Intelligent aquaculture net cage

Abstract

The invention provides an intelligent aquaculture net cage, and relates to the technical field of aquaculture, the intelligent aquaculture net cage comprises a net cage main body composed of a cage frame and a cage net; the top of the side wall of the net cage body is provided with a buoy. The top of the side wall of the net cage body is further provided with a plurality of air bags through mounting columns, the air bags are columnar and transversely placed and float on the water surface, only one end of each air bag expands and shrinks in the axial direction of the air bag, and a balancing weight is hung at the expanding and shrinking end of each air bag through a rope. A circle of counterweight cylinders are arranged at the bottom of the side wall of the net cage body, and the counterweight blocks on the ropes are placed in the counterweight cylinders in a one-to-one correspondence mode. A buoyancy adjusting system and an intelligent control mechanism are integrated, automatic adjustment of the position and depth of the net cage is achieved, and the stability of the breeding environment and operation convenience are remarkably improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of aquaculture, in particular to an intelligent aquaculture cage. Background Art

[0002] In the aquaculture industry, aquaculture cages are the main habitat and growth space for aquaculture organisms. Their stability, operability and environmental adaptability have a vital impact on the aquaculture effect. Traditional aquaculture cages are mostly fixed or simply supported by buoys. These cages are often difficult to effectively cope with complex and changing water environments. Especially in areas with strong winds and waves, turbulent water flow or frequent water level changes, traditional cages are easily displaced, tilted or even sunk due to external forces, which seriously threatens the safety and growth environment of aquaculture organisms.

[0003] In order to improve the stability of the cages, the industry has tried various methods, such as adding anchor chains and thickening buoys, but these measures can only alleviate the problem to a certain extent, and cannot fundamentally solve the problems of insufficient flexibility in adjusting the position and depth of the cages and limited ability to resist adverse weather conditions. In addition, the adjustment of traditional cages usually relies on manual operation, which is not only labor-intensive and inefficient, but also poses great safety hazards, especially when operating in adverse weather or water conditions, which increases the probability of accidents.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a breeding cage that can intelligently adjust buoyancy and counterweight, achieve flexible adjustment of cage position and depth, and maintain high stability, so as to meet the urgent needs of modern aquaculture for efficiency, safety and intelligence. Summary of the invention

[0005] To solve the above problems, the present invention provides an intelligent aquaculture cage, which integrates an innovative buoyancy adjustment system and an intelligent control mechanism, realizes automatic adjustment of the position and depth of the cage, and significantly improves the stability of the aquaculture environment and the convenience of operation.

[0006] The above technical objectives of the present invention are achieved through the following technical solutions: an intelligent aquaculture cage, comprising a cage body consisting of a cage frame and a cage net; A circle of buoys is provided on the top of the side wall of the net cage body; The top of the side wall of the cage body is also provided with a plurality of air bags through a mounting column. The air bags are horizontally placed on the water surface in a columnar shape, and only one end expands and contracts along its own axis. A counterweight block is hung at the expansion and contraction end of each air bag through a rope. A circle of counterweight cylinders is provided at the bottom of the side wall of the net box body, and the counterweight blocks on each of the ropes are placed in each of the counterweight cylinders in a one-to-one correspondence; When the airbag is not inflated, the rope is in a relaxed state, and the weight of the counterweight block is borne by the counterweight cylinder. After the airbag is inflated, its buoyancy increases, and the counterweight block is pulled up through the rope until the counterweight block is completely lifted up. During this period, the weight of the counterweight borne by the counterweight cylinder gradually decreases until it disappears.

[0007] In some embodiments, the net box body is a polygonal column structure, the box frame constitutes the edge frames of the polygonal column structure, and the box net is arranged on the bottom surface and each side surface of the polygonal column structure.

[0008] In some embodiments, each of the floats is disposed on the top of each edge surface in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0009] In some embodiments, the mounting columns are installed horizontally and dispersedly between the buoys, and the mounting columns are installed one by one at the vertices of the edges of the cage body.

[0010] In some embodiments, each of the airbags is remotely and independently controlled.

[0011] In some embodiments, the counterweight blocks suspended on each of the ropes are multiple blocks in a string, and when the counterweight blocks are lifted with the help of the ropes, the counterweight blocks in the string will be lifted in sequence.

[0012] In some embodiments, the counterweight cylinder is cylindrical, and each of the counterweight blocks in a string is in the shape of a round cake.

[0013] In some embodiments, a limiting ring is provided at the top opening of the counterweight tube to limit the movement of the counterweight block.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: The cage of the present invention can realize the inflation and deflation of the airbag through remote control or preset program, thereby adjusting the buoyancy and position of the cage. This intelligent operation mode not only greatly reduces the intensity of manual labor and improves work efficiency, but also avoids the potential safety hazards caused by manual operation. At the same time, the application of the remote monitoring system enables the breeder to grasp the status of the cage in real time, respond to various environmental changes in a timely manner, and ensure the safety and stability of the breeding process.

[0015] The design of the airbag of the present invention that only one end expands and contracts along its own axial direction makes the buoyancy adjustment more precise and controllable. By controlling the inflation volume of the airbag, the buoyancy of the net cage can be finely adjusted, avoiding the instability of the net cage caused by excessive buoyancy changes. At the same time, the clever combination of the counterweight block and the counterweight cylinder realizes the dynamic management of the counterweight weight. During the inflation process of the airbag, the counterweight block is gradually lifted, and the counterweight weight borne by the counterweight cylinder gradually decreases. In this process, the overall center of gravity and buoyancy distribution of the net cage are optimized, further improving the stability and adaptability of the net cage.

[0016] The cage of the present invention is flexible in design and suitable for different water conditions. By adjusting the inflation volume of the airbag and the distribution of the counterweight, it can easily cope with changes in environmental factors such as water level changes, water flow speed, and wind and wave size, ensuring that the cultured organisms are always in the best growth environment. This high degree of environmental adaptability provides strong support for the sustainable development of the aquaculture industry. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the net box of the present invention; Figure 2 It is a structural detail diagram of the cage counterweight system of the present invention; Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the counterweight cylinder in the cage counterweight system of the present invention (when the counterweight block is not pulled up); Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the counterweight cylinder in the cage counterweight system of the present invention (after some counterweight blocks are pulled up).

[0018] In the figure: 1. box frame; 2. box net; 3. buoy; 4. mounting column; 5. air bag; 6. rope; 7. counterweight block; 8. counterweight cylinder. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to be used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0020] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0021] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0022] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0023] See also Figure 1-4 , this embodiment provides an intelligent aquaculture cage, including a cage body consisting of a cage frame 1 and a cage net 2; A circle of buoys 3 is arranged on the top of the side wall of the cage body, and the cage body can float on the water surface with the help of these buoys 3. The buoys 3 arranged on the top of the side wall of the cage body ensure that the cage body can float stably on the water surface, reduce the influence of natural factors such as wind and waves on the position of the cage, and improve the stability of the breeding environment; A plurality of air bags 5 are also arranged on the top of the side wall of the cage body through the mounting column 4. The air bags 5 are horizontally placed in a columnar shape and float on the water surface. When inflated or deflated, only one end of the air bags 5 expands and contracts along its own axis. A counterweight block 7 is hung on the expansion and contraction end of each air bag 5 through a rope 6. A circle of counterweight cylinders 8 is provided at the bottom of the side wall of the cage body, and the counterweight blocks 7 on each rope 6 are placed in each counterweight cylinder 8 in a one-to-one correspondence; When the airbag 5 is not inflated, the rope 6 is in a relaxed state. At this time, the weight of the counterweight 7 is completely borne by the counterweight tube 8. After the airbag 5 is inflated, its buoyancy increases. The expansion action of the airbag 5 and the buoyancy it receives will pull the rope 6 to tighten until the counterweight 7 is completely lifted. During this period, the weight of the counterweight borne by the counterweight tube 8 gradually decreases until it disappears. The present invention realizes the dynamic adjustment of the buoyancy of the net cage by the inflation and deflation of the airbag 5. When the airbag 5 is inflated, its buoyancy increases. The counterweight 7 is pulled by the rope 6, so that the net cage can easily adjust its position or depth without manual intervention, thereby improving operational efficiency and safety. At the same time, the design of the airbag 5 that only expands and contracts along its own axial direction at one end makes the buoyancy adjustment more accurate and avoids the instability of the net cage caused by excessive buoyancy changes. In addition, this special design of the airbag 5 is also convenient for the precise adjustment of the rope 6. When the airbag 5 is inflated, its expansion and contraction end will pull the rope 6. Since the expansion and contraction action is unidirectional and controllable, it can ensure that the rope 6 is evenly and stably tightened, thereby achieving accurate lifting of the counterweight block 7. In addition, the clever combination of the counterweight block 7 and the counterweight cylinder 8 realizes the dynamic management of the counterweight weight. When the airbag 5 is inflated, the counterweight block 7 is gradually lifted, and the counterweight weight borne by the counterweight cylinder 8 gradually decreases until it disappears completely. In this process, the overall center of gravity and buoyancy distribution of the cage are optimized, further improving the stability and adaptability of the cage. At the same time, this design also facilitates the flexible adjustment of the counterweight according to the breeding needs, and realizes the refined control of the breeding environment.

[0024] Specifically, when the present invention is in use, a buoy 3 is arranged on the top of the side wall of the net cage body to ensure that the net cage body can float on the water surface. At the same time, a plurality of air bags 5 are arranged on the top of the side wall of the net cage through the mounting column 4. These air bags 5 are not inflated in the initial state, the rope 6 is in a relaxed state, and the counterweight block 7 is completely placed in the counterweight cylinder 8, and the counterweight cylinder 8 bears its weight.

[0025] When the position or depth of the net cage needs to be adjusted, air is inflated into the airbag 5 through remote control or a preset program. After the airbag 5 is inflated, its buoyancy increases, and it begins to swell and float upward. Since only one end of the airbag 5 expands and contracts along its own axis, its buoyancy change is more stable and controllable.

[0026] As the airbag 5 expands and the buoyancy increases, the airbag 5 gradually pulls up the counterweight 7 through the rope 6. During the pulling process, the weight of the counterweight borne by the counterweight cylinder 8 gradually decreases until the counterweight 7 is completely lifted up, at which time the counterweight cylinder 8 no longer bears any weight. Through the dynamic management of the counterweight weight in this process, the overall center of gravity and buoyancy distribution of the cage are optimized.

[0027] With the help of buoyancy adjustment and weight management, the cage can be easily adjusted to the required position or depth and remain stable. At the same time, through remote monitoring and automatic adjustment system, the cage status can be grasped in real time, and various environmental changes can be responded to in time to ensure the stability and safety of the breeding environment.

[0028] In some embodiments, Figure 1 As shown, the main body of the net box is a polygonal column structure, the box frame 1 constitutes the edge frames of the polygonal column structure, and the box net 2 is arranged on the bottom and side surfaces of the polygonal column structure; the polygonal column structure is preferably a hexagonal column, and each box frame 1 is connected by a detachable connector to form a stable and easy-to-disassemble and assemble structural system.

[0029] By designing the main body of the cage into a polygonal prism, especially a hexagonal prism structure, the polygonal prism structure can more effectively disperse external forces, such as wind and wave impact, and improve the overall wind and wave resistance and structural stability compared to traditional round or square cages. While the hexagonal shape provides sufficient internal space, its edge frames support each other to form a more stable geometric structure, which helps to resist the lateral thrust of water flow and wind and waves and prolong the service life of the cage.

[0030] Moreover, the multi-prism design makes more reasonable use of the internal space of the cage. The six sides provide more attachment area for the cultured organisms, which is conducive to increasing the culture density without increasing the area occupied by the cage, and is suitable for efficient culture in limited waters. At the same time, the multi-prism design also makes it easier for farmers to set up different culture areas on different sides according to their culture needs, realize the zoning management of cultured species, and improve the culture efficiency and the level of refined management.

[0031] In some embodiments, Figure 1 As shown, each buoy 3 is arranged on the top of each facet in a one-to-one correspondence, which can ensure that the main body of the cage is evenly stressed when floating, avoid the cage from tilting or flipping due to uneven buoyancy, and further enhance the stability of the cage on the water surface. This design allows each facet to be effectively supported by the buoy 3, and even in the case of strong winds and waves, the cage can be kept in a balanced state, providing a more stable living environment for the farmed organisms. Moreover, the buoys 3 are evenly distributed on the top of each facet, which is equivalent to setting a buoyancy fulcrum on each facet, which helps to disperse the impact of wind and waves on the cage, reduce the lateral force on the cage, and thus improve its wind and wave resistance. In severe weather or turbulent water environments, this design can significantly reduce the risk of damage to the cage and protect the farmed organisms from interference from the external environment.

[0032] In some embodiments, Figure 1As shown, each mounting column 4 is horizontally and dispersedly installed between each buoy 3, and the mounting column 4 is installed one by one at each vertex of the main body of the net box; the mounting column 4 is horizontally and dispersedly installed between the buoys 3, and accurately corresponds to each vertex of the main body of the net box. Such a design makes the overall spatial layout of the net box more reasonable. The mounting column 4 is not only a part of the net box structure, but also plays a role in optimizing the spatial configuration of the net box, ensuring the stability and balance of the net box on the water surface. The mounting column 4 is installed at the vertex of the main body of the net box, which effectively enhances the structural stability of the main body of the net box. The vertex is the key node of the net box structure. Through the reinforcement of the mounting column 4, the entire net box frame is more solid and can withstand greater external impacts, such as wind and waves, water flow, etc., thereby extending the service life of the net box.

[0033] In some embodiments, each airbag 5 is remotely and independently controlled, which means that the farmer can inflate and deflate each airbag 5 individually without having to go to the site in person or perform complex mechanical operations. This design greatly improves the flexibility of operation, allowing the farmer to accurately adjust the buoyancy of each part of the cage according to actual needs, thereby achieving fine control of the position, depth or posture of the cage. In different breeding environments or weather conditions, the cage may require different buoyancy configurations to maintain stability. By remotely and independently controlling each airbag 5, the farmer can quickly respond to environmental changes, such as increased wind and waves, changes in water flow, etc., and balance the cage by adjusting the buoyancy of a specific airbag 5, thereby reducing the impact of the external environment on the farmed organisms and enhancing the environmental adaptability of the cage.

[0034] In some embodiments, Figure 3As shown in Figure 4, the counterweight blocks 7 hanging on each rope 6 are all in a series of multiple blocks. When these counterweight blocks 7 are lifted by the rope 6, the counterweight blocks 7 in a series will be lifted in sequence; by designing the counterweight blocks 7 into a series of multiple blocks, and lifting them in sequence when lifting, the present invention realizes a more precise adjustment of the buoyancy of the cage. This design allows the farmer to gradually increase or decrease the buoyancy according to actual needs, rather than making a large adjustment at one time. This is particularly important for farming scenarios that require precise control of the position, depth or posture of the cage, and can ensure that the farmed organisms live in a more stable and suitable environment. During the lifting process of the counterweight blocks 7 in a series, since each counterweight is lifted in sequence, the center of gravity and buoyancy distribution of the cage can be changed more smoothly. This smooth transition reduces the shaking or tilting of the cage caused by excessive buoyancy changes, and further enhances the stability of the cage on the water surface. This design is particularly important for scenes with high farming density or high stability requirements for farmed organisms. In addition, the design of the counterweight blocks 7 in a series also facilitates farmers to manage the counterweights more flexibly. By adjusting the number or weight of each string of counterweights 7, the farmer can easily achieve precise control of the overall counterweight of the cage. This flexibility allows farmers to adjust the counterweight in a timely manner according to farming needs, environmental conditions or biological growth conditions, optimize the farming environment, and improve farming efficiency and biological growth rate. Compared with the design of lifting all the counterweights 7 at one time, the method of lifting them in strings in sequence can reduce the energy consumption during the inflation and deflation of the airbag 5. Because only part of the counterweights 7 need to be lifted each time, the buoyancy of the airbag 5 changes more steadily, and the frequency and amplitude of inflation and deflation are also reduced accordingly. This not only reduces energy consumption, but also reduces the wear of the airbag 5 and the rope 6, extends the service life of the equipment, and reduces farming costs.

[0035] In some embodiments, Figure 3 As shown in FIG. 4 , the counterweight cylinder 8 is cylindrical, and the counterweight blocks 7 in a string are all in the shape of round cakes. The cylindrical counterweight cylinder 8 and the round cake-shaped counterweight blocks 7 are highly compatible in shape, and both are circular in design. This design allows the counterweight blocks 7 to rotate adaptively according to the pulling direction of the rope 6 during the lifting process, thereby reducing the friction between the counterweight blocks 7 and the inner wall of the counterweight cylinder 8, and avoiding jamming or damage caused by excessive friction. Moreover, since the counterweight blocks 7 can rotate adaptively, the lifting process is smoother and more fluent, and no additional force is required to overcome friction. This greatly improves the lifting efficiency and reduces the energy consumption during the inflation and deflation of the airbag 5.

[0036] In some embodiments, Figure 3As shown in Figure 4, a limiting ring is provided at the top opening of the counterweight cylinder 8 to limit the movement of the counterweight block 7. The setting of the limiting ring effectively limits the movement range of the counterweight block 7 during the lifting process, and prevents the counterweight block 7 from falling off from the counterweight cylinder 8 due to unexpected circumstances (such as rope 6 breakage, airbag 5 failure, etc.). This design greatly enhances the safety of the aquaculture cage during use, and avoids the damage that the falling counterweight block 7 may cause to the cage structure, aquaculture organisms or the surrounding environment. In addition, the limiting ring serves as a physical limitation in the lifting process of the counterweight block 7, which can ensure that the counterweight block 7 is lifted stably and orderly under the tension of the rope 6. This design improves the accuracy and controllability of the operation, allowing the breeder to more accurately control the buoyancy and position of the cage to meet different aquaculture needs.

[0037] This specific embodiment is merely an explanation of the present invention and is not a limitation of the present invention. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art may make non-creative modifications to the present embodiment as needed. However, as long as they are within the scope of the claims of the present invention, they are protected by the patent law.

Claims

1. An intelligent breeding cage, characterized by: It comprises a net cage main body consisting of a cage frame (1) and a cage net (2); A circle of buoys (3) is provided on the top of the side wall of the cage body; A plurality of air bags (5) are also provided on the top of the side wall of the cage body via a mounting column (4). The air bags (5) are horizontally placed in a columnar shape and float on the water surface, and only one end expands and contracts along its own axis. A counterweight (7) is hung at the expansion and contraction end of each air bag (5) via a rope (6). A circle of counterweight cylinders (8) is provided at the bottom of the side wall of the net box body, and the counterweight blocks (7) on the ropes (6) are placed in the counterweight cylinders (8) in a one-to-one correspondence; When the airbag (5) is not inflated, the rope (6) is in a relaxed state, and the weight of the counterweight (7) is borne by the counterweight cylinder (8). After the airbag (5) is inflated, its buoyancy increases, and the counterweight (7) is pulled up through the rope (6) until the counterweight (7) is completely lifted up. During this period, the weight of the counterweight borne by the counterweight cylinder (8) gradually decreases until it disappears.

2. The intelligent aquaculture cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The net box body is in the form of a polygonal column structure, the box frame (1) constitutes the frames of the edges of the polygonal column structure, and the box net (2) is arranged on the bottom surface and the side surfaces of the polygonal column structure.

3. The intelligent aquaculture cage according to claim 2 is characterized by: The buoys (3) are arranged one by one at the top of each edge surface.

4. The intelligent aquaculture cage according to claim 3 is characterized by: The mounting columns (4) are installed horizontally and dispersedly between the buoys (3), and the mounting columns (4) are installed one by one at the vertices of the edges of the net box body.

5. The intelligent aquaculture cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the airbags (5) is remotely and independently controlled.

6. The intelligent aquaculture cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The counterweight blocks (7) suspended on each of the ropes (6) are multiple blocks in a string. When the counterweight blocks (7) are lifted with the aid of the ropes (6), the counterweight blocks (7) in a string will be lifted in sequence.

7. The intelligent aquaculture cage according to claim 6, characterized in that: The counterweight cylinder (8) is cylindrical, and the counterweight blocks (7) in a string are all in the shape of round cakes.

8. The intelligent aquaculture cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limiting ring is provided at the top opening of the counterweight cylinder (8) for limiting the movement of the counterweight block (7).

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