Rice and fish co-culture incubator

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of rice and fish symbiosis, more particularly to a rice and fish symbiosis incubator, including box and water pump, the box is equipped with the baffle, the baffle will the inside part of box is divided into paddy pond and aquatic pond, the top of baffle is equipped with the water trough for the intercommunication paddy pond with aquatic pond, the inlet of water pump is linked with the bottom of aquatic pond, the outlet of water pump is connected to the top of paddy pond and aquatic pond respectively. The rice and fish symbiosis incubator of the utility model is especially suitable for use in the laboratory, can adjust in combination with the characteristics of paddy rice and aquatic product in different growth stages, and provides convenience for standardized experimental research.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of rice-fish co-culture technology, and more specifically, to a rice-fish co-culture incubator. Background Technology

[0002] Rice-fish co-culture, also known as integrated rice-fish farming, is an ecological farming model characterized by mutual dependence and promotion. It achieves stable quality improvement in rice while simultaneously increasing fish production and income, saving land and water, promoting green ecology, and ensuring high efficiency and circularity, significantly enhancing the overall benefits of paddy fields. Traditional agriculture and aquaculture, with their monoculture practices, lead to insufficient resource utilization and waste. Furthermore, the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and feed pollutes water bodies. Single-mode yields limited returns and struggles to cope with market fluctuations. Integrated rice-fish farming, however, is an ecological production model where planting and aquaculture interact, representing an important direction for sustainable agricultural development. Standardizing rice-fish co-culture models represents further research, requiring optimization and standardization of the combination of rice and aquatic products (fish and shrimp), matching planting / aquaculture cycles, and the physicochemical factors of light, temperature, and water conditions within the model.

[0003] Existing rice-fish co-culture systems are typically designed for field environments, making it difficult to directly set them up in a laboratory. This hinders standardized research on the various conditions of these systems. Therefore, it is necessary to design a rice-fish co-culture incubator. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the inconvenience of conducting standardized research on rice-fish co-culture systems in the prior art, this invention provides a rice-fish co-culture incubator, which is particularly suitable for laboratory use. It can be adjusted to suit the characteristics of rice and aquatic products at different growth stages, thus facilitating standardized experimental research.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is: a rice-fish co-culture box, comprising: a box body and a water pump, wherein the box body is provided with a partition, the partition dividing the interior of the box body into a rice pond and an aquaculture pond, the top of the partition is provided with a water passage for connecting the rice pond and the aquaculture pond, the inlet of the water pump is connected to the bottom of the aquaculture pond, and the outlet of the water pump is connected to the top of the rice pond and the aquaculture pond respectively.

[0006] In this invention, the rice paddy is used for rice cultivation, and the aquaculture pond is used for aquatic organism rearing. During the early stages of rice growth, the rice paddy and aquaculture pond can be cultivated independently. The water in the aquaculture pond can be self-circulated via a water pump to prevent the aquatic organisms from consuming the rice seedlings. During the middle stages of rice growth, the water level in the rice paddy is raised above the level of the overflow trough, while the water level in the aquaculture pond is lower. Water from the aquaculture pond is then pumped to the rice paddy, allowing water in the rice paddy to overflow from the overflow trough. Returning to the aquaculture pond, a circulating flow of fresh water is formed between the rice paddy and the aquaculture pond, which helps dissolve oxygen. In the later stages of rice growth, the water level in both the rice paddy and the aquaculture pond is kept higher than the height of the overflow trough. Aquatic organisms can swim into the rice paddy, stirring up the soil, relieving compaction, increasing soil permeability, and purifying the water quality in the rice paddy. Aquatic organism excrement can enter the rice paddy and serve as fertilizer to promote rice growth. This rice-fish co-culture incubator is particularly suitable for research on rice-fish co-culture technology in the laboratory.

[0007] Furthermore, the water pump has a first outlet, which is connected to a deluge pipe. The deluge pipe is positioned above the rice paddy and has multiple deluge outlets. In this design, the water pump transports water from the aquaculture pond to the area above the rice paddy, where it falls through the deluge outlets of the deluge pipe, facilitating control of the water supply volume and uniformity.

[0008] Furthermore, the system also includes a filter tank located above the housing. The water pump has a second outlet connected to the inlet of the filter tank, and the outlet of the filter tank is connected to both the aquaculture pond and the rice paddy. In this design, the filter tank filters the water drawn from the aquaculture pond, removes the excrement of aquatic organisms, and uses it as nutrients in the rice paddy. The filter tank also purifies the water, which is beneficial for the growth of aquatic organisms.

[0009] Furthermore, the filtration tank includes an upper water storage layer and a lower filter layer. The inlet of the filtration tank is located above the water storage layer, and the outlet of the filtration tank is located below the filter layer. In this design, the water storage layer holds water drawn from the aquaculture tank, which is then filtered through the filter layer before being discharged. The filter layer can contain various filter media to improve the filtration effect.

[0010] Furthermore, an overflow outlet is provided at the upper end of the water storage layer, and the overflow outlet is connected to the aquaculture tank. In this design, when the water storage layer is full, excess water can be redirected back into the aquaculture tank, preventing water from overflowing from the water storage layer and causing adverse effects.

[0011] Furthermore, the enclosure is connected to a control cabinet, which is electrically connected to the water pump. In this design, the control cabinet facilitates the adjustment of the water pump's operating parameters and the regulation of the water flow rate to meet actual needs.

[0012] Furthermore, the water pump is connected to both the aquaculture pond and the rice paddy via pipelines, each equipped with a valve. In this design, the valves on the pipelines facilitate opening and closing, allowing for adjustments to the connectivity as needed.

[0013] Furthermore, the aquaculture tank is equipped with an aeration device. In this design, the aeration device can aerate the aquaculture tank, increasing the oxygen content of the water as needed, which is beneficial for the growth of aquatic organisms.

[0014] Furthermore, the bottom of the enclosure is equipped with casters. In this design, the casters facilitate the movement of the entire device, making it particularly suitable for laboratory use and convenient for transfer between different laboratories.

[0015] Furthermore, the bottom of the aquaculture tank is tapered and slopes downwards, with a drain outlet at the lowest point. In this design, the tapered and sloping bottom of the aquaculture tank facilitates the collection of excrement from aquatic organisms, and the drain outlet allows water and excrement to be discharged from the aquaculture tank, making it easy to adjust the water level of the aquaculture tank as needed.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0017] This novel rice-fish co-cultivation box allows for independent cultivation of the rice paddies and aquaculture ponds during the early stages of rice growth. Water in the aquaculture ponds circulates via a pump, preventing aquatic organisms from consuming the rice seedlings. During the middle growth stage, the water level in the rice paddies is raised above the trough, while the water level in the aquaculture ponds is lower. Water from the aquaculture ponds is pumped to the rice paddies, allowing water to overflow back into the aquaculture ponds, creating a circulating flow that aids oxygen dissolution. In the later stages of growth, the water levels in both the rice and aquaculture ponds are raised above the trough, allowing aquatic organisms to swim into the rice paddies, agitating the soil, relieving compaction, increasing soil permeability, and purifying the water. Aquatic excrement enters the rice paddies, serving as fertilizer to promote rice growth. This rice-fish co-cultivation box is particularly suitable for laboratory research on rice-fish co-cultivation technology. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the rice-fish symbiotic culture box of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 yes Figure 1Top view (control cabinet not shown);

[0020] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A structural perspective view from direction A (control cabinet not shown);

[0021] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 A structural perspective view from the B direction;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of the deluge pipe.

[0023] In the attached diagram: 1. Box body; 11. Partition plate; 111. Water trough; 12. Rice paddy; 13. Aquaculture pond; 131. Drain outlet; 2. Water pump; 21. First outlet; 22. Second outlet; 3. Deluge pipe; 31. Deluge inlet; 4. Filter tank; 41. Water storage layer; 411. Overflow outlet; 42. Filter layer; 5. Control cabinet; 6. Aeration device; 7. Casters. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting this patent. To better illustrate this embodiment, some components in the drawings may be omitted, enlarged, or reduced, and do not represent the actual dimensions of the product. It is understandable to those skilled in the art that some well-known structures and their descriptions may be omitted in the drawings. The positional relationships described in the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting this patent.

[0025] In the accompanying drawings of this utility model, the same or similar reference numerals correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "long," and "short" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, they are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the terms used to describe positional relationships in the drawings are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting this patent. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0026] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below through specific embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings:

[0027] Example 1

[0028] refer to Figures 1 to 5This embodiment discloses a rice-fish co-culture box, including a box body 1 and a water pump 2. The box body 1 is provided with a partition 11, which divides the interior of the box body 1 into a rice pond 12 and an aquaculture pond 13. The top of the partition 11 is provided with a water passage trough 111 for connecting the rice pond 12 and the aquaculture pond 13. The inlet of the water pump 2 is connected to the bottom of the aquaculture pond 13, and the outlet of the water pump 2 is connected to the top of the rice pond 12 and the aquaculture pond 13 respectively.

[0029] In existing technologies, the rice-fish co-culture ecological agricultural model has been applied to actual agricultural production, demonstrating significant ecological, economic, and social benefits. However, for standardized scientific research on rice-fish co-culture, it is difficult to directly set up farmland in the laboratory. Therefore, it is necessary to design devices that facilitate the research of rice-fish co-culture in the laboratory.

[0030] In the technical solution of this utility model, the rice pond 12 is used to grow rice, and the aquaculture pond 13 is used to raise aquatic organisms, such as fish and shrimp. The water pump 2 can promote the water circulation in the aquaculture pond 13 and the rice pond 12, build a sustainable micro-ecosystem in the box 1, improve the material recycling capacity, and facilitate experimental research.

[0031] In the early stages of rice growth, the rice paddy 12 and the aquaculture pond 13 can be cultivated independently. The water in the aquaculture pond 13 can be self-circulated by the water pump 2 to prevent aquatic organisms from eating the rice seedlings. In the middle stage of rice growth, the water level in the rice paddy 12 is raised above the height of the water channel 111, while the water level in the aquaculture pond 13 is lower than the height of the water channel 111. The water pump 2 transports water from the aquaculture pond 13 to the rice paddy 12. At this time, the water in the rice paddy 12 can flow from the water channel 111... Overflow from pond 11 returns to aquaculture pond 13, creating a circulating flow of fresh water between rice pond 12 and aquaculture pond 13, which helps dissolve oxygen. During the later stages of rice growth, the water levels in both rice pond 12 and aquaculture pond 13 are kept higher than the height of the overflow trough 111. This allows aquatic organisms to swim into rice pond 12, stirring the soil, relieving compaction, increasing soil permeability, and purifying the water quality. Aquatic organism excrement can also enter rice pond 12, serving as fertilizer to promote rice growth. This rice-fish co-culture incubator is particularly suitable for laboratory research on rice-fish co-culture technology.

[0032] refer to Figure 1 The water pump 2 has a first outlet 21, which is connected to a deluge pipe 3. The deluge pipe 3 is positioned above the rice paddy 12 and has multiple deluge nozzles 31. In this embodiment, the water pump 2 transports water from the aquaculture tank 13 to the area above the rice paddy 12, where it falls through the deluge nozzles 31 of the deluge pipe 3, facilitating control of the water supply volume and uniformity. (Reference) Figure 5The rain pipe 3 can have multiple rain nozzles 31 along its axial and circumferential directions, allowing the water falling from the rain nozzles 31 to fully cover the rice paddy 12, simulating a real rainy environment. (Reference) Figure 1 and Figure 2 The rain shower pipe 3 can be installed around the rice pond 12 in a circumferential direction.

[0033] refer to Figures 1 to 4 The rice-fish co-culture tank also includes a filter tank 4 located above the tank body 1. The water pump 2 has a second outlet 22 connected to the inlet of the filter tank 4. The outlet of the filter tank 4 is connected to both the aquaculture pond 13 and the rice pond 12. In this embodiment, the filter tank 4 filters the water drawn from the aquaculture pond 13, filtering out the excrement of aquatic organisms and releasing it into the rice pond 12 as nutrients. The filter tank 4 also purifies the water, which is beneficial to the growth of aquatic organisms. The outlet of the filter tank 4 is connected to the top of both the aquaculture pond 13 and the rice pond 12 via pipes, and valves are installed on these pipes. (Reference) Figure 1 The first outlet 21 and the second outlet 22 of the water pump 2 are connected to the water pump 2 through pipelines, and valves are installed on the pipelines.

[0034] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The filter tank 4 includes an upper water storage layer 41 and a lower filter layer 42. The inlet of the filter tank 4 is located above the water storage layer 41, and the outlet of the filter tank 4 is located below the filter layer 42. In this embodiment, the water storage layer 41 holds water drawn from the aquaculture pond 13, which is then filtered through the filter layer 42 before being discharged. Various filter media can be installed in the filter layer 42 to improve the filtration effect. The filter layer 42 can be disassembled for cleaning, and the resulting waste can be disposed of in the rice paddy 12. In other embodiments, the water storage layer 41 and the filter layer 42 can also be arranged horizontally side by side, with the inlet located on one side of the water storage layer 41 and the outlet on the other side of the filter layer 42. This also allows the water storage layer 41 to store water, which is then filtered through the filter layer 42 before being discharged.

[0035] refer to Figure 1 as well as Figure 3 and Figure 4 An overflow outlet 411 is provided at the upper end of the water storage layer 41, and the overflow outlet 411 is connected to the aquaculture tank 13. In this embodiment, the overflow outlet 411 allows excess water to be returned to the aquaculture tank 13 when the water storage layer 41 is full, preventing water in the water storage layer 41 from overflowing outside the tank 1 and causing adverse effects. The overflow outlet 411 is connected to the top of the aquaculture tank 13 via a pipeline. In this embodiment, the filter tank 4 is located above the aquaculture tank 13.

[0036] refer to Figure 1The bottom of the housing 1 is equipped with casters 7. In this embodiment, the casters 7 facilitate the overall movement of the equipment, making it particularly suitable for laboratory use and easy to transfer between different laboratories. The casters 7 can be located at the four corners of the bottom of the housing 1, providing effective support for the housing 1. In this embodiment, the housing 1 can be constructed from assembled plastic sheets, and a steel frame can be used for support at the bottom of the housing 1, through which the casters 7 can be indirectly installed.

[0037] Example 2

[0038] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 This embodiment is similar to Embodiment 1, except that in this embodiment, the housing 1 is connected to a control cabinet 5, which is electrically connected to the water pump 2. In this embodiment, the control cabinet 5 facilitates the adjustment of the water pump 2's operating parameters and the regulation of water flow to meet actual needs. The control cabinet 5 contains a controller and various electrical components. Temperature sensors can be installed in the aquaculture tank 13 or the rice paddy 12, electrically connected to the control cabinet 5 for temperature monitoring. An oxygen concentration monitoring device can also be installed in the aquaculture tank 13 and electrically connected to the control cabinet 5, enabling monitoring of the oxygen concentration in the aquaculture tank 13 and taking corresponding measures to prevent oxygen deficiency in aquatic organisms. The water pump 2 can be fixedly connected via a mounting plate fixed to the side wall of the housing 1, and the control cabinet 5 has a waterproof outer shell.

[0039] refer to Figures 1 to 4 The water pump 2 is connected to the aquaculture pond 13 and the rice paddy pond 12 via pipelines, and each pipeline is equipped with a valve. In this embodiment, the valves on the pipelines facilitate the opening and closing of the pipelines and allow for adjustment of the connection relationship as needed. The valves can be manual mechanical valves or solenoid valves. The solenoid valves can be electrically connected to the control cabinet 5, thereby facilitating the control of the opening and closing of each pipeline.

[0040] refer to Figure 2 An aeration device 6 is installed in the aquaculture tank 13. In this embodiment, the aeration device 6 can aerate the aquaculture tank 13, increasing the oxygen content of the water as needed, which is beneficial to the growth of aquatic organisms. For example, the aeration device 6 includes an aeration disc and an air pump. The air pump is connected to the outside of the housing 1, and the aeration disc is connected to the air pump through an air guide pipe. The air pump can also be electrically connected to the control cabinet 5. When the oxygen concentration in the aquaculture tank 13 is insufficient, the aeration device 6 can increase the oxygen in the water, preventing aquatic organisms from dying due to lack of oxygen.

[0041] Example 3

[0042] refer to Figure 3 This embodiment is similar to Embodiment 1, except that it refers to... Figure 1The bottom of the aquaculture pond 13 is tapered and slopes downwards, with a drain outlet 131 located at its lowest point. In this design, the tapered, sloping bottom of the aquaculture pond 13 facilitates the collection of excrement from aquatic organisms. The drain outlet 131 allows water and excrement to be discharged from the aquaculture pond 13, facilitating water level adjustment as needed. The drain outlet 131 can be connected to the outside via pipes and valves; opening the valves allows water to be discharged from the aquaculture pond 13. In practical use, the water level can be adjusted according to the different water requirements of the rice and aquatic organisms during their different growth cycles. External water supply and pumping devices can also be used to lower or raise the water levels in the rice paddy 12 and the aquaculture pond 13.

[0043] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating this utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A rice-fish symbiotic culture box, characterized in that: The device includes a housing (1) and a water pump (2). The housing (1) is provided with a partition (11), which divides the interior of the housing (1) into a rice paddy (12) and an aquaculture pond (13). The top of the partition (11) is provided with a water passage (111) for connecting the rice paddy (12) and the aquaculture pond (13). The inlet of the water pump (2) is connected to the bottom of the aquaculture pond (13), and the outlet of the water pump (2) is connected to the top of the rice paddy (12) and the aquaculture pond (13).

2. The rice-fish co-culture incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water pump (2) has a first outlet (21), and the first outlet (21) is connected to a rain pipe (3). The rain pipe (3) is located above the rice pond (12) and has multiple rain nozzles (31) on it.

3. The rice-fish co-culture incubator according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a filter pool (4) disposed above the housing (1), and the water pump (2) also has a second outlet (22) connected to the inlet of the filter pool (4), and the outlet of the filter pool (4) is connected to the aquaculture pond (13) and the rice pond (12) respectively.

4. The rice-fish co-culture incubator according to claim 3, characterized in that: The filter pool (4) includes an upper water storage layer (41) and a lower filter layer (42). The inlet of the filter pool (4) is located above the water storage layer (41), and the outlet of the filter pool (4) is located below the filter layer (42).

5. The rice-fish co-culture incubator according to claim 4, characterized in that: An overflow outlet (411) is provided at the upper end of the water storage layer (41), and the overflow outlet (411) is connected to the aquaculture tank (13).

6. The rice-fish co-culture incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing (1) is connected to a control cabinet (5), which is electrically connected to the water pump (2).

7. The rice-fish co-culture incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water pump (2) is connected to the aquaculture pond (13) and the rice pond (12) through pipelines, and each pipeline is equipped with a valve.

8. The rice-fish co-culture incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The aquaculture pond (13) is equipped with an aeration device (6).

9. The rice-fish co-culture incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the box (1) is provided with casters (7).

10. The rice-fish co-culture incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the aquaculture tank (13) is tapered and slopes downwards, with a drain outlet (131) at the lowest point.

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