Inhabiting frame for cherax quadricarinatus culture

By designing an adjustable habitat for redclaw crayfish, utilizing the buoyancy of foam boards and the structure of the climbing frame's shrimp tube, the problem of adjusting the habitat height was solved, meeting the redclaw crayfish's normal climbing and ventilation needs, and enhancing the practicality of the habitat.

CN223968473UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-06ANHUI AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
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Application Number
CN202520650796.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-08
Publication Date
2026-03-06
Estimated Expiration
2035-04-08

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Technical Problem

The existing habitat design is difficult to adjust according to the water level in the breeding pond, which increases the difficulty for redclaw crayfish to climb or causes the habitat to not be fully exposed above the water surface, affecting air permeability.

Method used

A habitat for redclaw crayfish farming was designed, comprising a counterweight, guide rod, base plate, foam board, and grid frame. The height of the base plate is adjusted by utilizing the buoyancy of the foam board, and combined with climbing frame and shrimp tube, flexible adjustment and layered habitat are achieved.

Benefits of technology

It allows for flexible adjustment of the perch's position above the water surface according to the water level, ensuring that redclaw crayfish can climb and breathe normally, and providing space to avoid sunlight under strong light conditions, thus improving its practicality.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a cherax quadricarinatus culture inhabiting frame, and relates to the technical field of inhabiting frames. The device comprises a balance weight seat, two guide rods are arranged on the balance weight seat, a base plate is arranged on the two guide rods in a sliding mode, a foam plate and a grating frame are arranged on the opposite sides of the base plate respectively, the grating frame is provided with a plurality of grating holes distributed layer by layer, and shrimp cylinders are arranged in the grating holes. Inhabitation plates which have the same layer number as the grille holes and are sequentially distributed at intervals from top to bottom are arranged on the grille frame, and a climbing frame is arranged between every two adjacent inhabitation plates. When the culture pond is used, the height of the base plate is flexibly adjusted according to the height of the water level in the culture pond through the buoyancy effect of the foam plate, it is guaranteed that the grating frame is completely exposed out of the water surface, cherax quadricarinatus can normally climb, when the cherax quadricarinatus needs to ventilate, layered inhabitation can be achieved, and when illumination is strong, the cherax quadricarinatus can climb normally. The cherax quadricarinatus can enter the shrimp cylinder to avoid sunlight, and normal ventilation is not affected, so that the cherax quadricarinatus ventilation device is more practical.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of habitat technology, specifically to a habitat for red claw crayfish farming. Background Technology

[0002] Redclaw crayfish, also known as Australian freshwater crayfish, is native to Australia. It looks very similar to a lobster and is one of the world's most valuable freshwater economic shrimp species. Its body color is brownish-green, and male individuals have a bright red membranous band on the outer tip of their claws, making them beautiful and attractive, hence the name redclaw crayfish.

[0003] When redclaw crayfish are farmed, perches are placed in the breeding ponds to allow them to climb out of the water for air. Most existing perches are fixed in design and are difficult to adjust according to the water level in the breeding pond. If the height of the perch is set too high, it will increase the difficulty for the redclaw crayfish to climb. If the height is set too low, the perch will not be fully exposed above the water, affecting the air supply for the redclaw crayfish. Therefore, a new perch design for redclaw crayfish farming is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to address the technical problems of existing habitats, which are mostly fixed in design and difficult to adjust according to the water level in the aquaculture pond. If the height of the habitat is set too high, it will increase the difficulty for redclaw crayfish to climb. If the height is set too low, the habitat will not be fully exposed above the water surface, affecting the aeration of the redclaw crayfish. This application provides a habitat for redclaw crayfish farming.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application specifically adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A habitat for redclaw crayfish includes a counterweight base with two guide rods. A base plate is slidably mounted on the two guide rods. A foam board and a grid frame are respectively mounted on opposite sides of the base plate. The grid frame has multiple grid holes distributed in layers, and crayfish tubes are placed inside the grid holes. The grid frame is provided with habitat boards that are spaced apart from top to bottom, with the same number of grid holes. A climbing frame is provided between two adjacent habitat boards, and the bottom habitat board is provided with a water-entry climbing board.

[0007] Furthermore, the counterweight base is constructed with a connected counterweight cavity and multiple water-permeable holes, and a cover plate for sealing or unsealing the counterweight cavity is hinged to the counterweight base. The cover plate and the counterweight base are locked or unlocked by a pin.

[0008] Furthermore, the counterweight base has multiple perforations, and anchor rods are movably inserted into the perforations.

[0009] Furthermore, the guide rod includes multiple support rods that are threaded together end to end, wherein the support rods at both ends are a bottom rod and a top rod, the bottom rod is threadedly connected to the counterweight seat, the free end of the top rod is provided with a limit block, and the base plate is constructed with two notches, and the two guide rods are respectively slidably engaged with the two notches.

[0010] Furthermore, both the climbing frame and the water-entry climbing board are equipped with anti-slip grooves.

[0011] Furthermore, a fixed cylinder is provided inside the shrimp tube, and the fixed cylinder has an inwardly tapered hole.

[0012] Furthermore, the grid frame is hinged with baffles of the same number as the shrimp tubes, which are in one-to-one contact and overlap, and the baffles can block or unblock one end of the shrimp tube.

[0013] Furthermore, the shrimp tube is constructed with multiple ventilation and drainage holes.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows:

[0015] When in use, this application utilizes the buoyancy of the foam board to flexibly adjust the height of the substrate according to the water level in the aquaculture pond, ensuring that the grid frame is fully exposed above the water surface and that the redclaw crayfish can climb normally. When the redclaw crayfish need to breathe, they can live in tiered habitats. When the light is strong, the redclaw crayfish can enter the shrimp tube to avoid the sunlight without affecting normal ventilation, thus making it more practical. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural view of this application;

[0017] Figure 2 This application Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional view of part of the structure of this application;

[0019] Figure 4 This application Figure 3 A three-dimensional sectional view;

[0020] Figure 5 This application Figure 4 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0021] Figure 6 This is an exploded perspective view of the guide rod structure of this application;

[0022] Figure 7 This is an exploded perspective view of part of the structure of this application;

[0023] Figure 8 This application Figure 7Enlarged view of point C in the middle.

[0024] Reference numerals: 1. Counterweight seat; 2. Guide rod; 201. Support rod; 202. Limiting block; 3. Base plate; 4. Foam board; 5. Grid frame; 6. Shrimp tube; 7. Perching board; 8. Climbing frame; 9. Water-entry climbing board; 10. Counterweight cavity; 11. Water permeable hole; 12. Cover plate; 13. Pin; 14. Perforation; 15. Anchor rod; 16. Notch; 17. Anti-slip groove; 18. Fixing cylinder; 19. Conical hole; 20. Baffle; 21. Ventilation and drainage hole. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026] like Figures 1-8 As shown in one embodiment of this application, a habitat for redclaw crayfish includes a counterweight 1. Two guide rods 2 are mounted on the counterweight 1, both vertically oriented and spaced apart. A base plate 3 is slidably mounted on the two guide rods 2, sliding vertically. A foam board 4 and a grid frame 5 are respectively mounted on opposite sides of the base plate 3. The foam board 4 is fixed to the bottom surface of the base plate 3, and the grid frame 5 is vertically oriented and fixed to the top surface of the base plate 3. The grid frame 5 has multiple grid holes distributed layer by layer, and each grid hole contains... A shrimp tube 6 is provided, which is horizontal and fixed inside the grid holes. The grid frame 5 is provided with perching plates 7, which are arranged at intervals from top to bottom, with the same number of layers as the grid holes. The perching plates 7 are horizontal and fixed on the grid frame 5. A climbing frame 8 is provided between two adjacent perching plates 7. The climbing frame 8 includes a straight plate and an inclined plate forming an obtuse angle. The straight plate and the inclined plate are fixed on two adjacent perching plates 7 respectively. The bottom perching plate 7 is provided with a water-entry climbing plate 9, which is inclined and fixed on the perching plate 7.

[0027] When in use, the counterweight 1 is placed at the bottom of the breeding pond, and the tops of the two guide rods 2 extend out of the water surface. The foam board 4 provides buoyancy, so that the base plate 3 is located on the water surface. When the water level in the breeding pond rises or falls, the base plate 3 slides up or down due to the buoyancy of the foam board 4, so as to achieve flexible adjustment according to the water level. When the red claw crayfish needs to breathe, it climbs to the bottom perching board 7 through the water climbing board 9, and then climbs up to the next perching board 7 through the climbing frame 8, so as to achieve layered perching. When the light is strong, the red claw crayfish can enter the shrimp tube 6 to avoid the sunlight, while not affecting normal breathing.

[0028] In summary, when this application is used, the buoyancy of the foam board 4 allows for flexible adjustment of the height of the base plate 3 according to the water level in the aquaculture pond, ensuring that the grid frame 5 is fully exposed above the water surface and that the redclaw crayfish can climb normally. When the redclaw crayfish need to breathe, they can live in tiered habitats. When the light is strong, the redclaw crayfish can enter the shrimp tube 6 to avoid the sunlight without affecting normal ventilation, thus making it more practical.

[0029] like Figures 1-8 As shown, the specific structure of the counterweight 1 of this application is disclosed. The counterweight 1 has a connected counterweight cavity 10 and a plurality of water-permeable holes 11. A cover plate 12 for sealing or unsealing the counterweight cavity 10 is hinged to the counterweight 1. The axis of the cover plate 12 is vertical. The cover plate 12 and the counterweight 1 are locked or unlocked by a pin 13. Both the cover plate 12 and the counterweight 1 have insertion holes. The pin 13 is vertical and is movably inserted into the two insertion holes.

[0030] Referring to the above, in the initial state, the cover plate 12 seals the counterweight cavity 10, the two insertion holes are connected, and the pin 13 is vertical and movably inserted into the two insertion holes. At this time, the overall weight of the counterweight base 1 is relatively light, which is convenient for transportation. When in use, the pin 13 is pulled upward out of the two insertion holes, the cover plate 12 is rotated and the counterweight cavity 10 is unsealed, the counterweight is placed into the counterweight cavity 10, the cover plate 12 is rotated again and the counterweight cavity 10 is sealed, the two insertion holes are connected, the pin 13 is vertical and movably inserted into the two insertion holes, and the counterweight base 1 can be placed at the bottom of the aquaculture pond. The pin 13 can be locked by a nut, and the nut is threadedly connected to the pin 13.

[0031] like Figure 8 As shown, a further technical solution of this application is disclosed. The counterweight 1 is constructed with a plurality of through holes 14, the through holes 14 are vertical, and an anchor rod 15 is movably inserted into the through holes 14, the anchor rod 15 being vertical.

[0032] Referring to the above, when the counterweight 1 is placed at the bottom of the aquaculture pond, the anchor rod 15 can be vertically inserted into the perforation 14 until the tip of the anchor rod 15 penetrates into the bottom surface of the aquaculture pond, thereby improving the stability of the counterweight 1.

[0033] like Figures 2-6As shown, the specific structure of the guide rod 2 and the substrate 3 of this application is disclosed. The guide rod 2 includes a plurality of support rods 201 connected end to end by threads. One end of the support rod 201 is constructed with a threaded section, and the other end is constructed with a threaded hole. The threaded section and the threaded hole are threadedly connected to realize the threaded connection of the plurality of support rods 201 end to end. The support rods 201 located at both ends are the bottom rod and the top rod, respectively. The bottom rod is threadedly connected to the counterweight 1. The counterweight 1 is constructed with a threaded hole. The threaded section on the bottom rod is threadedly engaged with the threaded hole to realize the threaded connection between the bottom rod and the counterweight 1. The free end of the top rod is provided with a limiting block 202. The limiting block 202 is fixed to the free end of the top rod and the two form a stepped structure. The limiting block 202 can limit the substrate 3 and prevent the substrate 3 from detaching from the guide rod 2 when sliding. The substrate 3 is constructed with two notches 16. The two notches 16 are constructed in a U shape and are symmetrically distributed. The two guide rods 2 are respectively slidably engaged with the two notches 16.

[0034] Referring to the above, in the initial state, multiple support rods 201 are connected end to end by threads to form guide rods 2. Both bottom rods are threaded to the counterweight seat 1. The two guide rods 2 are located in the two notches 16 respectively. During transportation, the guide rods 2 are disassembled into multiple support rods 201, the bottom rods are disassembled from the counterweight seat 1, and the guide rods 2 are removed from the notches 16, which helps to reduce the space occupied.

[0035] like Figure 3 As shown, a further technical solution of this application is disclosed, wherein both the climbing frame 8 and the water-entry climbing board 9 are constructed with anti-slip grooves 17;

[0036] Referring to the above, when the redclaw crayfish climbs through the climbing frame 8 and the water-entry climbing board 9, the anti-slip groove 17 increases the friction, allowing the redclaw crayfish to climb smoothly.

[0037] like Figure 5 As shown, a further technical solution of this application is disclosed. A fixing cylinder 18 is provided inside the shrimp tube 6. The fixing cylinder 18 is horizontal and fixed inside the shrimp tube 6. An inwardly tapered hole 19 is constructed on the fixing cylinder 18.

[0038] Referring to the above, when using it, the red claw crayfish needs to enter the shrimp tube 6 through the conical hole 19. The inward contraction of the conical hole 19 can prevent multiple red claw crayfish from entering a single shrimp tube 6, thereby reducing the risk of red claw crayfish fighting.

[0039] like Figures 4-5 As shown, a further technical solution of this application is disclosed. The grid frame 5 is hinged with baffles 20, which are the same number as the shrimp tubes 6 and correspond to each other and overlap. The axis of the baffles 20 is in the horizontal direction. The baffles 20 can block or unblock one end of the shrimp tubes 6.

[0040] Referring to the above, in the initial state, the baffle 20 is vertical and blocks one end of the shrimp tube 6, thereby preventing sunlight from shining into the shrimp tube 6 from one end. When the red claw crayfish needs to enter the water, force is applied to the baffle 20, causing the baffle 20 to rotate around the hinge point to an inclined direction and unblock one end of the shrimp tube 6, so that it can fall into the water. Afterwards, the baffle 20 rotates around the hinge point to a vertical direction due to gravity.

[0041] like Figure 5 As shown, a further technical solution of this application is disclosed. The shrimp tube 6 is constructed with a plurality of ventilation and drainage holes 21, all of which are vertical and located at the bottom of the shrimp tube 6.

[0042] Referring to the above, when the redclaw crayfish is inside the shrimp tube 6, the ventilation and excretion holes 21 not only improve the air permeability inside the shrimp tube 6, keeping the inside of the shrimp tube 6 relatively dry, but also allow the excrement of the redclaw crayfish to be discharged through the ventilation and excretion holes 21, reducing the risk of bacterial growth inside the shrimp tube 6.

[0043] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use this application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of this application. Therefore, this application is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A habitat for cultivating Procambarus clarkia, characterized by comprising: Including counterweight seat (1), be provided with two guide rod (2) on the counterweight seat (1), two the guide rod (2) are slidably provided with base plate (3), the opposite sides of base plate (3) are provided with foam board (4) and grating frame (5) respectively, grating frame (5) has a plurality of layer-by-layer distribution grating hole, grating hole is provided with shrimp barrel (6), grating frame (5) is provided with with grating hole layer same and from top to bottom sequentially spaced distribution habitat board (7), two adjacent habitat board (7) are provided with climbing frame (8), wherein the bottom habitat board (7) is provided with water climbing board (9).

2. The red claw crayfish habitat of claim 1, wherein, The counterweight seat (1) is constructed with the communicating counterweight cavity (10) and a plurality of water holes (11), the counterweight seat (1) is hinged with the cover plate (12) for blocking or unblocking the counterweight cavity (10), the cover plate (12) and the counterweight seat (1) are locked or unlocked by the bolt (13).

3. The habitat of claim 1, wherein the habitat is a habitat for red claw crayfish. The counterweight seat (1) is constructed with a plurality of perforations (14), the anchor rod (15) is movably inserted into the perforation (14).

4. The red claw crayfish habitat of claim 1, wherein, The guide rod (2) includes a plurality of threadedly connected support rods (201) in sequence, wherein the support rods (201) at both ends are bottom rod and top rod respectively, the bottom rod is threadedly connected with the counterweight seat (1), the free end of the top rod is provided with a limiting block (202), the base plate (3) is constructed with two notches (16), and the two guide rods (2) are slidably connected with the two notches (16) respectively.

5. The red claw crayfish habitat of claim 1, wherein: The climbing frame (8) and the water climbing board (9) are constructed with anti-skid grooves (17).

6. The red claw crayfish habitat of claim 1, wherein, The shrimp barrel (6) is provided with a fixed cylinder (18), and the fixed cylinder (18) is constructed with a tapered hole (19) that is inwardly contracted.

7. The habitat of claim 1, wherein the habitat is a habitat for red claw crayfish. The grating frame (5) is hinged with the same number of baffle plates (20) as the shrimp barrels (6) and one-to-one corresponding abutting lapping, and one end of the shrimp barrel (6) is blocked or unblocked by the baffle plate (20).

8. The red claw crayfish habitat of claim 1, wherein: The shrimp barrel (6) is constructed with a plurality of air vents (21).