Automatic fish fry counting device
By designing a feeding rack and feeding components for an automatic fish fry counting device, and utilizing a drive motor and conveyor belt to transport fish fry in portions, the problems of inaccurate counting and time-consuming and labor-intensive processes in existing technologies have been solved, achieving efficient and accurate fish fry counting.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANDONG HUIXIN ENERGY TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-14
AI Technical Summary
Existing automatic fish fry counting devices are difficult to control in terms of the rate when the fish fry are poured in, resulting in inaccurate counting and wasting time and effort.
An automatic fish fry counting device was designed, comprising an automatic counting box, a feeding rack, and a feeding assembly. The device utilizes a drive motor to rotate a rod and a conveyor belt to transport fish fry in portions. A spring and locking block structure is used to fix and disassemble the feeding rack, thus optimizing the fish fry entering the counting process.
It saves labor time and manpower, improves counting accuracy, and avoids counting errors when the fish fry density is high.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of aquaculture equipment technology, specifically to an automatic fish fry counting device. Background Technology
[0002] In modern aquaculture, scientific feeding is essential for the cultivation of any species. During the rearing process, fish fry need to be counted in real time. This allows farmers to precisely adjust the amount of feed, reducing feed waste and preventing excess feed from polluting the aquatic environment. Automatic fish fry counting devices can also regulate fish fry density, preventing overcrowding that could hinder growth. These devices use photoelectric sensors and image recognition modules to count and count fish fry, making them an important piece of equipment in the aquaculture industry.
[0003] In the prior art, an automatic fish fry counting device requires manual pouring of fish fry into the device. When pouring the fish fry, the worker also needs to manually adjust the pouring rate. It is difficult to control the rate at which the fish fry enter the automatic counting device, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive. In addition, when the density of fish fry entering the device is high, it can easily affect the counting accuracy of the automatic counting device.
[0004] Therefore, this utility model proposes an automatic fish fry counting device to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic fish fry counting device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an automatic fish fry counting device, the automatic fish fry counting device comprising: an automatic counting box, a receiving and releasing groove provided on the side wall of the automatic counting box, a set of parallel feeding racks placed inside the receiving and releasing groove, a feeding component installed inside the feeding racks, and a feeding box installed at the outer end of the feeding racks.
[0007] Preferably, the feeding assembly includes a rotating rod, a guide rod, and a support rod. The rotating rod, guide rod, and support rod are placed parallel to each other on the same horizontal plane. Both ends of the rotating rod, guide rod, and support rod are located on the inner wall of the feeding rack, and one end of the rotating rod passes through the side wall of the feeding rack and the material box.
[0008] Preferably, a drive motor is installed at one end of the rotating rod, and the drive motor is located on the side wall of the feeding box.
[0009] Preferably, a conveyor belt is installed on the outer surface of the rotating rod, guide rod, and support rod, and a plurality of partitions are installed on the outer surface of the conveyor belt. The partitions are evenly distributed on the outer surface of the conveyor belt and located between the loading racks.
[0010] Preferably, the side wall of the automatic counting box is provided with a movable groove, a first spring is installed inside the movable groove, one end of the first spring is fixed to the inner wall of the movable groove, and a movable locking block is installed at the other end of the first spring.
[0011] Preferably, the bottom of the receiving and releasing slot is provided with a groove, and a plurality of second springs are installed inside the groove. The plurality of second springs are evenly distributed in an array inside the groove, and a lifting block is installed on the top of the second springs.
[0012] Preferably, both the lifting block and the feeding rack have slots on their side walls, the size of which is the same as the size of the movable block, and the outer end of the movable block moves inside the slot.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0014] This invention proposes an automatic fish fry counting device that utilizes a feeding box, a feeding rack, and a feeding assembly in combination. This saves time and manpower compared to manually unloading fish fry. At the same time, the feeding assembly can transport fish fry in weights, avoiding the impact of high fish fry density on counting accuracy. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the automatic fish fry counting device of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional planar structural diagram of the automatic fish fry counting device of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the feeding component of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the lifting block of this utility model.
[0019] In the diagram: 1. Automatic counting box; 2. Feeding trough; 3. Feeding rack; 4. Feeding assembly; 5. Feeding box; 6. Rotating rod; 7. Guide rod; 8. Support rod; 9. Drive motor; 10. Conveyor belt; 11. Partition plate; 12. Movable groove; 13. First spring; 14. Movable locking block; 15. Groove; 16. Second spring; 17. Lifting block; 18. Locking slot. Detailed Implementation
[0020] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clear and complete, the embodiments of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only some, not all, embodiments of this utility model, and are merely used to explain the embodiments of this utility model. They are not intended to limit 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.
[0021] Example 1: Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 This utility model provides a technical solution: an automatic fish fry counting device, which includes: an automatic counting box 1, a receiving and releasing groove 2 on the side wall of the automatic counting box 1, a set of parallel feeding racks 3 inside the receiving and releasing groove 2, a feeding component 4 inside the feeding racks 3, and a feeding box 5 at the outer end of the feeding racks 3.
[0022] In use, the feeding rack 3 is placed inside the receiving and releasing trough 2 and fixed in place. All the fish fry are placed inside the feeding box 5. The feeding component 4 transports the fish fry to the automatic counting box 1 in sequence for counting and then releases them into the breeding tank. The mechanical method saves the time and manpower of manually turning the fish fry. At the same time, the feeding component 4 can transport the fish fry in weights, avoiding the impact of high fish fry density on the accuracy of counting.
[0023] Example 2: Based on Example 1, a structure is provided to facilitate the weighted transport of fish fry. The feeding assembly 4 includes a rotating rod 6, a guide rod 7, and a support rod 8. The rotating rod 6, guide rod 7, and support rod 8 are placed parallel to each other on the same horizontal plane. Both ends of the rotating rod 6, guide rod 7, and support rod 8 are located on the inner wall of the feeding rack 3, and one end of the rotating rod 6 passes through the side wall of the feeding rack 3 and the feeding box 5. A drive motor 9 is installed at one end of the rotating rod 6. The drive motor 9 is located on the side wall of the feeding box 5. A conveyor belt 10 is installed on the outer surface of the rotating rod 6, guide rod 7, and support rod 8. Several partitions 11 are installed on the outer surface of the conveyor belt 10. The partitions 11 are evenly distributed on the outer surface of the conveyor belt 10 and are located between the feeding racks 3.
[0024] In use, the feeding assembly 4 uses the drive motor 9 to convert electrical energy into an enabling force to drive the rotating rod 6 to rotate. Then, under the guidance of the guide rod 7 and the support of the support rod 8, the conveyor belt 10 is driven to rotate. The partitions 11 on the surface of the conveyor belt 10 transport the fish fry from the inside of the feeding box 5 to the inside of the automatic counting box 1 according to the distance between the partitions 11.
[0025] Example 3: Based on Example 2, a structure for fixing, disassembling and transporting the loading rack 3 is provided. The side wall of the automatic counting box 1 is provided with a movable groove 12. A first spring 13 is installed inside the movable groove 12. One end of the first spring 13 is fixed to the inner wall of the movable groove 12. A movable locking block 14 is installed at the other end of the first spring 13. A groove 15 is provided at the bottom of the receiving groove 2. Several second springs 16 are installed inside the groove 15. Several second springs 16 are evenly distributed in an array inside the groove 15. A lifting block 17 is installed on the top of the second springs 16. The lifting block 17 and the side wall of the loading rack 3 are both provided with locking slots 18. The size of the locking slot 18 is the same as the size of the movable locking block 14, and the outer end of the movable locking block 14 moves inside the locking slot 18.
[0026] In use, the movable locking block 14 is locked inside the feeding rack 3 by the outward pushing force provided by the first spring 13, thus fixing the feeding rack 3. When the movable locking block 14 is moved to both sides to facilitate the removal of the feeding rack 3 from the side wall of the automatic counting box 1, the lifting block 17 moves upward by the outward pushing force provided by the second spring 16. After the lifting block 17 returns to its original position, the outer end of the movable locking block 14 moves into the slot 18 on the side wall of the lifting block 17 for fixing, so that the automatic counting box 1 can count a small number of fish fry.
[0027] In actual use, when it is necessary to count a large number of fish fry, the feeding rack 3 is placed inside the receiving and discharging trough 2. The movable locking block 14 is locked inside the feeding rack 3 under the outward pushing force provided by the first spring 13, thus fixing the feeding rack 3. All the fish fry are placed inside the feeding box 5. The feeding assembly 4 uses the drive motor 9 to convert electrical energy into an enabling force to drive the rotating rod 6 to rotate. Then, under the guidance of the guide rod 7 and the support of the support rod 8, the conveyor belt 10 is driven to rotate. The partitions on the surface of the conveyor belt 10... 11. The fish fry are transported from the inside of the feeding box 5 to the inside of the automatic counting box 1 according to the distance between the partitions 11. After the movable card block 14 is moved to both sides, so that the feeding rack 3 can be removed from the side wall of the automatic counting box 1, the lifting block 17 moves upward under the outward pushing force provided by the second spring 16. After the lifting block 17 returns to its original position, the outer end of the movable card block 14 moves into the slot 18 on the side wall of the lifting block 17 and is fixed inside, so that the automatic counting box 1 can count a small number of fish fry.
[0028] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. An automatic fish fry counting device, characterized in that: The automatic fish fry counting device includes: an automatic counting box (1), a receiving and releasing groove (2) is provided on the side wall of the automatic counting box (1), a set of parallel feeding racks (3) is placed inside the receiving and releasing groove (2), a feeding component (4) is installed inside the feeding rack (3), and a feeding box (5) is installed at the outer end of the feeding rack (3).
2. The automatic fish fry counting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding assembly (4) includes a rotating rod (6), a guide rod (7) and a support rod (8). The rotating rod (6), the guide rod (7) and the support rod (8) are placed parallel to each other on the same horizontal plane. Both ends of the rotating rod (6), the guide rod (7) and the support rod (8) are located on the inner wall of the feeding rack (3), and one end of the rotating rod (6) passes through the side wall of the feeding rack (3) and the feeding box (5).
3. The automatic fish fry counting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: One end of the rotating rod (6) is equipped with a drive motor (9), which is located on the side wall of the feeding box (5).
4. The automatic fish fry counting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer surfaces of the rotating rod (6), guide rod (7) and support rod (8) are equipped with a conveyor belt (10). Several partitions (11) are installed on the outer surface of the conveyor belt (10). The partitions (11) are evenly distributed on the outer surface of the conveyor belt (10) and located between the loading rack (3).
5. The automatic fish fry counting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The automatic counting box (1) has a movable groove (12) on its side wall. A first spring (13) is installed inside the movable groove (12). One end of the first spring (13) is fixed to the inner wall of the movable groove (12), and a movable block (14) is installed at the other end of the first spring (13).
6. The automatic fish fry counting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the receiving and releasing slot (2) is provided with a groove (15), and a number of second springs (16) are installed inside the groove (15). The number of second springs (16) are evenly distributed in an array inside the groove (15), and a lifting block (17) is installed on the top of the second springs (16).
7. The automatic fish fry counting device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The side walls of the lifting block (17) and the feeding rack (3) are provided with slots (18). The size of the slots (18) is the same as that of the movable block (14), and the outer end of the movable block (14) moves inside the slots (18).