Shellfish seafood cage filling machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to a shellfish seafood cage filling machine, and belongs to the technical field of aquaculture. Comprising a stock bin used for containing shellfish seafood and installed on a frame; a first cross beam and a second cross beam are arranged on the side part of the frame in parallel; the bearing storage mechanism is used for temporarily storing the shellfish seafood falling from the stock bin; the connecting mechanism is used for driving the pushing mechanism to move under the driving of the driving mechanism, the connecting mechanism is located between the first cross beam and the second cross beam, and the connecting mechanism moves along the second cross beam; the pushing mechanism is used for pushing the scallop shells in the bearing and storing mechanism into the scallop net cage; the driving mechanism is used for driving the connecting mechanism to move. The scallop filling machine aims at improving the scallop filling speed and efficiency and ensuring the filling quality. And by means of the design of the pushing mechanism, the bearing and storing mechanism and the connecting mechanism, the uniformity and accuracy of scallop split charging are guaranteed, the labor intensity of workers is reduced, and the requirement for human resources is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a shellfish filling machine, belonging to the field of aquaculture technology. Background Technology

[0002] Scallops are widely cultivated along the eastern coast of my country. Scallop farming primarily utilizes scallop cages for stocking. Due to varying growth rates, scallops within the same cage will differ in size after a period of cultivation. Therefore, regular sorting and secondary packaging based on size is necessary, a process known as cage filling. The filling of scallop seedlings into the cages is mainly done manually, with workers using shovels to carefully place the seedlings one by one into each compartment of the cage. The main problems with manual scallop seedling packaging are: 1. Low packaging efficiency, unable to meet the needs of large-scale stocking within a short period; 2. Poor packaging quality, resulting in uneven distribution of scallops within each compartment; 3. Long packaging time and high labor intensity.

[0003] In the prior art, Chinese utility model patent application number 202311625067.X discloses a scallop seedling packaging device. This device has a hopper at the top of a support frame, several discharge ports at the bottom of the hopper, control valves at the discharge ports, a conveyor belt below the discharge ports, a hopper below the discharge end of the conveyor belt, a discharge port at the bottom of the hopper, and a base plate at the discharge port controlled by a control mechanism for opening and closing. With this device, scallops fall onto the conveyor belt, and some scallops are prone to accidental drop and damage. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model proposes a shellfish filling machine, aiming to improve the speed and efficiency of scallop filling while ensuring filling quality. The design of the feeding mechanism, supporting and storing mechanism, and connecting mechanism ensures the uniformity and accuracy of scallop filling, reduces the labor intensity of workers, and minimizes the need for human resources.

[0005] The technical solution adopted in this utility model is a shellfish stuffing machine, including...

[0006] The hopper, used to hold shellfish and seafood, is installed on the frame;

[0007] The sides of the frame are provided with a first crossbeam and a second crossbeam that are parallel to each other;

[0008] A storage facility used for the temporary storage of shellfish that fall from the silo;

[0009] A connecting mechanism is used to drive the pushing mechanism to move under the drive of the driving mechanism. The connecting mechanism is located between the first crossbeam and the second crossbeam, and the connecting mechanism moves along the second crossbeam.

[0010] The feeding mechanism is used to push the scallop shells in the supporting and storage mechanism into the scallop cage;

[0011] A drive mechanism is used to drive the movement of the connecting mechanism.

[0012] Furthermore, the supporting storage mechanism includes a U-shaped plate, a support plate, legs, a baffle, a spring hinge, and a parallel plate. One end of the baffle is rotatably connected to the lower side wall of the discharge port of the hopper via a spring hinge, and the other end of the baffle extends into the U-shaped plate. The parallel plate is installed on the support plate, and the A-side opening of the U-shaped plate is connected and fixed to the support plate along the parallel plate. The B-side opening of the U-shaped plate is perpendicular to the setting direction of the support plate. The parallel plate, the support plate, and the baffle together partially enclose a cavity for temporarily storing shellfish. Legs are provided below the support plate.

[0013] Furthermore, the support plate is provided with a clearance opening.

[0014] Furthermore, the bottom end of the support leg is provided with a base, a screw, and a fastening nut. One end of the screw is fixed to the base, and the other end of the screw is threaded to the support leg. The fastening nut is fitted onto the screw. The height of the support plate off the ground is adjusted by adjusting the length of the screw screw screwed into the support leg.

[0015] Furthermore, the pushing mechanism includes a pushing block, an upper mounting plate, a folding plate, a connecting piece, and a double hinge. The pushing block is arranged parallel to the upper mounting plate. The folding plate and the double hinge are located on both sides of the pushing block, and both ends of the folding plate and the double hinge are connected to the pushing block and the upper mounting plate, respectively. One end of the connecting piece is connected to the folding plate, and the other end of the connecting piece is fixed to the connecting mechanism.

[0016] Furthermore, the upper mounting plate is provided with a through groove, and the folding plate has screw holes. The folding plate and the upper mounting plate are installed together by a nut assembly. The vertical height between the upper mounting plate and the push block can be adjusted by changing the relative position of the upper mounting plate and the folding plate.

[0017] Furthermore, the connecting mechanism includes a main rod, an adjusting plate, rollers, and adjusting bolts. The adjusting plate is set on three sides at both ends of the main rod by adjusting bolts, and the rollers are mounted on the adjusting plate.

[0018] Furthermore, the drive mechanism includes a PLC controller, a motor, a coupling, a bearing housing, a lead screw, a fixing component, and a mounting component; wherein the bearing housing is mounted on the frame, the mounting component is connected to the fixing component and the main rod at both ends, the lead screw passes through the fixing component, and under the drive of the PLC controller, the motor drives the coupling to move the lead screw, thereby driving the connecting mechanism to move.

[0019] Furthermore, the driving mechanism includes a U-shaped handle rod, a pad, and two fasteners. The two fasteners are screwed onto the end of the main rod. The pad is connected to the U-shaped handle rod and one of the fasteners on both sides. Under the action of external force, the U-shaped handle rod is pulled to move, thereby driving the connecting mechanism to move.

[0020] Furthermore, a spray pipe is provided above the frame, and spray nozzles are provided along the axial direction of the spray pipe.

[0021] Furthermore, the second crossbeam is provided with a stop and limit device for limiting the movement range of the connecting mechanism.

[0022] Furthermore, the inner wall of the discharge port of the hopper is provided with a rolling bearing. When the upper mounting plate contacts the rolling bearing, the rolling bearing rotates in place along the upper mounting plate. During the rotation of the rolling bearing, the upper mounting plate is pressed down.

[0023] This utility model discloses a shellfish filling machine. Compared with existing technologies, this utility model improves the speed and efficiency of scallop filling, ensures uniformity in filling, and guarantees filling quality. The design of the pushing mechanism, supporting and storing mechanism, and connecting mechanism ensures the uniformity and accuracy of scallop filling. By changing the relative position of the upper mounting plate and the folding plate, the vertical height between the upper mounting plate and the pushing block is adjusted, thereby adjusting the volume of the three-dimensional space to ensure the weight of scallops transported by the pushing mechanism each time. The addition of spray pipes provides a comfortable environment for the scallops, ensuring their survival and health. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a front-view three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a rear-view three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the rear view structure of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the storage mechanism, connecting mechanism, pushing mechanism and driving mechanism without support;

[0029] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Front view structural diagram;

[0030] Figure 6 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the connecting mechanism;

[0031] Figure 7 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of part of the storage mechanism of the central support unit;

[0032] Figure 8 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the central support storage mechanism, connecting mechanism, pushing mechanism and driving mechanism;

[0033] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the material pushing mechanism in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0034] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the material pushing mechanism in Embodiment 2 of this utility model.

[0035] The diagram shows: 1. Frame; 2. First crossbeam; 3. Second crossbeam; 4. Hopper; 5. Discharge port; 6. U-shaped plate; 7. Support plate; 8. Support leg; 9. Baffle; 10. Spring hinge; 11. Parallel plate; 12. A-side opening; 13. B-side opening; 14. Base; 15. Screw; 16. Fastening nut; 17. Clearance opening; 18. Spray pipe; 19. Rolling bearing; 20. Push block; 21. 1. Upper mounting plate; 22. Folding plate; 23. Connector; 24. Double hinge; 25. Through slot; 26. Main rod; 27. Adjusting plate; 28. Roller; 29. ​​Adjusting bolt; 30. Motor; 31. Coupling; 32. Bearing seat; 33. Lead screw; 34. Fixing component; 35. Mounting component; 36. Scallop cage; 37. Stop and limit device; 40. U-shaped handle rod; 41. Pad; 42. Fastener. Detailed Implementation

[0036] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of 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 some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit this utility model or its application or use. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0037] To further understand the content of this utility model, the technical solution will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0038] Example 1: Taking scallops as an example of shellfish, scallop cages 36 are used for aquaculture. Scallop farming is a common method. Due to the different growth rates of scallops, after a period of farming, the size of scallops in the same cage 36 will vary. Therefore, it is necessary to regularly sort and repackage the scallops according to their size. Repackaging is also called cage filling. The existing cage filling method is manual, where the number and weight of scallops in each cage 36 are determined by visual inspection, resulting in uneven filling. Manual cage filling is labor-intensive, labor-intensive, and inefficient. To address this problem, this example provides a scallop seafood cage filling machine. Figures 1-9 As shown, the system includes a frame 1 and two parallel crossbeams 2 and 3 on either side of the frame 1. The first crossbeam 2 and the second crossbeam 3 provide support tracks for the connecting mechanism, and their orientation is parallel to the direction of movement of the pushing mechanism. A hopper 4 is provided on the frame 1, which is used to hold scallops. The hopper 4 is a conical hopper with an inlet at the top and multiple outlets 5 at the bottom. In this embodiment, there are six outlets 5. Each outlet 5 has a separate support and storage mechanism below it, which temporarily stores the scallops falling from the outlet 5. In other words, the support and storage mechanism collects the scallops falling from the outlet 5 of the hopper 4 and supports the pushing mechanism. As a specific implementation of this embodiment, the support and storage mechanism includes a U-shaped plate 6, a support plate 7, a support leg 8, a baffle 9, a spring hinge 10, and a parallel plate 11. One end of the baffle 9 is installed below the side wall of the discharge port 5 of the hopper 4 via a spring hinge 10, and the other end of the baffle 9 extends into the U-shaped plate 6. The baffle 9 seals the edge of the support plate 7 to prevent scallops falling from the discharge port 5 from falling into the scallop cage 36. The parallel plate 11 is installed on the support plate 7, and the A-side opening 12 of the U-shaped plate 6 is connected and fixed to the support plate 7 along the parallel plate 11. The scallop cage 36 is placed below the B-side opening 13 of the U-shaped plate 6. The B-side opening 13 of the U-shaped plate 6 is perpendicular to the direction of the support plate 7. The parallel plate 11, the support plate 7, and the baffle 9 together form a cavity for temporarily storing shellfish. The support plate 7 is provided with a support leg 8. The pushing mechanism is connected to the connecting mechanism. The driving mechanism drives the connecting mechanism to move, which in turn drives the pushing mechanism to move. The pushing mechanism is used to push the scallops that fall into the supporting storage mechanism into the scallop cage 36 to achieve unidirectional discharge.

[0039] The connecting mechanism is used to drive the pushing mechanism to move under the drive of the driving mechanism. The connecting mechanism is installed between the first crossbeam 2 and the second crossbeam 3, and the connecting mechanism moves along the second crossbeam 3.

[0040] In a specific implementation of this embodiment, the feeding mechanism specifically includes a pusher block 20, an upper mounting plate 21, a folding plate 22, a connector 23, and a double-opening hinge 24. The pusher block 20 is arranged parallel to the upper mounting plate 21. The folding plate 22 and the double-opening hinge 24 are located on both sides of the pusher block 20, and both ends of the folding plate 22 and the double-opening hinge 24 are connected to the pusher block 20 and the upper mounting plate 21, respectively. One end of the connector 23 is connected to the folding plate 22. The other end of the connector 23 of each feeding mechanism is individually fixed to the main rod 26 in the connecting mechanism, ensuring that the scallops falling from each outlet 5 fall synchronously into each compartment of the scallop cage 36. The side where the double-opening hinge 24 is located is between the parallel plates 11. The parallel plates 11, the support plate 7, the baffle 9, and the feeding mechanism together form a three-dimensional space.

[0041] To facilitate control over the weight of the scallops falling into the support and storage mechanism, the upper mounting plate 21 is provided with a through groove 25, and the folding plate 22 has screw holes. The folding plate 22 and the upper mounting plate 21 are installed together by a nut assembly. By changing the relative position of the upper mounting plate 21 and the folding plate 22, the vertical height between the upper mounting plate 21 and the pusher block 20 is adjusted, thereby adjusting the volume of the three-dimensional space and accurately controlling the weight of the scallops pushed each time, with a weight error of ≤±3% for each push. The height of the support plate 7 is adjusted by the screw 15 to further adapt to scallops of different sizes. In this embodiment, the double hinge 24 is set at a right angle to the upper mounting plate 21. Since the scallops are all of the same size during cage filling, the weight of the scallops falling into the cage can be obtained based on the volume of the three-dimensional space. Furthermore, the bottom end of the support leg 8 is provided with a base 14, a screw 15 and a fastening nut 16. One end of the screw 15 is fixed to the base 14, and the other end of the screw 15 is threaded to the support leg 8. The fastening nut 16 is fitted onto the screw 15. The height of the support plate 7 off the ground is adjusted by adjusting the length of the screw 15 screwed into the support leg 8, thereby adjusting the vertical height between the discharge port 5 and the support plate 7. However, this is on the premise that the push block 20 is located on the support plate 7 and the upper mounting plate 21 can fit against the discharge port 5.

[0042] In this embodiment, the connecting mechanism includes a main rod 26, an adjusting plate 27, rollers 28, and adjusting bolts 29. The adjusting plate 27 is mounted on three sides at both ends of the main rod 26 via the adjusting bolts 29. The three rollers 28 are respectively mounted on the adjusting plate 27, with one roller 28 contacting the first crossbeam 2 and the remaining two rollers 28 contacting the second crossbeam 3. The support plate 7 has a clearance opening 17, and one end of the connector 23 passes through the clearance opening 17 and is fixed to the main rod 26.

[0043] To achieve automated production, the drive mechanism includes a PLC controller, a motor 30, a coupling 31, a bearing housing 32, a lead screw 33, a fixing component 34, and a mounting component 35. The bearing housing 32 is mounted on the frame 1. The mounting component 35 is connected to the fixing component 34 and the main rod 26 at both ends. The lead screw 33 passes through the fixing component 34. Under the drive of the PLC controller, the motor 30 drives the coupling 31 to move the lead screw 33, which in turn moves the connecting mechanism. That is, the three rollers 28 move along the first crossbeam 2 and the second crossbeam 3, which in turn moves the pushing mechanism. Specifically, when motor 30 rotates forward, it drives the pushing mechanism to move the scallops towards the U-shaped plate 6, which in turn causes the scallops to push the baffle 9 to overcome the force of the spring hinge 10 and flip over. That is, the bottom end of the baffle 9 rotates diagonally upward, providing a falling channel for the scallops to fall. Thus, the scallops fall along the U-shaped plate 6 into the scallop cage 36. After all the scallops have detached from the support plate 7, the baffle 9 resets under the action of the spring hinge 10. After completing one pushing operation, when motor 30 rotates in reverse, it drives the pushing mechanism to move away from the baffle 9 and return to its original position to wait for the next pushing operation. That is, the pushing mechanism resets.

[0044] To ensure the accuracy of the movement of the connecting mechanism and to avoid safety malfunctions, the second crossbeam 3 is provided with a stop limiting device 37 for limiting the movement range of the connecting mechanism. In this embodiment, the stop limiting device 37 is a stopper, which is connected to the PLC controller. The stoppers are respectively set on both sides of the main rod 26 to realize the linkage between the stopper, the motor 30 and the PLC controller, avoid collision with the frame 1, and ensure the accuracy and safety of the movement.

[0045] To ensure the survival rate of scallops during the cage filling process, a good aquatic environment needs to be provided for the scallops. Therefore, a spray pipe 18 is provided above the frame 1, and multiple spray nozzles are provided along the axial direction of the spray pipe 18. The spray nozzles are aligned with the feed bin 4 to inject water into the scallops in the feed bin 4 and keep the scallops moist.

[0046] Furthermore, the inner wall of the discharge port 5 of the hopper 4 is provided with a rolling bearing 19. When the upper mounting plate 21 contacts the rolling bearing 19, the rolling bearing 19 rotates in place along the upper mounting plate 21. During the rotation of the rolling bearing 19, it presses the upper mounting plate 21.

[0047] Each discharge port 5 has a corresponding support and storage mechanism and a pushing mechanism to adapt to each compartment of the scallop cage 36. The support and storage mechanism and the pushing mechanism constitute static packaging, which avoids the accidental slippage and damage of scallops when they fall onto the conveyor belt, as is the case in the prior art.

[0048] Example 2: Figures 1-10As shown, unlike Embodiment 1, this embodiment uses a manual device for filling the scallop cage. In this specific implementation, the driving mechanism includes a U-shaped handle rod 40, a pad 41, and two fasteners 42. Each of the two fasteners 42 has a groove on one side to accommodate the main rod 26. The two fasteners 42 are fastened together and fixed to the end of the main rod 26 with screws. The pad 41 is connected to the U-shaped handle rod 40 and one of the fasteners 42 on both sides respectively. Manually pulling the U-shaped handle rod 40 moves the connecting mechanism. In this embodiment, the double-opening hinge 24 and the upper mounting plate 21 are set at an acute angle, thus changing the volume of the three-dimensional space compared to Embodiment 1, and consequently changing the weight of the scallops pushed in each time. In this embodiment, the stop and limit device 37 consists of two limit plates, which are respectively set on both sides of the main rod 26 to prevent the connecting mechanism from exceeding its travel range. The position of the two limit plates is required to ensure that the pushing mechanism can smoothly push out the scallop and reset itself, while also ensuring that the connecting mechanism and the pushing mechanism will not collide with the frame 1 or other components during movement. The dual-mode drive (automatic / manual) meets the needs of diverse production scenarios.

[0049] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A machine for filling a cage with shellfish, characterised in that, include: The hopper (4) is used to hold shellfish and seafood and is installed on the frame (1); The side of the frame (1) is provided with a first crossbeam (2) and a second crossbeam (3) that are parallel to each other; A support storage facility for temporarily storing shellfish that have fallen from the silo (4); A connecting mechanism is used to drive the pushing mechanism to move under the drive of the driving mechanism. The connecting mechanism is located between the first crossbeam (2) and the second crossbeam (3), and the connecting mechanism moves along the second crossbeam (3). The feeding mechanism is used to push the scallop shells in the supporting storage mechanism into the scallop net cage (36); A drive mechanism is used to drive the movement of the connecting mechanism.

2. A machine for filling a cage with shellfish according to claim 1, wherein The supporting storage mechanism includes a U-shaped plate (6), a support plate (7), a support leg (8), a baffle (9), a spring hinge (10), and a parallel plate (11). One end of the baffle (9) is rotatably connected to the lower side wall of the discharge port (5) of the hopper (4) via the spring hinge (10), and the other end of the baffle (9) extends into the U-shaped plate (6). The parallel plate (11) is installed on the support plate (7). The A-side opening (12) of the U-shaped plate (6) is connected and fixed to the support plate (7) along the parallel plate (11). The B-side opening (13) of the U-shaped plate (6) is perpendicular to the setting direction of the support plate (7). The parallel plate (11), the support plate (7), and the baffle (9) together form a cavity for temporarily storing shellfish. The support leg (8) is provided below the support plate (7).

3. A machine for filling a cage with shellfish according to claim 2, wherein The bottom end of the support leg (8) is provided with a base (14), a screw (15) and a fastening nut (16). One end of the screw (15) is fixed on the base (14), and the other end of the screw (15) is threaded to the support leg (8). The fastening nut (16) is fitted on the screw (15). The height of the support plate (7) off the ground is adjusted by adjusting the length of the screw (15) screwed into the support leg (8).

4. The machine according to claim 1, wherein The pushing mechanism includes a push block (20), an upper mounting plate (21), a folding plate (22), a connector (23), and a double hinge (24). The push block (20) is arranged parallel to the upper mounting plate (21). The folding plate (22) and the double hinge (24) are located on both sides of the push block (20), and the two ends of the folding plate (22) and the double hinge (24) are connected to the push block (20) and the upper mounting plate (21), respectively. One end of the connector (23) is connected to the folding plate (22), and the other end of the connector (23) is fixed to the connecting mechanism.

5. A shellfish stuffing machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The upper mounting plate (21) is provided with a through groove (25), and the folding plate (22) is provided with a screw hole. The folding plate (22) and the upper mounting plate (21) are installed together by a nut assembly. The vertical height between the upper mounting plate (21) and the push block (20) is adjusted by changing the relative position of the upper mounting plate (21) and the folding plate (22).

6. The machine according to claim 1, wherein The connecting mechanism includes a main rod (26), an adjusting plate (27), a roller (28), and an adjusting bolt (29). The adjusting plate (27) is set on three sides at both ends of the main rod (26) by the adjusting bolt (29), and the roller (28) is mounted on the adjusting plate (27).

7. The machine according to claim 1, wherein The drive mechanism includes a PLC controller, a motor (30), a coupling (31), a bearing housing (32), a lead screw (33), a fixing part (34), and a mounting part (35); wherein the bearing housing (32) is mounted on the frame (1), the mounting part (35) is connected to the fixing part (34) and the connecting mechanism at both ends respectively, the lead screw (33) passes through the fixing part (34), and under the drive of the PLC controller, the motor (30) drives the coupling (31) to move the lead screw (33), thereby moving the connecting mechanism.

8. The machine according to claim 1, wherein The drive mechanism includes a U-shaped handle rod (40), a pad (41), and two fasteners (42). The two fasteners (42) are screwed onto the ends of the connecting mechanism. The pad (41) is connected to the U-shaped handle rod (40) and one of the fasteners (42) on both sides respectively. Under the action of external force, the U-shaped handle rod (40) is pulled to move, thereby driving the connecting mechanism to move.

9. The machine according to claim 1, wherein A spray pipe (18) is provided above the frame (1), and a spray nozzle is provided along the axial direction of the spray pipe (18).

10. The machine according to claim 1, wherein The second crossbeam (3) is provided with a stop and limit device (37) for limiting the movement range of the connecting mechanism.

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