A device and system for collecting and storing fish fin samples and their weight images.

Abstract

A device and system for collecting and storing fish fin samples and their weight images are disclosed, relating to the field of sampling devices. The device includes a sampling box with a drain outlet at the bottom, a camera connected to the top of the sampling box, a stamping mechanism, at least one sample box placed inside the sampling box, a support plate supporting each sample box, and a moving mechanism. The top of the sampling box has a stamping hole and a weighing pan for weighing the fish. The camera takes pictures of the fish on the weighing pan. The stamping mechanism stamps the fish fins placed on the stamping hole, causing the stamped fish fin samples to pass through the stamping hole and enter the sampling box. Each sample box has multiple sample slots for receiving and accommodating fish fin samples. The moving mechanism drives the support plate to move along the length and width of the sampling box. The device and system for collecting and storing fish fin samples enable operators to quickly and efficiently collect fish fin samples and store photos and weight data.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of sampling devices, and more specifically, to a device and system for collecting and storing fish fin samples and their weight images. Background Technology

[0002] Fin sampling plays a vital role in fish research as a non-lethal or minimally invasive technique. However, manual fin sampling in laboratories, industrial production, and environmental monitoring often faces several challenges, such as: excessive sample quantity, cumbersome manual operations, slow sampling processes due to untimely information transmission, and the potential for errors in placement or recording. These issues not only affect the efficiency of fin sampling research but may also compromise the accuracy of test results. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this application is to provide a device and system for collecting fish fin samples and storing weight images, which can facilitate operators to quickly and efficiently collect fish fin samples and save photos and weighing data.

[0004] This application is implemented as follows: This application provides a device for collecting and storing fish fin samples and their weight images, comprising: The sampling box has a punching hole and a weighing pan for weighing fish on the top, and a drain outlet at the bottom; The camera is connected to the top of the sampling box via a flexible bracket, and is used to take pictures of fish on a symmetrical plate. The stamping mechanism is used to stamp the fish fins placed on the stamping holes and to make the stamped fish fin samples pass through the stamping holes into the sampling box; At least one sample box is placed inside the sampling box, and each sample box is equipped with multiple sample slots for receiving and accommodating fish fin samples; Support plate, used to support each sample box; The moving mechanism is used to drive the carrier plate to move along the length and width of the sampling box.

[0005] In some alternative implementations, the stamping mechanism includes multiple parallel guide posts with their bottoms connected to the top surface of the sampling box, sliders mounted on each guide post via linear bearings, a stamping cutter head connected to the bottom of the slider, and a stamping cylinder for driving the slider to rise and fall, wherein the slider rises and falls, causing the stamping cutter head to rise and fall through the stamping hole.

[0006] In some alternative implementations, the slider is connected to a laser pointer, which is used to emit a laser that illuminates the punched hole.

[0007] In some alternative embodiments, the moving mechanism includes a Y-axis motor screw mechanism for driving the support plate to move along the width direction of the sampling box and an X-axis motor screw mechanism for driving the Y-axis motor screw mechanism to move along the length direction of the sampling box.

[0008] In some alternative implementations, limit sensors are provided at at least one end and at least one side of the sampling box. The limit sensors are used to control the corresponding Y-axis motor screw device or X-axis motor screw device to close when the carrier plate moves to a preset position.

[0009] In some alternative implementations, the support plate is provided with a water collection trough for collecting water flowing down from the punching holes, and the water collection trough is connected to a drain outlet via a pipe.

[0010] In some alternative implementations, at least one handle is attached to each end of the sampling box.

[0011] In some alternative implementations, the sampling box has a sample box placement opening on at least one side and a cover for opening and closing the sample box placement opening.

[0012] In some alternative implementations, a nozzle for rinsing the stamping mechanism and stamping holes is also included. The bottom of the sampling box has a water inlet, and the nozzle is connected to the top of the sampling box via a flexible hose that extends into the sampling box and connects to a water pump. The water pump is connected to the water inlet via a pipe.

[0013] This application also provides a fish fin sample collection and weight image storage system, which includes the above-mentioned fish fin sample collection and weight image storage device.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: The fish fin sample collection and weight image storage device provided by this application includes a sampling box with an inlet and an outlet at the bottom, a camera connected to the top of the sampling box via a flexible bracket, a stamping mechanism, at least one sample box placed inside the sampling box, a support plate for supporting each sample box, and a moving mechanism. The top of the sampling box is provided with a stamping hole and a weighing pan for weighing fish. The camera is used to photograph the fish on the weighing pan. The stamping mechanism is used to stamp the fish fins placed on the stamping hole and allow the stamped fish fin samples to pass through the stamping hole and enter the sampling box. Each sample box is provided with multiple sample slots for receiving and accommodating fish fin samples. The moving mechanism is used to drive the support plate to move along the length and width directions of the sampling box. The fish fin sample collection and weight image storage device and system provided by this application can facilitate operators to take pictures and weigh fish, then use the stamping mechanism to stamp fish fin samples, and store the fish fin samples in the sample boxes inside the sampling box, thereby quickly and efficiently sampling fish fins and storing photos and weighing data. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the fish fin sample collection and weight image storage device provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 2 A partial structural diagram of the top plate of the sampling box in the fish fin sample collection and weight image storage device provided in the embodiments of this application, omitting the portion thereof; Figure 3 A partial structural diagram of the fish fin sample collection and weight image storage device provided in the embodiments of this application, omitting the top plate of the sampling box, the stamping mechanism, the camera, and the nozzle; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the stamping mechanism in the fish fin sample collection and weight image storage device provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0017] In the diagram: 100, sampling box; 101, handle; 110, stamping hole; 120, weighing pan; 130, drain outlet; 131, water inlet; 140, camera; 150, flexible support; 160, vent; 170, sample box placement opening; 180, cover plate; 190, nozzle; 191, hose; 200, stamping mechanism; 210, guide column; 211, top plate; 220, slider; 230, stamping cutter head; 240, stamping cylinder; 250, laser pointer; 260. Linear bearing; 300, Sample box; 310, Sample slot; 400, Support plate; 410, Water receiving tank; 420, Drain pipe; 430, Water pump; 500, Moving mechanism; 510, Y-axis motor lead screw assembly; 511, Y-axis bracket; 512, Y-axis lead screw; 513, Y-axis guide rod; 514, Y-axis motor; 520, X-axis motor lead screw assembly; 521, X-axis bracket; 522, X-axis lead screw; 523, X-axis guide rod; 524, X-axis motor; 530, Limit sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this application described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0019] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed application, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0020] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0021] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product is in use. These terms are used only for the convenience of describing this application 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 application. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0022] Furthermore, terms such as "horizontal," "vertical," and "sag" do not imply that components must be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but rather that they can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0023] In the description of this application, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "set up," "install," "connect," and "link" 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0024] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0025] The features and performance of the fish fin sample collection and weight image storage device and system of this application will be further described in detail below with reference to the embodiments.

[0026] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, this application embodiment provides a fish fin sample collection and weight image storage device, which includes a sampling box 100 and a stamping mechanism 200 connected to the top of the sampling box 100. The top of the sampling box 100 is provided with a stamping hole 110 and a weighing pan 120 located on the side of the stamping hole 110. The weighing pan 120 is used to weigh the fish. The top of the sampling box 100 is connected to a camera 140 for taking pictures of the fish on the weighing pan 120 via a flexible bracket 150. The top of the sampling box 100 is connected to a nozzle 190 for rinsing the stamping mechanism 200 and the stamping hole 110 via a flexible hose 191. Two handles 101 are hinged to the outer walls at both ends of the sampling box 100. The stamping mechanism 200 includes Three vertically parallel guide posts 210 with their bottoms connected to the top surface of the sampling box 100, a top plate 211 connected to the top of each guide post 210, sliders 220 mounted on each guide post 210 via linear bearings 260, a stamping head 230 connected to the bottom of the slider 220, and a stamping cylinder 240 for driving the slider 220 to rise and fall. The two ends of the stamping cylinder 240 are connected to the top plate 211 and the slider 220 respectively. When the cylinder rod of the stamping cylinder 240 extends and retracts, it drives the slider 220 to descend and rise, and when it ascends and descends, it causes the stamping head 230 to descend and rise through the stamping hole 110. The slider 220 is connected to a laser pointer 250, which is used to emit laser light that passes through the stamping hole 110.

[0027] The sampling box 100 includes a support plate 400, two sample boxes 300 symmetrically positioned on top of the support plate 400, and a moving mechanism 500 for driving the support plate 400 to move along the length and width of the sampling box 100. Each sample box 300 has 96 sample slots 310 on its top for receiving and accommodating fish fin samples. The support plate 400 also has a water collection trough 410 on its top for collecting water flowing down from the punching holes 110. The bottom of one side wall of the sampling box 100... The sampling box 100 is equipped with a drain outlet 130, a water inlet 131, and a sample box placement opening 170. A flexible hose 191 extends into the sampling box 100 and connects to a water pump 430. The water pump 430 is connected to the water inlet 131 via a pipe. The sampling box 100 is also equipped with a cover plate 180 for opening and closing the sample box placement opening 170. A drain pipe 420 is provided at the bottom of one end of the water tank 410. The drain pipe 420 is connected to the drain outlet 130 via a pipe. Two air vents 160 are provided on the side wall of one end of the sampling box 100 through which air supply pipes pass.

[0028] The moving mechanism 500 includes a Y-axis motor lead screw assembly 510 for driving the bearing plate 400 to move along the width direction of the sampling box 100 and an X-axis motor lead screw assembly 520 for driving the Y-axis motor lead screw assembly 510 to move along the length direction of the sampling box 100. The Y-axis motor lead screw assembly 510 includes a Y-axis bracket 511, a Y-axis lead screw 512 connected to the Y-axis bracket 511, two Y-axis guide rods 513, and a Y-axis motor 514 for driving the Y-axis lead screw 512 to rotate. The Y-axis guide rods 513 slide through the bearing plate 400, and the bearing plate 400 is sleeved on the Y-axis lead screw 512 through a threaded hole. The X-axis motor screw assembly 520 includes an X-axis bracket 521 connected to the bottom wall of the sampling box 100, an X-axis screw 522 connected to the X-axis bracket 521, two X-axis guide rods 523, and an X-axis motor 524 for driving the X-axis screw 522 to rotate. The X-axis guide rods 523 slide through a Y-axis bracket 511, which is sleeved on the X-axis screw 522 through a threaded hole. Limit sensors 530 are respectively provided at one end of the Y-axis bracket 511 and the X-axis bracket 521. The two limit sensors 530 are used to control the corresponding Y-axis motor screw assembly 510 and X-axis motor screw assembly 520 to close when the support plate 400 moves to a preset position.

[0029] When using the fish fin sample collection and weight image storage device provided in this embodiment, the inlet 131 is connected to an external water source, the cover plate 180 connected to the sampling box 100 is removed, the sample box placement port 170 is opened, and two sample boxes 300 are placed through the sample box placement port 170 at a preset position on the support plate 400 inside the sampling box 100. Then, the Y-axis motor lead screw device 510 of the control moving mechanism 500 drives the support plate 400 to move along the width direction of the sampling box 100, and the X-axis motor lead screw device 520 drives the Y-axis motor lead screw device 510 to move along the length direction of the sampling box 100, so that a sample slot 310 on the top of one sample box 300 on the support plate 400 is located in the sample slot 310. Below the punching hole 110, the fish to be sampled is placed on the weighing pan 120 on top of the sampling box 100 for weighing. The flexible support 150 is bent so that the camera 140 connected to the top of the flexible support 150 is aimed at the fish on the weighing pan 120 to take pictures and save the images. Then, the fish fins are placed above the punching hole 110. At this time, the laser emitted by the laser pointer 250 illuminates the fish fins above the punching hole 110 to facilitate positioning by the operator. Then, the cylinder rod of the punching cylinder 240 is extended to drive the slider 220 to descend, causing the punching cutter head 230 connected to the bottom of the slider 220 to descend and punch the fish fins to obtain fish fin samples. The fish fin samples are then allowed to fall through the punching hole 110 to a sample. The fish fin is placed in a sample slot 310 at the top of the sample box 300. Then, the moving mechanism 500 drives the support plate 400 to move to a corresponding sample slot 310 at the top of another sample box 300, located below the stamping hole 110. The above steps are repeated, using the stamping mechanism 200 to stamp the fish fin to obtain a backup fin sample. The backup fin sample is then passed through the stamping hole 110 and falls into a corresponding sample slot 310 at the top of the other sample box 300. After confirming that the two corresponding sample slots 310 at the top of the two sample boxes 300 respectively contain the fin sample and the backup fin sample, the fish is removed. The moving mechanism 500 then drives the support plate 400 to move to the water receiving trough 4 at the top of the support plate 400. 10 is located below the punching hole 110. The flexible hose 191 is bent so that the nozzle 190 is aligned with the weighing pan 120, the punching mechanism 200 and the punching hole 110 respectively. The water pump 430 is turned on so that the water source is sprayed out through the inlet 131, the flexible hose 191 and the nozzle 190 to rinse the weighing pan 120, the punching mechanism 200 and the punching hole 110. The rinsing water falls through the punching hole 110 into the water tank 410 and is then discharged by the water pump 430 through the drain pipe 420 and the drain outlet 130. The fin sampling of one fish is completed. The above number of times is repeated to sample the fins of different fish until the sample slots 310 at the top of the two sample boxes 300 are filled with fin samples. Then the two sample boxes 300 are taken out.

[0030] Two handles 101 are hinged to the outer walls of both ends of the sampling box 100, allowing operators to easily lift the sampling box 100 and move it to the working position for fin sampling. Two air vents 160 are provided on the side wall of one end of the sampling box 100, through which air supply pipes pass, allowing operators to easily install an air pump inside the sampling box 100. The air pump, via an air pipe passing through the air vents 160, connects to the rod-side and rodless-side chambers of the stamping cylinder 240, driving the cylinder rod of the stamping cylinder 240 to extend and retract. Limit sensors 530 are provided at one end of the Y-axis bracket 511 and the X-axis bracket 521, allowing for convenient control of the bearing before operation. After the carrier plate 400 moves to the preset position along the length and width directions of the sampling box 100, the two limit sensors 530 control the Y-axis motor 514 of the corresponding Y-axis motor lead screw device 510 and the X-axis motor 524 of the X-axis motor lead screw device 520 to shut down, thereby positioning the carrier plate 400 in the initial preset position. Then, by turning off the two limit sensors 530, the Y-axis motor lead screw device 510 can be used to drive the carrier plate 400 to move along the width direction of the sampling box 100, and the X-axis motor lead screw device 520 can be used to drive the Y-axis motor lead screw device 510 to move along the length direction of the sampling box 100.

[0031] In other alternative embodiments, the number of sample boxes 300 placed on the support plate 400 may be one, three or more.

[0032] In other alternative embodiments, the number of sample slots 310 provided on the top of each sample box 300 can be freely adjusted as needed, and can be less than 50 or more than 50.

[0033] In other alternative embodiments, the moving mechanism 500 may also include two electric push rods or other linear drive mechanisms to drive the carrier plate 400 to move along the width and length directions of the sampling box 100.

[0034] This application also provides a fish fin sample collection and weight image storage system, which includes the above-mentioned fish fin sample collection and weight image storage device.

[0035] The embodiments described above are some, but not all, of the embodiments of this application. The detailed description of the embodiments of this application is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed application, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A device for collecting and storing fish fin samples and their weight images, characterized in that, It includes: The sampling box has a punching hole and a weighing pan for weighing fish on the top, and a drain outlet at the bottom; A camera, connected to the top of the sampling box via a flexible bracket, is used to photograph the fish on the weighing pan. A stamping mechanism is used to stamp the fish fins placed on the stamping holes and to make the stamped fish fin samples pass through the stamping holes into the sampling box; At least one sample box is placed inside the sampling box, and each sample box is provided with multiple sample slots for receiving and accommodating the fish fin samples; A support plate is used to support each of the sample boxes; A moving mechanism is used to drive the support plate to move along the length and width directions of the sampling box.

2. The fish fin sample collection and weight image storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The stamping mechanism includes multiple parallel guide columns connected to the top surface of the sampling box, sliders mounted on each guide column via linear bearings, a stamping cutter head connected to the bottom of the slider, and a stamping cylinder for driving the slider to rise and fall. When the slider rises and falls, it drives the stamping cutter head to rise and fall through the stamping hole.

3. The fish fin sample collection and weight image storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The slider is connected to a laser pointer, which is used to emit a laser that illuminates the punch hole.

4. The fish fin sample collection and weight image storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The moving mechanism includes a Y-axis motor lead screw device for driving the support plate to move along the width direction of the sampling box and an X-axis motor lead screw device for driving the Y-axis motor lead screw device to move along the length direction of the sampling box.

5. The fish fin sample collection and weight image storage device according to claim 4, characterized in that, Limit sensors are provided at least at one end and at least on one side of the sampling box. The limit sensors are used to control the corresponding Y-axis motor lead screw device or X-axis motor lead screw device to close when the support plate moves to a preset position.

6. The fish fin sample collection and weight image storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support plate is provided with a water receiving groove, which is used to collect the water flowing down from the punching hole. The water receiving groove is connected to the drain outlet through a pipe.

7. The fish fin sample collection and weight image storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sampling box is connected to at least one handle at each end.

8. The fish fin sample collection and weight image storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sampling box has a sample box placement opening on at least one side and a cover for opening and closing the sample box placement opening.

9. The fish fin sample collection and weight image storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a nozzle for rinsing the stamping mechanism and the stamping hole. The bottom of the sampling box is provided with a water inlet. The nozzle is connected to the top of the sampling box through a flexible hose. The hose extends into the sampling box and is connected to a water pump. The water pump is connected to the water inlet through a pipe.

10. A system for collecting and storing fish fin samples and their weight images, characterized in that, It includes a device for collecting and storing fish fin samples and weight images as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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