Living fish counting device

Abstract

The invention relates to a living fish counting device which comprises a fish storage assembly, a fish return channel rear channel and at least one counting unit, the fish storage assembly is used for storing living fishes to be counted, the fish return channel is communicated with the fish storage assembly, and the counting unit is used for counting the living fishes; the counting unit comprises a counting main control module and at least one counting detection assembly, the counting detection assembly is connected with the counting main control module, and when the fish storage assembly releases living fishes to be counted to pass through the fish return channel, the counting detection assembly detects the living fishes and sends the detected living fishes to the counting main control module; and the detection information is sent to the counting main control module for counting.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of counting devices and relates to a living fish counting device. Background Art

[0002] As people's pace of life accelerates, there is less and less time to relax, and there are fewer and fewer occasions to relax. Fishing is the most suitable place to relax after a fast pace. In some fishing places, it is necessary to count and weigh the live fish caught. The existing counting devices bring a lot of inconvenience to anglers.

[0003] Conventional counting devices also cannot identify whether the weighed object is a live fish or a foreign object, which is particularly important in fishing competitions. Therefore, how to provide a live fish counting device to improve the convenience and accuracy of fish counting for anglers has become a technical problem that needs to be solved urgently. Summary of the invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is how to provide a living fish counting device to improve the convenience of counting for anglers.

[0005] The technical solution of the present application is a live fish counting device, comprising: a fish storage component, a fish return channel and at least one counting unit, wherein the fish storage component is used to store live fish to be counted, the fish return channel is communicated with the fish storage component, and the counting unit is used to count live fish;

[0006] The counting unit includes a counting main control module and at least one counting detection component, and the counting detection component is connected to the counting main control module. When the fish storage component releases the living fish to be counted through the fish return channel, the counting detection component detects the living fish and sends the detection information to the counting main control module for counting.

[0007] The technical effect of the above technical solution of the present application is that when the live fish are released from the fish storage component and returned to the fishing ground through the fish return channel, the counting unit counts the live fish, and one or more counting detection components can be used to improve the counting accuracy. The angler can count the fish continuously while releasing and returning the fish, which improves the convenience of the angler in weighing the fish.

[0008] In one or more embodiments of the present application, the counting detection component is an infrared detection component, which is used to emit infrared rays in one direction or multiple directions that intersect each other, detect the living fish passing by and send them to the counting main control module for counting.

[0009] In one or more embodiments of the present application, the counting main control module performs at least one of volume estimation, shape determination and weight estimation based on the detection information to determine the number of live fish or whether they are fish.

[0010] In one or more embodiments of the present application, the counting detection component is an image detection component, which includes at least one camera element. The image detection component acquires an image through the camera element and sends it to the counting main control module, and the counting main control module processes the image for counting.

[0011] In one or more embodiments of the present application, the counting main control module is also used to compare the image with preset image information to determine whether there are live fish or other non-fish objects in the image.

[0012] In one or more embodiments of the present application, the counting detection component is a Hall detection component, which includes a baffle and a Hall sensor arranged on the fish return channel. One side of the baffle is rotatably connected, and the other side is provided with a Hall sensor. The Hall sensor is used to detect the opening and closing of the baffle and send it to the counting main control module to count the living fish passing by.

[0013] In one or more embodiments of the present application, the counting and detection component is a turntable counting component, which includes a baffle and a mechanical counting disk arranged on the fish return channel. One side of the baffle is rotatably connected and connected to the mechanical counting disk. The mechanical counting disk is used to detect the number of rotations of the baffle and send it to the counting main control module to count the living fish passing by.

[0014] In one or more embodiments of the present application, a fish weighing assembly for weighing live fish is further included, wherein the fish weighing assembly includes a fish weighing frame, a host module, an inner weighing plate, an outer weighing plate, and a weighing sensor, wherein the weighing sensor is disposed on the fish weighing frame and is electrically connected to the host module;

[0015] The outer scale tray is arranged on the weighing sensor, the inner scale tray is rotatably arranged on the outer scale tray, the outer scale tray is also provided with a fish return motor for driving the inner scale tray to rotate, and the inner scale tray and the outer scale tray are used to support and weigh live fish.

[0016] In one or more embodiments of the present application, the fish storage component is arranged in front of the fish weighing component, and the fish storage component includes a fish storage outer frame, a fish storage inner frame and a fish releasing motor. The fish storage outer frame and the fish storage inner frame are used to carry fish to be counted, and the fish releasing motor is used to drive the fish storage inner frame to move so as to place the fish to be counted into the fish weighing component.

[0017] In one or more embodiments of the present application, when the fish weighing component is in a fish weighing state, the counting unit is also used to determine whether there are fish or other non-fish items on the fish weighing component. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific implementation methods of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the specific implementation methods or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some implementation methods of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0019] Figure 1 It is a structural principle block diagram of a counting unit in one embodiment of the present application.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a working principle diagram of an infrared detection component in one embodiment of the present application.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a working principle diagram of an infrared detection component in one embodiment of the present application.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a working principle diagram of an infrared detection component in one embodiment of the present application.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a working principle diagram of an infrared detection component in one embodiment of the present application.

[0024] Figure 6 It is a working principle diagram of the image detection component in one embodiment of the present application.

[0025] Figure 7 It is a working principle diagram of the image detection component in one embodiment of the present application.

[0026] Figure 8 This is a working principle diagram of a Hall detection component in one embodiment of the present application.

[0027] Fig. 9 This is a working principle diagram of a Hall detection component in one embodiment of the present application.

[0028] Fig.10 This is a working principle diagram of a turntable counting assembly in one embodiment of the present application.

[0029] Fig.11 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a live fish counting device in one embodiment of the present application.

[0030] Fig.12 It is a schematic diagram of an explosion of a live fish counting device in one embodiment of the present application.

[0031] Fig.13 It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a live fish counting device in one embodiment of the present application.

[0032] Fig.14 It is a schematic diagram of a fish weighing component of a live fish counting device in one embodiment of the present application.

[0033] Reference numerals:

[0034] 1-fish storage component; 11-fish storage outer frame; 111-second inclined plane; 12-fish storage inner frame; 121-first inclined plane; 13-fish release motor; 14-buffer plate; 141-buffer inclined plane; 15-protective cover; 2-fish return channel; 3-counting unit; 31-counting main control module; 32-counting detection component; 32a-infrared detection component; 32b-image detection component; 321-camera element; 32c-Hall detection component; 322-baffle; 323-Hall device; 324-magnetic component; 32d-turntable counting component; 325-mechanical counting disk; 4-fish weighing component; 41-fish weighing frame; 42-host module; 43-inner drag of weighing pan; 431-third inclined plane; 44-outer drag of weighing pan; 441-fourth inclined plane; 45-weighing sensor; 46-fish return motor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0036] Example 1

[0037] like Figure 1 As shown in the figure, this embodiment is a living fish counting device, comprising: a fish storage component 1, a fish return channel 2 and at least one counting unit 3, the fish storage component 1 is used to store the living fish to be counted, the fish return channel 2 is communicated with the fish storage component 1, and the counting unit 3 is used to count the living fish; the counting unit 3 comprises a counting main control module 31 and at least one counting detection component 32, the counting detection component 32 is connected to the counting main control module 31, when the fish storage component 1 releases the living fish to be counted through the fish return channel 2, the counting detection component 32 detects the living fish, and sends the detection information to the counting main control module 31 for counting.

[0038] When the live fish are released from the fish storage component 1 and returned to the fishing ground through the fish return channel 2, the counting unit 3 counts the live fish. The counting detection component 32 can be used to improve the counting accuracy. The angler can count the fish continuously when releasing and returning the fish, which improves the convenience of the angler in weighing the fish.

[0039] like Fig.12 and 13As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the fish storage assembly 1 includes a fish storage outer frame 11, a fish storage inner frame 12 and a fish release motor 13. The fish storage outer frame 11 and the fish storage inner frame 12 are used to carry live fish to be counted. The fish storage outer frame 11 is a cylindrical structure surrounded by the side. The fish storage inner frame 12 is arranged at the lower end opening of the fish storage outer frame 11 and is rotatably connected to the fish storage outer frame 11. The fish release motor 13 is used to drive the fish storage inner frame 12 to move to open the lower end opening of the fish storage outer frame 11 to release the live fish. The fish release motor 13 is fixedly installed on the fish storage outer frame 11.

[0040] like Fig.12 and 13 As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, a first inclined surface 121 is provided on the fish storage inner frame 12, and a second inclined surface 111 is provided on the inner side of the fish storage outer frame 11, which is arranged opposite to the first inclined surface 121, and the first inclined surface 121 and the second inclined surface 111 are arranged in a V shape. Since the first inclined surface 121 and the second inclined surface 111 are arranged in a V shape, it is convenient for the fish storage inner frame 12 and the fish storage outer frame 11 to store fish, so that the live fish slides the bottom of the V shape to prevent the live fish from shaking.

[0041] In this embodiment, a buffer plate 14 is provided on one side of the fish storage inner frame 12, and the buffer plate 14 is located above the fish storage inner frame 12. A buffer slope 141 is provided on the buffer plate 14. It should be noted that the buffer slope 141 is flush with the first slope 121, and the buffer slope 141 plays a buffering role, and is used to guide the fish to the fish storage inner frame 12.

[0042] In this embodiment, a protective net or protective cover 15 is further installed at the upper end opening of the fish storage outer frame 11. Through the protective function of the protective net or protective cover 15, the fish in the fish storage component 1 can be protected to prevent the fish from jumping out of the fish storage component 1.

[0043] like Figure 2-5 As shown in , in this embodiment, the counting detection component 32 is an infrared detection component 32a, and the infrared detection component 32a includes one or more infrared detection sensors. The infrared detection component 32a is used to emit infrared rays that cross each other in one direction or multiple directions, detect the living fish passing by, and send them to the counting main control module 31 for counting. It should be noted that the fish return channel 2 is the channel through which the living fish return to the fishing place after being released from the fish storage component 1, and can include the space of the fish storage component 1. The counting detection component 32 is installed in the fish return channel 2, and the installation position can be set according to actual needs.

[0044] In this embodiment, each infrared detection sensor includes a transmitting end and a receiving end. The detection space formed by one or more infrared detection sensors can be a single infrared line detection, or a double plane intersection infrared surface detection, or a triple space intersection infrared three-dimensional detection. The counting main control module 31 performs at least one of volume estimation, shape judgment and weight estimation based on the detection information to determine the number of live fish or whether they are fish.

[0045] Specifically, the counting detection component 32 first counts the number of live fish to be detected when they pass through, and can be set through the counting main control module 31 to estimate the volume of the live fish passing through, thereby estimating the weight of the live fish. The estimation result can distinguish the volume size or convert the volume into weight. The number of live fish passing through at the same time can be determined based on the detected shape, and whether it is a fish can be determined based on the appearance ratio of the live fish.

[0046] In this embodiment, the counting main control module 31 is installed in the host, and a wireless communication module and a display module are also provided on the host. The display module is used to display information such as the counting value. The counting main control module 31 is also connected to the server behind through the wireless communication module to upload the data to the server.

[0047] Example 2

[0048] like Figure 6-7 As shown in , the difference between this embodiment and embodiment 1 is that the counting detection component 32 is an image detection component 32b, and the image detection component 32b includes at least one imaging element 321. The imaging element 321 is, for example, a camera, etc. The image detection component 32b obtains the image through the imaging element 321 and sends it to the counting main control module 31, and the counting main control module 31 processes the image for counting.

[0049] In this embodiment, after receiving the image from the image detection component 32b, the counting main control module 31 is also used to compare the image with preset image information to determine whether there are live fish or other non-fish objects in the image.

[0050] It should be noted that by using image photography to transmit the image content back to the counting main control module 31 for intelligent judgment, the number of live fish, fish species and size can be judged, and whether it is a fish can be judged. The judgment method includes intelligent comparison of image database and matrix scanning principle combined with algorithm for judgment. Of course, the image detection component 32b in this embodiment can also be used in conjunction with the infrared detection component 32a in embodiment 1.

[0051] Example 3

[0052] like Figure 8-9As shown in , the difference between this embodiment and embodiment 1 is that the counting detection component 32 is a Hall detection component 32c, and the Hall detection component 32c includes a baffle 322 and a Hall sensor arranged on the fish return channel 2. One side of the baffle 322 is rotatably connected, and the other side is provided with a Hall sensor. The Hall sensor is used to detect the opening and closing of the baffle 322 and send it to the counting main control module 31 to count the living fish passing by.

[0053] It should be noted that the Hall sensor includes a Hall device 323 and a magnetic component, the magnetic component is a permanent magnet, the Hall device 323 is arranged on the other side of the baffle 322 and rotates with the baffle 322 or is fixed in the fish return channel 2, the magnetic component is arranged on the rotation track of the Hall device 323, a fully closed or semi-closed baffle can be set up in the fish return channel 2, and a recovery mechanism is also arranged on one side of the baffle shaft, the recovery mechanism can be restored by power or spring, and the other side uses the Hall device 323 and the corresponding magnetic component for counting, the magnetic component can be set in multiple intervals, and multiple zones are set according to the volume of the living fish to be measured, and the fish weight interval is judged according to the opening amplitude of the baffle 322, so as to achieve the counting effect. Of course, the Hall detection component 32c in this embodiment can also be used in conjunction with one or more of the infrared detection component 32a in Example 1 and the image detection component 32b in Example 2.

[0054] Example 4

[0055] like Fig.10 As shown in , the difference between this embodiment and embodiment 1 is that the counting detection component 32 is a turntable counting component 32d, and the turntable counting component 32d includes a baffle 322 and a mechanical counting disk 325 arranged on the fish return channel. One side of the baffle 322 is rotatably connected and connected to the mechanical counting disk 325. The mechanical counting disk 325 is used to detect the number of rotations of the baffle 322 and send it to the counting main control module 31 to count the living fish passing by.

[0056] It should be noted that the mechanical turntable counting component 32d counts by setting a turntable, and can set intervals according to the strength of the rotating shaft, so that live fish within a reasonable range are allowed to pass, and those that do not reach or exceed the weight range are not allowed to pass. Of course, the turntable counting component 32d in this embodiment can also be used in conjunction with one or more of the infrared detection component 32a in embodiment 1, the image detection component 32b in embodiment 2, and the Hall detection component 32c in embodiment 3.

[0057] Example 5

[0058] like Figures 11 to 14As shown in, based on Example 1, this embodiment further includes a fish weighing component 4 for weighing live fish, the fish weighing component 4 includes a fish weighing frame 41, a host module 42, an inner weighing plate 4343, an outer weighing plate 44 and a weighing sensor 45, the weighing sensor 45 is arranged on the fish weighing frame 41, and the weighing sensor 45 is electrically connected to the host module 42; the host module 42 is installed in the host.

[0059] The outer drag 44 of the weighing pan is arranged on the weighing sensor 45, the inner drag 4343 of the weighing pan is rotatably arranged on the outer drag 44 of the weighing pan, and the outer drag 44 of the weighing pan is also provided with a fish returning motor 46 for driving the inner drag 43 of the weighing pan to rotate. The inner drag 43 and the outer drag 44 of the weighing pan are used to support and weigh living fish.

[0060] When the inner and outer scale tugs 43 and 44 have finished weighing the live fish, the host module 42 controls the fish return motor 46 to move, driving the inner scale tug 43 to rotate, thereby increasing the gap between the inner and outer scale tugs 43 and 44, allowing the live fish to return to the fishing ground.

[0061] In this embodiment, the inner drag 43 of the scale pan is provided with a third inclined plane 431, and the outer drag 44 of the scale pan is provided with a fourth inclined plane 441 arranged opposite to the third inclined plane 431, and the third inclined plane 431 and the fourth inclined plane 441 are arranged in a V shape. It should be noted that since the third inclined plane 431 and the fourth inclined plane 441 are arranged in a V shape, it is convenient to place the fish on the inner drag 43 of the scale pan and the outer drag 44 of the scale pan, effectively preventing the fish from shaking, facilitating the weighing of the fish, and improving the stability of the fish weighing. Obviously, the above embodiment is only an example for clear explanation, and is not a limitation of the implementation method. For ordinary technicians in the relevant field, other different forms of changes or modifications can be made on the basis of the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to list all the implementation methods here. And the obvious changes or modifications derived from this are still within the protection scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A live fish counting device, characterized in that: include: A fish storage component (1), a fish return channel (2) and at least one counting unit (3), wherein the fish storage component (1) is used to store live fish to be counted, the fish return channel (2) is communicated with the fish storage component (1), and the counting unit (3) is used to count the live fish; The counting unit (3) comprises a counting main control module (31) and at least one counting detection component (32), wherein the counting detection component (32) is connected to the counting main control module (31), and when the fish storage component (1) releases the living fish to be counted through the fish return channel (2), the counting detection component (32) detects the living fish and sends the detection information to the counting main control module (31) for counting.

2. The live fish counting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The counting detection component (32) is an infrared detection component, which is used to emit infrared rays in one direction or in multiple directions that intersect with each other, detect the living fish passing by and send them to the counting main control module for counting.

3. The live fish counting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The counting main control module performs at least one of volume estimation, shape determination and weight estimation according to the detection information to determine the number of live fish or whether they are fish.

4. The live fish counting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The counting detection component (32) is an image detection component, and the image detection component comprises at least one imaging element (321). The image detection component acquires an image through the imaging element and sends the image to the counting main control module, and the counting main control module processes the image to perform counting.

5. The live fish counting device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The counting main control module is also used to compare the image with preset image information to determine whether there are living fish or other non-fish objects in the image.

6. The live fish counting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The counting detection component (32) is a Hall detection component, which comprises a baffle (322) and a Hall sensor arranged on the fish return channel (2). One side of the baffle is rotatably connected, and the other side is provided with a Hall sensor. The Hall sensor is used to detect the number of times the baffle is opened and closed and sends the information to the counting main control module to count the number of live fish passing through.

7. The live fish counting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The counting detection component (32) is a turntable counting component, which comprises a baffle (322) and a mechanical counting disk (325) arranged on the fish return channel (2), one side of the baffle (322) being rotatably connected and connected to the mechanical counting disk, and the mechanical counting disk being used to detect the number of rotations of the baffle and send it to the counting main control module, so as to count the live fish passing through.

8. The live fish counting device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The device also comprises a fish weighing assembly (4) for weighing live fish, the fish weighing assembly comprising a fish weighing frame (41), a host module (42), an inner weighing plate (43), an outer weighing plate (44) and a weighing sensor (45), the weighing sensor being arranged on the fish weighing frame and being electrically connected to the host module; The outer scale tray is arranged on the weighing sensor (45), the inner scale tray is rotatably arranged on the outer scale tray, and the outer scale tray is also provided with a fish return motor (46) for driving the inner scale tray to rotate. The inner scale tray and the outer scale tray are used to support and weigh live fish.

9. The live fish counting device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The fish storage component (1) is arranged in front of the fish weighing component, and comprises a fish storage outer frame (11), a fish storage inner frame (12) and a fish releasing motor (13). The fish storage outer frame and the fish storage inner frame are used to carry fish to be counted, and the fish releasing motor is used to drive the fish storage inner frame to move so as to place the fish to be counted into the fish weighing component.

10. The live fish counting device according to claim 8, characterized in that: When the fish weighing component is in the fish weighing state, the counting unit (3) is also used to judge whether there are fish or other non-fish objects on the fish weighing component.

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