Foster rack flip connection assembly

Abstract

The flip-over connection assembly for the breeding rack consists of two symmetrically installed and fixed connectors on both sides of the breeding rack. Each connector includes an upper tube and a lower tube. The upper and lower tubes are connected by inner and outer stiffening plates on both sides. The inner stiffening plates have sleeves at their center and bottom that are perpendicular to the upper and lower tubes. The two connectors are fixed to the middle of both sides of the breeding rack through the sleeves. The outer stiffening plates and the upper and lower tubes extend to the outside of the breeding rack. When the flip-over assembly is used with the lower tube, the breeding rack can be lifted and flipped 180 degrees. When the flip-over assembly is used with the upper tube, the breeding rack can be lifted, its position adjusted, and the mesh bags inside the breeding rack can be removed. The structure is simple and easy to use.

Description

Technical fields:

[0001] This utility model relates to a flip-connecting assembly for a breeding rack. Background technology:

[0002] Existing aquaculture racks, such as the applicant's prior application for a single-bag floating aquaculture rack for shellfish (2019106459184), contain multiple net bags filled with shellfish, ensuring that shellfish farming can take place either directly below or above the water surface. With the net bags just below the water surface, this area offers an optimal flow range, minimizing contact between nutrient-rich water and harmful insects and animals. Furthermore, the entire rack is tiltable, allowing the net bags to be fully exposed above the water. In this position, the shellfish surface dries out, causing algae to die off and reducing or eliminating any attached organisms, thus contributing to high-quality shellfish products. Additionally, when the shellfish mature, the net bags need to be removed from the rack, and the mature shellfish taken out of the net bags.

[0003] Currently, the turning over of culture racks or the removal of mature shellfish is mostly done manually, which is very labor-intensive. Several culture racks are usually tied together on a single sea rope, with space left for boats to pass through. At each rack, the boat must remain stationary for a period of time, and usually at least several people are needed to turn the rack over. Similarly, removing mature shellfish also requires manual labor, which is both physically demanding and arduous. Utility Model Content:

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a simple and easy-to-use breeding rack flip connection component.

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

[0006] The flip-over connection assembly for the breeding rack consists of two symmetrically installed and fixed connectors on both sides of the breeding rack. Each connector includes an upper tube and a lower tube. The upper and lower tubes are connected by inner and outer stiffening plates on both sides. The inner stiffening plates have sleeves at their center and bottom that are perpendicular to the upper and lower tubes. The two connectors are fixed to the middle of both sides of the breeding rack through the sleeves. The outer stiffening plates and the upper and lower tubes extend to the outside of the breeding rack. When the flip-over assembly is engaged with the lower tube, the breeding rack can be lifted and flipped 180 degrees. When the flip-over assembly is engaged with the upper tube, the breeding rack can be lifted, its position adjusted, and the net bags removed or inserted into the breeding rack can be removed.

[0007] Furthermore, the connecting structure component passes through the upper tube body to connect two adjacent breeding racks together, and a stop bar is installed on the connecting structure component at the port of the upper tube body for limiting the movement.

[0008] Furthermore, the upper and lower tubes are cylindrical structures with flared ends.

[0009] Furthermore, the aquaculture rack that works with the two connecting parts is a multi-bag floating aquaculture rack, including a frame body, net bags and floats that work together; multiple accommodating spaces are formed inside the frame body, the net bags are placed in the accommodating spaces, the floats are fixed to the frame body, and the shellfish seedlings are directly placed into the net bags; the frame body includes partitions and two connecting rods on both sides, the two connecting rods pass through the sleeves respectively and the sleeves are clamped between the two partitions for limiting.

[0010] Furthermore, the structure of the flipping component includes: a frame, with hooks formed at the bottom of the rods on both sides of the frame, the top rod of the frame connected to the moving track to ensure the moving path of the frame, a connecting rod provided below the top rod, and an operating handle installed on the connecting rod; the hooks on the rods on both sides of the flipping component hook onto the lower part of the tube located at the bottom, the moving frame lifts the breeding rack and flips it 180 degrees, the hooks on the rods on both sides of the flipping component hook onto the lower part of the tube located at the top, the moving frame lifts the breeding rack, adjusts its position, and removes or inserts the net bag into the breeding rack.

[0011] The structure of the flipping assembly includes: a control box is installed between the top rod and the connecting rod to install the control component. The control component controls the moving component to move the breeding rack flipping assembly up and down or to the desired position.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, this utility model, compared with the prior art, significantly improves the farming efficiency by improving the operation method of the shellfish farming rack. The core innovation of this utility model lies in its adjustable center of gravity, allowing the farming rack to detach from the water surface and rotate 180 degrees. This design allows workers to adjust the rack position effortlessly during operation, assisting operators in flipping the rack or moving it to different positions during the operation.

[0013] This utility model can be directly installed on a breeding rack, can be matched with different breeding racks, has a wide range of industry applications, is simple to operate, and can be completed by a single person.

[0014] This invention, based on improved mechanical operation and center of gravity adjustment principles, is expected to revolutionize oyster farming rack management systems and reduce oyster farming costs. It overcomes a core problem that has long plagued the industry. Attached image description:

[0015] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the connector of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a plan view of the connector of this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a plan view of the connector of this utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the flipping action of the breeding rack of this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the flipping action of the breeding rack of this utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the flipping action of the breeding rack of this utility model. Figure 3 ;

[0023] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the flipping action of the breeding rack of this utility model. Figure 4 ;

[0024] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the flipping action of the breeding rack of this utility model. Figure 5 ;

[0025] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the flipping action of the breeding rack of this utility model. Figure 6 ;

[0026] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the flipping action of the breeding rack of this utility model. Figure 7 ;

[0027] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the flipping action of the breeding rack of this utility model. Figure 8 ;

[0028] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting and bag-removing action of the breeding rack of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the flipping component structure of this utility model. Detailed implementation method:

[0030] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0031] Figure 1-14 The image shown is an embodiment of this utility model.

[0032] The flip-over connection assembly for the breeding rack consists of two connectors 2 symmetrically installed and fixed on both sides of the breeding rack 1. Each connector 2 includes an upper tube 21 and a lower tube 22. The upper and lower tubes are connected by an inner stiffening plate 23 and an outer stiffening plate 24 on both sides. The inner stiffening plate 23 has a sleeve 25 at its center and bottom that is perpendicular to the upper and lower tubes. The two connectors 2 are fixed to the middle of both sides of the breeding rack 1 through the sleeve 25. The outer stiffening plate 24 and the upper and lower tubes extend to the outside of the breeding rack 1. When the flip-over assembly 3 is engaged with the lower tube, the breeding rack 1 can be lifted and flipped 180 degrees. When the flip-over assembly 3 is engaged with the upper tube, the breeding rack 1 can be lifted, its position adjusted, and the net bag removed or inserted into the net breeding rack.

[0033] Furthermore, the connecting structure component (which may be a connecting rope or other connecting material, in this embodiment a connecting rope 4) passes through the upper tube 21 to connect two adjacent breeding racks 1 together, and a stop bar 5 is installed on the connecting rope 4 at the port of the upper tube for limiting the position.

[0034] Furthermore, the upper and lower tubes 21 and 22 are cylindrical structures, with flared structures 211 and 221 formed at their outer ends.

[0035] In a specific embodiment, the aquaculture rack 1 that cooperates with the two connecting parts 2 is a multi-bag floating aquaculture rack, including a frame body 11, a net bag 12 and a float 13 that cooperate with each other; multiple accommodating spaces are formed inside the frame body 11, the net bag 12 is placed in the accommodating space, and the float 13 is fixed on the frame body 11. Shellfish seedlings are directly placed into the net bag 12 to achieve individual aquaculture; wherein, the frame body 11 includes a partition 111 and two connecting rods 112 on both sides, the two connecting rods 112 respectively pass through the sleeve 25 and the sleeve 25 is clamped between the two partitions 111 for limitation.

[0036] In addition, the structure of the flipping assembly 3 that cooperates with the connector 2 includes: a frame 31, hooks 312 formed at the bottom of the two side rods 311 of the frame, a top rod 313 of the frame connected to the moving track to ensure the moving path of the frame, a connecting rod 32 provided below the top rod 313, and an operating handle 33 installed on the connecting rod 32; the hooks 312 of the two side rods of the flipping assembly 3 hook onto the lower part of the tube body located at the bottom, the moving frame 31 lifts up the breeding rack and flips it 180 degrees, the hooks 312 of the two side rods of the flipping assembly 3 hook onto the lower part of the tube body located at the top, the moving frame 31 lifts up the breeding rack, adjusts its position, and removes or inserts the net bag 12 into the breeding rack.

[0037] The structure of the flipping assembly includes: a control box is installed between the top rod and the connecting rod to install the control component. The control component controls the moving component to move the breeding rack flipping assembly up and down or to the desired position.

[0038] This utility model's flip-over connecting component can be matched with different aquaculture racks and installed on both sides of the rack. During operation, if a 180-degree flip of the rack is required, the hook of the flip-over component must be engaged with the lower tube of the connector. The rack can then be lifted and rotated 180 degrees to the drying / flipping position via the hook. For harvesting, the hook of the flip-over component must be engaged with the upper tube of the connector. This allows the rack to be lifted, preventing it from flipping and facilitating the removal of the netting from different positions.

[0039] This invention significantly improves aquaculture efficiency by refining the operation of shellfish farming racks. The core innovation lies in its adjustable center of gravity, allowing the rack to detach from the water surface and rotate 180 degrees. This design enables workers to adjust the rack's position effortlessly, assisting them in flipping the rack or moving it to different locations during operations.

[0040] This utility model can be directly installed on a breeding rack, can be matched with different breeding racks, has a wide range of industry applications, is simple to operate, and can be completed by a single person.

[0041] The core innovation of this invention lies in its adjustable center of gravity, allowing the aquaculture rack to detach from the water surface and rotate 180 degrees. This design enables workers to adjust the rack's position effortlessly, assisting them in flipping the rack or moving it to different locations during operation.

[0042] This invention, based on improved mechanical operation and center of gravity adjustment principles, is expected to revolutionize oyster farming rack management systems and reduce oyster farming costs. It overcomes a core problem that has long plagued the industry by significantly improving farming efficiency through enhanced operational methods for shellfish farming racks.

[0043] The foregoing description illustrates and describes preferred embodiments of the present invention. As previously stated, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the forms disclosed herein and should not be construed as excluding other embodiments. It can be used in various other combinations, modifications, and environments, and can be altered within the scope of the inventive concept described herein through the foregoing teachings or related technical or knowledge. Any modifications and variations made by those skilled in the art that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention should be within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A breeding rack flipping connection assembly, characterized in that: The flip-over connection assembly consists of two connectors symmetrically installed and fixed on both sides of the breeding rack. Each connector includes an upper tube and a lower tube. The upper and lower tubes are connected by inner and outer stiffening plates on both sides. The inner stiffening plates have sleeves at the center and bottom that are perpendicular to the upper and lower tubes. The two connectors are fixed to the middle of both sides of the breeding rack through the sleeves. The outer stiffening plates and the upper and lower tubes extend to the outside of the breeding rack. When the flip-over assembly is engaged with the lower tube, the breeding rack can be lifted and flipped 180 degrees. When the flip-over assembly is engaged with the upper tube, the breeding rack can be lifted, its position adjusted, and the net bags removed or inserted into the breeding rack can be removed.

2. The grow stand inversion linkage assembly of claim 1, wherein: The connecting structure component passes through the upper tube and connects two adjacent breeding racks together. A stop bar is installed on the connecting structure component at the port of the upper tube for limiting movement.

3. The grow stand inversion linkage assembly of claim 2, wherein: The upper and lower tubes are cylindrical structures with flared ends.

4. A grow stand inversion connection assembly as claimed in claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein: The aquaculture rack that works with the two connectors is a multi-bag floating aquaculture rack, which includes a frame body, net bags and floats that work together. Multiple accommodating spaces are formed inside the frame body. The net bags are placed in the accommodating spaces, and the floats are fixed to the frame body. Shellfish larvae are placed directly into the net bags. The frame body includes partitions and two connecting rods on both sides. The two connecting rods pass through the sleeves and the sleeves are clamped between the two partitions for limitation.

5. The grow stand inversion linkage assembly of claim 4, wherein: The structure of the flipping assembly includes: a frame, with hooks formed at the bottom of the rods on both sides of the frame, a top rod of the frame connected to a moving track to ensure the moving path of the frame, a connecting rod below the top rod, and an operating handle installed on the connecting rod; the hooks on the rods on both sides of the flipping assembly hook onto the lower part of the tube located at the bottom, the moving frame lifts the breeding rack and flips it 180 degrees, the hooks on the rods on both sides of the flipping assembly hook onto the lower part of the tube located at the top, the moving frame lifts the breeding rack, adjusts its position, and removes or places the net bag inside the breeding rack.

6. The grow stand inversion linkage assembly of claim 5, wherein: The structure of the flipping assembly includes: a control box is installed between the top rod and the connecting rod to install the control component. The control component controls the moving component to move the breeding rack flipping assembly up and down or to the desired position.

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