Siphon device for sea cucumber planktonic larva breeding

Abstract

The utility model provides a sea cucumber planktonic larva breeding siphon device, relates to the technical field of sea cucumber culture, and aims to solve the problems that an existing breeding siphon device can damage seedlings in the siphon process and cannot automatically stop when the water level of a seedling pond is reduced. The breeding device comprises a seedling pond and a siphon assembly arranged above the seedling pond, the inlet end of the siphon assembly extends into the seedling pond, a connecting assembly is arranged on one side of the siphon assembly, the outlet end of the siphon assembly is connected with the inlet end of the connecting assembly through a conveying pipe, the outlet end of the connecting assembly is connected with a breeding assembly, and the breeding assembly is connected with the seedling pond. A seedling selecting and breeding box is arranged below the breeding assembly, and a water level switch assembly is arranged in the seedling pool. The utility model has the beneficial effects that the electromagnetic valve can be automatically closed when the water level in the seedling pond is at the bottom, and siphon is stopped; normal siphoning can be ensured; the seedlings are better protected.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of sea cucumber breeding, in particular to a siphon device for breeding planktonic larvae of sea cucumbers. Background Art

[0002] Sea cucumbers belong to the class of invertebrates, phylum Echinodermata, and class Holothuroidea. Sea cucumbers are one of the "eight delicacies" among all kinds of delicacies from land and sea, and they also have many tonic and health-preserving functions. In the past half century, domestic and foreign scholars have studied the chemical composition of more than 40 kinds of sea cucumbers and found that sea cucumbers are not only rich in more than 50 kinds of nutrients needed by the human body, such as amino acids, vitamins and chemical elements, but also contain a variety of biologically active substances such as acidic mucopolysaccharides, saponins and collagen, and the pharmacological activity of sea cucumber active substances is very extensive.

[0003] The fertilized sea cucumber eggs develop in the water for about 36 hours and reach the early stage of small-eared larvae. Production units generally use the siphon method for breeding. The existing breeding siphon device will cause damage to the seedlings during the siphon process, and it cannot stop automatically when the water level in the seedling pool decreases. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to solve the problems that the existing breeding siphon device may damage the seedlings during the siphon process and cannot stop automatically when the water level of the seedling pool decreases.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] A siphon device for breeding planktonic larvae of sea cucumbers, comprising a seedling pool, a siphon assembly arranged above the seedling pool, the inlet end of the siphon assembly extending into the seedling pool, characterized in that: a connecting assembly is arranged on one side of the siphon assembly, the outlet end of the siphon assembly is connected to the inlet end of the connecting assembly through a conveying pipe, the outlet end of the connecting assembly is connected to a breeding assembly, a breeding seedling box is arranged below the breeding assembly, and a water level switch assembly is arranged in the seedling pool;

[0007] The breeding assembly includes an upper bellows, a shunt pipe and a lower bellows, the upper bellows is located below the connecting assembly and is detachably connected to the outlet end of the connecting assembly, the shunt pipe is connected below the upper bellows, the shunt pipe is composed of a horizontal pipe connected to a plurality of vertical pipes, the lower parts of the plurality of vertical pipes are detachably connected to the lower bellows, the lower bellows extends into the seedling selection box, and the plurality of vertical pipes are provided with solenoid valves;

[0008] The water level switch assembly includes a guide rod fixed in the seedling pool, a second float arranged on the guide rod, a cylindrical cavity is opened at the bottom of the second float, an electrode sheet is arranged at the top of the cylindrical cavity, an electrode column matching with the electrode sheet is arranged at the bottom of the seedling pool, and the electrode sheet and the electrode column are electrically connected to the solenoid valve.

[0009] A further improvement is that: one side of the second float is fixedly connected to a sliding sleeve via a connecting rod, and the sliding sleeve is slidably mounted on the guide rod.

[0010] A further improvement is that a limit block is arranged on the top of the guide rod, wherein the limit block is used to limit the position of the second float ball to prevent the second float ball from exceeding the seedling pool.

[0011] A further improvement is that the siphon assembly includes a siphon pipe and a first float arranged on the siphon pipe, the upper end of the siphon pipe is connected to one end of the delivery pipe through a siphon clip, and the lower end of the siphon pipe extends into the seedling pool.

[0012] A further improvement is that the bottom of the siphon pipe is provided with a funnel-shaped opening structure.

[0013] A further improvement is that the connecting assembly includes a connecting pipe located on one side of the siphon pipe and a suction ball connected to the lower side of the connecting pipe, the upper end of the connecting pipe is connected to the other end of the delivery pipe through a connecting clip, and the lower end of the connecting pipe is detachably connected to the upper end of the upper corrugated pipe by thread.

[0014] A further improvement is that the side wall of the seedling pool is connected with an oxygenating pipe, wherein an oxygenating valve is arranged on the oxygenating pipe, and the oxygenating pipe is connected with the air outlet of an external oxygenator.

[0015] A further improvement is that a sewage pipe is connected to the bottom of the seedling pool, and a sewage valve is arranged on the sewage pipe.

[0016] Compared with the existing technology, the above technical solution has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] By combining the water level switch assembly with the solenoid valve, the solenoid valve can be automatically closed when the water level in the seedling pool reaches the bottom, stopping the siphon;

[0018] Through the first float, when the water level drops, the siphon pipe drops along with the water level, ensuring the normal operation of the siphon;

[0019] The diversion pipe consists of a horizontal pipe and multiple independent flow-control vertical pipes, so it can reduce the impact force of water flow at each outlet, avoid damage to the larvae caused by excessive water flow, and reduce the mechanical damage to the larvae caused by water flow impact. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be 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 paying creative labor.

[0021] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the seedling pool 1 in the utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the siphon assembly 2 in the utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the connection component 4 in the utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the breeding component 5 in the utility model.

[0026] Explanation of the accompanying drawings: seedling pool 1, siphon assembly 2, delivery pipe 3, connecting assembly 4, breeding assembly 5, seedling breeding box 6, water level switch assembly 7, oxygenation pipe 8, sewage pipe 9, siphon clip 21, first float 22, siphon pipe 23, connecting clip 41, connecting pipe 42, suction ball 43, upper bellows 51, shunt pipe 52, solenoid valve 53, lower bellows 54, second float 71, connecting rod 72, sliding sleeve 73, guide rod 74, limit block 75, electrode column 76, cylindrical cavity 77, electrode sheet 78. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] See also Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown, the technical solution adopted in this specific embodiment is: a siphon device for breeding planktonic larvae of sea cucumbers, comprising a seedling pool 1, a siphon assembly 2 arranged above the seedling pool 1, the inlet end of the siphon assembly 2 extending into the seedling pool 1, a connecting assembly 4 arranged on one side of the siphon assembly 2, the outlet end of the siphon assembly 2 connected to the inlet end of the connecting assembly 4 through a conveying pipe 3, the outlet end of the connecting assembly 4 connected to a breeding assembly 5, a breeding seedling box 6 arranged below the breeding assembly 5, and a water level switch assembly 7 arranged in the seedling pool 1;

[0028] The breeding assembly 5 includes an upper bellows 51, a shunt pipe 52 and a lower bellows 54. The upper bellows 51 is located below the connecting assembly 4 and is detachably connected to the outlet end of the connecting assembly 4. The shunt pipe 52 is connected to the lower part of the upper bellows 51. The shunt pipe 52 is composed of a horizontal pipe connected to a plurality of vertical pipes. The lower parts of the vertical pipes are detachably connected to the lower bellows 54. The lower bellows 54 extends into the seedling selection box 6. The vertical pipes are provided with electromagnetic valves 53.

[0029] The water level switch assembly 7 includes a guide rod 74 fixedly arranged in the seedling pool 1, and a second float 71 arranged on the guide rod 74. A cylindrical cavity 77 is opened at the bottom of the second float 71, and an electrode sheet 78 is arranged at the top of the cylindrical cavity 77. An electrode column 76 matching the electrode sheet 78 is arranged at the bottom of the seedling pool 1. The electrode sheet 78 and the electrode column 76 are electrically connected to the solenoid valve 53.

[0030] During the conveying process of the upper bellows 51 and the lower bellows 54 , the direction of the device can be adjusted by the upper bellows 51 and the lower bellows 54 to adapt to different working environments.

[0031] One side of the second float 71 is fixedly connected to a sliding sleeve 73 via a connecting rod 72 , and the sliding sleeve 73 is slidably sleeved on a guide rod 74 .

[0032] A limiting block 75 is provided on the top of the guide rod 74. The limiting block 75 is used to limit the second floating ball to prevent the second floating ball from exceeding the seedling pool 1.

[0033] The siphon assembly 1 includes a siphon pipe 23 and a first float 22 arranged on the siphon pipe 23 . The upper end of the siphon pipe 23 is connected to one end of the delivery pipe 3 through a siphon clip 21 , and the lower end of the siphon pipe 23 extends into the seedling pool 1 .

[0034] The bottom of the siphon pipe 23 is a funnel-shaped opening structure, and the diameter of the funnel-shaped opening is 2 inches. The funnel-shaped opening can extract the upper larvae in the seedling pool water over a larger area.

[0035] The connecting assembly 4 includes a connecting pipe 42 located at one side of the siphon pipe 23, and a suction ball 43 connected to the lower side of the connecting pipe 42. The upper end of the connecting pipe 42 is connected to the other end of the delivery pipe 3 through a connecting clip 41, and the lower end of the connecting pipe 42 is detachably connected to the upper end of the upper bellows 51 through a thread. The suction ball 43 is used to exhaust gas in the siphon pipe 13 during siphoning.

[0036] The side wall of the seedling pool 1 is connected with an oxygenating pipe 8. An oxygenating valve is arranged on the oxygenating pipe 8, and the oxygenating pipe 8 is connected with the gas outlet end of an external oxygenator.

[0037] Wherein, a sewage pipe 9 is connected to the bottom of the seedling pond 1, and a sewage valve is arranged on the sewage pipe 9.

[0038] The siphon pipe 23, the connecting pipe 42 and the diversion pipe 52 are all made of PVC.

[0039] The working principle of the utility model: when in use, by opening the solenoid valve, the siphon pipe is used to extract the upper layer of larvae in the water of the seedling pool, the first float is used to ensure the suspension of the siphon pipe in the seedling pool, and ensure the normal operation of the siphon, the extracted larvae are sent to the connecting pipe through the delivery pipe, and then sent to the upper corrugated pipe, and then enter the diversion pipe. The larvae are sent to the seedling selection box below through the lower corrugated pipe below. The diversion pipe is used for diversion to reduce the impact force of the water flow at each water outlet to avoid damage to the larvae caused by excessive water flow. As the siphon proceeds, the water level in the seedling pool drops, and the second float will drop with the water level. When the water is pumped out, the electrode sheet will touch the electrode column. At this time, the solenoid valve will be closed to automatically close the siphon.

[0040] The above shows and describes the basic principle and main features and advantages of the utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that the utility model is not limited by the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are only for explaining the principle of the utility model. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model, the utility model may have various changes and improvements, which fall within the scope of the utility model to be protected. The scope of protection of the utility model is defined by the attached claims and their equivalents. Anything not described in detail in the utility model is a well-known technology of those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A siphon device for selecting and breeding planktonic larvae of sea cucumbers, comprising a seedling pool, a siphon assembly arranged above the seedling pool, wherein the inlet end of the siphon assembly extends into the seedling pool, and is characterized in that: A connecting component is provided on one side of the siphon component, the outlet end of the siphon component is connected to the inlet end of the connecting component through a delivery pipe, the outlet end of the connecting component is connected to a breeding component, a breeding seedling box is provided below the breeding component, and a water level switch component is provided in the seedling pool; The breeding assembly includes an upper bellows, a shunt pipe and a lower bellows, the upper bellows is located below the connecting assembly and is detachably connected to the outlet end of the connecting assembly, the shunt pipe is connected below the upper bellows, the shunt pipe is composed of a horizontal pipe connected to a plurality of vertical pipes, the lower parts of the plurality of vertical pipes are detachably connected to the lower bellows, the lower bellows extends into the seedling selection box, and the plurality of vertical pipes are provided with solenoid valves; The water level switch assembly includes a guide rod fixed in the seedling pool, a second float arranged on the guide rod, a cylindrical cavity is opened at the bottom of the second float, an electrode sheet is arranged at the top of the cylindrical cavity, an electrode column matching with the electrode sheet is arranged at the bottom of the seedling pool, and the electrode sheet and the electrode column are electrically connected to the solenoid valve.

2. A siphon device for selecting and breeding planktonic larvae of sea cucumbers according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the second float is fixedly connected with a sliding sleeve via a connecting rod, and the sliding sleeve is slidably sleeved on the guide rod.

3. A siphon device for selecting and breeding planktonic larvae of sea cucumbers according to claim 2, characterized in that: A limiting block is arranged on the top of the guide rod.

4. A siphon device for selecting and breeding planktonic larvae of sea cucumbers according to claim 2, characterized in that: The siphon assembly comprises a siphon pipe and a first float arranged on the siphon pipe, the upper end of the siphon pipe is connected to one end of the conveying pipe through a siphon clip, and the lower end of the siphon pipe extends into the seedling pool.

5. A siphon device for selecting and breeding planktonic larvae of sea cucumbers according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom of the siphon pipe is arranged in a funnel-shaped opening structure.

6. A siphon device for selecting and breeding planktonic larvae of sea cucumbers according to claim 5, characterized in that: The connecting assembly includes a connecting pipe located on one side of the siphon pipe and a suction ball connected to the lower side of the connecting pipe. The upper end of the connecting pipe is connected to the other end of the delivery pipe through a connecting clip, and the lower end of the connecting pipe is detachably connected to the upper end of the upper bellows by thread.

7. A siphon device for selecting and breeding planktonic larvae of sea cucumbers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side wall of the seedling pool is connected with an oxygenation pipe.

8. A siphon device for selecting and breeding planktonic larvae of sea cucumbers according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sewage pipe is connected to the bottom of the seedling pool, and a sewage valve is arranged on the sewage pipe.

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