Small counting device for aquatic products

Abstract

The application discloses a small counting device for aquatic products, and belongs to the field of aquatic product breeding counting. The counting device comprises a counting box body, an inclined slide and a counting component. The inclined slide is arranged in the counting box body. A feeding cavity is arranged in the counting box body. A first discharge port is arranged on one side of the bottom of the feeding cavity. The first discharge port is communicated with one end of the inclined slide. A second discharge port is arranged at the other end of the inclined slide. The counting component is used for counting the number of aquatic products passing through the inclined slide. The worker can pour the aquatic products into the feeding cavity. After the water outlet is connected with a water source, the water can drive the aquatic products to enter the inclined slide from the first discharge port, and the aquatic products slide along the inclined direction of the inclined slide. This process can prevent the aquatic products from being stacked and overlapped on the inclined slide, so that the counting component can clearly and accurately count each aquatic product passing through the inclined slide.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of aquaculture counting, and more specifically, to a small counting device for aquatic products. Background Technology

[0002] In the counting process of aquatic products (such as small fish and shrimp), automated counting equipment has gradually replaced inefficient and error-prone manual counting.

[0003] Some existing automated counting devices require the aquatic products to be placed in a transparent container before use. Images of the aquatic products in the water are captured by cameras or other sensors to count them. Compared to traditional manual counting methods, this can complete the counting in a shorter time. However, during the counting process, the accumulation of aquatic products often leads to inaccurate counts. Utility Model Content

[0004] The summary section of this application is intended to provide a brief overview of the concepts, which will be described in detail in the detailed description section below. This summary section is not intended to identify key or essential features of the claimed technical solutions, nor is it intended to limit the scope of the claimed technical solutions.

[0005] To address the technical problems mentioned in the background section, some embodiments of this application provide a small counting device for aquatic products, comprising: a counting box, an inclined slide, and a counting component; the inclined slide is inclinedly disposed within the counting box; the counting box has a feeding chamber; a first outlet is provided on one side of the bottom of the feeding chamber, the first outlet being connected to one end of the inclined slide, and the other end of the inclined slide extending outside the counting box and having a second outlet; a water outlet is provided at the end of the feeding chamber away from the first outlet; the counting component is disposed within the counting box and is used to count the number of aquatic products passing through the inclined slide.

[0006] Furthermore, a lighting assembly is provided at the bottom of the inclined slide; the lighting assembly is directed toward the inclined slide; the inclined slide is a transparent inclined slide.

[0007] Furthermore, the inclined slide is provided with an intercepting plate; the intercepting plate is located below the water outlet; the intercepting plate is provided with a first intercepting surface and a second intercepting surface, the first intercepting surface is parallel to the bottom surface of the inclined slide, and a channel for water products to pass through is formed between the first intercepting surface and the bottom surface of the inclined slide, and the second intercepting surface is perpendicular to the bottom surface of the counting box.

[0008] Furthermore, a water storage box is provided at the end of the dispensing chamber away from the first outlet; the water outlet extends into the water storage box, and a spread opening is formed between the water storage box and the inner wall of the dispensing chamber, and a gap is provided between the water storage box and the bottom surface of the dispensing chamber.

[0009] Furthermore, the bottom of the water storage box is provided with multiple drain outlets, the diameter of which is smaller than the diameter of the water outlet.

[0010] Furthermore, the bottom of the dispensing chamber is inclined towards the first outlet.

[0011] Furthermore, the counting component includes a camera and a computer; the camera is disposed above the inclined slide, the camera's shooting direction is towards the inclined slide, the computer is disposed outside the counting box, and the computer is electrically connected to the camera.

[0012] Furthermore, the counting box is also equipped with a small blower, which is used to clean the lens of the camera.

[0013] Furthermore, the counting box is also provided with an inspection port and a door panel for sealing the inspection port.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: Workers can pour aquatic products into the feeding chamber. After the water source is connected to the outlet, the water can carry the aquatic products from the first outlet into the inclined slide and make the aquatic products slide along the inclined direction of the slide. This process can prevent the aquatic products from piling up and overlapping on the inclined slide, so that the counting component can clearly and accurately count each aquatic product passing through the inclined slide. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the application and to make other features, objects, and advantages of the application more apparent. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of this application are used to explain the application and do not constitute an undue limitation of the application.

[0016] Furthermore, throughout the accompanying drawings, the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements. It should be understood that the drawings are schematic, and the elements are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0017] In the attached diagram: Figure 1 This is an overall schematic diagram based on an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of a part of the embodiment, mainly showing the structure of the delivery chamber, the inspection port and some surrounding parts; Figure 3This is a structural diagram of a part of the embodiment, mainly showing the structure of the inclined slide, the lighting assembly and some surrounding parts; Figure 4 yes Figure 3 The enlarged view of part A mainly shows the structure of the camera and the small blower; Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of a part of an embodiment, mainly showing the structure of the interceptor plate; Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of a part of the embodiment, mainly showing the structure of the water storage box, the spread outlet, the drain outlet and some surrounding parts.

[0018] Figure Labels

[0019] 1. Counting box; 11. Dispensing chamber; 111. First outlet; 112. Water outlet; 113. Water storage box; 1131. Spread outlet; 1132. Drain outlet; 2. Inclined slide; 21. Second outlet; 22. Interception plate; 3. Counting assembly; 31. Camera; 32. Computer; 4. Lighting assembly; 5. Small blower; 6. Inspection port; 7. Door panel. Detailed Implementation

[0020] Embodiments of this disclosure will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While some embodiments of this disclosure are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that this disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of this disclosure. It should be understood that the accompanying drawings and embodiments of this disclosure are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0021] It should also be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts relevant to the invention are shown in the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this disclosure can be combined with each other.

[0022] It should be noted that the concepts of "first" and "second" mentioned in this disclosure are used only to distinguish different devices, modules or units, and are not used to limit the order of functions performed by these devices, modules or units or their interdependencies.

[0023] It should be noted that the terms "a" and "a plurality of" used in this disclosure are illustrative rather than restrictive, and those skilled in the art should understand that, unless otherwise expressly indicated in the context, they should be understood as "one or more".

[0024] This disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0025] Reference Figure 1-6 , A small counting device for aquatic products includes: a counting box 1, an inclined slide 2, and a counting component 3; the inclined slide 2 is inclinedly disposed inside the counting box 1; the counting box 1 has a feeding chamber 11 with an opening at the top; a first outlet 111 is provided on one side of the bottom of the feeding chamber 11, the first outlet 111 is connected to one end of the inclined slide 2, the other end of the inclined slide 2 extends outside the counting box 1 and is provided with a second outlet 21; a water outlet 112 is provided at the end of the feeding chamber 11 away from the first outlet 111. The counting component 3 is disposed inside the counting box 1 and is used to count the number of aquatic products passing through the inclined slide 2. Workers can pour aquatic products into the feeding chamber 11. After the water source is connected to the outlet 112, the water can carry the aquatic products from the first outlet 111 into the inclined slide 2, and make the aquatic products slide along the inclined direction of the inclined slide 2. This process can prevent the aquatic products from accumulating and overlapping on the inclined slide 2, so that the counting component 3 can clearly and accurately count each aquatic product passing through the inclined slide 2. Workers can set up a collection box at the position of the second outlet 21 so that the aquatic products passing through the inclined slide 2 can slide into the collection box.

[0026] Specifically, the counting component 3 includes a camera 31 and a computer 32. The camera 31 is fixedly mounted above the inclined slide 2 by bolts, with its shooting direction facing the inclined slide 2. The computer 32 is located outside the counting box 1 and is electrically connected to the camera 31. After the camera 31 obtains images of the aquatic products, it processes them in the computer 32 using a specific program, such as a grayscale evaluation method, to obtain the number of aquatic products in this batch. The result is then output to the computer 32 for display.

[0027] In other embodiments, the counting component 3 includes an infrared transmitter and an infrared receiver, both of which are mounted on the inclined slide 2. When the aquatic product is located between the infrared transmitter and receiver, the infrared receiver cannot receive a signal, the count is incremented, and the information is transmitted to the computer 32 for display. Alternatively, a Bioscanner counter can be used to count the aquatic products.

[0028] Specifically, a lighting component 4 is also provided at the bottom of the inclined slide 2; the lighting component 4 is an LED light. The illumination direction of the lighting component 4 is towards the inclined slide 2; the inclined slide 2 is made of transparent plastic or glass, and in this embodiment, transparent plastic is preferred. The transparent inclined slide 2 allows light to penetrate from the bottom, making the aquatic products present a clearer outline on the inclined slide 2, so that the counting component 3 can more clearly count the aquatic products on the inclined slide 2.

[0029] Specifically, an interceptor plate 22 is provided on the inclined slide 2, located below the water outlet 112. The interceptor plate 22 has a first intercepting surface and a second intercepting surface. The first intercepting surface is parallel to the bottom surface of the inclined slide 2, and a channel for aquatic products to pass through is formed between the first intercepting surface and the bottom surface of the inclined slide 2. The second intercepting surface is perpendicular to the bottom surface of the counting box 1. When aquatic products (such as shrimp and small fish) slide down the inclined slide 2, they are prone to bouncing due to their own vitality. After bouncing, the aquatic products may block the camera 31, causing counting errors. The interceptor plate 22 can intercept the bouncing aquatic products, causing them to hit the first or second intercepting surface after bouncing and fall onto the inclined slide 2, preventing the aquatic products from blocking the camera 31 after bouncing.

[0030] Specifically, a water storage box 113 is provided at the end of the feeding chamber 11 away from the first outlet 111. More specifically, a water outlet pipe is provided on the feeding chamber 11, one end of which is connected to an elbow for connecting to an external water source. The other end of the water outlet pipe forms an outlet 112, which extends into the water storage box 113. A spreader 1131 is formed between the water storage box 113 and the inner wall of the feeding chamber 11, and a gap is provided between the water storage box 113 and the bottom surface of the feeding chamber 11. The arrangement of the water storage box 113 and the spreader 1131 controls the water flow from the water storage box 113 into the feeding chamber 11 slowly, forming a slow water flow and avoiding excessive impact force. This allows the aquatic products in the feeding chamber 11 to smoothly pass through the first outlet 111 and enter the inclined slide 2.

[0031] Specifically, the bottom of the water storage box 113 is provided with multiple drain outlets 1132, the diameter of which is smaller than the diameter of the outlet 112. After counting the aquatic products, workers need to drain the water from the water storage box 113 to prevent water from accumulating inside. The drain outlets 1132 are designed to drain the water from the water storage box 113 after the water supply is cut off at the outlet 112.

[0032] Specifically, the bottom of the feeding chamber 11 is inclined towards the first outlet 111 to prevent aquatic products from lingering in the feeding chamber 11 and to ensure that all aquatic products can smoothly enter the inclined slide 2.

[0033] Specifically, a small blower 5 is also installed inside the counting box 1. When aquatic products, such as small fish or shrimp, slide on the inclined slide 2, their tails swing and easily splash water droplets onto the lens of the camera 31. The small blower 5 is set up to clean the lens of the camera 31 and prevent water droplets from adhering to the lens and affecting the clarity of the lens.

[0034] Specifically, the counting box 1 is also equipped with an inspection port 6 and a door panel 7 for sealing the inspection port 6. Specifically, the door panel 7 is detachably connected to the inspection port 6 by bolts. The inspection port 6 is provided to facilitate workers to inspect and maintain the inclined slide 2 or the camera 31 inside the counting box 1.

[0035] The above description is merely a selection of preferred embodiments of this disclosure and an explanation of the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art should understand that the scope of the invention involved in the embodiments of this disclosure is not limited to technical solutions formed by specific combinations of the above-described technical features, but should also cover other technical solutions formed by arbitrary combinations of the above-described technical features or their equivalents without departing from the above-described inventive concept. For example, technical solutions formed by substituting the above-described features with (but not limited to) technical features with similar functions disclosed in the embodiments of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A small counting device for aquatic products, characterized in that, include: Counting box, tilting slide, and counting assembly; The inclined slide is inclinedly arranged inside the counting box; The counting chamber is provided with a dispensing chamber; a first outlet is provided on one side of the bottom of the dispensing chamber, the first outlet is connected to one end of the inclined slide, the other end of the inclined slide extends to the outside of the counting chamber and is provided with a second outlet; a water outlet is provided at the end of the dispensing chamber away from the first outlet; The counting component is disposed inside the counting box and is used to count the number of aquatic products passing through the inclined slide.

2. The small counting device for aquatic products according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the inclined slide is also equipped with a lighting component; the lighting component is directed towards the inclined slide; the inclined slide is a transparent inclined slide.

3. The small counting device for aquatic products according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inclined slide is equipped with an interceptor plate; The interceptor plate is located below the water outlet; the interceptor plate has a first interceptor surface and a second interceptor surface, the first interceptor surface is parallel to the bottom surface of the inclined slide, and a channel for water products to pass through is formed between the first interceptor surface and the bottom surface of the inclined slide, and the second interceptor surface is perpendicular to the bottom surface of the counting box.

4. The small counting device for aquatic products according to claim 3, characterized in that: The dispensing chamber is also equipped with a water storage box at the end away from the first outlet; The water outlet extends into the water storage box, and a spread opening is formed between the water storage box and the inner wall of the dispensing chamber. A gap is provided between the bottom surface of the water storage box and the dispensing chamber.

5. The small counting device for aquatic products according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom of the water storage box is provided with multiple drain outlets, the diameter of which is smaller than the diameter of the water outlet.

6. The small counting device for aquatic products according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom of the dispensing chamber is inclined towards the first outlet.

7. The small counting device for aquatic products according to claim 1, characterized in that: The counting components include: a camera and a computer; The camera is positioned above the inclined slide, with its shooting direction facing the inclined slide. The computer is located outside the counting box and is electrically connected to the camera.

8. The small counting device for aquatic products according to claim 7, characterized in that: The counting box is also equipped with a small blower, which is used to clean the lens of the camera.

9. The small counting device for aquatic products according to claim 1, characterized in that: The counting box is also equipped with an inspection port and a door panel for sealing the inspection port.

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