Mussel culture device

By designing an automated mussel farming device, the cleaning problems caused by mussel attachment and the cumbersome problems of manual feeding are solved, and the timely and quantitative feeding and water quality circulation are realized, ensuring the efficient operation of mussel farming.

CN223298317UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-05ZHEJIANG OCEAN UNIV
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Application Number
CN202422758059.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-13
Publication Date
2025-09-05
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-13

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Technical Problem

In the existing mussel farming methods, mussels adhere to the wall and bottom of the breeding tank, causing difficulty in cleaning, affecting experimental observation and water quality pollution, and manual feeding is complicated.

Method used

A mussel breeding device including cleaning components and food delivery components is designed, and a motor-driven discharge column is used to achieve regular and quantitative feeding. Combined with a wave maker to simulate the natural environment, the cleaning component automatically cleans waste through a collection plate and a filter, a return tank and a water supply pump to realize water circulation.

Benefits of technology

It realizes automated feed supply and cleaning, reduces water resource waste, ensures clean farming environment and healthy growth of mussels, and reduces the burden of manual operation.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a mussel breeding device, which relates to the technical field of breeding, and comprises a breeding box, a cleaning component is fixedly connected to the outer side of the breeding box, a feeding component is fixedly connected to the interior of the breeding box, the cleaning component comprises a collecting plate, one end of the collecting plate is fixedly connected to the breeding box, and a screw rod is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the collecting plate. The interior of the collecting plate is in threaded connection with a filter screen, one side of the top end of the filter screen is fixedly connected with a baffle, through the design, waste in the breeding box can be effectively collected and filtered in a centralized mode, cleanliness of the breeding environment is ensured, filtered water can be recycled through a backflow groove, waste of water resources is reduced, and the environment is protected. Secondly, the feeding of the feed becomes more automatic, the tedious operation of manual frequent feeding is avoided, the accurate distribution of the feed is ensured, and compared with part of existing breeding boxes, the cleaning problem caused by attachment of mussel byssus is effectively solved, and the excrement accumulation problem is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of aquaculture, in particular to a mussel aquaculture device. Background Art

[0002] Mussels, also known as scallops, green clams, and mussels, belong to the family Mytilidae of the order Bivalvia. They are a type of shellfish that lives in the ocean. Mussels are famous for their two hard shells and their ability to secrete foot threads to attach to rocks, ship bottoms, docks or other hard surfaces. They usually grow in groups to form so-called mussel beds.

[0003] However, the method currently commonly used by laboratories is to place mussels collected from the wild directly into breeding tanks, rely on air pumps for oxygen supply, and require daily artificial feeding of algae and replacement of water in order to improve the survival rate of mussels.

[0004] However, during the breeding process, when mussels use their byssus threads to firmly attach to the wall and bottom of the breeding tank, this behavior seriously hinders the progress of experimental observation and the effective cleaning of feces, thus bringing inconvenience to the experimental operation.

[0005] Therefore, the utility model provides a mussel breeding device. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a mussel breeding device.

[0007] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the utility model adopts the following technical solution: a mussel culture device, comprising a culture box, a cleaning component is fixedly connected to the outside of the culture box, and a feeding component is fixedly connected to the inside of the culture box;

[0008] The cleaning assembly includes a collecting plate, one end of which is fixedly connected to the breeding box, a screw is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the collecting plate, a filter is connected to the internal thread of the collecting plate, a baffle is fixedly connected to the top side of the filter, a reflux groove is opened inside the breeding box, a water supply pump is installed at the bottom end of the inner wall of the breeding box, and wave makers are installed on both sides of the inner wall of the breeding box.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment, the food delivery component includes a food storage box, the outer side of the food storage box is fixedly connected to the breeding box, the inner wall of the food storage box is fixedly connected to a material guide plate, the top side of the food storage box is fixedly connected to a feed port, a motor is installed on the top of the food storage box, the interior of the material guide plate is fixedly connected to a semi-cylinder, the driving end of the motor is fixedly connected to a discharging column, and a discharging port is opened inside the discharging column.

[0010] The technical effects of adopting the above technical solution are: reducing the accumulation of harmful substances in the water and achieving automatic cleaning effect. Secondly, automatic feeding is carried out under the drive of the wave maker, which reduces the workload of manual feeding and ensures the timely supply of feed.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment, the outer side of the screw rod is threadedly connected to the filter screen.

[0012] The technical effect of adopting the above technical solution is that the position of the filter can be effectively adjusted.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment, the bottom end of the inner wall of the breeding box is inclined from both sides of the middle, and the outer side of the baffle is slidably connected to the inside of the breeding box.

[0014] The technical effect of adopting the above technical solution is that it helps to concentrate mussel feces and other sediments at the bottom of the breeding box and prevents them from flowing back into the breeding box when cleaning dirt.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment, the outer side of the discharge column is rotatably connected to the semi-cylinder.

[0016] The technical effect of adopting the above technical solution is that the semi-cylindrical rotating structure can realize the automatic timing and quantitative distribution of feed.

[0017] As a preferred embodiment, a seedling rope is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the breeding box, and observation panels are fixedly connected to both sides of the breeding box.

[0018] The technical effect of adopting the above technical solution is that the breeding personnel can clearly observe the growth status of the mussels in the breeding box.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of the present invention are:

[0020] The utility model is provided with a motor-driven discharging column to rotate, which drives the cooperation between the semi-cylinder and the discharging column, thereby realizing the timed and quantitative flow of feed from the food storage box through the guide plate into the discharge port. At the same time, the design of the wave maker simulates the natural wave environment. The cleaning component effectively collects and filters waste through the inclined design of the collection plate and the up and down movement function of the filter screen to ensure clean water quality. The design of the baffle prevents waste from flowing back, and the cooperation of the reflux trough and the water supply pump allows the filtered water to be recycled. This design can effectively collect and filter waste in the breeding box, ensuring the cleanliness of the breeding environment. The filtered water can be recycled through the reflux trough, reducing the waste of water resources. Secondly, the feeding of feed becomes more automated, avoiding the tedious operation of frequent manual feeding, ensuring the accurate distribution of feed, and compared with some existing breeding boxes, it effectively solves the cleaning problem caused by the attachment of mussel byssus threads and reduces the problem of feces accumulation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram of a mussel culture device provided by the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a collecting plate of a mussel farming device provided by the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a food storage box of a mussel farming device provided by the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a food delivery component of a mussel farming device provided by the present invention.

[0025] Legend:

[0026] 1. Breeding box;

[0027] 2. Cleaning assembly; 21. Collecting plate; 22. Screw; 23. Filter; 24. Baffle; 25. Reflux trough; 26. Water pump; 27. Wave maker;

[0028] 3. Food delivery assembly; 31. Food storage box; 32. Material guide plate; 33. Feed inlet; 34. Motor; 35. Semi-cylinder; 36. Discharge column; 37. Discharge outlet;

[0029] 4. Seedling rope; 5. Observation board. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0031] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides a technical solution: a mussel culture device, comprising a culture box 1, a seedling rope 4 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the culture box 1, and observation panels 5 are fixedly connected to both sides of the culture box 1;

[0032] The culture box 1 is used to accommodate and protect mussels, providing a relatively stable growth environment to prevent external factors such as waves and currents from impacting and interfering with the mussels. The seedling rope 4 serves as an attachment matrix for the mussel seedlings, providing a place for the seedlings to attach and grow. The observation board 5 allows the culture staff to observe the growth of the mussels, identify problems in time and take corresponding measures.

[0033] like Figure 1 - Figure 2 As shown, a cleaning assembly 2 is fixedly connected to the outside of the breeding box 1. The cleaning assembly 2 includes a collecting plate 21. One end of the collecting plate 21 is fixedly connected to the breeding box 1. A screw rod 22 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the collecting plate 21. A filter screen 23 is internally threadedly connected to the collecting plate 21. The outer side of the screw rod 22 is threadedly connected to the filter screen 23. A baffle 24 is fixedly connected to one side of the top of the filter screen 23. The bottom end of the inner wall of the breeding box 1 is inclined from the middle two sides. The outer side of the baffle 24 is slidably connected to the inside of the breeding box 1. A reflux groove 25 is opened inside the breeding box 1. A water supply pump 26 is installed at the bottom end of the inner wall of the breeding box 1. Wave makers 27 are installed on both sides of the inner wall of the breeding box 1.

[0034] The collecting plate 21 collects impurities and waste in the breeding box 1 for centralized treatment, prevents the accumulation of impurities and waste in the breeding box 1, and reduces water pollution. The screw 22 drives the filter screen 23 to move by rotation, thereby cleaning the filter screen 23 and collecting impurities. The filter screen 23 filters the impurities and waste in the breeding box 1 to keep the water clean. The baffle 24 prevents the filter screen 23 from pushing impurities back into the breeding box 1 during movement, ensuring that the impurities are effectively collected. The reflux trough 25 guides the cleaned water back into the breeding box 1 to form a water cycle. The cleaned water can flow back into the breeding box 1 to form a water cycle, reducing the waste of water resources. The water pump 26 returns the cleaned water to the breeding box 1 to form a water cycle. The wave maker 27 simulates the waves in the natural environment to promote the flow of water and the dissolution of oxygen.

[0035] like Figure 1 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the interior of the breeding box 1 is fixedly connected to a feeding assembly 3, which includes a food storage box 31. The outer side of the food storage box 31 is fixedly connected to the breeding box 1. The inner wall of the food storage box 31 is fixedly connected to a guide plate 32. A feed port 33 is fixedly connected to one side of the top of the food storage box 31. A motor 34 is installed on the top of the food storage box 31. A semi-cylinder 35 is fixedly connected to the interior of the guide plate 32. A discharging column 36 is fixedly connected to the driving end of the motor 34. The outer side of the discharging column 36 is rotatably connected to the semi-cylinder 35, and a discharging port 37 is opened inside the discharging column 36.

[0036] The food storage box 31 is used to store feed, providing a basis for subsequent automatic feeding. Centralized storage makes it convenient for farmers to replenish feed regularly and reduce the frequency of manual intervention. The guide plate 32 guides the feed from the food storage box 31 to the discharge column 36 to ensure that the feed can smoothly enter the feeding component 3. The feed port 33 is used to replenish feed into the food storage box 31, so that farmers can conveniently replenish feed into the food storage box 31. The motor 34 drives the discharge column 36 to rotate to realize automatic feeding of feed. The semi-cylinder 35 fixes and guides the rotation of the discharge column 36 to ensure that the feed can flow evenly to the breeding box 1. The rotation of the discharge column 36 can evenly deliver the feed into the breeding box 1, ensuring that each mussel can get enough feed, avoiding feed accumulation or waste, and improving feed utilization. The discharge port 37 releases the feed from the discharge column 36 into the breeding box 1 to avoid feed scattering.

[0037] Working principle:

[0038] like Figure 1 - Figure 4 As shown:

[0039] When in use: first, the motor 34 is started, driving the discharging column 36 to rotate, and then the discharging column 36 cooperates with the semi-cylinder 35 to allow the feed to enter the discharging port 37 from the inside of the food storage box 31 along the guide plate 32, thereby realizing the timed and quantitative feeding function of the feed;

[0040] At the same time, the wave maker 27 in the breeding box 1 simulates the movement of natural waves, driving the water circulation, making the oxygen in the water more fully dissolved while achieving the effect of evenly distributing the feed in the breeding box 1;

[0041] Secondly, during the cleaning process, the inclined design of the collection plate 21 guides the waste and residue in the breeding box 1 to the filter screen 23. When the filter screen 23 accumulates to a certain amount, the screw rod 22 is driven to rotate by a tool, and then the filter screen 23 is driven to move up and down, so as to facilitate the cleaning or replacement of the filter screen 23. During the rising process, the baffle 24 blocks the waste from flowing back into the breeding area, thereby ensuring the cleanliness of the breeding environment. Finally, the filtered water is re-sent into the breeding box 1 through the water pump 26, driving the water flow through the reflux groove 25, thereby maintaining the recycling of water and reducing the waste of water resources.

[0042] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the present invention in any other form. Any technician familiar with the profession may use the technical content disclosed above to change or modify it into an equivalent embodiment with equivalent changes for application in other fields. However, any simple modification, equivalent change and modification of the above embodiment made according to the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of protection of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A mussel culture device, comprising a culture box (1), characterized in that: The outside of the breeding box (1) is fixedly connected to a cleaning component (2), and the inside of the breeding box (1) is fixedly connected to a food delivery component (3); The cleaning assembly (2) comprises a collecting plate (21), one end of the collecting plate (21) is fixedly connected to the breeding box (1), the inner wall of the collecting plate (21) is rotatably connected to a screw rod (22), the inner thread of the collecting plate (21) is connected to a filter screen (23), a baffle (24) is fixedly connected to one side of the top of the filter screen (23), a reflux groove (25) is provided inside the breeding box (1), a water pump (26) is installed at the bottom end of the inner wall of the breeding box (1), and wave makers (27) are installed on both sides of the inner wall of the breeding box (1).

2. A mussel culture device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The food delivery component (3) comprises a food storage box (31), the outer side of the food storage box (31) is fixedly connected to the breeding box (1), the inner wall of the food storage box (31) is fixedly connected to a material guide plate (32), the top side of the food storage box (31) is fixedly connected to a feed port (33), a motor (34) is installed at the top of the food storage box (31), the interior of the material guide plate (32) is fixedly connected to a semi-cylinder (35), the driving end of the motor (34) is fixedly connected to a discharge column (36), and a discharge port (37) is provided inside the discharge column (36).

3. A mussel culture device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer side of the screw rod (22) is threadedly connected to the filter screen (23).

4. A mussel culture device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom end of the inner wall of the breeding box (1) is inclined from both sides of the middle, and the outer side of the baffle (24) is slidably connected to the inside of the breeding box (1).

5. A mussel culture device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer side of the discharge column (36) is rotatably connected to the semi-cylinder (35).

6. A mussel culture device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A seedling rope (4) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the breeding box (1), and observation panels (5) are fixedly connected to both sides of the breeding box (1).