Novel kelp assisted seedling clamping machine
By designing a kelp-assisted seedling clamping machine, the machine automates the rope delivery and separation operations, solving the problems of low efficiency and inaccurate seedling spacing in traditional manual seedling clamping, and improving the efficiency and survival rate of kelp seedling clamping.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- WUHAN ANFULAI ELECTRONICS CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-23
AI Technical Summary
Traditional artificial kelp seedling clamping is inefficient, labor-intensive, and difficult to precisely control the seedling spacing, which affects kelp farming yield.
Design a kelp seedling clamping machine, including a conveying mechanism, a rope separating mechanism and a controller. It uses components such as a rope feeding motor, a rope separating motor and a photoelectric switch to automatically complete the rope conveying and rope separating operations, and combines flexible rope-supporting wheels to protect the kelp seedlings.
It improved the efficiency of kelp seedling clamping, reduced labor intensity, enabled precise control of seedling spacing, and increased kelp survival rate and aquaculture yield.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to kelp farming technology in the field of marine aquaculture, specifically a new type of kelp seedling clamping machine. Background Technology
[0002] Kelp farming accounts for a large proportion of marine aquaculture. In the process of kelp farming, the separation and clamping of kelp seedlings is extremely labor-intensive. Traditional manual clamping requires one hand to hold a rope tightly and rotate it to open the three strands, while the other hand feeds the seedling. Then, the rope is pulled a certain distance, and the process is repeated. The disadvantage of this method is that because only one hand can separate and feed the seedlings while the other hand holds and rotates the rope, it is very inefficient.
[0003] Secondly, during the kelp seedling planting season, in order to ensure the survival rate of kelp seedlings, everyone works against the clock, which is very demanding and takes a long time. The traditional manual seedling clamping method is very taxing on the human body.
[0004] In addition, the spacing between seedlings needs to be controlled by manually pulling ropes. Due to individual differences in operation, it is difficult to achieve precise spacing. Excessive spacing will reduce the number of seedlings planted, which in turn will lead to a decrease in the yield of kelp farming. Utility Model Content
[0005] To overcome the above-mentioned defects, this utility model provides a new type of kelp-assisted seedling clamping machine with a simple structure and more stable operation.
[0006] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows: a new type of kelp-assisted seedling clamping machine, wherein a conveying mechanism, a rope separating mechanism and a controller are installed on the box body;
[0007] The conveying mechanism includes a conveying wheel, a rope feeding motor, a gear set, a guide wheel set, a spring assembly, and a rope supporting wheel. The conveying wheel, guide wheel set, and rope supporting wheel are installed on the same side of the housing. The guide wheel set includes a driving guide wheel and a driven guide wheel. The rope feeding motor is fixed inside the housing by a first support. The rope feeding motor drives the gear set to rotate the driving guide wheel. The spring assembly is installed on the housing. The driven guide wheel is connected to the spring assembly by a slider, thus adapting to ropes of different thicknesses.
[0008] The rope splitting mechanism includes a pair of snap-on clamping claws, a sliding bushing, a rope splitting mechanism power transmission mechanism, and a rope splitting motor. The sliding bushing and the rope splitting motor are mounted on the second support. The pair of snap-on clamping claws consists of an upper snap-on clamping claw and a lower snap-on clamping claw. The upper snap-on clamping claw and the lower snap-on clamping claw are respectively fixed to the upper and lower parts of the sliding bushing, and move towards or away from each other in the movable groove through the sliding bushing.
[0009] The box is also equipped with a feeding switch.
[0010] The power transmission mechanism of the rope splitting mechanism includes connecting rods and gear sets. One end of the two connecting rods is connected to the output shaft of the gear set, and the other end is connected to the upper and lower parts of the sliding bushing, respectively. The rope splitting motor drives the gear set and connecting rods, causing the sliding bushing to slide along the shaft, thereby driving a pair of snap-on grippers to move towards or away from each other.
[0011] Furthermore, the lower clamping claw is a U-shaped structure composed of a movable clamping part and a fixed clamping part. The bottom of the movable clamping part is hinged to the main body, and a spring connects the upper part of the movable clamping part and the fixed clamping part. The heads of both the upper and lower clamping claws are pointed and have grooves, which better fit the rope structure and facilitate rope separation.
[0012] Furthermore, the spring assembly includes a fixed seat, a sliding seat bushing, a sliding shaft, and a clamping spring. The sliding seat bushing is sleeved on the sliding shaft, and the clamping spring is connected between the sliding seat bushing and the fixed seat. The slider is connected to the sliding seat bushing, and the fixed seat is fixed to the housing.
[0013] Furthermore, a safety lever is installed on the housing, with one end hinged to the central shaft of the flange. The two ends of the sector-shaped flange are positioned by clamps, thus limiting the position of the safety lever. An electric switch is located above the sector-shaped flange, and a trigger block is fixed to one side of the flange. During normal rope operation, the trigger block contacts the electric switch, and the rope feeding motor operates. When the rope reaches its end, the knot at the end presses down on the safety lever, causing the sector-shaped flange to rotate. This causes the trigger block to disengage from the electric switch, and the rope feeding motor stops operating.
[0014] Furthermore, the feeding switch is a photoelectric switch, which is fixed in front of the clamping claw by a bracket, and automatically controls the rope feeding motor to run when a hand approaches.
[0015] Furthermore, the feeding switch is a universal switch, which is connected to slider two. Slider two is located in a slide groove, which is installed on the box body. Electric switch two is installed on the slide groove. When the universal switch is pressed by hand, electric switch two is triggered, thereby controlling the operation of the rope feeding motor.
[0016] Furthermore, an electrical control box is installed inside the enclosure.
[0017] Furthermore, the hub of the rope-supporting pulley is wrapped with a flexible material.
[0018] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this invention are as follows: In kelp farming, the high-intensity tasks such as rope separating and feeding during the seedling separation and clamping process are all completed by machine, requiring only manual feeding of the seedlings, greatly improving work efficiency and reducing labor intensity. Furthermore, since the rope feeding is controlled by a feeding switch, it is more flexible to use, and the feeding length for each feeding is also program-set, ensuring precise seedling spacing. The rope-supporting wheels are made of sponge or other soft materials, protecting the clamped kelp seedlings from injury and improving survival rates. The rope-separating structure of the kelp-assisted seedling clamping machine is more rationally designed, simple, and operates more stably. Attached Figure Description
[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.
[0020] Figure 1 This is a diagram of the overall external structure of the machine.
[0021] Figure 2 This is a diagram of the internal structure of the entire machine.
[0022] Figure 3 This is a diagram of the internal structure of the entire machine (excluding the outer casing).
[0023] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the rope-splitting mechanism (closed state).
[0024] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the rope-splitting mechanism (open state).
[0025] Figure 6 It is a rope transmission mechanism Figure 1 .
[0026] Figure 7 It is a rope transmission mechanism Figure 2 .
[0027] Figure 8 This is a diagram of the lower latching and gripping claw structure. Detailed Implementation
[0028] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0029] like Figure 1-7 As shown, a new type of kelp-assisted seedling clamping machine is installed on the box body, which includes a conveying mechanism, a rope-separating mechanism, and a controller.
[0030] The conveying mechanism includes a conveying wheel 4, a rope feeding motor 16, a gear set 28, a guide wheel set, a spring assembly 6, and a rope supporting wheel 1. The conveying wheel 4, the guide wheel set, and the rope supporting wheel 1 are installed on the same side of the housing 5. The guide wheel set includes a driving guide wheel 2 and a driven guide wheel 3. The rope feeding motor 16 is fixed inside the housing 5 by a first support 13. The rope feeding motor 16 drives the gear set 28 to rotate the driving guide wheel 2. The spring assembly 6 is installed on the housing 5. The driven guide wheel 3 is connected to the spring assembly 6 by a slider 10, thereby adapting to ropes of different thicknesses. The spring assembly 6 includes a fixed seat 26, a sliding seat bushing 25, a sliding shaft, and a clamping spring 27. The sliding seat bushing 25 is sleeved on the sliding shaft. The clamping spring 27 is connected between the sliding seat bushing 25 and the fixed seat 26. The slider 10 is connected to the sliding seat bushing 25. The fixed seat 26 is fixed to the housing.
[0031] The rope-splitting mechanism includes a pair of snap-fit claws, a sliding sleeve 29, a rope-splitting mechanism power transmission mechanism, and a rope-splitting motor 15. The sliding sleeve 29 and the rope-splitting motor 15 are mounted on the second support 14. The pair of snap-fit claws consists of an upper snap-fit claw 7 and a lower snap-fit claw 8, which are respectively fixed to the upper and lower parts of the sliding sleeve 29. The upper snap-fit claw 7 and the lower snap-fit claw 8 move towards or away from each other within the movable groove 9 via the sliding sleeve 29. The rope-splitting mechanism power transmission mechanism includes a connecting rod 31 and a gear set 28. One end of the two connecting rods is connected to the output shaft of the gear set 28, and the other end is connected to the upper and lower parts of the sliding sleeve 29, respectively. The rope-splitting motor drives the gear set 28 and the connecting rod 31, causing the sliding sleeve 29 to slide along the shaft 30, thereby driving the pair of snap-fit claws to move towards or away from each other.
[0032] Figure 8This is a structural diagram of the lower clip clamping claw. The lower clip clamping claw is a U-shaped structure composed of a movable clamping part 34 and a fixed clamping part 33. The bottom of the movable clamping part 34 is hinged to the main body. A spring 32 connects the upper part of the movable clamping part and the fixed clamping part. The heads of both the upper and lower clip clamping claws are pointed and have grooves, which better fit the rope structure and facilitate rope separation.
[0033] A safety lever 12 is installed on the housing. One end of the safety lever is hinged to the central axis of the flange 23. The two ends of the sector-shaped flange 23 are positioned by the blocking of the retaining bracket 21, thus limiting the position of the safety lever. An electric switch 20 is installed above the sector-shaped flange, and a trigger block 22 is fixed to one side of the sector-shaped flange. When the rope is running normally, the trigger block contacts the electric switch 20, and the rope feeding motor runs. When the rope is delivered to the end, the knot at the end of the rope presses down on the safety lever, causing the sector-shaped flange to rotate, thereby causing the trigger block to leave the electric switch 20, and the rope feeding motor stops running.
[0034] The housing is also equipped with a feeding switch, which can be a photoelectric switch or a universal switch. When the feeding switch is a photoelectric switch, it is fixed in front of the clamping claw via a bracket, and automatically controls the rope feeding motor to operate when a hand approaches. When the feeding switch is a universal switch, the universal switch is connected to a second slider 18, which is located in a slide groove 17. The slide groove 17 is mounted on the housing 5, and an electric switch 24 is installed on the slide groove 17. When a hand presses the universal switch, it triggers the electric switch 24, thereby controlling the operation of the rope feeding motor.
[0035] An electrical control box is installed inside the enclosure.
[0036] The hub of the rope-supporting pulley is wrapped with a flexible material.
[0037] Basic working principle of the machine:
[0038] When the feed switch 11 is manually touched, the controller receives a signal and controls the rope feeding motor 16 and the rope separating motor 15 to rotate. The rope feeding motor 16 drives the conveyor wheel 4 to feed rope according to the set seedling spacing data. The rope separating motor 15 drives the gear set 28 to rotate, which drives the connecting rod 31 and further drives the sliding bushing 29 to slide, causing the upper and lower clamping claws to move apart (e.g., ...). Figure 5 As shown in the image, both the upper and lower clamping claws have pointed heads with grooves. The three strands of nylon rope are held in place by the claws, creating a large gap. The seaweed seedling is then manually inserted into the gap to complete the clamping action. After clamping, the upper and lower clamping claws move towards each other, returning to their initial state. Figure 4 As shown.
[0039] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A novel kelp-assisted seedling clamping machine, comprising a conveying mechanism, a rope-separating mechanism, and a controller mounted on the casing, characterized in that: The conveying mechanism includes a conveying wheel, a rope feeding motor, a gear set, a guide wheel set, a spring assembly, and a rope supporting wheel. The conveying wheel, guide wheel set, and rope supporting wheel are installed on the same side of the housing. The guide wheel set includes a driving guide wheel and a driven guide wheel. The rope feeding motor is fixed inside the housing by a first support. The rope feeding motor drives the gear set to rotate the driving guide wheel. The spring assembly is installed on the housing. The driven guide wheel is connected to the spring assembly by a slider, thus adapting to ropes of different thicknesses. The rope splitting mechanism includes a pair of snap-on clamping claws, a sliding bushing, a rope splitting mechanism power transmission mechanism, and a rope splitting motor. The sliding bushing and the rope splitting motor are mounted on the second support. The pair of snap-on clamping claws consists of an upper snap-on clamping claw and a lower snap-on clamping claw. The upper snap-on clamping claw and the lower snap-on clamping claw are respectively fixed to the upper and lower parts of the sliding bushing, and move towards or away from each other in the movable groove through the sliding bushing. The box is also equipped with a feeding switch.
2. The novel kelp-assisted seedling clamping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power transmission mechanism of the rope splitting mechanism includes connecting rods and gear sets. One end of each connecting rod is connected to the output shaft of the gear set, and the other end is connected to the upper and lower parts of the sliding bushing, respectively. The rope splitting motor drives the gear set and connecting rods, causing the sliding bushing to slide along the shaft, thereby driving a pair of snap-on grippers to move towards or away from each other.
3. The novel kelp-assisted seedling clamping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower latch clamping claw is a U-shaped structure consisting of a movable clamping part and a fixed clamping part. The bottom of the movable clamping part is hinged to the main body, and a spring connects the upper part of the movable clamping part and the fixed clamping part.
4. The novel kelp-assisted seedling clamping machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: Both the upper and lower buckle grippers have pointed heads with grooves, which better fit the rope structure and facilitate rope separation.
5. The novel kelp-assisted seedling clamping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spring assembly includes a fixed seat, a sliding seat bushing, a sliding shaft, and a clamping spring. The sliding seat bushing is sleeved on the sliding shaft, and the clamping spring is connected between the sliding seat bushing and the fixed seat. The slider is connected to the sliding seat bushing, and the fixed seat is fixed to the housing.
6. The novel kelp-assisted seedling clamping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A safety lever is installed on the housing. One end of the safety lever is hinged to the central shaft of the flange. The two ends of the sector flange are positioned by the blocking of the clamps, thereby limiting the position of the safety lever. An electric switch is provided above the sector flange, and a trigger block is fixed on one side of the sector flange.
7. The novel kelp-assisted seedling clamping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding switch is a photoelectric switch, which is fixed in front of the clamping claw by a bracket. When a hand approaches, it automatically controls the operation of the rope feeding motor and the rope separating motor.
8. The novel kelp-assisted seedling clamping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding switch is a universal switch. The universal switch is connected to slider two, which is located in a slide groove. The slide groove is installed on the box body, and electric switch two is installed on the slide groove. When the universal switch is pressed by hand, electric switch two is triggered, thereby controlling the operation of the rope feeding motor and the rope separating motor.
9. The novel kelp-assisted seedling clamping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: An electrical control box is installed inside the enclosure.
10. The novel kelp-assisted seedling clamping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hub of the rope-supporting pulley is wrapped with flexible material.