Intelligent shellfish individual monitoring and phenotype data measuring device

By using an intelligent shellfish individual monitoring device, which utilizes NFC chips and automated equipment to achieve automatic positioning and measurement of shellfish, the problem of time-consuming and labor-intensive processes in existing technologies has been solved, and efficient and continuous monitoring of shellfish growth has been achieved.

CN223985692UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-10GUANGDONG OCEAN UNIVERSITY
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-04-27
Publication Date
2026-03-10

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Technical Problem

Existing shellfish growth monitoring technologies are time-consuming, labor-intensive, and have low detection efficiency, making them unsuitable for continuous monitoring of large numbers of shellfish.

Method used

An intelligent device for monitoring individual shellfish and measuring phenotypic data was designed, comprising a water tank, a measuring platform, a positioning camera, a gripping device, an electric telescopic rod, a phenotypic measuring camera, and a weight sensor. By attaching an NFC chip to the surface of the shellfish, the device uses the positioning camera and gripping device to achieve automatic positioning and measurement of the shellfish. The weight sensor and phenotypic measuring camera are used to measure data, and the shellfish are protected by a feed trough and a buffer structure.

Benefits of technology

It enables continuous and efficient detection of shellfish, reduces manual operation, protects the integrity of shellfish, and improves detection efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an intelligent shellfish individual monitoring and phenotype data measuring device which comprises a water tank container, a measuring table is arranged on one side of the water tank container, a positioning camera is arranged on one side of the water tank container, a clamping device is arranged on the other side of the water tank container, an electric telescopic rod is arranged on one side of the measuring table, and the electric telescopic rod is arranged on the other side of the water tank container. The top end of the electric telescopic rod is fixedly connected with a phenotype measuring camera, a connecting rod is arranged on one side of the positioning camera, the positioning camera is fixedly connected with one side of the water vat container through the connecting rod, and a material guiding inclined table is arranged on the inner side of the water vat container. According to the utility model, the miniature loading box with the NFC chip is arranged, the shellfish pasted with the miniature loading box is placed in the water tank, the camera on the water tank positions the coordinates of the shellfish and transmits the coordinates to the mechanical arm, the mechanical arm grabs the shellfish and places the shellfish on the objective table outside the water tank to measure the appearance data and the weight, and the measured shellfish returns to the water tank container through the material guide inclined table. And continuous monitoring of a large batch of shellfishes is facilitated.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of shellfish phenotypic growth monitoring, and in particular to an intelligent shellfish individual monitoring and phenotypic data measurement device. Background Technology

[0002] Shellfish, a type of mollusc, are triblastic, bilaterally symmetrical animals with a true coelom. The true coelom of mollusks is formed by slit-coelom formation, specifically by the mesoderm. Shellfish growth has a crucial impact on the final food quality; therefore, shellfish growth monitoring technology is an important aspect of monitoring the quality of farmed shellfish. By regularly measuring the weight and length of shellfish, their growth status can be understood, and appropriate management measures can be taken to ensure healthy growth and high-quality food.

[0003] Current technologies for monitoring shellfish growth typically involve manually drilling holes in the shells or using fluorescent markers to track the growth changes of specific individuals, or periodically measuring parameters such as shell length, width, and weight using tools such as calipers and electronic scales. These methods are time-consuming, labor-intensive, inefficient, and inconvenient for continuous monitoring of large numbers of shellfish. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an intelligent device for monitoring individual shellfish and measuring phenotypic data, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an intelligent shellfish individual monitoring and phenotypic data measurement device, comprising: a water tank container, a measuring platform provided on one side of the water tank container, a positioning camera provided on one side of the water tank container, and a clamping device provided on the other side of the water tank container;

[0006] An electric telescopic rod is provided on one side of the measuring platform. A phenotypic measuring camera is fixedly connected to the top of the electric telescopic rod. A connecting rod is provided on one side of the positioning camera. The positioning camera is fixedly connected to one side of the water tank container through the connecting rod. A guide ramp is provided inside the water tank container.

[0007] Preferably, a platform is movably mounted on the top of the measuring platform, one end of which is rotatably connected to the measuring platform via an electric rotating shaft, a weighing block is movably connected to the top of the platform, and a weight sensor is mounted on the bottom of the weighing block.

[0008] Preferably, the bottom of the platform is provided with a guide trough, the guide trough is provided with a movable baffle, the movable baffle is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the water tank container via a rotating shaft, the movable baffle is provided with a buffer pad inside, the rotating shaft is provided with a torsion spring outside, and the movable baffle is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the water tank container via the torsion spring.

[0009] Preferably, the clamping device includes a rotating seat fixedly connected to one side of the bottom and one side of the water tank container, a guide rod on the top of the rotating seat, a telescopic arm on one side of the guide rod, the guide rod being disposed inside one end of the telescopic arm, drive rollers being symmetrically arranged at one end of the telescopic arm, and a guide connecting rod being arranged on one side of the guide rod.

[0010] Preferably, the guide link is disposed between the drive rollers, and a motor for driving the drive roller is correspondingly disposed inside one end of the telescopic arm, and the drive roller is movably connected to the guide link.

[0011] Preferably, the telescopic arm is provided with an electric lifting rod at its bottom end, and the electric lifting rod is provided with a gripping claw at its bottom end. The gripping claw is movably connected to the telescopic arm through the electric lifting rod.

[0012] Preferably, the gripping claws are symmetrically arranged, each gripping claw is provided with a corresponding gear, and a motor for driving is provided on the inner side of the top of each gripping claw.

[0013] Preferably, the positioning camera is electrically connected to the internal circuitry of the gripping device.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] This invention utilizes a miniature loading box with an NFC chip attached to the surface of the shellfish. The shellfish are placed inside a water tank container. A positioning camera on the top side of the water tank container locates the shellfish's coordinates and transmits this information to a clamping device. The shellfish is then clamped onto a measuring platform. A weight sensor at the bottom of a weighing block, in conjunction with a phenotypic measuring camera, measures the shellfish's appearance and weight. One end of the platform is rotatably connected to the measuring platform via an electric shaft. A guide trough is located at the bottom of the platform. The electric shaft rotates the platform to open the guide trough. Due to gravity, the shellfish slides downwards through the guide trough and impacts a movable baffle inside the trough. The impact causes the baffle to rotate. A buffer pad and a torsion spring cushion the impact, preventing damage to the shellfish during sliding. After passing through the movable baffle, the shellfish are guided onto a guide ramp and finally into the water tank container, facilitating continuous shellfish monitoring. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of one side of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the top structure of the other side of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the measuring platform of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the clamping device of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the top structure of the clamping device of this utility model.

[0022] As indicated by the labels in the diagram: 1. Water tank container; 2. Measuring platform; 201. Loading platform; 202. Material guide chute; 203. Movable baffle; 204. Weighing block; 3. Clamping device; 301. Rotating seat; 302. Guide rod; 303. Telescopic arm; 304. Electric lifting rod; 305. Clamping claw; 306. Drive roller; 307. Guide connecting rod; 4. Material guide ramp; 5. Electric telescopic rod; 6. Phenotypic measuring camera; 7. Connecting rod; 8. Positioning camera. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model. The preferred embodiments of this utility model will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although preferred embodiments of this utility model are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that this utility model can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to make this utility model more thorough and complete, and to fully convey the scope of this utility model to those skilled in the art.

[0024] The terminology used in this invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The singular forms “a,” “the,” and “the” used in this invention and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term “and / or” as used herein refers to and includes any or all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0025] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly on that other component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to that other component.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., 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] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0028] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0029] refer to Figures 1 to 5 An intelligent shellfish individual monitoring and phenotypic data measurement device includes: a water tank container 1, a measuring platform 2 is provided on one side of the water tank container 1, a positioning camera 8 is provided on one side of the water tank container 1, and a clamping device 3 is provided on the other side of the water tank container 1.

[0030] An electric telescopic rod 5 is provided on one side of the measuring platform 2. A phenotypic measuring camera 6 is fixedly connected to the top of the electric telescopic rod 5. A connecting rod 7 is provided on one side of the positioning camera 8. The positioning camera 8 is fixedly connected to one side of the water tank container 1 through the connecting rod 7. A guide ramp 4 is provided inside the water tank container 1.

[0031] Specifically, a platform 201 is movably mounted on the top of the measuring platform 2. One end of the platform 201 is rotatably connected to the measuring platform 2 via an electric rotating shaft. A weighing block 204 is movably connected to the top of the platform 201. A weight sensor is mounted on the bottom of the weighing block 204.

[0032] Specifically, the bottom of the platform 201 is provided with a guide groove 202, the guide groove 202 is provided with a movable baffle 203, the movable baffle 203 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the water tank container 1 through a rotating shaft, the movable baffle 203 is provided with a buffer pad inside, the rotating shaft is provided with a torsion spring outside, and the movable baffle 203 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the water tank container 1 through the torsion spring.

[0033] Specifically, the clamping device 3 includes a rotating seat 301 fixedly connected to one side of the bottom of the water tank container 1, a guide rod 302 on the top of the rotating seat 301, a telescopic arm 303 on one side of the guide rod 302, the guide rod 302 being disposed inside one end of the telescopic arm 303, a drive roller 306 symmetrically disposed at one end of the telescopic arm 303, and a guide connecting rod 307 disposed on one side of the guide rod 302.

[0034] Specifically, the guide link 307 is disposed between the drive rollers 306, and a motor for driving the drive rollers 306 is correspondingly disposed inside one end of the telescopic arm 303. The drive rollers 306 are movably connected to the guide link 307.

[0035] Specifically, the telescopic arm 303 is provided with an electric lifting rod 304 at its bottom end, and a gripping claw 305 is provided at its bottom end. The gripping claw 305 is movably connected to the telescopic arm 303 through the electric lifting rod 304.

[0036] Specifically, the gripping claws 305 are symmetrically arranged, each gripping claw 305 is equipped with a corresponding gear, and a motor for driving is provided on the inner side of the top end of each gripping claw 305.

[0037] Specifically, the positioning camera 8 is electrically connected to the internal circuitry of the gripping device 3.

[0038] In this embodiment, to facilitate continuous monitoring of large quantities of shellfish, a miniature loading box with an NFC chip is attached to the shellfish surface. The shellfish are placed inside a water tank container 1. A positioning camera 8 located on the top side of the water tank container 1 locates the shellfish's coordinates and transmits them to a clamping device 3. The shellfish is then clamped onto a measuring platform 2. A weight sensor located at the bottom of a weighing block 204, in conjunction with a phenotypic measurement camera 6, measures the shellfish's appearance and weight. After measurement, one end of a platform 201 is rotatably connected to the measuring platform 2 via an electric rotating shaft. A guide trough 202 is located at the bottom of the platform 201. The electric rotating shaft drives the platform 201 to rotate and open the guide trough 202. The shellfish slides downward through the guide trough 202 due to gravity and impacts the movable baffle 203 inside the guide trough 202. The movable baffle 203 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the water tank container 1 via a rotating shaft. A buffer pad is provided inside the movable baffle 203, and a torsion spring is provided on the outside of the rotating shaft. The movable baffle 203 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the water tank container 1 via the torsion spring. The impact of the shellfish causes the movable baffle 203 to rotate. During the impact, the buffer pad and the torsion spring provide a certain degree of buffering of the downward impact force, preventing damage to the shellfish during sliding. Then, after passing through the movable baffle 203, it is guided onto the guide ramp 4 and finally into the water tank container 1, facilitating continuous detection of the shellfish.

[0039] It should be noted that the direction is adjusted by the rotating seat 301 at the bottom of the clamping device 3. There is a guide rod 302 at the top of the rotating seat 301, and a telescopic arm 303 on one side of the guide rod 302. The guide rod 302 is inserted through one end of the telescopic arm 303. The telescopic arm 303 is symmetrically equipped with drive rollers 306 at one end. A guide connecting rod 307 is provided on one side of the guide rod 302. The motor drives the drive rollers 306 to rotate, so that the two sets of drive rollers 306 move on the guide connecting rod 307. In conjunction with the guide rod 302, the telescopic arm 303 can be driven to rise and fall smoothly. The telescopic arm 303 drives the electric lifting rod 304 to move. The electric lifting rod 304 drives the bottom clamping claws 305 to rise and fall, moving the clamping claws 305 to different positions. The motor drives the clamping claws 305 and the gear to rotate. The rotation of the gear drives the two sets of clamping claws 305 to clamp inward, thereby fixing the shell.

[0040] Based on the above embodiments, in use, a miniature loading box with an NFC chip is attached to the surface of the shellfish. The shellfish is placed inside the water tank container 1. The positioning camera 8 on the top side of the water tank container 1 locates the coordinates of the shellfish and transmits them to the gripping device 3. The rotating seat 301 adjusts the direction of the gripping device 3 to the desired position. The telescopic arm 303 drives the electric lifting rod 304 to the required length. The electric lifting rod 304 drives the gripping claws 305 to descend to the position of the shellfish. The motor drives the gripping claws 305 and gears to rotate. The gears rotate and cause the two sets of gripping claws 305 to open and close to hold the shellfish. The electric lifting rod 304 retracts and drives the gripping claws 305 to rise. The motor drives the drive rollers 306 to rotate and causes the two sets of drive rollers 306 to move on the guide rod 307, causing the telescopic arm 303 to rise. The rotating seat 301 rotates and drives the telescopic arm... From 303 to the platform 201, the electric lifting rod 304 drives the gripper 305 to descend onto the platform 201. The motor loosens the gripper 305, placing the shellfish on the platform 201. The weight sensor at the bottom of the weighing block 204, in conjunction with the phenotypic measurement camera 6, measures the appearance data and weight of the shellfish. After the measurement is completed, the electric rotating shaft drives the platform 201 to rotate and open the guide chute 202. Due to gravity, the shellfish slides downward through the guide chute 202 and impacts the movable baffle 203 inside the guide chute 202. The impact causes the movable baffle 203 to rotate. During the impact, the buffer pad and torsion spring provide a certain degree of buffering for the downward impact force, preventing damage to the shellfish during sliding. Then, after passing through the movable baffle 203, the shellfish is guided onto the guide ramp 4 and finally into the water tank container 1, facilitating continuous shellfish testing.

[0041] The present invention has been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses; for parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments. Those skilled in the art should also understand that the actions and modules involved in the specification are not necessarily essential to the present invention. Furthermore, it is understood that the steps in the method of the present invention embodiments can be adjusted, combined, and deleted according to actual needs, and the structure in the device of the present invention embodiments can be combined, divided, and deleted according to actual needs.

[0042] The various embodiments of the present invention have been described above. These descriptions are exemplary and not exhaustive, nor are they limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terminology used herein is chosen to best explain the principles, practical application, or improvement of the technology in the market, or to enable others skilled in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.

Claims

1. An intelligent shellfish individual monitoring and phenotype data measuring device, characterized by, Include: Water cylinder container (1), one side of the water cylinder container (1) is provided with a determination table (2), one side of the water cylinder container (1) is provided with a positioning camera (8), the other side of the water cylinder container (1) is provided with a clamping device (3); The determination table (2) is provided with an electric telescopic rod (5) on one side, and a phenotype determination camera (6) is fixedly connected to the top end of the electric telescopic rod (5); the positioning camera (8) is provided with a connecting rod (7) on one side, and the positioning camera (8) is fixedly connected with the water cylinder container (1) on one side through the connecting rod (7); the water cylinder container (1) is provided with a material guiding inclined table (4) on the inner side.

2. The intelligent shell individual monitoring and phenotypic data measuring device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The determination table (2) is movably provided with a carrier (201) at the top end, and the carrier (201) is rotatably connected with the determination table (2) through an electric rotating shaft at one end; a weighing block (204) is movably connected to the top of the carrier (201); and a weight sensor is arranged on the bottom of the weighing block (204).

3. The intelligent shell individual monitoring and phenotypic data measuring device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The carrier (201) is provided with a material guiding groove (202) on the bottom, and the material guiding groove (202) is provided with a movable baffle (203) which is rotatably connected with the inner wall of the water cylinder container (1) through a rotating shaft; a buffer pad is arranged in the movable baffle (203); a torsional spring is arranged outside the rotating shaft; and the movable baffle (203) is rotatably connected with the inner wall of the water cylinder container (1) through the torsional spring.

4. The intelligent shell individual monitoring and phenotypic data measuring device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping device (3) comprises a rotating seat (301) fixedly connected with one side of the water cylinder container (1) on the bottom side, a guide rod (302) arranged on the top of the rotating seat (301), an extension arm (303) provided with a drive roller (306) symmetrically arranged on one side of the guide rod (302), and a guide connecting rod (307) arranged on one side of the guide rod (302).

5. The intelligent shell individual monitoring and phenotypic data measuring device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The guide connecting rod (307) is arranged between the drive rollers (306), and a motor for driving the drive rollers (306) is correspondingly arranged in the extension arm (303) on one side.

6. The intelligent shell individual monitoring and phenotypic data measuring device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The extension arm (303) is provided with an electric lifting rod (304) at the bottom end, and the electric lifting rod (304) is provided with clamping claws (305) at the bottom end; the clamping claws (305) are movably connected with the extension arm (303) through the electric lifting rod (304).

7. The intelligent shell individual monitoring and phenotypic data measuring device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The clamping claws (305) are symmetrically arranged, and the clamping claws (305) are provided with corresponding gears; and motors for driving are arranged on the inner side of the top end of the clamping claws (305).

8. The intelligent shell individual monitoring and phenotypic data measuring device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning camera (8) is electrically connected with the internal circuit of the clamping device (3).