An automatic and mute feeding machine for aquaculture work ship

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of aquaculture, and discloses a full-automatic mute feeding machine for an aquaculture work ship, which comprises an aquaculture work ship, a feed storage device, a feed conveying device and a feeding device, uniformly arranged aquaculture cabins are arranged on the aquaculture work ship, tracks are arranged on one side of the aquaculture cabins, the feed storage device comprises a feed storage vehicle, the feed storage vehicle is arranged on the tracks, the feed storage vehicle is connected with the feed conveying device and the feeding device through the feed conveying device, a feed conveying driving device is arranged on the feed storage vehicle, and the feed conveying driving device is connected with the feed conveying device. The feed storage vehicle is used for storing and transporting feed, the spiral device and the umbrella-shaped uniform feeding assembly are designed to automatically and uniformly feed the aquaculture cabins symmetrically placed on both sides, and the whole process is independent and mute, so that the health growth of the fed fish is ensured, the overall equipment is simple and convenient, manual assistance is not needed, power conveying is simple, and the cost is low.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of aquaculture technology, specifically to a fully automatic silent feeding machine for aquaculture vessels. Background Technology

[0002] Aquaculture vessels are ships specifically designed for aquaculture operations. These vessels are typically equipped with multiple aquaculture tanks and auxiliary equipment for raising and processing high-value fish such as large yellow croaker and salmon.

[0003] Fish farming tanks are typically large, requiring multiple daily feedings during operation, resulting in high labor intensity. However, even feeding promotes fish growth, reduces resource waste, minimizes environmental pollution, improves feed utilization, and reduces disease transmission. Furthermore, reducing feeding noise alleviates stress and discomfort for the fish, minimizing interference with their reproductive activities. However, manual feeding is labor-intensive and slow. Existing vibratory feeders transport feed to the tank via a vibrating feed tray, but these devices generate high-frequency noise, negatively impacting fish growth. Airflow feeders spray feed into the center of the tank using high-speed airflow, reducing noise, but offering poor feed uniformity and being easily disturbed.

[0004] Therefore, to ensure a healthy and stable breeding environment, an automatic feeding device with low feeding noise and uniform feed distribution should be designed. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this invention is that existing aquaculture feeders are noisy, have uneven feeding, and are not conducive to fish growth.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution of the present invention is to provide a fully automatic silent feeding machine for aquaculture vessels, including an aquaculture vessel, a feed storage device, a feed conveying device, and a feeding device. The aquaculture vessel is provided with evenly arranged aquaculture compartments, and a track is provided on one side of each aquaculture compartment. The feed storage device includes a feed storage cart, which is mounted on the track. A support is provided above each aquaculture compartment, and a slide rail is provided on the support. The feeding device is slidably connected to the slide rail. The feed storage cart is connected to the feeding device through the feed conveying device. The feed storage cart is provided with a conveying drive device, which is connected to the feed conveying device.

[0007] Optionally, the aquaculture vessel includes a hull, a deck is provided on the top of the hull, aquaculture tanks are provided on both sides of the top of the deck, a bottom plate is provided on the deck between the two aquaculture tanks, and the track is provided on the bottom plate.

[0008] Optionally, the feed storage vehicle has a conveying channel at its bottom, and conveying pipes communicating with the conveying channel are provided on both sides of the feed storage vehicle. One end of the feed conveying device passes through the conveying pipe and is located in the conveying channel. The bottom of the feed storage vehicle is equipped with an on-board drive device, which is driven by an on-board motor and drives the feed storage vehicle to move on the track.

[0009] Optionally, the feed conveying device includes a conveying hose, one end of which is connected to a rigid steel pipe. Both the conveying hose and the rigid steel pipe are equipped with spiral conveying pipes inside. The end of the conveying hose with the rigid steel pipe is connected to the feeding device, and the other end of the conveying hose is located in the conveying channel.

[0010] Optionally, the conveying hose has a rotating shaft on the spiral conveying pipe at one end of the conveying channel, and an opening is provided on the surface of the conveying hose near the rotating shaft. The conveying drive device includes a conveying motor, and the rotating shaft is connected to the conveying motor in a driving connection.

[0011] Optionally, the spiral conveying pipe is threadedly connected to the rotating shaft, the outer ring of the rotating shaft 46 is sleeved with a bearing, the outer ring of the bearing is fixed with a plug, and a conveying motor fixing seat is provided on one side of the conveying motor, the conveying motor fixing seat fixing the conveying motor to the bottom of the feed storage vehicle.

[0012] Optionally, the feeding device includes a feeding power component and a uniform feeding component. The feeding power component includes a trailer and a trailer stepper motor that is connected to the trailer for transmission. The trailer is located in a slide rail, and the uniform feeding component is located on the trailer. A rigid steel pipe is connected to the feeding component.

[0013] Optionally, the uniform feeding component includes a feeding shaft mounted on a trailer with its lower end passing through the trailer. The upper end of the feeding shaft is connected to a spreading motor. A conical feeding disc cover is provided on the end of the feeding shaft located below the trailer. A conical feeding disc is provided below the feeding disc cover. There is a gap between the feeding disc cover and the feeding disc. A feeding hopper is provided on the conical tip of the upper end of the feeding disc cover. The feeding hopper is connected to the feeding disc. The rigid steel pipe is connected to the feeding hopper.

[0014] Optionally, the feeding tray is evenly distributed with a first channel, a second channel, and a third channel. The second channel has an interception outlet at one-third of the distance from the bottom edge, and the third channel has an interception outlet at two-thirds of the distance from the bottom edge.

[0015] Optionally, the uniform feeding assembly further includes a feeding motor and a feeding motor mounting base. The feeding motor is fixed above the trailer via the feeding motor mounting base. The feeding motor is connected to the feeding shaft for transmission. A self-aligning roller bearing is sleeved on the top surface of the feeding shaft, and a shaft fixing sleeve is provided on the top of the feeding shaft.

[0016] In summary, this invention uses a feed storage vehicle to store and transport feed, and designs a spiral device and an umbrella-shaped uniform feeding component to automatically and evenly distribute feed to the symmetrically placed breeding compartments on both sides. The entire process is autonomous and quiet, ensuring the healthy growth of the fish being raised. The overall equipment is simple and convenient, requires no manual assistance, has simple power transmission, and low cost. At the same time, it greatly reduces labor intensity and the time cost of researchers, making it suitable for widespread application. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is one of the three-dimensional structural schematic diagrams of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a second three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the aquaculture vessel structure in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a top view of the aquaculture vessel in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the lower structure after concealing the aquaculture vessel in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the feed storage device and the conveying drive device in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the feed storage device in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 8 This is a top view of the feed storage device in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 9 This is a bottom view schematic diagram of the feed storage device in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the single-sided feed conveying device in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 11 This is a cross-sectional view of the single-sided feed conveying device in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 12This is a schematic diagram of the feeding device structure in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 13 This is a bottom view of the feeding device in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 14 This is a top view of the feeding power assembly in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the uniform feeding component structure in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 16 This is a bottom view schematic diagram of the uniform feeding component in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding tray structure in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] In the diagram: 1. Aquaculture vessel; 11. Hull; 12. Deck; 13. Bottom plate; 14. Track; 15. Aquaculture compartment; 2. Feed storage device; 21. Feed storage vehicle; 22. Feed inlet; 23. Feed conveying channel; 3. Onboard drive unit; 31. Onboard motor; 4. Feed conveying device; 41. Spiral feed pipe; 42. Feed conveying hose; 43. Rigid steel pipe; 45. Plug; 46. Shaft; 47. Bearing; 5. Feed conveying drive unit; 51. Feed conveying motor 52. Feeding motor mounting base; 6. Feeding device; 61. Bracket; 62. Slide rail; 7. Feeding power assembly; 71. Trailer; 72. Trailer stepper motor; 8. Uniform feeding assembly; 81. Feeding shaft; 82. Self-aligning roller bearing; 83. Shaft fixing sleeve; 84. Feeding tray; 85. Feeding tray cover; 86. Feeding hopper; 87. Spreading motor; 88. Spreading motor mounting base; 89. First channel; 810. Second channel; 812. Third channel. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The following combination Figure 1-17 The present invention will be described in further detail below.

[0036] This invention discloses a fully automatic silent feeding machine for aquaculture vessels, with reference to... Figure 1 and Figure 2The system includes an aquaculture vessel 1, a feed storage device 2, a feed conveying device 4, and a feeding device 6. The aquaculture vessel 1 has evenly arranged aquaculture cabins 15, and a track 14 is provided on one side of the aquaculture cabins 15. The feed storage device 2 includes a feed storage cart 21, which is located on the track 14. A support 61 is provided above the aquaculture cabins 15, and a slide rail 62 is provided on the support 61. The feeding device 6 is slidably connected to the slide rail 62. The feed storage cart 21 is connected to the feeding device 6 through the feed conveying device 4. The feed storage cart 21 is provided with a conveying drive device 5, which is connected to the feed conveying device 4.

[0037] In a further implementation, refer to Figures 3 to 5 The aquaculture vessel 1 includes a hull 11, a deck 12 is provided on the top of the hull 11, and aquaculture tanks 15 are evenly arranged on both sides of the top of the deck 12. A bottom plate 13 is provided on the deck 12 between the two aquaculture tanks 15, and a track 14 is provided on the bottom plate 13.

[0038] In a further implementation, refer to Figures 6 to 9 The feed storage vehicle 21 has a conveying channel 23 at its bottom. The feed storage vehicle 21 has conveying pipes 22 on both sides that communicate with the conveying channel 23. One end of the feed conveying device 4 passes through the conveying pipe 22 and is located in the conveying channel 23. The feed storage vehicle 21 has a vehicle-mounted drive device 3 at its bottom. The vehicle-mounted drive device 3 is driven by a vehicle-mounted motor 31. The vehicle-mounted drive device 3 drives the feed storage vehicle 21 to move on the track 14. The feed conveying device 4 includes a conveying hose 42. One end of the conveying hose 42 is connected to a rigid steel pipe 43. Both the conveying hose 42 and the rigid steel pipe 43 have spiral conveying pipes 41 inside. One end of the conveying hose 42 with the rigid steel pipe 43 is connected to the feeding device 6. The other end of the conveying hose 42 is located in the conveying channel 23.

[0039] In a further implementation, refer to Figure 10 and Figure 11 The conveying hose 42 is located at one end of the spiral conveying pipe 41 in the conveying channel 23 and is provided with a rotating shaft 46. An opening is provided on the surface of the conveying hose 42 near the rotating shaft 46. The conveying drive device 5 includes a conveying motor 51. The rotating shaft 46 is connected to the conveying motor 51. The spiral conveying pipe 41 is threaded to the rotating shaft 46. The outer ring of the end of the rotating shaft 46 is sleeved with a bearing 47. A plug 45 is fixed on the outer ring of the bearing 47 to prevent feed leakage. A conveying motor mounting base 52 is provided on one side of the conveying motor 51. The conveying motor mounting base 52 fixes the conveying motor 51 to the bottom of the feed storage cart 21.

[0040] In a further implementation, refer to Figures 12 to 14The feeding device 6 includes a feeding power component 7 and a uniform feeding component 8. The feeding power component 7 includes a trailer 71 and a trailer stepper motor 72 that is connected to the trailer 71. The trailer 71 is located in the slide rail 62. The uniform feeding component 8 is located on the trailer 71. The rigid steel pipe 43 is connected to the feeding component 8.

[0041] Reference Figures 15 to 17 The uniform feeding component 8 includes a feeding shaft 81, which is mounted on a trailer 71 and extends through the trailer 71 at its lower end. The upper end of the feeding shaft 81 is connected to a spreading motor 87. A conical feeding disc cover 85 is provided on the end of the feeding shaft 81 located below the trailer 71. A conical feeding disc 84 is provided below the feeding disc cover 85. There is a gap between the feeding disc cover 85 and the feeding disc 84. A feeding hopper 86 is provided on the conical tip of the upper end of the feeding disc cover 85. The feeding hopper 86 is connected to the feeding disc 84. The rigid steel pipe 43 is connected to the feeding hopper 86. A first channel 89, a second channel 810, and a third channel 812 are evenly distributed on the upper part of the feeding disc 84. The second channel 810 has an interception outlet at one-third of the distance from the bottom edge, and the third channel 812 has an interception outlet at two-thirds of the distance from the bottom edge.

[0042] The uniform feeding assembly 8 also includes a feeding motor 87 and a feeding motor mounting base 88. The feeding motor 87 is fixed above the trailer 71 through the feeding motor mounting base 88. The feeding motor 87 is connected to the feeding shaft 81 for transmission. The top surface of the feeding shaft 81 is fitted with a self-aligning roller bearing 82, and the top of the feeding shaft 81 is provided with a shaft fixing sleeve 83.

[0043] Example

[0044] In this embodiment, the aquaculture tanks 15 are evenly distributed in an array along the front and rear direction of the aquaculture vessel 1, with six aquaculture tanks 15 on each side. There are two sets of feed conveying devices 4 and feeding devices 6, which are symmetrically distributed on the left and right sides of the feed storage device 2. The feed conveying devices 4 and feeding devices 6 are driven by the vehicle-mounted drive device 3 and the feeding power component 7 to transport from front to back. The feed is transported and evenly fed by the feed conveying drive device 5 and the uniform feeding component 8, so as to achieve quiet and uniform feeding of aquatic products in each aquaculture tank.

[0045] The feed storage vehicle 21 has symmetrical feed inlets 22 on both sides. Fish feed enters the feed conveying device 4 through the feed inlets 22 via the feed channel 23. The feed storage device 2 is driven by the vehicle-mounted drive device 3. The vehicle-mounted motor 31 is directly fixed to the bottom of the feed storage vehicle 21. The chain drive assembly is driven by the shaft of the vehicle-mounted motor 31, thereby making the feed storage vehicle 21 move forward or backward.

[0046] In this embodiment, the interior of the feed storage vehicle 21 is designed to be inclined towards the middle from both the front and rear sides, with the sides being higher and the middle being lower, thereby achieving the effect of feed continuously gathering towards the middle.

[0047] One end of the bracket 61 is welded to the hull 11, and the other end is welded to the slide rail 62. The trailer stepper motor 72 drives the chain drive assembly to make the trailer 71 move along the slide rail 62. The rotating shaft fixing sleeve 83 is fixed to the feeding rotating shaft 81 with bolts. The feeding hopper 86 is provided with a side square round hole, which is tightly connected to the rigid steel pipe 43 to facilitate the fish feed to enter the uniform feeding assembly 8 from the feed conveying device 4. The spreading motor 87 is fixed above the trailer 71 through the spreading motor fixing seat 88. It is connected to the feeding rotating shaft 81 through the chain drive assembly. When the spreading motor 87 is started, it drives the uniform feeding assembly 8 to rotate, thereby achieving the effect of spreading fish feed.

[0048] The first channel 89 of the feeding tray 84 does not have an interception channel, allowing the feed to be directly sprayed out from the first channel 89 through rotation. Due to centrifugal force, this channel has the longest spraying distance. The second channel 810 has an interception outlet at one-third of the distance from the edge of the channel, allowing the feed to be sprayed out at the interception outlet. According to the principle of centrifugal force, the spraying distance of this channel is second only to the first channel 89. The third channel 812 has an interception outlet at two-thirds of the distance from the edge of the channel, allowing the feed to be sprayed out at the interception outlet. According to the principle of centrifugal force, this channel has the shortest spraying distance. The three channels rotate together to achieve a uniform feed distribution effect.

[0049] The operation method of this embodiment is as follows:

[0050] The staff pours fish feed into the feed storage vehicle 21, then starts the equipment, causing the onboard motor 31 and the trailer stepper motor 72 to start. The onboard motor 31 drives the feed storage vehicle 21 to the aquaculture chamber 15 and then stops. The feeding motor 51 and the spreading motor 87 start rotating. The rotation of the feeding motor 51 drives the spiral feeding pipe 41 to rotate, causing the fish feed to enter the feed conveying device 4 from the feeding channel 23. Due to the spiral structure design, the feed enters the feeding hose 42 from the spiral feeding pipe 41, and then enters the rigid steel pipe 43 through the compression of the feed at the rear, and finally passes through the feeding channel 42. The feed hopper 86 enters the three channels between the feeding tray 84 and the feeding tray cover 85. As the spreading motor 87 drives the uniform feeding component 8 to rotate, the feed in the three channels is evenly sprayed to each corner of the breeding chamber 15 due to different centrifugal forces. When the feeding of the two breeding chambers 15 in the same row on both sides is completed, the conveying motor 51 and the spreading motor 87 stop. After the feed storage cart 21 travels to the second row of two breeding chambers 15, it is opened again, and the above operation is repeated until all six rows of breeding chambers 15 have finished feeding. Then the operation stops, and the equipment is reset to the initial state.

[0051] Finally, it should be noted that the above descriptions are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An aquaculture factory ship fully automatic silent feeder, characterized in that, Including the culture work ship (1), the feed storage device (2), the feed conveying device (4) and the feeding device (6), the culture work ship (1) is equipped with the uniformly arranged culture cabin (15), one side of the culture cabin (15) is equipped with the track (14), the feed storage device (2) includes the feed storage car (21), the feed storage car (21) is arranged on the track (14), the culture cabin (15) is provided with the support (61) above, the support (61) is provided with the slide rail (62), the slide rail (62) has the feeding device (6) slidably connected therewith, the feed storage car (21) is connected with the feeding device (6) through the feed conveying device (4), the feed storage car (21) is equipped with the feed driving device (5), the feed driving device (5) is connected with the feed conveying device (4); The feeding device (6) includes a feeding power assembly (7) and a uniform feeding assembly (8), the feeding power assembly (7) includes a trailer (71) and a trailer stepping motor (72) drivingly connected with the trailer (71), the trailer (71) is arranged in the slide rail (62), the uniform feeding assembly (8) is arranged on the trailer (71), and a hard steel pipe (43) is connected with the feeding assembly (8); The uniform feeding assembly (8) includes a feeding shaft (81), the feeding shaft (81) is arranged on the trailer (71) and penetrates the trailer (71) at a lower end, an upper end of the feeding shaft (81) is drivingly connected with a scattering motor (87), a conical feeding disc cover (85) is arranged on one end of the feeding shaft (81) below the trailer (71), a conical feeding disc (84) is arranged below the feeding disc cover (85), a gap exists between the feeding disc cover (85) and the feeding disc (84), a feeding hopper (86) is arranged on a conical tip of an upper end of the feeding disc cover (85), the feeding hopper (86) is in communication with the feeding disc (84), and the hard steel pipe (43) is in communication with the feeding hopper (86); The feeding disc (84) is uniformly provided with a first channel (89), a second channel (810) and a third channel (812), the second channel (810) is provided with an intercepting outlet at one third of a distance from a bottom edge, and the third channel (812) is provided with an intercepting outlet at two thirds of the distance from the bottom edge.

2. The fully automated, silent feeder for a fish farming vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that The culture work ship (1) includes a hull (11), a deck (12) is arranged on a top of the hull (11), the culture cabins (15) are uniformly arranged on both sides of a top of the deck (12), a bottom plate (13) is arranged on the deck (12) between the culture cabins (15) on both sides, and the track (14) is arranged on the bottom plate (13).

3. The fully automated, silent feeder for a fish farming vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner bottom of the feed storage vehicle (21) is provided with a feed conveying channel (23), both sides of the feed storage vehicle (21) are provided with a feed conveying nozzle (22) in communication with the feed conveying channel (23), one end of the feed conveying device (4) passes through the feed conveying nozzle (22) and is arranged in the feed conveying channel (23), the bottom of the feed storage vehicle (21) is provided with a vehicle-mounted driving device (3), the vehicle-mounted driving device (3) is driven by a vehicle-mounted motor (31), and the vehicle-mounted driving device (3) drives the feed storage vehicle (21) to move on the track (14).

4. The fully automated, silent feeder for a fish farming vessel according to claim 3, characterized in that The feed conveying device (4) comprises a feed conveying hose (42), one end of the feed conveying hose (42) is connected with a hard steel pipe (43), the feed conveying hose (42) and the hard steel pipe (43) are both internally provided with a spiral feed pipe (41), one end of the feed conveying hose (42) provided with the hard steel pipe (43) is connected with the feed throwing device (6), and the other end of the feed conveying hose (42) is located in the feed conveying channel (23).

5. The fully automated, silent feeder for a fish farming vessel according to claim 4, characterized in that, The spiral feed pipe (41) of one end of the feed conveying hose (42) located in the feed conveying channel (23) is provided with a rotating shaft (46), an opening is arranged on the surface of one side of the feed conveying hose (42) close to the rotating shaft (46), the feed conveying device (5) comprises a feed conveying motor (51), and the rotating shaft (46) is in transmission connection with the feed conveying motor (51).

6. The fully automated, silent feeder for a fish farming vessel according to claim 5, characterized in that, The spiral feed pipe (41) is in threaded connection with the rotating shaft (46), the end part of the rotating shaft (46) is sleeved with a bearing (47) outside a ring, the bearing (47) outside the ring is fixedly provided with a plug (45), one side of the feed conveying motor (51) is provided with a feed conveying motor fixing seat (52), and the feed conveying motor fixing seat (52) fixes the feed conveying motor (51) on the bottom of the feed storage vehicle (21).

7. The fully automated, silent feeder for a fish farming vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The uniform feed throwing assembly (8) further comprises a feed throwing motor (87) and a feed throwing motor fixing seat (88), the feed throwing motor (87) is fixed above the trailer (71) through the feed throwing motor fixing seat (88), the feed throwing motor (87) is in transmission connection with a feed throwing rotating shaft (81), the top surface of the feed throwing rotating shaft (81) is sleeved with a self-aligning roller bearing (82), and the top of the feed throwing rotating shaft (81) is provided with a rotating shaft fixing sleeve (83).

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