Underwater fish body morphological character characteristic measuring device

The underwater fish body morphological characteristics measurement device addresses the need for automated, non-invasive fish weight measurement by using a cylindrical channel and camera system to capture fish images for accurate weight assessment without manual handling.

CN222193693UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-20HAINAN UNIV
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420997011.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-09
Publication Date
2024-12-20
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-09

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Technical Problem

Existing fish weight measurement methods in aquaculture require manual handling, which is labor-intensive, time-consuming, and harmful to the fish, necessitating a contactless and automated solution.

Method used

An underwater fish body morphological characteristics measurement device with a cylindrical measuring swimming channel, gate assemblies, and a camera assembly for image capture, allowing fish to swim in and be temporarily enclosed for non-invasive weight measurement.

Benefits of technology

Enables contactless, automated fish weight measurement at various water depths, reducing manual handling and fish stress, while providing accurate weight data through image analysis.

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Abstract

The underwater fish body morphological character characteristic measuring device comprises a body, and openings are formed in the two ends of the body respectively; the two openings are respectively provided with a gate assembly for opening or closing the measuring lane; a measuring lane is arranged in the body, the measuring lane is cylindrical and is arranged in the body, a feed box is arranged in the measuring lane, and the two ends of the measuring lane are communicated with the two openings respectively; a camera component is arranged on one side of the measuring lane and is used for taking an image in the measuring lane; the telescopic support is fixedly connected with the body and used for placing the body into water to adjust the water entering depth of the body. The measuring device body can be placed at different water bottom depths by utilizing the telescopic bracket so as to carry out induced measurement on different fish fingerlings; fish is attracted to swim in through the measuring swimming lane, the fish is temporarily sealed in the measuring swimming lane through the gate, an image of a fish body in the measuring swimming lane is captured through the camera shooting assembly, and information of the fish body is obtained through image analysis.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of fish body measurement equipment, in particular to an underwater fish body morphological property characteristic measurement device. Background Art

[0002] China has made great achievements in the field of aquaculture, accounting for more than 70% of the world's total production. Fish information is crucial for various aquaculture management activities, such as feeding decision-making, grading optimization, sales time, fish farming density and dissolved oxygen consumption calculation, antibiotic dosage, etc. Therefore, accurate measurement of fish information is of great significance to improving the efficiency of aquaculture management.

[0003] At present, the most commonly used method to measure fish weight in aquaculture is to catch a certain number of fish samples for measurement and weighing, thereby inferring the average fish weight of each fish. However, the whole process requires a lot of manpower and time, and it will also cause certain harm to the caught fish, affecting their feeding status and growth and development after measurement.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a contactless and automated fish weight measuring device to replace the manual measurement method of fishing measurement. Summary of the invention

[0005] The technical problem of the utility model is to provide an underwater fish body morphological property characteristic measuring device, and to provide a contactless and automatic fish body weight measuring device to replace the manual measuring method of fishing measurement.

[0006] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: an underwater fish body morphological characteristics measurement device,

[0007] It comprises a main body, and openings are respectively arranged at two ends of the main body;

[0008] The two openings are respectively provided with gate assemblies for opening or closing the measurement lane;

[0009] The body is provided with a measuring swimming channel, which is cylindrical and arranged in the body. A feed box is arranged in the measuring swimming channel, and both ends of the measuring swimming channel are respectively connected with two openings.

[0010] A camera assembly is provided on one side of the measuring lane for taking images of the inside of the measuring lane;

[0011] The telescopic bracket is fixedly connected to the main body and is used to place the main body into water to adjust the water immersion depth of the main body.

[0012] Wherein, the length of the measuring lane is 30 to 60 cm.

[0013] Wherein, the gate assembly includes a driving assembly and a gate, and the driving assembly is connected to the gate to control the gate switch.

[0014] Wherein, the cross section of the opening is circular.

[0015] Wherein, the driving component is a motor or a cylinder.

[0016] Wherein, the diameter of the opening is larger than the diameter of the measurement lane.

[0017] Wherein, a sealed waterproof box is arranged in the middle of the main body, and the camera assembly is fixedly arranged in the sealed waterproof box.

[0018] Wherein, the side wall of the measurement lane is transparent.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0020] The measuring device can be placed at different depths of the water bottom by using a telescopic bracket to carry out induced measurement of different fish species. The fish are attracted to swim into the measuring channel and temporarily enclosed in the measuring channel by a gate. The fish in the measuring channel are imaged by a camera assembly, and information about the fish is obtained through image analysis. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the utility model, the drawings required for describing the embodiments are briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0022] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 It is a structural sectional view of the utility model;

[0024] 1 - main body, 2 - opening, 3 - gate assembly, 4 - measuring lane, 5 - feed box, 6 - camera assembly, 7 - sealed waterproof box, 8 - telescopic bracket. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0026] See also Figure 1-Figure 2 The utility model provides a technical solution: a device for measuring underwater fish morphological characteristics.

[0027] It comprises a main body 1, and openings 2 are respectively provided at two ends of the main body 1;

[0028] The two openings 2 are respectively provided with gate assemblies 3 for opening or closing the measurement lane 4;

[0029] The body 1 is provided with a measuring swimming lane 4, which is cylindrical and arranged in the body 1. A feed box 5 is arranged in the measuring swimming lane 4, and both ends of the measuring swimming lane 4 are respectively connected with the two openings 2;

[0030] A camera assembly 6 is provided on one side of the measuring lane 4 for taking images of the inside of the measuring lane 4;

[0031] The telescopic bracket 8 is fixedly connected to the main body 1 and is used to place the main body 1 into water to adjust the water depth of the main body 1.

[0032] The measuring device body 1 can be placed at different water bottom depths by using the telescopic bracket 8 to perform induction measurement on different fish species;

[0033] Fish are attracted to swim into the measuring lane, and the fish are temporarily enclosed in the measuring lane 4 by a gate. The fish in the measuring lane 4 is imaged by the camera assembly 6, and information about the fish is obtained by image analysis.

[0034] The length of the measuring swimming lane 4 is 30 to 60 cm. The length of the measuring swimming lane 4 is used to adapt to various fish species, and different specifications can be adjusted according to the fish species.

[0035] The gate assembly 3 includes a driving assembly and a gate. The driving assembly is connected to the gate to control the gate opening and closing. The driving assembly is a motor or a cylinder.

[0036] The gate is opened and closed by a driving component, and the driving component can be set to be click-driven or cylinder-driven. The gate can be set to be a centripetal gate, that is, an opening and closing form that gradually becomes smaller from the outside to the middle until it is completely closed. A vertical shut-off gate can also be used to close the opening 2 from top to bottom.

[0037] The cross section of the opening 2 is circular; the diameter of the opening 2 is larger than the diameter of the measuring swimming lane 4 .

[0038] The circular opening 2 is conducive to the entry of fish, and is larger than the measuring lane, which makes it easier for fish to enter. The measuring lane 4 with a relatively small diameter facilitates the stabilization of the fish's posture and facilitates imaging.

[0039] A sealed waterproof box 7 is disposed in the middle of the body 1 , the camera assembly 6 is fixedly disposed in the sealed waterproof box 7 , and the side wall of the measuring swimming lane 4 is transparent.

[0040] The fish bodies in the measuring swimming lane 4 are imaged by the camera assembly in the waterproof box.

[0041] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the protection scope of the present invention. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An underwater fish body morphological property characteristic measuring device, characterized in that: It comprises a main body, and openings are respectively arranged at two ends of the main body; The two openings are respectively provided with gate assemblies for opening or closing the measurement lane; A measuring swimming lane is arranged in the body, the measuring swimming lane is in a cylindrical shape and arranged in the body, a feed box is arranged in the measuring swimming lane, and both ends of the measuring swimming lane are respectively connected with two openings; A camera assembly is provided on one side of the measuring lane for taking images in the measuring lane; The telescopic bracket is fixedly connected to the main body and is used to place the main body into water to adjust the water entry depth of the main body.

2. The underwater fish body morphological characteristics measuring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The length of the measuring lane is 30 to 60 cm.

3. The underwater fish body morphological characteristic measurement device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gate assembly comprises a driving assembly and a gate, wherein the driving assembly is connected to the gate to control the gate opening and closing.

4. The underwater fish body morphological characteristic measuring device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cross section of the opening is circular.

5. The underwater fish body morphological property characteristic measuring device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The driving component is a motor or a cylinder.

6. The underwater fish body morphological characteristic measurement device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The diameter of the opening is larger than the diameter of the measuring lane.

7. The underwater fish body morphological property characteristic measuring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealed waterproof box is arranged in the middle of the main body, and the camera assembly is fixedly arranged in the sealed waterproof box.

8. The underwater fish body morphological property characteristic measuring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side wall of the measuring swimming channel is made transparent.