Frog culture pond

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of aquaculture facilities, and discloses a frog culture pond which comprises a culture pond body, a sieve plate, an anti-collision net, an anti-escape edge, a rat-proof structure, a shed body and a water supply and spraying structure. A multifunctional pond with a triangular section is arranged in the middle of the culture pond body. The sieve plates are circumferentially arranged on the edge of the pond body to define a culture area, a flexible anti-collision net is arranged on the lower portion of the inner side of each sieve plate and used for buffering and collision prevention, and the top end of each anti-collision net is connected with an anti-escape edge horizontally extending inwards. The rat-proof structure is arranged at the top end of the sieve plate and comprises a rat-proof edge horizontally extending outwards and a pulse power grid arranged on the rat-proof edge. The shed body covers the breeding area for shading and heat preservation. The water supply and spraying structure supplies water to the multifunctional pool and sprays water to the breeding area through the under-shed pipeline. The frog breeding system integrates the functions of damage prevention, escape prevention, rodent damage prevention, convenient water supply and drainage and environment regulation and control, and the survival rate and management efficiency of frog breeding are effectively improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of aquaculture facilities technology, and in particular to a frog breeding pond. Background Technology

[0002] Frogs, as aquatic animals with high economic value, have seen significant development in artificial breeding. In frog farming, the structural design of the breeding pond directly affects breeding efficiency, frog survival rate, and the convenience of daily management. An ideal breeding pond should simulate the natural ecological environment of frogs, meeting their basic needs for habitat, water, and activity, while also effectively addressing key issues such as escape prevention, pest control, water quality maintenance, and environmental regulation.

[0003] Currently, traditional frog farming ponds generally suffer from rudimentary facilities and limited functionality. Regarding escape prevention, most ponds only use simple netting structures. When frogs are startled and jump, they are prone to violent collisions with the hard netting, resulting in head injuries, skin abrasions, and even internal organ damage, severely impacting their health and survival rate. Furthermore, existing enclosure structures are only partially effective in preventing frogs from escaping by climbing. In terms of protection, rodents, a common problem in frog farms, pose a serious threat to frogs, especially juveniles. Conventional ponds lack specialized and efficient rodent-proof structures, leading to high losses in the farming industry.

[0004] In terms of maintaining the aquaculture environment, the traditional division of water and land areas in aquaculture ponds is often not scientific enough, making water replacement and pond bottom cleaning inconvenient, which can easily lead to water quality deterioration and increase the risk of disease. In addition, maintaining suitable humidity and temperature in the aquaculture area is crucial for frog growth, but existing facilities usually lack integrated sprinkler and shading systems, making it difficult to achieve stable and uniform environmental control, especially in response to seasonal changes and extreme weather, resulting in high management labor intensity and poor results. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of this, the present invention aims to provide a frog breeding pond to solve or alleviate the technical problems existing in the prior art.

[0006] The technical solution of this invention is implemented as follows: a frog breeding pond, comprising: The aquaculture pond has a multi-functional pool in its middle section, which is used to hold aquaculture water. A sieve plate is circumferentially arranged at the edge of the aquaculture pond to enclose and form an aquaculture area on the aquaculture pond. A collision-proof net is provided along the lower circumference of the sieve plate to prevent injury and escape of frogs when they collide with it. An escape-proof edge is horizontally installed circumferentially inward along the top edge of the anti-collision net to prevent the frog from escaping. A rodent-proof structure is installed at the top of the sieve plate to prevent rats from entering; The shed is fixedly installed on the aquaculture pond and covers the aquaculture area to provide shade, rain protection and heat preservation; A water supply and spraying structure is located in the upper part of the shed, used to supply water to the multi-functional pool or spray water to the breeding area to keep it moist.

[0007] As an improvement, the aquaculture pond has a rectangular structure, and the multi-functional pond is located in the middle along the length of the aquaculture pond. The cross-section of the multi-functional pond is an inverted isosceles triangle.

[0008] As an improvement, the anti-collision net is made of flexible material and is set on the inner side wall of the sieve plate. The vertical height of the anti-collision net is 20cm~40cm, and its upper edge is fixedly connected to the root of the anti-escape edge.

[0009] As an improvement, the rodent-proof structure includes: A rodent-proof edge extends horizontally outward from the top circumference of the sieve plate, and the width of the rodent-proof edge is not less than 25cm. The electric grid is arranged circumferentially along the rodent-proof perimeter.

[0010] As an improvement, an outlet pipe is also included, one end of which is connected to one end of the multi-functional pool, and the other end extends along the aquaculture pool to its outer side.

[0011] As an improvement, the water supply and spraying structure includes: A water storage tank is located at one end of the aquaculture pond and outside the aquaculture area enclosed by the sieve plate; A water supply pipe extends along the upper part of the shed, with one end extending to the multi-functional pool and the other end extending to the water storage pool. A sprinkler pipe extends along the upper part of the shed and is located above the breeding area, with one end extending to the water storage tank; A water supply device is installed in the water storage tank, and its outlet is connected to the water supply pipe and the spray pipe.

[0012] As an improvement, the water supply device is a water pump.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: This invention effectively buffers the impact force when frogs jump by setting up a combination structure of flexible anti-collision net and inward horizontally extending anti-escape edge, reducing the risk of injury to the body; at the same time, the structure utilizes the "roof effect" and the characteristics of flexible materials to jointly form multiple anti-escape barriers, significantly improving the reliability of anti-escape.

[0014] This invention, by setting up a special rodent-proof structure including outwardly extending horizontal rodent-proof edges and a pulsed electric grid, forms a dual defense line combining physical barriers and high-voltage electric shocks, effectively and efficiently solving the problem of rodent invasion and reducing breeding losses.

[0015] This invention utilizes an inverted isosceles triangular multi-functional pool structure combined with an external outlet pipe, which facilitates the collection of pollutants at the bottom and their centralized discharge with the water flow. This simplifies cleaning operations, reduces bacterial growth, significantly improves the convenience and efficiency of water quality management, and helps maintain water health.

[0016] This invention integrates water supply pipes and spray pipes under the shed and connects them to an independent water storage tank and water supply device, achieving precise replenishment and uniform spraying of water in the breeding area. It can stably maintain suitable humidity and temperature in both water and land areas, and simulate natural rainfall to stimulate frog activity, reducing the intensity of human intervention and improving the level of automation in environmental management.

[0017] The "land-water integration" layout of the rectangular pool body and the central multi-functional pool of this invention not only facilitates site planning and daily management, but also simulates the natural habitat of frogs, meets their diverse physiological needs, and achieves a unity of functionality and space utilization efficiency.

[0018] The above overview is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to be limiting in any way. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features of the invention will become readily apparent from the accompanying drawings and the following detailed description. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application 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 this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a frog breeding pond according to the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a frog breeding pond according to the present invention; Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle; Figure 4 This is a top view of the internal structure of a frog breeding pond according to the present invention; Figure 5 for Figure 4 Sectional view at point BB; Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified view of a section at point C.

[0021] Figure label: 1. Aquaculture pond; 11. Multifunctional pond; 2. Sieve plate; 3. Anti-collision net; 4. Anti-escape edge; 5. Rodent-proof structure; 51. Rodent-proof edge; 52. Electric fence; 6. Shed structure; 7. Water supply and sprinkler structure; 71. Water storage tank; 72. Water supply pipe; 73. Sprinkler pipe; 74. Water supply device; 8. Water outlet pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0022] In the following description, only certain exemplary embodiments are briefly described. As those skilled in the art will recognize, the described embodiments can be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. Therefore, the drawings and description are considered to be exemplary in nature and not restrictive.

[0023] It is important to note that terms such as "first," "second," "symmetric," and "array" are used only to distinguish between descriptive and positional descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, features specified with terms such as "first" or "symmetric" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature; similarly, when the quantity of certain features is not limited by words such as "two" or "three," it should be noted that such features also explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, terms such as "installation," "connection," and "fixation" should be interpreted broadly; for example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral molding; they can refer to a mechanical connection, a direct connection, a welding connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the accompanying drawings and specific circumstances.

[0024] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] This invention provides a frog breeding pond, which can be referred to as follows. Figures 1-2The system includes a breeding pond 1, a sieve plate 2, a crash barrier 3, an escape-proof edge 4, a rodent-proof structure 5, a shed 6, and a water supply and sprinkler system 7. The breeding pond 1 serves as a breeding platform, with a multi-functional pond 11 in its center. This multi-functional pond 11 is used for hatching egg masses, accommodating breeding water, discharging feces, temporarily holding frogs before hibernation, and also serves as the core water area for frogs to drink, swim, and inhabit. The sieve plate 2 is circumferentially positioned along the edge of the breeding pond 1 to enclose the breeding area. The sieve plate 2 forms a physical barrier to define the basic boundary of the frogs' activity range; specifically, the sieve plate 2 is a metal mesh plate structure. A collision-proof net 3 is installed along the lower circumference of the screen plate 2 to prevent injury and escape of frogs upon impact. An escape-proof edge 4 is installed horizontally inwards along the top circumference of the collision-proof net 3 to prevent frogs from escaping. When frogs climb and jump upwards along the collision-proof net 3, the horizontally protruding escape-proof edge 4 creates an "eaves" effect, blocking them from continuing upwards and outwards, thus effectively preventing frogs from escaping. A rodent-proof structure 5 is installed at the top of the screen plate 2 to prevent rodents from entering. A shed 6 is fixedly installed on the breeding pond 1 and covers the breeding area, providing shade, rain protection, and insulation. Specifically, it provides the necessary shaded environment for the frogs, avoiding direct sunlight and helping to regulate the pond temperature. It also prevents heavy rain from directly washing over the breeding pond, avoiding drastic fluctuations in water level and sudden drops in water temperature. Furthermore, in cold seasons, it provides some insulation, maintaining a stable pond temperature. A water supply and spraying structure 7 is installed in the upper part of the shed 6 to supply water to the multi-functional pond 11 or spray water onto the breeding area to keep it moist.

[0026] As one implementation method of this embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 4 The breeding pond 1 has a rectangular structure, and a multi-functional pond 11 is set in the middle along the length of the breeding pond 1. The cross-section of the multi-functional pond 11 is an inverted isosceles triangle. Specifically, the rectangular breeding pond 1 facilitates neat and uniform planning and layout within a limited space, maximizing the utilization of the breeding area. Simultaneously, in daily management, keepers can patrol, feed, and observe along the long side of the breeding pond 1, with clear movement routes and convenient operation. The setting of the multi-functional pond 11 achieves a "water-land" integrated layout, simulating the ecological environment preferred by frogs, allowing them to freely switch between dry and wet areas, meeting their different physiological and behavioral needs. Furthermore, the inverted isosceles triangle structure of the multi-functional pond 11 forms a natural gentle slope on its side walls, reducing the difficulty for frogs to get out of the water or vice versa, reducing their energy consumption and accidental risks; at the same time, due to the narrow bottom of the multi-functional pond 11, sediment in the water (such as feces and uneaten food) collects towards the center of the narrow bottom. When water is drained through the outlet pipe 8, the water flow can effectively carry away dirt, facilitating daily pond cleaning and helping to maintain good water quality. In addition, the multi-functional pond 11 can also be used as a tadpole hatching pond in actual use.

[0027] Meanwhile, during implementation, non-woven fabric is laid inside the breeding pond 1, which can save on feed and inhibit the growth of bacteria. In addition, the humidity control of the non-woven fabric can be suitable for the growth of frogs.

[0028] As one implementation method of this embodiment, please refer to Figures 5-6 The anti-collision net 3 is made of flexible material and is installed on the inner wall of the sieve plate 2. The vertical height of the anti-collision net 3 is 20cm to 40cm, and its upper edge is fixedly connected to the base of the escape-proof edge 4. Specifically, the anti-collision net 3 can be made of plastic sheeting, thick canvas, waterproof cloth, etc. Because frogs will violently jump and collide with the enclosure when startled or foraging, the anti-collision net 3 can absorb and buffer the huge impact force through its own deformation, transforming the violent collision into a soft contact, thereby effectively protecting the frog's head, mouth, nose, and body from hard injuries and reducing the risk of internal injuries and skin abrasions. At the same time, when frogs climb up the vertical anti-collision net 3, the anti-collision net 3 does not provide the frog with an effective reaction force to jump out, causing the frog to fall back into the breeding area, thus effectively preventing escape.

[0029] As one implementation method of this embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 6 The rodent-proof structure 5 includes a rodent-proof edge 51 and an electric grid 52. The rodent-proof edge 51 extends horizontally outward from the top of the sieve plate 2, and its width is not less than 25cm. The rodent-proof edge 51 forms a physical barrier. When a rat climbs to the top of the sieve plate 2, its body structure and sense of balance make it unable to move stably on the smooth surface of the rodent-proof edge 51 where there is no leverage, thus blocking the rat's intrusion. At the same time, the horizontally set rodent-proof edge 51 provides a stable and safe installation platform for the electric grid 52.

[0030] The electric grid 52 is arranged circumferentially along the rodent-proof edge 51. Specifically, the electric grid 52 is fixed to the rodent-proof edge 51 by an insulating bracket. The electric grid 52 is composed of exposed conductive metal wires arranged at intervals and is electrically connected to an external controller (not shown in the figure). The external controller is configured to provide pulse voltage to the electric grid 52.

[0031] The electric grid 52 of the rodent-proof structure 5 constitutes a complete pulse electric grid system. This system further includes a pulse generator (not shown) and a power source (not shown, such as mains power or a solar panel) to power the pulse generator. The pulse generator is preferably an electric fence pulse generator specifically designed for livestock protection, which is electrically connected to all conductive metal wires of the electric grid 52 via insulated wires to form a closed loop. The external controller is the pulse generator, which operates by periodically outputting instantaneous high-voltage (5000 volts to 10000 volts), low-current, and short-duration (0.1 milliseconds to 0.5 milliseconds) pulses. These pulses are sufficient to induce strong neuromuscular spasms and pain in rats that come into contact with the electric grid, effectively repelling or killing them. Furthermore, due to their low energy and extremely short duration, they will not cause permanent harm to large animals or personnel who accidentally come into contact with the grid, thus providing a high level of safety.

[0032] The installation of the power grid 52 must ensure complete electrical isolation between all metal wires and the rodent-proof edge 51 and the sieve plate 2 through insulating supports to prevent leakage or short circuits. During implementation, the pulse generator can be installed in a rainproof box at one end of the aquaculture tank 1, and a grounding device must be provided.

[0033] By setting up the electric grid 52, when a rat forcibly crosses the rat-proof fence 51, its body simultaneously comes into contact with two or more live metal wires of the electric grid 52, forming a current loop and subjecting it to a high-voltage pulse electric shock, thus driving away or killing the rat.

[0034] As one implementation method of this embodiment, please refer to Figure 5 It also includes a water outlet pipe 8, one end of which is connected to one end of the multi-functional pool 11, and the other end extends along the outside of the aquaculture pool 1. Specifically, the water outlet pipe 8 is a pipe that runs through the aquaculture pool 1, one end of which is connected to one end of the multi-functional pool 11, and the other end extends laterally along the aquaculture pool 1. Its outlet is located outside the aquaculture pool area and is used to discharge old water, sewage, or excess water from the multi-functional pool 11 to the outside of the aquaculture pool. At the same time, during the drainage process, it can effectively flush out feces, uneaten feed, and other waste deposited at the bottom of the multi-functional pool 11 with the water flow, thus cleaning the bottom of the pool.

[0035] In practical implementation, the drain end of the outlet pipe 8 is equipped with a flexible hose and a water level control hook. The water level control hook includes a vertical mounting rod (not shown in the figure) fixed to the outer wall of the aquaculture pond, and a hook part set along the height of the vertical mounting rod. The flexible hose at the drain end of the outlet pipe can be suspended on the hook part.

[0036] By attaching the hose to the hook, the water level in the multi-functional pool 11 can be controlled using the principle of communicating vessels: when the outlet of the hose 81 is raised and fixed at a high position, water in the multi-functional pool 11 that is higher than the height of the outlet will be discharged under static pressure until the water level in the pool is level with the height of the outlet, thus maintaining a relatively high and constant water level; when it is necessary to completely change the water or clean the dirt, the hose is removed from the hook and placed on the ground. At this time, the outlet is lower than the bottom of the multi-functional pool 11, and the pool water can be basically drained.

[0037] As one implementation method of this embodiment, please refer to the figure. Figure 2 The water supply and spraying structure 7 includes a water storage tank 71, a water supply pipe 72, a spray pipe 73, and a water supply device 74. The water storage tank 71 is located at one end of the breeding pond 1, outside the breeding area enclosed by the screen plate 2. It stores pre-treated breeding water to ensure a sufficient and usable water source at all times. Simultaneously, the location of the water storage tank 71 outside the breeding area effectively isolates the water source from potentially contaminated water in the breeding area, preventing cross-contamination and ensuring the cleanliness of the water source. Furthermore, the location of the water storage tank 71 at one end of the breeding pond 1 facilitates management operations such as adding water, administering medication, and cleaning without requiring entry into the breeding area, thus reducing disturbance to the frog population.

[0038] A water supply pipe 72 extends along the upper part of the shed 6, with one end extending to the multi-functional pool 11 and the other end extending to the water storage pool 71. It is used to transport fresh water from the water storage pool 71 to the multi-functional pool 11 to replenish evaporation losses, dilute pollutants, or perform thorough water replacement, thereby maintaining stable water quality in the multi-functional pool 11 and ensuring a healthy aquatic environment for the frogs. A spray pipe 73 extends along the upper part of the shed 6 and is located above the breeding area, with one end extending to the water storage pool 71. The spray pipe 73 evenly sprays water onto the land surface of the entire breeding area in the form of fine rain or mist, significantly increasing environmental humidity and providing effective cooling during hot seasons. Regular spraying also simulates natural rainfall, stimulating the frogs' skin respiration, activity, and foraging behavior, thus positively promoting their growth and development. A water supply device 74 is located inside the water storage pool 71, with its outlet connected to the water supply pipe 72 and the spray pipe 73. In this embodiment, the water supply device 74 is a water pump. The outlet of the water supply device 74 is connected to the water supply pipe 72 and the spray pipe 73 respectively through a tee, providing the required pressure and continuous water flow for the entire water supply and spray system. At the same time, in order to ensure independent water supply to the water supply pipe 72 and the spray pipe 73, valves are provided on both the water supply pipe 72 and the spray pipe 73.

[0039] During implementation, both the water supply pipe 72 and the sprinkler pipe 73 extend along the upper part of the shed 6, making full use of the three-dimensional space below the shed 6 and avoiding the problems of occupying activity space, being easily damaged, or being contaminated that may occur when laying pipes on the ground. At the same time, the elevated setting of the sprinkler pipe 73 allows for uniform spraying of the entire breeding area from the optimal angle without any blind spots.

[0040] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various variations or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention, and these should all be included within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A frog breeding pond, characterized in that, include: The aquaculture pond (1) has a multi-functional pond (11) in its middle, which is used to hold aquaculture water; A sieve plate (2) is circumferentially arranged at the edge of the aquaculture pond (1) to enclose and form an aquaculture area on the aquaculture pond (1); A collision-proof net (3) is provided along the lower circumference of the sieve plate (2) to prevent damage and escape of frogs when they collide with it. An escape-proof edge (4) is set horizontally inward along the top circumference of the anti-collision net (3) to prevent the frog from escaping; A rodent-proof structure (5) is provided at the top of the sieve plate (2) to prevent rats from entering; The shed (6) is fixedly installed on the aquaculture pond (1) and covers the aquaculture area to provide shade, rain protection and heat preservation; A water supply and spraying structure (7) is set in the upper part of the shed (6) for supplying water to the multi-functional pool (11) or spraying water to the breeding area to keep it moist.

2. The frog breeding pond according to claim 1, characterized in that: The aquaculture pond (1) has a rectangular structure, and the multi-functional pond (11) is set in the middle along the length of the aquaculture pond (1). The cross-section of the multi-functional pond (11) is an inverted isosceles triangle.

3. The frog breeding pond according to claim 1, characterized in that: The anti-collision net (3) is made of flexible material and is set on the inner side wall of the sieve plate (2). The vertical height of the anti-collision net (3) is 20cm~40cm, and its upper edge is fixedly connected to the root of the anti-escape edge (4).

4. A frog breeding pond according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rodent-proof structure (5) includes: The rodent-proof edge (51) extends horizontally outward along the top circumference of the sieve plate (2), and the width of the rodent-proof edge (51) is not less than 25cm; The electric grid (52) is arranged circumferentially along the rodent-proof line (51).

5. A frog breeding pond according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an outlet pipe (8), one end of which is connected to one end of the multi-functional pool (11), and the other end extends along the outside of the aquaculture pool (1).

6. A frog breeding pond according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water supply and spraying structure (7) includes: A water storage tank (71) is located at one end of the aquaculture tank (1) and outside the aquaculture area enclosed by the sieve plate (2); A water supply pipe (72) is installed along the upper part of the shed (6), with one end extending to the multi-functional pool (11) and the other end extending to the water storage pool (71). A sprinkler pipe (73) extends along the upper part of the shed (6) and is located above the breeding area, with one end extending to the water storage tank (71). A water supply device (74) is installed in the water storage tank (71), and its outlet is connected to the water supply pipe (72) and the spray pipe (73).

7. A frog breeding pond according to claim 6, characterized in that: The water supply device (74) is a water pump.

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