Solar plankton automatic collector

Abstract

The utility model relates to a solar plankton automatic collector which comprises a plankton collecting net, a water outlet pipe, a net bottom collecting pipe, a solar panel, a circuit module, a support, a water pump, a water collecting pipe, an acrylic plate and a foam floating plate. The circuit module comprises a battery and a relay, and the circuit module is electrically connected with the water pump and the solar panel; the water collecting pipe and the water outlet pipe are connected with a water pump pipeline; the bracket is fixedly connected with the plankton collecting net; the bracket, the circuit module, the solar panel and the foam floating plate are fixedly connected with the acrylic plate; the water pump and the water collecting pipe are arranged at the lower part of the foam floating plate; the plankton collecting net is fixedly connected with the net bottom collecting pipe; the bracket is an aluminum alloy bracket; a protective shell and a protective cover are arranged on the circuit module; the relay adopts a delay relay module. And the operation is labor-saving and safe. And the sampling is accurate and flexible. And the equipment is portable and low in cost. The equipment is small in size, light in weight, simple to assemble and convenient to carry.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of environmental monitoring, specifically to a solar-powered automatic plankton collector. Background Technology

[0002] Phytoplankton has significant economic value and serves as an ecological indicator. It is highly sensitive to environmental changes, thus playing a crucial role in environmental monitoring. The methods for collecting phytoplankton depend primarily on the type of organism being collected and the characteristics of the water body. Commonly used methods include: water sampler sampling, net filtration, a combination of net and water sampler sampling, and pump and siphon methods. Additionally, there are trawls suitable for sampling at different ocean depths. Typically, the combination of net and water sampler sampling is more commonly used in inland water research surveys and resource monitoring.

[0003] In practical use, the process is sometimes inconvenient and laborious, for example: 1. The net-dipping and water sampling processes are greatly affected by individual differences in the sampling personnel's practical experience and physical strength. The speed of net-dipping, the range of motion, the angle of the net opening, and the physical demands of multiple water samplings vary from person to person, leading to significant deviations in sampling results. 2. The operation is affected and constrained by the sampling environment. The distance and height of the water surface from the shore, water depth, and emergent plants all significantly affect the convenience and accuracy of sampling. 3. Large water volumes require high physical strength. For example, using a 5L water sampler to collect 50L of water for quantitative sampling of cladocerans and copepods requires repeatedly lifting water 10 times, which is physically demanding. Furthermore, human factors can lead to large errors in plankton collection and operational inconvenience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a solar-powered automatic plankton collector.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] An automatic solar-powered plankton collector includes a plankton collection net, an outlet pipe, a bottom collection pipe, a solar panel, a circuit module, a support frame, a water pump, a water intake pipe, an acrylic plate, and a foam float. The circuit module includes a battery and a relay, and is electrically connected to the water pump and the solar panel. The water intake pipe and the outlet pipe are both connected to the water pump. The support frame is fixedly connected to the plankton collection net. The support frame, circuit module, solar panel, and foam float are all fixedly connected to the acrylic plate. The water pump and the water intake pipe are located below the foam float. The plankton collection net and the bottom collection pipe are fixedly connected.

[0007] Preferably, the bracket is an aluminum alloy bracket.

[0008] Preferably, the circuit module is provided with a protective shell and a protective cover.

[0009] Preferably, the relay is a single-channel time-delay relay module.

[0010] Preferably, the acrylic plate is provided with a hinge, and the solar panel is hinged to the acrylic plate through the hinge.

[0011] Preferably, a telescopic support rod is provided under the solar panel, and the telescopic support rod is fixedly connected to the acrylic plate.

[0012] Preferably, the circuit module is provided with a USB port. Beneficial effects

[0013] 1. Effortless and safe operation. This equipment is highly automated, with a stable and adjustable program. It is simple and labor-saving to operate, suitable for most weather conditions and natural environments, and can effectively reduce the risk of operators falling into the water.

[0014] 2. Precise and flexible sampling. This design utilizes a modular design, powered by both solar energy and batteries. The water pump output is stable, and the program provides timed and quantitative sampling. With water sampling pipes of different lengths and filters of different mesh sizes, it can accurately extract water from different depths for filtration and concentration, separating phytoplankton or zooplankton as needed.

[0015] 3. Portable and low-cost equipment. The equipment is small in size, lightweight, easy to assemble, and portable, making it suitable for personnel who need to conduct long-term field sampling. The equipment is made from common and readily available materials, making it low-cost, easy to assemble, and easy to promote, with strong practicality and innovation. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0017] In the diagram: 1-Plankton collection net; 2-Support; 3-Solar panel; 4-Outlet pipe; 5-Collection pipe at the bottom of the net; 6-Circuit module; 7-Water pump; 8-Water collection pipe; 9-Acrylic board; 10-Foam float; 11-Hinge; 12-Telescopic support rod. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described 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.

[0019] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0020] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0021] Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of this utility model described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0022] like Figure 1 An automatic solar-powered plankton collector includes a plankton collection net 1, an outlet pipe 4, a bottom collection pipe 5, a solar panel 3, a circuit module 6, a support 2, a water pump 7, a water collection pipe 8, an acrylic plate 9, and a foam float 10. The circuit module 6 includes a battery and a relay; the circuit module 6 is electrically connected to the water pump 7 and the solar panel 3; the water intake pipe 8 and the water outlet pipe 4 are both connected to the water pump 7; the support 2 is fixedly connected to the plankton collection net 1 to fix the position of the plankton collection net 1; the support 2, the circuit module 6, the solar panel 3, and the foam float 10 are all fixedly connected to the acrylic plate 9; the acrylic plate 9 has holes for the water outlet pipe 4 and the water intake pipe 8 to pass through; the water pump 7 and the water intake pipe 8 are located at the bottom of the foam float 10 to facilitate water pumping by the water intake pipe 8; the plankton collection net 1 and the bottom collection pipe 5 are fixedly connected, wherein the acrylic plate 9 serves as the platform of the solar-powered automatic plankton collector, and the foam float 10 serves as the base of the solar-powered automatic plankton collector.

[0023] Preferably, the bracket 2 is an aluminum alloy bracket.

[0024] Preferably, the circuit module 6 is provided with a protective shell and a protective cover to protect the circuit module 6, prevent water, debris and dust from corroding the circuit module 6, and increase the service life of the circuit module 6.

[0025] Preferably, the relay adopts a one-channel time-delay relay module (YYC-2S), which can control the start and stop of the water pump 7 through jogging, delay, and timed operation, and realize the function of precisely controlling the water intake by setting the water pumping start time and water pumping duration.

[0026] Preferably, the acrylic sheet 9 is provided with a hinge 11, and the solar panel 3 is hinged to the acrylic sheet 9 through the hinge 11.

[0027] Preferably, a telescopic support rod 12 is provided under the solar panel 3. The telescopic support rod 12 is fixedly connected to the acrylic plate 9. The telescopic support rod 12 can be used with the hinge 11 to control the pitch angle of the solar panel 3 at different times by controlling the height of the telescopic support rod 12, so as to keep it perpendicular to the sunlight and achieve the best effect.

[0028] Preferably, the circuit module 6 is equipped with a USB port, which can be used to charge and replenish power in case of continuous rainy weather, thus improving the convenience of working in the field.

[0029] When using:

[0030] Solar panel 3 generates electricity, which is supplied to circuit module 6. Relay in circuit module 6 controls water pump 7 to pump water. Water is pumped by water pump 7 through water collection pipe 8 to water outlet pipe 4. After the water flows out of water outlet pipe 4, it flows into plankton collection net 1. Plankton collection net 1 collects plankton to the bottom collection pipe 5. Moreover, by changing water collection pipes 8 of different lengths, this device can conveniently collect water from different depths.

[0031] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0032] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A solar phytoplankton auto-harvester, characterized by, The system includes a plankton collection net, an outlet pipe, a bottom collection pipe, a solar panel, a circuit module, a support frame, a water pump, a water intake pipe, an acrylic plate, and a foam float. The circuit module includes a battery and a relay, and is electrically connected to the water pump and the solar panel. The water intake pipe and the outlet pipe are both connected to the water pump. The support frame is fixedly connected to the plankton collection net. The support frame, the circuit module, the solar panel, and the foam float are all fixedly connected to the acrylic plate. The water pump and the water intake pipe are located below the foam float. The plankton collection net and the bottom collection pipe are fixedly connected.

2. A solar powered phytoplankton auto-harvester as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The bracket is an aluminum alloy bracket.

3. A solar powered phytoplankton auto-harvester as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The circuit module is equipped with a protective shell and a protective cover.

4. The solar-powered automatic plankton collector as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The relay uses a single-channel time-delay relay module.

5. The solar-powered automatic plankton collector as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The acrylic plate is provided with a hinge, and the solar panel is hinged to the acrylic plate through the hinge.

6. The solar-powered automatic plankton collector as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The solar panel is provided with a telescopic support rod underneath, and the telescopic support rod is fixedly connected to the acrylic plate.

7. A solar-powered automatic plankton collector as described in claim 1 or 3, characterized in that, The circuit module is equipped with a USB port.

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