A fish pond feeding machine

Abstract

This utility model discloses a fishpond feeder, including a fishpond feeder body with a hollow inner cavity. An inlet is provided at the upper end of the fishpond feeder body, and a flip-up fishpond feeder cover is hinged to the inlet. An outlet is provided through the bottom of one side wall of the fishpond feeder body. A rectangular slot is provided on the same side wall above the outlet, and a controller is fixedly installed within the rectangular slot. The controller is electrically connected to electrical components inside the fishpond feeder body via wires. A strip-shaped storage groove is provided horizontally on the inner top wall of the outlet. This utility model uses the controller to control the extension and retraction of an electric push rod, which drives a connecting plate and a baffle to rise and fall along the storage groove, achieving automatic opening and closing of the outlet. In the non-working state, the baffle closes the outlet, effectively preventing insects such as mosquitoes and rats from entering the machine body, avoiding damage to electronic components and contamination of the fish feed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of aquaculture equipment technology, and in particular to a fishpond feeder. Background Technology

[0002] In aquaculture, fishpond feeders are core equipment for achieving automated feeding and improving aquaculture efficiency. The application of existing fishpond feeders is relatively fixed. Typically, a dedicated platform needs to be built on the bank of the fishpond, and then the feeder is fixed onto the platform. During use, the operator adds a fixed amount of fish feed to the feeder's storage structure, then starts the equipment, which uses mechanical transmission or pneumatic conveying to scatter the fish feed into the fishpond water, completing the feeding operation. However, existing fish feeders generally use an open discharge port structure without any protective components that can be automatically or manually closed. This allows insects such as mosquitoes and moths in the wild, as well as small rodents or reptiles such as rats and snakes, to enter the feeder through the open discharge port. These organisms inside the machine will gnaw on the internal wires, circuit boards, and other electronic components, or defecate or nest on the surface of the components. This can cause malfunctions such as short circuits and poor contact, and in severe cases, it can directly lead to the feeder stopping and becoming unusable. Furthermore, some of these organisms can carry pathogens or pollutants, contaminating the fish feed remaining in the feeder. Subsequent use of contaminated fish feed will affect the health of the fish and increase the risk of aquaculture. Therefore, a fishpond feeder has been proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0003] (a) Purpose of the utility model To address the technical problems existing in the background art, this utility model proposes a fishpond feeder. The electric push rod is controlled by a controller to extend and retract, driving the connecting plate and baffle to rise and fall along the storage tank, thereby realizing the automatic opening and closing of the discharge port. When not in operation, the baffle closes the discharge port, which can effectively prevent insects such as mosquitoes and rats from entering the machine body, avoid damage to electronic components and fish feed contamination, and reduce the risk of equipment failure and aquaculture safety hazards.

[0004] (II) Technical Solution This utility model provides a fishpond feeder, including a fishpond feeder body with a hollow inner cavity. The upper end of the fishpond feeder body has a feed inlet, and the feed inlet is hinged to a flip-open fishpond feeder cover. A discharge outlet is formed through the bottom of one side wall of the fishpond feeder body. A rectangular slot is formed on the same side wall of the body above the discharge outlet. A controller is fixedly installed in the rectangular slot. The controller is electrically connected to electrical components inside the fishpond feeder body through wires. A strip-shaped storage groove is formed on the inner top wall of the discharge port in the horizontal direction. A slot communicating with the storage groove is formed through one end of the storage groove facing the inside of the machine body. A baffle that can be raised and lowered along the groove is adapted and embedded in the storage groove. One end of the baffle facing the inside of the machine body extends into the slot, and a vertically set connecting plate is fixedly connected to this end. A lifting mechanism is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the fishpond feeder and directly above the discharge port. The output end of the lifting mechanism is fixedly connected to multiple connecting plates, and the lifting mechanism is electrically connected to the controller via wires.

[0005] Furthermore, the lifting mechanism includes an electric push rod and multiple first mounting sleeves; the first mounting sleeve is an annular structure, its inner wall is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the cylinder of the electric push rod, and its outer wall is welded to the inner wall of the fishpond feeder body; the telescopic end of the electric push rod extends vertically downward and is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the connecting plate located in the middle.

[0006] Furthermore, the lifting mechanism also includes a guide rod and multiple second mounting sleeves; the second mounting sleeve is a ring structure, its inner wall is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the guide rod, and its outer wall is welded to the inner wall of the fishpond feeder body; the telescopic end of the guide rod extends vertically downward, and the telescopic ends at both ends are fixedly connected to the upper surface of the connecting plates located on both sides.

[0007] Furthermore, the electric push rod and the guide rod are arranged parallel to each other in the horizontal direction, and the electric push rod is electrically connected to the controller through a wire.

[0008] Furthermore, the opening of the rectangular slot on the side of the fishpond feeder is hinged to a first rain shield that can be flipped and closed, and the size of the first rain shield is larger than the opening size of the rectangular slot.

[0009] Furthermore, a second rain guard is integrally formed or bolted to the side of the fishpond feeder body and directly above the discharge port.

[0010] Furthermore, the length of the second rain shield in the horizontal direction is greater than the length of the discharge port, and the upper surface of the second rain shield is a smooth plane that is inclined away from the machine body at an angle of 15°-20°.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the above-mentioned technical solution of this utility model has the following beneficial technical effects: 1. This fishpond feeder uses a controller to extend and retract an electric push rod, which in turn moves the connecting plate and baffle up and down along the storage tank, thus automatically opening and closing the discharge port. When not in operation, the baffle closes the discharge port, effectively preventing insects such as mosquitoes and rats from entering the machine, avoiding damage to electronic components and fish feed contamination, and reducing the risk of equipment failure and aquaculture safety hazards.

[0012] 2. This fishpond feeder, through the combination of guide rods and electric push rods, can ensure the stability of the baffle during the lifting and lowering process; at the same time, the first rain shield can protect the controller from rainwater corrosion, and the inclined smooth surface of the second rain shield can guide rainwater to slide down, preventing rainwater from entering the machine body through the discharge port, further improving the outdoor adaptability and service life of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a fishpond feeder proposed in this utility model.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a rear view of a fishpond feeder proposed in this utility model.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a bottom view of the fishpond feeder with the cover and first rain shield unfolded in the fishpond feeder proposed in this utility model.

[0016] Figure 4 This is a side view of the fishpond feeder with the cover and the first rain shield unfolded in the fishpond feeder proposed in this utility model.

[0017] Figure 5 This is a diagram showing the internal structure of a fishpond feeder according to the present invention.

[0018] Reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Cover of the fishpond feeder; 2. Body of the fishpond feeder; 3. First rain shield; 4. Discharge port; 5. Controller; 6. First mounting sleeve; 7. Electric push rod; 8. Storage tank; 9. Baffle; 10. Second mounting sleeve; 11. Guide rod; 12. Slot; 13. Connecting plate; 14. Second rain shield. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these descriptions are merely exemplary and not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Furthermore, descriptions of well-known structures and technologies are omitted in the following description to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the concept of this utility model.

[0020] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "both ends," "one end," and "the other end," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used solely for the convenience of describing this utility model and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element 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. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," and "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, such as welding, riveting, or bonding; it can also be a detachable connection, such as threaded connection, keyed connection, or pin connection; or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; or it can be a connection within 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.

[0022] Example 1 like Figure 1-5 As shown, the present invention proposes a fishpond feeder, including a fishpond feeder body 2 with a hollow inner cavity. The upper end of the fishpond feeder body 2 is provided with a feed inlet, and the feed inlet is hinged to a fishpond feeder cover 1 that can be flipped and closed. A discharge port 4 is provided through the bottom of one side wall of the fishpond feeder body 2. A rectangular slot is provided on the same side wall of the body 2 and above the discharge port 4. A controller 5 is fixedly installed in the rectangular slot. The controller 5 is electrically connected to the electrical components inside the fishpond feeder body 2 through wires. A strip-shaped storage groove 8 is provided on the inner top wall of the discharge port 4 in the horizontal direction. A slot 12 communicating with the storage groove 8 is provided through one end of the storage groove 8 facing the inside of the machine body 2. A baffle 9 that can be raised and lowered along the groove is fitted inside the storage groove 8. One end of the baffle 9 facing the inside of the machine body 2 extends into the slot 12, and a vertically set connecting plate 13 is fixedly connected to this end. A lifting mechanism is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the fishpond feeder body 2 and directly above the discharge port 4. The output end of the lifting mechanism is fixedly connected to multiple connecting plates 13, and the lifting mechanism is electrically connected to the controller 5 through wires.

[0023] It should be noted that the depth of the storage tank 8 is matched with the height of the baffle 9 to ensure that the discharge port 4 can be sealed when the baffle 9 is fully lowered; the width of the slot 12 is greater than the length of the connecting plate 13, providing room for the connecting plate 13 to move up and down with the baffle 9.

[0024] The preferred number of connecting plates 13 is three, which are evenly distributed horizontally to make the baffle 9 more evenly stressed and improve the stability during the lifting process.

[0025] When using the fishpond feeder, first open the cover 1 and pour feed into the feed hopper of the body 2. Turn on the machine via the controller 5. At this time, the lifting mechanism drives the baffle 9 to move up along the discharge port 4 to open the channel. The motor inside the body 2 drives the feed plate to rotate. The vibration of the motor causes the feed to fall onto the feed plate and be scattered onto the water surface in front. When not in use, turn off the machine via the controller 5. After the motor stops, the lifting mechanism drives the baffle 9 to move down along the discharge port 4 to close and seal the discharge port 4, preventing mosquitoes, rats and other organisms from entering, avoiding damage to electronic components and fish feed pollution, and reducing the risk of equipment failure and aquaculture safety hazards.

[0026] In this embodiment, the lifting mechanism includes an electric push rod 7 and multiple first mounting sleeves 6; the first mounting sleeve 6 is a ring structure, its inner wall is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the cylinder of the electric push rod 7, and its outer wall is welded to the inner wall of the fishpond feeder body 2; the telescopic end of the electric push rod 7 extends vertically downward and is fixedly connected to the upper end face of the connecting plate 13 located in the middle.

[0027] It should be noted that the first mounting sleeve 6 is preferably two in number, respectively fitted onto the upper and middle parts of the cylinder of the electric push rod 7, and fixed to the inner wall of the machine body 2 by welding, so as to stably fix the electric push rod 7 and prevent it from shaking during operation; the electric push rod 7 is selected with waterproof performance, which is suitable for the humid outdoor environment of fish ponds and extends its service life.

[0028] In this embodiment, the lifting mechanism also includes a guide rod 11 and a plurality of second mounting sleeves 10; the second mounting sleeve 10 is a ring structure, its inner wall is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the guide rod 11, and its outer wall is welded to the inner wall of the fishpond feeder body 2; the telescopic end of the guide rod 11 extends vertically downward, and the telescopic ends at both ends are fixedly connected to the upper end face of the connecting plate 13 located on both sides.

[0029] It should be noted that the guide rod 11 is a telescopic sliding rod structure, and its telescopic direction is consistent with that of the electric push rod 7; the number of second mounting sleeves 10 is the same as that of the first mounting sleeves 6, and they are symmetrically distributed on the outside of the guide rod 11 to ensure that the guide rod 11 is installed firmly; the setting of the guide rod 11 can limit the movement direction of the connecting plate 13 and prevent the baffle 9 from shifting left and right when it is raised or lowered.

[0030] In this embodiment, the electric push rod 7 and the guide rod 11 are arranged parallel to each other in the horizontal direction, and the electric push rod 7 is electrically connected to the controller 5 through a wire.

[0031] It should be noted that the controller 5 has a built-in timer module and motor control module, which can preset the feeding time according to the breeding needs and automatically control the extension and retraction of the electric push rod 7 to realize the timed opening and closing of the discharge port 4 without manual supervision, thus improving the degree of automation in breeding.

[0032] Example 2 like Figure 1-4 As shown, based on Embodiment 1, further limitations are made: a first rain shield 3 that can be flipped and closed is hinged to the opening of the rectangular slot on the side of the fishpond feeder body 2. The size of the first rain shield 3 is larger than the opening size of the rectangular slot.

[0033] It should be noted that the first rain shield 3 is made of either hard plastic or metal. Hard plastic is cheaper, while metal has higher impact resistance.

[0034] In this embodiment, a second rain shield 14 is integrally formed or bolted to the side of the fishpond feeder body 2 and directly above the discharge port 4.

[0035] It should be noted that the second rain shield 14 is preferably made of stainless steel, which can withstand outdoor wind and rain erosion for a long time.

[0036] In this embodiment, the length of the second rain shield 14 in the horizontal direction is greater than the length of the discharge port 4, and the upper surface of the second rain shield 14 is a smooth plane that is inclined away from the machine body 2, with an inclination angle of 15°-20°.

[0037] It should be noted that the second rain shield 14 is longer than the discharge port 4, and can completely cover the area above the discharge port 4 to prevent rainwater from falling directly into the discharge port 4; the tilt angle of 15°-20° can ensure that rainwater slides off quickly.

[0038] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A fishpond feeder, comprising a fishpond feeder body (2) having a hollow inner cavity, wherein a feed inlet is provided at the upper end of the fishpond feeder body (2), and a flip-open fishpond feeder cover (1) is hinged to the feed inlet; a discharge port (4) is provided through the bottom of one side wall of the fishpond feeder body (2), and a rectangular slot is provided on the same side wall of the body (2) above the discharge port (4), wherein a controller (5) is fixedly installed in the rectangular slot, and the controller (5) is electrically connected to electrical components inside the fishpond feeder body (2) via wires; characterized in that: A strip-shaped storage groove (8) is provided on the inner top wall of the discharge port (4) in the horizontal direction. A slot (12) communicating with the storage groove (8) is provided through one end of the storage groove (8) facing the inside of the machine body (2). A baffle (9) that can be raised and lowered along the groove is fitted inside the storage groove (8). One end of the baffle (9) facing the inside of the machine body (2) extends into the slot (12), and a vertically set connecting plate (13) is fixedly connected to this end. A lifting mechanism is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the fishpond feeder body (2) and directly above the discharge port (4). The output end of the lifting mechanism is fixedly connected to multiple connecting plates (13), and the lifting mechanism is electrically connected to the controller (5) through wires.

2. The fishpond feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism includes an electric push rod (7) and multiple first mounting sleeves (6); the first mounting sleeve (6) is a ring structure, its inner wall is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the cylinder of the electric push rod (7), and its outer wall is welded to the inner wall of the fishpond feeder body (2); the telescopic end of the electric push rod (7) extends vertically downward and is fixedly connected to the upper end face of the connecting plate (13) located in the middle.

3. The fishpond feeder according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism also includes a guide rod (11) and multiple second mounting sleeves (10); the second mounting sleeve (10) is a ring structure, its inner wall is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the guide rod (11), and its outer wall is welded to the inner wall of the fishpond feeder body (2); the telescopic end of the guide rod (11) extends vertically downward, and the telescopic ends at both ends are fixedly connected to the upper end face of the connecting plate (13) located on both sides.

4. The fishpond feeder according to claim 3, characterized in that, The electric push rod (7) and the guide rod (11) are arranged parallel to each other in the horizontal direction, and the electric push rod (7) is electrically connected to the controller (5) through a wire.

5. The fishpond feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The opening of the rectangular slot on the side of the fishpond feeder body (2) is hinged to a first rain shield (3) that can be flipped and closed. The size of the first rain shield (3) is larger than the opening size of the rectangular slot.

6. The fishpond feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second rain guard plate (14) is integrally formed or bolted on the side of the body (2) of the fishpond feeder and directly above the discharge port (4).

7. The fishpond feeder according to claim 6, characterized in that, The length of the second rain shield (14) in the horizontal direction is greater than the length of the discharge port (4), and the upper surface of the second rain shield (14) is a smooth plane that is inclined away from the machine body (2) with an inclination angle of 15°-20°.

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