Deep-sea aquaculture net cage with operation platform

By designing an operating platform and a photovoltaic power generation feeding device in deep-sea aquaculture cages, the problems of complex structure and poor stability of existing cages have been solved, achieving efficient resource utilization and multi-functional integration, improving aquaculture efficiency and economic benefits, and promoting industrial development.

CN223626725UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-05KEEN OFFSHORE ENG CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423010959.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-06
Publication Date
2025-12-05
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-06

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Technical Problem

Existing deep-sea aquaculture cages are complex in structure, have limited applications, are difficult to install, have poor stability, rely on external power, and suffer from uneven feeding, leading to resource waste and low aquaculture efficiency.

Method used

The design incorporates a deep-sea aquaculture cage with an operating platform, combining photovoltaic power generation and a feeding device to achieve efficient utilization of space resources and multi-functional integration. This enhances structural stability and ease of operation, reduces reliance on external power through self-powered photovoltaic panels, and enables precise feeding via the feeding device.

Benefits of technology

It has improved the structural stability and ease of operation of the cages, reduced dependence on external power, reduced resource waste, improved aquaculture efficiency and economic benefits, and promoted industrialization and large-scale development.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a deep-sea aquaculture net cage with an operation platform. The deep-sea aquaculture net cage comprises a plurality of pile legs and net cage units installed on the pile legs. Each net cage unit comprises a bottom net cage module and a side net cage module, and the bottom net cage module and the side net cage module define a breeding area with an upper opening; a working platform is arranged at the top of the side net rack module; the working platform extends along the tops of the side net rack modules and / or is erected above the breeding area; or more than two net cage units are expanded through the operation platform; a feeding mechanism and a photovoltaic unit are arranged on the working platform; according to the utility model, the working platform is designed in the deep sea culture net cage, and the photovoltaic power generation and feeding device is combined, so that the efficient utilization and multifunctional integration of space resources are realized, and the structural stability, the operation convenience, the environmental adaptability and the culture efficiency of the net cage are improved; the problem that an existing net cage is single in application is solved, the platform is combined with external energy to be fully utilized, and efficient utilization of resources is achieved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of ocean aquaculture net cage equipment, and particularly relates to a deep sea aquaculture net cage with a working platform. BACKGROUND

[0002] In recent years, with the continuous progress of deep sea aquaculture technology, aquaculture net cages have gradually expanded from near-shore aquaculture to deep sea aquaculture to meet the sustainable development needs of mariculture. Deep sea aquaculture net cages, as an effective mariculture method, have been widely applied and developed worldwide. Modular and standardized production methods help promote the industrialization and large-scale development of deep sea aquaculture net cages.

[0003] However, the existing deep sea aquaculture net cages still have the following defects in application: 1. The existing aquaculture net cages use dense steel structures as the main body of the net cage, and their installation structures are complex, their applications are single, they basically consider only the aquaculture function, and their utilization rate is low. In addition, when performing aquaculture operations (such as feeding, detection, and maintenance), aquaculture personnel need to rely on small boats or buoys and other tools to perform operations, which increases the difficulty of work and affects the aquaculture efficiency; 2. Due to the complexity of the marine environment, sea winds and waves can easily cause the net cage to tilt, deform, or even be damaged, and the structural stability of the aquaculture net cage needs to be improved; in addition, it has a strong dependence on external power; 3. Due to the inconvenience of feeding operations, the feeding of feed is often uneven or excessive, resulting in waste of feed. Unreasonable feeding frequency and method can cause uneven growth of aquaculture organisms, and some individuals may grow slowly due to insufficient feeding, thereby affecting the overall aquaculture efficiency and reducing economic benefits.

[0004] Therefore, further research and development are needed to solve the problems existing in the above-mentioned prior art. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0005] Therefore, in order to solve the problems existing in the above-mentioned prior art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a deep sea aquaculture net cage with a working platform. The utility model realizes efficient use of space resources and multi-functional integration by designing a working platform in the deep sea aquaculture net cage in combination with photovoltaic power generation and a feeding device, thereby improving the structural stability, operational convenience, environmental adaptability, and aquaculture efficiency of the net cage. The problem of single application of the existing net cage is solved, and the platform itself fully utilizes both internal and external energy, realizing efficient use of resources.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0007] The utility model provides a kind of deep sea culture net cage with operation platform, including several pile legs, net cage unit is installed on pile leg;The net cage unit is cage-shaped space truss structure, including bottom net rack module and detachably arranged in the peripheral side of bottom net rack module side net rack module, the bottom net rack module and the side net rack module are enclosed and form the culture area with upper opening;Operation platform is equipped on the top of side net rack module;The operation platform is arranged along the top of side net rack module, or is erected above the culture area;Photovoltaic unit and feeding mechanism for feeding culture feed to culture area and power supply system for powering feeding mechanism are equipped on the operation platform.

[0008] Further, the operation platform includes a platform body, the platform body is fixed on the top of the side net rack module by a support frame;Two platform bodies on the top of the side net rack module on the same side of the two net cage units are connected by a lap joint structure.

[0009] Further, the lap joint structure includes a hinged end and a lap joint end;The hinged end is rotatably arranged at the end of one of the platform bodies, and the lap joint end of the lap joint structure can be rotated in the vertical or horizontal direction and lapped at the end of the other platform body.

[0010] Further, the feeding mechanism includes a hopper mounted on the platform body for storing culture feed;The platform body is provided with a slot for mounting the hopper, and the hopper is installed on the edge of the slot by a fitting frame.

[0011] Further, the platform body is provided with a photovoltaic unit, and the photovoltaic unit is used to convert solar energy into electrical energy through wires and transmit it to the power supply system of the net cage unit.

[0012] Further, the platform body includes a middle platform and a load-bearing platform mounted at both ends of the middle platform;The photovoltaic unit and the feeding mechanism are respectively arranged adjacent to the load-bearing platform;The load-bearing platforms of the two platform bodies are provided with the lap joint structure.

[0013] Further, the photovoltaic unit includes a photovoltaic panel and a photovoltaic bracket for fixing the photovoltaic panel on the operation platform;A plurality of photovoltaic panels are arranged on one side of the hopper by the photovoltaic bracket.

[0014] Further, the deep sea net cage is expanded by two or more net cage units, and the operation platform is lapped and erected on the two net cage units.

[0015] Further, each of the side net rack modules is arranged between two of the legs by a gear lifting mechanism, and the outer side of the leg is provided with a lifting rack extending along the axial direction of the leg, and the gear lifting mechanism comprises a lifting gear engaged with the lifting rack and a lifting drive device driving the lifting gear.

[0016] Further, the side net rack module comprises an upper cross beam, a lower cross beam and a diagonal brace assembly, the upper cross beam and the lower cross beam are arranged in parallel with each other, and the diagonal brace assembly is detachably mounted between the upper cross beam and the lower cross beam, and the diagonal brace assembly is formed by X-shaped splicing of a plurality of diagonal braces.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0018] 1. The utility model discloses a working platform is designed in the deep sea culture net cage, combines photovoltaic power generation and feeding device, realizes the efficient use of space resources and multifunctional integration, thereby improve the structure stability of net cage, convenient operation, environmental adaptability and breeding efficiency, solve the single problem of the application of the existing net cage, and the platform itself combines with the full use of external energy, realizes the efficient use of resources, and simultaneously, the modular and standardized design help to promote the industrialization and scale development of the deep sea culture net cage, reduce the cost and improve the production efficiency.

[0019] Specifically, the design of the working platform fully considers the space utilization, and improves the overall structure stability of the net cage, the working platform is fixed on the top of the side net rack module through the support frame, provides a safe and stable operation space for the breeding personnel, facilitates daily management work such as feeding, inspection and maintenance, reduces the risk in the operation process, improves the work efficiency, especially in the deep sea environment, the safety and operation convenience of personnel are significantly improved.

[0020] 2. The two or more net cage units of the utility model can also be connected with the working platform, meet the actual breeding demand and adjust the scale and layout of the net cage flexibly, and the flexibility enables the breeder to maximize the use of available space under the condition of limited resources, improve the breeding output, and the spliced net cage unit can realize resource sharing, for example, water quality monitoring, feed feeding and photovoltaic power generation and other systems can be centrally managed, thereby improving the use efficiency of resources and the overall breeding efficiency, and improving the environmental adaptability of the breeding net cage of the utility model.

[0021] 3.The photovoltaic unit and the feeding device added on the operation platform make the breeding net cage not only have basic breeding function, but also realize energy self-sufficiency, the photovoltaic panel is connected with the power supply system through wires, converts solar energy into electric energy, meets the power demand of the operation platform, and reduces the dependence on external power; the design improves the environmental protection performance of the net cage and reduces the operation cost; in addition, the feeding device can accurately feed according to the needs of the breeding organisms, reduces feed waste, improves the breeding output per unit area, can flexibly adjust the feed feeding frequency in different growth stages, further improves the breeding efficiency, reduces the complexity of manual operation, reduces the labor intensity, and thus increases the economic benefit. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 It is a schematic view of the overall structure of the deep-sea breeding net cage with the operation platform of the preferred embodiment of the utility model.

[0023] Figure 2 It is a schematic view of the overall structure of the operation platform of the deep-sea breeding net cage with the operation platform of the preferred embodiment of the utility model.

[0024] Figure 3 It is a schematic view of the lapping state of two operation platforms of the deep-sea breeding net cage with the operation platform of the preferred embodiment of the utility model.

[0025] Figure 4 It is a schematic view of the partial structure of the deep-sea breeding net cage with the operation platform of the preferred embodiment of the utility model, and the operation platform is omitted.

[0026] Figure 5 It is a schematic view of the partial structure of the deep-sea breeding net cage with the operation platform of the preferred embodiment of the utility model, and the operation platform is omitted. Figure 4

[0027] Figure 6 It is a schematic view of the partial structure of the deep-sea breeding net cage with the operation platform of the preferred embodiment of the utility model, and the operation platform is omitted. Figure 4

[0028] It is a schematic view of the lapping state of two operation platforms of the deep-sea breeding net cage with the operation platform of the preferred embodiment of the utility model. Figure 7

[0029] It is a schematic view of the lapping state of two operation platforms of the deep-sea breeding net cage with the operation platform of the preferred embodiment of the utility model. Figure 8 In the drawing:

[0030]

[0031] ​​1, leg; 11, lifting rack; 2, cage unit; 21, bottom net frame module; 22, side net frame module; 221, upper cross beam; 222, lower cross beam; 223, diagonal brace assembly; 2231, diagonal brace; 3, operation platform; 31, platform main body; 311, middle platform; 312, load-bearing platform; 32, support frame; 33, notch; 4, feeding mechanism; 41, hopper; 42, assembly frame; 5, lap joint structure; 51, hinged end; 52, lap joint end; 6, photovoltaic unit; 61, photovoltaic panel; 62, photovoltaic support; 7, gear lifting mechanism;

[0032] 10, deep-sea aquaculture net cage. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] In order to facilitate the understanding of the present application, the technical solutions and advantages of the present application are further described in detail below in combination with the drawings and examples. The specific structure and characteristics of the present application are described below by way of example, which should not constitute any limitation on the present application. At the same time, any one of the technical features mentioned below (including implied or disclosed), as well as any one of the technical features directly shown or implied in the drawings, can be further combined or deleted between these technical features, thereby forming more other embodiments that may not be directly or indirectly mentioned in the present application. The preferred embodiments of the present application are shown in the drawings. However, the present application can be realized in many different forms, and is not limited to the embodiments described herein.

[0034] In the description of the present application, unless otherwise specified, the components used are conventional components in the prior art.

[0035] Example 1

[0036] As Figures 1-6The utility model provides a kind of deep-sea aquaculture net cage with operation platform, a kind of deep-sea aquaculture net cage 10 with operation platform 3, including several pile legs 1, net cage unit 2 being installed on pile leg 1;The net cage unit 2 is cage-shaped space truss structure, including bottom net rack module 21 and the side net rack module 22 being detachably arranged in the peripheral side of bottom net rack module 21, the bottom net rack module 21 and the side net rack module 22 are enclosed and form the aquaculture area with upper opening;Wherein, side net rack module usually refers to the net rack between two pile legs, and bottom net rack module is the bottom net rack of several side net rack modules assembled together, bottom net rack module 21 and side net rack module 22 can be detachably connected by bolt locking etc., to avoid the inconvenience caused by integral welding.The top of side net rack module 22 is equipped with operation platform 3;Operation platform 3 is extended and arranged along the top of side net rack module 22, or is erected above the aquaculture area;In the embodiment, the operation platform can be set at the top of the four sides of aquaculture net cage or be transversely erected in the middle of aquaculture area according to the need of aquaculture, or the two ways are jointly implemented, or even be transversely set between two net cage units, used as intermediate connection medium, and its setting form can be flexibly changed.

[0037] The operation platform 3 is equipped with feeding mechanism 4 for feeding aquaculture feed to the aquaculture area and power supply system (not shown in the figure) for supplying power to the feeding mechanism 4. In the embodiment 1, the feeding mechanism can be provided with one or more on the operation platform according to the need of aquaculture, and can also be used with intelligent feeding control mechanism, such as setting the feeding time of aquaculture feed by intelligent feeding control mechanism, feeding quantitatively at regular intervals. The feeding control mechanism can be designed and produced according to the existing technology and control system as needed, as long as it can meet the beneficial effects of the utility model, and the specific structure is not limited.

[0038] The feed feeding outlet can be directly located above the aquaculture area of the net cage unit, and the feeding can be carried out by directly opening and feeding, or the operation platform can be provided on the top of the side net cage module, and the feed can be fed through the intermediate mechanism of pipe or other guide aquaculture feed to the target feeding point.

[0039] The design of the operation platform fully considers the space utilization and improves the overall structural stability of the net cage. The operation platform is fixed on the top of the side net rack module by the support frame, which provides a safe and stable operation space for the aquaculture personnel, facilitates the daily management work such as feeding, inspection and maintenance, reduces the risk in the operation process, improves the work efficiency, and especially in deep-sea environment, the safety and operation convenience of personnel are significantly improved.

[0040] Optionally, the working platform 3 comprises a platform body 31 fixed on the top of the side net rack module 22 through a support frame 32; two platform bodies 31 located on the top of the side net rack module 22 on the same side of the two net cage units 2 are connected through a lap joint structure 5.

[0041] Optionally, the lap joint structure 5 comprises a hinged end 51 and a lap joint end 52; the hinged end 51 is rotatably arranged at the end of one of the platform bodies 31, and the lap joint end 52 of the lap joint structure 5 is rotatable in the vertical or horizontal direction and lap jointed at the end of the other platform body 31. In the embodiment, the lap joint structure can be designed as a flip-over drawbridge, which can be flipped in the vertical direction to place the lap joint end on the other platform body during use, and can be used as a channel for personnel or material walking or transportation, which is convenient and practical.

[0042] Further refinement, the platform body 31 comprises a middle platform 311 and a load-bearing platform 312 installed at both ends of the middle platform 311; the photovoltaic unit 6 and the feeding mechanism 4 are respectively arranged adjacent to the load-bearing platform 312; the load-bearing platforms 312 of the two platform bodies 31 are provided with the lap joint structure 5.

[0043] Optionally, the feeding mechanism 4 comprises a feed bin 41 installed on the platform body 31 for storing breeding feed; the platform body 31 is provided with a slot 33 for installing the feed bin 41, and the feed bin 41 is installed on the edge of the slot 33 through a fitting frame 42. In this way, the vertical space of the platform can be fully utilized, the occupied area is reduced, the overall layout is more compact, the feed bin 41 can be conveniently disassembled and maintained through the fitting frame 42, the use convenience is improved, and the maintenance cost is reduced.

[0044] Optionally, the platform body 31 is provided with a photovoltaic unit 6, which is used for converting solar energy into electric energy through wires and transmitting the electric energy to the power supply system of the net cage unit 2. Specifically, the photovoltaic unit 6 comprises a photovoltaic panel 61 and a photovoltaic support 62 for fixing the photovoltaic panel 61 on the working platform 3; a plurality of photovoltaic panels 61 are arranged on one side of the feed bin 41 through the photovoltaic support 62. The structure and electric energy conversion principle of the photovoltaic panel are not described in detail, which can be referred to the photovoltaic panel structure and principle in the prior art; the power supply system of the net cage can be configured with an inverter, a storage battery and other conventional electrical elements, which is used for storing and transmitting the electric energy converted by the photovoltaic panel using solar energy, realizing the self-sufficiency of the net cage power supply, reducing the dependence on external power, and improving the environmental adaptability of the utility model.

[0045] The photovoltaic unit and the feeding device added on the operation platform make the breeding net cage not only have basic breeding function, but also can realize energy self-sufficiency, the photovoltaic panel is connected with the power supply system through wires, converts solar energy into electric energy, meets the power demand of the operation platform, reduces the dependence on external power, the design improves the environmental protection performance of the net cage, and reduces the operation cost, in addition, the feeding device can accurately feed according to the demand of the breeding organism, reduces feed waste, improves the breeding output per unit area, can also flexibly adjust the feed feeding frequency at different growth stages, further improves the breeding efficiency, reduces the complexity of manual operation, reduces the labor intensity, and thus increases the economic benefit.

[0046] Embodiment 2

[0047] As Figures 7-8 described, the deep sea net cage is formed by two net cage units 2 through the joint splicing of the operation platform 3, the operation platform is jointed and arranged on the two net cage units, and the whole is in the shape of a "day". In this embodiment, two or more net cage units can also be connected with the operation platform to meet the actual breeding demand, and the size and layout of the net cage can be flexibly adjusted. This flexibility enables the breeder to maximize the use of available space under limited resources, thereby improving the breeding output. The spliced net cage unit can realize resource sharing, for example, the water quality monitoring, feed feeding and photovoltaic power generation systems can be centrally managed, thereby improving the use efficiency of resources and the overall breeding efficiency, and improving the environmental adaptability of the breeding net cage of the utility model.

[0048] In other optional embodiments, each breeding net cage can be assembled by combining modular face modules according to actual needs, and can realize the expansion of multi-degree-of-freedom breeding space, such as a breeding net cage cross-section in the shape of a "field", a six-port shape, an eight-port shape, etc., providing a variety of convenient expansion schemes, realizing space utilization in the modular net cage installation process, and minimizing unnecessary space waste, and having strong practicality.

[0049] Optionally, each of the side net frame modules 22 is arranged between two pile legs 1 through a gear lifting mechanism 7, the outer side of the pile leg 1 extends along the axial direction and is provided with a lifting rack 11, and the gear lifting mechanism 7 comprises a lifting gear (not shown in the drawing) meshed with the lifting rack 11 and a lifting driving device (not shown in the drawing) driving the lifting gear (not shown in the drawing). Specifically, the lifting driving device can be a driving motor, the output end of which is provided with the lifting gear, the lifting gear is meshed and driven with the rack of the pile leg, and the net cage unit is driven to ascend and descend along the pile leg,

[0050] Optionally, the side net rack module 22 comprises an upper cross beam 221, a lower cross beam 222 and a diagonal bracing assembly 223; the upper cross beam 221 and the lower cross beam 222 are arranged in parallel with each other, and the diagonal bracing assembly 223 is detachably installed between the upper cross beam 221 and the lower cross beam 222; the diagonal bracing assembly 223 is spliced in an X shape by a plurality of diagonal braces 2231.

[0051] As shown in Figure 1 Specifically, the diagonal bracing assembly comprises at least one long diagonal brace and two short diagonal braces, and the two short diagonal braces are detachably connected to the middle position of the long diagonal brace to form an X-shaped assembly.

[0052] The net cage unit adopts the design concept of modularization and standardization, so that the production, assembly and maintenance of the deep-sea aquaculture net cage become more efficient and convenient, the modular structure is not only convenient for transportation and installation, but also can flexibly adjust the aquaculture scale and layout according to actual needs, and at the same time, the standardized production mode is helpful to improve the production efficiency and reduce the manufacturing cost, so that more aquaculture enterprises can participate in deep-sea aquaculture, and promote the scale development of the industry.

[0053] The above-mentioned embodiments are only preferred embodiments of the utility model, and cannot be used to limit the range of the utility model protection, and for the ordinary skilled in the art, it can be understood that the embodiments can be changed, modified, replaced and changed in many ways without departing from the principles and spirits of the utility model, and the range of the utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A deep sea farming net cage with operation platform, comprising a plurality of legs, a net cage unit installed on the legs; the net cage unit is a cage-shaped space truss structure, comprising a bottom net rack module and a side net rack module detachably arranged on the peripheral side of the bottom net rack module, and the bottom net rack module and the side net rack module form a farming area with an upper opening; characterized in that, The side net rack module top is provided with a work platform; the work platform is arranged along the side net rack module top and / or erected above the culture area; or two or more net cage units are expanded through the work platform; the work platform is provided with a photovoltaic unit and a feeding mechanism for feeding culture feed to the culture area.

2. The net cage for deep sea farming with a working platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The work platform comprises a platform body which is fixed to the side net rack module top through a support frame; two platform bodies on the same side of the two net cage units on the side net rack module top are connected through a lap joint structure.

3. The net cage for deep sea farming with a working platform according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lap joint structure comprises a hinged end and a lap joint end; the hinged end is rotatably arranged at the end of one of the platform bodies, and the lap joint end of the lap joint structure can be rotated in the vertical or horizontal direction and lapped at the end of the other platform body.

4. The net cage for deep sea farming with a working platform according to claim 3, wherein, The feeding mechanism comprises a hopper mounted on the platform body for storing culture feed; the platform body is provided with a slot for mounting the hopper, and the hopper is installed on the edge of the slot through a fitting frame.

5. The net cage for deep sea farming with a working platform according to claim 4, wherein, The platform body is provided with the photovoltaic unit, which is used to convert solar energy into electric energy through wires and transmit it to the power supply system of the net cage unit.

6. The net cage for deep sea farming with a working platform according to claim 5, characterized in that, The platform body comprises a middle platform and a load-bearing platform mounted at both ends of the middle platform; the photovoltaic unit and the feeding mechanism are respectively arranged adjacent to the load-bearing platform; the load-bearing platforms of the two platform bodies are provided with the lap joint structure.

7. The net cage for deep sea farming with a working platform according to claim 6, characterized in that, The photovoltaic unit comprises a photovoltaic panel and a photovoltaic support for fixing the photovoltaic panel on the work platform; a plurality of photovoltaic panels are arranged on one side of the hopper through the photovoltaic support.

8. A net cage for deep sea farming with a working platform according to any of the claims 1-7, characterized in that, The deep-sea culture net cage is expanded by lap jointing two or more net cage units.

9. The net cage for deep sea farming with a working platform according to claim 8, characterized in that, Each side net rack module is arranged between two pile legs through a gear lifting mechanism, and the outer side of the pile leg extends along the axial direction and is provided with a lifting rack; the gear lifting mechanism comprises a lifting gear engaged with the lifting rack and a lifting drive device for driving the lifting gear.

10. The net cage for deep sea farming with a working platform according to claim 9, characterized in that, The side net rack module comprises an upper cross beam, a lower cross beam and a diagonal brace assembly; the upper cross beam and the lower cross beam are arranged parallel to each other, and the diagonal brace assembly is detachably mounted between the upper cross beam and the lower cross beam; the diagonal brace assembly is formed by X-shaped splicing of a plurality of diagonal braces.