Fishing gear for oyster farming

Abstract

The present invention relates to a fishing gear for oyster farming that enables mass cultivation of oysters by installing a basket in a suspended manner. More specifically, the invention relates to a fishing gear for oyster farming that facilitates easy connection between the basket and the main line and enables smooth rolling of the basket, thereby improving the growth and shape of the oysters. The oyster farming gear according to the present invention comprises: a basket (100) including a cylindrical main body (110) with both ends open and a pair of covers (120) coupled to both ends of the main body; a pair of upper loops (121) formed on the covers; a pair of hooks (131) formed on the outer side of the covers; a rib (140) protruding from the outer surface of the main body; and a towing loop (200) connected to one side of the upper loops, hooks, and ribs and fitted onto a main line (A).

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a fishing gear for oyster farming that enables mass cultivation of oysters by installing a basket in a suspended manner. More specifically, the invention relates to a fishing gear for oyster farming that facilitates easy connection between the basket and the main line and enables smooth rolling of the basket, thereby improving the growth and shape of the oysters. Background Technology

[0002] Generally, the suspended culture method is mainly used for oyster farming.

[0003] Hanging oyster farming gear is a tool used to cultivate oysters by attaching them to a line suspended from a buoy or raft floating in the sea. Recently, a method of cultivating oysters by placing them in a basket with a mesh structure and suspending it from a main line has become widely used for individual oyster farming.

[0004] As illustrated in FIG. 1, the conventional oyster farming gear is configured by assembling a main body (11), which is made of a plate-shaped injection molded product and has mesh-shaped holes formed across the front surface, by rolling it into a cylindrical shape, and attaching covers (12) to both ends to form a basket (10).

[0005] While this conventional oyster farming gear has the advantage of allowing multiple baskets (10) to be easily installed by connecting them to a main line (A) in a suspended manner, it follows a method of directly tying the main line (A) to hooks (13) provided on both sides of the basket (10), which makes the process of connecting or disconnecting the main line (A) cumbersome and, in particular, reduces work efficiency during underwater work.

[0006] In addition, conventional oyster farming gear has a problem where the main line (A) gets twisted or other baskets (10) around it get tangled as the basket (10) rotates due to the flow of seawater. Prior art literature

[0007] Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2022-0072596 The problem to be solved

[0008] The present invention was devised to solve the aforementioned problems, and aims to provide a fishing gear for oyster farming that facilitates the easy connection or separation of baskets to the main line and prevents the main line from twisting or baskets from getting tangled with each other.

[0009] The problems of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned problems will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below. means of solving the problem

[0010] To achieve the above objective, the oyster farming gear according to the present invention comprises: a basket including a cylindrical body with both ends open and a pair of covers coupled to both ends of the body; a pair of upper loops formed on the covers; a pair of hooks formed on the outer side of the covers; a rib protruding from the outer surface of the body; and a towing loop connected to one side of the upper loops, hooks, and ribs and fitted onto a main line.

[0011] In addition, the towing ring may comprise a body, a main line passage hole formed at the upper part of the body, a hook portion formed at the lower part of the body and fitted into an upper ring or hook portion, and an elastic support piece formed at the body portion to open and close the opening of the hook portion and prevent the upper ring or hook portion from detaching from the hook portion.

[0012] In addition, the above main line can connect multiple baskets by sequentially passing through the main line passage holes of the opposing towing hooks.

[0013] In addition, both ends of the main line pass through the main line passage holes of each towing ring, and the ends of the main line that have passed through the main line passage holes can be fixed through a stopper.

[0014] In addition, the stopper may have a first and second dividing body having mutually symmetrical shapes and a main line passing groove formed on the opposing surface, a bolt passing hole formed in the first and second dividing bodies, a pair of main line passing grooves formed adjacently on the opposing surfaces of the first and second dividing bodies, and a binding bolt that binds the first and second dividing bodies through the bolt passing hole.

[0015] Meanwhile, the towing ring may have a lower body fixed to the rib having a semicylindrical inner surface that is in close contact with the main line, an upper body that is aligned with the lower body having a semicylindrical inner surface that is in close contact with the main line, and a plurality of bolt coupling pieces formed to correspond to each side of the lower body and the upper body and fastened through a fixing bolt.

[0016] In this case, the towing hook is installed in the center of the upper surface of the basket, and buoyancy members may be installed on both sides of the upper surface of the basket with the towing hook in between.

[0017] In addition, at least one inner case may be installed inside the basket to grow oysters in the larval stage. Effects of the invention

[0018] The oyster farming gear of the present invention, configured as described above, not only allows for easy and convenient connection of the basket and the main line using a towing hook, but also facilitates the process of connecting or disconnecting the basket from the main line and improves work efficiency even during underwater operations.

[0019] In addition, since the present invention has a structure in which the main line passes through the main line passage hole of the towing ring, the basket rolls smoothly around the main line. Therefore, unlike conventional methods, problems such as the main line twisting or baskets getting tangled are prevented, and through the smooth rolling of the basket, the oysters can receive the flow of seawater evenly, so the effect of improving the growth and shape of the oysters can be expected.

[0020] In addition, when the towing hook is fixed to a rib located in the center of the basket, the basket can be periodically turned over, allowing the oysters to grow in a balanced form without leaning to one side, thereby having the effect of improving the quality of the oysters.

[0021] In addition, the present invention has the effect of improving work efficiency by using a stopper to easily and securely secure the end of the main line to the towing hook.

[0022] The effects of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned effects will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description in the claims. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0023] Figure 1 is a diagram showing the usage state of conventional oyster farming gear. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the usage state of the oyster farming gear of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a front view of a towing hook constituting the present invention. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the usage state of a stopper constituting the present invention. FIG. 5 is a usage diagram showing the state in which a towing hook constituting the present invention is installed on an upper hook. FIG. 6 is a usage diagram showing another embodiment of the towing hook constituting the present invention. FIG. 7 is an exploded view showing the tow hook of FIG. 6. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0024] The features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments based on the accompanying drawings.

[0025] Prior to this, terms and words used in this specification and claims must be interpreted in a meaning and concept consistent with the technical spirit of the invention, based on the principle that the inventor can appropriately define the concept of the terms to best describe his invention.

[0026] Furthermore, the terms and words used in this specification and claims are used merely to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the invention.

[0027] For example, a singular expression includes a plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, terms such as "include," "equip," or "have" are intended to specify the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and should be understood as not precluding the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0028] Furthermore, when a part such as a layer, membrane, region, or plate is said to be "above" another part, this includes not only the case where it is "directly above" the other part, but also the case where there is another part in between. Conversely, when a part such as a layer, membrane, region, or plate is said to be "below" another part, this includes not only the case where it is "directly below" the other part, but also the case where there is another part in between.

[0029] In addition, terms including ordinal numbers, such as "first," "second," etc., used in this specification may be used to describe various components, but said components are not limited by said terms, and said terms are used solely for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

[0030] Hereinafter, in describing an embodiment of the present invention in detail with reference to the drawings, the same reference numerals are used for identical components, and for clarity, only the different parts are described primarily to avoid duplication as much as possible.

[0031] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 4, the oyster farming gear of the present invention includes a basket (100), an upper ring (121), a hook (131), a rib (140), and a towing ring (200).

[0032] The basket (100) is identical or similar to a conventional basket and includes a cylindrical body (110) with both ends open and a pair of covers (120) attached to both ends of the body (110).

[0033] The above main body (110) is a plate-shaped injection molded product with a number of mesh-shaped holes formed across its front surface, and is used by rolling it into a cylindrical shape and assembling it.

[0034] In addition, an upper ring (121) is formed protrudingly at the center of both upper sides of the cover (120), and a connecting rod (130) is provided on the outer side of the upper ring (121), with a hook portion (131) protrudingly formed in the center.

[0035] In addition, a pair of ribs (140) are formed protruding from the top of the cover (120) along both sides of the main body (110).

[0036] The above towing hook (200) is connected to one side of the upper hook (121), the hook part (131), or the rib (140).

[0037] When the above towing hook (200) is connected to the hook portion (131), the above towing hook (200) may be provided with a body (210), a main line passing hole (220), a hook portion (230), and an elastic support piece (240).

[0038] It is preferable that the above body (210) be injection molded from a synthetic resin material so as not to rust.

[0039] The above-mentioned main line passage hole (220) is formed at the upper part of the body (210).

[0040] The above hook portion (230) is formed at the bottom of the body (210) and is shaped like a 'C' with one side open, so that it is fitted into and connected to the hook portion (131) of the basket (100).

[0041] The elastic support piece (240) is formed on the body (210) to open and close the opening of the hook portion (230). When the traction hook (200) is inserted into the hook portion (131), it is pushed by the hook portion (131) and deformed toward the body (210), thereby opening the opening of the hook portion (230). When the hook portion (131) is inserted, it returns to its original position and closes the opening of the hook portion (230). Accordingly, the hook portion (131) is prevented from coming off.

[0042] In this case, the main line (A) has both ends passing through the main line passage holes (220) of each towing ring (200), and it is preferable that the ends of the main line (A) that have passed through the main line passage holes (220) are fixed through the stopper (300).

[0043] The above stopper (300) may be provided with a first dividing body (310), a second dividing body (320), a bolt passage hole (330), and a pair of adjacent main line passage grooves (340).

[0044] The first division body (310) and the second division body (320) have shapes that are symmetrical to each other, a bolt passage hole (330) is formed in the center, and a main line passage groove (340) is formed on each opposing surface. The main line passage grooves (340) are formed in a pair adjacent to each other so that two strands of main line (A) can be fixed simultaneously.

[0045] The method of using the oyster farming gear according to the present embodiment is as follows.

[0046] First, a towing hook (200) is attached to the hook portion (131) of the basket (100). When the towing hook (200) is inserted into the hook portion (131), the elastic support piece (240) is elastically deformed and then returns to its original position, thereby being stably fixed.

[0047] Next, both ends of the main line (A) are passed through the main line passage holes (220) formed in each towing ring (200). Then, the ends of the main line (A) that have passed through the main line passage holes (220) are fixed using a stopper (300).

[0048] That is, when the first division body (310) and the second division body (320) are combined so that the main line (A) is wrapped around the main line passage groove (340) of the stopper (300), a bolt is inserted into the bolt passage hole (330) and fastened with a nut, the end of the main line (A) is firmly fixed.

[0049] By using the towing hook (200) in this way, the connection and separation of the basket (100) and the main line (A) can be made very easily without the cumbersome task of tying the main line (A) to the basket (100), so work efficiency is greatly improved, and especially, the work is made easy even during underwater work.

[0050] In addition, since the main line (A) passes through the main line passage hole (220) of the towing ring (200), the basket (100) can roll smoothly around the main line (A). Accordingly, even if the basket (100) rotates due to the flow of seawater, the problem of the main line (A) getting twisted or the baskets (100) getting tangled with each other does not occur, and through the smooth rolling of the basket (100), the oyster can receive the flow of seawater evenly, which has the effect of improving the growth and shape of the oyster.

[0051] Meanwhile, when inspecting, repairing, or replacing the basket (100), the elastic support piece (240) is deformed to open the opening of the hook part (230), and the towing hook (200) is quickly and easily detached from the hook part (131), thereby allowing the basket (100) to be easily removed from the main line (A).

[0052] As illustrated in FIG. 5, the towing ring (200) can be connected to the upper ring (121). In this case, the main line (A) passes through the main line passage hole (220) of the opposing towing ring (200) in turn.

[0053] According to the present embodiment, the basket (100) is stably rolled around the main line (A).

[0054] As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the towing hook (200a) according to the present embodiment can also be connected to the rib (140).

[0055] In this case, the towing hook (200a) may be provided with a lower body (260), an upper body (250), and a plurality of bolt connecting pieces (270).

[0056] The lower body (260) has a semi-cylindrical shape that is in close contact with the main line (A) and is fixed to the rib (140). There is no need to specifically limit the method by which the lower body (260) is fixed to the rib (140).

[0057] The upper body (250) has a semi-cylindrical shape that is in close contact with the main line (A) and is joined with the lower body (260) to form a cylindrical structure that surrounds the main line (A).

[0058] The plurality of bolt connecting pieces (270) are formed to correspond to each side of the lower body (260) and the upper body (250) and are fastened through bolts.

[0059] In this way, when the above-mentioned towing hook (200a) is configured, the main line (A) can be securely fixed by utilizing the strength of the above-mentioned rib (140).

[0060] In particular, when the towing hook (200a) is installed on the rib (140) formed at the upper center of the basket (100), the center of gravity of the basket (100) is positioned at the center, allowing the basket (100) to be easily flipped over periodically. At this time, it is preferable that the towing hook (200a) be positioned at the center of the upper surface of the basket (100), and that buoyancy members (B) be installed on both sides of the upper surface of the basket (100) so as to face each other with the towing hook (200a) in between.

[0061] When the traction hook (200a) is configured as described above, it is possible to prevent the oyster from growing only on one side within the basket (100) and to induce it to grow in a balanced form. Through this, the oyster can grow evenly, resulting in a better shape and improved quality.

[0062] Even when a towing hook (200a) is connected to the above rib (140), the basket (100) can be easily detached from the main line (A) by loosening the bolt when necessary to separate the upper body (250) and the lower body (260).

[0063] The oyster farming gear of the present invention configured as described above facilitates the connection and separation of the basket (100) and the main line (A) using the towing hook (200, 200a), prevents the main line (A) from twisting or the baskets (100) from tangling each other, and improves the growth and shape of the oysters through the smooth rolling of the basket (100).

[0064] In particular, when the above-mentioned towing hook (200a) is installed in the center of the rib (140), the basket (100) can be periodically turned over, thereby providing excellent effects such as promoting balanced growth of the oysters.

[0065] Although not shown, at least one inner case may be installed inside the basket (100).

[0066] In this case, when the oyster is in the larval stage, it is housed in the inner case and grown, and after a certain period of time has elapsed, it is taken out of the inner case and removed, and then continued to grow inside the basket (100).

[0067] According to this configuration, the initial survival rate can be improved by individually protecting oysters in the larval stage within the inner case, and the growth environment can be optimized step by step by removing the inner case according to the growth stage to expand the internal space of the basket (100).

[0068] At this time, it is preferable that the inner case be sealed by wrapping it with a mesh to prevent the larval oysters inside from being discharged to the outside and lost.

[0069] Although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described above with reference to the drawings, various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention as defined by the following claims, and such changes should also be included within the scope of the present invention. Explanation of the symbols

[0070] 100 : Basket 110 : Main body 120 : Cover 121 : Upper hook 130 : Connector 131 : Hanging part 140 : Rib 200 : Tow hook 210 : Body 220 : Main line passage hole 230: Hook part 240: Elastic support piece 250 : Upper body 260 : Lower body 270 : Bolt connection piece 300 : Stopper 310 : 1st division body 320 : 2nd division body 330: Bolt hole 340: Main line passage groove A: Main line B: Buoyancy element

Claims

Claim 1 A basket comprising a cylindrical body with both ends open and a pair of covers coupled to both ends of the body; a pair of upper loops formed on the covers; a pair of hook portions formed on the outer side of the covers; a rib protruding from the outer surface of the body; and a towing loop connected to one side of the upper loops, hook portions, and ribs and fitted onto a main line; wherein the towing loop comprises: a body; a main line passage hole formed at the upper end of the body; and a hook portion formed at the lower end of the body and fitted onto the upper loops or hook portions. A fishing gear for oyster farming, comprising: an elastic support piece formed in the body to open and close the opening of the hook portion and prevent the upper ring or hook portion from detaching from the hook portion; wherein both ends of the main line pass through the main line passage holes of each traction ring, and the ends of the main line passing through the main line passage holes are fixed through a stopper, and the stopper comprises: a first dividing body and a second dividing body having symmetrical shapes and having a main line passage groove formed on opposite surfaces; a bolt passage hole formed in the first dividing body and the second dividing body; and a pair of main line passage grooves formed adjacently on opposite surfaces of the first dividing body and the second dividing body. Claim 2 delete Claim 3 In claim 1, the above-mentioned main line passes sequentially through the main line passage holes of opposing towing rings to connect a plurality of baskets, forming an oyster farming gear. Claim 4 delete Claim 5 delete Claim 6 delete Claim 7 delete Claim 8 In claim 1, the oyster farming gear is equipped with at least one inner case inside the basket for growing oysters in the larval stage.

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