A fishpond water surface collector

By designing an automated fishpond surface collector, utilizing a rotating and scraping mechanism of the circulating water tank and filter plates, the problem of frequent manual cleaning required by existing fishpond cleaners is solved, achieving automated debris collection and improving practicality.

CN224451568UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-03ALIS (GUANGZHOU) SPORTS EQUIP CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ALIS (GUANGZHOU) SPORTS EQUIP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-12
Publication Date
2026-07-03

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing fish pond cleaners require frequent manual cleaning of the filter screen, making them impractical and unable to achieve automated debris collection.

Method used

A fishpond surface collector was designed, comprising a circulating water tank, a foldable filter plate, a drive structure, a scraper, and a pump assembly. It achieves automated debris collection through an electric push rod and a submersible pump. The filter plate flips under the water flow and the scraper removes debris, reducing manual intervention.

Benefits of technology

It has enabled automated cleaning of debris on the surface of fish ponds, reducing the frequency of cleaning by staff and improving practicality and efficiency.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a fishpond surface collector, relating to the field of fishpond cleaning. It includes a circulating water tank containing several foldable filter plates connected by two connecting straps. The top filter plate is fixedly connected to a connecting plate via two connecting straps. By activating a submersible pump, water and debris higher than the inlet tank are drawn into the circulating water tank and fall onto the surface of the top filter plate. Controlling the retraction of an electric push rod causes the filter plates to rise. The top filter plate, after passing the top of the circulating water tank, flips towards the scraper on the outside. At this point, some debris falls to the outside due to gravity, while the remaining debris comes into contact with the scraper, scraping off the debris adhering to the filter plate surface. The next filter plate then moves into the circulating water tank for the next filtration cycle, thus automating the cleaning process and significantly reducing the frequency of cleaning by workers, improving practicality.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fish pond cleaning technology, specifically to a fish pond water surface collector. Background Technology

[0002] An open-air fishpond is an artificial water system built outdoors without a roof, primarily used for raising ornamental or commercially valuable fish. Its core feature is achieving ecological circulation through natural light and the open environment. However, challenges such as temperature fluctuations and water quality maintenance must be addressed. During daily use, debris such as leaves and litter often falls into the pond and floats on the surface, requiring a cleaning system to collect the debris.

[0003] Most current fish pond cleaners consist of a tank with a pump placed in the fish pond. The water flow carries debris into a filter screen inside the tank for collection. However, excessive debris can affect the flow. The filter screen inside the tank is usually manually removed and cleaned, requiring frequent operation by staff, which makes it impractical. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a fishpond water surface collector to solve the above problems, as detailed below.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0006] This utility model provides a fishpond water surface collector, including a circulating water tank. The circulating water tank has several foldable filter plates inside, which are connected by two connecting straps. The uppermost filter plate is fixedly connected to a connecting plate by the two connecting straps, and the connecting plate is placed on the outside of the circulating water tank. A driving structure for moving the connecting plate downward is provided on one side of the circulating water tank. A scraper for folding the filter plates is provided on the top of the circulating water tank. A pump assembly for driving water flow is provided at the bottom of the circulating water tank. A winding elastic member for moving the filter plates downward is provided at the bottom of the circulating water tank. A water inlet groove is provided at the upper end of the side wall of the circulating water tank.

[0007] Preferably, the filter plate consists of a fixing strip and a filter screen plate. The filter screen plate is rotatably connected to one side of the fixing strip via a hinge. The side wall of the fixing strip is provided with two elastic components for driving the filter screen plate to maintain a horizontal position. The size of the filter plate is adapted to the internal size of the circulating water tank.

[0008] Preferably, the elastic component includes a groove formed on the side of the fixing strip, and an elastic band is connected between the inner bottom of the groove and the filter plate, and the connecting band connects several fixing strips.

[0009] Preferably, a T-shaped sliding bar is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the circulating water tank, and a T-shaped sliding groove is opened in the middle of the fixed bar to be adapted to the sliding of the T-shaped sliding bar.

[0010] Preferably, the upper side wall of the circulating water tank has two rotating grooves, the positions of which are adapted to the positions of the connecting belts on both sides, and guide wheels are rotatably connected in both rotating grooves.

[0011] Preferably, the upper two sides of the circulating water tank are fixedly connected to fan-shaped plates, and the scraper is fixedly connected between the two fan-shaped plates. The distance between the two fan-shaped plates is adapted to the length of the filter plate.

[0012] Preferably, the scraper is designed to be inclined, with the side closest to the circulating water tank being the highest point. The highest point of the scraper and the side wall of the circulating water tank cooperate to form a slot for the filter plate to pass through.

[0013] Preferably, the drive structure includes an electric push rod fixedly installed on the side wall of the circulating water tank. The movable end of the electric push rod is fixedly connected to a connecting rope. Two horizontally arranged guide wheels that are connected to the connecting rope are rotatably connected to the bottom of the side wall of the circulating water tank. The other end of the connecting rope is fixedly connected to the middle of the connecting plate.

[0014] Preferably, the pump assembly includes a submersible pump fixedly installed at the bottom of the circulating water tank. The inlet end of the submersible pump is connected to an inlet pipe with the port facing upwards. The outlet end of the submersible pump is connected to an outlet pipe with the port extending away from the water surface of the circulating water tank.

[0015] Preferably, the winding elastic component includes two ear plates fixedly connected to the side wall of the circulating water tank, a fixed shaft fixedly connected between the two ear plates, and take-up wheels rotatably connected to both sides of the fixed shaft. Take-up lines are fixed and wound on both take-up wheels, and the other ends of both take-up lines are fixedly connected to the bottom fixed strip. A spring groove is provided at one end of each of the two take-up wheels, and a spring is provided in the spring groove. The two ends of the spring are respectively connected to the fixed shaft and the spring groove.

[0016] The beneficial effects are:

[0017] By activating the submersible pump, water and debris higher than the inlet tank are drawn into the circulating water tank and fall onto the surface of the top filter plate. By controlling the retraction of the electric push rod, several filter plates rise. The top filter plate passes over the top of the circulating water tank and flips towards the scraper on the outside. At this time, some debris falls to the outside under the tilting force of gravity, while the other part comes into contact with the scraper and scrapes off the debris adhering to the surface of the filter plate. Then the next filter plate is located inside the circulating water tank to prepare for the next filtration. This process is repeated, which automates the cleaning process, greatly reduces the frequency of cleaning by workers, and improves practicality. Attached Figure Description

[0018] 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 some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a rear perspective view of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional view of the filter plate of this utility model in a folded state;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional perspective view of the circulating water tank of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a split perspective view of the take-up reel of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the filter plate of this utility model.

[0025] The annotations in the attached figures are explained as follows:

[0026] 1. Circulating water tank; 2. Filter plate; 201. Fixing strip; 202. Filter screen plate; 203. Groove; 204. Elastic band; 3. Drive structure; 301. Electric push rod; 302. Guide wheel; 303. Connecting rope; 4. Scraper; 5. Winding elastic component; 501. Ear plate; 502. Fixing shaft; 503. Take-up reel; 504. Take-up line; 505. Spring groove; 506. Clockwork spring; 6. Submersible pump; 601. Inlet pipe; 602. Outlet pipe; 7. T-shaped slide bar; 8. T-shaped slide groove; 9. Connecting belt; 10. Connecting plate; 11. Rotary wheel groove; 12. Guide wheel; 13. Fan-shaped plate; 14. Inlet trough. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of this utility model will be described in detail below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other implementation methods obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0028] See Figures 1-6 As shown, this utility model provides a fishpond water surface collector, including a circulating water tank 1. The circulating water tank 1 has several foldable filter plates 2 inside, which are connected by two connecting straps 9. The uppermost filter plate 2 is fixedly connected to a connecting plate 10 by the two connecting straps 9, and the connecting plate 10 is placed on the outside of the circulating water tank 1. A driving structure 3 is provided on one side of the circulating water tank 1 to drive the connecting plate 10 to move downward. A scraper 4 is provided on the top of the circulating water tank 1 to drive the filter plates 2 to fold. A pump assembly is provided at the bottom of the circulating water tank 1 to drive the water flow. A winding elastic member 5 is provided at the bottom of the circulating water tank 1 to drive the filter plates 2 to move downward. A water inlet trough 14 is provided at the upper end of the side wall of the circulating water tank 1.

[0029] Reference Figure 3 As shown, the filter plate 2 consists of a fixing strip 201 and a filter screen plate 202. The filter screen plate 202 is rotatably connected to one side of the fixing strip 201 via a hinge. Two elastic components are provided on the side wall of the fixing strip 201 to keep the filter screen plate 202 horizontal. The size of the filter plate 2 is adapted to the internal size of the circulating water tank 1. The elastic components include grooves 203 formed on the side of the fixing strip 201. An elastic band 204 connects the inner bottom of the groove 203 to the filter screen plate 202, and a connecting band 9 connects several fixing strips... The filter screen plate 202 is connected at 201 and its surface remains flat. The hinge design allows the filter screen plate 202 to rotate only on one side relative to the fixing strip 201. The size of the fixing strip 201 and the filter screen plate 202 prevents debris from falling into the gap between the filter plate 2 and the circulating water tank 1. The two elastic bands 204 ensure the pulling force on the filter screen plate 202 and prevent the filter screen plate 202 from folding due to water flow resistance or gravity, so that the fixing strip 201 and the filter screen plate 202 remain flat under normal conditions.

[0030] Specifically, a T-shaped slide bar 7 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the circulating water tank 1, and a T-shaped slide groove 8 is opened in the middle of several fixed bars 201 to slide and adapt to the T-shaped slide bar 7, which can make several filter plates 2 more stable when moving up and down.

[0031] Reference Figure 2As shown, two rotating grooves 11 are provided on the upper side wall of the circulating water tank 1. The positions of the two rotating grooves 11 are adapted to the positions of the connecting belts 9 on both sides. Guide wheels 12 are rotatably connected in both rotating grooves 11. The design of the guide wheels 12 can make the filter plates 2 flip outward more smoothly, while avoiding wear on the connecting belts 9.

[0032] Furthermore, fan-shaped plates 13 are fixedly connected to both sides of the upper end of the circulating water tank 1, and scraper 4 is fixedly connected between the two fan-shaped plates 13. The distance between the two fan-shaped plates 13 is adapted to the length of the filter plate 2. The fan-shaped plates 13 can maintain the stability of the filter plate 2 during the outward flipping process, while preventing debris from falling to both sides.

[0033] As an optional implementation, the scraper 4 is designed to be inclined, with the side closest to the circulating water tank 1 being the highest point. The highest point of the scraper 4 and the side wall of the circulating water tank 1 cooperate to form a slot for the filter plate 2 to pass through. After the scraper 4 scrapes off the debris on the surface of the filter screen plate 202, the debris falls naturally along the bottom of the scraper 4, which can improve the scraping effect of the debris on the surface of the filter screen plate 202.

[0034] Reference Figure 2 As shown, the drive structure 3 includes an electric push rod 301 fixedly installed on the side wall of the circulating water tank 1. The movable end of the electric push rod 301 is fixedly connected to a connecting rope 303. Two horizontally arranged guide wheels 302 are rotatably connected to the bottom of the side wall of the circulating water tank 1 and are attached to the connecting rope 303. The other end of the connecting rope 303 is fixedly connected to the middle of the connecting plate 10. The design of the two guide wheels 302 can guide the distribution of the connecting rope 303 and prevent the filter plates 2 from obstructing the connecting rope 303 after they move to the outside of the circulating water tank 1. By controlling the electric push rod 301 to retract, the connecting rope 303 drives the connecting plate 10 to move down. The connecting plate 10 drives the filter plates 2 to rise and flip outward through the connecting belt 9. When the water flow deteriorates or after a certain period of time, the electric push rod 301 can be controlled to work. The control method of the electric push rod 301 can be implemented by simple programming by those skilled in the art. It is the prior art and will not be described in detail here.

[0035] Reference Figure 4 As shown, the pump assembly includes a submersible pump 6 fixedly installed at the bottom of the circulating water tank 1. The inlet end of the submersible pump 6 is connected to an inlet pipe 601, with the port of the inlet pipe 601 facing upwards. The outlet end of the submersible pump 6 is connected to an outlet pipe 602, with the port of the outlet pipe 602 extending away from the water surface of the circulating water tank 1. By setting the submersible pump 6, the water inside the circulating water tank 1 can be discharged outwards, thereby achieving the effect of attracting floating debris on the water surface to fall into the circulating water tank 1.

[0036] Reference Figure 4-5As shown, the winding elastic component 5 includes two ear plates 501 fixedly connected to the side wall of the circulating water tank 1. A fixed shaft 502 is fixedly connected between the two ear plates 501. Both sides of the fixed shaft 502 are rotatably connected to take-up wheels 503. Take-up lines 504 are fixedly wound on both take-up wheels 503. The other ends of both take-up lines 504 are fixedly connected to the lowest fixing bar 201. A spring groove 505 is provided at one end of each take-up wheel 503. A spring spring 506 is provided in the spring groove 505, and both ends of the spring spring 506 are connected to the fixed shaft 502 and the spring groove 505 respectively. When the electric push rod 3... During the retraction, several filter plates 2 move upward as a whole, simultaneously driving the winding line 504 to unwind and the spring 506 to elastically wind up, maintaining the downward pull on the filter plates 2 and keeping the connecting straps 9 taut. This ensures the stability of the filter plates 2 when they flip outwards towards the circulating water tank 1. The spring 506 is made of tough plastic to prevent rusting and performance degradation when in contact with water. Because the winding line 504 unwinds elastically, after all the filter plates 2 have been cleaned, they can be reinstalled into the circulating water tank 1. The electric push rod 301 extends, and its elasticity pulls the filter plates 2 back to their original position.

[0037] The working principle of this utility model:

[0038] In use, fix the circulating water tank 1 to one side of the fish pond, with the scraper 4 positioned outside the pond. Simultaneously, extend the outlet pipe 602 to the water surface on the side furthest from the circulating water tank 1. When debris appears on the water surface, add water to the fish pond until the water level is higher than the inlet tank 14, allowing water to flow into the circulating water tank 1. Simultaneously, turn on the submersible pump 6 to drive the water flow into the circulating water tank 1. At this time, the debris floating on the surface will be carried into the circulating water tank 1 by the water flow and fall onto the surface of the uppermost filter plate 2. When the water flow becomes... After a certain period of time, the electric push rod 301 is retracted, and the connecting plate 10 is moved down through the connecting rope 303. The connecting plate 10 moves several filter plates 2 up through the connecting belt 9. The uppermost filter plate 2 passes over the top of the circulating water tank 1 and flips towards the scraper 4 on the outside. At this time, some debris falls to the outside under the tilting force of gravity, and the other part comes into contact with the scraper 4. The upper end of the scraper 4 scrapes off the debris adhering to the surface of the filter plate 2. At this time, the next filter plate 2 is located inside the circulating water tank 1 to prepare for the next filtration.

[0039] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A fishpond water surface collector, characterized in that: The system includes a circulating water tank (1), inside which are provided several foldable filter plates (2), which are connected by two connecting straps (9). The uppermost filter plate (2) is fixedly connected to a connecting plate (10) by the two connecting straps (9), and the connecting plate (10) is placed on the outside of the circulating water tank (1). A driving structure (3) is provided on one side of the circulating water tank (1) to drive the connecting plate (10) to move downward. A scraper (4) is provided above the circulating water tank (1) to drive the filter plates (2) to fold. A pump assembly is provided at the bottom of the circulating water tank (1) to drive the water flow. A retractable elastic member (5) is provided at the bottom of the circulating water tank (1) to drive the filter plates (2) to move downward. A water inlet groove (14) is provided at the upper end of the side wall of the circulating water tank (1).

2. The fishpond water surface collector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The filter plate (2) consists of a fixing strip (201) and a filter screen plate (202). The filter screen plate (202) is rotatably connected to one side of the fixing strip (201) by a hinge. The side wall of the fixing strip (201) is provided with two elastic components for driving the filter screen plate (202) to maintain a horizontal position. The size of the filter plate (2) is adapted to the internal size of the circulating water tank (1).

3. A fishpond water surface collector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The elastic component includes a groove (203) formed on the side of the fixing strip (201), and an elastic band (204) is connected between the inner bottom of the groove (203) and the filter plate (202), and a connecting band (9) connects several fixing strips (201).

4. A fishpond water surface collector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner wall of the circulating water tank (1) is fixedly connected with a T-shaped slide bar (7), and a T-shaped groove (8) is opened in the middle of a plurality of fixed bars (201) to slide and adapt to the T-shaped slide bar (7).

5. A fishpond water surface collector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper side wall of the circulating water tank (1) has two rotating grooves (11), the positions of the two rotating grooves (11) are adapted to the positions of the connecting belts (9) on both sides, and guide wheels (12) are rotatably connected in both rotating grooves (11).

6. A fishpond water surface collector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper sides of the circulating water tank (1) are fixedly connected with fan-shaped plates (13), and the scraper (4) is fixedly connected between the two fan-shaped plates (13). The distance between the two fan-shaped plates (13) is adapted to the length of the filter plate (2).

7. A fishpond water surface collector according to claim 6, characterized in that: The scraper (4) is designed to be inclined, and the side closest to the circulating water tank (1) is the highest point. The highest point of the scraper (4) and the side wall of the circulating water tank (1) cooperate to form a slot for the filter plate (2) to pass through.

8. A fishpond water surface collector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive structure (3) includes an electric push rod (301) fixedly installed on the side wall of the circulating water tank (1). The movable end of the electric push rod (301) is fixedly connected to a connecting rope (303). The bottom of the side wall of the circulating water tank (1) is rotatably connected to two horizontally arranged guide wheels (302) that are attached to the connecting rope (303). The other end of the connecting rope (303) is fixedly connected to the middle of the connecting plate (10).

9. A fishpond water surface collector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pump assembly includes a submersible pump (6) fixedly installed at the bottom of the circulating water tank (1). The inlet end of the submersible pump (6) is connected to an inlet pipe (601), the port of which faces upward. The outlet end of the submersible pump (6) is connected to an outlet pipe (602), the port of which extends away from the water surface of the circulating water tank (1).

10. A fishpond water surface collector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The winding elastic component (5) includes two ear plates (501) fixedly connected to the side wall of the circulating water tank (1). A fixed shaft (502) is fixedly connected between the two ear plates (501). Both sides of the fixed shaft (502) are rotatably connected to take-up wheels (503). Take-up lines (504) are fixed and wound on both take-up wheels (503). The other ends of the two take-up lines (504) are fixedly connected to the bottom fixed bar (201). A spring groove (505) is opened at one end of each of the two take-up wheels (503). A spring spring (506) is provided in the spring groove (505), and the two ends of the spring spring (506) are respectively connected to the fixed shaft (502) and the spring groove (505).