JPH04106969U - Container for transporting live fish - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To facilitate the transportation of live fish by truck. [Structure] A fish cage 2, a cooling device 3, a filtration device 4, and a generator 5 are provided on the upper surface of a substrate 1 that can be placed on the upper surface of a truck bed. From the generator 5, an electric cooling device 3 and a filtration device 4
At the same time, the water in the fish tank 2 is maintained at an appropriate temperature by energizing the
Removes dirt from water to keep it clean.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

The container for transporting live fish according to this invention is capable of transporting various types of fish in a live state by truck. It is used to transport the raw materials to the point of consumption.

0002

[Conventional technology]

Due to consumers' preference for luxury products, fish caught by fishing boats or farmed are becoming less viable. Increasingly, there are many opportunities to transport raw materials to the point of consumption in their original condition. Transporting live fish like this If the fish is placed in an aquarium, the water (often seawater) stored in the aquarium is Oxygen (air) is blown into the water, and the water is kept at a low temperature (this varies greatly depending on the type of fish). If the fish originates from the north, it must be kept at a temperature of 5 to 10 degrees Celsius during transportation. Must be.

0003 For this reason, as disclosed in Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 55-29477, etc., A pump blows air into the water in the aquarium to supply a sufficient amount of oxygen to the water. At the same time, live fish were transported with ice placed in the water.

0004

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

When transporting live fish as described above, if the transport distance (transport time) is short, However, if the transportation distance becomes long, it may be necessary to add ice or even water during the transportation process. will need to be replaced.

[0005] These operations will not be carried out except in special cases, such as when there is a relay station in an appropriate location. Normally this must be done by truck drivers, but drivers who drive long distances It is not desirable to have workers perform these tasks from the perspective of improving the working environment. Moreover, Adding ice and replacing water at the appropriate time requires skill, so in recent years manual labor has been The current situation is that they are strongly affected by the shortage.

[0006] The container for transporting live fish of this invention was conceived in consideration of the above-mentioned circumstances. Ru.

[0007]

[Means to solve the problem]

The container for transporting live fish of this invention is large enough to be placed on the bed of a transport truck. On this substrate, there is a fish cage and a water tank for cooling the water stored in the fish cage. an electric cooling device, an electric filtration device to purify the water, and a cooling device for these. It consists of a generator for supplying power to the device and the filtration device.

[0008]

[Effect]

In the case of the container for transporting live fish of the present invention constructed as described above, electricity is supplied from a generator. The supplied and operated cooling system adjusts the water temperature in the cage to the appropriate value and maintains the same temperature. The filtration device, which is operated by the electricity supplied from the above-mentioned generator, cleans the water inside the fish tank. Water remains clean.

[0009]

【Example】

1 and 2 show a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration; FIG. 2 is a circuit diagram.

0010 The substrate 1 has a size that allows it to be placed on the bed of a transportation truck, and also has a size that allows it to be placed on the bed of a transportation truck. -The entire container for transporting live fish can be lifted and lowered onto the loading platform using a lift, etc. As such, it has sufficient rigidity.

[0011] On such a substrate 1, there is a fish cage 2 and a water tank for cooling the water stored in this fish cage 2. an electric cooling device 3, an electric filtration device 4 for purifying the water, and A generator 5 for supplying electric power to the cooling device 3 and the filtration device 4 is provided.

0012 The fish cage 2 is constructed by combining an inner wall 6 and an outer wall 7, each of which is formed into a cylindrical shape. Between the outer circumferential surface of the inner wall 6 and the inner circumferential surface of the outer wall 7, there is provided a reservoir for containing water for swimming the fish. A reservoir 8 is provided. In the illustrated embodiment, the inner wall 6 and outer wall 7 are A shape in which each pair of semicircular arc parts is connected at both ends with a pair of straight parts. The planar shape of the storage section 8 is made into an oval shape, and the upper opening of the storage section 8 is made into an oval shape. An oval-shaped lid 29 is provided for opening and closing.

[0013] The cooling device 3 also includes a motor 10 that rotates based on electricity supplied from a power supply unit 9. The compressor 12 driven via the belt 11 and the compressor A condenser 13 that radiates heat and condenses the refrigerant discharged from the refrigerant 12, and this condenser An expansion valve 14 for rapidly expanding the liquid refrigerant discharged from the server 13; After evaporating the refrigerant discharged from the expansion valve 14, the evaporator returns it to the compressor 12. It is composed of a porator 15.

[0014] By disposing a heat exchange tube 16 around the evaporator 15, this evaporator The evaporator 15 part has a double pipe structure, and the refrigerant flowing inside the evaporator 15 , the water flowing inside the heat exchange tube 16 can be cooled freely.

[0015] On the other hand, the bottom of the fish tank 2 and one end of the heat exchange tube 16 are connected to the feeding tube. The tube 17 connects the other end of the heat exchange tube 16 and the discharge port provided on the side of the fish tank 2. 18 and 18 are connected to each other by a return tube 19.

[0016] In the middle of the feeding tube 17, a filter is placed in order from the fish tank 2 side. The inside of the fish tank 2 is driven by a filter 20 with a built-in filter and an electric motor 32. a water pump 21 that sucks out the water and sends it out toward the heat exchange tube 16; This water pump 21 and the filter 20 operate an electric filtering device 4. It consists of Further, the discharge ports 18, 18 are inclined with respect to the storage section 8 of the fish tank 2. By providing the holes close to parallel and discharging water forcefully from each discharge port 18, 18. In this way, a water flow is caused in the storage section 8.

[0017] In addition, in FIG. 2, 22 is a temperature sensor for detecting the water temperature in the storage part 8, and 23 is a temperature sensor. A temperature sensor for detecting the refrigerant temperature at the outlet of the evaporator 15. The detection signals of the temperature sensors 22 and 23 are sent to the motor 10 and the capacitor 13. Turns on and off the motor fans 26, 26 for blowing air, and the compressor 12. The signal is input to a controller 25 for controlling the connection/disconnection of the electromagnetic clutch 24 associated therewith. Also, save The detection signal from the water level sensor 27 provided at the bottom of the reservoir 8 is input to the controller 25, and the reservoir The water pump 21 is prevented from being operated when there is no water in the section 8. .

[0018] In addition, in the illustrated embodiment, the power supply unit 9 is supplied with electricity from the generator 5. It can also be supplied from commercial power (AC200V, 50/60Hz) through the power cord 28. Electricity is available at will. When using commercial power, power is supplied from the generator 5. At the same time, the rotating light 33 provided on the top of the generator 5 is turned on. There is.

[0019] Furthermore, in the fish tank 2, by illuminating the inside of the storage section 8 of the fish cage 2, the inside of the storage section 8 can be illuminated. Fluorescent lamps 30 are installed to make it possible to observe the situation freely, and air is blown into the water stored in the storage section 8. An air pump 31 for pumping is attached.

[0020] The container for transporting live fish of the present invention configured as described above can be transported along with the substrate 1 on a truck. Use it while placed on the loading platform. Commercial power cannot be used while the truck is running, etc. In some cases, the cooling system is operated by being supplied with electric power from a generator 5 that has a built-in engine. 3, the water temperature in the fish tank 2 is adjusted to an appropriate value, and the water is also supplied from the generator 5. The water in the fish tank 2 is kept clean by the filtration device 4, which is operated by the electric power provided. be kept as it is.

[0021] That is, the motor is powered by the motor 10 which is supplied with power from the generator 5 via the power supply unit 9. When the compressor 12 is driven, high temperature and high pressure refrigerant is discharged from the compressor 12. Served. This refrigerant is blown into the condenser 1 by motor fans 26, 26. After being cooled and condensed while passing through 3, it rapidly expands by passing through expansion valve 14. and evaporate within the evaporator 15, lowering the temperature of the evaporator 15. .

[0022] On the other hand, based on the operation of the water pump 21 which is also supplied with power from the generator 5, the fish tank 2 The water in the reservoir 8 is sucked out through the filter 20, and the water around the evaporator 15 is The heat exchange tube 16 is fed into the heat exchange tube 16 from one end thereof.

[0023] In this way, the water sent into the heat exchange tube 16 is 6 is cooled by the evaporator 15 while flowing from one end to the other end. After the temperature drops, the raw material is discharged through the return tube 19 and the discharge ports 18, 18. It is returned to the storage part 8 of the screen 2. The water whose temperature has decreased is discharged from the discharge ports 18, 18 to the storage section 8. Since water is discharged forcefully into the fish tank 2, a water flow is generated in the reservoir 8, and the water flows into the fish cage 2. The trapped fish are encouraged to move around the storage part 8.

[0024] The water temperature in the reservoir 8 is constantly monitored by a temperature sensor 22. to the motor 10 and the capacitor 13 based on the detection signal from the sensor 22. ON/OFF of the motor fans 26, 26 for blowing air, and the compressor 12. Since the connection and disconnection of the attached electromagnetic clutch 24 is controlled, the above water temperature is always kept at the optimum value. Ru. In addition, since the water in the reservoir 8 always circulates while passing through the filtration device 4, the water in the reservoir 8 The water inside is kept clean and there is no need to replace the water during transportation. Furthermore, Evapo The temperature sensor 23 that detects the refrigerant temperature at the outlet of the evaporator 15 The water in the heat exchange tube 16 should be It controls the ON/OFF of the motor 10 and the connection/disconnection of the electromagnetic clutch 24.

[0025] The inner wall 6 constituting the fish tank 2 is formed into a cylindrical shape, and there is a space inside the inner wall 6. Therefore, as in the second embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 4 (see FIG. 1) can also be provided.

[0026] Furthermore, if the space inside the inner wall 6 is large, a third embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. In addition to the filtration device 4, a cooling device 3 (see FIG. 1) may be provided inside the inner wall 6. I can do it.

[0027]

[Effect of the idea]

The container for transporting live fish of the present invention is constructed and operates as described above, so it is easy to transport live fish. Live fish can be transported over long distances without bothering truck drivers.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is a circuit diagram as well.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a third embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 board 2 Fish tank 3 Cooling device 4 Filtration device 5 Generator 6 Inner wall 7 Exterior wall 8 Reservoir 9 Power supply unit 10 motor 11 Belt 12 Compressor 13 Capacitor 14 Expansion valve 15 Evaporator 16 Heat exchange tube 17 Delivery tube 18 Discharge port 19 Return tube 20 Filter 21 Water pump 22 Temperature sensor 23 Temperature sensor 24 Electromagnetic clutch 25 Controller 26 Motor fan 27 Water level sensor 28 Power cord 29 Lid 30 Fluorescent light 31 Air pump 32 Motor 33 Rotating light

Claims (3)

[Scope of utility model registration request] Claim 1: A substrate having a size that can be freely placed on the bed of a transportation truck, and on this substrate, a fish cage and an electric cooling device for cooling the water stored in the fish cage. A container for transporting live fish, which is provided with: a motorized filtration device for purifying the water; and a generator for supplying power to the cooling device and the filtration device. [Claim 2] The cage is constructed by combining an inner wall and an outer wall, each of which is formed into a cylindrical shape, so that water can be freely stored between the outer circumferential surface of the inner wall and the inner circumferential surface of the outer wall. The container for transporting live fish according to claim 1, further comprising a filtration device inside. 3. The container for transporting live fish according to claim 2, further comprising a cooling device in addition to the filtration device inside the inner wall.