A bottom-mounted marine lobster farming cage

By introducing counterweight components and floating airbag components into the marine lobster farming cages, the problem of cage floating has been solved, enabling the cages to sink to the bottom and facilitate collection operations, thereby improving the efficiency and safety of lobster farming.

CN224572055UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-31SHENZHEN LONGKEYUAN AQUALTURE CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHENZHEN LONGKEYUAN AQUALTURE CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-09-09
Publication Date
2026-07-31

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Technical Problem

Existing lobster farming cages are easily affected by seawater buoyancy and float on the sea surface, making it difficult to collect uneaten feed and feces, increasing oxygen debt or allowing harmful bacteria to multiply, thus reducing the practicality and efficiency of the farming cages.

Method used

A bottom-mounted marine lobster farming cage was designed. By combining a counterweight component and an installation component, the counterweight increases the weight at the bottom, causing the cage to sink to the bottom. The buoyancy of the cage can be easily adjusted by a floating airbag and connecting components, enabling it to sink and rise.

Benefits of technology

It effectively solves the problem of floating cages, improves the practicality and efficiency of breeding cages, increases the convenience of collecting uneaten feed and feces, and reduces the risk of increased oxygen debt and the proliferation of harmful bacteria.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a bottom-mounted marine lobster farming cage, relating to the field of lobster farming technology. It includes a first farming cage and a counterweight assembly. A second farming cage is positioned above the first farming cage, and a bottom mounting block is located at the bottom of the first farming cage. A counterweight assembly is located at the lower end of the bottom mounting block. The counterweight assembly includes a counterweight block, a mounting groove, a mounting joint, a threaded mounting groove, a mounting bolt, and an auxiliary handle. The upper part of the counterweight block has a mounting groove, which is connected to the mounting joint. The mounting joint has a threaded mounting groove, which is connected to the mounting bolt. An auxiliary handle is added to the left end of the mounting bolt. The mounting assembly is located on the outside of the first farming cage. This bottom-mounted marine lobster farming cage allows the cage to sink quickly to the bottom, thereby concentrating the collection of uneaten feed and feces, improving the overall practicality and efficiency of the farming cage.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of lobster farming technology, specifically a bottom-mounted marine lobster farming cage. Background Technology

[0002] Lobster farming refers to the large-scale farming of lobsters in ponds, paddy fields, and other water bodies by artificially controlling environmental conditions. It includes larvae stocking, water quality management, and disease control, ultimately aiming to achieve a balance between economic and ecological benefits. Marine lobster farming refers to the artificial cultivation of lobsters in coastal shallow seas, tidal flats, or harbors. Marine lobster farming cages are mainly used for lobster farming and are suitable for marine aquaculture areas such as shallow seas and tidal flats. Their installation must be in accordance with local regulations. To improve lobster farming efficiency, a new type of lobster farming cage is needed; however, existing lobster farming cages still have the following shortcomings:

[0003] When existing lobster farming cages are in use, most of them are easily affected by the buoyancy of seawater and float on the surface. At the same time, the cages do not sink to the bottom, making it difficult to collect uneaten feed and feces. This leads to increased oxygen debt or the proliferation of harmful bacteria, resulting in reduced practicality and efficiency of lobster farming cages. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a bottom-mounted marine lobster farming cage to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a bottom-mounted marine lobster farming cage, comprising a first farming cage and a counterweight assembly, wherein a second farming cage is disposed above the first farming cage, and a bottom mounting block is disposed at the bottom of the first farming cage, and a counterweight assembly is disposed at the lower end of the bottom mounting block, and the counterweight assembly comprises a counterweight block, a mounting docking groove, a mounting docking block, a threaded mounting groove, a mounting bolt, and an auxiliary handle, wherein the upper end of the counterweight block has a mounting docking groove, and a mounting docking block is connected inside the mounting docking groove, and a threaded mounting groove is provided inside the mounting docking block, and a mounting bolt is connected inside the threaded mounting groove, and an auxiliary handle is added to the left end of the mounting bolt, and the first farming cage is disposed outside the mounting assembly.

[0006] Furthermore, the internal dimensions of the mounting docking groove are adapted to the external dimensions of the mounting docking block, and the mounting docking block is embeddedly connected to the counterweight block through the mounting docking groove.

[0007] Furthermore, the number of the mounting docking blocks is set to four, and two mounting docking blocks are grouped together. Each group of mounting docking blocks is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the lower end of the bottom mounting block with respect to the central axis of the front of the bottom mounting block.

[0008] Furthermore, the internal dimensions of the threaded mounting groove are adapted to the external dimensions of the mounting bolt, and the mounting bolt is connected to the mounting mating block through the threaded mounting groove.

[0009] Furthermore, the installation assembly includes an internal threaded groove, a threaded mounting block, and a floating airbag. The threaded mounting block is connected inside the internal threaded groove, and floating airbags are added to both ends of the outside of the first breeding cage.

[0010] Furthermore, the installation assembly also includes connecting nozzles, connecting pipes, and an installation top cover, and connecting nozzles are added to both ends of the floating airbag, with connecting pipes connected inside the connecting nozzles, and an installation top cover is connected to the upper part of the second breeding cage.

[0011] Furthermore, the internal dimensions of the internal thread groove are adapted to the external dimensions of the threaded mounting block, and the threaded mounting block is rotatably connected to the bottom mounting block through the internal thread groove.

[0012] Furthermore, the internal dimensions of the floating airbag are adapted to the external dimensions of the first breeding cage, and the floating airbag is fixedly connected to the first breeding cage by an adhesive.

[0013] This utility model provides a bottom-mounted marine lobster farming cage, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] 1. This utility model, through the setting of the counterweight component, enables the installation docking block to be fixedly installed at the lower end of the bottom mounting block when using the bottom-mounted marine lobster farming cage. The installation docking block is then installed into the counterweight block using the installation docking groove, thereby completing the connection between the bottom mounting block and the counterweight block. At the same time, the installation bolt is rotated into the installation docking block using the threaded installation groove, and the installation docking block is quickly fixed in the counterweight block with the help of the auxiliary tumbler. This increases the weight at the bottom of the farming cage, allowing the farming cage to sink to the bottom more effectively, thereby improving the overall practicality and efficiency of the farming cage.

[0015] 2. This utility model, through the setting of the installation components, enables the threaded mounting block to be fixedly installed at the lower end of the first culture cage by fastening bolts when using the bottom-mounted marine lobster culture cage. The threaded mounting block is then rotated into the bottom mounting block using the internal thread groove, thereby completing the screw-fixing of the first culture cage and the bottom mounting block. Similarly, the second culture cage is rotated and installed at the upper end of the first culture cage, and the number of upper culture cages can be increased according to the needs of use. At the same time, the top cage is sealed by installing a top cover, and the floating airbags are fixedly installed at both ends of the outside of the first culture cage. The connecting pipe is connected to the floating airbag using the connecting nozzle, so that the connecting nozzle and the connecting pipe can inflate the floating airbag, thereby quickly raising the culture cage, making cage retrieval time-saving and labor-saving, and improving the convenience of using the culture cage. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a bottom-mounted marine lobster farming cage according to the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional unfolded structure of the counterweight component of a bottom-mounted marine lobster farming cage according to this utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional unfolded structural diagram of the installation components of a bottom-mounted marine lobster farming cage according to this utility model.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. First breeding cage; 2. Second breeding cage; 3. Bottom mounting block; 4. Counterweight assembly; 401. Counterweight block; 402. Mounting docking groove; 403. Mounting docking block; 404. Threaded mounting groove; 405. Mounting bolt; 406. Auxiliary throttle; 5. Mounting assembly; 501. Internal threaded groove; 502. Threaded mounting block; 503. Floating airbag; 504. Connecting air nozzle; 505. Connecting pipe; 506. Mounting top cover. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model.

[0021] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, a bottom-mounted marine lobster farming cage includes a first farming cage 1 and a counterweight assembly 4. A second farming cage 2 is positioned above the first farming cage 1, and a bottom mounting block 3 is positioned at the bottom of the first farming cage 1. The counterweight assembly 4 is positioned at the lower end of the bottom mounting block 3. The counterweight assembly 4 includes a counterweight block 401, a mounting groove 402, a mounting block 403, a threaded mounting groove 404, a mounting bolt 405, and an auxiliary handle 406. The upper end of the counterweight block 401 has a mounting groove 402, and the mounting block 403 is connected inside the mounting groove 402. 03, and the mounting docking block 403 has a threaded mounting groove 404 inside, and a mounting bolt 405 is connected inside the threaded mounting groove 404. An auxiliary handle 406 is added to the left end of the mounting bolt 405. The internal dimensions of the mounting docking groove 402 are adapted to the external dimensions of the mounting docking block 403, and the mounting docking block 403 is embeddedly connected to the counterweight block 401 through the mounting docking groove 402. The number of mounting docking blocks 403 is set to four, and two mounting docking blocks 403 form a group. Each group of mounting docking blocks 403 is connected to the bottom mounting block 3. The front central axis is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the lower end of the bottom mounting block 3. The internal dimensions of the threaded mounting groove 404 are adapted to the external dimensions of the mounting bolt 405, and the mounting bolt 405 is connected to the mounting docking block 403 through the threaded mounting groove 404. The mounting docking block 403 is fixedly installed on the lower end of the bottom mounting block 3 by fastening bolts. The internal dimensions of the mounting docking groove 402 opened inside the counterweight block 401 are adapted to the external dimensions of the mounting docking block 403, so that the mounting docking block 403 is installed into the counterweight block 401 through the mounting docking groove 402. This completes the docking of the bottom mounting block 3 and the counterweight block 401. At the same time, the internal dimensions of the threaded mounting groove 404 inside the mounting docking block 403 are adapted to the external dimensions of the mounting bolt 405. Thus, the mounting bolt 405 is rotated and installed into the mounting docking block 403 through the threaded mounting groove 404. With the help of the auxiliary tug 406, the mounting docking block 403 is quickly fixed inside the counterweight block 401. This increases the weight of the bottom of the breeding cage by installing the counterweight block 401, allowing the breeding cage to sink to the bottom better and improving the overall practicality and efficiency of the breeding cage.

[0022] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, the first breeding cage 1 is externally equipped with an installation component 5, which includes an internal threaded groove 501, a threaded mounting block 502, and a floating airbag 503. The threaded mounting block 502 is connected inside the internal threaded groove 501. Floating airbags 503 are added to both ends of the first breeding cage 1. The installation component 5 also includes a connecting nozzle 504, a connecting pipe 505, and an installation top cover 506. The floating airbag 503 is equipped with connecting nozzles 504 at both ends, and the connecting nozzles 504 are internally connected to the connecting pipes 505. The second breeding cage 2 is internally connected to the upper end of the installation top cover 506. The internal dimensions of the internal threaded groove 501 are adapted to the external dimensions of the threaded mounting block 502, and the threaded mounting block 502 is rotatably connected to the bottom mounting block 3 through the internal threaded groove 501. The internal dimensions of the floating airbag 503 are adapted to the external dimensions of the first breeding cage 1, and the floating airbag 503 is fixedly connected to the first breeding cage 1 by adhesive and fastening bolts. The threaded mounting block 502 is fixedly installed at the lower end of the first breeding cage 1. The internal dimensions of the internal threaded groove 501 inside the bottom mounting block 3 are adapted to the external dimensions of the threaded mounting block 502. Thus, the threaded mounting block 502 is rotated and installed into the bottom mounting block 3 through the internal threaded groove 501, thereby completing the screw-fixing of the first breeding cage 1 and the bottom mounting block 3. Similarly, the second breeding cage 2 is rotated and installed on the upper end of the first breeding cage 1. The number of upper breeding cages can be increased according to the needs of use. At the same time, the top cover 506 is installed on the uppermost breeding cage for sealing. The floating airbag 503 is fixedly installed on both ends of the outside of the first breeding cage 1. The connecting pipe 505 is connected to the floating airbag 503 by the connecting nozzle 504, so that the connecting nozzle 504 and the connecting pipe 505 can inflate the floating airbag 503, thereby quickly lifting the breeding cage, making cage retrieval time-saving and labor-saving, and improving the convenience of the breeding cage during use.

[0023] In summary, when using this bottom-mounted marine lobster farming cage, firstly, the mounting block 403 is fixedly installed at the lower end of the bottom mounting block 3 using fastening bolts. Then, the mounting block 403 is inserted into the counterweight block 401 using the mounting groove 402, thus completing the connection between the bottom mounting block 3 and the counterweight block 401. Simultaneously, the mounting bolt 405 is rotated into the mounting block 403 using the threaded mounting groove 404, and the auxiliary handle 406 is used to quickly fix the mounting block 403 into the counterweight block 401. This increases the weight at the bottom of the farming cage, allowing the farming cage to sink more easily. Next, the threaded mounting block 502 is fixedly installed at the lower end of the first farming cage 1 using fastening bolts. The threaded mounting block 502 is rotated and installed into the bottom mounting block 3 using the internal thread groove 501, thereby completing the screwing and fixing of the first breeding cage 1 to the bottom mounting block 3. Similarly, the second breeding cage 2 is rotated and installed on the upper end of the first breeding cage 1, and the number of upper breeding cages is increased according to the needs of use. At the same time, the top cover 506 is installed on the uppermost breeding cage for sealing. The floating airbag 503 is fixedly installed on both ends of the outside of the first breeding cage 1. The connecting pipe 505 is connected to the floating airbag 503 using the connecting nozzle 504, so that the connecting nozzle 504 and the connecting pipe 505 can inflate the floating airbag 503, thereby quickly lifting the breeding cage, making cage retrieval time-saving and labor-saving, and improving the convenience of the breeding cage during use.

[0024] The embodiments of this utility model are given for illustrative and descriptive purposes only, and are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the utility model to the forms disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to better illustrate the principles and practical applications of this utility model, and to enable those skilled in the art to understand this utility model and design various embodiments with various modifications suitable for a particular purpose.

Claims

1. A bottom-set cage for farming of marine lobsters, comprising a first farming cage (1) and a ballast assembly (4), characterized in that, A second breeding cage (2) is provided above the first breeding cage (1), and a bottom mounting block (3) is provided at the bottom of the first breeding cage (1). A counterweight assembly (4) is provided at the lower end of the bottom mounting block (3), and the counterweight assembly (4) includes a counterweight block (401), a mounting docking groove (402), a mounting docking block (403), a threaded mounting groove (404), a mounting bolt (405), and an auxiliary throttle (406). The upper end of the counterweight block (401) is provided with a mounting docking groove (402), and the mounting docking groove (402) is connected to the mounting docking block (403). The mounting docking block (403) is provided with a threaded mounting groove (404), and the threaded mounting groove (404) is connected to the mounting bolt (405). An auxiliary throttle (406) is added to the left end of the mounting bolt (405). An installation assembly (5) is provided on the outside of the first breeding cage (1).

2. The pen according to claim 1, wherein The internal dimensions of the mounting docking groove (402) are adapted to the external dimensions of the mounting docking block (403), and the mounting docking block (403) is embeddedly connected to the counterweight block (401) through the mounting docking groove (402).

3. The floorless lobster pen of claim 1 wherein, The number of mounting docking blocks (403) is set to four, and two mounting docking blocks (403) form a group. Each group of mounting docking blocks (403) is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the lower end of the bottom mounting block (3) with respect to the front central axis of the bottom mounting block (3).

4. The floorless lobster pen of claim 1 wherein, The internal dimensions of the threaded mounting groove (404) are adapted to the external dimensions of the mounting bolt (405), and the mounting bolt (405) is connected to the mounting mating block (403) through the threaded mounting groove (404).

5. The floorless lobster pen of claim 1 wherein, The installation component (5) includes an internal threaded groove (501), a threaded mounting block (502), and a floating airbag (503). The internal threaded groove (501) is connected to the threaded mounting block (502), and the first breeding cage (1) is provided with floating airbags (503) at both ends.

6. The floorless lobster pen of claim 5 wherein, The installation assembly (5) further includes a connecting nozzle (504), a connecting pipe (505) and an installation top cover (506), and the floating airbag (503) is provided with connecting nozzles (504) at both ends, and the connecting nozzles (504) are connected to the connecting pipes (505), and the second breeding cage (2) is connected to the upper end of the interior with an installation top cover (506).

7. The floorless lobster pen of claim 6 wherein, The internal dimensions of the internal thread groove (501) are adapted to the external dimensions of the threaded mounting block (502), and the threaded mounting block (502) is rotatably connected to the bottom mounting block (3) through the internal thread groove (501).

8. The floorless lobster pen of claim 6 wherein, The internal dimensions of the floating airbag (503) are adapted to the external dimensions of the first breeding cage (1), and the floating airbag (503) is fixedly connected to the first breeding cage (1) by an adhesive.