Aquaculture feed feeding device
By designing stable moving components and precise discharging components, the problems of movement and discharging in existing aquaculture equipment have been solved, achieving stable movement and precise feeding, reducing costs and improving aquaculture efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHIJIAZHUANG XINNONG MACHINERY
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-05
AI Technical Summary
Existing mobile aquaculture feed dispensing equipment is inadequate in terms of mobility stability and feed dispensing accuracy, leading to feed waste, equipment damage, and increased aquaculture costs, which in turn affect the growth and development of aquatic animals and water quality.
An aquaculture feed feeding device was designed, comprising a track frame, feed bin, moving components, and a discharging component. The track trough and pulleys provide stable guidance, and the motor drives the moving wheels to ensure stable movement. The partition and electric push rod work together with the drive motor, transmission shaft, and gears to achieve precise discharging.
It improves the stability of equipment movement, avoids feed spillage, achieves precise feeding, reduces breeding costs, and ensures the healthy growth of aquatic animals and water quality.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The embodiments disclosed herein relate to the technical field of aquaculture-related equipment, specifically to an aquaculture feed dispensing device. Background Technology
[0002] In aquaculture, feed delivery is a crucial step in ensuring the growth and development of aquatic animals and improving farming efficiency. With the continuous expansion of farming scale and the gradual upgrading of farming technology, mobile feed delivery equipment has been widely used in farms due to its flexibility and adaptability. However, existing mobile feed delivery equipment has many drawbacks, seriously affecting feeding effectiveness and farming quality.
[0003] On the one hand, current mobile feeding equipment suffers from poor stability. In the complex environment of aquaculture farms, such as uneven pond banks and damp, muddy ground, this equipment is prone to swaying, bumping, or even tipping over during movement. For example, some feeding equipment has poorly designed wheels, with too narrow a wheelbase or insufficient tire grip. When traversing uneven surfaces, the equipment cannot maintain balance, causing feed to spill during movement, resulting in feed waste and increased farming costs. Moreover, unstable movement can also impact the components of the feeding equipment, accelerating damage, shortening its lifespan, and increasing maintenance and replacement costs.
[0004] On the other hand, existing feeding equipment has poor control over the precision of feed output. Different species and growth stages of aquatic animals have different feed requirements, making precise feeding crucial. However, existing feeding equipment lacks precision in feed control, often only allowing for approximate adjustments to the feed amount. Some equipment has a simple discharge port design, making it impossible to precisely control the discharge speed and amount according to actual needs, easily leading to overfeeding or underfeeding. Overfeeding results in feed residue, water pollution, increased water treatment costs, and may also cause diseases in aquatic animals; underfeeding, on the other hand, affects the growth and development of aquatic animals, reducing aquaculture yield.
[0005] As the aquaculture industry moves towards precision and efficiency, the development of a feed dispensing device with strong mobility and high feed accuracy is urgently needed. This will not only help improve feed utilization and reduce farming costs, but also ensure the healthy growth of aquatic animals, enhance farming efficiency, and promote the sustainable development of the aquaculture industry. Utility Model Content
[0006] To overcome the above-mentioned defects, the embodiments of this disclosure provide an aquaculture feed feeding device, which solves the technical problems of poor mobility stability of existing mobile feeding devices and poor control of the accuracy of feed output.
[0007] According to one aspect, at least one embodiment of this disclosure provides an aquaculture feed dispensing device, comprising:
[0008] A track frame and a material box, wherein the material box is mounted on the track frame;
[0009] A pair of connecting plates and a moving component, wherein the connecting plates are disposed at both ends of the track frame, and the moving component is disposed between the material box and the track frame;
[0010] A pair of pipes and a discharge assembly, wherein the pipes are disposed at both ends of the bottom of the hopper, and the discharge assembly is disposed in the hopper and the pipes;
[0011] The discharge assembly includes a pair of partitions, both of which are disposed inside the material box. An inner shell is disposed at the top of the material box, and a drive motor is installed in the inner shell. A push auger is rotatably connected to the pipe inside the material box, and a driven gear is disposed at one end of the push auger.
[0012] As a further technical solution, the output end of the drive motor is provided with a transmission shaft, the lower end of the transmission shaft passes through the material box and is located outside, and the lower end of the transmission shaft is provided with a drive gear, which meshes with the pair of driven gears.
[0013] As a further technical solution, a vertical material box is provided at one end of the pipe, an electric push rod is provided at the top of the vertical material box, a sealing block is provided at the output end of the electric push rod, a pair of filling ports are provided at the top of the material box, and a pair of cover plates are rotatably connected to the top of the material box through a pin.
[0014] As a further technical solution, the moving component includes a pair of track grooves, which are formed at both ends of the top of the track frame, and a pair of connecting frames are provided on the top of the material box, which are slidably fitted onto the track frame.
[0015] As a further technical solution, pulleys are provided at both ends of the connecting frame, the pulleys are slidably connected in the track groove, a control motor is provided at the top of the connecting frame, and an opening is provided on the side surface of the connecting frame.
[0016] As a further technical solution, the output end of the control motor is provided with a movable wheel, one end of which is located inside the opening, and the movable wheel is in contact with the side surface of the track frame.
[0017] As a further technical solution, the surface of the moving wheel is an anti-slip structural surface with high friction.
[0018] As a further technical solution, a camera is installed on the outer surface of the vertical material box.
[0019] As a further technical solution, both the driving gear and the driven gear are bevel gears with 90° transmission.
[0020] The beneficial effects of the embodiments disclosed herein are as follows:
[0021] 1. The beneficial effects of the moving component in this disclosure are that the track groove and pulley provide stable guidance and support for the movement of the feed box, the control motor drives the moving wheels, and the anti-slip structural surface ensures that the movement of the feed box is smooth and accurate. The design of the connecting frame and the opening makes the connection of each component tight. This component solves the problem of poor movement stability of traditional feeding equipment, avoids feed spillage, reduces breeding costs, and at the same time achieves precise positioning feeding, improving feeding efficiency.
[0022] 2. The beneficial effects of the discharge component in this disclosure are as follows: the partition divides the feed bins, which facilitates the management of different feeds; the drive motor, transmission shaft, drive gear and driven gear work together to ensure that the push auger rotates synchronously and stably; the electric push rod and sealing block precisely control the discharge to avoid overfeeding or underfeeding; and the camera can monitor the feeding situation. This component solves the problem of poor control of the accuracy of discharge, improves feed utilization, ensures the healthy growth of aquatic animals, and reduces water pollution. Attached Figure Description
[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this disclosure will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some exemplary embodiments of this disclosure. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the content of the exemplary embodiments of this disclosure and these drawings without any creative effort.
[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a structure in one embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0025] Figure 2 This is an isometric drawing of the present disclosure;
[0026] Figure 3 This is an isometric sectional view of the present disclosure;
[0027] Figure 4 Appendix to this disclosure Figure 2 Enlarged view of part A in the middle;
[0028] In the diagram: 1. Track frame; 2. Material box; 3. Connecting plate; 4. Pipe; 5. Discharge assembly; 5-1. Partition; 5-2. Inner shell; 5-3. Drive motor; 5-4. Push auger; 5-5. Driven gear; 5-6. Transmission shaft; 5-7. Drive gear; 5-8. Vertical material box; 5-9. Electric push rod; 5-10. Sealing block; 5-11. Filling port; 5-12. Cover plate; 6. Moving assembly; 6-1. Track groove; 6-2. Connecting frame; 6-3. Pulley; 6-4. Control motor; 6-5. Through port; 6-6. Moving wheel; 7. Acquisition camera. Detailed Implementation
[0029] The present disclosure will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure.
[0030] To keep the drawings concise, each drawing only schematically shows the parts relevant to the disclosure; these do not represent the actual structure of the product. Furthermore, for ease of understanding, in some drawings, only one of components with the same structure or function is schematically shown, or only one is labeled. In this document, "one" not only means "only one," but can also mean "more than one," and "several" includes "two" and "more than two."
[0031] In this document, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linkage" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure based on the specific circumstances.
[0032] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0033] In the description of this embodiment, terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of description and simplification of operation, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this disclosure.
[0034] Furthermore, in the description of this application, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0035] like Figures 1-4 As shown, it illustrates an aquaculture feed dispensing device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, comprising:
[0036] The track frame 1 and the material box 2 are mounted on the track frame 1;
[0037] A pair of connecting plates 3 and a moving component 6, wherein the connecting plates 3 are disposed at both ends of the track frame 1, and the moving component 6 is disposed between the material box 2 and the track frame 1;
[0038] A pair of pipes 4 and a discharge assembly 5, wherein the pipes 4 are disposed at both ends of the bottom of the material box 2, and the discharge assembly 5 is disposed in the material box 2 and the pipes 4;
[0039] The discharge assembly 5 includes a pair of partitions 5-1, both of which are disposed inside the material box 2. An inner shell 5-2 is located at the top of the material box 2, and a drive motor 5-3 is installed in the inner shell 5-2. A pusher auger 5-4 is rotatably connected to the pipe 4 inside the material box 2. A driven gear 5-5 is located at one end of the pusher auger 5-4. A transmission shaft 5-6 is located at the output end of the drive motor 5-3. The lower end of the transmission shaft 5-6 passes through the material box 2 and is located outside. A drive gear 5-7 is located at the lower end of the transmission shaft 5-6, and the drive gear 5-7 meshes with the pair of driven gears 5-5. A vertical material box 5-8 is located at one end of the pipe 4. An electric push rod 5-9 is located at the top of the vertical material box 5-8. A sealing block 5-10 is located at the output end of the electric push rod 5-9. A pair of filling ports 5-11 are opened at the top of the material box 2. A pair of cover plates 5-12 are rotatably connected to the top of the material box 2 via a pin.
[0040] In some examples, during the aquaculture feed feeding process, a discharge assembly 5 is designed to achieve precise feeding from two feeding ports simultaneously. This assembly includes a pair of partitions 5-1 inside the feed hopper 2 to separate the internal space of the feed hopper 2, creating two feed bins. An inner shell 5-2 at the top of the feed hopper 2 provides installation space for the drive motor 5-3. A push auger 5-4, rotatably connected to the pipe 4 inside the feed hopper 2, is a key component for feed conveying. A driven gear 5-5 at one end of the push auger 5-4 meshes with a drive gear 5-7 at the lower end of the drive shaft 5-6 at the output end of the drive motor 5-3. When the drive motor 5-3 starts, it drives the drive shaft 5-6 to rotate, thereby transmitting feed through the meshing of the drive gear 5-7 and the driven gear 5-5. Two push augers 5-4 are driven to rotate synchronously. The rotating push augers 5-4 push the feed in the feed bin 2 to the pipes 4 at both ends. A vertical feed box 5-8 and an electric push rod 5-9 are set at one end of the pipe 4. The sealing block 5-10 at the output end of the pipe 4 can control the feed discharge switch. When feed needs to be fed, the electric push rod 5-9 retracts, causing the sealing block 5-10 to move upward and open the vertical feed box 5-8. The feed falls from the pipe 4 through the vertical feed box 5-8 for feeding. When feeding is not needed, the electric push rod 5-9 extends, and the sealing block 5-10 moves downward to block the vertical feed box 5-8, stopping the feed feeding. A pair of filling ports 5-11 on the top of the feed bin 2 are used to replenish the feed in the feed bin 2. A pair of cover plates 5-12 connected to the top by a pin can prevent the feed from getting wet or contaminated.
[0041] Through the coordinated operation of components such as partition 5-1, inner shell 5-2, drive motor 5-3, push auger 5-4, driven gear 5-5, transmission shaft 5-6, drive gear 5-7, vertical feed box 5-8, electric push rod 5-9, sealing block 5-10, filling port 5-11, and cover plate 5-12, the discharge assembly 5 can simultaneously control two feeding ports to accurately feed feed, meeting the different feeding needs of aquaculture.
[0042] like Figures 1-4 As shown in the figure, the moving component 6 in this embodiment includes a pair of track grooves 6-1, which are formed at both ends of the top of the track frame 1. A pair of connecting frames 6-2 are provided on the top of the material box 2. The connecting frames 6-2 are slidably fitted on the track frame 1. Both ends of the connecting frames 6-2 are provided with pulleys 6-3, which are slidably connected in the track grooves 6-1. A control motor 6-4 is provided on the top of the connecting frame 6-2. An opening 6-5 is provided on the side surface of the connecting frame 6-2. A moving wheel 6-6 is provided at the output end of the control motor 6-4. One end of the moving wheel 6-6 is located in the opening 6-5, and the moving wheel 6-6 is in contact with the side surface of the track frame 1.
[0043] In some examples, during aquaculture feed feeding operations, to ensure that the feed box 2 can move stably on the track frame 1 and achieve feed feeding in different areas, a moving component 6 is designed. This component includes a pair of track grooves 6-1 at both ends of the top of the track frame 1, which provide guidance and support for the movement of the feed box 2. A pair of connecting frames 6-2 are set on the top of the feed box 2 and are slidably fitted on the track frame 1. The pulleys 6-3 set at both ends of the connecting frames 6-2 are slidably connected in the track grooves 6-1, which can reduce the friction between the connecting frames 6-2 and the track frame 1 and make the movement of the feed box 2 smoother. A control motor 6-4 is set on the top of the connecting frame 6-2. One end of the moving wheel 6-6 at the output end is located in the opening 6-5 on the side surface of the connecting frame 6-2, and the moving wheel 6-6 is in contact with the side surface of the track frame 1. When the control motor 6-4 is started, it drives the moving wheel 6-6 to rotate. Using the friction between the moving wheel 6-6 and the side surface of the track frame 1, the feed box 2 is driven to move along the track frame 1.
[0044] Through the coordinated operation of components such as track trough 6-1, connecting frame 6-2, pulley 6-3, control motor 6-4, opening 6-5, and moving wheel 6-6, the moving component 6 enables the feed box 2 to move stably on the track frame 1, achieving precise feeding of feed in different breeding areas and improving the efficiency and uniformity of feed feeding.
[0045] For example, such as Figure 3 As shown, the surface of the movable wheel 6-6 is an anti-slip structural surface with high friction.
[0046] In some examples, a non-slip surface with high friction is used to prevent slippage, ensuring stability and accuracy in movement.
[0047] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, a camera 7 is installed on the outer surface of the vertical material box 5-8.
[0048] In some examples, by setting up a camera 7, the specific location of the feeding and the recording process can be controlled by a computer.
[0049] For example, such as Figure 4 As shown, both the driving gear 5-7 and the driven gear 5-5 are bevel gears with 90° transmission.
[0050] In some examples, the two conveying augers can be controlled to rotate synchronously through the 90° transmission effect. The spiral direction of the conveying augers can be adjusted according to the transmission angle of the drive gear 5-7 and the driven gear 5-5 in the actual situation.
[0051] In actual use: First, add feed into the feed box 2 through the filling port 5-11, cover the cover plate 5-12, start the control motor 6-4, the control motor 6-4 drives the moving wheel 6-6 to rotate, so that the feed box 2 moves to the designated feeding area on the track frame 1 through the connecting frame 6-2 and the pulley 6-3. After arriving, start the drive motor 5-3, the drive motor 5-3 drives the push auger 5-4 to rotate through the transmission shaft 5-6, drive gear 5-7 and driven gear 5-5, push the feed to the pipe 4, then start the electric push rod 5-9, the electric push rod 5-9 retracts to move the sealing block 5-10 upward, and the feed falls from the vertical feed box 5-8 for feeding. When feeding from one side, one side of the feed box 2 can be emptied.
[0052] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this disclosure and are not intended to limit it. Although this disclosure has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this disclosure without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this disclosure, and all such modifications and substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this disclosure.
Claims
1. A feed dispensing device for aquaculture, characterized in that, include: A track frame (1) and a material box (2), wherein the material box (2) is disposed on the track frame (1); A pair of connecting plates (3) and a moving component (6), wherein the connecting plates (3) are disposed at both ends of the track frame (1) and the moving component (6) is disposed between the material box (2) and the track frame (1); A pair of pipes (4) and a discharge assembly (5), wherein the pipes (4) are disposed at both ends of the bottom of the hopper (2) and the discharge assembly (5) is disposed in the hopper (2) and the pipes (4); The discharge assembly (5) includes a pair of partitions (5-1), both of which are located inside the material box (2). The top of the material box (2) is provided with an inner shell (5-2), and a drive motor (5-3) is installed in the inner shell (5-2). The pipe (4) is rotatably connected to the material box (2) with a push auger (5-4), and a driven gear (5-5) is provided at one end of the push auger (5-4).
2. The aquaculture feed feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The output end of the drive motor (5-3) is provided with a transmission shaft (5-6). The lower end of the transmission shaft (5-6) passes through the material box (2) and is located outside. The lower end of the transmission shaft (5-6) is provided with a drive gear (5-7), which meshes with the pair of driven gears (5-5).
3. The aquaculture feed feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that, A vertical material box (5-8) is provided at one end of the pipe (4), an electric push rod (5-9) is provided at the top of the vertical material box (5-8), a sealing block (5-10) is provided at the output end of the electric push rod (5-9), a pair of filling ports (5-11) are provided at the top of the material box (2), and a pair of cover plates (5-12) are rotatably connected to the top of the material box (2) by a pin.
4. The aquaculture feed feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The moving component (6) includes a pair of track grooves (6-1), which are formed at both ends of the top of the track frame (1). A pair of connecting frames (6-2) are provided on the top of the hopper (2), and the connecting frames (6-2) are slidably fitted on the track frame (1).
5. The aquaculture feed feeding device according to claim 4, characterized in that, Both ends of the connecting frame (6-2) are provided with pulleys (6-3), the pulleys (6-3) are slidably connected in the track groove (6-1), the top of the connecting frame (6-2) is provided with a control motor (6-4), and the side surface of the connecting frame (6-2) is provided with an opening (6-5).
6. The aquaculture feed feeding device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The output end of the control motor (6-4) is provided with a movable wheel (6-6), one end of the movable wheel (6-6) is located inside the opening (6-5), and the movable wheel (6-6) is in contact with the side surface of the track frame (1).
7. The aquaculture feed feeding device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The surface of the movable wheel (6-6) is an anti-slip structure with high friction.
8. The aquaculture feed feeding device according to claim 3, characterized in that, A camera (7) is installed on the outer surface of the vertical material box (5-8).
9. The aquaculture feed feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that, Both the driving gear (5-7) and the driven gear (5-5) are bevel gears with 90° transmission.