Remote water temperature measuring device for aquaculture

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of aquaculture, and discloses a water temperature long-distance temperature measuring device for aquaculture, which comprises a mounting plate arranged on the side wall of a pond main body, a vertical groove is formed in the surface of the mounting plate, a fixing rod is fixedly connected in the vertical groove, a sliding sleeve is slidably sleeved on the surface of the fixing rod, and the sliding sleeve is fixedly connected with the vertical groove. A temperature measuring assembly is arranged on the surface of the sliding sleeve and comprises a [-shaped block, a connecting rod is fixedly connected to the surface of the [-shaped block, a temperature measuring device can be driven by starting a motor to measure the temperature of different depths, and then the vertical temperature gradient of the water body is known; and subsequently, the temperature detector swings under the cooperation of the waved plate and the connecting assembly, and the temperature monitoring of different areas is realized, so that the temperature measurement coverage range is increased, and the flexibility and practicability of the temperature detector are greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of aquaculture technology, specifically to a long-distance thermometer for aquaculture water temperature measurement. Background Technology

[0002] Aquaculture is a production activity involving the breeding, cultivation, and harvesting of aquatic plants and animals under human control. High-density intensive farming uses methods such as flowing water, temperature control, oxygenation, and feeding high-quality feed to achieve high yields by raising fish and shrimp at high density in small bodies of water. Examples include high-density fish and shrimp farming in flowing water.

[0003] In aquaculture, monitoring water temperature is crucial because it significantly impacts the growth, reproduction, and health of aquatic animals. However, existing aquaculture thermometers have limited measurement range. Real-time monitoring of the entire aquaculture environment's temperature distribution requires automated robots or underwater drones equipped with temperature sensors to move within the aquaculture area and collect temperature data. While this method provides more comprehensive temperature distribution information, it is also more costly and complex. Alternatively, multiple temperature monitoring points can be set up, increasing the number of thermometers required and further raising costs, thus reducing practicality. Therefore, we propose a long-range aquaculture water temperature thermometer to address these issues. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a long-distance thermometer for aquaculture water temperature, thereby solving the problems mentioned in the background section.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a long-distance thermometer for aquaculture water temperature, comprising an installation plate disposed on the side wall of a pond body, a vertical groove formed on the surface of the installation plate, a fixed rod fixedly connected inside the vertical groove, a sliding sleeve slidably fitted on the surface of the fixed rod, a temperature measuring component disposed on the surface of the sliding sleeve, the temperature measuring component comprising a U-shaped block, a connecting rod fixedly connected to the surface of the U-shaped block, the U-shaped block being fixedly connected to the sliding sleeve via the connecting rod, a swing block disposed between the two horizontal plates of the U-shaped block, a thermometer body fixedly connected to the surface of the swing block, a first cavity formed inside the fixed rod, and the first cavity containing... A reciprocating lead screw is rotatably connected to the mounting plate. A first rotating rod is fixedly connected to the upper end of the reciprocating lead screw. The first rotating rod rotatably passes through the interior of the fixed rod. A motor is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the mounting plate. The output shaft of the motor rotatably passes through the interior of the mounting plate and is fixedly connected to the first rotating rod. A reciprocating lead screw sleeve is threaded onto the surface of the reciprocating lead screw. A through groove is formed on the surface of the fixed rod. A connecting block is fixedly connected to the surface of the reciprocating lead screw sleeve. The connecting block is slidably connected inside the through groove and fixedly connected to the sliding sleeve. A corrugated plate is fixedly connected to the surface of the mounting plate. A connecting assembly is provided on the surface of the swing block. A cleaning assembly is provided on the surface of the thermometer body.

[0006] As a further description of the above technical solution: by starting the motor, the temperature sensor can be driven to perform temperature measurement at different depths. With the cooperation of the wave plate and connecting components, the temperature sensor can swing, thereby increasing the temperature measurement coverage.

[0007] Preferably, the connecting assembly includes two fixing blocks, both of which are fixedly connected to the temperature measuring assembly. A connecting plate is rotatably connected between the two fixing blocks via a shaft. A groove is provided at the left end of the connecting plate, and a sliding wheel is rotatably connected inside the groove via a shaft. The sliding wheel is in contact with the surface of the wave plate.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution: by making the sliding wheel and the wave plate come into contact, the friction between the connecting component and the wave plate is reduced, thereby ensuring the smooth movement of the connecting component.

[0009] Preferably, a second cavity is provided inside the two horizontal plates of the shaped block, and a second rotating rod is fixedly sleeved inside the swing block. Both ends of the second rotating rod rotatably penetrate into the interior of the second cavity and are rotatably connected to the inner wall of the second cavity. A torsion spring is movably sleeved at one end of the second rotating rod inside the second cavity, and both ends of the torsion spring are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second cavity and the surface of the second rotating rod, respectively.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution: by setting the torsion spring, when the temperature sensor body rotates, the torsion spring will deform synchronously, and then rely on the elasticity of the torsion spring itself to facilitate the reset of the temperature sensor body, thereby realizing the swing of the temperature sensor body and expanding the temperature measurement range.

[0011] Preferably, the cleaning assembly includes a cleaning ring, which is slidably sleeved on the surface of the thermometer body. Vertical rods are rotatably connected to the upper surfaces of both the cleaning ring and the C-shaped block, and pull rods are rotatably connected to the upper ends of the two vertical rods.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution: by setting the cleaning component, the surface of the thermometer is automatically cleaned during the swinging process of the temperature measuring component, thereby minimizing the adhesion of algae to the surface of the thermometer.

[0013] Preferably, a positioning plate is fixedly connected to the side surface of the mounting plate, and a locking bolt is fitted inside the positioning plate.

[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution: the installation and removal of the mounting plate is facilitated by the cooperation of the positioning plate and the locking bolt.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a long-distance thermometer for aquaculture water temperature, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. This aquaculture water temperature long-distance thermometer can be driven by starting the motor to measure the temperature at different depths, thereby understanding the vertical temperature gradient of the water. Subsequently, with the cooperation of the wave plate and connecting components, the thermometer can swing to monitor the temperature of different areas, thereby increasing the temperature measurement coverage and greatly improving the flexibility and practicality of the thermometer.

[0017] 2. This long-distance thermometer for aquaculture water temperature automatically cleans the surface of the thermometer during the swinging process of the thermometer component by setting a cleaning component, thereby minimizing the adhesion of algae to the surface of the thermometer, extending the service life of the thermometer, and further improving the overall practicality of the device. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a long-distance thermometer for aquaculture water temperature according to the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting plate of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the C-shaped block of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4This is a cross-sectional view of the fixing rod of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0023] Figure 6 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the C-shaped block of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning ring of this utility model.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Pond body; 2. Mounting plate; 3. Vertical channel; 4. Fixing rod; 5. Sliding sleeve; 6. Temperature measuring component; 601. C-shaped block; 602. Connecting rod; 603. Swinging block; 604. Temperature sensor body;

[0027] 7. First cavity; 8. Reciprocating lead screw; 9. First rotating rod; 10. Motor; 11. Reciprocating lead screw sleeve; 12. Through groove; 13. Connecting block; 14. Corrugated plate; 15. Connecting assembly; 1501. Fixing block; 1502. Connecting plate; 1503. Groove; 1504. Sliding wheel;

[0028] 16. Second cavity; 17. Second rotating rod; 18. Torsion spring; 19. Cleaning assembly; 1901. Cleaning ring; 1902. Vertical rod; 1903. Pull rod; 20. Positioning plate; 21. Locking bolt. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0030] Please see Figures 1-8This utility model provides a technical solution: a long-distance thermometer for aquaculture water temperature, including a pond body 1 with an installation plate 2 on the side wall for structural installation. The surface of the installation plate 2 has a vertical groove 3 for structural guidance and constraint. A fixing rod 4 is fixedly connected inside the vertical groove 3. A sliding sleeve 5 is slidably fitted onto the surface of the fixing rod 4. A temperature measuring component 6 for temperature measurement during aquaculture is provided on the surface of the sliding sleeve 5. The temperature measuring component 6 includes a U-shaped block 601, with a connecting rod 602 fixedly connected to the surface of the U-shaped block 601. The U-shaped block 601 is fixedly connected to the sliding sleeve 5 via the connecting rod 602. The movement of the connecting rod 602 in the temperature measuring component 6 can drive the movement of the C-shaped block 601. A swing block 603 is provided between the two horizontal plates of the C-shaped block 601. A thermometer body 604 for monitoring water temperature is fixedly connected to the surface of the swing block 603. The thermometer body 604 is known to those skilled in the art, so it will not be described in detail here. The movement of the C-shaped block 601 can drive the movement of the swing block 603, and the movement of the swing block 603 can drive the movement of the thermometer body 604, thus realizing the temperature measurement of different depths inside the pond body 1.

[0031] The fixed rod 4 has a first cavity 7 inside, and a reciprocating screw 8 that serves as a transmission mechanism is rotatably connected inside the first cavity 7. A first rotating rod 9 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the reciprocating screw 8. The first rotating rod 9 rotatably passes through the interior of the fixed rod 4. A motor 10 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the mounting plate 2. The output shaft of the motor 10 rotatably passes through the interior of the mounting plate 2 and is fixedly connected to the first rotating rod 9. By starting the motor 10, the rotation of the output shaft of the motor 10 can drive the rotation of the first rotating rod 9, which in turn drives the rotation of the reciprocating screw 8. A reciprocating screw sleeve 11 is threaded onto the surface of the reciprocating screw 8. A through groove 12 is opened on the surface of the fixed rod 4 to facilitate the restriction of the structural movement trajectory. A connecting block 13 is fixedly connected to the surface of the reciprocating screw sleeve 11. The connecting block 13 is slidably connected inside the through groove 12 and fixedly connected to the sliding sleeve 5.

[0032] Since the connecting block 13 is slidably connected inside the through groove 12, and the connecting block 13 and the reciprocating screw sleeve 11 are fixedly connected, the rotation of the reciprocating screw 8 can drive the reciprocating screw sleeve 11 to move. The movement of the reciprocating screw sleeve 11 and the connecting block 13 can drive the sliding sleeve 5 to slide on the surface of the fixed rod 4. Under the restriction of the connecting block 13, the sliding sleeve 5 will not rotate. The surface of the mounting plate 2 is fixedly connected with a corrugated plate 14. The surface of the swing block 603 is provided with a connecting component 15. Through the cooperation of the corrugated plate 14 and the connecting component 15, the temperature measuring component 6 can swing horizontally. The surface of the temperature measuring body 604 is provided with a cleaning component 19 for cleaning the surface of the temperature measuring body 604.

[0033] In the above embodiments, the reciprocating lead screw 8 and the reciprocating lead screw sleeve 11 are both existing structures, specifically the reciprocating lead screw module with model number FSM0401-C3-1R-0085, so they will not be described in detail here. Meanwhile, the motor 10 is a stepper motor, which is known to those skilled in the art. At the same time, the stability of the reciprocating lead screw 8 can be guaranteed by relying on the self-locking property of its output shaft.

[0034] In the above embodiment, the length of the through groove 12 is less than the length of the sliding sleeve 5. When the sliding sleeve 5 moves to the uppermost or lowermost side of the vertical groove 3, the sliding sleeve 5 can still block the through groove 12.

[0035] The connecting assembly 15 includes two fixed blocks 1501, both of which are fixedly connected to the temperature measuring assembly 6. When the temperature measuring body 604 moves vertically, the swing block 603 will drive the fixed blocks 1501 in the connecting assembly 15 to move. The two fixed blocks 1501 are rotatably connected to a connecting plate 1502 via a shaft. A groove 1503 is provided at the left end of the connecting plate 1502. A sliding wheel 1504 is rotatably connected inside the groove 1503 via a shaft. The sliding wheel 1504 is in contact with the surface of the wave plate 14. The movement of the fixed blocks 1501 can drive the movement of the connecting plate 1502. The movement of the connecting plate 1502 can drive the movement of the sliding wheel 1504 located in the groove 1503. At this time, the sliding wheel 1504 will move on the surface of the wave plate 14. By making the sliding wheel 1504 contact the wave plate 14, the friction between the connecting assembly 15 and the wave plate 14 is reduced, thereby ensuring the smooth movement of the connecting assembly 15.

[0036] The two side plates of the C-shaped block 601 are provided with a second cavity 16. The swing block 603 is fixedly fitted with a second rotating rod 17. Both ends of the second rotating rod 17 are rotatably inserted into the interior of the second cavity 16 and rotatably connected to the inner wall of the second cavity 16. One end of the second rotating rod 17 located inside the second cavity 16 is movably fitted with a torsion spring 18 to facilitate the reset of the second rotating rod 17 and the thermometer body 604. The two ends of the torsion spring 18 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second cavity 16 and the surface of the second rotating rod 17, respectively.

[0037] In the above embodiments, the appendix to the specification is provided. Figure 7 The angle of the thermometer body 604 when the torsion spring 18 is in a non-stressed state.

[0038] The cleaning assembly 19 includes a cleaning ring 1901 for cleaning the surface of the thermometer body 604. The cleaning ring 1901 is slidably sleeved on the surface of the thermometer body 604. Both ends of the cleaning ring 1901 are set as bevels. The bevels facilitate the cleaning of algae or other debris attached to the surface of the thermometer body 604. Vertical rods 1902 are rotatably connected to the upper surfaces of the cleaning ring 1901 and the U-shaped block 601. Pull rods 1903 are rotatably connected to the upper ends of the two vertical rods 1902 to facilitate the movement of the cleaning ring 1901.

[0039] When the temperature measuring component 6 swings horizontally, since the length of the pull rod 1903 is fixed and the cleaning ring 1901 is slidably sleeved on the outside of the temperature measuring body 604, the cleaning ring 1901 will slide on the surface of the temperature measuring body 604 under the restriction of the two vertical rods 1902 and the pull rod 1903 when the temperature measuring body 604 swings, thus achieving the scraping of algae on the surface of the temperature measuring body 604.

[0040] A positioning plate 20 is fixedly connected to the side surface of the mounting plate 2. A locking bolt 21 is fitted inside the positioning plate 20. The mounting plate 2 is easy to install and remove by the cooperation of the positioning plate 20 and the locking bolt 21.

[0041] Working principle:

[0042] When using this long-distance temperature measuring device for aquaculture, to measure the temperature inside the main body 1 of the pond, the motor 10 is started. The rotation of the output shaft of the motor 10 drives the first rotating rod 9 to rotate, which in turn drives the reciprocating screw 8 to rotate. At this time, since the connecting block 13 is slidably connected inside the through groove 12 and is fixedly connected to the reciprocating screw sleeve 11, the rotation of the reciprocating screw 8 drives the reciprocating screw sleeve 11 to move. The movement of 13 can cause the sliding sleeve 5 to slide on the surface of the fixed rod 4, and the sliding sleeve 5 will not rotate under the restriction of the connecting block 13. Subsequently, the movement of the sliding sleeve 5 can drive the movement of the connecting rod 602 in the temperature measuring component 6, the movement of the connecting rod 602 can drive the movement of the C-shaped block 601, the movement of the C-shaped block 601 can drive the movement of the swing block 603, and the movement of the swing block 603 can drive the movement of the thermometer body 604, ultimately realizing the temperature measurement work at different depths inside the pond body 1.

[0043] When the thermometer body 604 moves vertically, the swing block 603 drives the fixed block 1501 in the connecting assembly 15 to move. The movement of the fixed block 1501 drives the movement of the connecting plate 1502, which in turn drives the movement of the sliding wheel 1504 located in the groove 1503. At this time, the sliding wheel 1504 moves on the surface of the corrugated plate 14. When the connecting assembly 15 moves to the recess of the corrugated plate 14, the thermometer body 604 will swing to the left. Subsequently, as the connecting assembly 15 moves towards the protrusion of the corrugated plate 14... The thermometer body 604 will gradually swing to the right. At this time, the torsion spring 18 will deform, and the connecting plate 1502 will rotate between the two fixed blocks 1501. The swing block 603 will rotate between the two horizontal plates of the U-shaped block 601. When the connecting component 15 moves from the protrusion to the recess, the thermometer body 604 can be reset by the elastic force of the torsion spring 18 itself. In this way, the thermometer body 604 can swing horizontally during the vertical reciprocating motion by the elastic force of the torsion spring 18 itself, thereby increasing the temperature measurement coverage and improving the representativeness of the data.

[0044] When the temperature measuring component 6 swings horizontally, since the length of the pull rod 1903 is fixed and the cleaning ring 1901 is slidably sleeved on the outside of the temperature measuring body 604, the cleaning ring 1901 will slide on the surface of the temperature measuring body 604 under the restriction of the two vertical rods 1902 and the pull rod 1903 when the temperature measuring body 604 swings, thus achieving the scraping of algae on the surface of the temperature measuring body 604 and improving the service life of the temperature measuring body 604.

[0045] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A long-distance thermometer for aquaculture water temperature, comprising an mounting plate (2) disposed on the side wall of a pond body (1), characterized in that: The mounting plate (2) has a vertical groove (3) on its surface. A fixing rod (4) is fixedly connected inside the vertical groove (3). A sliding sleeve (5) is slidably fitted on the surface of the fixing rod (4). A temperature measuring component (6) is provided on the surface of the sliding sleeve (5). The temperature measuring component (6) includes a U-shaped block (601), a connecting rod (602) is fixedly connected to the surface of the U-shaped block (601), the U-shaped block (601) is fixedly connected to the sliding sleeve (5) through the connecting rod (602), a swing block (603) is provided between the two horizontal plates of the U-shaped block (601), a thermometer body (604) is fixedly connected to the surface of the swing block (603), a first cavity (7) is opened inside the fixed rod (4), a reciprocating screw (8) is rotatably connected inside the first cavity (7), a first rotating rod (9) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the reciprocating screw (8), and the first rotating rod (9) rotates through the interior of the fixed rod (4), and the mounting plate (2) A motor (10) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the device. The output shaft of the motor (10) rotates through the interior of the mounting plate (2) and is fixedly connected to the first rotating rod (9). A reciprocating screw sleeve (11) is threaded on the surface of the reciprocating screw (8). A through groove (12) is opened on the surface of the fixed rod (4). A connecting block (13) is fixedly connected to the surface of the reciprocating screw sleeve (11). The connecting block (13) is slidably connected inside the through groove (12) and fixedly connected to the sliding sleeve (5). A wave plate (14) is fixedly connected to the surface of the mounting plate (2). A connecting component (15) is provided on the surface of the swing block (603). A cleaning component (19) is provided on the surface of the thermometer body (604).

2. The long-distance thermometer for aquaculture water temperature according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting component (15) includes two fixing blocks (1501), both of which are fixedly connected to the temperature measuring component (6), and a connecting plate (1502) is rotatably connected between the two fixing blocks (1501) via a shaft.

3. The long-distance thermometer for aquaculture water temperature according to claim 2, characterized in that: The left end of the connecting plate (1502) has a groove (1503), and a sliding wheel (1504) is rotatably connected inside the groove (1503) via a shaft. The sliding wheel (1504) is in contact with the surface of the wave plate (14).

4. The long-distance thermometer for aquaculture water temperature according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two sides of the cross plate of the shaped block (601) are provided with a second cavity (16). The swing block (603) is fixedly fitted with a second rotating rod (17). Both ends of the second rotating rod (17) are rotatably inserted into the interior of the second cavity (16) and rotatably connected to the inner wall of the second cavity (16).

5. A long-distance thermometer for aquaculture water temperature according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second rotating rod (17) is movably fitted with a torsion spring (18) at one end inside the second cavity (16). The two ends of the torsion spring (18) are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second cavity (16) and the surface of the second rotating rod (17), respectively.

6. The long-distance thermometer for aquaculture water temperature according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning assembly (19) includes a cleaning ring (1901) which is slidably fitted onto the surface of the thermometer body (604).

7. A long-distance thermometer for aquaculture water temperature according to claim 6, characterized in that: The upper surfaces of the cleaning ring (1901) and the C-shaped block (601) are rotatably connected to vertical rods (1902), and the upper ends of the two vertical rods (1902) are rotatably connected to pull rods (1903).

8. The long-distance thermometer for aquaculture water temperature according to claim 1, characterized in that: A positioning plate (20) is fixedly connected to the side surface of the mounting plate (2), and a locking bolt (21) is threaded inside the positioning plate (20).

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