Aquaponics organic recirculating farming machine

Abstract

This aquaponics organic recycling system belongs to the field of symbiotic agriculture technology. Its main structure includes a breeding zone, a planting zone, and a nitrification zone arranged from bottom to top. The breeding zone is used to raise fish, turtles, shrimp, and crabs. The planting zone is used to grow hydroponic vegetables, fruits, aromatic plants, medicinal herbs, or ornamental plants. The nitrification zone, located at the top, contains packing material (fluidized bed filter media, sponges, gels, and other porous materials) to facilitate the attachment of nitrifying bacteria and other microorganisms. The nitrification zone decomposes excrement and residual feed from the breeding zone into nitrates through microbial decomposition. The treated nutrients are then transported to the planting zone to provide the necessary nutrition for the cultivated plants. This invention can realize the production and consumption of various vegetables, fruits, and aquatic animals such as fish, turtles, shrimp, and crabs. It can also provide recreational, ornamental, and entertainment value, and is widely applicable to homes, offices, public areas, research bases, and other settings, with broad application prospects.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of plant-animal symbiosis technology, specifically relating to an organic aquaponics system. Background Technology

[0002] Aquaponics is a new type of integrated farming technology that combines aquaculture and soilless cultivation. It allows for the simultaneous cultivation of plants (such as vegetables, fruits, ornamental plants, and aromatic plants) and the raising of aquatic animals (such as fish, turtles, shrimp, and crabs). The farming process incorporates agricultural technology and the ecological principles of nitrogen cycling, and it has strong edible, ornamental, and educational value.

[0003] Aquaponics systems combine aquaculture and plant cultivation. Theoretically, the aquaculture water needs to be filtered and treated by microorganisms before it can be absorbed by the plants, and then returned to the aquaculture pond. This achieves organic and automatic purification of the aquaculture water, maximizes resource recycling, and achieves an ecological balance among animals, plants, and microorganisms. However, currently available products are planting machines that add inorganic nutrient solutions and lack the functions of filtering aquaculture water and treating microorganisms for organic recycling of plants and animals. This requires the addition of nutrient solutions for plant cultivation, but these nutrient solutions can damage the fish farming environment. Therefore, it is ultimately impossible to achieve good growth of vegetables and long-term fish farming. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to propose an organic aquaponics system that solves the aforementioned technical problems of aquaponics equipment by adding a nitrification zone.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] An organic aquaponics system comprises a breeding zone, a planting zone, and a nitrification zone arranged from bottom to top. The breeding zone is used to raise fish, turtles, shrimp, and crabs. The planting zone is used to grow hydroponic vegetables, fruits, aromatic plants, medicinal herbs, or ornamental plants. The nitrification zone decomposes the excrement and leftover feed from the breeding zone into nitrates through microorganisms. The treated nutrients are then transported to the planting zone to provide the necessary nutrition. The interior of the nitrification zone is divided into several processing chambers by multiple baffles forming an S-shaped flow channel and multiple mesh screens. Each of these processing chambers contains packing material that facilitates the attachment of nitrifying bacteria.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, multiple ventilation openings are opened at the top of the nitration zone or an oxygen pump is installed to blow air into the nitration zone to increase oxygen.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the planting area is composed of several layers of planting frame. The planting frame is formed by stacking planting cavity and planting board together. The planting cavity is provided with horizontal partition, vertical partition and several intermediate convex strips. The partition and convex strips divide the inside of the planting cavity into an S-shaped flow channel, which facilitates the automatic flow of water after nitrification zone treatment. The planting board is laid flat on the planting cavity, and its bottom surface is supported by partition and convex strips. The planting board has several planting holes. Planting cups containing vegetable or ornamental plant seedlings are placed in the planting holes on the planting board. The cup body of the planting cup is hollowed out to form a large number of water permeable holes and allow the plant roots to extend and grow.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the middle protrusion of the implantation cavity is provided with an elongated groove, and a through hole is also designed at the corresponding position of the implantation plate. Multiple reinforcing ribs are added inside the elongated groove.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the front of the main body of the breeding area is made of plexiglass.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, a water outlet pipe is designed at the bottom of the aquaculture area and connected to the filtration area. The end of the water outlet pipe in the filtration area is used to collect fish feces and uneaten feed solids. The organic nutrient aqueous solution filtered through the non-woven bag is connected to a water pump through a water pump pipe and pumped into the nitrification area to be decomposed into nitrates needed for plant growth by microorganisms.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the water in the aquaculture area is pumped into the nitrification zone by a water pump. After being treated in the nitrification zone, the water flows into the top-level planting rack through a left-hand water pipe, and then into the second-level planting rack through a right-hand water pipe. The water flow in the second-level planting rack is opposite to that in the top-level planting rack. The water flows sequentially through the bottom-level planting rack and finally into the aquaculture area. At the contact point where the water flows into the aquaculture area, a raised flow channel is designed. The collision generates bubbles, which can increase the oxygen content of the water flowing into the aquaculture area. The water pump is intelligently controlled through an intelligent control area.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, 2-4 light strips are designed at the bottom of each layer of the planting rack to provide light for plant growth. The bottom light strip serves as lighting for the breeding area, making it easier for fish, turtles, shrimp and crabs to observe. The light strips are controlled by an intelligent control area to control the light intensity and time.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, the aquaculture area is further equipped with oxygenation equipment and multiple sensors. The oxygenation equipment is used to introduce air or oxygen into the aquaculture area, and the sensors are used to collect data on temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH, ammonia nitrogen, and nitrite, facilitating better monitoring and control of aquaculture and planting. The oxygenation equipment and multiple sensors are intelligently controlled through an intelligent control zone located at the front center of the nitrification zone.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] 1. The designed nitrification zone is formed by multiple baffles to create an S-shaped flow channel. Multiple meshes divide the nitrification zone into several treatment chambers. Each of these treatment chambers contains packing materials (such as fluidized bed filter media (k1-k7), sponges, gels, and other porous materials) that facilitate the attachment of nitrifying bacteria and other microorganisms. Water transported from the aquaculture area is converted from ammonia nitrogen to nitrate by nitrifying bacteria, thereby meeting the nutritional needs of vegetables or ornamental plants in the planting area.

[0017] 2. The aquaculture area is used for raising fish, turtles, shrimp, and crabs. Its main facade is made of plexiglass for easy viewing. The planting area is for growing hydroponic vegetables, fruits, aromatic plants, medicinal herbs, or ornamental plants. The nitrification zone at the top treats the water in the aquaculture area and transports it to the planting area, providing the nutrients needed for vegetable cultivation and achieving nutrient recycling. This allows for vegetable cultivation even without adding nutrient solution.

[0018] 3. This aquaponics organic farming machine can produce and supply various vegetables, fruits, and other plant products, as well as aquatic animals such as fish, turtles, shrimp, and crabs. It also provides recreational, aesthetic, and entertainment opportunities. Simultaneously, the photosynthesis of the vegetables continuously reduces indoor carbon dioxide and produces oxygen, creating an oxygen-rich environment beneficial to physical and mental health. Therefore, it is widely applicable to homes, offices, public areas, research and study bases, and other similar settings, with broad application prospects. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is the front view of the aquaponics organic recycling farming machine of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a rear view of the aquaponics organic recycling farming machine of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a right view of the aquaponics organic recycling farming machine of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a top view of the aquaponics machine of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 View from AA.

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the implant cavity.

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the planting board.

[0026] Figure 8 This is a side view of the planting board (with the planting cups loaded).

[0027] Figure 9 This is a top view of the nitrification zone.

[0028] The meanings of the reference numerals in the figure are as follows:

[0029] Aquaculture area-1, water outlet pipe-11, water pumping pipe-12, non-woven bag-13, raised flow channel-14, filtration area-15, oxygenation equipment-16.

[0030] Planting area-2, planting rack-21, planting cavity-22, central convex strip-221, reinforcing rib-222, longitudinal partition-223, transverse partition-224, flow channel-225, elongated groove-226, planting plate-23, through hole-231, planting cup-24.

[0031] Nitrification zone-3, vent-31, packing-32, barrier strip-33, mesh-34, cover plate-35.

[0032] Water inlet pipe -41, water pump -42, right water pipe -43, left water pipe -44.

[0033] Light band -5.

[0034] Intelligent Control Zone - 6. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0036] Please see Figure 1-4As shown in the figure, the aquaponics machine proposed in this embodiment has a main structure comprising a breeding zone 1, a planting zone 2, and a nitrification zone 3 arranged from bottom to top. The breeding zone 1 is used for breeding fish, turtles, shrimp, and crabs, and its main body is designed with plexiglass for easy viewing. The planting zone 2 is used to grow hydroponic vegetables, fruits, aromatic plants, medicinal herbs, or ornamental plants (hereinafter referred to as vegetables). The planting zone 2 consists of four layers of planting racks 21, and the spacing between adjacent planting racks is determined according to the height of the cultivated vegetables and other plants. The nitrification zone 3 at the top decomposes the excrement and residual feed of fish, turtles, shrimp, and crabs in the breeding zone into nitrates through microbial decomposition. The treated nutrients are then transported to the planting zone to provide the nutrients needed by the cultivated vegetables or plants, realizing the recycling of nutrients. Even without adding nutrient solution, vegetables can be cultivated.

[0037] Please see Figure 5-8 As shown, the planting rack 21 is formed by stacking a planting cavity 22 and a planting plate 23. The planting cavity 22 is equipped with a transverse partition 224, a longitudinal partition 223, and two intermediate convex strips 221. The partitions and convex strips divide the interior of the planting cavity into an S-shaped flow channel 225, which facilitates the automatic flow of water treated in the nitrification zone. In addition, the top of the outlet is designed to be slightly higher than the bottom surface of the planting cavity to maintain a certain water level in the planting cavity when the water is not circulating.

[0038] The planting board 23 is laid flat on the planting cavity 22, and its bottom surface is supported by partitions and ridges. The planting board 23 has several planting holes 232. Planting cups 24, which are used to hold vegetable or ornamental plant seedlings, are placed in the planting holes 232 on the planting board. The cup body of the planting cup 24 is hollowed out to form a large number of water-permeable holes and allow the plant roots to extend and grow.

[0039] In addition, a long, narrow groove 226 is provided on the central protrusion 221 of the implantation cavity, and a through hole 231 is designed at the corresponding position on the implantation plate 23 for ventilation. Of course, in order to increase the structural strength of the implantation cavity, multiple reinforcing ribs 222 are added inside the long, narrow groove 226.

[0040] Please see Figure 9 As shown, the interior of the nitrification zone 3 is formed by multiple baffles 33 to form an S-shaped flow channel. At the same time, multiple partitions 34 divide the interior of the nitrification zone into several treatment chambers. Each of these treatment chambers is filled with packing material 32 (such as K3 fluidized bed filter media) to facilitate the attachment of microorganisms such as nitrifying bacteria. The water transported from the aquaculture area meets the nutritional needs of vegetables or ornamental plants in the planting area under the action of nitrifying bacteria. (Nitrifying bacteria can not only decompose the excrement of fish, turtles, shrimp and crabs and convert it into minerals and vitamins needed for the growth of vegetables or ornamental plants, but also decompose toxic nitrite into non-toxic nitrate for direct absorption by plants as nutrients.)

[0041] Nitrifying bacteria require an oxygen-rich environment during processing; therefore, two openable covers 35 are designed on the top of the aquaponics system, with multiple ventilation openings 31 on the covers 35. An oxygen pump can also be installed to pump air into the nitrification zone 3 for oxygenation. Additionally, a water level sensor is installed inside the nitrification zone to prevent overflow.

[0042] A water outlet pipe 11 is designed at the bottom of the aquaculture area, connecting to the filtration zone 15. A tightly fastened non-woven fabric bag 13 is used at the end of the water outlet pipe 11 in the filtration zone to collect fish feces and uneaten feed. The non-woven fabric bag is replaced weekly or bi-weekly. The organic nutrient solution filtered through the non-woven fabric bag is connected to a water pump 42 via a water suction pipe 12 and pumped into the nitrification zone where it is decomposed by microorganisms into nitrates needed for plant growth.

[0043] Water from aquaculture zone 1 exits from water pump 42 and enters nitrification zone 3 through water inlet pipe 41. After treatment in nitrification zone 3, the water flows along left-hand water pipe 44 into the top-level planting rack 21, with the water flow direction as follows: Figure 6 As shown, the water then flows into the second planting rack through the rightmost water pipe 43, where the water flow is opposite to that of the top planting rack. The water flows sequentially through the bottom planting rack and finally into the aquaculture area 1, thus achieving water circulation. At the point where the water flows into the aquaculture area 1, a raised flow channel 14 is designed; the collision generates bubbles, increasing the oxygen content of the water flowing into the aquaculture area. Additionally, the top of the leftmost water pipe 44 is designed to be slightly higher than the bottom surface of the nitrification zone, maintaining a certain water level in the nitrification zone when the water is not circulating.

[0044] In addition, since ornamental plants or vegetables need sunlight during their growth, three light strips 5 are designed at the bottom of each planting rack to provide light for plant growth. The light strips 5 can be composed of LED light sources. The bottom light strip can serve as lighting for the breeding area, making it easier for fish, turtles, shrimp and crabs to observe.

[0045] The aquaculture area 1 can also be equipped with an oxygenation device 16 (such as an oxygenation pump, which is the same device as the oxygenation pump in the nitrification area, and oxygenation of the aquaculture area and the nitrification area is achieved through two pipelines) and multiple sensors. The oxygenation device 16 is used to blow air or oxygen into the aquaculture area, and the sensors are used to collect various data (water level, temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH, conductivity, ammonia nitrogen and nitrite) to facilitate better monitoring and control of aquaculture and planting.

[0046] The intelligent control zone 6 is located at the front center of the nitrification zone and includes a control and display panel and circuit components. Operation buttons on the control panel allow for functions such as switching the water pump on and off, and controlling the light strip, as well as other related functions. The display panel shows real-time data on various parameters, including time, water temperature, and dissolved oxygen levels collected by sensors. The control and display panel and circuit components in the intelligent control zone can utilize commercially available modules or components, and will not be described in detail here.

Claims

1. A fish and vegetable organic recirculating farming machine, characterized in that, Its main structure includes an aquaculture zone, a planting zone, and a nitrification zone arranged from bottom to top. The aquaculture zone is used to raise fish, turtles, shrimp, and crabs. The planting zone is used to grow hydroponic vegetables, fruits, aromatic plants, Chinese medicinal herbs, or ornamental plants. The nitrification zone decomposes the excrement and residual feed produced in the aquaculture zone into nitrates through microorganisms. The treated nutrients are then transported to the planting zone to provide the necessary nutrition. The interior of the nitrification zone is divided into several processing chambers by multiple baffles forming an S-shaped flow channel and multiple meshes dividing the interior of the nitrification zone into several processing chambers. Each of these processing chambers contains packing material that facilitates the attachment of microbial nitrifying bacteria.

2. The fish-plant-organic circulation breeding machine according to claim 1, wherein Multiple ventilation openings are provided at the top of the nitrification zone or an oxygen pump is installed to blow air into the nitrification zone to increase oxygenation.

3. The fish-plant-organic cycle breeding machine according to claim 1, wherein The planting area consists of several layers of planting frames. The planting frame is formed by stacking planting cavities and planting boards. The planting cavity is equipped with horizontal partitions, vertical partitions, and several intermediate ridges. The partitions and ridges divide the interior of the planting cavity into an S-shaped flow channel, which facilitates the automatic flow of water treated in the nitrification zone. The planting board is laid flat on the planting cavity, and its bottom surface is supported by partitions and ridges. The planting board has several planting holes. Planting cups containing vegetable or ornamental plant seedlings are placed in the planting holes on the planting board. The cup body is hollowed out to form a large number of water-permeable holes and allow the plant roots to extend and grow.

4. The fish-plant-organic cycle breeding machine according to claim 3, wherein The implantation cavity has a long, narrow groove on the central convex strip, and a through hole is designed at the corresponding position on the implantation plate. Multiple reinforcing ribs are added inside the long, narrow groove.

5. The fish-plant-organic cycle breeding machine according to claim 1, wherein The main front of the breeding area is made of plexiglass.

6. The fish-plant-organic cycle breeding machine according to claim 1, wherein The bottom of the aquaculture area is designed with an outlet pipe that connects to the filtration area. The end of the outlet pipe in the filtration area uses a tightly fastened non-woven bag to collect fish feces and uneaten feed. The organic nutrient solution filtered through the non-woven bag is connected to a water pump through a water pipe and pumped into the nitrification area, where it is decomposed by microorganisms into nitrates needed for plant growth.

7. The aquaponics machine as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The water in the aquaculture area is pumped into the nitrification zone via a water inlet pipe. After treatment in the nitrification zone, the water flows into the top-level planting rack via a left-hand pipe, and then into the second-level planting rack via a right-hand pipe. The water flow in the second-level planting rack is opposite to that in the top-level planting rack. The water flows sequentially through the bottom-level planting rack and finally into the aquaculture area. At the contact point where the water flows into the aquaculture area, a raised flow channel is designed. The collision generates bubbles, which increases the oxygen content of the water flowing into the aquaculture area. The water pump is intelligently controlled through an intelligent control area.

8. The fish-plant-organic cycle breeding machine according to claim 3, wherein Two to four light strips are designed at the bottom of each layer of the planting rack to provide light for plant growth. The light strip at the bottom layer serves as lighting for the breeding area, making it easier for fish, turtles, shrimp and crabs to observe. The light strips are controlled by an intelligent control area to control the light intensity and time.

9. The fish-plant-organic cycle breeding machine according to claim 1, wherein The aquaculture area is also equipped with oxygenation equipment and multiple sensors. The oxygenation equipment is used to blow air into the aquaculture area to increase oxygen, and the sensors are used to collect data on temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH, ammonia nitrogen, and nitrite, so as to facilitate better monitoring and control of aquaculture and planting. The oxygenation equipment and multiple sensors are intelligently controlled through an intelligent control area, which is located in the front middle of the nitrification zone.

10. The fish-plant-organic cycle breeding machine according to claim 1, wherein The filler is a sponge-like porous material, a gel-like porous material, or a fluidized bed filter material of type K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, K6, or K7.

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