Intelligent rail fish conveying device

The intelligent rail-based fish transport device has enabled the automated transfer of fish fry, solving the problem of labor-intensive traditional manual transfer, improving transportation efficiency and reducing costs.

CN224250473UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-19SHANGHAI YUXI AUTOMATION TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANGHAI YUXI AUTOMATION TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-19
Publication Date
2026-05-19

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Technical Problem

Traditional fish fry transportation processes are labor-intensive and inconvenient to operate.

Method used

Design an intelligent rail-based fish transport device, including a guide rail, a moving device, and a fish bucket. Utilize an electric chain hoist, a liquid level controller, and a PLC control system to achieve automated transport of fish fry.

Benefits of technology

This greatly reduced the need for manpower, improved transportation efficiency, and reduced time and costs.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a track intelligent fish transporting device, including guide rail, moving device and fish bucket, the moving device moves on the guide rail, one side of the moving device is equipped with the electrical appliance box, the bottom end of the moving device is equipped with the endless chain electric hoist, the endless chain end of the endless chain electric hoist is connected with the fish bucket, and the endless chain end of the endless chain electric hoist is connected with the fish bucket. An electric valve is mounted at the bottom end of the fish barrel. According to the utility model, the fish fries can be put into the fish buckets only by manual work, and then the fish buckets can be automatically operated to a fish pond in which the fish fries need to be put, so that the manpower, time and cost are greatly reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of factory-scale recirculating aquaculture technology, specifically a track-based intelligent fish transport device. Background Technology

[0002] Aquaculture is a production industry that utilizes suitable waters to raise aquatic economic animals and plants.

[0003] Traditional fish fry transportation usually involves manually scooping them out and placing them into fish buckets, then carrying the buckets to the fish pond where they are to be released, and then manually scooping the fry out and placing them into the pond. This is very labor-intensive when the distance is long. To address this, we propose an intelligent rail-based fish transport device. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an intelligent rail-based fish transport device to solve the problems in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a track-based intelligent fish transport device, comprising a guide rail, a moving device, and a fish bucket. The moving device moves on the guide rail. An electrical box is installed on one side of the moving device. A chain electric hoist is installed at the bottom of the moving device. One end of the chain of the chain electric hoist is connected to the fish bucket. An electric valve is installed at the bottom of the fish bucket.

[0006] Preferably, an electronic scale is installed on the top of the fish bucket, and the fish bucket is connected to the chain of an electric chain hoist via the electronic scale.

[0007] Preferably, an aerator and a water pump are installed on one side of the fish tank; the aerator is connected to an aeration pipe that extends into the fish tank; the inlet and outlet pipes of the water pump both extend into the fish tank; a counterweight box is installed on the side of the fish tank away from the aerator; and a liquid level controller is installed on one side of the fish tank.

[0008] Preferably, a cable reel is installed on one side of the mobile device for winding up and unwinding the cable.

[0009] Preferably, the mobile device is equipped with a proximity switch, and the guide rail is provided with a baffle that cooperates with the proximity switch.

[0010] Preferably, the mobile device is equipped with a seamless current collector, which slides in contact with the guide rail via a current collector brush.

[0011] Preferably, the mobile device includes a bracket, on which a rotating shaft is mounted. The rotating shaft is driven by a second drive assembly. Two drive gears are mounted on the rotating shaft. The bracket is equipped with a driven gear that meshes with the drive gears. A drive rubber wheel is provided inside the driven gear. An auxiliary rubber wheel is mounted on the bracket.

[0012] Compared with the existing technology, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: only manual loading of fish fry into the fish bucket is required, and then it can automatically run to the fish pond where fish fry need to be released and release the fish fry, which greatly reduces manpower, time and cost. Attached Figure Description

[0013] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of part of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a utility model Figure 2 A structural diagram from the rear view;

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

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

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Proximity switch; 2. Electrical box; 3. Electronic scale; 4. Counterweight box; 5. Electric valve; 6. Fish bucket; 7. Fish reel; 8. Seamless current collector; 9. Meter counter; 10. Instrument panel; 11. Alarm light; 12. Moving device; 13. Electric chain hoist; 14. Aerator; 15. Water pump; 16. Liquid level controller; 17. Guide rail; 121. Drive assembly; 122. Driven gear; 123. Drive gear; 124. Drive roller; 125. Auxiliary roller. Detailed Implementation

[0020] 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, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. 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. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this utility model provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed utility model, but merely to represent selected embodiments of this utility model.

[0021] Please see Figure 1-5In this embodiment of the utility model, a track-based intelligent fish transport device includes a guide rail 17, a moving device 12, and a fish bucket 6. The moving device 12 moves on the guide rail 17 and is equipped with a proximity switch 1. A baffle plate cooperating with the proximity switch 1 is provided on the guide rail 17. An electrical box 2 (containing a power supply and PLC) is installed on one side of the moving device 12. A chain electric hoist 13 is installed at the bottom of the moving device 12. One end of the chain of the chain electric hoist 13 is connected to the fish bucket 6. An electronic scale 3 is installed at the top of the fish bucket 6. The electronic scale 3 is used for weighing, displaying and recording the weight of the water and fish in the fish bucket. The fish bucket 6 is connected to the chain of the chain electric hoist 13 through the electronic scale 3. An electric valve 5 is installed at the bottom of the fish bucket 6. The fish bucket 6 is used to hold fish fry. The elliptical shape of the fish bucket 6 reduces damage to the fish fry, and the conical bottom of the fish bucket 6 makes it easier to put the fish in.

[0022] An aerator 14 and a water pump 15 are installed on one side of the fish tank 6. The aerator 14 is connected to an aeration pipe that extends into the fish tank 6. The aerator 14, in conjunction with the aeration pipe in the fish tank, increases the oxygen content of the water in the fish tank. The inlet and outlet pipes of the water pump 15 both extend into the fish tank 6, and the water pump 15 circulates the water in the fish tank. A counterweight box 4 is installed on the side of the fish tank 6 away from the aerator 14. The counterweight box 4 prevents the device from becoming dangerous during movement due to instability. A liquid level controller 16 is installed on one side of the fish tank 6. The liquid level controller 16 controls the descent of the electric chain hoist by identifying the water level. It uses an Omron liquid level relay, which has high liquid level accuracy, no deviation, and can control operations up to one million times.

[0023] The mobile device 12 is equipped with a cable reel 7 for winding and unwinding cables on one side. The mobile device 12 is also equipped with a meter counter 9, an instrument panel 10, and an alarm light 11. The meter counter 9 records the mileage traveled and transmits the signal to the instrument panel. The instrument panel 10 receives the signal from the meter counter and displays the distance traveled by the seedling transport machine. The alarm light 11 receives the PLC signal and sounds an alarm.

[0024] The mobile device 12 is equipped with a seamless current collector 8. The seamless current collector 8 slides in contact with the guide rail 17 through the current collector brush, and directly conducts electrical energy to the electrical appliance, thereby realizing the mobile power supply of the system. It is safer, has a simple structure, and is easy to install and maintain.

[0025] The mobile device 12 includes a bracket with a rotating shaft mounted on it. The rotating shaft is driven by a second drive assembly 121. Two drive gears 123 are mounted on the rotating shaft. The bracket has a driven gear 122 that meshes with the drive gears 123. A drive rubber wheel 124 is provided inside the driven gear 122. An auxiliary rubber wheel 125 is mounted on the bracket. The mobile device 12 adopts a dual-wheel drive, which has better stability and generates more friction. This avoids the seedling transporter from shifting to one side when running on a single wheel and also avoids wheel slippage caused by insufficient friction when running to the arc-shaped position of the guide rail. In addition, the drive wheel is made of rubber, which has a higher coefficient of friction, a longer service life, and generates less noise.

[0026] The guide rails, constructed of I-beams, are evenly fixed above all the fishponds. The current collection troughs are tightly connected to the guide rails via bent fasteners, ensuring stable power supply during system movement. Proximity switch baffles are welded to the starting and ending points of the channel steel. During the self-learning motion of the fry transporter, the meter counter calculates the distance traveled from the starting point to the ending point. This distance is set as the total distance of the channel steel, and the corresponding distance for each fishpond is input into the PLC touchscreen panel. While the fry transporter is running, the meter counter transmits the traveled distance signal back. When a specific fishpond number is set, the fry transporter automatically stops and begins releasing fish when it reaches the corresponding distance for that fishpond. Generally, the fry transporter is programmed to transport fry to a specific fishpond, but staff can also manually control it to transport fry to any fishpond.

[0027] Furthermore, the guide rail is equipped with two pairs of proximity switch baffles and anti-collision blocks, one for forward and one for reverse. When the seedling transporter moves clockwise or counterclockwise, if the proximity switches malfunction, we can control the transporter to stop via limit switches. If the limit switches also malfunction, there are anti-collision blocks, providing three levels of protection. This reduces damage to the seedling transporter caused by malfunctions.

[0028] The working principle of this invention is as follows: The operator manually selects which fishpond to transport the fish to. Then, based on pre-set mileage parameters, the moving device starts and travels to the corresponding distance for that fishpond, stopping when it stops. The PLC controls the electric chain hoist to lower the fish bucket. When the level controller detects that the bucket is approaching the water surface, it sends a signal back to the PLC to stop the electric chain hoist. The fish bucket stops descending, and workers then load the fish fry and water needed for transfer into the fish bucket. The water pump and fan start operating to increase the oxygen content of the water in the fish bucket and circulate it, preventing the fish fry from dying due to lack of oxygen. After the fish fry are loaded, the remote control PLC opens the electric chain hoist to raise the fish bucket. The moving device then starts and travels to the fishpond where the fry need to be introduced. The electric chain hoist then opens again to lower the fish bucket. When the level controller again detects that the bucket is approaching the water surface, it sends a signal back to the PLC to stop the electric chain hoist. The fish bucket stops descending. The electric valve opens, and the fish fry fall into the fishpond through the electric valve. Once all the fish fry in the bucket have fallen into the fish pond, the electric valve closes, the electric chain hoist restarts to lift the bucket, and then it returns to the fish pond where it needs to be transferred.

[0029] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A track-based intelligent fish transport device, characterized in that: Includes a guide rail (17), a moving device (12), and a fish bucket (6). The moving device (12) moves on the guide rail (17). An electrical box (2) is installed on one side of the moving device (12). A chain electric hoist (13) is installed at the bottom of the moving device (12). One end of the chain of the chain electric hoist (13) is connected to the fish bucket (6). An electric valve (5) is installed at the bottom of the fish bucket (6).

2. The intelligent fish transport device based on a track according to claim 1, characterized in that: An electronic scale (3) is installed on the top of the fish bucket (6), and the fish bucket (6) is connected to the chain of the electric chain hoist (13) through the electronic scale (3).

3. The intelligent fish transport device based on a track according to claim 1, characterized in that: An aeration fan (14) and a water pump (15) are installed on one side of the fish bucket (6). The aeration fan (14) is connected to an aeration pipe that extends into the fish bucket (6). The inlet and outlet pipes of the water pump (15) both extend into the fish bucket (6). A counterweight box (4) is installed on the side of the fish bucket (6) away from the aeration fan (14). A liquid level controller (16) is installed on one side of the fish bucket (6).

4. The intelligent fish transport device based on a track according to claim 1, characterized in that: A cable reel (7) for winding and unwinding cables is installed on one side of the mobile device (12).

5. The intelligent fish transport device based on a track according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mobile device (12) is equipped with a proximity switch (1), and a baffle that cooperates with the proximity switch (1) is provided on the guide rail (17).

6. The intelligent fish transport device based on a track according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mobile device (12) is equipped with a seamless current collector (8), which slides in contact with the guide rail (17) through a current collector brush.

7. The intelligent fish transport device based on a track according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mobile device (12) includes a bracket, on which a rotating shaft is mounted. The rotating shaft is driven by a second drive assembly (121). Two drive gears (123) are mounted on the rotating shaft. The bracket is equipped with a driven gear (122) that meshes with the drive gears (123). A drive rubber wheel (124) is provided inside the driven gear (122). The bracket is equipped with an auxiliary rubber wheel (125).