A timing device for feeding fish in aquaculture

By designing a timed feeding device for aquaculture with basic and connecting components, the device utilizes buoyancy and gravity to regulate feeding time and amount, solving the problems of imperfect structure and poor practicality of existing devices, and achieving efficient and low-cost timed feeding.

CN118680111BActive Publication Date: 2026-02-10SOUTH CHINA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY

Patent Information

Application Number
CN202410881882.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-03
Publication Date
2026-02-10
Estimated Expiration
2044-07-03

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Technical Problem

Existing timed feeding devices for aquaculture are structurally flawed, expensive, and impractical. They cannot adjust the feeding interval and amount according to the growth of aquatic organisms, and are prone to problems such as untimely or insufficient feeding.

Method used

A timed feeding device comprising a base component, a connecting component, and a storage component was designed. It floats on the water surface using buoyancy components and a support frame, and adjusts the feeding time and amount by gravity and a rotating disc. The device achieves timed feeding with a simple structure, reducing costs.

Benefits of technology

It improves feeding efficiency, reduces costs, and allows for adjustments to feeding time and amount based on the growth of aquatic organisms, ensuring timely and appropriate feeding and promoting the growth of aquatic organisms.

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Abstract

The application provides a kind of aquaculture timed feed device, relating to feeding device technical field, including: basic component;The basic component includes mounting plate and buoyancy piece, lifting piece is slidably installed on support frame, the compression ratio of spring between lifting piece and support plate is changed by adjusting lifting piece, and then the trigger value of the weight of support plate can be adjusted, so that the interval of feeding time can be adjusted in time according to the growth of aquatic organisms, by setting plug-in cylinder and rotating disc on storage tank, rotating the rotating disc, the more feed can flow out from the storage tank, and the use of lifting piece can adjust the feeding amount of each feed according to the growth of aquatic organisms, solve the problem that the practicality of the timed feed device for aquaculture is poor, it is inconvenient to adjust the interval and feeding amount of each feeding according to the growth of aquatic organisms, and the problem of not feeding in time or feeding less easily occurs.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of feeding device technology, and in particular to a timed feeding device for aquaculture. Background Technology

[0002] Aquaculture is a production activity involving the breeding, cultivation, and harvesting of aquatic plants and animals under human control. With the improvement of science and technology and the expansion of market demand, the aquaculture industry is constantly developing and improving. In the current aquaculture process, feeding is usually done manually or by machine.

[0003] For example, application number CN201810000079.6 discloses an aquatic feed feeding device, including a slide bar with a slider, a rotating plate below the slider, a motor A inside the slider, a feed thrower and an aerator below the rotating plate, the feed thrower also including a connecting rod, a barrel A below the connecting rod, a horizontal plate A on the right side of the connecting rod, a fixed rod below the horizontal plate A, a motor B below the fixed rod, the motor B connected to an auger A, a feed pipe on the barrel A, a storage box on the feed pipe, a feed inlet on the storage box, a horizontal plate B on the feed pipe, a feed outlet on the horizontal plate B, a rocker arm A on the horizontal plate B, a rotating shaft on the barrel A, a bevel gear B on the rotating shaft, a bevel gear A on the motor B, an opening A below the barrel A, an arc plate below the opening A, a motor B below the barrel A, a disc A on the motor B, a crank A on the disc A, a rocker arm B on the crank A, and the aerator also including a compressed air bladder. This invention facilitates feeding and has a good feeding effect.

[0004] However, the feeding structure in the current timed feeding device design for aquaculture is not perfect. Most existing feeding devices use electric drive for feeding. Therefore, these feeding devices are not only expensive, but also subject to certain limitations in use. Furthermore, the existing timed feeding devices for aquaculture are not very practical, and it is inconvenient to adjust the feeding interval and amount according to the growth of aquatic organisms, which can easily lead to untimely or insufficient feeding. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the above problems, one objective of this application is to overcome these shortcomings, and more specifically, to provide a timed feeding device for aquaculture that simplifies the structure of the feeding device, reduces the cost of using the feeding structure, and improves the practicality of the feeding structure. The feeding interval and the amount of feed can be adjusted according to the growth of aquatic organisms, thereby better promoting the growth of aquatic organisms.

[0006] In a first aspect, this disclosure provides a timed feeding device for aquaculture, specifically comprising: a base component; the base component includes a mounting plate and a buoyancy component, the mounting plate being a circular structure; the buoyancy component being fixedly installed at the bottom of the mounting plate; a connecting component is provided on the base component, the support frame of the connecting component being located at the upper end of the mounting plate, and the bottom of the support frame being inserted into a mounting groove at the upper end of the mounting plate, and the support frame contacting a rod inserted into the mounting groove; a storage component is provided on the connecting component, the storage tank of the storage component being located at the top of the support frame, and the connecting post at the outer end of the storage tank being inserted into a top rod on the outer side of the support frame, the bottom of the storage tank extending from the upper end of the support frame, and the rotating disk at the outer end of the storage tank contacting a sleeve on the inner side of the support frame.

[0007] Preferably, the basic components include: a mounting slot and a plug rod; the mounting slot is located at the middle of the upper end of the mounting plate, and a circular through hole is provided at the periphery of the mounting slot; the plug rod is inserted horizontally in a ring shape into the circular through hole at the periphery of the mounting slot.

[0008] Preferably, the connecting assembly includes: a support frame and a top rod; the support frame has four sets of cylindrical structures on its middle side; the top rod is located at the top of the support frame.

[0009] Preferably, the connecting assembly includes: a lifting component and a fastening bolt; the lifting component is slidably mounted on a cylindrical rod at the middle position of the support frame; the fastening bolt is threaded laterally onto the side end of the lifting component, and the end of the fastening bolt abuts against the cylindrical rod of the support frame.

[0010] Preferably, the connecting assembly includes: a support plate and a sleeve; the support plate is disposed on the inner side of the support frame, and the circular rods at both ends of the support plate are slidably mounted on the cylindrical rods of the support frame, and an elastic element is provided between the circular rods at the side ends of the support plate and the lifting component, and a conical protrusion structure is provided on the upper end surface of the support plate; the sleeve overlaps on the support plate, and the circular rod at the outer end of the sleeve is slidably engaged with the cylindrical rod on the support frame.

[0011] Preferably, the storage component includes: a storage tank and a docking post; the storage tank has a funnel-shaped structure; the docking post is annularly located at the lower end of the outer side of the storage tank, and a circular groove is formed on the inner side of the docking post.

[0012] Preferably, the storage component includes: a plug and a secondary hole A; the plug is inserted into the bottom of the storage container, and a circular through hole is provided in the middle of the plug; the secondary hole A is equidistantly provided on one side of the bottom of the plug, and the secondary hole A is adjacent to the circular through hole at the bottom of the plug.

[0013] Preferably, the storage component includes: a rotating disk and a secondary hole B; the rotating disk is rotatably mounted on the outer bottom of the storage tank, and a circular through hole is provided at the center of the rotating disk, and the circular through hole at the bottom of the rotating disk is connected to the circular through hole at the bottom of the insert; the secondary hole B is equidistantly provided at the bottom of the rotating disk, and the secondary hole B can be connected to the secondary hole A by the rotation of the rotating disk.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0015] 1. This invention sets up a basic component and a connecting component. A support frame is inserted into the mounting groove on the mounting plate, and a rod is inserted into the side end of the mounting groove to limit the support frame. A storage tank containing feed is inserted into the upper end of the support frame. When in use, this device can drift away from the shore and float with the water. By moving and feeding at the same time, the feeding efficiency can be improved, which is more conducive to the feeding of aquatic organisms.

[0016] 2. This invention incorporates a connecting component and a storage component. A storage tank is inserted into a support frame, and a support plate with a conical structure is slidably installed on the support frame. A connecting sleeve is also slidably installed on the support frame, covering the support plate. In use, feed leaks through the storage tank into the inner side of the support plate and the connecting sleeve. As the feed accumulates on the support plate, gravity pushes the support plate downwards. During the downward slide, the support plate separates from the connecting sleeve, causing the feed to spill out and achieving the purpose of feeding. This feeding device has a simple structure, low cost, and can achieve the purpose of timed feeding without any form of drive.

[0017] 3. This invention incorporates a connecting component and a storage component. A lifting component is slidably installed on the support frame. By adjusting the lifting component, the compression ratio of the spring between the lifting component and the support plate can be changed, thereby adjusting the trigger value of the weight of the support plate's descent. This allows for timely adjustment of the feeding interval based on the growth of aquatic organisms. By installing a plug and a rotating disc on the storage tank, rotating the rotating disc connects the secondary hole B and the secondary hole A, allowing more feed to flow out of the storage tank. Combined with the use of the lifting component, the amount of feed given each time can be adjusted according to the growth of aquatic organisms. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The advantages of this disclosure will be more clearly demonstrated by the accompanying drawings, which will provide a better understanding of the present disclosure. The drawings described herein are for illustrative purposes only, representing selected embodiments and not all possible implementations, and are not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure.

[0019] In the attached diagram:

[0020] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0021] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the split structure according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0022] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the bottom connection structure according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0023] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the planar cross-section structure of the connecting component and the storage component according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0024] Figure 5 A top view of the basic components and connecting components according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0025] Figure 6 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a connection component according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0026] Figure 7 The invention is illustrated by an embodiment of the invention. Figure 6 This leads to an enlarged structural diagram of part A.

[0027] Figure 8 A cross-sectional structural diagram of the storage component according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0028] List of reference numerals

[0029] 1. Basic components;

[0030] 101. Mounting plate; 1011. Buoyancy component;

[0031] 102. Mounting slot; 1021. Insert rod;

[0032] 2. Connecting components;

[0033] 201. Support frame; 2011. Top rod;

[0034] 202. Lifting component; 2021. Fastening bolts;

[0035] 203. Support plate; 204. Connecting piece;

[0036] 3. Store components;

[0037] 301, storage tank; 3011, docking column;

[0038] 302, Insert; 3021, Secondary Hole A;

[0039] 303, Rotary disk; 3031, Secondary hole B. Detailed Implementation

[0040] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. Based on the described embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0041] Example 1: Please refer to Figures 1 to 8 As shown:

[0042] This invention provides a timed feeding device for aquaculture, comprising: a base component 1; the base component 1 includes a mounting plate 101 and a buoyancy component 1011, the mounting plate 101 having a circular structure; the buoyancy component 1011 being fixedly installed at the bottom of the mounting plate 101; a connecting component 2 is provided on the base component 1, the support frame 201 of the connecting component 2 being located at the upper end of the mounting plate 101, and the bottom of the support frame 201 being inserted into the mounting groove 102 at the upper end of the mounting plate 101, and supporting... The support frame 201 contacts the insertion rod 1021 in the mounting groove 102; the connecting assembly 2 is provided with a storage assembly 3, the storage tank 301 of the storage assembly 3 is located on the top of the support frame 201, and the docking post 3011 at the outer end of the storage tank 301 is inserted into the top rod 2011 on the outer side of the support frame 201. The bottom of the storage tank 301 extends into the upper end of the support frame 201, and the rotating disk 303 at the outer end of the storage tank 301 contacts the sleeve 204 on the inner side of the support frame 201.

[0043] As a second embodiment of this application, based on the first embodiment, such as Figure 3 and 5 As shown, the basic component 1 includes: a mounting groove 102 and a plug rod 1021; the mounting groove 102 is located at the middle of the upper end of the mounting plate 101, and a circular through hole is provided at the periphery of the mounting groove 102; the plug rod 1021 is inserted horizontally in a ring into the circular through hole at the periphery of the mounting groove 102.

[0044] This application provides a circular mounting plate 101, which allows the support frame 201 to float on water. An annular buoyancy member 1011, installed at the bottom of the mounting plate 101, increases buoyancy when the plate floats. A circular mounting groove 102 allows the support frame 201 to be installed on the mounting plate 101 by inserting its bottom into the groove. A cylindrical insert rod 1021, inserted laterally into the groove and in contact with the support frame 201, limits the bottom position of the support frame 201 within the groove, preventing it from detaching.

[0045] As a third embodiment of this application, based on embodiment one, such as Figure 4 and 7 As shown, the connecting assembly 2 includes: a support frame 201 and a top rod 2011; the support frame 201 has four sets of cylindrical structures on its middle side; the top rod 2011 is located on the top of the support frame 201; a lifting component 202 and a fastening bolt 2021; the lifting component 202 is slidably mounted on the cylindrical rod in the middle position of the support frame 201; the fastening bolt 2021 is threaded laterally onto the side end of the lifting component 202, and the end of the fastening bolt 2021 abuts against the cylindrical rod of the support frame 201; bearing... The support plate 203 and the sleeve 204 are provided; the support plate 203 is located inside the support frame 201, and the round rods at both ends of the support plate 203 are slidably installed on the cylindrical rods of the support frame 201, and an elastic element is provided between the round rods at the side ends of the support plate 203 and the lifting member 202, and a conical protrusion structure is provided on the upper end surface of the support plate 203; the sleeve 204 overlaps the support plate 203, and the round rod at the outer end of the sleeve 204 is slidably engaged with the cylindrical rod on the support frame 201.

[0046] This invention, by providing a support frame 201, allows the storage tank 301 to be mounted onto the mounting plate 101 via the support frame 201; by providing a cylindrical top rod 2011, after the storage tank 301 is mounted onto the support frame 201, the top rod 2011 is inserted into the circular groove in the connecting column 3011 to fix the storage tank 301 on the support frame 201; and by providing a cylindrical lifting member 202, an elastic element is provided between the lifting member 202 and the cylindrical structure on the side of the support plate 203, enabling the support plate 203 to... 3. The range of movement on the support frame 201 is limited; a fastening bolt 2021 is provided, and by installing the transverse thread of the fastening bolt 2021 on the side end of the lifting component 202, the lifting component 202 can be fixed on the cylindrical rod in the middle position of the support frame 201 when the fastening bolt 2021 is tightened; a support plate 203 with a conical structure is provided, which can catch the feed leaking from the storage tank 301; a cylindrical sleeve 204 is provided, and by fitting the sleeve 204 onto the upper end of the support plate 203, more feed can be stored on the support plate 203.

[0047] As a fourth embodiment of this application, based on embodiment one, such as Figure 4 and 8 As shown, the storage component 3 includes: a storage tank 301 and a docking post 3011; the storage tank 301 has a funnel-shaped structure; the docking post 3011 is annularly located at the lower end of the outer side of the storage tank 301, and a circular groove is formed on the inner side of the docking post 3011; an insert 302 and a secondary hole A3021; ​​the insert 302 is inserted into the inner bottom side of the storage tank 301, and a circular through hole is formed in the middle of the insert 302; the secondary hole A3021 is equidistantly located on one side of the bottom of the insert 302, and the secondary hole... A3021 is adjacent to the circular through hole at the bottom of the insert 302; a rotating disk 303 and a secondary hole B3031; the rotating disk 303 is rotatably mounted on the outer bottom of the storage tank 301, and a circular through hole is provided at the center of the rotating disk 303, and the circular through hole at the bottom of the rotating disk 303 is connected to the circular through hole at the bottom of the insert 302; the secondary hole B3031 is equidistantly provided at the bottom of the rotating disk 303, and the secondary hole B3031 can be connected to the secondary hole A3021 by the rotation of the rotating disk 303.

[0048] A funnel-shaped storage tank 301 is provided for storing feed. A cylindrical connecting post 3011 is provided for fixing the storage tank 301, which is placed on the support frame 201, by inserting and engaging with the cylindrical structure on the top rod 2011. A circular insert 302 is provided for exposing feed through a circular through-hole. A circular secondary hole A 3021 is provided for increasing the net flow rate of the insert 302 by connecting it with the secondary hole B 3031. A circular rotating disk 303 is provided for exposing feed in the storage tank 301 through a circular through-hole. A circular secondary hole B 3031 is provided for allowing feed to flow out of the storage tank 301 through both secondary holes A 3021 and B 3031 by connecting them.

[0049] In this invention, such as Figures 1 to 8 As shown,

[0050] The following points should be noted in this article: Insert the bottom of the support frame 201 into the mounting groove 102 at the upper end of the mounting plate 101. Then, insert the insertion rod 1021 horizontally into the mounting groove 102 to limit the support frame 201. Slide the support plate 203 and the sleeve 204 onto the support frame 201. Then, adjust the lifting parts 202 corresponding to the bottom sides of the support plate 203 and the sleeve 204 to different positions. Install the storage tank 301 onto the upper end of the support frame 201. Then, insert the top rod 2011 at the upper end of the support frame 201 into the connecting post 3011 at the outer end of the storage tank 301. Insert the insert cylinder 302 with the secondary hole A3021 into the storage tank 301. Then, introduce the feed into the storage tank 301 for storage. Rotate the rotating disk 303 on the outer bottom of the storage tank 301. Rotate the rotating disk 303 to open the corresponding number of secondary holes. B3031 is connected to the secondary hole A3021. The support plate 203 is pushed upward by the spring, and pushes the sleeve 204 against the rotating disk 303. The feed in the storage tank 301 leaks through the insert 302 and the rotating disk 303 onto the support plate 203, and slowly accumulates in the support plate 203 and the sleeve 204. When a certain amount is accumulated, the support plate 203 is pressed down by gravity. When the support plate 203 drops to a certain height, the lifting parts 202 on both sides of the bottom of the sleeve 204 will limit it, thereby separating the sleeve 204 from the support plate 203. The feed stored in the support plate 203 will be scattered and fall into the water through the mounting plate 101 to feed the aquatic organisms. After the feed is scattered, the elastic element pushes the support plate 203 and the sleeve 204 to reset, and the support plate 203 continues to receive feed to prepare for the next feeding.

Claims

1. A timed feeding device for aquaculture, comprising: A basic component (1); the basic component (1) includes a mounting plate (101) and a buoyancy component (1011), the mounting plate (101) being a circular structure; the buoyancy component (1011) being fixedly installed on the bottom of the mounting plate (101); characterized in that the basic component (1) is provided with a connecting component (2), the support frame (201) of the connecting component (2) being located at the upper end of the mounting plate (101), and the bottom of the support frame (201) being inserted into the mounting groove (102) at the upper end of the mounting plate (101), and the support frame (201) being connected to the mounting plate (101). The insertion rod (1021) in the groove (102) is in contact with each other; the connecting component (2) is provided with a storage component (3), the storage tank (301) of the storage component (3) is located on the top of the support frame (201), and the docking post (3011) at the outer end of the storage tank (301) is inserted into the top rod (2011) on the outer side of the support frame (201). The bottom of the storage tank (301) extends from the upper end of the support frame (201), and the rotating disk (303) at the outer end of the storage tank (301) is in contact with the sleeve (204) on the inner side of the support frame (201). The connecting assembly (2) includes: a support frame (201) and a top rod (2011); the support frame (201) has four sets of cylindrical structures on its middle side; the top rod (2011) is located on the top of the support frame (201); The connecting assembly (2) includes: a lifting component (202) and a fastening bolt (2021); the lifting component (202) is slidably mounted on a cylindrical rod at the middle position of the support frame (201); the fastening bolt (2021) is threaded laterally onto the side end of the lifting component (202), and the end of the fastening bolt (2021) abuts against the cylindrical rod of the support frame (201); The connecting component (2) includes: a support plate (203) and a sleeve (204); the support plate (203) is located on the inner side of the support frame (201), and the round rods at both ends of the support plate (203) are slidably mounted on the cylindrical rods of the support frame (201), and an elastic element is provided between the round rods at the side end of the support plate (203) and the lifting component (202) to limit the range of movement of the support plate (203) on the support frame (201), and the upper end surface of the support plate (203) is provided with a conical protrusion structure; the sleeve (204) overlaps the support plate (203), and the round rod at the outer end of the sleeve (204) is slidably engaged with the cylindrical rods on the support frame (201).

2. The timed feeding device for aquaculture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The basic component (1) includes: a mounting groove (102) and a plug rod (1021); the mounting groove (102) is located at the middle position of the upper end of the mounting plate (101), and a circular through hole is provided at the periphery of the mounting groove (102); the plug rod (1021) is inserted horizontally in a ring into the circular through hole at the periphery of the mounting groove (102).

3. The timed feeding device for aquaculture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage component (3) includes: a storage tank (301) and a docking post (3011); the storage tank (301) has a funnel-shaped structure; the docking post (3011) is annularly located at the lower end of the outer side of the storage tank (301), and a circular groove is provided on the inner side of the docking post (3011).

4. The timed feeding device for aquaculture according to claim 3, characterized in that: The storage component (3) includes: a tube (302) and a secondary hole A (3021); the tube (302) is inserted into the bottom side of the storage tank (301), and a circular through hole is provided in the middle position of the tube (302); the secondary hole A (3021) is equidistantly opened on one side of the bottom of the tube (302), and the secondary hole A (3021) is adjacent to the circular through hole at the bottom of the tube (302).

5. A timed feeding device for aquaculture according to claim 4, characterized in that: The storage component (3) includes: a rotating disk (303) and a secondary hole B (3031); the rotating disk (303) is rotatably installed on the outer bottom of the storage tank (301), and a circular through hole is provided in the center of the rotating disk (303), and the circular through hole at the bottom of the rotating disk (303) is connected to the circular through hole at the bottom of the insert (302); the secondary hole B (3031) is equidistantly opened at the bottom of the rotating disk (303), and the secondary hole B (3031) can be connected to the secondary hole A (3021) through the rotation of the rotating disk (303).

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