KR101721192B1 - Apparatus for fish breeding - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a fish breeding apparatus convenient for maintenance. The fish breeding apparatus of the present invention has a recycling inlet and a recycling outlet. The recycling outlet is formed at an outlet forming protrusion and includes: a plurality of cages formed therein with a fish breeding space to place and breed fish at a place where water introduced into the recycling inlet passes; a cage mount frame mounted therein with the cages; a circulation pump for circulating water, which is discharged to the recycling outlet of the cage, to the recycling inlet; and a position setting recycling pipe configured to have a plurality of outlet insertion holes inserted therein with the outlet forming protrusion of the cage mounted in the cage mount frame, form intervals between the cage when inserting the outlet forming protrusion into the outlet insertion hole, have a flow passage formed in the shape of a tube entirely closed at an upper part thereof for enabling the water discharged to the recycling outlet to flow toward the recycling inlet for circulation, and having an insertion hole connecting part opened at a portion of an upper part of the flow passage while connecting one recycling outlet to another recycling outlet so as to easily clean the flow passage. The fish breeding apparatus of the present invention>of the present invention can systematically breed and manage experimental fish in a massive and healthy state and easily set the intervals between the cages, thereby preventing a movement of the cage, so that a maintenance is convenient.

Description

[0001] APPARATUS FOR FISH BREEDING [0002]

The present invention relates to a device for breeding fish for use in a laboratory or a measurement room.

In general, fish breeding has been classified into ornamental and edible. Recently, fish have been breeding for experimental purposes such as water pollution measurement, toxic substance inspection, drug safety inspection.

In recent years, experiments using mice have been conducted using fish.

The most widely used species for experimental use is 'zebrasfish (Danio rerio)'.

Zebrafish is a small fish of Indian origin and has a vertebrate, similar to human genes, and is increasingly used in research in medicine.

Another reason zebrafish is used is because it has been able to select mutants through fruit fly, but it is possible through zebrafish, and it is possible to observe blood flow and heart beating.

This is because it is cheaper than the experiment using expensive mice raised in the cage (10), and it is also advantageous in securing a large number of individuals.

However, in order to use fish such as zebrafish as an experiment, it is necessary to breed in a healthy state.

In the past, however, there was no apparatus capable of professionally breeding experimental fish.

Korean Patent Registration No. 10-0292676 (Filtering water supply line and apparatus and method of the fish breeding tank) and Korean Patent No. 10-1543205 (Welfare-type breeding tank having a fish rest space) have been found. However, This technique is not suitable for use.

As a result, it is difficult to secure a fish which can be used for the experiment, and the accuracy of the experiment is also deteriorated.

Korea Patent No. 10-0292676 Korea Patent No. 10-1543205

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide an experimental fish rearing apparatus capable of breeding and managing a fish which can be used for the experiment in a healthy manner in a large quantity.

In the present invention, a plurality of cages are provided and the fish are raised in each cage. The circulation pump circulates the water in the cage to the outside of the cage and then flows back into the cage. It should be kept healthy and systematically managed.

In addition, the projection of the outlet of the cage is inserted into the outlet insertion hole of the position setting / return pipe, so that the interval between the cages can be easily set, and the movement of the cage is prevented to facilitate the management.

In addition, the upper portion of the position-setting / returning pipe forming the flow path is formed in a blocked shape so as to prevent foreign matter from entering, and one of the return flow outlet and another return flow outlet is connected, So that the flow path can be easily cleaned through the insertion hole connection portion and the water quality can be easily managed through the insertion hole connection portion.

The fish breeding device of the present invention has a water inlet and a water outlet, and the water outlet is formed in a protruding outlet forming protrusion. The water is fed to the water inlet to the water inlet, And has a plurality of cages forming a space.

In addition, it has a cage seat frame in which a plurality of cages are laid.

The circulation pump has a circulation pump for circulating the water discharged to the circulation outlet of the cage to the circulation inlet.

In addition, a plurality of discharge port insertion holes into which the discharge port forming protrusions of the cage accommodated in the cage face frame are inserted are formed, so that the interval between the cages is set by inserting the discharge port forming protrusions into the discharge port insertion holes, A flow path is formed for flowing the fluid in the direction of the flow-in water inlet for circulation, and a channel-shaped flow path is formed in which the upper part is shut off as a whole. And a position-setting / returning pipe having an insertion hole connecting portion which is opened so as to facilitate cleaning of the flow path.

The fish breeding device according to the present invention has a plurality of cages and fishes are kept in each cage. The water in the cage is discharged to the outside of the cage by the circulation pump and then circulated to the cage again. There is a characteristic that it is able to breed in a large quantity and manage it systematically.

Especially, it is possible to manage and manage fishes with different characteristics for each cage, so that even if many kinds of fish are raised, they can be systematically managed.

In addition, since the outlet forming holes of the cage are inserted into the outlet insertion hole of the position setting / return pipe, the interval between the cages can be easily set, thereby preventing the movement of the cage.

In addition, the upper portion of the position-setting / returning pipe that forms the flow path is blocked to prevent the foreign matter from being introduced. In order to prevent the foreign matter from being introduced, By having the connection part, the flow path can be easily cleaned through the insertion hole connection part and the water quality can be easily managed through the connection part.

In addition, there is further provided a water purifying device for removing foreign matter from supplied ground water or tap water, and a purified water storage tank filled with water via a water purification device, and a part of the water circulated through the cage is discarded, When water is supplied from the water storage tank and replenished, the water quality can be continuously stabilized and the fish can be maintained in a healthy manner.

In addition, a filter for filtering the foreign matter before the water discharged into the water outlet is introduced into the water inlet, and a sterilizing lamp for sterilizing the water via the filter by irradiating the water, .

In addition, if each terminal has an identifier for identifying each cage and an identifier is input or recognized and data for the identifier is displayed, the number of cages can be increased and the system can be more systematically managed.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing a state in which the right side of a cage frame is cut,
2 is a schematic view for explaining a cage which is a constituent element of the present invention
3 is a schematic view for explaining the insertion of the outlet forming protrusion of the cage into the outlet insertion hole of the position setting / return pipe, which is a component of the present invention
4 is a schematic view for explaining the cleaning process of the position-setting / return pipe, which is a component of the present invention.
A: Cleaning the bottom of the insertion hole connection
B: The state where the upper part is not opened through the insertion hole connection portion is cleaned
C: The state where the upper part is not opened through the insertion hole connection portion is cleaned

Hereinafter, the technical idea of the present invention will be described more specifically with reference to the accompanying drawings.

It is to be understood, however, that the appended drawings illustrate only typical embodiments of the present invention and are not to be considered as limiting the scope of the invention.

The present invention relates to a fish rearing apparatus.

However, the present invention has an object to provide an experimental fish rearing apparatus capable of cultivating a large number of fish which can be used for the experiment in a healthy manner and conveniently managing them.

To this end, in the present invention, a plurality of cages (10) are provided and the fishes are raised in each cage (10).

The circulation pump 30 causes the water in the cage 10 to be discharged to the outside of the cage 10 and then flowed back into the cage 10 so that a large amount of experimental fish can be maintained in a healthy manner, So that it can be managed.

It is also possible to insert the outlet forming protrusion 13 of the cage 10 into the outlet insertion hole 41 of the position setting and return pipe 40 so that the interval between the cages 10 can be easily set, So as to facilitate management.

In addition, the upper portion of the position-setting / return pipe 40 forming the flow path 42 is formed to be in a cut-off shape so as to prevent foreign matter from being introduced into the pipe 40. One of the return water outlet 12 and the other water return outlet 12 The connection portion 43 is provided with an insertion hole connecting portion 43 which allows the upper portion of the flow path 42 to be opened while being connected to the flow path 42. This facilitates the cleaning of the flow path 42 through the insertion hole connecting portion 43, .

The fish cage of the present invention includes a plurality of cages 10, a cage frame 20, a circulation pump 30, and a position setting / return pipe 40.

The cage 10 constituting the present invention is formed with a water inlet 11 and a water outlet 12 but the water outlet 12 is formed in the protruded outlet forming projection 13.

In addition, a fish breeding space 14 in which fish are located and is fed is formed at a place where water flowing into the water return inlet 11 is allowed to pass.

This fish breeding space 14 has an ordinary size suitable for breeding fish.

However, it is sufficient that the fish is not stressed rather than the size of large fish.

When a large amount of fish is raised in a space, systematic management is difficult. In addition, the breeding fish can be stressed as they compete for food.

Therefore, in order to breed the same amount of fish, it is preferable to use a plurality of cages 10, rather than to use a cage 10 having a large breeding space, good.

The fish breeding space 14 is suitable for breeding about 10 to 20 zebrafish fish.

The fish hatchery of the present invention is well suited to a method using a plurality of cages (10).

The cage frame 20, which is a component of the present invention, is a component in which a plurality of cages 10 are laid.

Such a cage frame 20 can be realized by using beams of various materials such as iron or synthetic resin.

However, it is preferable that the cage frame 20 is made of a material such as stainless steel which is excellent in corrosion resistance while ensuring durability.

The circulating pump 30 constituting the present invention is a component for forcibly circulating water so that the water discharged to the water discharge outlet 12 of the cage 10 is circulated to the water inlet 11.

In a structure having a plurality of cages 10, the circulation pump 30 causes water to be evenly supplied into the cage 10 to push out the water in the cage 10 to circulate, so that when the cage 10 is placed in a multi- The pump 30 is selected to have an appropriate power output.

That is, the circulation pump 30 can be selected and applied with a suitable capacity according to the quantity of the cage 10.

A plurality of the discharge port insertion holes 41 into which the discharge port forming protrusions 13 of the cage 10 accommodated in the cage frame 20 are inserted are formed in the position setting / When the discharge port forming protrusion 13 is inserted into the insertion hole 41, the interval between the cages 10 is set.

In addition, a flow path 42 is formed to allow the water discharged to the return flow outlet 12 to flow toward the return flow inlet port 11 for circulation, and a channel-shaped flow path 42 is formed, the top of which is shut off as a whole.

However, it is difficult to clean the flow path 42 if the upper part has a channel-shaped flow path which is blocked, thereby making it difficult to ensure clean water quality management.

For this reason, in the present invention, an upper part of the flow path 42 is opened while connecting one of the return flow outlet 12 and the other return flow outlet 12, And has a connecting portion 43.

4, the lower flow path 42 may be cleaned with a cleaning brush such as a toothbrush through the insertion hole connecting portion 43, and the cleaning brush may be laid on an oblique line as shown by B or C in FIG. 4, Can also be cleaned.

In the present invention, it may further comprise a water purification device 50 for removing foreign matter from the supplied ground water or tap water, and a purified water storage tank 60 filled with water via the water purification device 50.

In this structure, a portion of the water circulated via the cage 10 is discarded, and water as much as is discarded can be supplied from the purified water storage tank 60 and replenished.

According to this configuration, the water quality can be stabilized and the fish can be raised in a healthy manner.

In other words, it is necessary to change the circulating water in order to breed the fish to be raised in a healthy manner.

However, if an excessive amount of water is replaced at one time, the fish being fed will be stressed and adversely affect the health of the fish.

Therefore, the circulated water is discarded in small quantities, and the purified water is supplied and replenished as it is abandoned.

This process is preferably performed at a predetermined time interval rather than continuously, and the amount of water to be discarded is preferably 5% or less with respect to the total amount of circulated water.

Preferably 0.5% to 1.5%, and may include a timer valve 70 for discharging a predetermined amount of water.

In the present invention, the filter 80 for filtering the foreign matter before the water discharged to the return water outlet 12 flows into the water return inlet 11, and the water passed through the filter 80, A sterilizing lamp 90 may be further provided.

According to this structure, it is possible to filter the excrements and the like of the fish which are generated in the fish rearing process through the filter 80, and to sterilize the filtered water through the light to further stabilize the water quality, You can breed.

As the sterilizing lamp 90, various known lamps using light such as UV lamps can be used.

The filter 80 can be applied to various known methods capable of filtering foreign matter.

However, it is preferable that the structure of the filter 80 can be checked at any time.

In the present invention, each cage 10 has an identifier 15 for identification and a terminal (not shown) in which data for the identifier 15 is displayed when the identifier 15 is input or recognized And can be implemented in a further form.

In this case, even if the number of the cages 10 is large, more systematic management is possible.

The identifier 15 has a form such as a bar code or a code number.

The terminal is implemented with a means for reading a bar code when the identifier 15 is a bar code.

If the identifier 15 is a code number, the code number may be directly input to the terminal.

The terminal may be configured to be able to update the data by further inputting or modifying the new content in a state in which the data for the identifier 15 is displayed.

The configuration for this can be implemented by applying tablet PC or smart phone technology.

That is, a display structure and an information input method in a terminal can be implemented in the same manner as in a tablet PC or a smart phone.

In this structure, updated data may be transmitted to a separate server and stored.

Accordingly, it is possible to stably manage and secure the data of the specific cage 10.

The width L of the insertion hole connecting portion 43 is smaller than the diameter of the outlet forming protrusion 13 so that the outlet forming protrusion 13 inserted in the outlet insertion hole 41 is inserted into the insertion hole connecting portion 43 ), And it is preferable to reduce the probability of the foreign matter being introduced.

In the present invention, a part of the water circulated through the cage 10 may be discharged at a time point when the water is discarded and discarded so as to be supplied from the purified water storage tank 60 and replenished.

In addition, a pH meter for measuring the pH of the water is further provided. When the measured pH is out of the set numerical value range, a portion of the circulated water is discarded and water is discarded so that it is supplied from the purified water storage tank 60 It is possible.

To this end, it is possible to further include a controller for controlling a valve or a circulation pump for controlling the flow of water.

Such a controller may be implemented in the form of a controller provided in various electronic apparatuses or a central processing unit (CPU) of a computer.

Preferably, water is discharged from the purified water storage tank 60 so that a part of the circulated water is discarded and discarded when the set point and the measured pH are out of the set numerical value range. The amount of water should not exceed the set value range.

In other words, if water is replaced excessively, the fish will be adversely affected.

Therefore, the amount of water that can be exchanged can be set within the set time range, and the water can be returned by reflecting the amount of water discarded and replenished for the purpose of adjusting the pH.

For example, if you set aside 10 liters of water for 24 hours and replenish the purified water with that number, if 7 liters of water is discarded for the purpose of adjusting the pH, regardless of the purpose of adjusting the pH At the time set to replenish the water (for example, 3 pm), only 3 liters of water is discarded and replenished.

Generally, the pH is raised by ammonia and nitrite caused by the excrement of fish, and the pH is lowered by the filtering bacteria, so that the pH is changed.

The method of adding acid or base for pH control can be fed to fish in a state where acid and base are not properly mixed to cause pH shock of fish.

In the present invention, it is preferable that the circulation of water is stopped when water is circulated by the circulation pump (30) at the point of feeding.

In the present invention, when the circulation pump 30 and the heater (not shown, a heater for maintaining the temperature of the water) are disposed in a low-level state (a state where the amount of water is less than a set value) ) Of the circulation pump 30 and the heater can be prevented.

10. Cage
11. Water inlet
12. Water outlet
13. Outlet forming boss
14. Fish breeding ground
15. Identifiers
20. Cage Frame
30. Circulation pump
40. Position setting return piping
41. Outlet hole
42. Euro
43. Insertion hole connection
50. Water purification device
60. Water storage tank
70. Timer valve
80. Filter
90. Sterilization lamp

Claims (5)

In the fish breeding device,
The water return inlet 11 and the water return outlet 12 are formed in the water outlet 11 and the water outlet 12 is formed in the protruded outlet forming projection 13, A plurality of cages (10) forming a fish rearing space (14) in which fish are placed and raised;
A cage frame (20) having a plurality of the cages (10);
A circulation pump 30 for circulating the water discharged to the water discharge port 12 of the cage 10 to the water return inlet 11; And
A plurality of discharge port insertion holes 41 into which the discharge port forming protrusions 13 of the cage 10 to be placed in the cage face frame 20 are inserted are formed so that the discharge port forming projections 13 are formed in the discharge port insertion holes 41 A flow path 42 is formed to allow the interval between the cages 10 to be set so that the water discharged into the return water outlet 12 flows in the direction of the water inlet 11 for circulation, Shaped flow path 42 is formed and an upper part of the flow path 42 is opened while connecting one of the return flow outlet 12 and the other return flow outlet 12, (40) having an insertion hole connecting portion (43) for facilitating the cleaning of the fish.
The method according to claim 1,
A water purification device 50 for removing foreign matter from supplied ground water or tap water;
And a purified water storage tank (60) filled with water via the water purification apparatus (50)
A portion of the water circulated through the cage 10 is discarded and water that is discarded is supplied from the purified water storage tank 60 and replenished.
The method according to claim 1,
A filter (80) for filtering the foreign matter before the water discharged into the return water outlet (12) flows into the water return inlet (11);
And a sterilizing lamp (90) for sterilizing the water passing through the filter (80) by irradiating light.
4. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
Each cage (10) has an identifier (15) for identification
And a terminal for displaying the data of the identifier (15) when the identifier (15) is inputted or recognized.
5. The method of claim 4,
The terminal can update the data by further inputting or modifying the new content in the state that the data for the identifier (15) is displayed, and updating the data.

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