A water environment monitoring device suitable for rice paddy aquaculture

By designing aquatic environment monitoring equipment suitable for rice paddy aquaculture, the simultaneous acquisition of water quality and underwater images was achieved, solving the real-time problem of rice paddy water quality detection, improving the integrity and accuracy of monitoring data, and ensuring the growth environment of crayfish.

CN224436300UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-30INST OF PLANT PROTECTION & SOIL FERTILIZER HUBEI ACAD OF AGRI SCI

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
INST OF PLANT PROTECTION & SOIL FERTILIZER HUBEI ACAD OF AGRI SCI
Filing Date
2025-07-21
Publication Date
2026-06-30

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Technical Problem

The inability to monitor water quality in rice paddy aquaculture in a timely manner leads to water quality deterioration, affecting the growth and health of crayfish. Existing equipment cannot achieve simultaneous acquisition of water quality and underwater images, resulting in incomplete monitoring data.

Method used

A water environment monitoring device was designed, comprising a column, a crossbeam, an observation chamber, a multi-parameter water quality meter, and a control box. It uses an underwater camera and a barometer for real-time monitoring, adjusts the monitoring range through a turntable and winch structure, and utilizes solar power to achieve simultaneous acquisition of water quality and underwater images.

Benefits of technology

It enables real-time monitoring of paddy field water quality and underwater conditions, expands the monitoring range, improves the completeness and accuracy of monitoring data, and allows for timely adjustment of water quality to meet the growth needs of crayfish.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a water environment monitoring device suitable for paddy field aquaculture, comprising: a column, a crossbeam, an observation chamber, a multi-parameter water quality meter, and a control box; a base is provided at the bottom of the column, and the base is fixed to the bottom of the paddy field water; the crossbeam is arranged perpendicularly to the column and rotatably connected to the column; the observation chamber is placed underwater and connected to the crossbeam; an underwater camera is installed in the observation chamber; the multi-parameter water quality meter is installed in the paddy field water to detect the parameters of the water quality in the paddy field water; the control box is set on the column, and the underwater camera and the multi-parameter water quality meter are uniformly connected to the control box. The water environment monitoring device of this utility model can accurately monitor the water quality in paddy fields.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of agricultural aquaculture technology, and more specifically to a water environment monitoring device suitable for rice paddy aquaculture. Background Technology

[0002] Integrated rice-fish farming has become the dominant model for increasing agricultural efficiency and farmers' income in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. This model plays a significant role in ensuring food security and the supply of high-quality protein.

[0003] However, with the rapid expansion of rice paddy aquaculture area, high-density feeding and excessive pursuit of high yields have led to the accumulation and decay of uneaten feed, feces, and animal and plant remains in the fields, as well as the outbreak of algae, causing excessive levels of ammonia nitrogen, nitrite nitrogen, hydrogen sulfide, and other indicators. Currently, it is impossible to test the water quality in rice paddies in a timely manner, which has led to the deterioration of water quality and the disruption of the original ecological balance. This has resulted in physiological dysfunction, slow growth, decreased immunity, frequent disease outbreaks, and even mass mortality in crayfish in the later stages of growth, severely affecting both yield and quality.

[0004] Therefore, developing a water environment monitoring device suitable for rice paddy aquaculture that can accurately monitor water quality in paddy fields 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 a water environment monitoring device suitable for rice paddy aquaculture that can accurately monitor the water quality in paddy fields.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A water environment monitoring device suitable for rice paddy aquaculture includes:

[0008] A column, the bottom of which is provided with a base, the base being fixed to the bottom of the paddy field water body;

[0009] A crossbeam, which is arranged perpendicularly to the column and is rotatably connected to the column;

[0010] An observation room is located underwater and is connected to the crossbeam; an underwater camera is installed inside the observation room.

[0011] A multi-parameter water quality meter, which is installed in the paddy field water body to detect the parameters of the water quality in the paddy field water body;

[0012] The control box is mounted on the column, and the underwater camera and the multi-parameter water quality meter are both connected to the control box.

[0013] The beneficial effect of adopting the above technical solution is that the device is directly fixed in the paddy field water body in this utility model, realizing the synchronous acquisition of water quality and underwater images, and improving the integrity of monitoring data.

[0014] Preferably, a turntable is provided at the position corresponding to the column and the crossbeam. The turntable is sleeved on the outside of the column and rotatably connected to the column. The crossbeam is connected to the turntable and rotates around the column with the turntable.

[0015] Preferably, a camera is mounted on the crossbeam and connected to the control box. The turntable allows the crossbeam to rotate horizontally around the column, enabling multi-directional monitoring and expanding the monitoring range of a single device.

[0016] Preferably, a barometer is installed on the crossbeam, and the barometer is connected to the control box.

[0017] Preferably, a winch is installed at the end of the crossbeam furthest from the column, and a cable is wound around the winch, which is connected to the observation chamber. This winch-cable structure allows for height adjustment of the observation chamber, facilitating adjustments to the positions of the crossbeam and the observation chamber.

[0018] Preferably, the observation room is made of transparent material.

[0019] Preferably, a solar panel is provided on the top of the column, and a storage battery is provided inside the control box, with the solar panel connected to the storage battery.

[0020] As can be seen from the above technical solution, compared with the prior art, this utility model discloses a water environment monitoring device suitable for rice paddy aquaculture, the beneficial effects of which are:

[0021] (1) The device can monitor water quality, air pressure, and conditions above and below water in real time. When there are abnormalities, the water quality can be adjusted through external equipment to provide a more suitable environment for the survival of crayfish.

[0022] (2) The position of the observation chamber can be adjusted by rotating the crossbeam, which expands the monitoring range of the underwater camera and thus improves the accuracy of monitoring. Attached Figure Description

[0023] 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.

[0024] Figure 1The attached figure is a structural schematic diagram of the water environment monitoring equipment provided by this utility model.

[0025] In the figure,

[0026] 1-Column; 2-Base; 3-Crossbeam; 4-Observation chamber; 5-Underwater camera; 6-Multi-parameter water quality meter; 7-Control box; 8-Turntable; 9-Camera; 10-Barometer; 11-Cable; 12-Solar panel. Detailed Implementation

[0027] 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.

[0028] This utility model embodiment discloses a water environment monitoring device suitable for rice paddy aquaculture, comprising:

[0029] The column 1 has a base 2 at its bottom, which is fixed to the bottom of the paddy field water.

[0030] Horizontal beam 3 is arranged perpendicular to column 1 and is rotatably connected to column 1;

[0031] Observation chamber 4 is placed underwater and connected to crossbeam 3; an underwater camera 5 is installed inside observation chamber 4.

[0032] Multi-parameter water quality meter 6 is installed in the paddy field water body to detect the parameters of water quality in the paddy field water body;

[0033] Control box 7 is mounted on column 1, and underwater camera 5 and multi-parameter water quality meter 6 are both connected to control box 7.

[0034] To further optimize the above technical solution, the column 1 is made of solid materials such as cast iron or stainless steel, and the base 2 is connected to the concrete foundation in the paddy field by bolts.

[0035] To further optimize the above technical solution, a turntable 8 is provided at the corresponding positions of the column 1 and the crossbeam 3. The turntable 8 is sleeved on the outside of the column 1 and rotatably connected to the column 1. The crossbeam 3 is connected to the turntable 8 and rotates around the column 1 with the turntable 8. The turntable 8 can be connected to the column 1 through bearings and can drive the crossbeam 3 to rotate 360° around the column 1.

[0036] To further optimize the above technical solution, a camera 9 is installed on the crossbeam 3, and the camera 9 is connected to the control box 7. The camera 9 can monitor the breeding environment and dynamic conditions.

[0037] To further optimize the above technical solution, a barometer 10 is installed on the crossbeam 3, and the barometer 10 is connected to the control box 7. The barometer 10 can detect changes in air pressure in real time.

[0038] To further optimize the above technical solution, a winch is installed at the end of the crossbeam 3 away from the column 1, with a cable 11 wound around it, which is connected to the observation chamber 4. The observation chamber 4 can be raised or lowered by winding or loosening the cable 11. During the detection process, the observation chamber 4 can be lifted at intervals, the turntable 8 can be rotated to adjust the position of the crossbeam 3, and then the observation chamber 4 can be placed in the water. By adjusting the different positions of the observation chamber 4 in the water, multi-directional monitoring of the water body can be achieved.

[0039] To further optimize the above technical solution, the observation chamber 4 is made of transparent material. The observation chamber 4 can be made of transparent materials such as acrylic or PP, facilitating the underwater camera 5's monitoring of the water conditions.

[0040] To further optimize the above technical solution, a solar panel 12 is installed on the top of the column 1, and a storage battery is installed inside the control box 7. The solar panel 12 is connected to the storage battery. The electrical energy collected by the solar panel 12 is stored in the storage battery, which can provide power for the camera 9, barometer 10, underwater camera 5, multi-parameter water quality meter 6, and the equipment inside the control box 7.

[0041] To further optimize the above technical solution, the multi-parameter water quality meter 6 is set in the center of the paddy field. Using existing water quality monitoring equipment, a model RY-MPA-6S multi-parameter water quality meter can be selected. This multi-parameter water quality meter 6 integrates sensors for liquid level, pH, turbidity, dissolved oxygen, ammonia nitrogen, temperature, and other related parameters, allowing for monitoring of corresponding water quality parameters as needed. The suitable water quality indicators for crayfish growth in this invention are: dissolved oxygen maintained above 5.0 mg / L, generally not lower than 3.5 mg / L; pH range 7.0-8.5; ammonia nitrogen, nitrite, and sulfide required to be below 0.5 mg / L, 0.05 mg / L, and 0.1 mg / L respectively; adaptable water temperature range 0-37℃, with an optimal temperature range of 18-31℃; and water transparency controlled above 35 cm.

[0042] To further optimize the above technical solution, an FRS-KZG-01 terminal controller is installed in control box 7. Information collected by camera 9, barometer 10, underwater camera 5, and multi-parameter water quality meter 6 is transmitted to the terminal controller. When a certain data exceeds or falls below the set range, an alarm will be issued, requiring adjustments to the water quality. For example, when dissolved oxygen is below 3.5 mg / L, an alarm signal will be issued, and staff can then increase the dissolved oxygen in the paddy field water by turning on the aerator and starting the circulation pump to improve the growth environment for crayfish.

[0043] 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 they correspond to the methods disclosed in the embodiments, the description is relatively simple; relevant parts can be referred to the method section.

[0044] 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. A water environment monitoring device suitable for rice paddy aquaculture, characterized in that, include: A column, the bottom of which is provided with a base, the base being fixed to the bottom of the paddy field water body; A crossbeam, which is arranged perpendicularly to the column and is rotatably connected to the column; An observation room is located underwater and is connected to the crossbeam; an underwater camera is installed inside the observation room. A multi-parameter water quality meter, which is installed in the paddy field water body to detect the parameters of the water quality in the paddy field water body; The control box is mounted on the column, and the underwater camera and the multi-parameter water quality meter are both connected to the control box.

2. The water environment monitoring device suitable for paddy field aquaculture according to claim 1, characterized in that, A turntable is provided at the position corresponding to the column and the crossbeam. The turntable is sleeved on the outside of the column and rotatably connected to the column. The crossbeam is connected to the turntable and rotates around the column with the turntable.

3. The water environment monitoring device suitable for paddy field aquaculture according to claim 1, characterized in that, A camera is installed on the crossbeam, and the camera is connected to the control box.

4. The water environment monitoring device suitable for paddy field aquaculture according to claim 3, characterized in that, A barometer is installed on the crossbeam, and the barometer is connected to the control box.

5. A water environment monitoring device suitable for rice paddy aquaculture according to claim 4, characterized in that, A winch is installed at the end of the crossbeam away from the column, and a cable is wound around the winch, which is connected to the observation room.

6. A water environment monitoring device suitable for rice paddy aquaculture according to claim 5, characterized in that, The observation room is made of transparent material.

7. A water environment monitoring device suitable for paddy field aquaculture as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A solar panel is installed on the top of the column, and a storage battery is installed inside the control box. The solar panel is connected to the storage battery.