Movable breeding platform
By designing a mobile aquaculture platform that integrates a propulsion vessel and aquaculture facilities, the problems of large platform size and low deployment efficiency in existing technologies have been solved, enabling flexible movement and precise deployment, thereby improving aquaculture efficiency and product quality.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JIANGSU SHIPBUILDING & MARINE ENGINEERING DESIGN & RESEARCH INSTITUTE CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-01
AI Technical Summary
Existing mobile aquaculture platforms are bulky and unsuitable for small-scale farming. Feeding requires manual operation, which reduces efficiency and increases work complexity.
A mobile aquaculture platform was designed, comprising a drive boat and an aquaculture mechanism. It uses components such as aquaculture boxes, guardrails, observation platforms, partitions, servo motors, and threaded rods to enable flexible movement of the aquaculture platform and precise feed delivery. It is equipped with a sealing mechanism to prevent the feed from getting damp and spoiling.
It enables flexible movement of the aquaculture platform and zoned cultivation of various types of aquatic products, improving aquaculture efficiency and product quality, reducing feed waste, and ensuring operational safety and feed quality.
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Abstract
Description
A mobile aquaculture platform Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of mobile aquaculture technology, specifically a mobile aquaculture platform. Background Technology
[0002] In today's aquaculture sector, traditional methods face numerous challenges. Taking mariculture as an example, traditional models rely heavily on shallow coastal mudflats to cultivate marine aquatic economic plants and animals. However, suitable shallow coastal mudflat sites are not only scarce but also have stringent requirements regarding site conditions, such as water flow, water depth, and seabed composition. This significantly limits the widespread adoption of mariculture. To overcome this bottleneck, offshore aquaculture platforms have emerged. These platforms can be anchored in nearshore areas, reducing site limitations to some extent and providing a new avenue for the large-scale development of mariculture.
[0003] Currently, there are various types of marine aquaculture platforms on the market, mainly including gravity cages, truss cages, and large aquaculture vessels. Gravity cages are usually made of high-density polyethylene pipes or galvanized steel pipes to create a floating frame. Although the cost is relatively low, they cannot be moved or used for classified aquaculture and can only cultivate one species.
[0004] According to the description in a mobile aquaculture platform published on the patent website (authorization announcement number: CN221812981U), the mobile aquaculture platform includes a "main platform, lifeboats" and other components to carry out aquaculture work.
[0005] Regarding the above description, the applicant believes the following issues exist:
[0006] This mobile aquaculture platform utilizes a main platform and lifeboats to carry out aquaculture operations. However, this platform is primarily used for aquaculture operations via a large-scale vessel, making it unsuitable for small-scale operations. Furthermore, it cannot automatically feed the animals, requiring manual feeding by staff. The large number of feeding pods reduces feeding efficiency and increases operational complexity. Therefore, improvements to this platform are necessary. Summary of the Invention
[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide a mobile aquaculture platform to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a mobile aquaculture platform, including a drive boat, an aquaculture mechanism is provided on the rear side of the drive boat, and a sealing mechanism is provided on the top of the aquaculture mechanism;
[0009] The aquaculture facility includes an aquaculture box, which is fixedly connected to the rear of the drive vessel. A protective railing is fixedly connected to the top of the aquaculture box, and an observation platform is fixedly connected to the perimeter of the protective railing. A first partition is fixedly connected to the inner side of the aquaculture box, and a second partition is fixedly connected to the inner side of the aquaculture box. A fixed frame is fixedly connected to the top of the protective railing, and a first servo motor is fixedly connected to the right side of the fixed frame. A threaded rod is fixedly connected to the left side of the first servo motor, and a movable frame is threadedly connected to the perimeter of the threaded rod. A storage box is fixedly connected to the top of the movable frame, and a feeding pipe is fixedly connected to the bottom of the storage box. A second servo motor is fixedly connected to the front of the feeding pipe, and a rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the rear of the second servo motor. A baffle is fixedly connected to the perimeter of the rotating shaft.
[0010] Preferably, there are six second partitions, which are symmetrically distributed on the front and rear sides of the first partition, so as to form multiple breeding areas in the breeding box under the action of the first and second partitions.
[0011] Preferably, the threaded rod is rotatably connected to the fixed frame on the left side, the movable frame is slidably connected to the fixed frame, the bottom of the storage box is in contact with the top of the fixed frame, the rear side of the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the inside of the feeding pipe, and the baffle is rotatably connected to the inside of the feeding pipe, so as to facilitate the movement of the movable frame by driving the threaded rod.
[0012] Preferably, two drive boats are provided, which are symmetrically distributed on the front and rear sides of the breeding box to facilitate the movement of the breeding box by driving the drive boats.
[0013] Preferably, there are two sets of feeding pipes, second servo motors, rotating shafts and baffles. The two sets of feeding pipes, second servo motors, rotating shafts and baffles are symmetrically distributed at the bottom of the storage box, and the storage box is divided, which facilitates feeding the aquaculture feed in the storage box through the feeding pipes.
[0014] Preferably, the sealing mechanism includes a movable seat, which is fixedly connected to the left side of the storage box. A sealing cover is slidably connected inside the movable seat. The sealing cover is disposed on the top of the storage box. A locator is fixedly connected inside the sealing cover. A limiting frame is slidably connected inside the movable seat. The limiting frame is disposed on the left side of the sealing cover. A limiting shaft is threadedly connected inside the limiting frame. The right side of the limiting shaft is threadedly connected to the inside of the storage box. A protective sleeve is sleeved around the limiting shaft.
[0015] Preferably, the bottom of the sealing cover is in contact with the top of the storage box, the right side of the limiting frame is in contact with the left side of the storage box, and the left and right sides of the protective sleeve are in contact with the right side of the limiting frame and the left side of the storage box, respectively, so as to facilitate sealing the top of the storage box through the sealing cover.
[0016] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a mobile aquaculture platform with the following advantages:
[0017] 1. This mobile aquaculture platform, through its aquaculture mechanism and two symmetrically distributed drive boats, allows for flexible movement within the waters, rapid adjustment of the aquaculture area, and adaptation to different aquatic environments and aquaculture needs. The first partition and six symmetrically distributed second partitions within the aquaculture tank scientifically divide the aquaculture space, enabling the separate cultivation of various aquatic species, avoiding species mixing, improving aquaculture efficiency and product quality, and facilitating classification management and harvesting operations. A first servo motor drives a threaded rod to rotate, causing the mobile frame and storage tank to move laterally, enabling precise feed delivery to different areas of the aquaculture tank. A second servo motor drives a rotating shaft and baffles to rotate, precisely adjusting the feeding speed and feed quantity by controlling the baffle opening angle, avoiding feed waste. Two symmetrically distributed feeding components can simultaneously deliver different types of feed to meet diverse aquaculture needs. The addition of guardrails and observation platforms ensures the safety of personnel operating on the aquaculture platform and facilitates comprehensive observation of aquatic growth within the aquaculture tanks.
[0018] 2. This mobile aquaculture platform, through its sealing mechanism, allows the storage box to be sealed when the feed is stored, preventing the feed from getting damp or spoiling. The limiting structure composed of the limiting frame and the limiting shaft further secures the sealing cover, improving the sealing performance, extending the shelf life of the feed, and ensuring feed quality. The protective sleeve protects the limiting shaft from corrosion. Attached Figure Description
[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments 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.
[0020] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;
[0021] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the left-side structure of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the aquaculture facility structure;
[0023] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the top structure of the breeding box;
[0024] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the fixed frame cross-section structure;
[0025] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of the storage box;
[0026] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the sealing mechanism.
[0027] In the diagram: 1. Drive boat; 2. Aquaculture mechanism; 3. Sealing mechanism; 21. Aquaculture box; 22. Guardrail; 23. Observation platform; 24. Fixed frame; 25. First servo motor; 26. First partition; 27. Second partition; 28. Threaded rod; 29. Moving frame; 291. Storage box; 292. Feed pipe; 293. Second servo motor; 294. Rotating shaft; 295. Baffle; 31. Moving seat; 32. Sealing cover; 33. Positioner; 34. Limiting frame; 35. Limiting shaft; 36. Protective sleeve. Detailed Implementation
[0028] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0029] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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.
[0030] This utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0031] Example 1
[0032] Please refer to Figures 1-7. This utility model provides a technical solution: a mobile aquaculture platform, including a drive boat 1, an aquaculture mechanism 2 is provided on the rear side of the drive boat 1, and a sealing mechanism 3 is provided on the top of the aquaculture mechanism 2.
[0033] The aquaculture facility 2 includes an aquaculture box 21, which is fixedly connected to the rear of the drive vessel 1. A protective railing 22 is fixedly connected to the top of the aquaculture box 21, and an observation platform 23 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the protective railing 22. A first partition 26 and a second partition 27 are fixedly connected to the inner side of the aquaculture box 21. A fixed frame 24 is fixedly connected to the top of the protective railing 22. A first servo motor 25 is fixedly connected to the right side of the fixed frame 24. A threaded rod 28 is fixedly connected to the left side of the first servo motor 25. A movable frame 29 is threadedly connected to the outer side of the threaded rod 28. A storage box 291 is fixedly connected to the top of the movable frame 29. A feed pipe 292 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the storage box 291. A second servo motor 293 is fixedly connected to the front of the feed pipe 292. A rotating shaft 294 is fixedly connected to the rear of the second servo motor 293. A baffle 295 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the rotating shaft 294.
[0034] There are six second partitions 27, which are symmetrically distributed on the front and rear sides of the first partition 26, so that multiple breeding areas can be formed in the breeding box 21 under the action of the first partition 26 and the second partition 27.
[0035] The threaded rod 28 is rotatably connected to the fixed frame 24 on the left side, the movable frame 29 is slidably connected to the fixed frame 24, the bottom of the storage box 291 is in contact with the top of the fixed frame 24, the rear side of the rotating shaft 294 is rotatably connected to the inside of the feed pipe 292, and the baffle 295 is rotatably connected to the inside of the feed pipe 292, so as to facilitate the movement of the movable frame 29 by driving the threaded rod 28. There are two drive boats 1, which are symmetrically distributed on the front and rear sides of the breeding box 21, so as to facilitate the movement of the breeding box 21 by driving the drive boats 1.
[0036] Two sets of feeding pipe 292, second servo motor 293, rotating shaft 294 and baffle 295 are provided. The two sets of feeding pipe 292, second servo motor 293, rotating shaft 294 and baffle 295 are symmetrically distributed at the bottom of storage box 291, and the storage box 291 is divided, which facilitates feeding the aquaculture feed in storage box 291 through feeding pipe 292.
[0037] Example 2
[0038] Please refer to Figures 1-7. Based on Embodiment 1, the sealing mechanism 3 further includes a movable seat 31, which is fixedly connected to the left side of the storage box 291. A sealing cover 32 is slidably connected inside the movable seat 31. The sealing cover 32 is located on the top of the storage box 291. A locator 33 is fixedly connected inside the sealing cover 32. A limit frame 34 is slidably connected inside the movable seat 31. The limit frame 34 is located on the left side of the sealing cover 32. A limit shaft 35 is threadedly connected inside the limit frame 34. The right side of the limit shaft 35 is threadedly connected to the inside of the storage box 291. A protective sleeve 36 is sleeved around the limit shaft 35.
[0039] The bottom of the sealing cover 32 is in contact with the top of the storage box 291, the right side of the limiting frame 34 is in contact with the left side of the storage box 291, and the left and right sides of the protective cover 36 are in contact with the right side of the limiting frame 34 and the left side of the storage box 291, respectively, so as to facilitate sealing the top of the storage box 291 through the sealing cover 32.
[0040] In actual operation, when this device is used, the first partition 26 and six symmetrically distributed second partitions 27 in the breeding box 21 scientifically divide the breeding space, realize the separate breeding of various types of aquatic products, avoid species mixing, improve breeding efficiency and product quality, and facilitate classification management and harvesting operations. One species can be bred in the area in front of the first partition 26, and another species can be bred in the area behind the first partition 26, or different species can be bred in the areas in front of and behind the first partition 26. The feed used for each species on each side needs to be the same. After the species are introduced, the required feed can be put into the storage box 291. The storage box 291 is divided and can store different types of feed.
[0041] Once the species and feed are placed, the two symmetrically distributed drive boats 1 allow the aquaculture platform to move flexibly in the water, quickly adjust the aquaculture area, and adapt to different aquatic environments and aquaculture needs. During the aquaculture process, the first servo motor 25 drives the threaded rod 28 to rotate, which in turn moves the moving frame 29 and the storage box 291 laterally, enabling precise feed delivery to different areas of the aquaculture box 21. When it moves to the top of the aquaculture area, the second servo motor 293 drives the rotating shaft 294 and the baffle 295 to rotate. By controlling the opening and closing angle of the baffle 295, the feeding speed and feed delivery amount can be precisely adjusted to avoid feed waste. The two symmetrically distributed feeding components can deliver different types of feed at the same time to meet diverse aquaculture needs. The setting of the guardrail 22 and the observation platform 23 not only ensures the safety of the staff operating on the aquaculture platform, but also facilitates their all-round observation of the aquatic growth in the aquaculture box 21.
[0042] When the feed for livestock is stored in the storage box 291, the sealing cover 32 slides inside the support base to the top of the storage box 291, and the limiting frame 34 is slidably connected to the support base, so that the right side of the limiting frame 34 contacts the left side of the sealing cover 32. At the same time, the left and right sides of the protective sleeve 36 contact the right side of the limiting frame 34 and the left side of the storage box 291, respectively. At this time, the limiting shaft 35 can be threaded into the inside of the limiting frame 34, and the right side can be threaded into the inside of the storage box 291. At the same time, the limiting shaft 35 is slidably connected into the protective sleeve 36. This ensures the stability of the sealing cover 32 at the top of the storage box 291, improves the sealing performance, extends the shelf life of the feed, and ensures the quality of the feed. The protective sleeve 36 can protect the outer periphery of the limiting shaft 35 to prevent corrosion.
[0043] In this application, the first servo motor 25 and two sets of second servo motors 293 can be connected to the same controller to ensure the coordinated operation of the equipment. The controller is existing technology, and those skilled in the art are well aware of the specific operation steps of the controller. At the same time, the first servo motor 25, two sets of second servo motors 293, positioner 33, and drive boat 1 can be connected to the remote operation room through a remote connection to achieve remote operation. Remote operation is also existing technology, and those skilled in the art are well aware of the remote connection method. In use, the appropriate drive boat 1 can be rotated according to the size of the breeding box 21. Selecting the model of drive boat 1 is also common knowledge that those skilled in the art must possess.
[0044] In this case, the position of the breeding box 21 can be remotely located through the locator 33, and the threaded rod 28 and the limiting shaft 35 are both made of stainless steel, which is corrosion resistant.
[0045] The first servo motor 25 and the two sets of second servo motors 293 used in this case are all of the model: Schroder Yunpeng SDM12072ZA1; the drive boat 1 is of the model: H16 multi-functional unmanned boat; and the locator 33 is of the model: animal locator 33X1.
[0046] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.
Claims
1. A mobile aquaculture platform, comprising a drive vessel (1), characterized in that: A breeding mechanism (2) is provided at the rear of the drive vessel (1), and a sealing mechanism (3) is provided at the top of the breeding mechanism (2); the breeding mechanism (2) includes a breeding box (21), which is fixedly connected to the rear of the drive vessel (1), and a protective railing (22) is fixedly connected to the top of the breeding box (21). An observation platform (23) is fixedly connected to the periphery of the protective railing (22), a first partition (26) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the breeding box (21), a second partition (27) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the breeding box (21), and a fixed frame (24) is fixedly connected to the top of the protective railing (22). A first servo motor (25) is fixedly connected to the right side of the fixed frame (24), and a threaded rod (28) is fixedly connected to the left side of the first servo motor (25); a movable frame (29) is threadedly connected to the outer periphery of the threaded rod (28), a storage box (291) is fixedly connected to the top of the movable frame (29), a feeding pipe (292) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the storage box (291), a second servo motor (293) is fixedly connected to the front side of the feeding pipe (292), a rotating shaft (294) is fixedly connected to the rear side of the second servo motor (293), and a baffle (295) is fixedly connected to the outer periphery of the rotating shaft (294).
2. The mobile aquaculture platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are six second partitions (27), which are symmetrically distributed on the front and rear sides of the first partition (26).
3. The mobile aquaculture platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The threaded rod (28) is rotatably connected to the fixed frame (24) on the left side, the movable frame (29) is slidably connected to the fixed frame (24), the bottom of the storage box (291) is in contact with the top of the fixed frame (24), the rear side of the rotating shaft (294) is rotatably connected to the feed pipe (292), and the baffle (295) is rotatably connected to the feed pipe (292).
4. A mobile aquaculture platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two drive boats (1) are provided, and the two drive boats (1) are symmetrically distributed on the front and rear sides of the breeding tank (21).
5. A mobile aquaculture platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding pipe (292), the second servo motor (293), the rotating shaft (294) and the baffle (295) are provided in two sets. The two sets of feeding pipe (292), the second servo motor (293), the rotating shaft (294) and the baffle (295) are symmetrically distributed at the bottom of the storage box (291), and the storage box (291) is in a separated state.
6. A mobile aquaculture platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sealing mechanism (3) includes a movable seat (31), which is fixedly connected to the left side of the storage box (291). A sealing cover (32) is slidably connected inside the movable seat (31). The sealing cover (32) is located on the top of the storage box (291). A locator (33) is fixedly connected inside the sealing cover (32). A limit frame (34) is slidably connected inside the movable seat (31). The limit frame (34) is located on the left side of the sealing cover (32). A limit shaft (35) is threadedly connected inside the limit frame (34). The right side of the limit shaft (35) is threadedly connected to the inside of the storage box (291). A protective sleeve (36) is sleeved around the limit shaft (35).
7. A mobile aquaculture platform according to claim 6, characterized in that: The bottom of the sealing cover (32) is in contact with the top of the storage box (291), the right side of the limiting frame (34) is in contact with the left side of the storage box (291), and the left and right sides of the protective sleeve (36) are in contact with the right side of the limiting frame (34) and the left side of the storage box (291), respectively.
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Movable breeding platform
CN221812981U