Crab breeding monitoring device

By designing a crab farming monitoring device, which uses a vision module and a robotic arm for remote monitoring and automatically adjusts water quality parameters, the problems of manually observing and frightening crabs and unsuitable water temperature are solved, thus improving the efficiency and health of crab farming.

CN224192727UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-05Shenzhen City Vocational College
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Shenzhen City Vocational College
Filing Date
2025-02-24
Publication Date
2026-05-05

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Technical Problem

In current crab farming practices, manual observation can easily frighten the crabs, and the pH and temperature of the circulating water are not suitable for their growth, leading to illness. Furthermore, the management of aquatic plants and the waste of feed are serious problems.

Method used

Design a crab farming monitoring device, including a vision module, a robotic arm, a water circulation system, a filter screen, a stirring paddle, and a dosing chamber, to achieve remote monitoring, automatic water replenishment, impurity filtration, water quality parameter adjustment, and feed delivery.

Benefits of technology

It enables remote monitoring of crab growth, automatic adjustment of water quality parameters, reduced human interference, improved breeding efficiency, reduced risk of crab disease, and reduced aquatic plant management and feed waste.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of crab breeding, in particular to a crab breeding monitoring device which comprises a frame, a water tank is arranged in the frame, a breeding box is arranged on the water tank, a visual module matched with the breeding box is arranged on the frame, a controller is arranged on one side of the frame, a water tank is arranged in the frame, and the controller is connected with the water tank. The water inlet end and the water outlet end of the breeding box are both connected with the water tank, a movable frame is arranged on the frame, a mechanical arm is arranged on the movable frame, a driving structure is arranged on the frame, the driving structure is in power connection with the movable frame, life pictures of crabs are collected by arranging a visual module, remote monitoring is achieved, and the visual module is connected with the water tank. The water tank is connected with the water tank, circulating water flow is formed, water can be supplemented to the water tank in time, sewage in the water tank can be discharged, the bred crabs and the breeding box can be taken out through the mechanical arm, and the labor burden is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of crab farming technology, and in particular to a crab farming monitoring device. Background Technology

[0002] Although crab farming simulates ecological farming methods, the pursuit of high yields and large-scale farming has led to significant environmental damage in traditional crab farming practices. Currently, traditional crab farming mainly cultivates Elodea, Hydrilla verticillata, and Vallisneria natans. These aquatic plants share a common characteristic: they have periods of vigorous growth and decline. During the vigorous growth period, it is necessary to control the density of aquatic plants and keep them below the water surface, so a large amount of aquatic plants are regularly removed. Many farmers directly discharge these aquatic plants into rivers through the outlet, causing river blockage and water quality deterioration. In addition, due to management problems and extreme weather, many crab ponds experience aquatic plant decay and water quality deterioration. At this time, farmers will replace a large amount of pond water, causing great damage to external water sources. Since crabs live at the bottom of the pond and have little activity, farmers often overfeed them in the crab ponds, which also leads to feed waste and bottom sediment deterioration.

[0003] To observe the feeding speed of crabs, understand their farming status, and determine the environment of the farming pond and the health of the crabs, farming devices are usually used to raise crabs. These devices also facilitate the harvesting of crabs. For example, Chinese Patent Publication No. CN214629125U discloses "A Three-Dimensional Crab Farming Device," which achieves three-dimensional farming by stacking multiple farming tanks on top of each other, saving floor space and improving space utilization. Through the cooperation of an inclined bottom plate and a cleaning device, metabolic waste and residue at the bottom of the farming tanks can be automatically cleaned out from the slag discharge pipe, reducing the workload of workers, ensuring a clean farming environment for crabs, and improving farming quality.

[0004] However, in actual use, it is necessary to observe the breeding tank manually to judge the crabs' living conditions. However, people may frighten the crabs when they approach. Also, when the water in the breeding pond is changed, the pH and temperature of the circulating water may not be suitable for the crabs' growth, which may stimulate the crabs and cause them to get sick. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies, such as the risk of startling crabs during manual observation, unsuitable pH levels and temperatures in the circulating water leading to crab growth and disease, and to propose a crab farming monitoring device.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] Design a crab farming monitoring device, including a frame, a water tank inside the frame, multiple farming boxes with through holes on the water tank, a vision module that cooperates with the farming boxes on the frame, a controller on one side of the frame, a water tank inside the frame, the water inlet and outlet of each farming box being connected to the water tank, a water pump at the water inlet of each farming box, a movable frame on the frame, a robotic arm on the movable frame, and a drive structure on the frame, the drive structure being poweredly connected to the movable frame and electrically connected to the controller.

[0008] Furthermore, the water tank is provided with an installation frame, the installation frame is provided with a filter plate, the filter plate is provided with a filter screen, and the water tank is provided with an inclined platform that cooperates with the filter plate.

[0009] Furthermore, the water tank is equipped with two supports, and a stirring paddle is disposed between the two supports. A motor that cooperates with the stirring paddle is disposed inside the supports.

[0010] Furthermore, the water tank is equipped with a sensor that works in conjunction with the controller, and the water tank is equipped with multiple heating wires, all of which are located below the stirring paddle.

[0011] Furthermore, a check plate that rotatably engages with the support is provided inside the water tank. The water tank forms a dosing chamber through the cooperation of the check plate and the support. An agitator is provided inside the dosing chamber, and a motor that engages with the agitator is provided on the water tank.

[0012] Furthermore, the upper and lower ends of the movable frame are provided with rollers that cooperate with the frame, the drive structure includes a motor that cooperates with the controller, the output end of the motor is fixedly provided with a lead screw, and the movable frame is provided with a nut seat that cooperates with the lead screw.

[0013] The beneficial effects of the crab farming monitoring device proposed in this utility model are as follows:

[0014] In this utility model, a vision module is set up to collect images of crabs in their daily life, enabling remote monitoring. A water tank and a water trough are connected to form a circulating water flow, which can replenish water to the trough and drain sewage in the trough in a timely manner. A robotic arm is set up to take out the crabs along with the breeding box after they have been raised, reducing the manual burden.

[0015] Secondly, in this invention, a filter screen is set up to filter and collect the crab's excrement and food residue for easy cleaning. A stirring paddle is set up to stir the water and increase the oxygen content of the water flow. A medicine addition chamber is set up to add medicine, thereby preventing the crab from getting sick and adjusting the pH value to make it more suitable for the crab's growth. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a crab farming monitoring device proposed in this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water tank of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the vision module of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the heating wire of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the material outlet of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Frame; 2. Water tank; 21. Sensor; 3. Breeding box; 4. Vision module; 5. Controller; 6. Water tank; 61. Mounting frame; 62. Filter plate; 63. Filter screen; 64. Support; 65. Agitator; 66. Heating wire; 67. Check plate; 68. Agitator blade; 7. Moving frame; 71. Roller; 8. Robotic arm; 9. Lead screw. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0023] Reference Figure 1-5 A crab farming monitoring device includes a frame 1, a water tank 2 inside the frame 1, multiple farming boxes 3 with through holes on the water tank 2, a protective plate on the frame 1, a discharge port 11 and a display screen 12 on the protective plate. The discharge port 11 is used to remove the farming box 3 with problems, and then remove the dead or soft-shell crabs that are molting. A vision module 4 that cooperates with the farming box 3 is installed on the frame 1. A controller 5 is installed on one side of the frame 1. A water tank 6 is installed inside the frame 1. The water inlet and outlet of the farming box 3 are connected to the water tank 6. A water pump is installed at the water inlet of the farming box 3. A movable frame 7 is installed on the frame 1. A robotic arm 8 is installed on the movable frame 7. A drive structure is installed on the frame 1. The drive structure is poweredly connected to the movable frame 7 and electrically connected to the controller 5.

[0024] In this invention, the vision module 4 collects images of the crabs in their daily lives, and AI detects the crabs' molting and activity. When a crab does not move for a long time, it is determined that the crab is dead, and the robotic arm 8 removes the crab from the breeding box 3 to prevent contamination of the water in the tank 2. This also prevents the spread of viruses and affects the crabs in other breeding boxes 3. The robotic arm 8 can also perform feeding operations, further reducing the workload of workers.

[0025] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a mounting frame 61 is provided inside the water tank 6, a filter plate 62 is provided inside the mounting frame 61, a filter screen 63 is provided on the filter plate 62, and an inclined platform is provided inside the water tank 6 to cooperate with the filter plate 62. The filter screen 63 filters impurities in the water such as excrement and food residue, and the inclined platform guides the accumulation of impurities for easy cleaning.

[0026] Furthermore, in this embodiment, two supports 64 are provided inside the water tank 6, and a stirring paddle 65 is provided between the two supports 64. A motor that cooperates with the stirring paddle 65 is provided inside the supports 64. The motor drives the stirring paddle 65 to rotate, causing the water to slosh and increasing the contact area with air, thereby increasing the oxygen content in the water.

[0027] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the water tank 2 is equipped with a sensor 21 that works with the controller 5, such as a water temperature sensor and a pH sensor. The water tank 6 is equipped with multiple heating wires 66, which are all located below the stirring paddle 65. By setting the heating wires 66, the water flow can be heated to prevent the temperature from being too low, which would cause the crabs to grow slowly or enter a state of dormancy.

[0028] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a check valve 67 that rotatably engages with a support 64 is rotatably installed inside the water tank 6. The water tank 6 forms a dosing chamber through the cooperation of the check valve 67 and the support 64. The required medication, such as a pH adjusting agent or an immune-enhancing agent, is added through the dosing chamber. A stirring blade 68 is installed inside the dosing chamber, and a motor that engages with the stirring blade 68 is installed on the water tank 6. The motor drives the stirring blade 68 to stir the liquid in the dosing chamber, so that the effective components in the liquid are mixed evenly, preventing the precipitation of effective substances from affecting the effect.

[0029] More specifically, in this embodiment, the upper and lower ends of the movable frame 7 are provided with rollers 71 that cooperate with the frame 1, the driving structure includes a motor that cooperates with the controller 5, the output end of the motor is fixedly provided with a lead screw 9, and the movable frame 7 is provided with a nut seat that cooperates with the lead screw 9.

[0030] Working method: During operation, the vision module 4 collects images of the crabs' living conditions, and AI detects the crabs' molting and activity. When a crab does not move for a long time, it is judged to be dead, and the robotic arm 8 removes the crab from its breeding box 3 to prevent contamination of the water in the tank 2, while also preventing the spread of viruses to crabs in other breeding boxes 3. A filter screen 63 filters impurities such as excrement and food residue from the water. A motor drives a stirring paddle 65 to rotate, increasing the oxygen content in the water. A heating wire 66 can heat the water flow. A dosing chamber adds the required medicines.

[0031] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A crab farming monitoring device, comprising a frame (1), characterized in that, A water tank (2) is provided inside the frame (1), and a plurality of breeding boxes (3) with through holes are provided on the water tank (2). A vision module (4) that cooperates with the breeding box (3) is provided on the frame (1). A controller (5) is provided on one side of the frame (1). A water tank (6) is provided inside the frame (1). The water inlet and outlet of the breeding box (3) are both connected to the water tank (6). A water pump is provided at the water inlet of the breeding box (3). A movable frame (7) is provided on the frame (1). A robot arm (8) is provided on the movable frame (7). A drive structure is provided on the frame (1). The drive structure is poweredly connected to the movable frame (7) and electrically connected to the controller (5).

2. The crab farming monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water tank (6) is provided with an installation frame (61), the installation frame (61) is provided with a filter plate (62), the filter plate (62) is provided with a filter screen (63), and the water tank (6) is provided with an inclined platform that cooperates with the filter plate (62).

3. The crab farming monitoring device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water tank (6) is provided with two supports (64), and a stirring paddle (65) is provided between the two supports (64). A motor that cooperates with the stirring paddle (65) is provided in the supports (64).

4. The crab farming monitoring device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The water tank (2) is equipped with a sensor (21) that works in conjunction with the controller (5), and the water tank (6) is equipped with multiple heating wires (66), all of which are located below the stirring paddle (65).

5. The crab farming monitoring device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The water tank (6) is rotatably equipped with a check plate (67) that cooperates with the bracket (64). The water tank (6) forms a dosing chamber through the cooperation of the check plate (67) and the bracket (64). A stirring blade (68) is provided in the dosing chamber. A motor that cooperates with the stirring blade (68) is provided on the water tank (6).

6. The crab farming monitoring device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The upper and lower ends of the movable frame (7) are provided with rollers (71) that cooperate with the frame (1). The driving structure includes a motor that cooperates with the controller (5). The output end of the motor is fixedly provided with a lead screw (9). The movable frame (7) is provided with a nut seat that cooperates with the lead screw (9).

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Three-dimensional crab breeding device

    CN214629125U