations, and the flow suppression portions 230 may be spaced apart. It is understood that the flow suppression portions 230 may be spaced evenly apart or spaced apart. It should be noted that the flow suppression portions 230 may be connected by the mesh 220.

[0058] Additionally, the flow suppression portion 230 may also be provided on the second side wall 260. Specifically, the flow suppression portion 230 at least partially covers the second side wall 260. In some embodiments, the flow suppression portion 230 may completely cover the second side wall 260. In other embodiments, the flow suppression portion 230 may also partially cover the second side wall 260. It is understood that in other embodiments, the flow suppression portion 230 may also be provided in multiple locations, and the flow suppression portions 230 at each location may be spaced apart. It is understood that the flow suppression portion 230 may be provided between the first side wall 250 and the second side wall 260, so that the water flow passes through the other side wall opposite thereto and pushes the flow suppression portion 230 to drive the box body 200 to rotate.

[0059] The housing 200 includes a plurality of screen frames 240. When a cylindrical housing 200 is used, the screen frames 240 may be circular. When a square housing 200 is used, the screen frames 240 may be square. Figure 4 In some embodiments of the present application, a square mesh frame 240 is used as an example. Multiple square mesh frames 240 can be combined to define a square accommodating cavity 210. The mesh 220 and the flow suppression portion 230 together enclose the square accommodating cavity 210. The flow suppression portion 230 is connected to the mesh 220 via the mesh frame 240.

[0060] Adjacent net frames 240 are rotatably connected. Specifically, in some embodiments, the net frames 240 can be rotatably connected via flexible connectors. In other embodiments, the net cage assemblies 10 are rotatably connected via connectors and pins, depending on the actual situation. It should be noted that the flexible connectors can be made of materials such as nylon, polyethylene, or polyurethane.

[0061] The plurality of mesh frames 240 connected in rotation can make any mesh frame 240 fit in with its adjacent mesh frame 240. In other words, the wall surface of one mesh frame 240 can fit completely in with its adjacent wall surface. Figure 2 and Figure 6 The folded mesh frame 240 can reduce the space occupied by the box 200, greatly improving the portability of the mesh cage assembly 10. Compared with the method of reassembling and connecting each separate mesh frame 240, this solution can improve the assembly efficiency of the box 200.

[0062] The base 100 includes a drive unit. This drive unit can be connected to the housing 200 and is used to drive the housing 200 to rotate about its axis. It should be noted that in some embodiments, the drive unit can be installed in the water to increase the water flow velocity at the net cage assembly 10. This accelerated water flow propels the housing 200 to rotate about its axis, further eliminating dead zones in the water flow, reducing the adhesion of dirt, weeds, algae, etc., and improving the cleaning effect of the net 220. In other embodiments, a drive motor can also be provided and connected to the housing 200 to increase the rotation speed of the housing 200. It should be noted that when the housing 200 is driven about its axis by an external motor, it can be driven to rotate in the opposite direction of the water flow, increasing the speed difference between the housing 200 and the water flow, thereby more efficiently cleaning the net 220. Alternatively, the housing 200 can be driven to rotate in the direction of the water flow, further increasing its rotation speed. Of course, the motor can also be used to drive the housing 200 to rotate about the axis in the direction of water flow for a predetermined time or path, and then drive the housing 200 to rotate about the axis in the opposite direction of water flow, thereby achieving a more ideal cleaning effect of the net 220. The specific setting can be determined according to actual conditions.

[0063] In some embodiments, reference Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 7 The cage assembly 10 includes a support frame 300. The support frame 300 is used to support and connect the cages 200. The specific structure of the support frame 300 can be determined based on the structure of the base 100. The support frame 300 is nested around the base 100, meaning that the support frame 300 can rotate relative to the base 100. Multiple cages 200 are arranged around the support frame 300, with each cage 200 connected to the outer side of the support frame 300 facing away from the base 100.

[0064] In some embodiments, the support frame 300 includes a rotating portion 310 and a connecting portion 320. It should be noted that the rotating portion 310 refers to the main part of the support frame 300 that can rotate relative to the base 100, and the connecting portion 320 refers to the part of the support frame 300 used to connect to the box body 200. It can be understood that the connecting portion 320 is arranged around the rotating portion 310. Specifically, the connecting portion 320 can be arranged on the outside of the rotating portion 310 around the circumference of the axis. The connecting portion 320 and the rotating portion 310 can be integrally formed or can be separately formed and then connected. Some embodiments of the present invention take the combination of a polygonal connecting portion 320 and a circular rotating portion 310 as an example. It can be understood that any rod on the periphery of the polygonal connecting portion 320 can be connected to a box body 200.

[0065] The connecting portion 320 is connected to the outer periphery of the rotating portion 310 circumferentially around the axis, allowing the connecting portion 320 to rotate with the rotating portion 310. The housing 200 is connected to the connecting portion 320. Specifically, the housing 200 and the connecting portion 320 are removably connected to facilitate cleaning and replacement of the housing 200 and the mesh 220. It will be understood that the rotating portion 310 can drive the connecting portion 320 to rotate the housing 200 around the axis relative to the base 100.

[0066] The base 100 has a chute 110 surrounding the axis. Specifically, the chute 110 is located on the side of the base 100 facing away from the axis. The rotating portion 310 is sleeved within the chute 110. Specifically, the rotating portion 310 can be a ring that fits within the chute 110, allowing the housing 200 to rotate relative to the base 100 under water flow loads.

[0067] In some embodiments, reference Figures 1 to 3 The cage assembly 10 includes a lifting assembly 400, which is used to position the cage 200 at different water depths to accommodate the aquaculture needs of different organisms. The lifting assembly 400 includes a first base 410 and a first telescopic assembly 420. The first base 410 is used to connect and mount the first telescopic assembly 420. The outer contour of the first base 410 can be circular, square, or polygonal. The embodiment of the present invention uses a circular first base 410 as an example. The first telescopic assembly 420 can be composed of multiple telescopic rods, the specific number of which depends on the actual situation.

[0068] The first base 410 and the base 100 are arranged opposite each other along the axis. One end of the first telescopic assembly 420 is connected to the first base 410, and the other end is connected to the base 100. It can be understood that by providing the lifting assembly 400, the base 100 can be moved along the axis toward or away from the first base 410. Because multiple boxes 200 are connected to the base 100, the lifting assembly 400 can move the boxes 200 to different depths, facilitating the placement and catching of the boxes 200 and adapting to the water depth requirements of different aquaculture organisms, thus expanding the scope of application.

[0069] In some embodiments, reference Figures 1 to 3 The lifting assembly 400 includes a second base 430 and a second telescopic assembly 440. The second base 430 is used to connect and mount the second telescopic assembly 440. The outer contour of the second base 430 can be circular, square, or polygonal. In this embodiment, a circular second base 430 is used as an example. Similar to the first telescopic assembly 420, the second telescopic assembly 440 can be assembled using multiple telescopic rods.

[0070] The second base 430 and the base 100 are separated on both sides of the first base 410 along the axis direction. Figure 1 and Figure 3 The second base 430 is located at the upper end along the axial direction, and the base 100 is located at the lower end along the axial direction. One end of the second telescopic assembly 440 is connected to the first base 410, and the other end is connected to the second base 430. The second base 430 is configured to move toward or away from the first base 410 via the second telescopic assembly 440. Therefore, the height of the second base 430 can be adjusted as needed during the folding and installation of the cage assembly 10, facilitating work for construction personnel and reducing the impact of water loads on construction personnel and equipment.

[0071] In some embodiments, reference Figures 1 to 3 The cage assembly 10 includes an airbag 412. The airbag 412 is fixedly connected to the first base 410 and is located on the side of the first base 410 facing the base 100. It will be appreciated that the airbag 412 provides buoyancy for the entire cage assembly 10. The airbag 412 can be made of polyethylene foam or polyurethane. The first base 410 can also be provided with a fixing ring 413. The fixing ring 413 can be connected to an anchor chain, which can then be connected to an underwater anchoring structure, thereby facilitating the securing of the entire cage assembly 10 in a predetermined position.

[0072] Understandable, refer to Figures 1 to 3A limit frame may also be provided on the first base 410, and the structure of the limit frame is determined according to the structure of the airbag 412. A cavity may be formed inside the limit frame to facilitate the fixing of the airbag 412 in the cavity and ensure the stability of the connection of the airbag 412.

[0073] It should be noted that, in some embodiments, the mesh 220 can be detachably connected to the mesh frame 240 to facilitate replacement or cleaning of the mesh 220 on the mesh frame 240. Similarly, the flow suppression portion 230 can be detachably connected to the mesh frame 240 to facilitate replacement and cleaning of the flow suppression portion 230.

[0074] The following describes a method for using the cage assembly 10 according to an embodiment.

[0075] First, fold the cage assembly 10, refer to Figure 2 , transport the cage assembly 10 to a predetermined location.

[0076] Next, unfold each box 200 and refer to Figure 5 . And assemble the parts of the box 200 into a cube, refer to Figure 4 .

[0077] Then, the first telescopic assembly 420 and the second telescopic assembly 440 are connected to the first base 410 and the second base 430 to complete the assembly of the lifting assembly 400, and the lifting assembly 400 is connected to the base 100. The airbag 412 is fixed to the side of the first base 410 facing the base 100 using the limit frame 411. Figure 3 It is understood that during the assembly process, the height of the second base 430 relative to the first base 410 can be adjusted by the second telescopic assembly 440 to facilitate assembly by construction workers.

[0078] Finally, a support frame 300 is set on the periphery of the base 100. And multiple cage components 10 are connected to the support frame 300. Figure 1 The arrangement depth of the cage assembly 10 is adjusted by the first telescopic assembly 420 to adapt to the living environment of the organisms to be cultured.

[0079] It should be noted that when the organisms to be cultured need to be caught, the first telescopic assembly 420 can be adjusted to retract the base 100 and the cage assembly 10 to near the water surface to facilitate targeted fishing.

[0080] The technical features of the above-mentioned embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. In order to make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-mentioned embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0081] While embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, and that the scope of the invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A cage assembly for aquaculture, characterized in that: include: A base extending along an axial direction and having a slide groove surrounding the axis; A plurality of boxes are arranged at intervals around the base and are connected to the base in a circumferential sliding manner around the axis. The boxes define a accommodating cavity and include a mesh, a flow suppression portion, a first side wall and a second side wall arranged opposite to each other in a direction perpendicular to the axis, and a plurality of mesh frames. The mesh and the flow suppression portion wrap the accommodating cavity, the flow suppression portion is connected to the mesh, and the flow suppression portion can be affected by water flow to cause the box to rotate around the axis. The plane where the first side wall is located and the plane where the second side wall is located are separated on both sides of the axis, and at least part of the flow suppression portion covers the first side wall or the second side wall. The plurality of mesh frames jointly define the accommodating cavity. The flow suppression portion is connected to the mesh through the mesh frames, and adjacent mesh frames are rotatably connected to each other. A support frame is sleeved on the base and includes a rotating portion and a connecting portion, the connecting portion is connected to the rotating portion around the axis, the rotating portion is sleeved on the slide groove, a plurality of boxes surround the support frame and are connected to the outer side of the support frame away from the base, and the boxes are connected to the connecting portion; The lifting assembly includes a first base, a first telescopic assembly, a second base and a second telescopic assembly. The first base and the base are arranged opposite to each other along the axial direction. One end of the first telescopic assembly is connected to the first base, and the other end is connected to the base. The base can move relative to the first base through the first telescopic assembly. The second base and the base are separated on both sides of the first base along the axial direction. One end of the second telescopic assembly is connected to the first base, and the other end is connected to the second base. The second base can move relative to the first base through the second telescopic assembly.

2. The cage assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box body includes a flexible connector, and adjacent screen frames are connected by the flexible connector.

3. The cage assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The net is detachably connected to the net frame; and / or, The flow suppression portion is detachably connected to the screen frame.

4. The cage assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The cage assembly includes an air bag, which is fixedly connected to the first base and is arranged on a side of the first base facing the base.

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