An experimental device suitable for carrying out the feed utilization efficiency of freshwater fish
By combining a support frame, experimental box, separation net box, lifting mechanism and weighing sensor, the problem of frequent fish weighing operations in freshwater fish feed utilization efficiency experiments was solved, and an efficient and fast weighing process was achieved.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- FRESHWATER FISHERIES RES INSITUTE OF JIANGSUPROVINCE
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-16
AI Technical Summary
In existing experiments on the utilization efficiency of freshwater fish feed, it is necessary to frequently remove the fish for weighing, which leads to a large workload and low efficiency.
The device uses a combination of support frame, experimental box, separation net box, lifting mechanism and weighing sensor. The lifting mechanism lifts the separation net box from the water, the weighing sensor quickly weighs the freshwater fish, and the fish feces and feed residue are separated through the filter holes.
This method enables efficient, rapid, and convenient weighing of freshwater fish, reducing workload and improving experimental efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of experimental devices for freshwater fish rearing, and more specifically to an experimental device suitable for conducting experiments on the utilization efficiency of freshwater fish feed. Background Technology
[0002] Freshwater fish feed utilization efficiency refers to the proportion of feed digested and absorbed by freshwater fish during the aquaculture process, which directly affects aquaculture costs and economic benefits. Therefore, conducting experiments on this topic is essential.
[0003] Currently, experiments on freshwater fish feed utilization efficiency typically involve raising freshwater fish in experimental ponds, feeding them regularly, and weighing them periodically. However, to accurately weigh the fish and avoid the influence of fish feces and feed residue in the water, it is usually necessary to remove the fish from the water, which undoubtedly increases the workload. This is especially true when observing numerous freshwater fish samples simultaneously, resulting in high workload and low efficiency.
[0004] Therefore, providing an experimental apparatus suitable for conducting experiments on the utilization efficiency of freshwater fish feed is a problem that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content
[0005] In view of this, the present invention provides an experimental device suitable for conducting experiments on the feed utilization efficiency of freshwater fish, which can weigh fish efficiently, quickly and easily, thus facilitating experiments on the feed utilization efficiency of freshwater fish.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0007] An experimental apparatus for studying the feed utilization efficiency of freshwater fish includes a support frame, multiple experimental boxes, multiple separating net boxes, multiple lifting mechanisms, and multiple weighing sensors. The multiple experimental boxes are placed sequentially on the support frame in a horizontal direction. Each separating net box includes a filter box and two support rods connected to its two sides. Each filter box is placed inside the experimental box via the two support rods. The multiple lifting mechanisms are located on both sides of the support frame and directly below the multiple support rods. The multiple weighing sensors are installed on top of the multiple lifting mechanisms.
[0008] By adopting the above technical solutions, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0009] Under the action of the lifting mechanism, the separation net cage is lifted from the experimental box, separating the freshwater fish in the separation net cage from the water and feces and feed residue in the experimental box. During this process, the weighing sensor weighs the freshwater fish, realizing efficient, fast and simple weighing of fish, which provides convenience for carrying out freshwater fish feed utilization efficiency experiments.
[0010] Furthermore, the support frame includes a support frame and multiple support legs. The support frame has slots on both sides, and the experimental box has insert plates on both sides. Two insert plates are respectively inserted into two slots. The multiple support legs are respectively fixed to the bottom of the support frame.
[0011] Furthermore, each of the lifting mechanisms includes a hydraulic cylinder and a support block, with the hydraulic cylinders vertically distributed; the support block is fixed to the top of the hydraulic cylinder telescopic rod and located directly below the support rod; the weighing sensor is installed on the top of the support block.
[0012] Furthermore, the top of the support block has a support groove; the weighing sensor is installed in the support groove.
[0013] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further technical solution is that it can improve the stability of the separated cage during the lifting process.
[0014] Furthermore, the pore size of the filter box is smaller than the size of freshwater fish, but larger than the size of freshwater fish feces and feed residue.
[0015] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further technical solution is that when the separation cage is separated from the experimental box, freshwater fish will not leak out of the filter holes of the filter box, while freshwater fish feces and feed residue will leak out of the filter holes. Attached Figure Description
[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.
[0017] Figure 1 The attached figure is a schematic diagram of the daily operation of an experimental device for conducting experiments on the utilization efficiency of freshwater fish feed provided by this utility model.
[0018] Figure 2 The attached figure is a structural schematic diagram of the weighing state of an experimental device provided by this utility model, which is suitable for conducting experiments on the utilization efficiency of freshwater fish feed. Detailed Implementation
[0019] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0020] like Figure 1-2 As shown in the figure, this utility model discloses an experimental device suitable for conducting experiments on the feed utilization efficiency of freshwater fish. It includes a support frame 1, multiple experimental boxes 2, multiple separating net boxes 3, multiple lifting mechanisms 4, and multiple weighing sensors 5. The multiple experimental boxes 2 are placed horizontally on the support frame 1, and each experimental box 2 is filled with water. Each separating net box 3 includes a filter box 31 and two support rods 32 connected to its two sides. Each filter box 31 is placed inside the experimental box 2 via the two support rods 32. The multiple lifting mechanisms 4 are located on both sides of the support frame 1 and directly below the multiple support rods 32. The multiple weighing sensors 5 are installed on the top of the multiple lifting mechanisms 4. Under the action of the lifting mechanisms 4, the separating net boxes 3 are lifted from the experimental boxes 2, separating the freshwater fish in the separating net boxes 3 from the water and feces / feed residue in the experimental boxes 2. During this process, the weighing sensors 5 weigh the freshwater fish, achieving efficient, rapid, and convenient weighing of the fish, providing convenience for conducting experiments on the feed utilization efficiency of freshwater fish.
[0021] Specifically, the support frame 1 includes a support frame 11 and multiple support legs 12. The support frame 11 has slots on both sides, and the experimental box 2 has insert plates on both sides. The two insert plates are respectively inserted into the two slots. The multiple support legs 12 are respectively fixed to the bottom of the support frame 11.
[0022] Specifically, each lifting mechanism 4 includes a hydraulic cylinder 41 and a support block 42. The hydraulic cylinder 41 is vertically distributed; the support block 42 is fixed to the top of the telescopic rod of the hydraulic cylinder 41 and located directly below the support rod 32; the weighing sensor 5 is installed on the top of the support block 42.
[0023] To further optimize the technical solution of this utility model, the top of the support block 42 has a support groove; the weighing sensor 5 is installed in the support groove, which can improve the stability of the separation net box 3 during the lifting process.
[0024] Specifically, the aperture of the filter holes in filter box 31 is smaller than the size of freshwater fish but larger than the size of freshwater fish feces and feed residue. This ensures that when the separation net box 3 is separated from the experimental box 2, freshwater fish will not leak out of the filter holes in filter box 31, while freshwater fish feces and feed residue will leak out of the filter holes.
[0025] The working process of this utility model:
[0026] When it is necessary to weigh the freshwater fish, the hydraulic cylinder 41 is driven, and the telescopic rod drives the support block 42 at its top to rise. Then, the support rods 32 on both sides of the filter box 31 enter the support groove of the support block 42 and press on the weighing sensor 5. When the filter box 31 is completely separated from the water in the experimental chamber 2, the hydraulic cylinder 41 stops moving. After the filter box 31 stabilizes, only the freshwater fish are left in the filter box 31. The weighing sensor 5 obtains the weight of the freshwater fish (both weighing sensors 5 obtain the weight, the two weights are added together and divided by 2 to obtain the total weight of the freshwater fish + the separation net box 3, and then the weight of the separation net box 3 is subtracted to obtain the weight of the freshwater fish). Then, the hydraulic cylinder 41 is driven to lower the telescopic rod, and the filter box 31 re-enters the experimental chamber 2 for continued observation of the freshwater fish.
[0027] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on its differences from other embodiments. Similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to interchangeably. For the apparatus disclosed in the embodiments, since it corresponds to the method disclosed in the embodiments, the description is relatively simple; relevant parts can be referred to the method section.
[0028] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.
Claims
1. An experimental apparatus suitable for conducting experiments on feed utilization efficiency in freshwater fish, characterized in that, The device includes a support frame, multiple experimental boxes, multiple separation net boxes, multiple lifting mechanisms, and multiple weighing sensors. The multiple experimental boxes are placed sequentially on the support frame in a horizontal direction. Each separation net box includes a filter box and two support rods connected to its two sides. Each filter box is placed inside the experimental box by the two support rods. The multiple lifting mechanisms are located on both sides of the support frame and directly below the multiple support rods. The multiple weighing sensors are installed on the top of the multiple lifting mechanisms.
2. The experimental apparatus for conducting freshwater fish feed utilization efficiency tests according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support frame includes a support frame and multiple support legs. The support frame has slots on both sides, and the experimental box has insert plates on both sides. Two insert plates are respectively inserted into two slots. The multiple support legs are respectively fixed to the bottom of the support frame.
3. An experimental apparatus for conducting freshwater fish feed utilization efficiency tests according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, Each of the lifting mechanisms includes a hydraulic cylinder and a support block, the hydraulic cylinder being vertically distributed; the support block being fixed to the top of the hydraulic cylinder telescopic rod and located directly below the support rod; the weighing sensor being mounted on the top of the support block.
4. The experimental apparatus for conducting freshwater fish feed utilization efficiency tests according to claim 3, characterized in that, The top of the support block has a support groove; the weighing sensor is installed in the support groove.
5. The experimental apparatus for conducting freshwater fish feed utilization efficiency tests according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pore size of the filter box is smaller than the size of freshwater fish, but larger than the size of freshwater fish feces and feed residue.