Automatic feeding device for aquaculture

Abstract

The utility model provides an automatic feeding device for aquaculture relates to aquaculture equipment, include: feed bin, its upper portion is equipped with first feed inlet, bottom is equipped with first weigher and first unloader, movable keep good health bin, its upper portion is equipped with second feed inlet, stirring bin, its bottom is equipped with second weigher and second unloader, first air blower, it is connected first unloader and stirring bin in proper order through first feed pipe, first water pump, it is connected movable keep good health bin through first liquid inlet pipe, second water pump, it is connected movable keep good health bin and stirring bin through second liquid inlet pipe, and second air blower, it is connected second unloader and material spraying nozzle in proper order through second feed pipe, the utility model has the advantages that: realized the automation of aquaculture feed, mixed stirring and feeding, the accurate control and management of the process of cultivation, improved the feed feeding efficiency, greatly reduced the dependence of feed feeding on artificial, reduced the labor intensity and artificial cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of aquaculture equipment technology, and in particular to an automatic feeding device for aquaculture. Background Technology

[0002] Feeding in aquaculture directly affects the growth rate, health status, and feed conversion rate of farmed animals. Traditional aquaculture methods use a fixed-time, fixed-quantity feeding method. First, the feeding amount is determined based on factors such as the species, growth stage, and stocking density. Then, the total feed amount is weighed, animal health medications are added, and the feed is manually mixed. Finally, the mixed feed is fed, mainly through manual scattering and machine feeding. Manual scattering involves workers evenly scattering the mixed feed along the pond edge or from a boat in the net cage / pond. Machine feeding involves loading the mixed feed into an automatic or semi-automatic feeder, setting the feeding time and area for feeding. Furthermore, after feeding, feed (especially wet feed or oily feed) is highly susceptible to residue, spoilage, and mold. Feed hoppers, mixing tools, feeder hoppers, and transport vehicles must be thoroughly cleaned promptly after use; otherwise, bacteria will grow, contaminate new feed, and spread diseases. Manual washing is very labor-intensive and difficult to thoroughly clean crevices and corners. Traditional feed feeding methods mainly rely on manual operation, which has disadvantages such as high labor intensity and low efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems in the feeding of existing aquaculture, the present invention provides an automatic feeding device for aquaculture.

[0004] An embodiment of this utility model provides an automatic feeding device for aquaculture, comprising:

[0005] The feeding hopper has a first feeding port at the top and a first weighing device and a first unloading device at the bottom.

[0006] The animal health compartment has a second feed inlet at the top.

[0007] The mixing chamber is equipped with a second weighing device and a second unloading device at its bottom.

[0008] The first blower is connected in sequence to the first unloader and the mixing chamber via the first material conveying pipe;

[0009] A first water pump is connected to the animal protection chamber via a first inlet pipe;

[0010] The second water pump is connected to the animal protection chamber and the mixing chamber via a second inlet pipe;

[0011] And a second blower, which is connected in sequence to the second unloader and the nozzle via a second conveying pipe.

[0012] Furthermore, it also includes a swing mechanism connected to the nozzle to drive the nozzle to swing.

[0013] Furthermore, the swing mechanism includes a swing motor, a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod, and a third connecting rod. The output end of the swing motor is connected to one end of the first connecting rod, the other end of the first connecting rod is rotatably connected to one end of the second connecting rod, the other end of the second connecting rod is rotatably connected to the middle of the third connecting rod, and one end of the third connecting rod is rotatably set while the other end is fixed to the nozzle.

[0014] Furthermore, the first connecting rod is provided with a trapezoidal hole, and one end of the second connecting rod is provided with a spherical hinge joint, which is inserted into the trapezoidal hole and can slide along the trapezoidal hole.

[0015] Furthermore, it also includes a cabinet, in which the feeding hopper, animal protection hopper, mixing hopper, first blower, first water pump, second water pump and second blower are all installed. The swing mechanism also includes a mounting bracket, and the swing mechanism is installed inside the cabinet via the mounting bracket. The swing motor is installed on the mounting bracket, and the rear end of the third connecting rod is rotatably fixed to the mounting bracket. A soft support cover is provided on the outside of the cabinet, and the nozzle can move through the support cover.

[0016] Furthermore, the first feed inlet and the second feed inlet are located on one side of the cabinet, and the cabinet is provided with an openable cover at both the first feed inlet and the second feed inlet, while the spray nozzle is located on the other side of the cabinet.

[0017] Furthermore, it also includes a main control board and a touch screen. The main control board is connected to the first blower, the second blower, the first water pump, and the second water pump, respectively. The touch screen is located on the front side of the cabinet and is connected to the main control board to control the operation of the first blower, the second blower, the first water pump, and the second water pump and to display their operating status.

[0018] Furthermore, the second blower is also connected to the first ventilation pipe and the second ventilation pipe. The first ventilation pipe is connected to the feed hopper, and the second ventilation pipe is connected to the animal protection hopper. The first water pump is also connected to the third liquid inlet pipe and the fourth liquid inlet pipe. A nozzle is provided at the top of the feed hopper. The third liquid inlet pipe is connected to the nozzle, and the fourth liquid inlet pipe is connected to the mixing hopper.

[0019] Furthermore, a stirring motor is provided at the top of the mixing chamber, and a spiral stirring blade is provided inside the mixing chamber, with the stirring motor connected to the spiral stirring blade.

[0020] Furthermore, a first vibrator is provided at the bottom of the feeding hopper, a second vibrator is provided at the bottom of the mixing hopper, the second water pump is a centrifugal pump, and the first water pump is located at the bottom of the animal protection hopper.

[0021] The beneficial effects of the technical solution provided by the embodiments of this utility model are as follows:

[0022] 1. This utility model discloses an automatic feeding device for aquaculture. Feed is stored in a feeding hopper. A first blower, in conjunction with a first weighing device, quantitatively delivers feed to a mixing hopper. Animal health supplement is stored in an animal health supplement hopper. A first water pump adds water to the animal health supplement hopper to dilute the supplement, and a second water pump delivers the diluted supplement to the mixing hopper. The mixing hopper mixes the feed and animal health supplement. Finally, a second blower, in conjunction with a second weighing device, quantitatively sprays the mixed feed from a nozzle for feeding. This device achieves automated feed proportioning, mixing, and feeding, enabling precise control and management of the aquaculture process, improving feed feeding efficiency, significantly reducing reliance on manual feeding, lowering labor intensity and costs, and enhancing the level of intelligent aquaculture.

[0023] 2. The present invention provides an automatic feeding device for aquaculture, which is equipped with a swing mechanism. The swing mechanism drives the spray nozzle to swing, thereby increasing the feed spraying area and enabling feeding to a larger area of ​​aquaculture sites.

[0024] 3. The automatic feeding device for aquaculture of this utility model, after the feed is fed, uses a first water pump to inject water into the feeding hopper, animal health hopper and mixing hopper to clean them, and uses a second blower to blow air into the feeding hopper, animal health hopper and mixing hopper to dry them, thus achieving automatic cleaning and drying of the feeding hopper, animal health hopper and mixing hopper, with better cleaning effect, higher efficiency, and greatly reduced labor intensity. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This utility model relates to the internal structure of an automatic feeding device for aquaculture. Figure 1 ;

[0026] Figure 2 This utility model relates to the internal structure of an automatic feeding device for aquaculture. Figure 2 ;

[0027] Figure 3 This is an external schematic diagram of an automatic feeding device for aquaculture according to this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0028] Figure 4 This is an external schematic diagram of an automatic feeding device for aquaculture according to this utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a diagram showing the installation of the nozzle;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the swing mechanism and the nozzle.

[0031] In the diagram: 1. Feed hopper; 2. Animal protection hopper; 3. Mixing hopper; 4. First blower; 5. Second blower; 6. Second water pump; 7. First water pump; 8. First unloader; 9. First conveying pipe; 10. First feed inlet; 11. Second liquid inlet; 12. Second feed inlet; 13. Second conveying pipe; 14. Nozzle; 15. Second unloader; 16. First vibrator; 17. Second vibrator; 18. Mixing motor; 19. First liquid inlet; 20. Fourth liquid inlet; 21. Third liquid inlet; 22. Second ventilation pipe; 23. Swing mechanism; 24. First ventilation pipe; 25. Cabinet; 26. Cover; 27. Support cover; 28. First connecting rod; 29. ​​Second connecting rod; 30. Third connecting rod; 31. Swing motor; 32. Mounting bracket; 33. Touch screen. Detailed Implementation

[0032] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the embodiments of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following description presents a preferred embodiment of several possible embodiments of this utility model, intended to provide a basic understanding of the utility model, but not intended to identify the key or decisive elements of the utility model or to limit the scope of protection sought.

[0033] In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values.

[0034] Techniques, methods, and equipment known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and equipment should be considered part of the specification.

[0035] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be discussed further in subsequent figures. Also, it should be understood that, for ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the figures are not drawn to actual scale.

[0036] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the circuits, electronic components and modules involved in this utility model are all existing technologies, which can be fully implemented by those skilled in the art, and need not be elaborated upon.

[0037] It should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation" and "connection" 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.

[0038] Please refer to Figure 1-4 The present invention provides an automatic feeding device for aquaculture, which is applied to the feeding of aquatic animals such as fish and shrimp during the breeding process. It mainly includes a feeding bin 1, an animal health bin 2, a mixing bin 3, a first blower 4, a first water pump 7, a second water pump 6, and a second blower 5.

[0039] The feeding silo 1 has a first feed inlet 10 at the top and a first weighing device and a first unloading device 8 at the bottom. Feed ingredients can be fed into the feeding silo 1 through the first feed inlet 10. The first unloading device 8 is connected to the discharge outlet at the bottom of the feeding silo 1, allowing the feed ingredients stored in the feeding silo 1 to be discharged outwards from the bottom of the feeding silo 1. The first weighing device can detect the weight of the feed ingredients discharged outwards from the bottom of the feeding silo 1. The shape of the feeding silo 1 can be flexibly set according to the actual application scenario; for example, in this embodiment, the feeding silo 1 is a tank with a cylindrical upper part and a funnel-shaped lower part.

[0040] The animal health storage tank 2 is provided with a second inlet 12 at its upper part, through which animal health liquid can be added. The shape of the animal health storage tank 2 can be flexibly set according to the actual application scenario. For example, in this embodiment, the animal health storage tank 2 is a tank with a cylindrical upper part and a funnel-shaped lower part. Since the animal health liquid is an additive to feed raw materials, the amount required is far less than the amount of feed raw materials. Therefore, the volume of the animal health storage tank 2 is generally much smaller than the volume of the feed storage tank 1.

[0041] The bottom of the mixing chamber 3 is equipped with a second weighing device and a second unloading device 15. The feed, after being mixed in the mixing chamber 3, can be output through the second unloading device 15, and the second weighing device can detect the weight of the feed output by the second unloading device 15. The mixing chamber 3 is equipped with a stirring mechanism to stir the internal materials. In this embodiment, the top of the mixing chamber 3 is equipped with a stirring motor 18, and the interior of the mixing chamber 3 is equipped with spiral stirring blades, with the stirring motor 18 connected to the spiral stirring blades. The shape of the mixing chamber 3 can be flexibly set according to the actual application scenario; for example, in this embodiment, the mixing chamber 3 is a tank with a cylindrical upper part and a funnel-shaped lower part.

[0042] In some embodiments, a first vibrator 16 is provided at the bottom of the feeding hopper 1, and a second vibrator 17 is provided at the bottom of the mixing hopper 3. The first vibrator 16 causes the feeding hopper 1 to vibrate, preventing the first unloader 8 from clogging. The second vibrator 17 causes the mixing hopper 3 to vibrate, preventing the second unloader 15 from clogging.

[0043] The first blower 4 is connected to the first unloader 8 and the mixing chamber 3 in sequence through the first conveying pipe 9. The first blower 4 can transport the feed raw materials output by the first unloader 8 into the mixing chamber 3.

[0044] The first water pump 7 is connected to the animal health storage tank 2 via the first inlet pipe 19. The first water pump 7 can pump clean water into the animal health storage tank 2 to dilute the animal health solution stored in the tank 2, so as to better mix it evenly with the feed ingredients later.

[0045] The second water pump 6 is connected to the animal protection chamber 2 and the mixing chamber 3 through the second inlet pipe 11. In this embodiment, the second water pump 6 is a centrifugal pump, the first water pump 7 is located at the bottom of the animal protection chamber 2, and one end of the second inlet pipe 11 is connected to the centrifugal pump and the other end is connected to the top of the mixing chamber 3.

[0046] The second blower 5 is connected in sequence to the second unloader 15 and the nozzle 14 via the second feed pipe 13. The second blower 5 can transport the mixed feed output from the second unloader 15 to the nozzle 14 via the second feed pipe 13, and then spray it outward from the nozzle 14.

[0047] The feeding process of the automatic feeding device for aquaculture according to this utility model is as follows: Feed raw materials are pre-stored in the feeding hopper 1 through the first feeding port 10. When feeding is required, animal health liquid is added into the animal health liquid hopper 2 through the first feeding port 10. Feed raw materials are quantitatively conveyed to the mixing hopper 3 by the first blower 4 and the first conveying pipe 9 in conjunction with the first weighing device. Water is added to the animal health liquid hopper 2 by the first water pump 7 to dilute the animal health liquid, and the diluted animal health liquid is conveyed to the mixing hopper 3 by the second water pump 6. The mixing hopper 3 mixes and stirs the feed raw materials and animal health liquid. Finally, the mixed feed is quantitatively sprayed out from the spray nozzle 14 by the second blower 5, the second conveying pipe 13, and the second weighing device for feeding.

[0048] In some embodiments, the automatic feeding device for aquaculture according to the present invention further includes a swing mechanism 23, combined with Figure 5 and 6As shown, the swing mechanism 23 is connected to the nozzle 14 to drive the nozzle 14 to swing, thereby expanding the spraying area of ​​the nozzle 14. Specifically, the swing mechanism 23 includes a swing motor 31, a first connecting rod 28, a second connecting rod 29, and a third connecting rod 30. The output end of the swing motor 31 is connected to one end of the first connecting rod 28 through a reducer. The other end of the first connecting rod 28 is rotatably connected to one end of the second connecting rod 29. The other end of the second connecting rod 29 is rotatably connected to the middle of the third connecting rod 30. One end of the third connecting rod 30 is rotatably mounted, and the other end is fixed to the nozzle 14. Preferably, the first connecting rod 28 has a trapezoidal hole, and one end of the second connecting rod 29 has a spherical hinge joint. The spherical hinge joint is inserted into the trapezoidal hole and can slide along the trapezoidal hole. In this way, the swing motor 31 drives the first connecting rod 28 to rotate, which in turn drives the second connecting rod 29 to pull the third connecting rod 30 to rotate around its rear end, thereby driving the nozzle 14 to swing left and right.

[0049] Combination Figure 3 and 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the automatic feeding device for aquaculture of this utility model further includes a cabinet 25. The feeding bin 1, the animal protection bin 2, the mixing bin 3, the first blower 4, the first water pump 7, the second water pump 6, and the second blower 5 are all installed inside the cabinet 25. The swing mechanism 23 also includes a mounting bracket 32. The swing mechanism 23 is installed inside the cabinet 25 through the mounting bracket 32. The swing motor 31 is installed on the mounting bracket 32. The rear end of the third connecting rod 30 is rotatably fixed on the mounting bracket 32. A soft support cover 27 is provided on the outside of the cabinet 25. The spray nozzle 14 can move through the support cover 27.

[0050] Furthermore, the first feed inlet 10 and the second feed inlet 12 are located on one side of the cabinet 25, and the cabinet 25 is provided with an openable cover 26 for both the first feed inlet 10 and the second feed inlet 12. The nozzle 14 is located on the other side of the cabinet 25. Alternatively, the first feed inlet 10 and the second feed inlet 12 can be located on the front side of the cabinet 25, and the nozzle 14 can be located on the rear side of the cabinet 25.

[0051] To facilitate control of feed feeding and intuitive observation of its status, this utility model's automatic feeding device for aquaculture further includes a main control board and a touch screen 33. The main control board is connected to the first blower 4, the second blower 5, the first water pump 7, and the second water pump 6. The touch screen 33 is located on the front side of the cabinet 25 and is connected to the main control board to control the operation of the first blower 4, the second blower 5, the first water pump 7, and the second water pump 6, and to display their operating status. For example, it controls the start, stop, and speed adjustment of the first blower 4 and the second blower 5, and the start, stop, and speed adjustment of the first water pump 7 and the second water pump 6, displaying the start, stop, wind speed, and pump speed statuses. The touch screen 33 can flexibly control the operation of the first blower 4, the second blower 5, the first water pump 7, and the second water pump 6 according to the actual feed feeding needs.

[0052] Furthermore, considering the difficulty in cleaning and drying the interiors of the feeding hopper 1, the animal protection hopper 2, and the mixing hopper 3, the second blower 5 is also connected to a first ventilation pipe 24 and a second ventilation pipe 22. The first ventilation pipe 24 is connected to the feeding hopper 1, and the second ventilation pipe 22 is connected to the animal protection hopper 2. The first water pump 7 is also connected to a third liquid inlet pipe 21 and a fourth liquid inlet pipe 20. A nozzle is provided at the top of the feeding hopper 1, and the third liquid inlet pipe 21 is connected to the nozzle. The fourth liquid inlet pipe 20 is connected to the mixing hopper 3. Valves can be installed on the first liquid inlet pipe 19, the third liquid inlet pipe 21, and the fourth liquid inlet pipe 20 to control the flow. The fourth liquid inlet pipe 20 can be provided with multiple branch pipes, which are connected to the top and bottom of the mixing hopper 3 respectively, allowing for more thorough cleaning of the mixing hopper 3.

[0053] After feeding is completed, clean water is pumped by the first water pump 7. The clean water flows along the first inlet pipe 19 into the animal health storage chamber 2 to rinse its interior. Clean water also flows along the third inlet pipe 21 and the nozzle into the feeding chamber 1 to rinse its interior. Finally, clean water flows along the fourth inlet pipe 20 into the mixing chamber 3 to rinse its interior. After rinsing, the wastewater in the feeding chamber 1 is transported to the mixing chamber 3 by the first blower 4, the wastewater in the animal health storage chamber 2 is transported to the mixing chamber 3 by the second water pump 6, and the wastewater in the mixing chamber 3 is transported to the spray nozzle 14 for spraying. Then, the second blower 5 blows air into the feeding chamber 1, the animal health storage chamber 2, and the mixing chamber 3 to dry their interiors, achieving drying.

[0054] The main control board of the automatic feeding device for aquaculture of this utility model can also obtain data during the feeding process. The real-time data can be predicted by an externally trained mathematical model to obtain the predicted optimal feeding time, feeding amount, etc. The main control board can then achieve precise feeding control based on the prediction results.

[0055] In this document, the directional terms such as front, back, top, and bottom are defined based on the position of the components in the accompanying drawings and their relative positions to each other, solely for the purpose of clarity and convenience in expressing the technical solution. It should be understood that these are relative concepts and can vary depending on different methods of use and placement; the use of these directional terms should not limit the scope of protection claimed in this application.

[0056] Where there is no conflict, the embodiments and features described above can be combined with each other. The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic feeding device for aquaculture, characterized by, include: The feeding hopper has a first feeding port at the top and a first weighing device and a first unloading device at the bottom. The animal health compartment has a second feed inlet at the top. The mixing chamber is equipped with a second weighing device and a second unloading device at its bottom. The first blower is connected in sequence to the first unloader and the mixing chamber via the first material conveying pipe; A first water pump is connected to the animal protection chamber via a first inlet pipe; The second water pump is connected to the animal protection chamber and the mixing chamber via a second inlet pipe; And a second blower, which is connected in sequence to the second unloader and the nozzle via a second conveying pipe.

2. The automatic feeding device for aquaculture according to claim 1, wherein: It also includes a swing mechanism connected to the nozzle to drive the nozzle to swing.

3. The automatic feeding device for aquaculture according to claim 2, wherein: The swing mechanism includes a swing motor, a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod, and a third connecting rod. The output end of the swing motor is connected to one end of the first connecting rod, the other end of the first connecting rod is rotatably connected to one end of the second connecting rod, the other end of the second connecting rod is rotatably connected to the middle of the third connecting rod, one end of the third connecting rod is rotatably set, and the other end is fixed to the nozzle.

4. The automatic feeding device for aquaculture according to claim 3, wherein: The first connecting rod has a trapezoidal hole, and one end of the second connecting rod has a spherical hinge joint, which is inserted into the trapezoidal hole and can slide along the trapezoidal hole.

5. The automatic feeding device for aquaculture according to claim 4, wherein: It also includes a cabinet, in which the feeding hopper, animal protection hopper, mixing hopper, first blower, first water pump, second water pump and second blower are all installed. The swing mechanism also includes a mounting bracket, and the swing mechanism is installed inside the cabinet via the mounting bracket. The swing motor is installed on the mounting bracket. The rear end of the third connecting rod is rotatably fixed to the mounting bracket. A soft support cover is provided on the outside of the cabinet, and the spray nozzle can move through the support cover.

6. The automatic feeding device for aquaculture according to claim 5, wherein: The first feed inlet and the second feed inlet are located on one side of the cabinet, and the cabinet is provided with an openable cover at both the first feed inlet and the second feed inlet. The spray nozzle is located on the other side of the cabinet.

7. The automatic feeding device for aquaculture according to claim 5, wherein: It also includes a main control board and a touch screen. The main control board is connected to the first blower, the second blower, the first water pump and the second water pump respectively. The touch screen is located on the front side of the cabinet and is connected to the main control board to control the operation of the first blower, the second blower, the first water pump and the second water pump and to display the working status.

8. The automatic feeding device for aquaculture according to claim 1, wherein: The second blower is also connected to the first ventilation pipe and the second ventilation pipe. The first ventilation pipe is connected to the feed hopper, and the second ventilation pipe is connected to the animal protection hopper. The first water pump is also connected to the third liquid inlet pipe and the fourth liquid inlet pipe. A nozzle is provided at the top of the feed hopper. The third liquid inlet pipe is connected to the nozzle, and the fourth liquid inlet pipe is connected to the mixing hopper.

9. The automatic feeding device for aquaculture according to claim 1, wherein: The mixing chamber is equipped with a mixing motor at the top and a spiral mixing blade inside the mixing chamber. The mixing motor is connected to the spiral mixing blade.

10. An automatic feeding device for aquaculture as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the feeding bin is provided with a first vibrator, the bottom of the stirring bin is provided with a second vibrator, the second water pump is a centrifugal pump, and the first water pump is arranged at the bottom of the dynamic protection bin.

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