ES1308368U - FISHING MACHINE FOR FISH FARMS (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Fishing machine for fish farms, characterized by being made up of a metal frame (1) controlled from a remote control, essentially rectangular, placed perpendicularly at one end of a rectangular fish pool (2), covering the entire the width of said pool, the frame being supported on moving wheels (3), provided inside with at least one motor and at least one battery, the entire front area being covered by removable meshes (4), to which time it has side bearings (5) that are in a horizontal position when the frame moves along the fish pool, and in a vertical position when raising or lowering the frame to change the fish pool, said frame having a clamping area capable of being joined to an appropriate lifting means such as, for example, a system of pulleys or bars with guide rails, while in the upper area there is a horizontal grid (6). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

FISHING MACHINE FOR FISH FARMS

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The present invention, as indicated in the title, refers to a machine that can be used in fish farms, and more specifically in fish ponds, which, as we will see later, solves several drawbacks present in current systems.

The object of this invention is to provide a until now unknown solution for several problems that will be discussed later, mainly, it is intended to achieve a final result that allows having a mechanism for pushing fish towards the absorption hopper without the need for direct human intervention. in water.

The device in question provides essential novelty features and notable advantages with respect to the means known and used for the same purposes in the current state of the art.

In the operational environment of fish farms, the management of fish in the pools is a critical aspect that directly affects productivity. One of the traditional methods used to direct the fish towards the absorption hopper involves the direct intervention of operators, who, submerged in the water, use nets to propel the fish in the desired direction. Although this technique has been used for years, it is not without significant challenges and limitations.

This traditional practice is characterized by its intrinsic operational inefficiency. The need for direct human intervention implies a limited speed in fish movement, resulting in a slow process prone to interruptions. The lack of precise control over the flow of fish also contributes to uneven distribution within the pool, making the harvesting process even more difficult.

Additionally, manual work in fish pools carries significant risks for the personnel involved. Prolonged exposure to water and adverse environmental conditions can lead to fatigue, heat stress, and even musculoskeletal injuries. Additionally, the presence of unpredictable underwater currents increases the risk of accidents and drowning, jeopardizing the safety and well-being of workers.

It also presents drawbacks from a labor perspective, since it requires more workers to carry out the work.

While the manual fish pushing system is a common practice in fish farms, its effectiveness and viability are increasingly questioned in the context of an industry seeking to improve operational efficiency. The challenges inherent in this approach, including operational inefficiency, risks to staff and labor costs, underline the need to explore more efficient and safer alternatives to fish management in modern fish farms.

The machine that the invention proposes completely satisfactorily solves the problem previously explained, providing a series of advantageous and innovative characteristics, and without this implying any reduction in its performance in other aspects.

The present invention has its field of application in the sector of machines for fish farms.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

In the state of the art we find some documents related to the sector of the invention in question, although none of them fulfill the same function or provide the same advantageous characteristics.

In document ES 2 916 397 A1 we find a magnetic picker for longline gear with hooks and hooks, where the picker comprises a motor linked to a trawler such that it rotates; and comprises a collection body that is interchangeably linked to the drive trunnion and that rotates integrally with it so that the thread is wound around the collection body. It also includes a base that projects from its lower end and is magnetic. It also has a guide, with a magnetic lower surface, that guides the hook, such that when the longline rig is being picked up, the hooks, which are metallic, are attracted by the lower surface and the magnetic base, leaving the hook coiled around the collection body and the hooks arranged on the base.

Document ES 0236085 A1 provides a new rigging system for fishing by trawling and towing at any depth, with all types of boats, characterized in that they include the arrangement of otimon kites in the upper part to achieve an effect analogous to that of buoys or floats and other kites at the bottom to replace the effect of ballast.

Document ES 1018 874 U presents a device for the vertical opening of trawling fishing nets, such as those of the type called bou, essentially characterized in that it is constituted by a hydrodynamic spoiler of laminar material, flexible but resistant, individually integrated by two side walls joined together by at least one transverse partition, in the form of an inverted "U", said sides being provided with eyelets on their lower edge to link them, with conventional means, to the upper part or collar of the cork of the net, as well as other eyelets to link other analogous and adjacent ailerons, constituting between each pair of sides and intermediate partitions some through nozzles in the direction of advance of the net for the sea current.

Although in these and other documents present in the state of the art we find inventions related to fishing or fishing devices, none provide an effective solution like the product that is intended to be protected, leaving the previously mentioned drawbacks unresolved.

Thus we see that until now there was no known pole that, due to its novel characteristics, solves the drawbacks mentioned above both in terms of the cited documents and other inventions or traditional systems that we find in the state of the art.

Taking into consideration the cases mentioned and the combined arguments analyzed, the invention proposed in this document gives rise to a final result in which significant differentiating aspects are provided compared to the current state of the art, and where a series of of advances in already known elements with their corresponding advantages.

In particular:

- It is an easy mechanism to use from a remote control.

- It does not require personnel to enter the fish pool, thus avoiding exposing operators to certain dangers and discomforts.

- It is a highly efficient system.

- Reduces labor costs by requiring fewer workers.

- The same machine can be used for several fish pools.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Thus, the present invention is made up of the following elements: An essentially rectangular metal frame, placed perpendicularly at one of the ends of a rectangular fish pool, covering the entire width of said pool, the frame being supported on wheels of displacement, provided inside with at least one motor and at least one battery, the entire front area being covered by removable meshes, while it also has side bearings that are in a horizontal position when the frame moves along of the fish pool, and in an upright position when raising or lowering the frame to change fish pools. The frame has a fastening area that can be attached to a suitable lifting means such as, for example, a system of pulleys or bars with guide rails, which allows the aforementioned task to be carried out for changing the fish pool. In the upper area there is a horizontal grid that can be walked on, which allows the operator to position himself on the machine to remove or place the meshes in the front area. The entire mechanism works with a remote control.

Its operation is simple. With the remote control, the machine is started, starting from one end of the fish pool to the end of it, traveling its entire length. Because the meshes in the front area are in place, the machine pushes the fish towards the end of the pool where the fish absorption hopper is located. When reaching the end, the meshes are lifted and the machine is returned to the initial area. To change the machine to another pool, it is lifted by an appropriate lifting means and placed in the other fish pool to again repeat the entire process of pushing fish into the hopper.

While the machine moves along the pool the side bearings are in a horizontal position, however, for lifting the machine, they are placed in a vertical position. This makes it easier to move according to the required orientation.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

For a better understanding of this specification, a drawing is attached that, as a non-limiting example, describes a preferred embodiment of the invention:

Figure 1.- Perspective view of the invention in one of the fish pools. Figure 2.- Elevation view of the front face of the invention.

The following numbered elements stand out in these figures:

1. Metal frame.

2. Fish pool.

3. Scroll wheels.

4. Removable meshes.

5. Side bearings.

6. Horizontal grille installed in the upper area of the invention.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

A preferred embodiment of the proposed invention is constituted from the following elements: an essentially rectangular metal frame (1), placed perpendicularly at one of the ends of a rectangular fish pool (2), covering the entire width of said pool, The frame being supported on moving wheels (3), provided inside with at least one motor and at least one battery, the entire front area being covered by removable meshes (4), while also having lateral bearings. (5) They are in a horizontal position when the frame is moved along the fish pool, and in a vertical position when raising or lowering the frame to change fish pools. The frame has a fastening area that can be attached to a suitable lifting means such as, for example, a system of pulleys or bars with guide rails, which allows the aforementioned task to be carried out for changing the fish pool. In the upper area there is a horizontal grid (6) that can be walked on, which allows the operator to position himself on the machine to remove or place the meshes in the front area. The entire mechanism works with a remote control.

Claims (1)

REIV INDICATIONS 1.- Fishing machine for fish farms, characterized by being made up of a metal frame (1) controlled from a remote control, essentially rectangular, placed perpendicularly at one end of a rectangular fish pool (2), covering the entire width of said pool, the frame being supported on moving wheels (3), provided inside with at least one motor and at least one battery, the entire front area being covered by removable meshes (4), At the same time, it has side bearings (5) that are in a horizontal position when the frame moves along the fish pool, and in a vertical position when raising or lowering the frame to change the fish pool, said frame having of a clamping area capable of being joined to an appropriate lifting means such as, for example, a system of pulleys or bars with guide rails, while in the upper area there is a horizontal grid (6).