JP2003339269A - Method for active transportation and storage of live fish and apparatus for active transportation and storage - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To preserve live fish for a long period or transport over a long distance without killing the fish. <P>SOLUTION: One live fish is held in a pipe 2 capable of holding a single live fish along the length of the pipe. A plurality of the pipes 2 each holding a fish are arranged parallel to each other in a container 3 directing the head of the fish upward. Water suitable for the rearing of live fish is supplied to the container 3 to perform active transportation and preservation of the live fish. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a live fish, which is characterized in that live fish is kept vibrant without being killed even when stored for a long period of time or transported over a long distance. The present invention relates to an active transportation and storage method and device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Since edible live fish, especially river pork, sea bream, and flatfish are high-grade fish, if they are not kept alive until cooked, their freshness decreases and their value decreases remarkably. Therefore, for example, the water tank described in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 62-186658 is known as an apparatus for carrying the material over a long distance while keeping it alive for a long time or breeding in the water tank. The conventional water tank is an airtight bag body formed of a transparent soft film, and one end is provided with a vertical tubular body for water that has an upper end opening to the outside air and a lower end opening to the inside of the bag body, and a fish entrance and exit. This is a configuration in which an air port with a plug for oxygen injection is attached.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional water tank, even if oxygen is forcibly supplied to the inside of the water tank, fish are allowed to swim in the water during storage and transportation.
Therefore, particularly during transportation, the fish are swung in the rocking water and swing irregularly, resulting in fatigue and collision with the wall surface of the aquarium, resulting in damage and death. Also,
In an aquarium made of glass or transparent film, the fish are always bright and the physical strength is exhausted because the fish cannot rest, so they die early. In addition, when fish swim, they make feces and the residual food that they supply contaminates the water, which is a factor that prevents long-term storage. Therefore, the present invention makes it possible to preserve live fish for a long period of time by a very simple method and device, and to keep the live fish as a lively fresh fish even if it is transported over a long distance by a vehicle. With the goal.

[0004]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention is such that only one live fish can be stored in the cylindrical body along the length direction. The live fish is stored, and the tubular body containing the live fish is loaded in parallel in a container with the head of the live fish facing upward and a plurality of the fish in the vertical direction. It is characterized in that it is carried and stored in an active state in the form of lively fresh fish by supplying preferable water to.

In the invention according to claim 2 of the present application, a plurality of tubular bodies each capable of storing only one live fish along the length direction are set in a vertical direction and loaded in parallel in a container, One live fish is stored inside the body with the head facing upward, and inside the container, water that is preferable for raising live fish is supplied to carry the live fresh fish in an active state. The feature is that it is saved.

The invention according to claim 3 of the present application comprises a tubular body in which only one live fish can be stored along the length direction, and a container into which the tubular body can be loaded in the vertical direction. At least one end of the tubular body is open and the other end is water-permeable, and one live fish is placed inside each tubular body in a state where the plurality of tubular bodies are loaded in parallel in the container. It is characterized in that it is stored with the head facing upward.

Further, in the invention according to claim 4 of the present application, in the invention according to claim 3, on the outer surface of the tubular body, adjacent tubular bodies in a state of being juxtaposed inside the container are mutually A female part and a male part that are detachably connected to each other are held.

[0008]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION The present invention will be described below based on the embodiments shown in the drawings. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a part of a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 shows a cylindrical body of a second embodiment of the present invention, (a) is a perspective view seen from below, (b) ) Is a front view, (c) is a sectional view taken along line cc of (b), FIG. 3 is a front view of a part of the cylindrical body of the second embodiment housed in a container, and FIG. 4 is a plan view of the same. 5 is a perspective view of the tubular body of the third embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the tubular body of the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

A device 1 for carrying and storing live fish according to the present invention.
Comprises a tubular body 2 and a container 3 for active transportation and storage in which the tubular body 2 is loaded. The tubular body 2 has a cylindrical shape in the first embodiment of FIG. 1, and is preferably made of a hard synthetic resin, and is open at its upper and lower ends, and therefore is water permeable.

In the tubular body 2 according to the present invention, only one live fish a can be stored inside along the length direction,
There is a certain amount of room, but the size is such that live fish will not fall inside. Therefore, the size of the tubular body is selected according to the type and size of live fish to be stored inside. For example,
If the live fish stored inside is a piglet, the diameter is about 15 cm and the length is about 30 cm. If the live fish is a snapper, the diameter is about 20 cm and the length is about 40 cm. Moreover, even if the same type of live fish is used, there is a difference in size. Therefore, for example, it is sufficient to prepare the tubular bodies 2 having a plurality of sizes such as S, M, L, and LL.

According to the method of the present invention, the open bottom surface of the tubular body 2 is closed with the palm of the hand or by any other means so that one live fish a is placed along the axial direction of the tubular body 2. The tubular body 2 that stores the live fish a in a state where
Are stored in the container 3 for active transportation and storage in the vertical direction with the head of the live fish facing upward, and a plurality of the fish are loaded in parallel.

In this case, the cylindrical bodies 2 adjacent to each other are brought into contact with each other inside the container 3, and the respective cylindrical bodies 2 are loaded almost all over the inside so as not to fall. Then, the most preferable water w for raising live fish is supplied to the inside of the container 3 so as to fill at least the head of the live fish a. If live fish is saltwater fish, it supplies seawater, and if freshwater fish, it supplies purified water. In this way, since most live fish have a specific gravity smaller than that of water, the head floats above the water surface and the fish body is immersed in water. Therefore, the live fish suck oxygen in the atmosphere, and the surface of the fish body is not soaked in water so as not to be dried, so that the live fish can survive for a long time as a live fish in an active state.

If necessary, the upper surface of the opening of the container 3 is closed with a lid or the like to darken the inside. By doing so, the live fish a inside each tubular body 2 sleeps and does not swim in the water, so that feces and residual food do not occur in the water. Therefore, the water is not polluted and the live fish does not get tired, so that it can survive for a longer period of time and will not die even if it is transported over a long distance.

In the first embodiment of the present invention, live fish are stored in the cylindrical frame 2 in advance in the vertical direction and then loaded in the container 3 to feed live water. It was explained as a method of transportation and storage. However, after a plurality of tubular bodies 2 are installed upright in advance inside the container 3 in the same manner as described above, live fish is stored in each tubular body 2 from the tail so that the head faces upward. Good. Water may be supplied to the container in advance, or may be supplied after the container is loaded with the tubular body or after the container is loaded with the tubular body and live fish is stored in each tubular body. Good. Even with such a method, it is possible to expect the same effects as those in the above-mentioned examples in active transportation and storage. Further, as described above, the head of the live fish floats above the water surface due to its specific gravity, so that the container can be used at any depth as long as it is at least the length of the tubular body.

2 to 4 show a second embodiment of the present invention, in which the cylindrical body 2 has a bottom surface made of a lattice, mesh, porous material, slit grooves, cross-shaped rods, or the like. The bottom portion 21 is provided, and the female portion 22 and the male portion 23 for connection are alternately provided on the outer surface along the length direction of the tubular body 2 due to the angle difference of 90 degrees. The water-permeable bottom portion 21 may be formed integrally with the tubular body 2, or may be separately molded and fixed with an adhesive or the like.

With such a structure, it is easy to store the live fish a in the tubular body 2 in advance and then load it in the container 3,
Further, when taking out the live fish a from the container 3, it is only necessary to pull up the tubular body 2. Furthermore, the female part 22 and the male part 23
When and are provided along the length direction of the tubular body 2, as shown in FIG.
As shown in, the male portion 23 of the adjacent tubular body 2 can be fitted and connected inside the female portion 22 of the tubular body 2 to be held. In addition, the female part 22 and the male part 23 are the cylindrical body 2
It may be provided over the entire length of, or may be provided at a portion of the height.

Therefore, by connecting a plurality of adjacent tubular bodies 2 to each other, they can be self-supporting inside the container 3, and even if one tubular body 2 is pulled out, another tubular body 2 is pulled out. 2 does not fall down or separate, and is always stable inside the container 3. Therefore, the handling of the tubular body,
Putting live fish in and out is very easy.

In the third embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 5, the tubular body 2 has a regular hexagonal cross section, the bottom portion 21 is formed into a plate-like shape, and the water passage portion is provided at the lower end of each side wall. 24 is provided.

With such a structure, since the adjacent tubular bodies 2 are in surface contact with each other, they are stable inside the container, and fishes can be stably stored inside the tubular body 2. Moreover, since the lower end of the side wall is the water passage portion 24, the water in the container flows through the inside of the tubular body 2, so that the water is always fresh. Further, when the female part and the male part are provided on the side wall of each tubular body in the same manner as in the second embodiment, it is extremely stable in a self-supporting state, so that the fish will be killed without falling or separating during transportation. It can be transported to the destination without fail as the lively fresh fish.

In the fourth embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 6, the cylindrical body 2 has a square cross section, and the bottom portion 21 is formed into a plate shape to close the same as in the third embodiment. This is a configuration in which the water passage portion 24 is provided at the lower end of the. With such a configuration, the same operational effect as that of the above-described embodiment is obtained, and particularly, since the adjacent tubular bodies 2 are entirely in contact with each other, it is extremely stable in the state of being loaded inside the container and is effective during transportation.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments and can be carried out in any manner as long as the configuration described in the claims is not changed. For example, the female part and the male part that connect the adjacent tubular bodies are not limited to the embodiment shown in the drawings, and various types such as a U-shaped cross section and a surface fastener type may be used. You can Further, if the bottom portion can also be covered with a water-permeable member, such a configuration may be adopted.

[0022]

[Effects of the Invention] In summary, according to the present invention, only one live fish can be stored inside a tubular body that can be stored along the length direction.
Live fish of one is stored, the tubular body containing the live fish, the head of the live fish is directed upwards and a plurality of them in the vertical direction are loaded in parallel in a container, in the container,
It is characterized in that it is supplied with water suitable for breeding live fish and actively transported and stored as live fresh fish.

Therefore, since live fish cannot swim inside the tubular body, there is no need to feed the fish, so that it is not contaminated by feces or residual food in the water, and the tubular body can be loaded in any container. For this reason, not only can live fish that has been stored for a long period of time or transported over long distances and that is lively fresh fish can be provided with fresh food even when cooked, but for example, there is no aquarium for live fish in the store. It is especially effective for high-grade live fish because it is possible to always provide fresh fish if a live fish is stored by loading multiple tubular bodies in a simple container and cooking the live fish when necessary. .
Moreover, the yield is high not only during transportation but also during storage, which is extremely effective in practice.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a partial schematic perspective view showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

2A and 2B show a cylindrical body according to a second embodiment of the present invention, in which FIG. 2A is a perspective view seen from below, FIG. 2B is a front view, and FIG. 2C is a sectional view taken along line cc in FIG. 2B. Is.

FIG. 3 is a partial front view of a cylindrical body according to a second embodiment of the present invention housed in a container.

FIG. 4 is a plan view of FIG.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a tubular body according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a tubular body according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Active transport and storage device 2 tubular 3 containers 21 Water-permeable bottom 22 Female part for connection 23 Male part for connection

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A tubular body capable of accommodating only one live fish along the length direction, one live fish is stored in the tubular body, and the tubular body containing the live fish is turned upside down. In addition to loading and loading a plurality of containers in parallel in a vertical direction, inside the container, water that is suitable for raising live fish is supplied, so that active transportation and storage in a lively fresh fish state are performed. An active transportation and storage method for live fish characterized by the above. 2. A plurality of tubular bodies capable of storing only one live fish along the lengthwise direction are vertically placed and loaded in parallel in a container, and one live fish is placed inside each tubular body as a head. It is characterized in that it is housed with its part facing upwards, and in the inside of the container, water that is preferable for raising live fish is supplied and is actively transported and stored in a lively fresh fish state. Active transportation and storage method of live fish. 3. A tubular body capable of accommodating only one live fish along the length direction and a container into which the tubular body can be loaded in a vertical direction. At least one end of the tubular body is open. Then, the other end is water-permeable, and one live fish is stored inside each tubular body in a state where the plurality of tubular bodies are loaded in parallel in the container, with its head facing upward, Further, the container is supplied with water suitable for raising live fish, which is an active transport and storage device for live fish. 4. The outer surface of the tubular body is provided with a female portion and a male portion for detachably connecting and holding adjacent tubular bodies in a state of being juxtaposed inside the container. Item 5. An active transport and storage device for live fish according to Item 3.