Aquaculture feed mixer

By designing an aquaculture feed mixer, automation and precision control were achieved, solving the problems of high labor intensity and low efficiency in traditional manual feeding methods. This improved the accuracy of drug addition and the uniformity of feed mixing, thereby increasing the production efficiency of aquaculture.

CN223995994UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-17JIANYANG DAZHONG BREEDING CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-03-27
Publication Date
2026-03-17

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Technical Problem

Traditional manual feeding methods in aquaculture are labor-intensive and inefficient, becoming a major factor restricting production efficiency.

Method used

An aquaculture feed mixer was designed, comprising a mixing tank, an automatic feeding mechanism, and a stirring mechanism, to achieve automated and precise control of feed. The mixer includes components such as a medicine storage tank, a medicine injection pipe, a feeding pump, a retractable corrugated pipe, a stirring rod, and a drive motor, ensuring the accuracy of drug addition and the uniformity of feed mixing.

Benefits of technology

It improves the accuracy and convenience of drug addition, ensures the uniformity and quality stability of feed mixing, greatly enhances the production efficiency of aquaculture, reduces the complexity and error of manual operation, and provides technical support for the modernization and automation of aquaculture.

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Abstract

The utility model is suitable for the technical field of feed processing, and provides an aquaculture feed mixer which comprises a mixing box, a medicine storage box is fixedly installed at the top of the mixing box, a plurality of partition plates are fixedly installed in the medicine storage box, and the medicine storage box is divided into a plurality of medicine storage cavities used for storing different kinds of medicine through the partition plates. The bottom of the pesticide storage box fixedly communicates with a plurality of pesticide injection pipes, and the pesticide injection pipes all extend into the mixing box; the discharging opening is formed in the bottom of the mixing box; and the automatic feeding mechanism is arranged on the mixing box and is used for automatically pumping various feeds into the mixing box. According to the aquaculture feed mixer provided by the scheme, the automatic and accurate control of the aquaculture feed mixing process is realized, the production efficiency of aquaculture is improved, and the complexity and error of manual operation are reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of feed processing technology, and in particular relates to an aquaculture feed mixer. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of aquaculture, the requirements for feed quality are also increasing. High-quality aquaculture feed can not only provide aquatic animals with balanced nutrition, but also promote their healthy growth and improve aquaculture efficiency.

[0003] In aquaculture, the quality of feed mixing has a significant impact on the growth of aquatic animals and the efficiency of aquaculture. Traditional manual feeding requires workers to pour the feed ingredients into the mixer one bag at a time. This method is labor-intensive and inefficient. Especially in large-scale farms, manual feeding has become a major factor restricting production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model provides an aquaculture feed mixer, which aims to solve the problems of high labor intensity, low work efficiency, and reduced production efficiency caused by the traditional manual feeding method mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To solve the above problems, this utility model is implemented as follows: an aquaculture feed mixer includes: a mixing tank, a medicine storage tank fixedly installed on the top of the mixing tank, multiple partitions fixedly installed inside the medicine storage tank, the partitions dividing the medicine storage tank into multiple storage chambers for storing different medicines, multiple injection pipes fixedly connected to the bottom of the medicine storage tank, and the multiple injection pipes extending into the mixing tank; a discharge port located at the bottom of the mixing tank; an automatic feeding mechanism located on the mixing tank for automatically pumping multiple feeds into the mixing tank; and a stirring mechanism located on the mixing tank for uniformly mixing the multiple feeds.

[0006] Preferably, the automatic feeding mechanism includes a feeding pump, a retractable corrugated pipe, a horizontal pipe, multiple suction pipes, and a discharge pipe. The feeding pump is fixedly installed on one side of the mixing tank. The retractable corrugated pipe is fixedly connected to the inlet end of the feeding pump. The horizontal pipe is fixedly connected to the inlet end of the retractable corrugated pipe. The multiple suction pipes are all fixedly connected to the horizontal pipe. The multiple suction pipes are used to suck up different feeds respectively. The inlet end of the discharge pipe is fixedly connected to the outlet end of the feeding pump. The outlet end of the discharge pipe extends into the mixing tank.

[0007] Preferably, the stirring mechanism includes a first stirring rod, a second stirring rod, multiple stirring blades, a drive motor, four pulleys, and two belts. The first and second stirring rods are rotatably mounted on the mixing tank. The multiple stirring blades are respectively disposed on the first and second stirring rods. The drive motor is fixedly mounted on one side of the mixing tank. The four pulleys are respectively sleeved on the output shafts of the first stirring rod, the second stirring rod, and the drive motor. The two belts are respectively sleeved on the four pulleys.

[0008] Preferably, a lifting motor is fixedly installed on one side of the mixing box, and a lifting screw is rotatably installed on one side of the mixing box. One end of the lifting screw is fixed to the output shaft of the lifting motor. A slide is threaded onto the lifting screw, and the slide is fixed to the horizontal tube. The slide is slidably attached to the mixing box.

[0009] Preferably, an electric telescopic rod is fixedly installed on one side of the mixing box, and the output rod of the electric telescopic rod is fixedly installed with a baffle for blocking the discharge port.

[0010] Preferably, an observation port is provided on one side of the mixing box, and a transparent observation plate is embedded in the observation port.

[0011] Preferably, the top of the medicine storage box has multiple openings, each of which is equipped with a sealing cap, and each of the multiple injection tubes is fixedly equipped with a metering valve for controlling the amount of medicine.

[0012] Compared with related technologies, the aquaculture feed mixer provided by this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] Compared with existing technologies, the aquaculture feed mixer provided in this solution achieves automated and precise control of the aquaculture feed mixing process as a whole. It not only improves the accuracy and convenience of drug addition, but also ensures the uniformity and quality stability of feed mixing. It also greatly improves the production efficiency of aquaculture, reduces the complexity and error of manual operation, and provides strong technical support for the modernization and automation of the aquaculture industry. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of an aquaculture feed mixer provided by this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main sectional view of an aquaculture feed mixer provided by this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 for Figure 2 The diagram shows an enlarged view of part A.

[0017] Reference numerals: 1. Mixing box; 2. Storage box; 3. Baffle; 4. Storage chamber; 5. Discharge port; 6. Feed pump; 7. Telescopic corrugated pipe; 8. Horizontal pipe; 9. Suction pipe; 10. Discharge pipe; 11. First stirring rod; 12. Second stirring rod; 13. Stirring blade; 14. Drive motor; 15. Pulley; 16. Belt; 17. Lifting motor; 18. Lifting screw; 19. Slide; 20. Electric telescopic rod; 21. Baffle; 22. Transparent observation plate. Detailed Implementation

[0018] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs; the terminology used herein in the specification of the application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the application; the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, in the specification, claims, and foregoing description of the drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. The terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, or foregoing drawings are used to distinguish different objects, not to describe a particular order; the terms "inner," "outer," "left," and "right" indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

[0019] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0020] This utility model embodiment provides an aquaculture feed mixer, such as Figure 1-3 As shown, the aquaculture feed mixer includes: a mixing tank 1, a medicine storage tank 2 fixedly installed on the top of the mixing tank 1, multiple partitions 3 fixedly installed inside the medicine storage tank 2, the partitions 3 dividing the medicine storage tank 2 into multiple medicine storage chambers 4 for storing different medicines, multiple injection pipes fixedly connected to the bottom of the medicine storage tank 2, and the multiple injection pipes extending into the mixing tank 1; a discharge port 5, the discharge port 5 being located at the bottom of the mixing tank 1; an automatic feeding mechanism, the automatic feeding mechanism being located on the mixing tank 1, for automatically pumping multiple feeds into the mixing tank 1; and a stirring mechanism, the stirring mechanism being located on the mixing tank 1, for mixing multiple feeds evenly.

[0021] In this embodiment, the mixing box 1 serves as the main container for feed mixing. The medicine storage box 2 is fixedly installed on the top of the mixing box 1. The partition 3 is fixedly installed inside the medicine storage box 2, dividing the medicine storage box 2 into multiple medicine storage chambers 4 to achieve classified storage of medicines, improve storage efficiency and safety. The injection pipe is connected to the bottom of the medicine storage box 2 to inject medicines into the mixing box 1, achieving precise addition of medicines and improving the quality of mixed feed. The discharge port 5 is located at the bottom of the mixing box 1 to discharge the mixed feed, facilitating feed discharge and improving work efficiency. The automatic feeding mechanism is located on the mixing box 1 to automatically pump multiple feeds into the mixing box 1, replacing traditional manual feeding, reducing labor intensity and improving work efficiency. The stirring mechanism is located on the mixing box 1 to mix multiple feeds evenly, ensuring uniform feed mixing and improving feed quality.

[0022] In a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, the automatic feeding mechanism includes a feeding pump 6, a retractable corrugated pipe 7, a horizontal pipe 8, multiple suction pipes 9, and a discharge pipe 10. The feeding pump 6 is fixedly installed on one side of the mixing tank 1. The retractable corrugated pipe 7 is fixedly connected to the inlet end of the feeding pump 6. The horizontal pipe 8 is fixedly connected to the inlet end of the retractable corrugated pipe 7. The multiple suction pipes 9 are all fixedly connected to the horizontal pipe 8. The multiple suction pipes 9 are used to suck up different feeds respectively. The inlet end of the discharge pipe 10 is fixedly connected to the outlet end of the feeding pump 6, and the outlet end of the discharge pipe 10 extends into the mixing tank 1.

[0023] In this embodiment, the feeding pump 6 serves as a power source, driving feed to be sucked in from the suction pipe 9 and pumped into the mixing tank 1 through the discharge pipe 10, thereby achieving automated feed pumping, reducing manual labor intensity, and improving work efficiency. The telescopic corrugated pipe 7 is fixedly connected to the inlet end of the feeding pump 6, and has a certain degree of telescopicity, which can adapt to the suction needs of different positions or heights, increasing the flexibility of the feeding system and facilitating connection with suction pipes 9 at different positions. The horizontal pipe 8 is fixedly connected to the inlet end of the telescopic corrugated pipe 7, serving as a collection pipe for multiple suction pipes 9. Each suction pipe 9 is fixedly connected to the horizontal pipe 8 and is used to suck in different feeds, achieving simultaneous suction of multiple feeds and improving feeding efficiency. The inlet end of the discharge pipe 10 is fixedly connected to the outlet end of the feeding pump 6, and the outlet end extends into the mixing tank 1, used to send the pumped feed into the mixing tank 1 for mixing, ensuring that the feed enters the mixing tank 1 accurately and quickly, and improving mixing efficiency.

[0024] In a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, the stirring mechanism includes a first stirring rod 11, a second stirring rod 12, a plurality of stirring blades 13, a drive motor 14, four pulleys 15, and two belts 16. The first stirring rod 11 and the second stirring rod 12 are rotatably mounted on the mixing tank 1. The plurality of stirring blades 13 are respectively disposed on the first stirring rod 11 and the second stirring rod 12. The drive motor 14 is fixedly mounted on one side of the mixing tank 1. The four pulleys 15 are respectively sleeved on the output shafts of the first stirring rod 11, the second stirring rod 12, and the drive motor 14. The two belts 16 are respectively sleeved on the four pulleys 15.

[0025] In this embodiment, the first stirring rod 11 is rotatably mounted on the mixing box 1 as part of the stirring mechanism, used to drive the stirring blades 13 to rotate and mix the feed. Through rotational motion, the feed is effectively mixed evenly in the mixing box 1. The second stirring rod 12 is also rotatably mounted on the mixing box 1, working in conjunction with the first stirring rod 11 to enhance the stirring effect, increase the distribution of stirring points, and improve mixing efficiency and uniformity. Multiple stirring blades 13 are respectively disposed on the first stirring rod 11 and the second stirring rod 12, generating stirring force through rotation to fully mix the feed. The drive motor 14 is fixedly mounted on one side of the mixing box 1, serving as the power source of the stirring mechanism, providing stable and reliable power output to ensure the normal operation of the stirring mechanism. Four pulleys 15 are sleeved on the output shafts of the first stirring rod 11, the second stirring rod 12, and the drive motor 14, serving as transmission components. Through the transmission of the pulleys 15, the power transmission between the drive motor 14 and the stirring rods is realized. Two belts 16 are respectively sleeved on the four pulleys 15, serving as the transmission medium to transmit the power of the drive motor 14 to the stirring rods.

[0026] In a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, a lifting motor 17 is fixedly installed on one side of the mixing box 1, and a lifting screw 18 is rotatably installed on one side of the mixing box 1. One end of the lifting screw 18 is fixed to the output shaft of the lifting motor 17. A slide 19 is threaded onto the lifting screw 18. The slide 19 is fixed to the horizontal tube 8 and slides against the mixing box 1.

[0027] In this embodiment, the lifting motor 17 is fixedly installed on one side of the mixing box 1 as the power source of the lifting mechanism, driving the lifting screw 18 to rotate, providing stable and reliable power output, and ensuring the normal operation of the lifting mechanism. The lifting screw 18 is rotatably installed on one side of the mixing box 1, with one end fixed to the output shaft of the lifting motor 17. The sliding block 19 is lifted and lowered by rotation. The sliding block 19 is threaded on the lifting screw 18 and fixed to the horizontal tube 8. At the same time, it slides against the mixing box 1 and moves up and down with the rotation of the lifting screw 18, so that the horizontal tube 8 and the suction pipe 9 connected thereto can be adjusted in height as needed to adapt to the feeding requirements of different feed storage locations.

[0028] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, an electric telescopic rod 20 is fixedly installed on one side of the mixing box 1, and a baffle 21 for blocking the discharge port 5 is fixedly installed on the output rod of the electric telescopic rod 20.

[0029] In this embodiment, the electric telescopic rod 20 is fixedly installed on one side of the mixing box 1 as the power source of the shielding mechanism. The electric telescopic rod 20 drives the baffle 21 to move through the telescopic movement. The electric telescopic rod 20 provides a stable and reliable telescopic force to ensure that the baffle 21 can accurately and quickly shield or open the discharge port 5, making the discharge of feed more controllable. The discharge port 5 can be opened or closed at any time according to production needs, thereby improving the flexibility and efficiency of production.

[0030] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, an observation port is provided on one side of the mixing box 1, and a transparent observation plate 22 is embedded in the observation port.

[0031] In this embodiment, the observation port is located on one side of the mixing box 1, providing a visible window for observing the feed mixing situation inside the mixing box 1. The transparent observation plate 22 is embedded in the observation port as a transparent cover for the observation window, allowing the operator to clearly see the situation inside the mixing box 1, providing an intuitive observation method, enabling the operator to monitor the feed mixing status at any time and ensure the mixing quality.

[0032] In a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, the top of the medicine storage box 2 is provided with multiple openings, each of the multiple openings is provided with a sealing cap, and each of the multiple medicine injection tubes is fixedly installed with a quantitative valve for controlling the amount of medicine.

[0033] In this embodiment, the opening is located at the top of the medicine storage tank 2 as a channel for drug injection. Sealing caps are respectively installed on multiple openings at the top of the medicine storage tank 2 to seal the openings, prevent drug leakage or moisture, ensure the airtightness of the medicine storage tank 2, extend the shelf life of the drugs, and facilitate the addition and replacement of drugs. Each injection tube is fixedly equipped with a metering valve to control the flow rate of drugs in the injection tube, ensuring that the amount of drugs added each time is accurate, improving the precision of drug addition, avoiding over- or under-dosing, and ensuring the mixing quality of feed and the breeding effect.

[0034] In summary, compared with related technologies, this device achieves automated and precise control of the aquaculture feed mixing process as a whole. It not only improves the accuracy and convenience of drug addition, but also ensures the uniformity and quality stability of feed mixing. Furthermore, it greatly enhances the production efficiency of aquaculture, reduces the complexity and error of manual operation, and provides strong technical support for the modernization and automation of the aquaculture industry.

[0035] It should be understood, in the several embodiments provided in this application, that the disclosed apparatus may be implemented in other ways.

[0036] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on these embodiments, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can still combine, add, delete, or otherwise adjust the features of the various embodiments of this utility model according to the circumstances without conflict or creative effort, thereby obtaining different technical solutions that do not fundamentally depart from the concept of this utility model. These technical solutions are also within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. An aquaculture feed mixer characterized by, The utility model relates to a mixed box, the top fixed mounting of mixed box has the storage medicine box, the fixed mounting of storage medicine box in has a plurality of baffle, the baffle divides the storage medicine box into a plurality of storage medicine cavity for storing different medicine, the bottom fixed communication of storage medicine box has a plurality of injection medicine pipe, a plurality of injection medicine pipe all extends in the mixed box, The discharge port is arranged on the bottom of the mixing box. The automatic feeding mechanism is arranged on the mixing box and is used for automatically pumping multiple feeds into the mixing box. The stirring mechanism is arranged on the mixing box and is used for uniformly mixing multiple feeds. The automatic feeding mechanism includes a feeding pump, an extendable bellows, a cross pipe, multiple suction pipes and a discharge pipe. The feeding pump is fixedly installed on one side of the mixing box. The extendable bellows is fixedly connected to the feeding end of the feeding pump. The cross pipe is fixedly connected to the feeding end of the extendable bellows. Multiple suction pipes are fixedly connected to the cross pipe. Multiple suction pipes are respectively used for sucking different feeds. The feeding end of the discharge pipe is fixedly connected to the discharge end of the feeding pump. The discharge end of the discharge pipe extends into the mixing box.

2. The aquaculture feed mixer of claim 1, wherein, The stirring mechanism includes a first stirring rod, a second stirring rod, multiple stirring blades, a driving motor, four belt pulleys and two belts. The first stirring rod and the second stirring rod are rotatably installed on the mixing box. Multiple stirring blades are arranged on the first stirring rod and the second stirring rod. The driving motor is fixedly installed on one side of the mixing box. Four belt pulleys are respectively sleeved on the output shafts of the first stirring rod, the second stirring rod and the driving motor. Two belts are respectively sleeved on the four belt pulleys.

3. The aquaculture feed mixer of claim 1, wherein, One side of the mixing box is fixedly installed with a lifting motor. One side of the mixing box is rotatably installed with a lifting screw. One end of the lifting screw is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the lifting motor. A sliding seat is threadedly installed on the lifting screw. The sliding seat is fixedly connected to the cross pipe. The sliding seat is in sliding fit with the mixing box.

4. The aquaculture feed mixer of claim 2, wherein, One side of the mixing box is fixedly installed with an electric telescopic rod. The output rod of the electric telescopic rod is fixedly installed with a baffle for shielding the discharge port.

5. The aquaculture feed mixer of claim 1, wherein, One side of the mixing box is provided with an observation port. A transparent observation plate is embedded in the observation port.

6. The aquaculture feed mixer of claim 1, wherein, Multiple openings are arranged on the top of the storage medicine box. Multiple sealing covers are arranged on the multiple openings. Multiple injection medicine pipes are fixedly installed with quantitative valves for controlling the amount of medicine.

7. The aquaculture feed mixer of claim 1, wherein, ​