Transportation aquarium for seafood

Abstract

To provide a transportation aquarium for seafood in which a transportation table can be replaced by an owner himself / herself by simple work at the time of occurrence of a damage, and a function can be recovered inexpensively.SOLUTION: A transportation aquarium for seafood 1 of the present invention includes: an aquarium body 10; and a transportation table 20 fixed to a bottom surface of the aquarium body 10. The aquarium body 10 includes: a storage part 11 storing seafood; a device installation part 12 provided in a side surface side of the storage part 11, in which a device B for controlling an environment inside the storage part 11 can be installed; and fixation means 13 provided in a bottom part of the storage part 11. The transportation table 20 includes a transportation pallet including: a table body 21; and an insertion port 22 provided in a side surface of the table body 21. An outer shape of the aquarium body 10 corresponds to an outer shape of the transportation table 20 in plan view. By operation of the fixation means 13, the transportation table 20 can be detached from the aquarium body 10 and replaced.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a transport tank that can be transported while still containing fish and shellfish. [Background technology]

[0002] A technology has been developed that enables the long-distance transportation of live fish by loading transport tanks filled with overcrowded seafood that has been calmed by carbon dioxide onto transport vehicles for shipment, and then waking up the seafood at the destination (Patent Documents 1 and 2). Furthermore, a transport tank used for transporting live fish has been disclosed that is equipped with an oxygen tank to supply oxygen gas into the tank, an aeration device, a control panel, a battery, etc., and has an insertion port at the bottom for inserting the forks of a forklift (Patent Document 3). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 6236575 [Patent Document 2] Patent No. 6655734 [Patent Document 3] Patent No. 7139542 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The transport tanks are mainly transported using forklifts and trucks. Specifically, the forks of the forklift are inserted into the opening of the transport tank containing the seafood, and the tank is then lifted up and loaded onto the truck bed for transport to the destination. If the forks are inserted incorrectly, they may poke parts other than the insertion port, causing damage. If the exterior of the transport tank is damaged, it is not possible to make partial repairs, and the entire tank must be replaced, which increases costs. Additionally, while damage can be prevented by reinforcing the exterior of the transport tank with steel or other materials, there is a risk that the tank may be pushed out by the forks and damage surrounding equipment, or that the impact may injure the fish and shellfish in the tank.

[0005] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a transport tank for fish and shellfish that can solve the above problems. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The transport tank for seafood of the present invention comprises a tank body and a transport platform fixed to the bottom of the tank body, wherein the tank body has a storage section for storing seafood, an equipment installation section provided on the side of the storage section where equipment for controlling the environment within the storage section can be installed, and a fixing means provided on the bottom of the storage section, and the transport platform consists of a transport pallet having a platform body and an insertion port provided on the side of the platform body, the outer shape of the tank body corresponds to the outer shape of the transport platform in a plan view, and the transport platform can be removed from the tank body and replaced by operating the fixing means.

[0007] The transport tank for seafood of the present invention has a fixing means comprising a fixing bolt protruding downward from the bottom surface of the tank body and a nut, and the transport platform has an internal space communicating with the insertion port and a plurality of communication holes communicating the upper surface of the front platform body with the internal space, and the transport platform can be fixed to the bottom surface of the tank body by inserting the fixing bolt into the communication holes and screwing nuts onto the tips of the fixing bolts within the internal space.

[0008] The fixing means of the transport tank for seafood of the present invention may include a support plate having bolt holes, and the transport platform may be fixed to the bottom surface of the tank body by attaching the support plate below the communication hole within the internal space and inserting the tip of the fixing bolt into the bolt hole and screwing in a nut.

[0009] In the transport tank for fish and shellfish of the present invention, the transport pallet may be a plastic pallet or a wooden pallet specified in the Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS).

[0010] The transport tank for seafood of the present invention has a tank body equipped with a protective sheet that can be selectively deployed on the storage section side and the equipment installation section side, and when the protective sheet is deployed on the storage section side, it functions as a blocking cover that blocks the opening of the storage section, and when deployed on the equipment installation section side, it functions as a protective cover that protects the equipment. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] In the case of damage to the fish and shellfish transport tank near the insertion port due to mishandling of a fork, the tank body and the carrier can be disassembled and only the carrier can be replaced. The replacement carrier is made from an inexpensive transport pallet, and the relatively expensive tank body can be reused, significantly reducing repair costs. Furthermore, because transport pallets are readily available on the market, owners can easily replace the transport platform themselves to restore functionality without outsourcing to a repair shop. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] Diagram of a transport tank for seafood [Figure 2] Explanation of the aquarium body [Figure 3] Illustrative diagram of fixing means and connecting holes [Figure 4] Illustration of the protective sheet [Figure 5] Diagram of the transport platform [Figure 6] Illustration of replacing the transport table DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0013] The transport tank for fish and shellfish of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. [Example]

[0014] [Transport tank for seafood] <1> Overall configuration (Figure 1) The transport tank 1 for seafood (hereinafter referred to as "transport tank 1") is a device that allows seafood A to be stored in the tank and loaded onto a transport vehicle, thereby enabling live fish to be transported. The transport tank 1 has a rectangular shape in plan view and comprises at least a tank body 10 and a transport platform 20 fixed to the bottom surface of the tank body 10. One feature of the transport water tank 1 is that the transport platform 20 is made of a transport pallet that can be raised and lowered by a loading and unloading machine C such as a forklift, and the transport platform 20 can be removed from the water tank body 10 and replaced.

[0015] <2> Aquarium body (Figure 2) The aquarium body 10 is a housing for housing seafood A. The aquarium body 10 comprises at least a storage section 11, an equipment installation section 12 provided on the side of the storage section 11, and a fixing means 13 provided on the bottom of the storage section 11. In this example, the aquarium body 10 further comprises a protective sheet 14 attached to the top surface thereof. In this example, a box made of FRP (fiber reinforced plastic) is used as the aquarium body 10. However, the material of the aquarium body 10 is not limited to FRP, and it may also be made of polypropylene, steel, or resin-coated wood. The outer shape of the water tank body 10 corresponds to the outer shape of the transport platform 20 in a plan view. Here, "corresponding" includes cases where the outer shapes are a perfect match, as well as cases where there are slight differences in the curvature of corners or unevenness of edges.

[0016] <2.1> Storage unit The storage section 11 is a tank portion that stores seafood A. Here, seafood A includes red sea bream, striped jack, flatfish, flounder, pufferfish, sea bass, mackerel, conger eel, sea eel, blue crab, octopus, etc., and the type is not limited. The storage section 11 comprises at least a substantially rectangular opening 11a provided on the top surface of the aquarium body 10, a lid 11b capable of closing the opening 11a, and a storage space 11c extending into the aquarium body 10 from the opening 11a. The storage space 11c can be filled with seawater or freshwater depending on the type of seafood A to be stored, and can be equipped with an oxygen gas discharge mechanism sent from equipment B installed in the equipment installation section 12, an aeration pump discharge mechanism, a water temperature adjustment mechanism, etc. The lid 11b may be provided with a collecting device (not shown) that collects bubbles generated on the water surface by an air blower in one place.

[0017] <2.2>Equipment installation section The device installation section 12 is a section where a device B for controlling the environment inside the accommodation section 11 is installed. The device installation section 12 includes at least an installation space 12c in which the device B is installed. In this example, the equipment installation section 12 comprises a top plate 12a that forms the top surface of the aquarium body 10, and one shelf plate 12b, and the top plate 12a and shelf plate 12b divide the interior of the equipment installation section 12 into two installation spaces 12c that are continuous in the vertical direction. The equipment B accommodated in the equipment installation section 12 may be, for example, the following devices. (1) Oxygen supply device This device supplies oxygen gas from an oxygen cylinder into the storage space to adjust the oxygen concentration of the water in the storage space. (2) Circulation pump This is a device for circulating water within the storage space. (3) Air blower This is a device for aerating the storage space. (4) Protein skimmer It is a physical filtration device that removes harmful substances (such as ammonia) from the storage space. (5) Control panels and switches This is a device for controlling the operation of various devices. (6) Battery This is a device for supplying power to various devices. (7) Battery charger This is a device for charging the battery from an external power source using a 100V outlet.

[0018] <2.3> Fixing means (Fig. 3) The fixing means 13 is a means for fixing the water tank body 10 and the transport platform 20 so that they can be separated from each other. Here, "separably fixed" means that water tank body 10 and transport platform 20 are fixed by means of bolts or the like so that they can be separated at least without destroying water tank body 10. In this example, a combination of multiple fixing bolts 13a, multiple nuts 13b, multiple support plates 13c, and multiple washers 13d is used as fixing means 13. More specifically, multiple fixing bolts 13a are attached to the four corners of the bottom surface of water tank body 10, with the tips of the bolts protruding downward, and the tips of each fixing bolt 13a are connected to support plates 13c with bolt holes and multiple washers 13d, and nuts 13b are screwed in. The detailed fixing structure using fixing means 13 will be described later.

[0019] <2.4> Protective sheet (Fig. 4) The protective sheet 14 is a sheet that is attached to the water tank body 10. In this example, a vinyl sheet having a substantially rectangular shape is used as the protective sheet 14 . One of the four sides of the protective sheet 14 is fixed along the side edge of the opening 11a of the storage section 11 on the equipment installation section 12 side, and the other three sides are removably connected to the remaining three sides of the opening 11a via fasteners such as zippers (not shown). With the above configuration, the protective sheet 14 functions as a blocking cover that blocks the opening 11a and the lid 11b by connecting three sides to the outer periphery of the opening 11a with fasteners, and by removing the fasteners and unfolding it toward the equipment installation section 12, it functions as a protective cover that protects the equipment installation section 12 from water splashing out from the storage section 11 and external impacts.

[0020] <3> Transport table (Figure 5) The transport platform 20 is a base for transporting the transport tank 1. The transport platform 20 is made up of a transport pallet that includes at least a platform body 21 and an insertion port 22 provided on the side of the platform body 21. In this example, the transport platform 20 further includes an internal space 23 that communicates with the insertion port 22 within the platform body 21, and a plurality of communication holes 24. By inserting the forks of the cargo handling machine tool C into the insertion port 22 of the transport platform 20, the transport water tank 1 can be lifted up and loaded onto or unloaded from the truck bed. In this example, the transport platform 20 is a T11 type plastic pallet conforming to the JIS Z 0601 standard (length: 1,100 mm x width: 1,100 mm x height: 144 mm). Transport pallets do not have to be plastic pallets; they can also be wooden pallets. However, if they comply with the Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), replacement parts are easier to obtain, and the most suitable pallet can be selected from a wide range of types to suit the load capacity and usage environment. Furthermore, the transport pallet may be made of metal, but in order to avoid collisions caused by the forks being pushed out, it is preferable to use a material such as plastic, which is more easily damaged.

[0021] <3.1> Communication hole (Fig. 3) The communication hole 24 is a hole for connecting to the water tank body 10 by the fixing means 13. The communication hole 24 communicates with the upper surface of the base body 21 and connects it to the internal space 23 . In this example, a weight-reducing hole formed integrally on the top surface of the T11 plastic pallet is used as the communication hole 24. Normally, the weight-reducing hole is larger than the nut 13b of the fixing means 13, so the fixing bolt 13a of the water tank body 10 is passed through the weight-reducing hole, a support plate 13c is attached below the weight-reducing hole, and the tip of the fixing bolt 13a is inserted into the bolt hole of the support plate 13c and the nut 13b is screwed in, so that the support plate 13c presses against the periphery of the weight-reducing hole and fixes it. In this example, by using the support plate 13c, it is possible to connect to the tank body 10 regardless of the shape of the communication hole 24, so that multiple transport pallets with different positions of the communication hole 24 can be used as the transport platform 20. However, the communication holes 24 are not limited to lightening holes, and holes of the same diameter as the fixing bolts 13a may be drilled at positions on the top surface of the base body 21 corresponding to the fixing bolts 13a, and these may be used as the communication holes 24. In this case, fixing can be achieved using only the nuts 13b without using the support plates 13c.

[0022] <4> Replacing the transport table (Fig. 6) The transport tank 1 can be replaced by removing the transport platform 20 from the tank body 10. In detail, this is done by the following procedure. Water is drained from the storage section 11 of the tank body 10, and the transport tank 1 is turned sideways. Nut 13b threaded onto fixing bolt 13a is removed from the opening on the bottom of conveyance platform 20, and washer 13d and support plate 13c are removed from the tip of fixing bolt 13a. Similarly, nuts 13b and the like are removed from all fixing bolts 13a on the bottom of water tank body 10, releasing the fixation between water tank body 10 and conveyance platform 20. The damaged carrier 20 is removed from the bottom of the water tank body 10 and replaced with a new carrier 20. Through the opening in the bottom of conveyance platform 20, support plate 13c and washer 13d are passed onto the tip of fixing bolt 13a, and nuts 13b are screwed in. Similarly, nuts 13b are screwed onto all fixing bolts 13a on the bottom of water-tank body 10 to fix water-tank body 10 and conveyance platform 20 together. By carrying out the above simple procedure, the owner can replace the damaged carrier 20 by himself. [Explanation of symbols]

[0023] 1 Transport tank 10 Aquarium body 11 Storage section 11a opening 11b Lid 11c Expropriated Space 12 Equipment installation section 12a Top plate 12b Shelf 12c installation space 13 Fixing means 13a Fixing bolt 13b Nut 13c bearing plate 13d washer 14 Protective sheet 20 Transport Platform 21 unit body 22 Outlet 23 Interior Space 24 Communication hole A. Seafood B equipment C. Cargo handling machinery and equipment

Claims

1. A transport tank having a rectangular shape in a plan view that can be transported while storing seafood, The apparatus comprises a water tank body and a transport platform fixed to the bottom surface of the water tank body, The aquarium body has a storage section for storing fish and shellfish, an equipment installation section provided on a side of the storage section and capable of installing equipment for controlling the environment within the storage section, and a fixing means provided on the bottom of the storage section, The transport platform comprises a transport pallet having a platform body and an insertion port provided on a side surface of the platform body, The outer shape of the water tank body corresponds to the outer shape of the transport platform in a plan view, The transport platform can be removed from the water tank body and replaced by operating the fixing means. Transport tank for seafood.

2. The fixing means comprises a fixing bolt protruding downward from the bottom surface of the water tank body and a nut, the transport table has an internal space communicating with the insertion port and a plurality of communication holes communicating an upper surface of the table body with the internal space, The fixing bolt is inserted into the communication hole, and the nut is screwed onto the tip of the fixing bolt in the internal space, thereby fixing the transport platform to the bottom surface of the water tank body.

2. The transport tank for fish and shellfish according to claim 1.

3. the fixing means comprises a bearing plate having bolt holes; In the internal space, the support plate is attached below the communication hole, and the tip of the fixing bolt is inserted into the bolt hole and the nut is screwed, thereby fixing the transport platform to the bottom surface of the water tank body.

3. The transport tank for fish and shellfish according to claim 2.

4. The transport pallet is a plastic pallet or a wooden pallet specified in the Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), 2. The transport tank for fish and shellfish according to claim 1.

5. The water tank body is provided with a protective sheet that can be selectively deployed toward the storage section side and the equipment installation section side, The protective sheet functions as a blocking cover that blocks the opening of the storage section when deployed toward the storage section, and functions as a protective cover that protects the equipment when deployed toward the equipment installation section.

2. The transport tank for fish and shellfish according to claim 1.

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