Intelligent deep-sea submerged aquaculture net cage

Abstract

The invention discloses an intelligent deep-sea submerged aquaculture net cage, and relates to the technical field of deep-sea aquaculture. Comprising a net cage fence support, a sealed control room, a central control system, a fiber netting, a diving chamber, a chassis, ropes and anchor blocks. Wherein a net cage fence support formed by an annular metal structure is arranged around the net cage, the sealed control room is integrated on a top platform of the net cage fence support, and a central control system is arranged in the sealed control room; the fiber netting is fixed to the outer edge of the net cage fence support in a surrounding mode through detachable connecting pieces. The diving chamber is arranged in the middle of the net cage and connected with the net cage fence support through welding; the chassis is a basic platform formed by a cross-shaped stiffening beam and is rigidly connected with a net cage fence bracket through a metal structure bracket; one radial end of the rope is connected with the chassis, and the other end is connected with the anchor block. The stability, the growth efficiency and the survival rate of cultured species can be improved, the culture risk is reduced, and the sustainable development of the deep and far sea culture industry is promoted.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of deep - sea aquaculture, and more specifically, to an intelligent deep - sea submersible aquaculture cage. Background Art

[0002] Traditional cage aquaculture is usually set in coastal waters. Seawater can flow freely inside and outside the cage through the fishing net. This method can not only smoothly carry out seawater exchange and oxygen supply to ensure the metabolism of fish, but also the waste and food residues of fish can sink to the bottom through the mesh, without the need to separate the waste and residues. Therefore, even in a small cage space, a large number of fish can be cultured, and the water quality in the aquaculture area will not deteriorate sharply, which has the advantages of large - scale fishery aquaculture. However, if the coastal aquaculture areas are too dense, a large amount of waste and residues will be discharged at the same time, which will lead to the pollution of the coastal beach water quality in the long run and is not conducive to environmental protection.

[0003] For deep - sea aquaculture, its water quality is better than that of coastal waters. At the same time, the movement of ocean currents can bring certain plankton to supplement food for fish, which is easy to form an open - type ecological aquaculture mode to achieve high - quality and high - yield fishery aquaculture. The existing aquaculture cages are fixed by anchors and ropes on the seabed and can only be used in coastal areas or waters with small waves. They are easily impacted by strong winds and waves in the deep - sea, resulting in the overturning, rupture or even loss of the cages. Therefore, traditional coastal aquaculture cages are not suitable for deep - sea aquaculture.

[0004] In addition, deep - sea aquaculture requires many factors, such as temperature, depth, water quality, dissolved oxygen, salinity, etc. Different fish have different requirements for the growth environment, and it is particularly necessary to monitor the information of the aquaculture area. Traditional aquaculture methods have problems such as low efficiency, resource waste, environmental pollution, etc. Therefore, it is necessary to develop precision aquaculture technology to improve the sustainability and economic benefits of aquaculture.

[0005] Patent CN213095562U discloses a method of installing floating pipes around the cage to adjust the lifting of the cage by buoyancy, and patent CN117441651A discloses a lifting cage based on a sliding track type, and the support piles are generally installed on the wind turbines of the wind farm. However, the former has the problem of poor control of the sinking and floating performance of the cage, and the latter has the problems of cumbersome operation and high cost. In particular, if the cage does not lift smoothly and causes deflection, if the disturbance is too large, it is easy to frighten or harm the fish.

[0006] Therefore, it is an urgent problem for those skilled in the art to propose an intelligent deep - sea submersible aquaculture cage to solve the difficulties existing in the prior art. Summary of the Invention

[0007] In view of this, the present invention provides an intelligent deep-sea submersible aquaculture cage to solve the technical problems existing in the prior art.

[0008] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0009] An intelligent deep-sea submersible aquaculture cage, comprising: a cage fence support, a sealed control room, a central control system, a fiber mesh, a diving chamber, a chassis, ropes, and anchor blocks; wherein, the cage is surrounded by a cage fence support composed of a circular metal structure, the sealed control room is arranged on the top platform of the cage fence support and internally provided with the central control system; the fiber mesh is fixedly surrounded on the outer edge of the cage fence support through detachable connectors; the diving chamber is arranged in the middle of the cage and connected to the cage fence support by welding; the chassis is a basic platform composed of cross-shaped reinforcing beams and is rigidly connected to the cage fence support through a metal structure support; the ropes are radially connected at one end to the chassis and at the other end to the anchor blocks.

[0010] Optionally, the diving chamber is modular and detachable, installed on the skeleton structure of the cage, and quantitatively installed after calculation according to the size of the cage and the aquaculture sea area.

[0011] Optionally, the specific content of the quantitative installation is as follows:

[0012] The force requirement for the cage to be stationary in water: F = G + αG1 = Vρ s g

[0013] The demand algorithm for the diving chamber is calculated according to the following formula:

[0014]

[0015] wherein, F is the buoyancy, n is the number of diving chambers, v is the volume of the cage, v1 is the empty volume of the diving chamber, ρ s is the seawater density, ρ is the overall density of the cage, ρ1 is the density of the diving chamber body, α is the allowable buoyancy difference coefficient, G is the overall gravity of the cage, G1 is the empty gravity of the diving chamber, V is the drainage volume of the cage in water, and g is the acceleration due to gravity.

[0016] Optionally, the central control system includes a feeding machine, a feeding pipeline, a rope winch, a communication system, an on-board computer, sensors, and a power storage system; wherein, the on-board computer serves as the main control end and is connected to the feeding machine, the feeding pipeline, the rope winch, the communication system, the sensors, and the power storage system through signal cables; the feeding machine and the power storage system are arranged in the sealed control room in the middle of the cage; the rope winch is arranged at the bottom of the cage; the sensors are arranged around the cage.

[0017] Optionally, the feeding machine is set to feed at a fixed time, and the bait is put into the cage through the feeding pipeline to achieve unattended operation;

[0018] A sensor that acquires hydrological information, water quality information, and fish farming information and transmits them to the control center through a communication system;

[0019] A power storage system that generates electricity through wind power, photovoltaic power, and wave energy and stores it;

[0020] When a typhoon approaches, the on-board computer calculates the drainage / water injection volume of the diving chamber and calculates the sinking / rising distance in real time according to the length of the rope.

[0021] Optionally, the anchor block is manufactured by the die method, and the anchor block is installed with a rope mooring joint for fixing the cage rope.

[0022] Optionally, the motor for the rope is a waterproof motor.

[0023] According to the above technical solutions, compared with the prior art, the present invention discloses an intelligent deep-sea submersible aquaculture cage, and its beneficial effects are as follows:

[0024] 1) By controlling the drainage / water injection of the diving chamber and the winch to tighten the rope, the sinking and floating of the cage are realized; the use of the anchor block and the rope ensures the stability of the cage at different ocean depths; the diving chamber is designed to be detachable and can be installed in a specified number according to the aquaculture depth requirements. The cage is also equipped with an on-board computer and sensors, which can monitor water quality, hydrological information, and fish farming information in real time and transmit them to the control center through a communication system to achieve intelligent control;

[0025] 2) By installing the diving chamber and the anchor block, the lifting is controlled by the central control system to carry out intelligent monitoring of marine cage aquaculture, which can not only effectively cope with typhoons but also meet the precise aquaculture in the deep and far sea; the invention can improve the stability, growth efficiency, and survival rate of aquaculture species, reduce aquaculture risks, and promote the sustainable development of the deep and far sea aquaculture industry. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only the embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained according to the provided drawings without creative efforts.

[0027] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of an intelligent deep-sea submersible aquaculture cage provided by the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2a It is a schematic diagram of the working state of the water storage tank and the ballast tank during sinking provided by the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2b Schematic diagram of the working states of the water storage tank and the ballast tank during ascent provided by the present invention;

[0030] Figure 2c Flow chart of the working process of the present invention during sinking;

[0031] Figure 2d Flow chart of the working process of the present invention during ascent;

[0032] Figure 3a Schematic diagram of the working states of the diving tank and the winch during the sinking of the cage provided by the present invention;

[0033] Figure 3b Schematic diagram of the working states of the diving tank and the winch during the ascent of the cage provided by the present invention;

[0034] Figure 3c Schematic diagram of the working states of the diving tank and the winch when the cage is in static balance provided by the present invention;

[0035] Figure 4 Structural block diagram of the central control system provided by the present invention;

[0036] Wherein, 1 - cage fence support, 2 - central control system, 3 - fiber mesh netting, 4 - diving tank, 5 - chassis, 6 - rope, 7 - anchor block, 8 - metal structure support. Specific embodiments

[0037] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0038] See Figure 1 As shown, the present invention discloses an intelligent deep - sea submersible aquaculture cage, including: cage fence support 1, sealed control room, central control system 2, fiber mesh netting 3, diving tank 4, chassis 5, rope 6, anchor block 7; wherein, the cage is surrounded by a cage fence support 1 composed of a circular metal structure, the sealed control room is arranged on the top platform of the cage fence support 1 and internally contains the central control system 2; the fiber mesh netting 3 is fixedly surrounded by detachable connectors on the outer edge of the cage fence support 1; the diving tank 4 is arranged in the middle of the cage and is connected to the cage fence support 1 by welding; the chassis 5 is a basic platform composed of a cross - shaped reinforcing beam and is rigidly connected to the cage fence support through a metal structure support 8; one end of the rope 6 is radially connected to the chassis 5 and the other end is connected to the anchor block 7.

[0039] Specifically, the cage fence support 1, the sealed control room, the diving chamber 4, the fiber net clothing 3, the chassis 5, and the ropes 6 are all made of rigid materials.

[0040] The chassis 5 is a high-strength chassis with a relatively low density.

[0041] Furthermore, the diving chamber 4 is modular and detachable, and is installed on the skeleton structure of the cage. It is installed quantitatively after calculation according to the size of the cage and the aquaculture sea area.

[0042] Furthermore, the specific content of the quantitative installation is as follows:

[0043] The force requirement for the cage to be stationary in water: F = G + αG1 = Vρ s g

[0044] The demand algorithm for the diving chamber is calculated according to the following formula:

[0045]

[0046] Among them, F is the buoyancy, n is the number of diving chambers, v is the volume of the cage, v1 is the empty volume of the diving chamber, ρ s is the sea water density, ρ is the overall density of the cage, ρ1 is the density of the diving chamber body, α is the allowable buoyancy difference coefficient, G is the overall gravity of the cage, G1 is the empty gravity of the diving chamber, V is the drainage volume of the cage in water, and g is the acceleration due to gravity.

[0047] Specifically, v is the volume of the cage, which can be measured in advance; ρ s is the sea water density, which is directly measured by a sensor; ρ is the overall density of the cage, which depends on the materials used for the cage; α is the allowable buoyancy difference coefficient, which gives the cage a small upward buoyancy to avoid sinking to the bottom of the sea and is usually calculated according to requirements.

[0048] Specifically, Figure 2a is a schematic diagram of the working state of the water storage tank and the ballast tank when sinking, Figure 2b is a schematic diagram of the working state of the water storage tank and the ballast tank when rising, Figure 2c is a working flow chart for sinking, Figure 2dIt is the working flow chart for ascending. The control principle for the ascent or descent of the cage: When there is a need for descent, the air compressor starts to pump air into the ballast tank. The air pressure in the water storage tank decreases. At the same time, the water pump can more easily pump seawater into the water storage tank. The self-weight of the entire diving chamber 4 increases, the rope 6 tightens and shortens, and the cage as a whole sinks. When it sinks to an appropriate depth, the diving chamber 4 closes and the rope 6 is locked. The cage is in a state of balanced force under the action of buoyancy and the tension of the rope 6 and is relatively stationary. When there is a need for ascent, the diving chamber 4 drains water, its self-weight decreases, and the buoyancy increases. At the same time, the rope 6 relaxes and starts to float under the action of buoyancy. When it floats to the target height, the diving chamber 4 closes and the rope 6 is locked. The cage is in a state of balanced force under the action of buoyancy and the tension of the rope 6 and is relatively stationary. Figure 3a It is a schematic diagram of the working states of the diving chamber and the winch when the cage sinks. Figure 3b It is a schematic diagram of the working states of the diving chamber and the winch when the cage ascends. Figure 3c It is a schematic diagram of the working states of the diving chamber and the winch when the cage is in static balance.

[0049] Further, as shown in Figure 4 The central control system includes: a bait feeder, a bait feeding pipeline, a rope winch, a communication system, an on-board computer, sensors, and a power storage system. The on-board computer, as the main control terminal, is connected to the bait feeder, the bait feeding pipeline, the rope winch, the communication system, the sensors, and the power storage system through signal cables; the bait feeder and the power storage system are arranged in the sealed control room in the middle of the cage; the rope winch is arranged at the bottom of the cage; the sensors are arranged around the cage.

[0050] Specifically, when conducting aquaculture on the sea surface, power is transmitted through methods such as wind power, photovoltaic power, and wave energy, and electrical energy is stored through a storage battery; the on-board computer realizes remote monitoring and operation management of the device terminals through the Internet of Things.

[0051] Further, the bait feeder is set to feed at a fixed time, and the bait is put into the cage through the bait feeding pipeline to achieve unattended operation;

[0052] The sensors obtain hydrological information, water quality information, and fish farming information and transmit them to the control center through the communication system;

[0053] The power storage system generates and stores electricity through methods such as wind power, photovoltaic power, and wave energy;

[0054] When a typhoon comes, the on-board computer calculates the drainage / water injection volume of the diving chamber and calculates the sinking / ascending distance in real time according to the length of the rope 6.

[0055] Further, the anchor block 7 is manufactured by the die method, and the anchor block 7 is installed with a rope 6 mooring joint for fixing the cage rope 6.

[0056] Further, the motor for the rope 6 is a waterproof motor.

[0057] In this specification, the various embodiments are described in a progressive manner. Each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments. For the same or similar parts among the various embodiments, reference may be made to each other.

[0058] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to implement or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be obvious to those skilled in the art. The general principles defined herein can be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention will not be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but rather to the broadest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. An intelligent deep - sea submersible aquaculture cage, characterized in that, Including: Cage fence brackets, sealed control rooms, central control systems, fiber net cages, diving pods, chassis, ropes, and anchor blocks; among them, the cage is surrounded by cage fence brackets composed of a circular metal structure, the sealed control room is set on the top platform of the cage fence brackets and houses the central control system; the fiber net cage is fixed around the outer edge of the cage fence brackets through detachable connectors; the diving pod is set in the middle of the cage and is connected to the cage fence brackets by welding. The chassis is a basic platform composed of cross-shaped reinforcing beams and is rigidly connected to the cage fence brackets through metal structure brackets; the ropes are radially connected to the chassis at one end and to the anchor blocks at the other end.

2. The intelligent deep-sea submersible aquaculture cage according to claim 1, wherein, The diving pod is modular and detachable, installed on the skeleton structure of the cage, and quantitatively installed after calculation according to the size of the cage and the aquaculture sea area.

3. The intelligent deep-sea submersible aquaculture cage according to claim 2, wherein, The specific content of quantitative installation is: Force requirement for the cage to be stationary in water: F = G + αG1 = Vρ s g The demand algorithm of the diving pod is calculated according to the following formula: Among them, F is the buoyancy force, n is the number of diving compartments, v is the volume of the net cage, v1 is the volume of the empty diving compartment, ρ s is the density of seawater, ρ is the overall density of the net cage, ρ1 is the density of the diving compartment hull, α is the allowable buoyancy difference coefficient, G is the overall gravity of the net cage, G1 is the gravity of the empty diving compartment, V is the drainage volume of the net cage in water, and g is the acceleration due to gravity.

4. The intelligent deep-sea submersible aquaculture cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The central control system includes: a feeding machine, feeding pipes, a rope winch, a communication system, an on-board computer, sensors, and a power storage system; among them, the on-board computer, as the main control terminal, is connected to the feeding machine, feeding pipes, rope winch, communication system, sensors, and power storage system through signal cables; the feeding machine and the power storage system are set in the sealed control room in the middle of the cage; the rope winch is set at the bottom of the cage; the sensors are set around the cage.

5. The intelligent deep-sea submersible aquaculture cage according to claim 4, characterized in that, The feeding machine is set to feed at a fixed time, and the bait is put into the cage through the feeding pipe to achieve unattended operation. The sensors obtain hydrological information, water quality information, and fish farming information and transmit them to the control center through the communication system. The power storage system generates electricity and stores it through wind power, photovoltaic power, and wave energy. When a typhoon comes, the on-board computer calculates the drainage / water injection volume of the diving pod and calculates the sinking / rising distance in real time according to the length of the rope.

6. The intelligent deep-sea submersible aquaculture cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The anchor blocks are manufactured by the die method, and the anchor blocks are installed with rope mooring joints for fixing the cage ropes.

7. An intelligent deep-sea submersible aquaculture cage according to claim 6, characterized in that, The motor used for the ropes is a waterproof motor.

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