Automatic proportioning and feeding device for aquaculture

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of aquaculture feed feeding, in particular to an automatic proportioning and feeding device for aquaculture, which comprises a mixing box, three temporary storage buckets are mounted at the top end of the mixing box, and transparent plates are embedded on the side surfaces of the three temporary storage buckets. The feed storage device has the advantages that the three baffles are connected with the bottom ends of the three temporary storage barrels in a sliding mode, then the three fixing rings are adjusted to be at different heights according to the proportion of feed, the three control valves are opened, the feed in the storage box enters the three temporary storage barrels, after the feed reaches a set feed level, the feed level sensor sends a signal to the controller, and the controller controls the three temporary storage barrels to work. The controller controls the three control valves to be closed, then the electric push rod is shortened, feed is automatically proportioned and mixed, finally, the spiral conveyor is controlled to be powered on to operate, the mixed feed is discharged, and automatic feeding is completed, the overall structure is simple, use is convenient, the mixing and feeding efficiency is greatly improved, and the labor intensity of workers is relieved. Therefore, the problems in the prior art are effectively solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of aquaculture feed application technology, and in particular to an automatic feed dispensing device for aquaculture. Background Technology

[0002] Feeding in aquaculture refers to the act of artificially introducing feed into the aquaculture water to meet the nutritional needs of aquatic animals. Its core functions include providing energy, promoting growth, and maintaining ecological balance at stocking densities. Reasonable feeding can provide essential nutrients such as protein, fat, and vitamins, accelerate the growth rate of fish, shrimp, and crabs, shorten the breeding cycle, and increase yield. It covers processed products such as compound feed, fish meal, and corn flour, and has the characteristics of controllable nutrition and easy large-scale use.

[0003] Traditional feed delivery typically involves manual weighing and mixing, followed by loading onto a ship and feeding it along a designated route. However, manual feeding is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and inefficient. Therefore, an automatic feed dispensing device for aquaculture is proposed to address these issues. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide an automatic proportioning and feeding device for aquaculture, which effectively solves the deficiencies of the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, one embodiment of this utility model provides an automatic proportioning and feeding device for aquaculture, including a mixing tank. Three temporary storage bins are mounted on the top of the mixing tank, and transparent plates are embedded in the sides of each of the three bins. A fixing ring is mounted in the middle of the side of each of the three temporary storage bins. A material level sensor is mounted on the outer wall of each of the three fixing rings near the transparent plate. A control valve is mounted on the top of each of the three temporary storage bins, and a storage tank is mounted on the top of each of the three bins. An electric push rod is mounted on the top of one side of the mixing tank, and three baffles are mounted on its output end. The three baffles are slidably connected to the bottom of the three temporary storage bins. An inclined upward-placed screw conveyor is mounted on the bottom of the other side of the mixing tank. A controller is mounted at one corner of the mixing tank, and it is electrically connected to the material level sensor, the control valve, and the electric push rod via wires.

[0006] Preferably, in any of the above embodiments, the top surface of the mixing box has three through holes, and each of the three holes is connected to the bottom of a three temporary storage container. In this embodiment, the bottom of the three temporary storage containers has a U-shaped groove, which provides an installation position for the baffle. The baffle and the U-shaped groove cooperate to seal the bottom of the three temporary storage containers and prevent feed leakage. The inner diameter of the three through holes is the same as the inner diameter of the three temporary storage containers, which facilitates the feed to enter the interior of the mixing box.

[0007] Preferably, in any of the above embodiments, the inner wall of the mixing box near the through hole is equipped with multiple stepped baffles, and the bottom end of the mixing box away from the screw conveyor is provided with an angle. This embodiment facilitates the dispersion of the incoming feed, which falls along the mixing box and is then mixed and stored inside the mixing box. The angle facilitates the flow of the feed, allowing it to enter the feed inlet of the screw conveyor, which is convenient for the subsequent operation of the screw conveyor to transport the mixed feed out.

[0008] Preferably, in any of the above embodiments, a support base and two guide rails are sequentially installed at the top of the mixing box on the side away from the screw conveyor. One end of the electric push rod is fixedly connected to the support base, and one side of the three baffles is fixedly connected to a metal plate and slidably connected to the two guide rails. In this embodiment, the guide rails facilitate the guidance and support of the horizontal movement of the three baffles, and the support base facilitates the provision of a stable installation position for the electric push rod, allowing the electric push rod to be installed horizontally and facilitating the horizontal sliding of the three baffles.

[0009] Preferably, one of the above-mentioned solutions is that fasteners are installed on the side of the three fixing rings away from the material level sensors. This solution facilitates the loosening of the three fixing rings by unscrewing the fasteners, allowing them to slide up and down along the outer wall of the temporary storage tank. This allows adjustment of the height of the three material level sensors, which in turn regulates the amount of feed entering the temporary storage tank, thus achieving automatic proportioning.

[0010] Preferably, one end of the screw conveyor is equipped with a support frame, and a guide trough is installed on one side of the support frame. The guide trough is inverted V-shaped. This design facilitates the guidance of the mixed feed discharged from the screw conveyor, and the guide trough also facilitates the dispersion of the mixed feed, so that the mixed feed is evenly distributed in the water, making it convenient for fish to feed.

[0011] This utility model has the following advantages:

[0012] 1. This automatic feed dispensing device for aquaculture comprises a mixing tank, a temporary storage tank, a feed level sensor, control valves, and an electric push rod. The output end of the electric push rod is equipped with three baffles, which are slidably connected to the bottom of three temporary storage tanks. Based on the feed ratio, three fixed rings are adjusted to different heights, opening three control valves and allowing feed from the storage tank to enter the three temporary storage tanks. When the predetermined feed level is reached, the feed level sensor sends a signal to the controller, which then closes the three control valves. The electric push rod then shortens, automatically mixing the feed. Finally, the screw conveyor is powered on to discharge the mixed feed, completing the automatic dispensing process. The overall structure is simple, easy to use, and significantly improves mixing and dispensing efficiency, effectively solving the problems existing in current technologies.

[0013] 2. This automatic proportioning and feeding device for aquaculture features a mixing tank with multiple baffles arranged in a trapezoidal pattern near a temporary storage tank. An electric push rod shortens, causing the baffles to slide out, dispersing the feed through the baffles. The feed is then mixed and temporarily stored inside the mixing tank. A support frame with a guide trough on one side allows the feed to slide out through the guide trough after being discharged by a screw conveyor, thus completing the feeding operation. Compared to traditional manual feeding, this device disperses the feed more effectively, preventing accumulation and facilitating feeding by fish, making it easier for fish to consume. This design facilitates widespread adoption. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a first-view structural diagram of the entire utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a second-view structural diagram of the entire utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the mixing box structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the support frame structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the baffle structure of this utility model.

[0020] In the diagram: 1-mixing box, 2-support frame, 3-guide channel, 4-screw conveyor, 5-level sensor, 6-storage box, 7-control valve, 8-temporary storage tank, 9-electric push rod, 10-guide rail, 11-transparent plate, 12-support base, 13-fixing ring, 14-baffle, 15-stop bar. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the following description.

[0022] like Figures 1 to 6As shown, an automatic proportioning and feeding device for aquaculture includes a mixing tank 1. Three temporary storage tanks 8 are installed at the top of the mixing tank 1, and transparent plates 11 are embedded on the sides of each of the three tanks. Fixing rings 13 are installed in the middle of the sides of each of the three temporary storage tanks 8. Material level sensors 5 are installed on the outer walls of each of the three fixing rings 13 near the transparent plates 11. Control valves 7 are installed at the top of each of the three temporary storage tanks 8, and storage tanks 6 are installed at the top of each of the three tanks. An electric push rod 9 is installed at the top of one side of the mixing tank 1, and three baffles 14 are installed at its output end. The three baffles 14 are slidably connected to the bottom of the three temporary storage tanks 8 respectively. An inclined upward-placed screw conveyor 4 is installed at the bottom of the other side of the mixing tank 1. A controller is installed at one corner of the mixing tank 1, which is electrically connected to the material level sensors 5, control valves 7 and electric push rod 9 respectively through wires.

[0023] The controller uses a PLC to receive signals from three level sensors 5 and control the opening and closing of the corresponding control valves 7. When all three control valves 7 are closed, the controller sends a running signal to the electric push rod 9, causing the electric push rod 9 to shorten its movement and slide out the baffle 14, allowing the feed to enter the interior of the mixing box 1. After a certain delay, the controller controls the electric push rod 9 to run again, pushing the baffle 14 to seal the bottom of the three temporary storage tanks 8.

[0024] The top surface of the mixing box 1 has three through holes, which are respectively connected to the bottom of the three temporary storage tanks 8. As an optional technical solution of this utility model, the bottom of the three temporary storage tanks 8 has a U-shaped groove, which provides an installation position for the baffle 14. By cooperating with the U-shaped groove, the bottom of the three temporary storage tanks 8 can be sealed to prevent feed leakage. The inner diameter of the three through holes is the same as the inner diameter of the three temporary storage tanks 8, which facilitates the feed to enter the interior of the mixing box 1.

[0025] Multiple stepped baffles 15 are installed on the inner wall of the mixing box 1 near the through hole. The bottom end of the mixing box 1 away from the screw conveyor 4 is provided with an angle. As an optional technical solution of this utility model, this facilitates the dispersion of the incoming feed and its falling along the mixing box 1. The feed is then mixed and stored inside the mixing box 1. The angle facilitates the flow of the feed, allowing it to enter the feed inlet of the screw conveyor 4, which is convenient for the subsequent operation of the screw conveyor 4 to transport the mixed feed out.

[0026] A support base 12 and two guide rails 10 are sequentially installed at the top of the mixing box 1 on the side away from the screw conveyor 4. One end of the electric push rod 9 is fixedly connected to the support base 12. The metal plates on one side of the three baffles 14 are fixedly connected and slidably connected to the two guide rails 10. As an optional technical solution of this utility model, the guide rails 10 facilitate the guidance and support of the horizontal movement of the three baffles 14, and the support base 12 facilitates the provision of a stable installation position for the electric push rod 9, so that the electric push rod 9 is installed horizontally and can easily drive the three baffles 14 to slide horizontally.

[0027] Fasteners are installed on the side of the three fixing rings 13 away from the material level sensor 5. As an optional technical solution of this utility model, this makes it easy to loosen the three fixing rings 13 by loosening the fasteners, so that they can slide up and down along the outer wall of the temporary storage tank 8 to adjust the height of the three material level sensors 5, thereby adjusting the amount of feed entering the temporary storage tank 8 and realizing automatic proportioning.

[0028] A support frame 2 is installed at one end of the screw conveyor 4, and a guide trough 3 is installed on one side of the support frame 2. The guide trough 3 is inverted V-shaped. As an optional technical solution of this utility model, it is convenient to guide the mixed feed discharged from the screw conveyor 4. At the same time, the guide trough 3 facilitates the dispersion of the mixed feed, so that the mixed feed is evenly placed in the water, making it convenient for fish to feed.

[0029] This automatic feed dispensing device for aquaculture requires the following steps to be used:

[0030] 1) When in use, the feeding device is installed on the hull as a whole, and the feed is poured into the storage tank 6 at the same time;

[0031] 2) According to the feed ratio, adjust the position of the three level sensors 5 and open the control valve 7 to allow the feed to enter the temporary storage tank 8. When the three level sensors 5 are in position, control the three control valves 7 to close.

[0032] 3) After all three control valves 7 are closed, the controller controls the electric push rod 9 to shorten, causing the baffle 14 to slide out from the bottom of the three temporary storage tanks 8;

[0033] 4) The feed falls from three temporary storage bins 8, becomes loose and mixes with each other as it passes through multiple baffles 15, and is then stored inside the mixing box 1;

[0034] 5) When the screw conveyor 4 is powered on, it transports the feed inside the mixing box 1 to the top of the guide trough 3. The feed slides down to both sides along the guide trough 3, which facilitates the feeding operation.

[0035] In summary, the user operates the system by setting up a mixing tank 1, a temporary storage tank 8, a level sensor 5, a control valve 7, and an electric push rod 9. The output end of the electric push rod 9 is equipped with three baffles 14, which are slidably connected to the bottom of the three temporary storage tanks 8. Based on the feed ratio, the three fixing rings 13 are adjusted to different heights, opening the three control valves 7. Feed from the storage tank 6 enters the three temporary storage tanks 8. When the designated feed level is reached, the level sensor 5 sends a signal to the controller, which then closes the three control valves 7. The electric push rod 9 then shortens, automatically mixing the feed. Finally, the screw conveyor 4 is powered on to discharge the mixed feed, completing the automatic feeding process. The overall structure is simple and easy to use. This method is convenient and greatly improves mixing and feeding efficiency, effectively solving the problems existing in the current technology. By setting up a mixing box 1, which is equipped with multiple baffles 15, the baffles 15 are arranged in a trapezoidal shape inside the temporary storage tank 8. Then, the electric push rod 9 shortens its movement, causing the baffle 14 to slide out. The feed is dispersed by the multiple baffles 15, then mixed, and temporarily stored inside the mixing box 1. By setting up a support frame 2, a guide channel 3 is installed on one side of the support frame 2. After the feed is discharged by the screw conveyor 4, it slides down to both sides of the guide channel 3 and enters the water, completing the feed feeding operation. Compared with the traditional manual feeding, the feed is more dispersed, avoiding feed accumulation, making it easier for fish to feed, and facilitating its promotion and use.

[0036] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An automatic proportioning and feeding device for aquaculture, characterized in that: The mixture includes a mixing tank (1), with three temporary storage tanks (8) installed on the top of the mixing tank (1), and transparent plates (11) embedded on the sides of each of the three tanks. Fixing rings (13) are installed in the middle of the sides of each of the three temporary storage tanks (8). Material level sensors (5) are installed on the outer walls of the three fixing rings (13) near the transparent plates (11). Control valves (7) are installed on the top of each of the three temporary storage tanks (8), and storage tanks (6) are installed on the top of each of the three tanks. An electric push rod (9) is installed on the top of one side of the mixing tank (1), and three baffles (14) are installed at its output end. The three baffles (14) are slidably connected to the bottom of the three temporary storage tanks (8). A screw conveyor (4) is installed at the bottom of the other side of the mixing tank (1) and is placed at an upward angle. A controller is installed at one corner of the mixing tank (1), which is electrically connected to the material level sensor (5), the control valve (7), and the electric push rod (9) through wires.

2. The automatic proportioning and feeding device for aquaculture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top surface of the mixing box (1) has three through holes, and the three holes are respectively connected to the bottom of the three temporary storage buckets (8).

3. The automatic proportioning and feeding device for aquaculture according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mixing box (1) has multiple stepped baffles (15) installed on the inner wall near the through hole, and the bottom end of the mixing box (1) on the side away from the screw conveyor (4) is provided with an angle.

4. The automatic proportioning and feeding device for aquaculture according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top of the mixing box (1) away from the screw conveyor (4) is equipped with a support base (12) and two guide rails (10) in sequence. One end of the electric push rod (9) is fixedly connected to the support base (12). The metal plates on one side of the three baffles (14) are fixedly connected and slidably connected to the two guide rails (10).

5. The automatic proportioning and feeding device for aquaculture according to claim 4, characterized in that: Fasteners are installed on the side of the three retaining rings (13) away from the level sensor (5).

6. The automatic proportioning and feeding device for aquaculture according to claim 5, characterized in that: One end of the screw conveyor (4) is equipped with a support frame (2), and a guide groove (3) is installed on one side of the support frame (2). The guide groove (3) is in the shape of an inverted V.

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