Crayfish breeding cage

By designing an aquaculture cage with an assemblable connecting frame, fixing frame, and dividing mesh, the problem of the cage structure being unable to separate juvenile and adult crayfish has been solved, improving aquaculture efficiency and protecting monitoring equipment, and promoting the growth of juvenile crayfish and feed utilization.

CN223488997UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-31YUTAI YUFA AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422920619.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-28
Publication Date
2025-10-31
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-28

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Technical Problem

Existing crayfish farming cages lack a well-structured cage assembly, making it difficult to separate juvenile and adult crayfish, and the monitoring equipment is prone to damage.

Method used

A breeding cage comprising a connecting frame, a fixing frame, a partition mesh, and a monitoring chamber was designed. Through the assembly and arrangement of these components, the cage body can be freely combined and the monitoring equipment can be separated, thus avoiding damage to the equipment by the crayfish.

Benefits of technology

This effectively separates juvenile and adult lobsters, improving the suitability of the juvenile lobster's growth environment and feed conversion rate, while protecting the integrity of the monitoring equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of lobster breeding, and discloses a crayfish breeding cage which comprises a cage body, a separation net plate and a fixing frame, one side of the cage body is fixedly connected with a connecting frame, positioning bolts are movably installed at the top and the bottom of the connecting frame, fixing bolts are movably installed at the two ends of the connecting frame, and the other side of the cage body is fixedly connected with the fixing frame. A limiting frame is fixedly connected to one side of the fixing frame, screw holes are formed in the top end and the bottom end in the limiting frame, a separation net plate is movably installed on the inner side of a clamping block, a monitoring cavity is formed in the cage body at the bottom of the net rack, and a hopper is movably installed at one end of a threaded ring. Through cooperative use of the connecting frame, the fixing frame, the separation net plate and the net rack, young lobsters and adult lobsters can be conveniently and vertically separated and bred, the young lobsters can be closer to the water surface, breathing, ingestion and activity of the young lobsters are facilitated, growth of the young lobsters is promoted, the lobsters and monitoring equipment can be separated, and damage of the lobsters to the monitoring equipment is avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of crayfish farming technology, and in particular to a crayfish farming cage. Background Technology

[0002] A crayfish farming cage is a mesh structure device specifically designed for raising crayfish. It is usually made of corrosion-resistant plastic or metal materials and is generally rectangular or cylindrical in shape. The design of the farming cage takes into account the habits of crayfish and usually has good water permeability and light permeability to ensure a suitable farming environment.

[0003] Currently, the crayfish farming cages lack a modular structure that allows for easy assembly and arrangement, making it difficult for staff to separate the crayfish for separate farming operations. This limits the functionality of the cages, and the lack of dedicated monitoring chambers means that monitoring equipment placed alongside the crayfish is prone to damage. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the problems mentioned in the background section, this application provides a crayfish farming cage.

[0005] The crayfish farming cage provided in this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A crayfish farming cage includes a cage body, a partition mesh plate, and a fixing frame. A connecting frame is fixedly connected to one side of the cage body. Positioning bolts are movably installed at the top and bottom of the connecting frame. Fixing bolts are movably installed at both ends of the connecting frame. A fixing frame is fixedly connected to the other side of the cage body. A limiting frame is fixedly connected to one side of the fixing frame. Screw holes are provided at the top and bottom of the limiting frame. A locking block is fixedly connected to the inner side of the cage body. A partition mesh plate is movably installed inside the locking block. A mesh frame is provided inside the cage body at the bottom of the partition mesh plate. A monitoring chamber is provided inside the cage body at the bottom of the mesh frame. A threaded ring is fixedly connected to one end of the cage body. A hopper is movably installed at one end of the threaded ring.

[0007] Preferably, a left protective net is movably installed on one side of the connecting frame, and the top and bottom of the left protective net are provided with fixing holes.

[0008] Preferably, a right protective net is movably installed on one side of the fixed frame, and a connecting bolt is movably installed between the right protective net and the limiting frame.

[0009] Preferably, one end of the hopper is fixedly connected to a threaded cap, and the threaded cap is threadedly connected to a threaded ring.

[0010] Preferably, both ends of the partition mesh are provided with threaded holes, and the fixing bolts are threadedly connected to the threaded holes.

[0011] In summary, this application includes the following beneficial technical effects:

[0012] By using connecting frames, fixing frames, clips, and dividing mesh panels, multiple cages and dividing mesh panels can be freely assembled, facilitating the separation of juvenile and adult crayfish by staff. This allows juvenile crayfish to be closer to the water surface, where oxygen levels are typically higher, and light and temperature are more suitable, promoting their respiration, feeding, and activity, thus fostering their growth. Furthermore, feed placed at the top is more easily discovered and consumed by the juveniles, improving feed conversion rates. The mesh frame and monitoring chambers can also separate the crayfish from the monitoring equipment, preventing damage from the crayfish. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a structural exploded view of an embodiment of the application;

[0014] Figure 2 This is an overall perspective view of the embodiment of the application;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the hopper and threaded ring in an embodiment of the application.

[0016] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Threaded ring; 2. Connecting frame; 201. Positioning bolt; 202. Fixing bolt; 3. Cage body; 4. Left protective net; 401. Fixing hole; 5. Right protective net; 501. Connecting bolt; 6. Hopper; 601. Threaded cover; 7. Dividing mesh plate; 701. Threaded hole; 8. Fixing frame; 801. Limiting frame; 802. Screw hole; 9. Locking block; 10. Frame; 11. Monitoring chamber. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-3 This application will be described in further detail.

[0018] This application discloses a crayfish farming cage. (Refer to...) Figure 1-3A crayfish farming cage includes a cage body 3, a partition mesh 7, and a fixing frame 8. A connecting frame 2 is fixedly connected to one side of the cage body 3. Positioning bolts 201 are movably installed at the top and bottom of the connecting frame 2, and fixing bolts 202 are movably installed at both ends of the connecting frame 2. A fixing frame 8 is fixedly connected to the other side of the cage body 3. A limiting frame 801 is fixedly connected to one side of the fixing frame 8. Screw holes 802 are provided at the top and bottom of the limiting frame 801. A locking block 9 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the cage body 3. The partition mesh 7 is movably installed inside the locking block 9. A mesh frame 10 is provided inside the cage body 3 at the bottom. A monitoring chamber 11 is provided inside the cage body 3 at the bottom of the mesh frame 10. A threaded ring 1 is fixedly connected to one end of the cage body 3, and a feed hopper 6 is movably installed at one end of the threaded ring 1. The staff connects the corresponding number of cage bodies 3 according to the breeding needs, so that the connecting frame 2 of adjacent cage bodies 3 is embedded into the inside of the fixed frame 8, which increases the contact area and friction between multiple cage bodies 3. Then, the positioning bolt 201 is screwed into the screw hole 802 between the connecting frame 2 and the fixed frame 8, which increases the friction between the connecting frame 2 and the fixed frame 8. The connecting frame 2 and fixing frame 8 of adjacent cages 3 can be fixed together, allowing multiple cages 3 to be assembled and fixedly connected for use. Workers can also insert the partition mesh 7 into the interior of the cage 3, making it engage with the locking block 9, increasing the friction between the partition mesh 7 and the locking block 9, and improving the stability of the partition mesh 7 installation. Screwing the positioning bolt 201 between the connecting frame 2 and the partition mesh 7 increases the friction between the partition mesh 7 and the connecting frame 2, thus fixing the partition mesh 7 to the connecting frame 2. The external support structure is used to secure the cages 3. After providing support, the installed cage 3 is placed in the breeding pond. The cage 3 has a mesh structure with good water permeability and can restrict the activity range of the crayfish. The staff places the juvenile crayfish on the upper layer of the separating mesh plate 7 for breeding and the adult crayfish on the lower layer of the separating mesh plate 7 for breeding. This makes it easy for the staff to separate the juvenile crayfish and adult crayfish vertically. The staff can place or install the monitoring equipment inside the monitoring chamber 11. The mesh frame 10 can separate the crayfish and the monitoring equipment to prevent the crayfish from damaging the monitoring equipment.

[0019] Reference Figure 1 A left protective net 4 is movably installed on one side of the connecting frame 2. The top and bottom of the left protective net 4 are provided with fixing holes 401. The staff installs the left protective net 4 to the outer perimeter of the leftmost connecting frame 2, so that it is embedded in the interior of the connecting frame 2. Then, the positioning bolt 201 is screwed into the interior of the fixing hole 401, which increases the friction between the left protective net 4 and the connecting frame 2, so that the left protective net 4 seals the leftmost side of the entire breeding cage.

[0020] Reference Figure 1A right protective net 5 is movably installed on one side of the fixed frame 8, and a connecting bolt 501 is movably installed between the right protective net 5 and the limiting frame 801. The worker installs the right protective net 5 to the outer perimeter of the rightmost limiting frame 801, so that the limiting frame 801 is embedded in the inside of the right protective net 5, and then screws the connecting bolt 501 into the inside of the screw hole 802, which increases the friction between the right protective net 5 and the fixed frame 8, so that the right protective net 5 closes the rightmost side of the entire breeding cage.

[0021] Reference Figure 3 One end of the hopper 6 is fixedly connected to a threaded cover 601, and the threaded cover 601 is threadedly connected to the threaded ring 1. The worker screws the threaded cover 601 to the outer periphery of the threaded ring 1, which increases the friction between the hopper 6 and the threaded ring 1, so that the hopper 6 can be installed on the side of the cage 3.

[0022] Reference Figure 1 Both ends of the partition mesh plate 7 are provided with threaded holes 701, and the fixing bolt 202 is threadedly connected to the threaded holes 701. Screwing the fixing bolt 202 into the threaded holes 701 increases the friction between the connecting frame 2 and the partition mesh plate 7, thereby fixing the partition mesh plate 7 to the connecting frame 2.

[0023] Finally, the following points should be noted: First, in the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", and "linkage" should be interpreted broadly, and can be mechanical or electrical connections, or internal connections between two components, or direct connections. "Up", "down", "left", "right", etc. are only used to indicate relative positional relationships. When the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may change.

[0024] Secondly: The accompanying drawings of the embodiments disclosed in this utility model only involve the structures involved in the embodiments disclosed in this utility model. Other structures can refer to the general design. In the absence of conflict, the same embodiment and different embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other.

[0025] Finally: The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0026] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A crayfish farming cage, comprising a cage body (3), a dividing mesh panel (7), and a fixing frame (8), characterized in that: A connecting frame (2) is fixedly connected to one side of the cage (3). Positioning bolts (201) are movably installed at the top and bottom of the connecting frame (2). Fixing bolts (202) are movably installed at both ends of the connecting frame (2). A fixing frame (8) is fixedly connected to the other side of the cage (3). A limiting frame (801) is fixedly connected to one side of the fixing frame (8). Screw holes (802) are provided at the top and bottom of the limiting frame (801). A locking block (9) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the cage (3). A partition mesh plate (7) is movably installed on the inner side of the locking block (9). A mesh frame (10) is provided on the inner side of the cage (3) at the bottom of the partition mesh plate (7). A monitoring chamber (11) is provided inside the cage (3) at the bottom of the mesh frame (10). A threaded ring (1) is fixedly connected to one end of the cage (3). A hopper (6) is movably installed on one end of the threaded ring (1).

2. The crayfish farming cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: A left protective net (4) is movably installed on one side of the connecting frame (2), and the top and bottom of the left protective net (4) are provided with fixing holes (401).

3. The crayfish farming cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: A right protective net (5) is movably installed on one side of the fixed frame (8), and a connecting bolt (501) is movably installed between the right protective net (5) and the limiting frame (801).

4. The crayfish farming cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the hopper (6) is fixedly connected to a threaded cap (601), and the threaded cap (601) is threadedly connected to the threaded ring (1).

5. The crayfish farming cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both ends of the partition mesh plate (7) are provided with threaded holes (701), and the fixing bolt (202) is threadedly connected to the threaded holes (701).