Intelligent feeding system and intelligent control method

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of aquaculture feed feeding technology, specifically to an intelligent feeding system and intelligent control method. The intelligent feeding system includes an aquaculture cage module, a pneumatic feeding module, a feed conveying module, and an intelligent control module. The aquaculture cage module includes an aquaculture cage, which is cubic or cuboid in shape. The pneumatic feeding module includes a pneumatic feeder positioned above the aquaculture cage. The feed conveying module includes a feed conveying pipe and a rotation controller positioned above the aquaculture cage. The intelligent control module measures wind direction and water flow direction, and uses these measurements to intelligently control the rotation controller. This invention improves feeding efficiency and accuracy, and saves on feed costs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of livestock feed feeding technology, and in particular to an intelligent feeding system and intelligent control method. Background Technology

[0002] Feeding in marine aquaculture is often done manually. However, due to the distance of deep-sea cages from the shore, high-frequency manual feeding is not feasible. Therefore, it is necessary to design a device that can operate autonomously and complete feeding tasks independently without continuous external intervention or support. However, the direction of wind and sea currents is unpredictable, which can cause the feed to be washed away, preventing the fish from actually eating it. Therefore, the automatic feeding device also needs a corresponding intelligent control algorithm that can automatically adjust the feeding strategy according to actual needs, environmental changes, and the state of the animals. This improves feeding efficiency and accuracy, and effectively reduces waste and costs. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention provides an intelligent feeding system and intelligent control method to solve the problems of low frequency of manual feeding, feed waste caused by environmental changes, and poor feeding accuracy in existing marine aquaculture.

[0004] The objective of this invention can be achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0005] The first aspect of this invention is to provide an intelligent feeding system, including an aquaculture cage module, a pneumatic feeding module, a feed conveying module, and an intelligent control module;

[0006] The aquaculture cage module includes an aquaculture cage, which is cube-shaped or cuboid-shaped.

[0007] The pneumatic feeding module includes a pneumatic feeding machine positioned above the aquaculture cage.

[0008] The feed delivery module includes a feed delivery pipe and a rotation controller; the feed delivery pipe and the rotation controller are located above the aquaculture cage.

[0009] The intelligent control module includes a rotary controller, a wind vane, and a flow vane, used to measure wind direction and water flow direction; based on the wind direction measured by the wind vane and the water flow direction measured by the flow vane, the rotary controller performs intelligent control of bait delivery.

[0010] Furthermore, the pneumatic feeder is located at the center above the aquaculture cage; the feed delivery pipe is connected to the rotary controller; the rotary controller is directly below the pneumatic feeder; and a maintenance passage is provided above the feed delivery pipe for maintenance and supervision.

[0011] Furthermore, the lower part of the pneumatic feeding machine is funnel-shaped, and the upper part is cylindrical; wherein the radii of the bottom surface of the funnel and the bottom surface of the cylinder are equal.

[0012] Furthermore, the rotary controller is located directly below the funnel-shaped opening at the bottom of the pneumatic feeder.

[0013] Furthermore, the rotation controller is cylindrical, and there are four circular holes on the side of the rotation controller. The four circular holes are on the same horizontal plane, and the included angle between each of the four circular holes and the adjacent circular hole is 90 degrees. The bait delivery pipe consists of four pipes, and the bait delivery pipe is connected to the four circular holes respectively. The diameter of the bait delivery pipe is the same as the diameter of the four circular holes.

[0014] Furthermore, the bait delivery pipe is connected to a discharge pipe, and the unused opening of the discharge pipe is used as the bait outlet; wherein, the opening of the bait outlet faces downward to facilitate the delivery of bait.

[0015] Furthermore, the wind direction is measured using a wind vane, and the water flow direction is measured using a flow meter; the wind vane is installed at the top of the side prism of the aquaculture cage, and the flow meter is installed at the exact center of the bottom edge line of the aquaculture cage.

[0016] A second aspect of the present invention is to provide an intelligent control method, comprising:

[0017] Use an anemometer to obtain the wind direction and the corresponding area, and use a flow meter to obtain the water flow direction and the corresponding area;

[0018] Based on the wind direction and water flow direction, as well as the corresponding areas, determine the feeding points and the amount of feed to be given at each feeding point;

[0019] The feed is fed through a rotary controller based on the control algorithm, the feed outlet, and the corresponding feed amount.

[0020] A third aspect of the present invention is to provide an electronic device, including a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein the processor executes the computer program to implement the intelligent control method.

[0021] A fourth aspect of the present invention is to provide a computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the intelligent control method.

[0022] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this invention are: setting up aquaculture cages to manage the farmed fish; installing a pneumatic feeder, feed delivery pipe, and rotary controller above the aquaculture cages to perform feed feeding operations, reducing the cost of manual feeding; obtaining wind direction and corresponding area through a wind vane, and obtaining water flow direction and corresponding area through a flow vane; determining the feed inlet and the corresponding feed amount for each inlet based on the wind direction, water flow direction, and corresponding area, thereby reducing the degree to which feed is washed away by seawater; and using a rotary controller to feed the fish according to the control algorithm, feed delivery outlet, and corresponding feed amount, improving the efficiency and accuracy of feed feeding. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of an automatic feeding system for aquaculture cages;

[0025] Figure 2 A detailed schematic diagram of the pneumatic feeder and rotary controller;

[0026] Figure 3 This invention provides a flowchart illustrating the steps of an intelligent control method.

[0027] Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing the division of areas according to water flow direction;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the division of areas by wind direction and flow. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0030] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this invention are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of the invention described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or apparatus.

[0031] To address the problems existing in the background technology, an intelligent feeding system and intelligent control method have been researched and designed, which has important practical significance.

[0032] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the first aspect of the present invention is to provide an intelligent feeding system, comprising the following modules:

[0033] Aquaculture cage module 101: includes aquaculture cage 1, the shape of which is cube or cuboid.

[0034] Pneumatic feeding module 102: used for loading and feeding bait, including a pneumatic feeder;

[0035] The pneumatic feeder 2 is located at the center above the aquaculture cage 1; the lower part of the pneumatic feeder 2 is funnel-shaped and the upper part is cylindrical; wherein the radii of the bottom surface of the funnel and the bottom surface of the cylinder are equal.

[0036] The design logic of the pneumatic feeder 2 lies in ensuring uniform and smooth feed delivery through a reasonable geometric structure. The funnel shape guides the feed to flow smoothly from top to bottom, avoiding feed accumulation or stagnation, while the cylindrical upper part provides a stable storage space, making the feeding process more stable. The design that the bottom surface of the funnel and the bottom surface of the cylinder have equal radii helps to achieve uniform feed distribution during the feeding process, thereby ensuring that the central area of ​​the aquaculture cage 1 receives sufficient and uniform feed, optimizing feed utilization efficiency and improving aquaculture results. This arrangement can effectively avoid directional feeding, improve the overall feed distribution effect in the aquaculture area, and ensure that water flow and wind direction in the aquaculture environment do not excessively interfere with feed delivery.

[0037] Bait conveying module 103: used for conveying bait, including bait conveying pipe 3 and rotation controller 5; the bait conveying pipe 3 is connected to the rotation controller 5;

[0038] The feed conveying pipe 3 is provided with a maintenance passage 4 above it, which is used for the maintenance and supervision of the feed conveying pipe 3; the rotary controller 5 is directly below the funnel-shaped opening at the bottom of the pneumatic feeder 2.

[0039] The feed delivery pipe 3 and the rotation controller 5 are located above the aquaculture cage 1. The rotation controller 5 is cylindrical and has four circular holes on its side. The four circular holes are on the same horizontal plane, and the angle between each of the four circular holes and its adjacent hole is 90 degrees. The feed delivery pipe 3 consists of four pipes, each connected to one of the four circular holes. The diameter of the feed delivery pipe 3 is the same as the diameter of the four circular holes.

[0040] The opening where the bait delivery pipe 3 connects to the circular hole on the side of the rotary controller 5 is designated as the bait starting opening, and the other opening of the bait delivery pipe 3 is designated as the bait ending opening. A discharge pipe is connected to the bait ending opening, and the unused opening of the discharge pipe is designated as the bait outlet 6. The opening of the bait outlet 6 faces downward to facilitate bait delivery.

[0041] The logic behind the feed conveying module's structure lies in ensuring efficient feed delivery and precise placement through a rational structural design. The feed conveying pipe 3 connects to the rotary controller 5, using four equally spaced circular holes to divert the feed, ensuring it is evenly distributed across the four pipes in different directions, thus enhancing the coverage and uniformity of the feed. The rotary controller 5, located below the funnel-shaped opening of the pneumatic feeder 2, can precisely adjust the feed placement angle as needed, controlling the feed flow and direction to avoid resource waste caused by concentrated feeding. The maintenance passageway 4 facilitates daily maintenance and monitoring, ensuring the long-term stable operation of the feed conveying system. The downward-facing feed outlet 6 allows for smooth and precise feed delivery, reducing scattering or accumulation, thereby improving feeding efficiency and ensuring uniform distribution of feed within the aquaculture cage 1. The overall design enhances the system's operability and maintainability while improving the accuracy and efficiency of feed placement.

[0042] The intelligent control module 104 includes a rotary controller 5, a wind vane 7, and a flow vane 8, used to measure wind direction and water flow direction; based on the wind direction measured by the wind vane 7 and the water flow direction measured by the flow vane 8, the rotary controller 5 performs intelligent control of feed delivery; wherein, the wind vane is installed at the top of the side prism of the aquaculture cage 1 to measure the wind direction near the aquaculture cage 1; the flow vane is installed at the exact center of the bottom edge line of the aquaculture cage 1 to measure the water flow direction near the aquaculture cage 1;

[0043] The wind direction measured by the wind vane 7 and the water flow direction measured by the flow vane 8 are transmitted to the central control platform. The central control platform performs intelligent analysis and then generates control commands based on the intelligent analysis results, which are transmitted to the rotary controller 5. The rotary controller 5 is used to ensure the accurate delivery of bait under different environmental conditions. This is to respond to changes in wind direction and water flow in real time, ensuring the efficiency and accuracy of the delivery process.

[0044] like Figure 3 As shown, a second aspect of the present invention is to provide an intelligent control method, comprising the following steps:

[0045] Step S001: Obtain the wind direction and corresponding area using an anemometer, and obtain the water flow direction and corresponding area using a flow meter.

[0046] It should be noted that when feeding aquatic animals, the wind direction and water flow direction can affect the feeding process, causing the feed to be washed away and the fish to not actually eat it, resulting in feed waste. Therefore, in order to avoid feed waste, it is necessary to determine the feeding point based on the wind direction and water flow direction.

[0047] It should be further noted that, in order to reduce the amount of calculation, regional division can be carried out, that is, similar wind directions or water flow directions can be grouped into a region for feeding control.

[0048] Specifically, move horizontally to the right The direction is marked as due east.

[0049] like Figure 4 As shown, Rotate in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions corresponding The direction of water flow within the defined area is denoted as eastward, and the area corresponding to the eastward flow is denoted as the due east region; the due east region rotates counterclockwise. The direction of water flow corresponding to the obtained area is denoted as northeast; the area to the due east is rotated counterclockwise. The direction of water flow corresponding to the obtained area is denoted as northward; the area to the due east is rotated counterclockwise. The direction of water flow corresponding to the obtained area is denoted as northwest; the eastern area is rotated counterclockwise. The direction of water flow corresponding to the obtained area is denoted as westward; the area to the due east is rotated counterclockwise. The direction of water flow corresponding to the obtained area is denoted as southwest; the eastern area is rotated counterclockwise. The direction of water flow corresponding to the obtained area is denoted as southward; the area to the due east is rotated counterclockwise. The direction of water flow corresponding to the obtained area is denoted as southeast.

[0050] like Figure 5 As shown, Rotate counterclockwise The area is designated as the Northeast Region; the wind direction corresponding to the Northeast Region is designated as the Northeast Wind Direction; the Northeast Region is rotated counterclockwise. The wind direction corresponding to the obtained area is denoted as northeast; the northeast region rotates counterclockwise. The wind direction corresponding to the obtained area is denoted as northwest wind; the northeast area rotates counterclockwise. The wind direction corresponding to the obtained area is denoted as the northwest wind direction; the northeast area rotates counterclockwise. The wind direction corresponding to the obtained area is denoted as the southwest wind direction; the northeast area is rotated counterclockwise. The wind direction corresponding to the obtained area is denoted as the southwest wind direction; the northeast area rotates counterclockwise. The wind direction corresponding to the obtained area is denoted as southeast; the northeast area rotates counterclockwise. The wind direction corresponding to the obtained area is denoted as southeast wind.

[0051] At this point, we have obtained the wind direction, water flow direction, and the corresponding area.

[0052] Step S002: Determine the feeding points and the amount of feed to be given at each feeding point based on the wind direction, water flow direction and the corresponding area.

[0053] Specifically, the feed outlet corresponding to the due east direction is designated as feeding outlet 1, the feed outlet corresponding to the due south direction is designated as feeding outlet 2, the feed outlet corresponding to the due west direction is designated as feeding outlet 3, and the feed outlet corresponding to the due north direction is designated as feeding outlet 4.

[0054] At this point, we have obtained feeding port 1, feeding port 2, feeding port 3 and feeding port 4.

[0055] The table below shows the wind direction and water flow direction, the corresponding feeding ports, and the feed amount control strategy for each feeding port.

[0056]

[0057] Where m represents the total amount of feed fed in a single feeding, and the total amount of feed fed in a single feeding m is 0.2% to 0.5% of the weight of the farmed fish; the 0.2% to 0.5% is not specifically limited and can be determined by the implementer according to the specific circumstances.

[0058] The following is a summary of the operating conditions, using the water flow direction and wind direction in condition 16 as examples: 1: 0.3m, 2: 0.2m, 3: 0.2m, and 4: 0.3m. Specifically, 1: 0.3m means the feeding amount at feeding port 1 is 0.3 times the total feed amount (m) in a single feeding; 2: 0.2m means the feeding amount at feeding port 2 is 0.2 times the total feed amount (m) in a single feeding; 3: 0.2m means the feeding amount at feeding port 3 is 0.2 times the total feed amount (m) in a single feeding; and 4: 0.3m means the feeding amount at feeding port 4 is 0.3 times the total feed amount (m) in a single feeding. Other operating conditions are similar and will not be elaborated upon here.

[0059] The working conditions that occur during the feeding process are divided into 16 types.

[0060] By using the correspondence in the feed amount control strategy table, the feed inlets and the corresponding feed amount for each feed inlet are determined.

[0061] Step S003: Feed the bait using a rotary controller based on the control algorithm, the bait outlet, and the corresponding feeding amount.

[0062] Specifically, the feed is fed through a rotary controller based on the control algorithm, the feed outlet, and the corresponding feed amount; in this embodiment, the control algorithm is a PID control algorithm; the PID control algorithm is a well-known technology and will not be described in detail here.

[0063] A third aspect of the present invention is to provide an electronic device, including a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein the processor executes the computer program to implement an intelligent control method.

[0064] A fourth aspect of the present invention is to provide a computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements an intelligent control method.

[0065] Those skilled in the art will understand that embodiments of the present invention can be provided as methods, systems, or computer program products. Therefore, the present invention can take the form of a completely hardware embodiment, a completely software embodiment, or an embodiment combining software and hardware aspects. Furthermore, the present invention can take the form of a computer program product embodied on one or more computer-usable storage media (including, but not limited to, disk storage, optical storage, etc.) containing computer-usable program code.

[0066] This invention is described with reference to flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams of methods, systems, and computer program products according to embodiments of the invention. It will be understood that each block of the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, and combinations of blocks in the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, can be implemented by computer program instructions. These computer program instructions can be provided to a processor of a general-purpose computer, special-purpose computer, embedded processor, or other programmable data processing apparatus to produce a machine, such that the instructions, which execute via the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing apparatus, generate instructions for implementing the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams. Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 A device that provides the functions specified in one or more boxes.

[0067] These computer program instructions may also be stored in a computer-readable storage medium that can direct a computer or other programmable data processing device to function in a particular manner, such that the instructions stored in the computer-readable storage medium produce an article of manufacture including instruction means, which are implemented in a process Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 The function specified in one or more boxes.

[0068] These computer program instructions may also be loaded onto a computer or other programmable data processing equipment to cause a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer or other programmable equipment to produce a computer-implemented process, thereby providing instructions that execute on the computer or other programmable equipment for implementing the process. Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 The steps of the function specified in one or more boxes.

[0069] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and not to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can still be made to the specific implementation of the present invention. Any modifications or equivalent substitutions that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention should be covered within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An intelligent control method, characterized in that, The intelligent control method employs an intelligent feeding system comprising a breeding cage module, a pneumatic feeding module, a feed conveying module, and an intelligent control module. The aquaculture cage module includes an aquaculture cage (1), which is cube-shaped or cuboid-shaped. The pneumatic feeding module includes a pneumatic feeding machine (2); the pneumatic feeding machine (2) is located above the aquaculture cage (1); The feed delivery module includes a feed delivery pipe (3) and a rotation controller (5); the feed delivery pipe (3) and the rotation controller (5) are located above the aquaculture cage (1); The intelligent control module includes a rotary controller (5), a wind vane (7), and a flow vane (8) for measuring wind direction and water flow direction; and intelligently controls the feeding of bait by means of the rotary controller (5) based on the wind direction measured by the wind vane (7) and the water flow direction measured by the flow vane (8). The intelligent control method for the intelligent feeding system includes: Use an anemometer to obtain the wind direction and the corresponding area, and use a flow meter to obtain the water flow direction and the corresponding area; Based on the wind direction and water flow direction, as well as the corresponding areas, determine the feeding points and the amount of feed to be given at each feeding point; The feed is fed through a rotary controller based on the control algorithm, the feed outlet, and the corresponding feed amount.

2. The intelligent control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pneumatic feeder (2) is located at the center above the aquaculture cage (1); the feed conveying pipe (3) is connected to the rotary controller (5); the rotary controller (5) is located directly below the pneumatic feeder (2); a maintenance passage (4) is provided above the feed conveying pipe (3), and the maintenance passage (4) is used for the maintenance and supervision of the feed conveying pipe (3).

3. The intelligent control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pneumatic feeding machine (2) has a funnel-shaped lower part and a cylindrical upper part; wherein the radii of the bottom surface of the funnel and the bottom surface of the cylinder are equal.

4. The intelligent control method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The rotary controller (5) is located directly below the funnel-shaped opening at the bottom of the pneumatic feeder (2).

5. The intelligent control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotation controller (5) is cylindrical, and there are four circular holes on the side of the rotation controller (5). The four circular holes are on the same horizontal plane, and the included angle between each of the four circular holes and the adjacent circular hole is 90 degrees. The bait delivery pipe (3) consists of four pipes, and the bait delivery pipe (3) is connected to the four circular holes respectively. The diameter of the bait delivery pipe (3) is the same as the diameter of the four circular holes.

6. The intelligent control method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The bait delivery pipe (3) is connected to a discharge pipe, and the unused opening of the discharge pipe is used as the bait outlet; wherein, the opening of the bait outlet (6) faces downward to facilitate the delivery of bait.

7. The intelligent control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wind direction is measured using a wind vane, and the water flow direction is measured using a flow vane; the wind vane is installed at the top of the side prism of the aquaculture cage (1), and the flow vane is installed at the exact center of the bottom edge line of the aquaculture cage (1).

8. An electronic device, characterized in that, It includes a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein the processor executes the computer program to implement the intelligent control method of claim 1.

9. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, The computer-readable storage medium stores a computer program, which, when executed by a processor, implements the intelligent control method of claim 1.

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