Suspended net cage for ecological fish farming in running water

By employing a telescopic and dynamic motion structure, combined with a transmission module and an air purification module, the problems of cage volume adjustment and mesh blockage are solved. This enables cage volume adjustment and self-unblocking of mesh, adapting to different aquaculture needs and improving mesh unblocking efficiency and oxygen supply.

CN223929230UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-24ANHUI XINYU AGRI TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423158410.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-20
Publication Date
2026-02-24
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-20

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Technical Problem

Existing wire mesh cages are not convenient for adjusting their volume during use, and the mesh is prone to clogging, making it difficult to reduce the clogging rate through dynamic movement structures.

Method used

It adopts a telescopic and dynamic motion structure, and realizes the adjustment of the mesh box volume and the self-unclogging of the mesh through the transmission module and the air purification module. The periodic rotation of the mesh belt driven by the motor and the air pump supply reduce the blockage rate. It is combined with the electronic control mechanism and sensors for precise adjustment.

Benefits of technology

It enables flexible adjustment of the cage volume, reduces the clogging rate of the mesh, improves the mesh unblocking efficiency and oxygen supply, and adapts to different aquaculture needs.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of suspension net cages, and discloses a suspension net cage for ecological running water fish culture, which comprises a fixed frame, a movable frame slidably sleeved on the fixed frame, two symmetrically arranged spacing adjusting modules mounted between the fixed frame and the movable frame, a transmission module mounted on the fixed frame, a first net belt in transmission connection with the transmission module, and a second net belt in transmission connection with the movable frame. A driven module connected with the transmission module is installed on the movable frame, a second net belt is installed on the driven module in a transmission mode, a lower net plate is installed on the bottom face of the movable frame, an upper net plate with the adjustable position is arranged on the inner wall of the fixed frame, an electric control mechanism is arranged on the upper net plate, and an air cleaning module for pumping air to the first net belt and the second net belt is installed on the fixed frame. When the net cage is used, on one hand, the volume of the net cage can be adjusted through the telescopic structure, and on the other hand, the net cage can reduce the blocking rate of net holes of the net cage through the dynamic movement structure of the net cage and achieve self-dredging and air-cleaning dredging of the net holes of the net cage.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of suspended net cage technology, and more specifically, to a suspended net cage for ecological flowing water fish farming. Background Technology

[0002] Fish cage farming is a production method that involves placing cages made of netting in a certain body of water to raise fish. Net cages are mostly set up in lakes, rivers, reservoirs and other bodies of water with a certain water flow, clean water quality and high dissolved oxygen levels, and can be used for high-density intensive farming.

[0003] In the prior art, patent document CN210184228U discloses a reinforced fish farming net cage, including a float and a net sheet. The net sheet is fixed to the underside of the float. The float includes horizontally and vertically interlaced float blocks, and semi-circular fasteners are provided on the outer periphery of the float blocks. The net sheet is provided with at least two pull lines and at least two support rods. The support rods are fixedly supported at the bottom boundary of the net sheet, and anchor bodies are provided at both ends of the support rods. A lifting device is provided on the side of the float near the pull lines. The semi-circular fasteners added to the float in the above device can be used to fix the float with bamboo stakes, wooden stakes, or cement stakes, or ropes can be tied to it to increase the stability of the float. However, the above net cage has the following technical problems when used:

[0004] 1. It is not convenient to adjust the volume of the cage;

[0005] 2. It is not convenient to reduce the clogging rate of the mesh openings and achieve self-unclogging and air-clearing unclogging of the mesh openings through the dynamic movement structure of the mesh cage;

[0006] Based on this, the present invention provides a suspended net cage for ecological flowing water fish farming to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background art. Utility Model Content

[0007] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides a suspended net cage for ecological flowing water fish farming. When this utility model is used, on the one hand, the volume of the net cage can be adjusted through the telescopic structure, and on the other hand, the net cage can reduce the clogging rate of the net cage mesh and achieve self-unclogging and air-clearing unclogging of the net cage mesh through the dynamic movement structure of the net cage.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a suspended net cage for ecological flowing water fish farming, comprising a fixed frame, a movable frame slidably mounted on the fixed frame, two symmetrically arranged spacing adjustment modules installed between the fixed frame and the movable frame, a transmission module mounted on the fixed frame, a first net belt drivenly connected to the transmission module, a driven module connected to the transmission module mounted on the movable frame, a second net belt drivenly mounted on the driven module, a lower net plate mounted on the bottom surface of the movable frame, an adjustable net plate provided on the inner wall of the fixed frame, an electronic control mechanism provided on the net plate, and an air purification module for pumping air onto the first and second net belts mounted on the fixed frame.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the transmission module includes four active rollers rotatably connected to a fixed frame, all four active rollers being connected to a first mesh belt drive, and a motor being mounted on the fixed frame, with the output shaft end of the motor being fixedly connected to one of the active rollers.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the driven module includes four sets of driven rollers rotatably connected to the inner wall of the movable frame. All four sets of driven rollers are connected to the second mesh belt for transmission. Four square shafts are rotatably installed on the lower mesh plate. The interior of each of the four driven rollers is provided with a square groove with an open bottom end. Each square groove is slidably connected to a square shaft. The cross-section of the square shaft and the square groove is a regular polygon. A chain is drivenly connected to one of the square shafts. The chain is drivenly connected to one of the driven rollers.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a transmission screw driven by a DC motor is rotatably mounted on the fixed frame. The transmission screw is connected to the mesh plate. A guide rod is mounted on the fixed frame and is slidably connected to the mesh plate. The axes of the transmission screw and the guide rod are both parallel to the axis of the drive roller.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the electronic control mechanism includes a sealed box installed on the network board. The sealed box contains a microcontroller, a remote data transmission module, a three-axis accelerometer, and a GPS locator. The data terminals of the three-axis accelerometer and the GPS locator are both connected to the microcontroller.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, both of the spacing adjustment modules include a roller rotatably connected to a fixed frame. The roller is driven by a winding motor, and two traction belts are wound on the roller. Both traction belts are fixedly connected to the movable frame.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, four counterweights are installed on the bottom surface of the movable frame, and multiple binding rings are installed on the top surface of the fixed frame.

[0015] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the air purification module includes an air pump installed on a fixed frame, an air distribution pipe installed on the fixed frame, and an air distribution chamber opened in two active rollers. The port of the air pump is connected to the air distribution pipe, and the air distribution chamber is rotatably connected to the air distribution pipe. Multiple sets of regularly distributed air purification holes are opened on the two active rollers and the two square shafts, and each air purification hole is connected to the corresponding air distribution chamber.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0017] 1. When this utility model is used, on the one hand, the volume of the net cage can be adjusted through the telescopic structure, and on the other hand, the net cage can reduce the clogging rate of the net cage mesh through the dynamic movement structure of the net cage and realize the self-unclogging and air-clearing unclogging of the net cage mesh.

[0018] 2. In this utility model, when the net cage is in use, the motor periodically outputs a rotational speed. After the motor outputs the rotational speed, the first and second net belts periodically rotate. After the first and second net belts periodically rotate, their positions in the river channel are repeatedly changed, so that the first and second net belts are evenly facing the direction of water flow and pollution. The impact surfaces and circulation surfaces of the first and second net belts facing the water flow are cleaned by the outflow direction of the water, thereby effectively reducing the scaling rate and clogging rate of the mesh holes of the first and second net belts.

[0019] 3. When this device is working, the air pump periodically releases air. After the air pump releases air, it can replenish oxygen for the farmed fish on the one hand, and on the other hand, it can achieve back-cleaning of the first and second net belts through airflow, and clean the blockages in the first and second net belts through air cleaning. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a suspended net cage for ecological flowing water fish farming according to this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the clamping ring and movable frame of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 A magnified schematic diagram of the local structure at point A;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the roller and counterweight of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This utility model Figure 4 A magnified view of the structure at point B in the middle;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the network board and the microcontroller of this utility model.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Fixed frame; 2. Movable frame; 3. First mesh belt; 4. Second mesh belt; 5. Lower mesh plate; 6. Upper mesh plate; 7. Driven roller; 8. Motor; 9. Driven roller; 10. Square shaft; 11. Drive screw; 12. Guide rod; 13. Sealing box; 14. Microcontroller; 15. Roller; 16. Traction belt; 17. Counterweight; 18. Binding ring; 19. Air pump; 20. Air distribution pipe; 21. Air cleaning hole. Detailed Implementation

[0027] 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.

[0028] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, this utility model provides a suspended net cage for ecological flowing water fish farming, including a fixed frame 1, and multiple binding rings 18 are installed on the top surface of the fixed frame 1;

[0029] When this cage is deployed, the binding ring 18 is fixed by the traction rope, thereby limiting the deployment position of this suspended cage in the river channel;

[0030] A movable frame 2 is slidably mounted on the fixed frame 1, and four counterweights 17 are installed on the bottom surface of the movable frame 2;

[0031] Two symmetrically arranged spacing adjustment modules are installed between the fixed frame 1 and the movable frame 2;

[0032] Both spacing adjustment modules include a roller 15 rotatably connected to the fixed frame 1. The roller 15 is driven by a winding motor. Two traction belts 16 are wound on the roller 15. Both traction belts 16 are fixedly connected to the movable frame 2.

[0033] Before the net cage is set up, the relative distance between the fixed frame 1 and the movable frame 2 is controlled by setting the extension length of the traction belt 16 and cooperating with the counterweight 17. By adjusting the relative distance between the fixed frame 1 and the movable frame 2, the specifications and internal volume of the net cage are adjusted, thereby adjusting the fish storage capacity of the device.

[0034] A transmission module is installed on the fixed frame 1, and a first mesh belt 3 is connected to the transmission module. A driven module connected to the transmission module is installed on the movable frame 2, and a second mesh belt 4 is installed on the driven module.

[0035] The transmission module includes four active rollers 7 rotatably connected to the fixed frame 1. All four active rollers 7 are connected to the first mesh belt 3. A motor 8 is mounted on the fixed frame 1. The output shaft end of the motor 8 is fixedly connected to one of the active rollers 7.

[0036] The driven module includes four sets of driven rollers 9 rotatably connected to the inner wall of the movable frame 2. All four sets of driven rollers 9 are drivenly connected to the second mesh belt 4. Four square shafts 10 are rotatably mounted on the lower mesh plate 5. The interior of each of the four driving rollers 7 is provided with a square groove with an open bottom end. Each square groove is slidably connected to the square shaft 10. The cross-section of the square shaft 10 and the square groove is a regular polygon. A chain is drivenly connected to one of the driven rollers 9.

[0037] When the relative distance between the fixed frame 1 and the movable frame 2 changes, the square shaft 10 and the square groove enable the driving roller 7 to be continuously connected to the driven roller 9 and maintain transmission.

[0038] When the net cage is in use, the motor 8 periodically outputs a rotational speed. After the motor 8 outputs the rotational speed, the first net belt 3 and the second net belt 4 periodically rotate. After the first net belt 3 and the second net belt 4 periodically rotate, they repeatedly change their layout position in the river channel. This makes the first net belt 3 and the second net belt 4 evenly face the direction of water flow and water pollution, and the impact surface and circulation of the first net belt 3 and the second net belt 4 evenly face the direction of water flow and are cleaned by the outflow direction of water flow. This effectively reduces the scaling rate and clogging rate of the mesh holes of the first net belt 3 and the second net belt 4.

[0039] The bottom surface of the movable frame 2 is equipped with a lower mesh plate 5, and the inner wall of the fixed frame 1 is provided with an adjustable mesh plate 6.

[0040] A transmission screw 11 driven by a DC motor is rotatably mounted on the fixed frame 1. The transmission screw 11 is connected to the mesh plate 6. A guide rod 12 is mounted on the fixed frame 1. The guide rod 12 is slidably connected to the mesh plate 6. The axes of the transmission screw 11 and the guide rod 12 are parallel to the axis of the drive roller 7.

[0041] By setting the transmission screw 11, the placement position of the mesh plate 6 in this net cage and the relative distance between the mesh plate 6 and the lower mesh plate 5 are controlled. By changing the position of the mesh plate 6, the activity range and breeding depth of the farmed fish in this net cage are changed, thus adapting to different breeding needs of farmed fish.

[0042] The mesh board 6 is equipped with an electronic control mechanism, and the fixed frame 1 is equipped with an air purification module for pumping air to the first mesh belt 3 and the second mesh belt 4.

[0043] The electronic control mechanism includes a sealed box 13 installed on the network board 6. Inside the sealed box 13 are a microcontroller 14, a remote data transmission module, a three-axis accelerometer and a GPS locator. The data terminals of the three-axis accelerometer and the GPS locator are connected to the microcontroller 14.

[0044] By setting up a three-axis accelerometer, the swaying amplitude of the cage and the ripple of the river can be monitored in real time. By adjusting the ripple of the river, the position of the net plate 6 can be precisely adjusted and the fish farming depth can be adjusted.

[0045] By setting up a GPS locator, the deployment location of this cage can be accurately determined;

[0046] By setting up the remote data transmission module, this network box can receive and send data from remote central control in real time.

[0047] The air purification module includes an air pump 19 mounted on a fixed frame 1, an air distribution pipe 20 mounted on the fixed frame 1, and an air distribution chamber opened in two active rollers 7. The port of the air pump 19 is connected to the air distribution pipe 20, and the air distribution chamber is rotatably connected to the air distribution pipe 20. Multiple sets of regularly distributed air purification holes 21 are opened on the two active rollers 7 and the two square shafts 10, and each air purification hole 21 is connected to the corresponding air distribution chamber.

[0048] When this device is working, the air pump 19 periodically outputs air. After the air pump 19 outputs air, it can replenish oxygen for the farmed fish on the one hand, and on the other hand, it can achieve back cleaning of the first net belt 3 and the second net belt 4 through airflow, and clean the blockages in the first net belt 3 and the second net belt 4 through air cleaning.

[0049] Working principle and usage process of this utility model:

[0050] During the deployment of this net cage, the binding ring 18 is fixed by the traction rope, thereby limiting the deployment position of this suspended net cage in the river channel. Before deployment, the relative distance between the fixed frame 1 and the movable frame 2 is controlled by setting the extension length of the traction belt 16 and cooperating with the counterweight 17. By adjusting the relative distance between the fixed frame 1 and the movable frame 2, the specifications and internal volume of this net cage are adjusted, thereby adjusting the fish storage capacity of this device. When this net cage is in use, the motor 8 periodically outputs a rotational speed. After the motor 8 outputs a rotational speed, the first net belt 3 and the second net belt 4 periodically rotate. After the first net belt 3 and the second net belt 4 periodically rotate, they then move towards... By altering the placement of the first mesh belt 3 and the second mesh belt 4 within the river channel, the first mesh belt 3 and the second mesh belt 4 are evenly aligned with the direction of water flow and pollution. This ensures that the impact surfaces and circulation of the first mesh belt 3 and the second mesh belt 4 are cleaned by the outflow direction of the water, thereby effectively reducing the scaling and clogging rates of the mesh holes of the first mesh belt 3 and the second mesh belt 4. Simultaneously, during operation, the air pump 19 periodically outputs air. After the air pump 19 outputs air, it can both supplement oxygen for the farmed fish and achieve back-cleaning of the first mesh belt 3 and the second mesh belt 4 through airflow, thereby cleaning the blockages inside the first mesh belt 3 and the second mesh belt 4 through air cleaning.

[0051] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0052] 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 suspended net cage for ecological flowing water fish farming, comprising a fixed frame (1), wherein a movable frame (2) is slidably sleeved on the fixed frame (1), characterized in that: Two symmetrically arranged spacing adjustment modules are installed between the fixed frame (1) and the movable frame (2). A transmission module is installed on the fixed frame (1), and a first mesh belt (3) is connected to the transmission module. A driven module connected to the transmission module is installed on the movable frame (2), and a second mesh belt (4) is installed on the driven module. A lower mesh plate (5) is installed on the bottom surface of the movable frame (2). An adjustable mesh plate (6) is provided on the inner wall of the fixed frame (1). An electric control mechanism is provided on the mesh plate (6). An air purification module for pumping air to the first mesh belt (3) and the second mesh belt (4) is installed on the fixed frame (1).

2. The suspended net cage for ecological flowing water fish farming according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission module includes four active rollers (7) rotatably connected to the fixed frame (1). All four active rollers (7) are connected to the first mesh belt (3). A motor (8) is installed on the fixed frame (1). The output shaft end of the motor (8) is fixedly connected to one of the active rollers (7).

3. The suspended net cage for ecological flowing water fish farming according to claim 2, characterized in that: The driven module includes four sets of driven rollers (9) rotatably connected to the inner wall of the movable frame (2). All four sets of driven rollers (9) are drivenly connected to the second mesh belt (4). Four square shafts (10) are rotatably installed on the lower mesh plate (5). The interior of each of the four driving rollers (7) is provided with a square groove with an open bottom end. Each square groove is slidably connected to the square shaft (10). The cross-section of the square shaft (10) and the square groove is a regular polygon. A chain is drivenly connected to one of the square shafts (10), and the chain is drivenly connected to one of the driven rollers (9).

4. The suspended net cage for ecological flowing water fish farming according to claim 1, characterized in that: A transmission screw (11) driven by a DC motor is rotatably mounted on the fixed frame (1). The transmission screw (11) is connected to the mesh plate (6). A guide rod (12) is mounted on the fixed frame (1). The guide rod (12) is slidably connected to the mesh plate (6). The axes of the transmission screw (11) and the guide rod (12) are parallel to the axis of the drive roller (7).

5. A suspended net cage for ecological flowing water fish farming according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electronic control mechanism includes a sealed box (13) installed on the network board (6). The sealed box (13) contains a microcontroller (14), a remote data transmission module, a three-axis accelerometer and a GPS locator. The data terminals of the three-axis accelerometer and the GPS locator are connected to the microcontroller (14).

6. A suspended net cage for ecological flowing water fish farming according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both of the aforementioned spacing adjustment modules include a roller (15) rotatably connected to a fixed frame (1). The roller (15) is driven by a winding motor. Two traction belts (16) are wound on the roller (15), and both traction belts (16) are fixedly connected to a movable frame (2).

7. A suspended net cage for ecological flowing water fish farming according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the movable frame (2) is equipped with four counterweights (17), and the top surface of the fixed frame (1) is equipped with multiple binding rings (18).

8. A suspended net cage for ecological flowing water fish farming according to claim 3, characterized in that: The air purification module includes an air pump (19) mounted on a fixed frame (1), an air distribution pipe (20) mounted on a fixed frame (1), and an air distribution chamber opened in two active rollers (7). The port of the air pump (19) is connected to the air distribution pipe (20), and the air distribution chamber is rotatably connected to the air distribution pipe (20). Multiple sets of regularly distributed air purification holes (21) are opened on the two active rollers (7) and the two square shafts (10), and each air purification hole (21) is connected to the corresponding air distribution chamber.

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