A ground cage

By designing a ground cage with a horn inlet and a detachable cage door, the problem of struggle and fighting among aquatic products due to insufficient space was solved, ensuring the quality of the harvested aquatic products and simplifying the harvesting process.

CN224539194UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-24杜新光
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
杜新光
Filing Date
2025-09-09
Publication Date
2026-07-24

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Technical Problem

The lack of space in existing traps causes aquatic creatures to struggle and fight, affecting the quality of the harvest.

Method used

A fish trap was designed, comprising an upper cage frame and a lower cage frame that are fixedly connected. A horn-shaped inlet is provided on the outside of the lower cage frame. The internal space of the upper cage frame is larger than that of the lower cage frame. The horn-shaped inlet gradually narrows, providing ample space for swimming and hiding. The opening is sealed by a cage door frame to prevent aquatic creatures from escaping.

Benefits of technology

This prevents aquatic creatures from struggling and fighting due to insufficient space, ensures the quality of the harvested aquatic creatures, simplifies the harvesting process, and avoids damage to the cage openings.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a ground cage belongs to ground cage art field, solved the ground cage of two kinds of forms, the entrance and the space where aquatic product is located is always same; when having aquatic product in space, the subsequent aquatic product enters, because cannot leave the struggle or the space is insufficient to fight, causes part aquatic product death, and the problem that the user finally cannot guarantee the harvest of collection cage. Including fixed connection and the inside space intercommunication of upper cage frame and lower cage frame, the outside of upper cage frame and lower cage frame is provided with cage net, and the upper cage frame exists opening on its side far from lower cage frame, the upper cage frame located at the opening is connected with the cage door frame of inner ring belt cage net to block the opening. The utility model discloses practical application, with cage door frame to close the opening of upper cage frame, and the user will ground cage into underwater, and the aquatic product enters its space through the horn import of lower cage frame, and the upper cage frame is communicated with lower cage frame, and provides sufficient swimming and avoiding space for aquatic product to avoid a large number of accumulation, prevents aquatic product from crowded struggle, conflict death, and guarantees the harvest quality.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ground cage technology, and in particular to a ground cage. Background Technology

[0002] Fish traps are common tools for aquaculture and fishing. They are usually made of nylon netting or galvanized iron wire, with a metal / plastic frame to form a mesh trap. They have an entrance with barbed edges and a closed collection chamber. The barbed edges prevent fish, shrimp, and crabs from escaping. They are suitable for freshwater ponds, rivers, lakes, and other similar environments. When in use, they sink to the bottom and are guided into the water by the migratory or foraging habits of aquatic organisms. They can be used to catch small aquatic animals or to screen fry in aquaculture.

[0003] Currently, there are two types of fish traps on the market: one is a foldable long strip fish trap structure, and the other is an unfoldable foldable fish trap structure. The foldable long strip fish trap structure has a long strip of netting as its core, and the main body is made of high-tenacity nylon netting. The inside has multiple sets of entrances with barbed tassels spaced along the length, and the end is connected to a closed collection compartment. The sides of the netting are embedded with bendable segmented support members, which are mostly galvanized iron wire or plastic rods. The support members can be folded or rolled up along the length of the netting. When folded, the volume is greatly reduced, making it easy to carry. When unfolded, it relies on the support members to maintain its long strip shape. The unfoldable foldable fish trap structure uses a thinner and denser nylon material for the main netting. The support frame is detachable or hinged and uses metal or plastic rods with horizontal and vertical bars. The vertical bars are combined with the horizontal bars by buckles or elastic ropes. When unfolded, it can be assembled into rectangular, polygonal, or other shapes as needed. Some models have adjustable compartments. When folding, first disassemble or fold the support frame, and then roll the netting into a compact ball. The edges of the netting often have storage ropes for easy fixation.

[0004] However, for the two types of traps currently in use, the entrance to the trap and the space where the aquatic creatures are located after entering the trap are always in the same space. When there are already aquatic creatures in the space where the aquatic creatures are located in the trap, when aquatic creatures enter later, they may struggle because they cannot leave the trap or fight because there is not enough space. This will cause some of the aquatic creatures in the trap to die, ultimately making it impossible for the user to ensure a harvest when retrieving the trap.

[0005] Therefore, a ground cage is proposed to solve or alleviate the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a ground cage.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A cage includes an upper cage frame and a lower cage frame that are fixedly connected and have interconnected internal spaces. The upper and lower cage frames are provided with cage nets on their outer sides, and the upper cage frame has an opening on its side away from the lower cage frame. The upper cage frame located at the opening is connected to a cage door frame with an inner ring of cage nets to block the opening. The internal space of the upper cage frame is larger than the internal space of the lower cage frame. The cage net located on the outer side of the lower cage frame extends inward to form several horn-shaped inlets that communicate with the internal space of the lower cage frame.

[0008] Preferably, the lower cage frame has a columnar structure, and several of the horn inlets located on the outer side of the lower cage frame are evenly spaced.

[0009] Preferably, the lower cage frame has a cylindrical structure.

[0010] Preferably, the lower cage frame is a regular polygonal column structure with an even number of sides. The number of the horn inlets located on the outer side of the lower cage frame is half the number of sides of the lower cage frame, and the horn inlets located on the outer side of the lower cage frame are spaced apart on the outer surface of the lower cage frame.

[0011] Preferably, the upper cage frame includes a plurality of vertical rods and horizontal rods, the lower ends of the plurality of vertical rods are fixedly connected to the top of the lower cage frame, and the number of vertical rods is at least three, and the horizontal rods are fixedly connected to the upper ends of the vertical rods.

[0012] Preferably, the inner ring of the crossbar forms an opening.

[0013] Preferably, the upper cage frame further includes a connecting rod, which is fixedly connected between two adjacent vertical rods, and an opening is formed between the horizontal rod, the connecting rod, and the vertical rods.

[0014] Preferably, the cage door frame is detachably connected to the opening.

[0015] Preferably, the cage door frame has a hinged position within the opening and a detachably connected position to the edge of the opening.

[0016] Preferably, the cross-section of the upper cage gradually decreases from bottom to top.

[0017] This utility model has the following beneficial effects: In practical application, the opening of the upper cage frame is closed by the cage door frame. The user puts the bottom cage into the water, and the aquatic products enter the space through the horn-shaped inlet of the lower cage frame. The upper cage frame and the lower cage frame are connected, providing sufficient space for the aquatic products to swim and hide, so as to avoid large-scale accumulation, prevent the aquatic products from dying due to crowding, struggling and conflict, and ensure the quality of the harvest. Attached Figure Description

[0018] 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 on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 2 of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 3 of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 4 of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 5 of this utility model; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment Six of this utility model; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment Seven of this utility model; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 8 of this utility model.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Lower cage frame; 2. Upper cage frame; 201. Vertical bar; 202. Horizontal bar; 3. Cage door frame; 301. Connecting ring; 302. Lock; 4. Connecting rod. Detailed Implementation

[0021] 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, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0022] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0023] 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 further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the utility model product is in use, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly understood by those skilled in the art. They are only used to facilitate the description of this utility model and to simplify the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0025] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be interpreted as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" 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.

[0027] A cage includes an upper cage frame 2 and a lower cage frame 1 that are fixedly connected and have interconnected internal spaces. The upper cage frame 2 and the lower cage frame 1 are provided with cage nets on their outer sides. The upper cage frame 2 has an opening on its side away from the lower cage frame 1. The upper cage frame 2 located at the opening is connected to a cage door frame 3 with an inner ring of cage nets to block the opening. The internal space of the upper cage frame 2 is larger than the internal space of the lower cage frame 1. The cage nets located on the outer side of the lower cage frame 1 extend inward to form several horn-shaped inlets that communicate with the internal space of the lower cage frame 1. The lower cage frame 1 has a columnar structure. Several horn-shaped inlets located on the outer side of the lower cage frame 1 are evenly spaced. The cross-section of the upper cage frame 2 gradually decreases from bottom to top. The upper cage frame 2 includes several vertical rods 201 and horizontal rods 202. The lower ends of the several vertical rods 201 are fixedly connected to the top of the lower cage frame 1, and the number of vertical rods 201 is at least three. The horizontal rods 202 are fixedly connected to the upper ends of the vertical rods 201.

[0028] In practical application, the opening of the upper cage frame 2 is closed by the cage door frame 3, and the two are detachably connected. Then, the user puts the entire cage into the water. Since the cross-sectional area of ​​the upper cage frame 2 in the cage gradually decreases from bottom to top, when the cage is submerged in the water, the upper part of the cage will not occupy a large area, and it can be relatively concealed in the water, avoiding occupying a large water surface area and avoiding being too conspicuous.

[0029] When aquatic organisms swim, they can enter the space of the lower cage 1 through the funnel-shaped inlet of the upper cage net. Due to the design of the funnel-shaped inlet, the initial swimming channel is large when aquatic organisms enter the lower cage 1, and the swimming channel gradually narrows thereafter. When aquatic organisms try to leave the lower cage 1, they have difficulty leaving through the small port of the funnel-shaped inlet. In order to avoid a large accumulation of aquatic organisms in the internal space of the lower cage 1, the upper cage 2, which is connected to the lower cage 1, works together to provide aquatic organisms with sufficient space to swim. In addition, when aquatic organisms fight with each other inside, there is also enough space for them to hide, thereby ensuring that aquatic organisms will not struggle, fight and die due to being confined in a crowded environment, thus ensuring the quality of the final aquatic product harvest.

[0030] When a user needs to harvest the aquatic products from the trap, they can open the trap door 3, which opens the opening on the upper trap 2, allowing the user to directly reach inside and retrieve the aquatic products. Alternatively, if the user does not wish to retrieve them manually, they can pour the aquatic products out. This method differs from the conventional trap openings, which are cylindrical nets that are manually knotted to close. When pouring out the aquatic products, some will hang on the net at the opening and still need to be manually removed. However, due to this design, it is difficult for the user to reach inside and retrieve the aquatic products. Forcibly removing them would damage both the aquatic products and the net. This improved trap, with its opening serving as the trap opening, avoids this problem to some extent.

[0031] Example 1: like Figure 1 As shown, the lower cage frame 1 has a cylindrical structure, and the crossbar 202 is also annular. The inner ring of the crossbar 202 forms an opening. The cage door frame 3 is also annular. The cage door frame 3 has a hinged position with the edge of the opening and a detachable connection position with the edge of the opening within the opening. Specifically, the cage door frame 3 is rotatably connected to the crossbar 202 through the connecting ring 301, and the cage door frame 3 is detachably connected to the crossbar 202 through the latch 302.

[0032] Example 2: The difference from Example 1 is that, like Figure 2 As shown, the cage door frame 3 is detachably connected to the opening, and the cage door frame 3 is detachably connected to the crossbar 202 by several latches 302.

[0033] Example 3: The difference from Example 1 is that, like Figure 3 As shown, the upper cage frame 2 also includes a connecting rod 4, which is fixedly connected between two adjacent vertical rods 201. An opening is formed between the horizontal rod 202, the connecting rod 4, and the vertical rod 201. The cage door frame 3 has a hinged position with the edge of the opening and a detachable connection position with the edge of the opening. Specifically, the cage door frame 3 is rotatably connected to the horizontal rod 202 through a connecting ring 301, and the cage door frame 3 is detachably connected to the connecting rod 4 through a latch 302.

[0034] Example 4: The difference from Example 1 is that: like Figure 4 As shown, the upper cage frame 2 also includes a connecting rod 4, which is fixedly connected between two adjacent vertical rods 201. An opening is formed between the horizontal rod 202, the connecting rod 4, and the vertical rod 201. The cage door frame 3 is detachably connected to the opening. Specifically, the cage door frame 3 is detachably connected to the horizontal rod 202 via a latch 302, and the cage door frame 3 is detachably connected to the connecting rod 4 via a latch 302.

[0035] Example 5: The difference from Example 1 is that: like Figure 5 As shown, the lower cage frame 1 has a regular polygonal columnar structure with an even number of sides. The number of horn-shaped inlets located on the outer side of the lower cage frame 1 is half the number of sides of the lower cage frame 1. The horn-shaped inlets located on the outer side of the lower cage frame 1 are spaced apart on the outer surface of the lower cage frame 1. The horizontal bar 202 in the upper cage frame 2 also has a regular polygonal structure. The number of vertical bars 201 in the upper cage frame 2 is the same as the number of sides of the lower cage frame 1. The upper cage frame 2 also includes a connecting rod 4, which is fixedly connected between two adjacent vertical bars 201. An opening is formed between the horizontal bar 202, the connecting rod 4, and the vertical bars 201. The cage door frame 3 has a hinged position with the edge of the opening and a detachable position with the edge of the opening. Specifically, the cage door frame 3 is rotatably connected to the horizontal bar 202 through the connecting ring 301, and the cage door frame 3 is detachably connected to the connecting rod 4 through the latch 302.

[0036] Example 6: The difference from Example 1 is that: like Figure 6As shown, the lower cage frame 1 has a regular polygonal columnar structure with an even number of sides. The number of horn-shaped inlets located on the outer side of the lower cage frame 1 is half the number of sides of the lower cage frame 1. The horn-shaped inlets located on the outer side of the lower cage frame 1 are spaced apart on the outer surface of the lower cage frame 1. The horizontal bar 202 in the upper cage frame 2 also has a regular polygonal structure. The number of vertical bars 201 in the upper cage frame 2 is the same as the number of sides of the lower cage frame 1. The upper cage frame 2 also includes a connecting rod 4, which is fixedly connected between two adjacent vertical bars 201. An opening is formed between the horizontal bar 202, the connecting rod 4, and the vertical bars 201. The cage door frame 3 is detachably connected to the opening. Specifically, the cage door frame 3 is detachably connected to the horizontal bar 202 via a latch 302, and the cage door frame 3 is detachably connected to the connecting rod 4 via a latch 302.

[0037] Example 7: The difference from Example 1 is that: like Figure 7 As shown, the lower cage 1 has a regular polygonal column structure with an even number of sides. The number of horn inlets located on the outside of the lower cage 1 is half the number of sides of the lower cage 1. The horn inlets located on the outside of the lower cage 1 are spaced apart on the outer surface of the lower cage 1. The horizontal bar 202 in the upper cage 2 also has a regular polygonal structure. The number of vertical bars 201 in the upper cage 2 is the same as the number of sides of the lower cage 1. The cage door frame 3 also has a regular polygonal structure. The cage door frame 3 has a hinged position with the edge of the opening and a detachable connection position with the edge of the opening. Specifically, the cage door frame 3 is rotatably connected to the horizontal bar 202 through the connecting ring 301, and the cage door frame 3 is detachably connected to the connecting rod 4 through the latch 302.

[0038] Example 8: The difference from Example 1 is that: like Figure 8 As shown, the lower cage frame 1 has a regular polygonal column structure with an even number of sides. The number of horn inlets located on the outside of the lower cage frame 1 is half the number of sides of the lower cage frame 1. The horn inlets located on the outside of the lower cage frame 1 are spaced apart on the outer surface of the lower cage frame 1. The horizontal bar 202 in the upper cage frame 2 also has a regular polygonal structure. The number of vertical bars 201 in the upper cage frame 2 is the same as the number of sides of the lower cage frame 1. The cage door frame 3 also has a regular polygonal structure. The cage door frame 3 is detachably connected to the opening. Specifically, the cage door frame 3 is detachably connected to the horizontal bar 202 through the latch 302, and the cage door frame 3 is detachably connected to the connecting rod 4 through the latch 302.

[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, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A type of fish trap, characterized in that, The cage includes an upper cage (2) and a lower cage (1) that are fixedly connected and have interconnected internal spaces. The upper cage (2) and the lower cage (1) are provided with cage nets on their outer sides. The upper cage (2) has an opening on its side away from the lower cage (1). The upper cage (2) located at the opening is connected to a cage door frame (3) with an inner ring of cage nets to block the opening. The internal space of the upper cage (2) is larger than the internal space of the lower cage (1). The cage net located on the outer side of the lower cage (1) extends inward to form several horn-shaped inlets that are connected to the internal space of the lower cage (1).

2. The earthen cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower cage (1) has a columnar structure, and several of the horn inlets located on the outside of the lower cage (1) are evenly spaced.

3. A ground cage according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lower cage (1) has a cylindrical structure.

4. A ground cage according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lower cage (1) has a regular polygonal column structure. The number of sides of the lower cage (1) is even. The number of the horn inlets located on the outside of the lower cage (1) is half the number of sides of the lower cage (1). The horn inlets located on the outside of the lower cage (1) are spaced apart on the outer surface of the lower cage (1).

5. A ground cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper cage frame (2) includes several vertical rods (201) and horizontal rods (202). The lower ends of the vertical rods (201) are fixedly connected to the top of the lower cage frame (1), and the number of vertical rods (201) is at least three. The horizontal rods (202) are fixedly connected to the upper ends of the vertical rods (201).

6. A ground cage according to claim 5, characterized in that, The inner ring of the crossbar (202) forms an opening.

7. A ground cage according to claim 5, characterized in that, The upper cage (2) also includes a connecting rod (4), which is fixedly connected between two adjacent vertical rods (201), and an opening is formed between the horizontal rod (202), the connecting rod (4), and the vertical rod (201).

8. A ground cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cage door frame (3) is detachably connected to the opening.

9. A ground cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cage door frame (3) has a hinged position within the opening and a detachably connected position to the edge of the opening.

10. A ground cage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cross-section of the upper cage (2) is set to gradually decrease from bottom to top.