A device for culturing hybrid mussel

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of for culturing device of triangle sail bivalve, including culturing box, lid and gantry. Culturing box side and bottom are provided with openwork mesh, inside is separated into independent culturing compartment with brush by baffle;Lid is hinged to the top of box and is provided with openwork mesh. Gantry contains frame body and float, the first clamping structure of the outer wall of box can be adapted with the second clamping structure of the vertical interval of both sides of frame body. The device can guarantee water exchange, avoid bivalve body collision and fall off, can accurately adjust water depth, and material is corrosion-resistant transparent, convenient for management and monitoring, improve triangle sail bivalve survival rate and bead quality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of aquaculture equipment for the scallop mussel, and more specifically, to a device for aquaculture of the scallop mussel. Background Technology

[0002] The sail mussel (Swimmy hyacinth) is an important mussel species for freshwater pearl farming in my country. Currently, the traditional farming method mainly uses the hanging method, where multiple mussels are suspended in the middle layer of the water by being perforated or placed in a net cage. However, this method has several obvious drawbacks, such as easy damage to the mussels due to collisions, easy loss of juvenile mussels, inconvenient daily management, and inability to accurately control or monitor water depth. These problems not only restrict farming efficiency but also adversely affect the survival rate and pearl quality of the sail mussels. To improve existing farming conditions and enhance the farming efficiency and survival rate of sail mussels, a farming device for sail mussels is proposed. This device has a reasonable structural design and is easy to operate, providing a stable and controllable farming environment for sail mussels, thereby ensuring their efficient and healthy growth. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application mainly addresses the technical problems of easy collision between mussels, easy detachment of juvenile mussels, inability to accurately control water depth, and inconvenience in management in existing hanging cultivation methods. In order to overcome the above-mentioned defects of the existing technology, this application provides a device for the cultivation of Triangular Sail mussels.

[0004] This application provides a device for aquaculture of the scallop mussel, comprising: The culture box has perforated mesh on its sides and bottom. The interior of the culture box is divided into multiple independent culture compartments by at least one baffle. The culture compartments are equipped with brushes to support the triangular sail mussels. The lid is hinged to the top of the breeding box via a hinge, and the lid has a perforated mesh. A gantry frame, comprising a frame body and a float, wherein the frame body has a portal frame structure and extends downward, and the float is installed on top of the frame body to provide buoyancy; The outer wall of the breeding box is provided with a first snap-fit ​​structure, and multiple sets of second snap-fit ​​structures are vertically spaced on both sides of the frame. The first snap-fit ​​structure can be snapped and matched with the second snap-fit ​​structures of different heights.

[0005] Compared with existing technologies, the triangular sail mussel farming device proposed in this application has the following advantages: The perforated mesh of the farming box and lid ensures sufficient water exchange, facilitates the discharge of metabolic waste, and maintains stable water quality. Independent farming compartments separated by baffles prevent collisions and damage between mussels, reducing the risk of juvenile mussels falling off and being lost. The brushes inside the compartments provide support for the triangular sail mussels, helping them maintain a suitable growth posture. The gantry frame's floats provide stable buoyancy, and the height-adjustable first and second locking structures allow for precise water depth control and monitoring, adapting to the needs of different growth stages. The overall structure improves the convenience of farming management and ensures the survival rate and pearl quality of the triangular sail mussels.

[0006] In one possible implementation, the gantry frame includes a crossbeam and two columns, with the two columns integrally connected to both ends of the crossbeam. The float is fixedly connected to the crossbeam, and the second snap-fit ​​structure is located on the columns. Compared with the prior art, the gantry frame structure with the crossbeam and columns integrally formed has high mechanical strength and good stability, ensuring reliable support. The float is fixed to the crossbeam, ensuring a balanced buoyancy distribution and stable suspension of the device. The second snap-fit ​​structure on the columns allows for more precise engagement with the first snap-fit ​​structure of the aquaculture tank, making water depth adjustment more convenient.

[0007] In one possible implementation, circular rings are fixedly connected to both ends of the crossbeam. These rings can be connected to ropes, allowing adjacent gantry frames to be connected. Compared to existing technologies, the circular rings at both ends of the crossbeam can be connected to ropes, enabling multiple gantry frames to be connected in series and networked. Networked aquaculture facilitates centralized management, increases the scale of aquaculture, and enhances the overall resistance to wind, waves, and water currents, preventing individual devices from drifting.

[0008] In one possible implementation, the crossbeam is also equipped with handles for transporting the gantry frame. Compared to existing technologies, the handles on the crossbeam provide convenient gripping points for the gantry frame, reducing the operational intensity of handling, installation, and position adjustment. This enhances the flexibility of the device during use and facilitates daily aquaculture maintenance and equipment relocation.

[0009] In one possible implementation, the hinge is a flexible plastic component, integrally formed between the aquaculture tank body and the tank lid. Compared to existing technologies, the flexible plastic hinge, integrally formed between the aquaculture tank body and the tank lid, provides a robust structure and flexible opening and closing, eliminating the need for additional hinge components.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the end of the lid furthest from the soft plastic part has a lid latch, which engages with the aquaculture box. Compared to existing technologies, the latch's engagement with the aquaculture box ensures a secure lid closure, preventing the lid from loosening due to wind, waves, or water flow. This also prevents the mussels from falling out of the box and is easy to open and close, facilitating daily feeding, observation, and mussel management.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the top of the lid is provided with a handle. Compared with the prior art, the handle on the top of the lid provides a convenient force point, making it easy to open the lid individually or lift the entire breeding box. This improves the efficiency of installing and disassembling the box and the gantry frame, and reduces the difficulty of daily breeding maintenance.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the baffle is provided with perforated mesh. Compared with the prior art, the perforated mesh on the baffle enhances water circulation between the various aquaculture compartments, ensuring that the water quality, temperature, and pH are consistent in different compartments, thus providing a uniform and suitable growth environment for the triangular sail mussel.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the float is a spherical hollow plastic float. Compared to existing technologies, the spherical hollow plastic float provides sufficient and evenly distributed buoyancy, ensuring that the gantry frame stabilizes and suspends the aquaculture tank.

[0014] In one possible implementation, both the aquaculture tank and its lid are made of corrosion-resistant transparent plastic. Compared to existing technologies, the corrosion-resistant plastic material is suitable for freshwater aquaculture environments, preventing water erosion that could damage the device and significantly extending its service life. The transparent material allows for direct observation of the mussels' growth and health, enabling monitoring without opening the lid and improving management efficiency. The lightweight plastic material reduces the labor intensity of handling, installing, and relocating the device, while also controlling manufacturing costs and facilitating large-scale deployment. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the aquaculture box structure in this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the gantry structure of this application; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the usage status of this application; Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Aquaculture box; 11. Baffle; 12. Brush; 14. First snap-fit ​​structure; 2. Box lid; 21. Lid buckle; 22. Handle; 3. Gantry frame; 31. Frame body; 311. Crossbeam; 312. Column; 313. Ring; 314. Handle; 32. Float; 33. Second snap-fit ​​structure; 4. Soft plastic parts; 5. Rope. Detailed Implementation

[0016] First, those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely used to explain the technical principles of the embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the embodiments of this application. Those skilled in the art can make adjustments as needed to adapt to specific application scenarios.

[0017] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0018] In the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0019] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0020] See Figures 1 to 3 This application discloses a device for aquaculture of the triangular sail mussel, comprising: an aquaculture box 1, a box cover 2, and a gantry frame 3.

[0021] The culture tank 1 is a rectangular box structure made of corrosion-resistant transparent plastic, measuring 80cm in length, 40cm in width, and 20cm in height. Perforated mesh (1.5cm diameter on the sides and 1cm diameter on the bottom) is provided on both sides and the bottom for water exchange and waste removal. The interior of the tank is divided into multiple independent culture compartments by baffles 11 (e.g., one baffle 11 every 10cm, for a total of ten compartments). Each compartment has bristles 12 at the bottom to support the mussels and maintain their sideways position, preventing collisions. The transparent material facilitates observation of mussel growth, and the corrosion resistance ensures the device will not deform or mold during long-term use in the aquatic environment, guaranteeing a safe culture environment.

[0022] The lid 2 is made of corrosion-resistant transparent plastic and is hinged to the top of the aquaculture tank 1 via a soft plastic component 4. The lid 2 has perforated mesh holes with a diameter of 1.5cm to ensure water circulation. The lid 2 can be opened and closed for easy feeding and handling of the triangular sail mussels. The soft plastic component 4 makes the lid 2 flexible and durable, and avoids the corrosion problems of metal parts.

[0023] The gantry frame 3 includes a frame body 31 and a float 32 made of corrosion-resistant plastic. The frame body 31 has a door frame structure and extends downwards (50cm in length). The float 32 is installed on top of the frame body 31 and is a spherical hollow plastic float that provides buoyancy to suspend the device in water. The spherical design reduces water flow resistance, extends service life, and is suitable for long-term underwater environments. The outer wall of the aquaculture tank 1 is provided with a first snap-fit ​​structure 14 (such as a slot). Multiple sets of second snap-fit ​​structures 33 (such as buckles, one set every 10cm) are vertically spaced on both sides of the frame body 31. The first snap-fit ​​structure 14 engages with the second snap-fit ​​structures 33 at different heights to achieve water depth adjustment and fixation.

[0024] In this embodiment, the gantry frame 3 specifically includes a crossbeam 311 and two columns 312. The two columns 312 are integrally connected to both ends of the crossbeam 311 to form a stable gantry structure. Two floats 32 are arranged laterally and fixedly connected to the crossbeam 311 (for example, by connecting them through the inside of a plastic rod) to ensure uniform buoyancy distribution. The second snap-fit ​​structure 33 is provided on the columns 312 and is arranged vertically at intervals. It is used to snap-fit ​​with the first snap-fit ​​structure 14 of the aquaculture tank 1 to realize multi-level water depth adjustment.

[0025] In this embodiment, circular rings 313 are fixedly connected to both ends of the crossbeam 311. The circular rings 313 can be used to connect ropes 5, so that adjacent gantry frames 3 can be connected to each other to form an aquaculture array, thereby improving aquaculture density and management efficiency. The circular rings 313 are lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and suitable for underwater environments.

[0026] In this embodiment, the crossbeam 311 is also provided with a handle 314 for transporting the gantry 3. The handle 314 is ergonomically designed with a non-slip surface, which facilitates safe handling and movement of the device in humid environments and improves ease of operation.

[0027] In this embodiment, the end of the box cover 2 away from the soft plastic part 4 is provided with a cover buckle 21. The cover buckle 21 is engaged with the corresponding snap-fit ​​structure on the side of the breeding box 1 to ensure the firmness of the box cover 2 when closed, while making it easy to open and preventing the box cover 2 from being opened accidentally.

[0028] In this embodiment, a handle 22 is provided on the top of the lid 2. The handle 22 facilitates the user's picking up and moving of the entire box, and also facilitates the installation and fixing of the box to the gantry frame 3. The handle 22 is lightweight and integrally formed with the lid 2.

[0029] In this embodiment, the baffle 11 is provided with a perforated mesh (1.5cm in diameter), which is consistent with the mesh on the side of the tank, to ensure sufficient exchange of water inside and outside the tank, maintain stable water temperature, water quality and pH, and promote the healthy growth of the triangular sail mussel.

[0030] The beneficial effects of this application include: 1. The perforated mesh ensures sufficient water exchange, facilitates the discharge of metabolic waste, maintains stable water quality, and provides a uniform growth environment for the triangular sail mussel.

[0031] Second, the independent breeding compartments are equipped with 12 brush supports to avoid collisions and damage to the mussels, reduce the loss of juvenile mussels, and help the mussels maintain a suitable growth posture.

[0032] Third, the gantry frame 3 float 32 provides stable buoyancy, and the snap-fit ​​structure enables precise water depth adjustment to meet the needs of different growth stages of mussels.

[0033] Fourth, the corrosion-resistant transparent plastic material extends the service life of the device, facilitates intuitive monitoring of the clam's condition, and is lightweight and easy to operate.

[0034] 5. The circular ring 313 can be networked and connected with the gantry 3 to improve the efficiency of large-scale management and the ability to resist wind and waves; the design of handle 314, lifting handle 22, buckle, etc. reduces the difficulty of handling, maintenance and loading and unloading.

[0035] VI. Overall structural optimization of the aquaculture environment and management process effectively improves the survival rate and pearl quality of the Triangle Sail mussel.

[0036] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that the terms "inner" and "outer" and other terms indicating direction or positional relationship are based on the direction or positional relationship shown in the drawings. This is only for the convenience of description and does not indicate or imply that the device or component must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0037] In the description of this application, the references to terms such as "an embodiment," "some embodiments," "in this embodiment," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0038] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A device for culturing Cristaria plicata, characterized in that, include: The culture box has perforated mesh on its sides and bottom. The interior of the culture box is divided into multiple independent culture compartments by at least one baffle. The culture compartments are equipped with brushes to support the triangular sail mussels. The lid is hinged to the top of the breeding box via a hinge, and the lid has a perforated mesh. A gantry frame, comprising a frame body and a float, wherein the frame body has a portal frame structure and extends downward, and the float is installed on top of the frame body to provide buoyancy; The outer wall of the breeding box is provided with a first snap-fit ​​structure, and multiple sets of second snap-fit ​​structures are vertically spaced on both sides of the frame. The first snap-fit ​​structure can be snapped and matched with the second snap-fit ​​structures of different heights.

2. The device for cultivating of Cristaria plicata according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gantry frame includes a crossbeam and two columns. The two columns are integrally connected to both ends of the crossbeam. The float is fixedly connected to the crossbeam, and the second snap-fit ​​structure is provided on the columns.

3. The device for cultivating of Cristaria plicata according to claim 2, characterized in that, The two ends of the crossbeam are fixedly connected to rings, which can be connected to ropes to connect adjacent gantry frames.

4. The device for cultivating of Cristaria plicata according to claim 2, characterized in that, The crossbeam is also equipped with handles for moving the gantry frame.

5. The device for cultivating of Cristaria plicata according to claim 1, wherein, The hinge is a soft plastic component, which is integrally formed between the breeding box body and the box cover.

6. The device for cultivating of Cristaria plicata according to claim 5, characterized in that, The end of the box lid away from the soft plastic part is provided with a lid buckle, which is engaged with the breeding box body.

7. The device for cultivating of Cristaria plicata according to claim 6, characterized in that, The top of the lid is equipped with a handle.

8. The apparatus for aquaculture of *Hylocereus undatus* according to claim 1, characterized in that, The baffle is provided with perforated mesh.

9. The device for cultivating of the triangle ark shell according to claim 1, characterized in that, The float is a spherical hollow plastic float.

10. The device for cultivating of the triangle ark shell according to claim 1, characterized in that, The breeding box and its lid are both made of corrosion-resistant transparent plastic.

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