Water outlet structure and culture pond

By setting up a water collection chamber and drainage pipe in the center of the aquaculture pond, water can be discharged from the center, solving the problem of floating debris not being able to be discharged, improving water quality, increasing the growth rate and health of aquatic products, enabling high-density aquaculture, and increasing profits.

CN223639973UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-09GUANGZHOU YOUYI ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423203118.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-24
Publication Date
2025-12-09
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-24

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Technical Problem

The existing airlift water intake method in aquaculture ponds prevents floating debris from being discharged with the water, affecting water quality and reducing aquaculture profits.

Method used

A water collection chamber is set in the center of the breeding pond. Through the drain pipe 22, the water outlet component 2 of the drain pipe includes a water collection chamber 21 and a drain pipe 22. The water collection chamber 21 is located at the water surface. Water is discharged from the middle through the water inlet 211 and the drain pipe 22. Combined with the power device or liquid level difference, the water is automatically drained to remove floating objects.

Benefits of technology

It improved the water quality of the aquaculture ponds, increased the growth rate and health of aquatic products, facilitated high-density aquaculture, and improved the profitability of aquaculture.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a water outlet structure and a culture pond, and the water outlet structure comprises a pond body which contains water for culturing aquatic products; the water outlet assembly comprises a water collecting cavity and a drainage pipe, the water collecting cavity is formed in the center of the pool body and located on the water surface, a plurality of water inlet holes are formed in the side wall of the water collecting cavity, the water collecting cavity is connected to the outside of the pool body through the drainage pipe, and the water outlet assembly is provided with a power device or the water outlet level of the drainage pipe is lower than the water level in the pool body. Water can be discharged from the middle of the culture pond, so that floating objects in the culture pond can be conveniently discharged along with the water, the water quality in the culture pond is improved, the growth speed and the health condition of aquatic products are guaranteed, high-density culture is achieved, and the culture income of the aquatic products is increased.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of aquaculture technology, and in particular to a water outlet structure and an aquaculture pond. Background Technology

[0002] Fish, shrimp, crabs, and other aquatic products are typically raised in aquaculture ponds within an aquaculture system. Aquaculture requires oxygen and produces uneaten feed and excrement. Heavier waste settles and separates at the bottom of the pond, while lighter floating debris remains on the surface, deteriorating water quality. To create a healthy aquaculture environment, the low-quality, low-oxygen water in the ponds needs to be drained to a purification zone for aeration and oxygenation, resulting in high-quality, high-oxygen water that is then reintroduced into the ponds, thus achieving water circulation.

[0003] Currently, high-quality, high-oxygen water is typically introduced into aquaculture ponds via airlift. This involves installing an airlift water intake device on the outside of the pond to mix gas and water before introducing it into the pond, achieving micro-powered water intake and reducing energy consumption. However, airlift water intake causes the gas entering from the pond's sidewall to generate numerous air bubbles in the water, creating water ripples and causing floating debris to accumulate in the center of the pond. Existing aquaculture ponds generally use outlets on the sidewalls, with water being discharged from the perimeter via a power pump. This prevents floating debris from being discharged with the water to the purification zone, thus affecting the water quality within the pond and impacting aquaculture profitability. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned deficiencies in the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a water outlet structure and aquaculture pond that enables water to exit from the center of the pond, thereby facilitating the discharge of floating debris along with the water, improving water quality, ensuring the growth rate and health of aquatic products, facilitating high-density aquaculture, and increasing aquaculture profits.

[0005] The first aspect of this utility model provides a water outlet structure, comprising:

[0006] A pond, which is filled with water used for aquaculture.

[0007] The water outlet assembly includes a water collection chamber and a drain pipe. The water collection chamber is located in the center of the pool and at the water surface. Several water inlet holes are opened on the side wall of the water collection chamber. The water collection chamber is connected to the outside of the pool through the drain pipe. The water outlet assembly is equipped with a power device or the water outlet level of the drain pipe is lower than the water level inside the pool.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, in the first aspect of this utility model, the side wall of the pool is provided with a water outlet, and the water collection chamber is connected to the water outlet through a drain pipe. The position of the water outlet is lower than the water level in the pool.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment, in the first aspect of the utility model, one end of the drain pipe is connected to the bottom of the water collecting cavity, and the drain pipe extends downward from the bottom of the water collecting cavity and is bent to connect the water outlet.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment, in the first aspect of the utility model, the pool body floats in the water area, the position of the water outlet is higher than the water level of the water area, the water area is provided with an ecological purification area, the water outlet is connected to the ecological purification area through a water outlet pipe, and the water outlet pipe is arranged opposite to the water outlet.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment, in the first aspect of the utility model, the outer periphery of the pool body is provided with a water outlet cavity, the water outlet cavity is arranged corresponding to the water outlet, and the water outlet cavity is connected to the ecological purification area through a water outlet pipe.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment, in the first aspect of the utility model, the outer periphery of the pool body is provided with a water inlet cavity, the water inlet cavity is connected to an air-lift assembly, the air-lift assembly comprises a water inlet pipe and an air inlet pipe, one end of the water inlet pipe is connected to the water inlet cavity and the air inlet pipe, and the other end of the water inlet pipe is communicated with the inside of the pool body.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment, in the first aspect of the utility model, the water inlet pipe is in a U-shaped structure, and the air inlet pipe is connected to the bottom of the water inlet pipe.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment, in the first aspect of the utility model, the air-lift assembly is provided with a plurality of air-lift assemblies which are spaced apart and surround the outer periphery of the pool body, the air inlet pipes of the plurality of air-lift assemblies are connected to a gas supply device through an air inlet main pipe, and the air inlet main pipe surrounds the top of the pool body.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment, in the first aspect of the utility model, the position of the water inlet cavity is 15-25 cm lower than the water level of the water area, and the side wall of the water inlet cavity is provided with a plurality of water inlets.

[0016] The second aspect of the utility model provides a breeding pool, which comprises the water outlet structure, the breeding pool floats in the water area, the water area is provided with an ecological purification area, and the water outlet of the drain pipe flows into the ecological purification area.

[0017] The water outlet structure and the breeding pool provided by the utility model have the following technical effects:

[0018] The water collection chamber of the water outlet assembly is located at the water surface inside the pond. Power can be supplied by a power unit to allow water from the pond surface to flow into the collection chamber and be discharged through a drain pipe. Alternatively, the water level difference between the pond surface and the drain outlet level can be used to automatically allow water from the pond surface to flow into the collection chamber and be discharged through the drain pipe. Because the collection chamber is located in the center of the pond, it allows for water to exit from the middle, facilitating the removal of floating debris accumulated in the center of the pond. This improves water quality, ensures the growth rate and health of aquatic organisms, and is conducive to high-density aquaculture, thereby increasing aquaculture profits. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the aquaculture pond of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the aquaculture pond of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a front view of the aquaculture pond of this utility model.

[0023] Figure label:

[0024] 1. Pool body; 11. Outlet; 12. Outlet chamber; 13. Inlet chamber; 131. Inlet; 2. Outlet assembly; 21. Collection chamber; 211. Inlet hole; 22. Drain pipe; 3. Outlet pipe; 4. Air lift assembly; 41. Inlet pipe; 42. Air inlet pipe; 5. Main air inlet pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To better understand and implement this invention, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0027] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention.

[0028] See Figure 1 This utility model provides a water outlet structure, including: a pool body 1 and a water outlet component 2. The pool body 1 contains water for aquaculture. The water outlet component 2 includes a water collection chamber 21 and a drain pipe 22. The water collection chamber 21 is located at the center of the pool body 1 and at the water surface. The side wall of the water collection chamber 21 has several water inlet holes 211. The water collection chamber 21 is connected to the outside of the pool body 1 through the drain pipe 22. The water outlet component 2 is equipped with a power device or the water outlet level of the drain pipe 22 is lower than the water level inside the pool body 1.

[0029] In aquaculture within pond 1, uneaten feed and excrement generated during the aquaculture process will accumulate. Heavier waste will settle and separate to the bottom of pond 1, while lighter floating debris will tend to accumulate in the middle area of ​​the water surface. A water collection chamber 21 is located at the center of pond 1 and above the water surface. Water with low quality and low oxygen content from the upper part of pond 1 can enter the water collection chamber 21 through the inlet 211, including floating debris in the middle area of ​​the water surface. Specifically, a power device such as a power pump is used to pump water through the inlet 211 into the water collection chamber 21, and then discharge it through the drain pipe 22. Alternatively, since the outlet water level of the drain pipe 22 is lower than the water level in pond 1, the water level difference between the pond 1 and the outlet water level of the drain pipe 22 allows water in pond 1 to automatically flow into the water collection chamber 21 through the inlet 211 and then be discharged through the drain pipe 22. In this way, water can be discharged from the middle of the aquaculture pond, which makes it easier to remove floating debris that has accumulated in the middle area of ​​the pond along with the water, thereby improving the water quality in the aquaculture pond, ensuring the growth rate and health of aquatic products, which is conducive to high-density aquaculture and increasing the aquaculture yield.

[0030] It is worth noting that the inlet hole 211 must not only allow water to enter the collection chamber 21, but its size should also allow floating objects to enter the collection chamber 21, so that the floating objects can be discharged from the aquaculture pond through the outlet component 2. The outlet component 2 can be fixedly installed in the pond body 1 by means of a fixing rod or other fixing structure to ensure stable water output.

[0031] Combination Figure 2 The side wall of the pool body 1 is provided with a water outlet 11. The water collection chamber 21 is connected to the water outlet 11 through a drain pipe 22. The position of the water outlet 11 is lower than the water level in the pool body 1. The position of the water outlet 11 is lower than the water level in the pool body 1, and there is a liquid level difference between the water level in the pool body 1 and the water outlet 11. This allows water in the pool body 1 to automatically flow into the water collection chamber 21 through the water inlet 211, realizing automatic water discharge, reducing energy consumption, and meeting the requirements of energy conservation and environmental protection.

[0032] One end of the drain pipe 22 is connected to the bottom of the water collection chamber 21. The drain pipe 22 extends downward from the bottom of the water collection chamber 21 and then bends to connect to the outlet 11. After the water in the pool 1 enters the water collection chamber 21 through the inlet hole 211, it automatically flows downward into the drain pipe 22, and then flows downward for a certain distance before turning to flow to the outlet 11. The drain pipe 22 is arranged in the lower part of the water collection chamber 21, which is conducive to the automatic flow of water under the action of liquid level difference and improves the water discharge effect.

[0033] The aquaculture system, including the aquaculture ponds, is installed within a body of water, such as rivers, lakes, seas, or fishponds. The pond body 1 floats in the water, with the outlet 11 positioned above the water level. An ecological purification zone is located within the pond, and the outlet 11 is connected to this zone via an outlet pipe 3. The ecological purification zone cultivates aquatic plants and microorganisms, which purify and oxygenate the water, enabling the recycling of aquaculture water, saving energy, reducing emissions, and lowering aquaculture costs.

[0034] It is worth noting that the outlet pipe 3 is set to be relatively long so that the water outlet of the outlet pipe 3 is far away from the breeding pond. This ensures that the water around the breeding pond is purified and oxygenated with high water quality and high oxygen content, while the water with low water quality and low oxygen content is discharged to the ecological purification zone at a distance for purification and oxygenation, thus having less impact on the water quality around the breeding pond.

[0035] Combination Figure 3 The outer periphery of the pool body 1 is provided with a water outlet cavity 12, which is set corresponding to the water outlet 11. The water outlet cavity 12 is connected to the ecological purification area through a water outlet pipe 3, which is set opposite to the water outlet 11. If the water outlet 11 is directly connected to the water outlet pipe 3, it will cause the pool body 1 to be unbalanced in force, making it difficult to float stably in the water, affecting water circulation and the stability of the aquaculture environment. In this utility model, the water outlet cavity 12 is set on the outer periphery of the pool body 1, and the water outlet cavity 12 is arranged around the pool body 1. The distance between the water outlet pipe 3 and the water outlet is preferably set opposite to each other, which allows the water to flow from the water outlet 11 into the water outlet cavity 12 and flow into the water outlet cavity 12 until it is evenly distributed, and then discharged into the ecological purification area through the water outlet pipe 3, thereby ensuring the stability of the pool body 1.

[0036] Combination Figure 4A water inlet chamber 13 is provided on the outer periphery of the pool body 1. The water inlet chamber 13 is connected to an air lift assembly 4, which includes a water inlet pipe 41 and an air inlet pipe 42. One end of the water inlet pipe 41 is connected to the water inlet chamber 13 and the air inlet pipe 42, and the other end of the water inlet pipe 41 is connected to the interior of the pool body 1. The water inlet of the aquaculture pool is achieved through the air lift assembly 4. The air lift assembly 4, through the connection structure of the water inlet pipe 41 and the air inlet pipe 42, that is, one end of the water inlet pipe 41 is connected to the water inlet chamber 13 and the air inlet pipe 42, and the other end of the water inlet pipe 41 is connected to the interior of the pool body 1, can use the air lift propulsion to introduce water and gas into the pool body 1 together. This not only realizes the micro-powered water introduction into the pool body 1, but also facilitates the uniform dissolution of oxygen in the water, thereby increasing the dissolved oxygen concentration in the water and achieving a high oxygen content in the water. At the same time, the gas generates a large number of bubbles in the water, which can push the water upward, so that the water automatically enters the water outlet assembly 2 and is discharged to the ecological purification zone through the water outlet pipe 3 for purification and oxygenation. Thus, when aquaculture ponds with this outlet structure are applied to aquaculture systems with water areas, they can achieve water circulation, water purification, and water oxygenation through micro-power, which can significantly reduce energy consumption, meet the requirements of energy conservation and environmental protection, and help reduce aquaculture costs.

[0037] It should be noted that the "gas" in this invention refers to air, thereby utilizing the oxygen in the air to oxygenate the water.

[0038] The water inlet pipe 41 has a U-shaped structure, and the air inlet pipe 42 is connected to the bottom of the water inlet pipe 41. The U-shaped structure of the water inlet pipe 41 can ensure that oxygen and water are fully mixed, thereby ensuring the uniformity of dissolved oxygen in the water flowing into the pool 1.

[0039] Multiple airlift components 4 are arranged at intervals around the outer periphery of the tank body 1. The air inlet pipes 42 of each airlift component 4 are connected to an air supply device via a main air inlet pipe 5, which surrounds the top of the tank body 1. The airlift components 4 are preferably evenly spaced to ensure uniform oxygen supply to the tank body 1, guaranteeing sufficient oxygen for all water within the tank and preventing the formation of oxygen-deficient areas. This promotes faster growth of aquatic organisms, ensures their health, and enables high-density aquaculture. The annular structure of the main air inlet pipe 5 further enhances the uniformity of dissolved oxygen in the water by evenly distributing oxygen to the multiple airlift components 4.

[0040] The inlet chamber 13 is positioned 15-25 cm below the water level of the water body, and several inlets 131 are provided on its side wall. An ecological purification zone is included in the water body, containing aquatic plants and microorganisms. Low-quality, low-oxygen water drawn from the outlet chamber 12 from the pool body 1 can be discharged through the outlet pipe 3 to the ecological purification zone for purification and oxygenation, resulting in high-quality, high-oxygen water. The inlet chamber 13 is located in a high-quality, high-oxygen environment within the water body, and is preferably 20 cm below the water surface. At this location, the oxygen content in the water is relatively high, allowing for control of the gas supply from the aeration equipment and reducing costs.

[0041] Based on the above structure, this utility model provides an aquaculture pond, which includes the aforementioned water outlet structure. The aquaculture pond floats in a water area, and an ecological purification zone is provided in the water area. Water from the drain pipe 22 flows into the ecological purification zone. The aquaculture pond can discharge low-quality, low-oxygen water containing floating matter to the ecological purification zone for purification and oxygenation through an intermediate water outlet. Then, high-quality, high-oxygen water is introduced into the aquaculture pond through a micro-powered airlift method, realizing the recycling of aquaculture water and ensuring the aquaculture environment. This results in good growth rate and health of aquatic products, which is conducive to high-density aquaculture and improves the aquaculture yield.

[0042] The technical means disclosed in this utility model are not limited to those disclosed in the above embodiments, but also include technical solutions composed of any combination of the above technical features. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications are also considered within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A water outlet structure, characterized in that, include: A pool body containing water for aquaculture; The water outlet assembly includes a water collection chamber and a drain pipe. The water collection chamber is located at the center of the pool and at the water surface. The side wall of the water collection chamber has several water inlet holes. The water collection chamber is connected to the outside of the pool through the drain pipe. The water outlet assembly is equipped with a power device or the water outlet level of the drain pipe is lower than the water level inside the pool.

2. The water outlet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side wall of the pool is provided with a water outlet, and the water collection chamber is connected to the water outlet through the drain pipe. The position of the water outlet is lower than the water level in the pool.

3. The water outlet structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: One end of the drain pipe is connected to the bottom of the water collection chamber, and the drain pipe extends downward from the bottom of the water collection chamber and is then bent to connect to the water outlet.

4. The water outlet structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pool floats in the water, the outlet is positioned above the water level, an ecological purification zone is provided within the water, and the outlet is connected to the ecological purification zone via an outlet pipe.

5. The water outlet structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer periphery of the pool is provided with a water outlet cavity, which is set corresponding to the water outlet. The water outlet cavity is connected to the ecological purification area through the water outlet pipe, which is set opposite to the water outlet.

6. The water outlet structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer periphery of the pool body is provided with a water inlet chamber, which is connected to an air lifting assembly. The air lifting assembly includes a water inlet pipe and an air inlet pipe. One end of the water inlet pipe is connected to the water inlet chamber and the air inlet pipe, and the other end of the water inlet pipe is connected to the interior of the pool body.

7. The water outlet structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The water inlet pipe has a U-shaped structure, and the air inlet pipe is connected to the bottom of the water inlet pipe.

8. The water outlet structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The air-lifting components are provided in multiple locations and are spaced around the outer periphery of the pool body. The air inlet pipes of the multiple air-lifting components are all connected to the air supply equipment through the main air inlet pipe, which is surrounded around the top of the pool body.

9. The water outlet structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The water inlet chamber is located 15-25cm below the water level of the water area, and several water inlets are provided on the side wall of the water inlet chamber.

10. A breeding pond, characterized in that, include: According to any one of claims 1-9, the aquaculture pond floats in the water area, the water area is provided with an ecological purification zone, and the water from the drain pipe flows into the ecological purification zone.