Aquaculture oxygenation equipment

Abstract

The invention discloses aquaculture oxygenation equipment, and relates to the technical field of aerators, the aquaculture oxygenation equipment comprises a rack and a control device, the rack is provided with a floating body, an oxygenation device, a photovoltaic device and a power device, the photovoltaic device comprises a swing mechanism and a photovoltaic panel, the swing mechanism is installed on the rack and can adjust the rotation angle and the pitching angle of the photovoltaic panel, and the power device is installed on the rack. The power device comprises a propeller, the floating body can move on the water surface when the propeller rotates, and the oxygen content of the water body can be increased. Solar power supply is achieved through the photovoltaic panel, no power supply line needs to be arranged, installation and adjustment by workers are facilitated, and use flexibility is improved. The control device comprises a light sensor and an attitude sensor, and when the rack moves or rotates, the control device can enable the swing mechanism to drive the photovoltaic panel to move through feedback of the light sensor and the attitude sensor, so that sunlight can directly irradiate the photovoltaic panel, good photovoltaic efficiency can be ensured, energy consumption is reduced, and the service life of the photovoltaic panel is prolonged. The continuous oxygen supply capability of the oxygenation equipment is improved, so that the oxygen content of the water body is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of oxygenators, in particular to aquaculture oxygenation equipment. Background Art

[0002] In the field of artificial aquaculture, the aquaculture environment differs significantly from its natural environment. For example, the dissolved oxygen content is insufficient compared to the natural environment, which affects the success rate and quality of aquaculture. At the same time, due to the actual aquaculture environment, dissolved oxygen and other factors, if the aquatic animal breeding density is increased, water quality will deteriorate, dissolved oxygen will be insufficient, and diseases will become more frequent. Therefore, the breeding density of aquatic animals is also very limited, resulting in insufficient production and difficulty in reducing costs. Current oxygenation equipment is installed in the aquaculture pond in a fixed manner and requires connection to the power line. The installation and adjustment operations are cumbersome, and the position cannot be moved frequently. It is difficult to meet the oxygenation requirements for large-scale aquaculture ponds. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention provides an aquaculture oxygenation device that can improve the oxygenation level and thus increase the aquaculture density.

[0004] An aquaculture oxygenation device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: A frame is provided with a float, an oxygenation device, a photovoltaic device, and a power device. The float is installed at the bottom of the frame, and the length direction of the float is parallel to the length direction of the frame. The oxygenation device includes a water pump. The photovoltaic device includes a swing mechanism and a photovoltaic panel. The swing mechanism is installed on the frame and can adjust the rotation angle and pitch angle of the photovoltaic panel. The power device includes a propeller provided at one end of the float. When the propeller rotates, the float can move on the water surface. The control device includes a light sensor and a posture sensor. The light sensor is installed on the swing mechanism. The posture sensor can measure the movement acceleration and rotation angle of the rack. When the rack moves or rotates, the control device can use the feedback of the light sensor and the posture sensor to enable the swing mechanism to drive the photovoltaic panel to move, so that sunlight can directly hit the photovoltaic panel.

[0005] An aquaculture oxygenation device according to an embodiment of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: This embodiment comprises a frame and a control device, the frame being equipped with a float, an oxygenation device, a photovoltaic device, and a power unit. The oxygenation device comprises a water pump, the photovoltaic device comprises a swing mechanism and a photovoltaic panel, the swing mechanism being mounted on the frame and capable of adjusting the rotation angle and pitch angle of the photovoltaic panel. The power unit comprises a propeller disposed at one end of the float. When the propeller rotates, the float can move on the water surface, enabling adjustment of the position of the oxygenation device in the aquaculture pond, thereby enabling oxygenation at different locations, which is beneficial for increasing the oxygen content of the water. Furthermore, solar power is provided by the photovoltaic panel, eliminating the need for power lines, making installation and adjustment easier for workers, thereby increasing flexibility. The control device includes a light sensor and a posture sensor. The light sensor is installed on the swing mechanism. The posture sensor can measure the movement acceleration and rotation angle of the frame. When the frame moves or rotates, the control device can use the feedback of the light sensor and the posture sensor to enable the swing mechanism to drive the photovoltaic panel to move, so that sunlight can directly hit the photovoltaic panel, which is conducive to ensuring good photovoltaic efficiency, reducing energy consumption, and improving the continuous oxygen supply capacity of the oxygen enrichment equipment, thereby increasing the oxygen content of the water body.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a floating body is provided on both sides of the frame along its width direction. The floating body includes a head and a tail. Both sides of the head have inclined surfaces, and the propeller is provided at the tail.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the oxygenation device includes a water inlet pipe and a water outlet pipe. The water inlet pipe is arranged at the bottom of the frame, and a conical head is provided at the bottom end of the water inlet pipe, which is located in the water surface. The water outlet pipe is provided with multiple water outlets, and the multiple water outlets are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the frame.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the oxygen enrichment device further includes a gas storage tank, which is connected to the water pump via an air pipe, and the high-pressure gas in the gas storage tank can be transported to the water outlet pipe via the air pipe.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the swing mechanism includes a base, a stand, a first motor and a turntable, the first motor is located at the bottom of the base and connected to the turntable, the stand is located on one side of the base and extends upward from the base, the photovoltaic panel is pivotally connected to the other side of the base away from the stand, and the first motor can drive the turntable to rotate, thereby driving the base to rotate to adjust the swing angle of the photovoltaic panel.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a second motor is provided on the base, a screw rod is provided on the stand, one end of the photovoltaic panel is threadedly connected to the screw rod, and the second motor can drive the screw rod to rotate to adjust the inclination angle of the photovoltaic panel on the base.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a connecting frame is provided between the photovoltaic panel and the vertical frame. One end of the connecting frame is pivotally connected to the photovoltaic panel, and the other end is connected to the screw rod. When the screw rod rotates, the connecting frame can move in the vertical direction to drive the photovoltaic panel to adjust the tilt angle.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air pipe is connected to the water outlet pipe, and the air pipe is away from the side of the water outlet pipe where the water outlet is provided.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a mounting bracket is provided on the frame, the swing mechanism is mounted on the mounting bracket, and the first motor is mounted on the mounting bracket.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the mounting frame is provided with a transmission shaft and a belt, the belt is wound around the outer circumference of the transmission shaft, the transmission shaft is connected to the turntable, and the first motor can drive the transmission shaft to rotate by driving the belt to rotate, thereby realizing the rotation of the turntable.

[0015] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows and, in part, will be obvious from the description which follows, or may be learned by practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, in which: Figure 1 This is a first isometric view of an aquaculture oxygenation device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a second isometric view of an aquaculture oxygenation device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 It is an axonometric view of the swing mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Reference numerals: Frame 100; floating body 101; head 102; tail 103; inclined surface 104; mounting frame 105; Oxygenation device 110; water pump 111; air storage tank 112; air pipe 113; water inlet pipe 114; water outlet pipe 115; conical head 116; water outlet 117; guide pipe 118; Photovoltaic device 120; swing mechanism 121; base 122; stand 123; first motor 124; second motor 125; turntable 126; screw 127; transmission shaft 128; belt 129; connecting frame 130; photovoltaic panel 131; Power unit 140; mounting base 141; propeller 142. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The following describes embodiments of the present invention in detail. Examples of the embodiments 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 only to explain the present invention and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0019] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that descriptions involving orientations, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention.

[0020] In the description of the present invention, "several" means one or more, "many" means more than two, "greater than," "less than," and "exceed" are understood to exclude the number itself, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the number itself. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is solely for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, implicitly specifying the number of the indicated technical features, or implicitly specifying the order of the indicated technical features.

[0021] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined, terms such as setting, installing, and connecting should be understood in a broad sense, and technicians in the relevant technical field can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific content of the technical solution.

[0022] Reference Figures 1 to 3An aquaculture oxygenation device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a frame 100 and a control device. The frame 100 is equipped with a float 101, an oxygenation device 110, a photovoltaic device 120, and a power unit 140. The oxygenation device 110 includes a water pump 111, and the photovoltaic device 120 includes a swing mechanism 121 and a photovoltaic panel 131. The swing mechanism 121 is mounted on the frame 100 and can adjust the rotation angle and pitch angle of the photovoltaic panel 131. The power unit 140 includes a propeller 142 disposed at one end of the float 101. When the propeller 142 rotates, the float 101 can move on the water surface, thereby adjusting the position of the oxygenation device in the aquaculture pond. This allows oxygenation to be performed at different locations, which is beneficial for increasing the oxygen content of the water. Furthermore, the photovoltaic panel 131 provides solar power supply, eliminating the need for power lines, making installation and adjustment easier for workers and improving flexibility. The control device includes a light sensor and a posture sensor. The light sensor is installed on the swing mechanism 121. The posture sensor can measure the movement acceleration and rotation angle of the rack 100. When the rack 100 moves or rotates, the control device can use the feedback of the light sensor and the posture sensor to enable the swing mechanism 121 to drive the photovoltaic panel 131 to move, so that sunlight can directly hit the photovoltaic panel 131, which is conducive to ensuring good photovoltaic efficiency, reducing energy consumption, and improving the continuous oxygen supply capacity of the oxygen enrichment equipment, thereby increasing the oxygen content of the water body.

[0023] Specifically, the frame 100 serves as the core support structure and is typically welded from lightweight aluminum alloy or corrosion-resistant steel. Long, strip-shaped floats 101 are symmetrically mounted on either side of its bottom. The floats 101 are made of high-density polyethylene or expanded polystyrene to ensure sufficient buoyancy to support the entire device. It is understood that the length of the floats 101 is consistent with the length of the frame 100. The head 102 is designed as a streamlined structure with inclined surfaces 104 on both sides to reduce surface resistance. The tail 103 is equipped with a propeller 142 of the power unit 140. When the propeller 142 is driven by a motor, it propels the float 101 across the water, enabling the device to move or autonomously position itself within the aquaculture pond.

[0024] It is understood that the oxygenation device 110 includes a water pump 111, an air tank 112, a water inlet pipe 114, and a water outlet pipe 115. The water pump 111 is preferably a submersible pump 111 or a centrifugal pump, and the water pump 111 is fixed to the middle of the frame 100. The water inlet pipe 114 extends vertically from the bottom of the frame 100 into the water. Its bottom end is provided with a conical head 116. The small end of the conical head 116 is connected to the water inlet pipe 114, and the large end of the conical head 116 is located at the end away from the water inlet pipe 114. The conical head 116 can enhance the efficiency of water intake. Furthermore, the large end of the conical head 116 is provided with a screen (not shown in the figure) to prevent foreign matter such as garbage from entering the water inlet pipe 114, thereby preventing blockage.

[0025] It will be appreciated that the water outlet pipe 115 is arranged horizontally above the frame 100 and has multiple evenly spaced water outlets 117 along its width. Furthermore, multiple guide pipes 118 are provided on the water outlet pipe 115. In this embodiment, the length of the guide pipes 118 is perpendicular to the length of the water outlet pipe 115 and parallel to the length of the float 101, thereby discharging water in the direction of travel away from the frame 100.

[0026] It is understood that the oxygenation device 110 also includes an air tank 112, which is connected to the water pump 111 via an air pipe 113. The air pipe 113 is connected to the side of the water outlet pipe 115 that faces away from the water outlet 117. After high-pressure air is injected into the water flow through the air pipe 113, a large number of microbubbles are formed, which can significantly improve the dissolved oxygen efficiency. In practical applications, a gas-liquid mixer or a Venturi tube can also be added to further refine the bubbles. It is understood that the air tank 112 can be used to store high-pressure air or oxygen, which can increase the oxygen content of the water.

[0027] It is understood that the photovoltaic device 120 is composed of a photovoltaic panel 131 and an oscillating mechanism 121. The oscillating mechanism 121 includes a base 122, a stand 123, and a turntable 126. The frame 100 also has a mounting frame 105, which is equipped with a drive shaft 128 and a belt 129. The belt 129 is wrapped around the outer circumference of the drive shaft 128. The base 122 is fixed to the upper portion of the frame 100 via the mounting frame 105. A first motor 124 is installed at the bottom of the mounting frame 105. The first motor 124 drives the drive shaft 128 to rotate through the belt 129, thereby driving the turntable 126 to rotate horizontally, achieving azimuth adjustment of the photovoltaic panel 131 between 0 and 360 degrees.

[0028] As will be understood, the stand 123 is mounted perpendicular to one side of the base 122 and contains a screw 127 driven by a second motor 125. A connecting frame 130 is provided between the photovoltaic panel 131 and the stand 123. One end of the connecting frame 130 is pivotally connected to the photovoltaic panel 131, and the screw 127 is threadedly engaged with one end of the connecting frame 130. When the screw 127 rotates, the connecting frame 130 moves up and down along the stand 123, driving the photovoltaic panel 131 to change its pitch angle around the pivot on the other side of the base 122. This dual-degree-of-freedom adjustment structure can adapt to real-time changes in the solar altitude and azimuth angles.

[0029] It is understandable that the power unit 140 also includes a mounting base 141 installed on the tail 103 of the float 101, the mounting base 141 is detachably mounted on the tail 103 of the float 101, and the propeller 142 is arranged on the mounting base 141. Furthermore, in addition to the propeller 142, the power unit 140 also includes a matching drive motor and a reducer. The propeller 142 is preferably a three-blade or five-blade design, and the blade angle is adjustable to meet the requirements of different water depths. In shallow water areas, a low-speed and high-torque configuration can be adopted, and in deep water areas, a high-speed mode is switched. In order to enhance maneuverability, a rudder or a vector thruster can be installed at the tail 103 of the float 101 to achieve more precise path control.

[0030] It is understandable that the control device integrates a light sensor, a posture sensor and a microprocessor. The light sensor is embedded in the edge of the photovoltaic panel 131 to monitor the light intensity and incident angle in real time. The posture sensor uses a combination of a MEMS accelerometer and a gyroscope to detect the position offset, tilt angle and motion acceleration of the frame 100. When the equipment moves or its posture changes due to the influence of wind and waves, the control device integrates the two types of sensor data through an algorithm and dynamically adjusts the two motor actions of the swing mechanism 121 so that the photovoltaic panel 131 is always perpendicular to the direction of direct sunlight. For example, when the equipment moves eastward, the posture sensor detects the direction of acceleration, and the light sensor synchronously feeds back the light changes. The control device calculates the compensation angle and drives the turntable 126 to rotate, while adjusting the screw 127 to lift the photovoltaic panel 131 to ensure maximum power generation efficiency.

[0031] Furthermore, because one end of the photovoltaic panel 131 is height-adjustable, it can be folded when the connecting frame 130 reaches its lowest point, folding to a horizontal position in inclement weather to reduce wind resistance. The control device can also be connected to a wireless communication module, supporting remote monitoring and route planning. Users can set the trajectory of the oxygen enrichment zone through a mobile phone app.

[0032] The equipment installation process is as follows: First, bolt the float 101 to the frame 100, check the overall balance, and then place it in water. Adjust the water pump 111's water inlet depth to 0.5-1 meter below the water surface. Secure the swing mechanism 121 with the mounting bracket 105 and calibrate the initial angle of the photovoltaic panel 131. Finally, power on the system to test the control system's sensor feedback and actuator linkage. During daily operation, the equipment can move along a pre-set cruise route or automatically navigate to low-oxygen areas based on dissolved oxygen sensor feedback. At night or in rainy weather, the high-pressure air stored in the air tank 112 can provide continuous oxygen supply for several hours.

[0033] Compared to traditional fixed aerators, this implementation is innovative in three ways: First, through an integrated photovoltaic-power design, it combines energy self-sufficiency with mobile oxygenation, solving the problem of uneven dissolved oxygenation in large-scale aquaculture ponds. Second, a multi-sensor fusion intelligent tracking system ensures that the photovoltaic panels 131 maintain optimal light-receiving posture even when the device is in motion, improving power generation efficiency by over 30%. Third, its modular design allows for the rapid replacement of water pumps 111 or photovoltaic panels 131 with different power levels, adapting to the needs of various aquaculture scenarios, such as fish and shrimp ponds. Experimental data shows that when used in a 20-mu aquaculture pond, this device can maintain a stable dissolved oxygen level of over 5 mg / L while reducing cabling costs by 70%.

[0034] The control system incorporates a multi-level warning system for fault protection. If the photovoltaic panels 131 detect a 30-minute period of ineffective power generation, the system automatically switches to backup battery power and issues an alert. If the attitude sensor detects a tilt exceeding 15° on the frame 100, the propellers 142 are immediately stopped to prevent rollover. The air tank 112 is equipped with a safety valve and pressure sensor to automatically shut off the air supply in the event of abnormal pressure. Furthermore, all electrical components meet IP68 waterproofing standards, and key connections are protected with stainless steel fasteners and sealant.

[0035] Further application scenarios include: linking with a feeding machine to achieve precise feeding while simultaneously increasing oxygen; adding water quality monitoring probes to become a mobile monitoring platform; and acting as an emergency device to create circulation in algae bloom areas to suppress algal blooms. By replacing the dedicated float 101, this system can also be expanded to ecological restoration projects in natural water bodies such as lakes and reservoirs.

[0036] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Various changes can be made within the knowledge of ordinary technicians in the relevant technical field without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An aquaculture oxygenation device, characterized in that: include: A frame is equipped with a float, an oxygenation device, a photovoltaic device, and a power device. The float is installed at the bottom of the frame, and the length direction of the float is parallel to the length direction of the frame. The oxygenation device includes a water pump. The photovoltaic device includes a swing mechanism and a photovoltaic panel. The swing mechanism is installed on the frame and can adjust the rotation angle and pitch angle of the photovoltaic panel. The power device includes a propeller provided at one end of the float. When the propeller rotates, the float can move on the water surface. The control device includes a light sensor and a posture sensor. The light sensor is installed on the swing mechanism. The posture sensor can measure the movement acceleration and rotation angle of the frame. When the frame moves or rotates, the control device can use the feedback of the light sensor and the posture sensor to enable the swing mechanism to drive the photovoltaic panel to move, so that sunlight can directly illuminate the photovoltaic panel.

2. The aquaculture oxygenation equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame is provided with the floating bodies on both sides along the width direction thereof. The floating bodies include a head and a tail. Both sides of the head have inclined surfaces, and the propeller is arranged at the tail.

3. The aquaculture oxygenation equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The oxygenation device includes a water inlet pipe and a water outlet pipe. The water inlet pipe is arranged at the bottom of the frame, and the bottom end of the water inlet pipe is provided with a conical head, and the conical head is located in the water surface. The water outlet pipe is provided with multiple water outlets, and the multiple water outlets are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the frame.

4. The aquaculture oxygenation equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The oxygen enrichment device further comprises an air storage tank, which is connected to the water pump via an air pipe, and the high-pressure gas in the air storage tank can be transported to the water outlet pipe via the air pipe.

5. The aquaculture oxygenation equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The swing mechanism includes a base, a stand, a first motor and a turntable. The first motor is located at the bottom of the base and connected to the turntable. The stand is located on one side of the base and extends upward from the base. The photovoltaic panel is pivotally connected to the other side of the base away from the stand. The first motor can drive the turntable to rotate, thereby driving the base to rotate to adjust the swing angle of the photovoltaic panel.

6. The aquaculture oxygenation equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: The base is provided with a second motor, the stand is provided with a screw rod, one end of the photovoltaic panel is threadedly connected to the screw rod, and the second motor can drive the screw rod to rotate to adjust the inclination angle of the photovoltaic panel on the base.

7. The aquaculture oxygenation equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that: A connecting frame is provided between the photovoltaic panel and the vertical frame. One end of the connecting frame is pivotally connected to the photovoltaic panel, and the other end is connected to the screw rod. When the screw rod rotates, the connecting frame can move in the vertical direction to drive the photovoltaic panel to adjust the tilt angle.

8. The aquaculture oxygenation equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The air pipe is connected to the water outlet pipe, and the air pipe is away from the side of the water outlet pipe where the water outlet is arranged.

9. The aquaculture oxygenation equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: A mounting frame is provided on the frame, the swing mechanism is mounted on the mounting frame, and the first motor is mounted on the mounting frame.

10. The aquaculture oxygenation equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that: The mounting frame is provided with a transmission shaft and a belt, the belt is wound around the outer circumference of the transmission shaft, the transmission shaft is connected to the turntable, and the first motor can drive the transmission shaft to rotate by driving the belt to rotate, thereby realizing the rotation of the turntable.

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