KR102143340B1 - Device for distributing fish-breeding feed - Google Patents

Abstract

An embodiment of the present invention is a basket that is immersed in water and is located in the water, and forms a receiving space extending from one end to the other end (他端); And a delivery unit extending above the water surface from the basket, wherein the basket comprises: a basket body forming the accommodation space; As an opening, it is formed in the basket body, and includes a basket entrance connected to the receiving space, and the delivery unit includes: an injection unit located at an upper portion of the basket and forming a hollow portion open toward the upper portion; And it includes a connection pipe extending from the injection unit leading to the basket body, and feed is provided to the injection unit and accommodated in the accommodation space of the basket body through the connection pipe, it is possible to provide a fish feed distribution device. .

Description

Fish feed distribution device {DEVICE FOR DISTRIBUTING FISH-BREEDING FEED}

The present invention relates to a fish feed distribution device, and more particularly, to a device for providing feed to fish in water.

For raising ornamental (fish tank) and aquaculture fish, feed (fish food) may be provided on the water surface. A portion of the feed spread on the water surface can be consumed by the fish. On the other hand, a significant portion of the feed sprayed on the surface can sink to the floor.

Feed that has settled on the floor can spoil. Decayed feed can cause water pollution. Therefore, it may be necessary to reduce the amount of feed that is deposited on the bottom while the fish consumes feed underwater. If this need is achieved, reduction in water pollution and feed purchase costs can be expected.

US 5975021 A

The technical problem to be achieved by the present invention is to provide a fish feed distribution device that stably supplies feed in water.

The technical problem to be achieved by the present invention is not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description. There will be.

According to one aspect of the present invention, the present invention is submerged in water and located in the water, and a basket forming a receiving space extending from one end to the other end (他端); And a delivery unit extending above the water surface from the basket, wherein the basket comprises: a basket body forming the accommodation space; As an opening, it is formed in the basket body, and includes a basket entrance connected to the receiving space, and the delivery unit includes: an injection unit located at an upper portion of the basket and forming a hollow portion open toward the upper portion; And it includes a connection pipe extending from the injection unit leading to the basket body, and feed is provided to the injection unit and accommodated in the accommodation space of the basket body through the connection pipe, it is possible to provide a fish feed distribution device. .

The fish feed distribution device according to an embodiment of the present invention can stably supply feed in water.

It should be understood that the effects of the present invention are not limited to the above-described effects, and include all effects that can be deduced from the configuration of the invention described in the detailed description or claims of the present invention.

1 is a view showing a fish feed distribution apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a view showing a supply unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 to 6 are views showing various embodiments of a basket.
7 is a block diagram showing a fish feed distribution device.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention may be implemented in a number of different forms, and therefore is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In addition, in order to clearly describe the present invention in the drawings, parts irrelevant to the description are omitted, and like reference numerals are assigned to similar parts throughout the specification.

Throughout the specification, when a part is said to be "connected (connected, contacted, coupled)" to another part, it is not only "directly connected", but also "indirectly connected" with another member in between. "It includes the case where it is. In addition, when a part "includes" a certain component, it means that other components may be further provided, not excluding other components unless otherwise specified.

The terms used in the present specification are only used to describe specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In the present specification, terms such as "comprise" or "have" are intended to designate the presence of features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, but one or more other features. It is to be understood that the presence or addition of elements or numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof does not preclude in advance.

Referring to FIG. 1, a fish feed distribution apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be installed underwater. The fish feed distribution device 100 may be referred to as a “fish feed distribution system”. The fish feed distribution device 100 may include a basket 200 and a delivery unit 300.

The basket 200 may be installed in the water 40. For example, the basket 200 may be installed in a farm. The basket 200 can be submerged in water. The basket 200 can maintain a state immersed in water 40. The basket 200 may be connected to a fixture 510 installed on the spoon 20. For example, the basket 200 may be fixed to the fixture 510.

The basket 200 may include a basket body 210. The basket body 210 may have rigidity. The basket body 210 may be resistant to corrosion in an underwater environment. For example, the basket body 210 may include reinforced plastic. For example, the basket body 210 may include stainless steel. For example, the basket body 210 may include tempered glass. The basket body 210 may be made of a transparent material. For example, the basket body 210 may include glass or transparent plastic.

The basket body 210 may have an overall streamlined shape. For example, the basket body 210 may have a streamlined shape that is connected from one end to the other end (他端). The basket body 210 may form an accommodation space therein. In the receiving space formed in the basket body 210, the feed 50 may be located. The receiving space formed in the basket body 210 may be communicated with the outside at one end and the other end. The basket body 210 may have various shapes other than a streamlined shape. For example, the basket body 210 may have a rectangular parallelepiped shape as a whole. For example, the basket body 210 may have a shape of a quadrangular pyramid or a triangular pyramid with an attachment facing downward as a whole.

It may include an upper body 210a and a lower body 210b. The lower body 210b may be fixed to the fixture 510. For example, the lower body 210b may be fixed to the fixture 510 by the support 520. The lower body 210b may form an accommodation space open toward the upper portion. For example, the feed 50 may be located in an accommodation space formed in the lower body 210b. Fish 30 can eat feed 50. The lower body 210b may be concave toward the upper part.

The upper body 210a may be positioned above the lower body 210b. The upper body 210a may be connected to the lower body 210b. The upper body 210a may be integrally formed with the lower body 210b. The upper body 210a may form an accommodation space open toward the lower side. The upper body 210a may have a shape that is convex toward the top as a whole.

The basket body 210 may form basket entrances 211 and 213. The basket entrances 211 and 213 can communicate inside and outside the basket body 210 as openings. The basket entrances 211 and 213 may be connected to an accommodation space formed in the basket body 210.

Although not shown in FIG. 1, a door 290 (refer to FIG. 7) may be installed at the basket entrances 211 and 213. The door 290 (refer to FIG. 7) is installed on the basket body 210 to open and close the basket entrances 211 and 213.

The basket entrances 211 and 213 may be formed in plural. For example, the basket entrances 211 and 213 may form a basket entrance 211 and a basket exit 213. The basket inlet 211 may be formed at one end (一端, an end) of the basket body 210. The basket inlet 211 may be formed between the upper body 210a and the lower body 210b. The basket inlet 211 may have a shape of a hole or an opening. The fish 30 may enter the inside of the basket body 210 through the basket inlet 211. The fish 30 that have entered the basket body 210 can eat the feed 50.

The basket outlet 213 may be formed at the other end of the basket body 210. The basket outlet 213 may be located opposite the basket inlet 211. The basket outlet 213 may be symmetrical with the basket inlet 211. The basket outlet 213 may be formed between the upper body 210a and the lower body 210b. The basket outlet 213 may have a shape of a hole or an opening. The fish 30 that has eaten the feed 50 may go out to the outside of the basket body 210 through the basket outlet 213.

The basket body 210 may form a feed inlet 215 (see FIG. 3 ). For example, the feed inlet 215 (refer to FIG. 3) may be formed in the upper body 210a. The feed inlet 215 (see FIG. 3) may be connected to the delivery unit 300. The basket body 210 may be in communication with the delivery unit 300 through a feed inlet 215 (see FIG. 3 ). The basket body 210 may be connected to the delivery unit 300 at the feed inlet 215 (see FIG. 3 ).

The delivery unit 300 may include an injection unit 320 and a connection pipe 310. The injection part 320 may be located above the basket 200. At least a portion of the injection unit 320 may be located above the water surface. For example, the upper portion of the injection unit 320 may be located above the water surface.

The injection part 320 may form a hollow part. The hollow part of the injection part 320 may be opened at both ends. For example, the hollow portion of the injection unit 320 may extend from the top to the bottom. The hollow portion of the injection unit 320 may have a cross-sectional area that decreases from the top to the bottom. For example, the injection unit 320 may have a funnel shape. Feed 50 may be provided to the injection unit 320.

The injection unit 320 may be fixed to an external object. For example, the injection unit 320 may be connected to the buoy 530. For example, the injection unit 320 may be fixed to the buoy 530 by the buoy fixing member 540. The buoy 530 may float on the water 40. The density of the buoy 530 may be less than that of the water 40. The buoy 530 may provide buoyancy to the injection unit 320.

The connection pipe 310 may extend from the injection part 320 and lead to the basket body 210. The connecting pipe 310 can be flexible. That is, the connection pipe 310 may be flexible (可撓性). For example, the connector 310 may be formed of a polymer material. The connection pipe 310 may be integrally formed with the injection part 320.

The connection pipe 310 may be a passage through which the feed 50 is transported. The feed 50 provided to the injection unit 320 may pass through the connection pipe 310 and may be located inside the basket body 210. The feed 50 seated in the basket body 210 may be released into the water 40. That is, the size of the feed 50 located inside the basket body 210 may be smaller than the size of the feed 50 before being provided to the injection unit 320.

When the feed 50 is sprayed on the water surface, the fish 30 may rush toward the feed 50 in response to the feed 50. Some of the feed 50 sprayed on the water surface may be located on the spoon 20 by sinking. The feed 50 located on the spoon 20 may not be easily consumed by the fish 30. The feed 50, which is located in the spoon 20 for a long time, may rot. Decayed feed 50 may cause contamination in water. Water pollution can worsen the habitat environment of the fish 30.

When the feed 50 is provided inside the basket body 210, the fish 30 may enter the basket body 210 to eat the feed 50 and go out of the basket body 210. The feed 50 located inside the basket body 210 may be easily consumed by the fish 30. The fish feed distribution apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention can prevent contamination of the underwater environment in which the fish 30 inhabit.

Referring to FIG. 2, the supply unit 400 may be installed on the buoy 530. The supply unit 400 may be combined with the delivery unit 300. The supply unit 400 may provide feed 50 (see FIG. 1) to the delivery unit 300.

The supply unit 400 may include a housing 410. The housing 410 may be installed on the buoy 530. The housing 410 may store feed 50 (refer to FIG. 1 ). The housing 410 may accommodate components constituting the supply unit 400.

The supply unit 400 may include a feed distribution unit 420. The feed distribution unit 420 may be referred to as a “feed distribution pipe”. The feed distribution unit 420 may have a pipe shape. The feed distribution unit 420 may extend from the housing 410 and face the injection unit 320. The feed 50 (refer to FIG. 1) provided from the housing 410 may be delivered to the injection unit 320 through the feed distribution unit 420.

At least a part of the feed 50 (see FIG. 1) delivered to the injection unit 320 may reach the basket body 210 (see FIG. 1) through the connection pipe 310. The inner surface of the delivery unit 300 may be wetted by the floating water 40. A portion of the feed 50 (see FIG. 1) passing through the delivery unit 300 may be attached to the inner surface of the delivery unit 300.

The supply unit 400 may include a water providing unit 430. The water supply unit 430 may have a pipe shape. The water supply unit 430 may extend from the housing 410 and face the injection unit 320. The water providing unit 430 may provide water 40 to the injection unit 320. The water 40 provided to the injection unit 320 by the water supply unit 430 may remove the feed 50 (see FIG. 1) attached to the inner surface of the delivery unit 300.

The supply unit 400 may include a pump 450 (see FIG. 7 ). The pump 450 (refer to FIG. 7) may draw water 40 located outside the housing 410 and deliver it to the water providing unit 430. The water providing unit 430 may inject water delivered from the pump 450 (see FIG. 7) to the injection unit 320. The pump 450 (refer to FIG. 7) may be installed in the housing 410.

The supply unit 400 may include a feed dispenser. The feed dispenser 460 (see FIG. 7) may store feed 50 (see FIG. 1 ). The feed dispenser 460 (see FIG. 7) may provide the stored feed 50 (see FIG. 1) to the feed distribution unit 420. The feed dispenser 460 (see FIG. 7) may provide a preset amount (量) of feed 50 (see FIG. 1) to the feed distribution unit 420 at a preset time. The feed dispenser 460 (refer to FIG. 7) may be installed in the housing 410.

Referring to FIG. 3, the basket 200 may include a lure unit 230. The luer unit 230 may be coupled to the basket body 210. For example, the luer unit 230 may be adjacent to the basket inlet 211.

The luer unit 230 may include a lamp that emits light of a specific wavelength. In this sense, the Luer unit 230 may be referred to as a Luer lamp. The luer unit 230 may include a blue LED that emits blue light. For example, the Luer unit 230 may provide light having a wavelength of 460 nm to 470 nm. The lure unit 230 may attract fish 30 (see FIG. 1) to the basket inlet 211.

The basket 200 may include a sensor unit 240. The sensor unit 240 may be adjacent to the basket inlet 211. The sensor unit 240 may be installed on the basket body 210. The sensor unit 240 may detect a fish 30 (refer to FIG. 1) passing through the basket inlet 211. Although not shown in the drawing, the sensor unit 240 may be adjacent to the basket outlet 213. The sensor unit 240 adjacent to the basket outlet 213 may detect a fish 30 (refer to FIG. 1) passing through the basket outlet 213. The sensor unit 240 may include a camera, an image sensor, and a motion sensor. The sensor unit 240 may detect the approach of the fish 30 (see FIG. 1). When the sensor unit 240 detects the approach of the fish 30 (see FIG. 1), the controller 610 (see FIG. 7) operates the luer unit 230 to transfer the fish 30 (see FIG. 1) to the basket body 210 ).

The basket 200 may include a sterilization unit 250. The sterilization unit 250 may be installed in the basket body 210. For example, the sterilization unit 250 may be installed inside the basket body 210. The sterilization unit 250 may include an ultraviolet lamp. The sterilization unit 250 may provide ultraviolet rays to the inside of the basket body 210.

The sterilization unit 250 may be operated based on the “access information of the fish 30 (refer to FIG. 1)” acquired through the sensor unit 240. For example, when the fish 30 (refer to FIG. 1) is located inside the basket body 210, the operation mode of the sterilization unit 250 may be a first operation mode. The first operation mode of the sterilization unit 250 may be a rest mode. In the first operation mode, the sterilization unit 250 may not provide ultraviolet rays.

For example, if the fish 30 (refer to FIG. 1) is not located inside the basket body 210, the operation mode of the sterilization unit 250 may be a second operation mode. In the second operation mode, the sterilization unit 250 may provide ultraviolet rays. In the second operation mode, the feed 50 (see FIG. 1) located inside the basket body 210 may be sterilized by ultraviolet rays.

Referring to FIG. 4, the basket 200 may include a mesh 260. The mesh 260 may be formed on the bottom surface of the basket body 210. The mesh 260 may be formed, for example, on the lower body 210b.

The mesh 260 may have a net shape. The mesh 260 may form a hole of a predetermined size or less. The feed 50 (see FIG. 1) seated on the mesh 260 may be dissolved in water over time. The feed 50 (refer to FIG. 1) left for a long time inside the basket body 210 may be decayed. The decayed feed 50 (see FIG. 1) may contaminate the internal environment of the basket body 210.

The size of the feed dissolved in water 50 (refer to FIG. 1) may be smaller than the size of the feed 50 (see FIG. 1) before biting. The bite loose feed 50 (see FIG. 1) may pass through the mesh 260. The feed 50 (see FIG. 1) passing through the mesh 260 may be discharged to the outside of the basket body 210.

Referring to FIG. 5A, the basket 200 may include a tray 270. The tray 270 may be installed on the basket body 210. For example, the tray 270 may be installed on the lower body 210b. A portion of the tray 270 may be located under the mesh 260. The mesh 260 may be positioned between the tray 270 and the upper body 210a.

The feed 50 (refer to FIG. 1) located inside the basket body 210 may become smaller as time passes. The smaller feed 50 (see FIG. 1) may pass through the mesh 260 and be discharged to the outside of the basket body 210. Feed 50 (see FIG. 1) discharged to the outside of the basket body 210 may be accumulated in the tray 270.

The basket 200 may be periodically cleaned. For example, the basket 200 may be cleaned by being raised above the water surface. The tray 270 may have a shape of a drawer. For example, a part of the tray 270 may be fixed to the basket body 210, and another part of the tray 270 may be coupled (removably) to a part of the tray 270 as a shape of a drawer. In this case, it may be easy to clean the feed 50 (see FIG. 1) accumulated in the basket 200.

Referring to FIG. 5B, the basket 200 may include a deposition inducing part 280. The deposition induction part 280 may be installed in the basket body 210. The deposition induction part 280 may be located under the basket body 210.

The deposition induction part 280 may form a hollow portion therein. The deposition induction part 280 may have a funnel shape. The hollow part of the deposition induction part 280 may be opened toward the top. The upper opening of the deposition inducing part 280 may accommodate the mesh 260. That is, the mesh 260 may be located in the upper opening of the deposition inducing part 280. The upper opening of the deposition inducing part 280 may be referred to as a first opening.

The lower opening of the deposition induction part 280 may face the spoon 20 (refer to FIG. 1 ). For example, the lower opening of the deposition induction part 280 may be adjacent to the spoon 20 (refer to FIG. 1 ). The lower opening of the deposition inducing part 280 may be referred to as a second opening. The second opening may be located under the first opening. The size of the second opening may be smaller than the size of the first opening.

The feed 50 (refer to FIG. 1) located inside the basket body 210 may become smaller as time passes. The smaller feed 50 (see FIG. 1) may pass through the mesh 260 and be discharged to the outside of the basket body 210. The feed 50 (see FIG. 1) discharged to the outside of the basket body 210 may be accumulated in the spoon 20 (see FIG. 1) along the deposition induction part 280. Since the size of the feed 50 (see FIG. 1) accumulated in the spoon 20 (see FIG. 1) is relatively small, it may be easily deposited on the spoon 20 (see FIG. 1 ).

Referring to FIG. 6, the basket 200 may include a guide 220. The guide 220 may be provided in plurality. For example, the guide 220 may include an inlet guide 221 and an outlet guide 223. The inlet guide 221 may be located at one end of the basket body 210. The exit guide 223 may be located at the other end of the basket body 210.

The inlet guide 221 may extend from one end of the basket body 210 toward the inside of the basket body 210. The inlet guide 221 may form a basket inlet 211. The inlet guide 221 may form a hollow part. The hollow portion of the inlet guide 221 may be formed from one end of the inlet guide 221 along the other end. One end of the inlet guide 221 may be connected to one end of the basket body 210. The other end of the inlet guide 221 may form a basket inlet 211.

The inlet guide 221 may have a width that becomes narrower from one end of the inlet guide 221 to the other end. Due to this shape of the inlet guide 221, the fish 30 (see FIG. 1) can be easily introduced from the outside into the inside of the basket body 210 through the inlet guide 221. Due to this shape of the inlet guide 221, the fish 30 (see FIG. 1) may not be easily discharged from the inside of the basket body 210 to the outside through the inlet guide 221. The entrance guide 221 may guide the fish 30 (see FIG. 1) from the outside of the basket body 210 to the inside.

The luer unit 230 (refer to FIG. 3) may be installed on the entrance guide 221. The lure unit 230 (see FIG. 3) installed on the inlet guide 221 may attract fish 30 (see FIG. 1) to the inlet guide 221.

The exit guide 223 may extend from the other end of the basket body 210 toward the outside of the basket body 210. The outlet guide 223 may form a basket outlet 213. The outlet guide 223 may form a hollow part. The middle portion of the outlet guide 223 may be formed from one end of the outlet guide 223 along the other end. One end of the outlet guide 223 may be connected to the other end of the basket body 210. The other end of the outlet guide 223 may form a basket outlet 213.

The exit guide 223 may have a width that becomes narrower from one end of the exit guide 223 to the other end. Due to this shape of the exit guide 223, the fish 30 (see FIG. 1) can be easily discharged from the inside of the basket body 210 to the outside through the exit guide 223. Due to this shape of the outlet guide 223, the fish 30 (see FIG. 1) may not easily flow into the basket body 210 from the outside to the inside through the outlet guide 223. The exit guide 223 may guide the fish 30 (refer to FIG. 1) from the inside of the basket body 210 to the outside.

7 may be described together with FIGS. 1 to 6. Components of the fish feed distribution device 100 shown in FIG. 7 may not represent all the components necessary to configure the fish feed distribution device. For example, the delivery unit 300 shown in FIG. 1 may not be displayed in FIG. 7. 7 may be described centering on the control unit 610. That is, FIG. 7 may display the controller 610 and the components connected to the controller 610.

Referring to FIG. 7, the fish feed distribution apparatus 100 may include a controller 610. The control unit 610 may be implemented by a circuit board, a computer, or an electronic component. The control unit 610 may have arithmetic capability. The control unit 610 may be located in the housing 410.

The fish feed distribution device 100 may include a communication unit 620. The communication unit 620 may communicate with an external device. The communication unit 620 may be located in the housing 410. The communication unit 620 may receive a command signal or an input signal from a user. The communication unit 620 may provide the first signal S1 to the control unit 610. The first signal S1 may include information on the operation of the fish feed distribution device 100.

The supply unit 400 may include a pump 450. The pump 450 may receive a second signal S2 from the control unit 610. The second signal S2 may include information on the operation of the pump 450. The second signal S2 may be based on the first signal S1. Alternatively, the second signal S2 may be based on the fifth signal S5. Alternatively, the second signal S2 may be generated by a program driven by the control unit 610.

The pump 450 may operate based on the second signal S2. When the pump 450 receives the second signal S2 including the operation start command of the pump 450, the pump 450 operates to draw water 40 (refer to FIG. 2) to the water providing unit 430. Can provide. When the pump 450 receives the second signal S2 including a command to stop the operation of the pump 450, the operation of the pump 450 may be stopped.

The supply unit 400 may include a feed dispenser 460. The feed dispenser 460 may receive a third signal S3 from the control unit 610. The third signal S3 may include information on the operation of the feed dispenser 460. The third signal S3 may be based on the first signal S1. Alternatively, the third signal S3 may be based on the fifth signal S5. Alternatively, the third signal S3 may be generated by a program driven by the control unit 610.

The feed dispenser 460 may be operated based on the third signal S3. When the feed dispenser 460 receives a third signal S3 including an operation start command of the feed dispenser 460, the feed dispenser 460 can provide the stored feed 50 to the feed distribution unit 420. have. When the feed dispenser 460 receives the third signal S3 including an operation stop command of the feed dispenser 460, the operation of the feed dispenser 460 may be stopped.

The supply unit 400 may be operated by a program built into the control unit 610 or operated by an external input. For example, the supply unit 400 can be operated at a programmed time or situation. For example, when the control unit 610 obtains an operation instruction through the communication unit 620, the supply unit 400 may be operated according to the operation instruction.

The luer unit 230 may receive the fourth signal S4 from the control unit 610. The fourth signal S4 may include information on the operation of the Luer unit 230. The fourth signal S4 may be based on the first signal S1. Alternatively, the fourth signal S4 may be based on the fifth signal S5. Alternatively, the fourth signal S4 may be generated by a program driven by the control unit 610.

The luer unit 230 may be operated based on the fourth signal S4. When the luer unit 230 receives the fourth signal S4 including an operation start command of the luer unit 230, the luer unit 230 may generate light of a specific band wavelength. For example, the luer unit 230 may emit blue light. When the Luer unit 230 receives the fourth signal S4 including a command to stop the operation of the Luer unit 230, the operation (light emission) of the Luer unit 230 may be stopped.

The sensor unit 240 may provide a fifth signal S5 to the control unit 610. The fifth signal S3 may include information on entering or leaving the basket body 210 of the fish 30. The controller 610 may generate a plurality of command signals S2, S3, S4, S6, and S7 based on the fifth signal S5.

The sterilization unit 250 may receive a sixth signal S6 from the control unit 610. The sixth signal S6 may include information on the operation of the Luer unit 230. The sixth signal S6 may be based on the first signal S1. Alternatively, the sixth signal S6 may be based on the fifth signal S5. Alternatively, the sixth signal S7 may be generated by a program driven by the control unit 610.

The sterilization unit 250 may be operated based on the sixth signal S6. When the sterilization unit 250 receives the sixth signal S6 including an operation start command of the sterilization unit 250, the sterilization unit 250 may be operated. When the sterilization unit 250 is operated, the inside of the basket body 210 may be sterilized. For example, the sterilization unit 250 may irradiate ultraviolet rays into the basket body 210. When the sterilization unit 250 receives the sixth signal S6 including an operation stop command of the sterilization unit 250, the operation of the sterilization unit 250 may be stopped.

The door 290 may receive the seventh signal S7 from the control unit 610. The seventh signal S7 may include information on the operation of the door 290. The seventh signal S7 may be based on the first signal S1. Alternatively, the seventh signal S7 may be based on the fifth signal S5. Alternatively, the seventh signal S7 may be generated by a program driven by the control unit 610.

The door 290 may be operated based on the seventh signal S7. When the door 290 receives a seventh signal S7 including an open/close command of the basket entrances 211 and 213, the door 290 may be operated. When the door 290 receives a seventh signal S7 including an open command for the basket entrances 211 and 213, the door 290 may open the basket entrances 211 and 213. When the door 290 receives the seventh signal S7 including a shielding command for the basket entrances 211 and 213, the door 290 may shield the basket entrances 211 and 213.

The operation of the basket 200 may be coupled to the operation of the supply unit 400. For example, when feed 50 (refer to FIG. 1) is supplied to the basket 200, the lure unit 230 is operated to attract fish into the basket 200. The sensor unit 240 may detect fish entering and leaving the basket 200. The sterilization unit 250 may be controlled by the control unit 610 to be operated when there is no fish in the basket 200. The door 290 may be controlled by the control unit 610 to close when the sterilization unit 250 is operating. The door 290 may be controlled by the controller 610 to open when the sterilization unit 250 is not operated.

The above description of the present invention is for illustration only, and those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can understand that the present invention can be easily modified into other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features of the present invention. will be. Therefore, it should be understood that the embodiments described above are illustrative and non-limiting in all respects. For example, each component described as a single type may be implemented in a distributed manner, and similarly, components described as being distributed may also be implemented in a combined form.

The scope of the present invention is indicated by the following claims, and all modifications or variations derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalent concepts should be interpreted to be included in the scope of the present invention.

100: fish feed distribution device 200: basket
210: basket body 220: guide
230: luer unit 240: sensor unit
250: sterilization unit 260: mesh
270: tray 280: sedimentation guide unit
300: delivery unit 310: connector
320: injection unit 400: supply unit
410: housing 420: feed distribution unit
430: water supply unit

Claims (13)

A basket that is immersed in water and located in the water, and forms an accommodation space extending from one end to the other end; And
Including a delivery unit extending above the water surface in the basket,
The basket,
A basket body forming the accommodation space;
As an opening, it is formed in the basket body and includes a basket entrance connected to the accommodation space,
The basket entrance,
An opening, formed at one end of the basket body, and connected to the receiving space; And
As an opening, formed at the other end of the basket body, connected to the receiving space, and including a basket outlet positioned opposite the basket inlet,
The basket,
A sensor unit adjacent to the basket entrance, installed in the basket body, and detecting fish entering and leaving the basket body;
A lure unit adjacent to the basket entrance, installed in the basket body, and providing light of a specific band wavelength, but including a blue LED providing light of a wavelength of 460nm to 470nm according to fish detection;
An inlet guide positioned at the entrance of the basket and formed at one end of the basket body;
An outlet guide positioned at the outlet of the basket and formed at the other end of the basket body;
A mesh forming at least a part of a lower surface of the inlet guide and forming a hole of a predetermined size or less;
A sedimentation guide portion located under the mesh, connected to the basket body, having a first opening formed at an upper side and a second opening formed at a lower side, and having a funnel shape; And
Including; a tray positioned below the mesh, partly fixed to the basket body, and another part as a drawer shape, detachably coupled to the part,
The mesh,
Located in the first opening,
The first opening,
It is formed larger than the second opening,
The delivery unit,
An injection part positioned on the upper part of the basket and forming a hollow part opened toward the upper part; And
It includes a connection pipe extending from the injection part and leading to the basket body,
Feed is provided to the injection unit and is accommodated in the receiving space of the basket body through the connection pipe,
Fish feed distribution device. delete delete delete delete delete delete delete According to claim 1,
Further comprising a supply unit for spraying the water to the injection portion,
The supply unit,
housing; And
Extending from the housing and facing the injection unit, including a water providing unit for spraying water to the injection unit,
Fish feed distribution device. The method of claim 9,
The supply unit,
It is installed in the housing, is connected to the water supply unit, comprising a pump for supplying to the water supply unit by drawing water located outside the injection unit,
Fish feed distribution device. The method of claim 10,
The supply unit,
Comprising a feed distribution pipe extending from the housing toward the injection unit, and transferring the feed from the housing to the injection unit,
Fish feed distribution device. The method of claim 11,
The supply unit,
It is installed in the housing, is connected to the feed distribution pipe, stores the feed, and comprises a feed dispenser (dispenser) for delivering the feed to the distribution pipe,
Fish feed distribution device. The method of claim 12,
The feed dispenser and the pump is electrically connected, further comprising a control unit for driving the dispenser and the pump,
Fish feed distribution device.

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