Breeding incubation device

Abstract

The invention discloses a breeding incubation device which comprises an incubation bin, an air incubation assembly and a circulation assembly. The air incubation assembly and the circulation assembly are arranged on the top of the incubation bin, the two ends of the circulation assembly are communicated with the incubation bin and the air incubation assembly respectively, and the air incubation assembly is connected into the incubation bin. The air hatching assembly comprises a first evaporator, a second evaporator, a condensation piece, a first fan and a second fan. A first closed box and a second closed box are arranged at the top of the hatching bin, the two evaporators are arranged in the two boxes respectively, and the condensation part is arranged in the second closed box and provided with a four-way valve; a first fan supplies air into the hatching bin, and a second fan cools the workshop outwards; the two evaporators are connected with a four-way valve which is connected with a condensation piece. The device has the beneficial effects that the four-way valve switches the flow direction of a refrigerant, refrigerating and heating two-way adjustment is achieved by combining the evaporator and the condensation piece, and the embryo requirement is met through precise temperature control; condensate water generated by the evaporator can indirectly regulate humidity, so that the temperature and humidity environment is ensured to be stable, and the problem of embryonic dysplasia is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of incubation technology, and in particular to a breeding and incubation device. Background Technology

[0002] Hatching equipment is an indispensable core piece of equipment in the modern chicken farming industry and a key support for achieving large-scale and standardized breeding. The complete set of equipment usually consists of an incubator, a hatcher, and supporting temperature control auxiliary devices and monitoring systems. Among them, the incubator is the core unit. By artificially simulating the natural incubation environment of oviparous animals, it precisely controls key conditions such as temperature, humidity, egg turning frequency, and gas exchange, so that fertilized eggs can complete embryonic development and hatch into chicks within a set period. Although the level of automation and capacity specifications of incubators on the market vary, their core structural principles are similar. They are generally composed of core modules such as the machine frame, automatic temperature control device, automatic humidity control device, ventilation system and egg turning mechanism. Their core design revolves around "replicating the natural incubation environment and ensuring the healthy development of embryos". However, most traditional incubators still rely on electric heating as their primary heating method. This technology has significant limitations: Firstly, electric heating has high energy density, resulting in high energy costs over long-term operation and increasing the operational burden on aquaculture enterprises. Secondly, traditional electric heating relies heavily on direct heating elements such as resistance wires, which are susceptible to large temperature fluctuations and insufficient temperature control precision due to voltage fluctuations and element aging. Furthermore, the single heating method lacks redundancy, and a failure of the heating element will directly interrupt the incubation process. These defects ultimately lead to uneven embryo development, low survival rates, and inability to meet the high-efficiency and precision requirements of modern large-scale aquaculture in terms of incubation quality and stability. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the aforementioned shortcomings, the present invention aims to provide a breeding and hatching device that ensures uniform embryo development, high survival rate, high hatching quality, and reduced costs.

[0004] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A breeding and hatching device includes a hatching chamber, an air-incubation component, and a circulation component. The hatching chamber is provided with an air inlet. The air-incubation component is located on the top of the hatching chamber. The circulation component is located on the top of the hatching chamber. One end of the circulation component is connected to the hatching chamber, and the other end of the circulation component is connected to the air-incubation component. The output end of the air-incubation component is connected to the hatching chamber. The air-incubation component includes a first evaporator, a second evaporator, a condenser, a first fan, and a second fan. The top of the hatching chamber is respectively provided with a first sealed box and a second sealed box. The first evaporator is located inside the first sealed box, the second evaporator is located inside the second sealed box, the condenser is located inside the second sealed box, and the condenser is provided with a four-way valve. The first fan is located in the first sealed box, and the output end of the first fan is connected to the hatching chamber. The second fan is located in the second sealed box, and the output end of the second fan extends to the outside of the second sealed box for cooling the chamber. The first evaporator and the second evaporator are both connected to the four-way valve, and the four-way valve is connected to the condenser.

[0005] Preferably, in the above-mentioned aquaculture and hatching device, the circulation component includes a first tube, a second tube, and a third tube. The hatching chamber has two connection holes. One end of the first tube is connected to one of the connection holes, the other end of the first tube is connected to one end of the second tube, the other end of the second tube is connected to one end of the third tube, and the other end of the third tube is connected to the other connection hole. The second tube has an air outlet, and the output end of the air outlet is connected to the first evaporator.

[0006] Preferably, in the above-mentioned breeding and hatching device, the circulation component further includes a first adapter sleeve and a second adapter sleeve, the first tube body is connected to the second tube body through the first adapter sleeve, and the second tube body is connected to the third tube body through the second adapter sleeve.

[0007] Preferably, the above-mentioned aquaculture and hatching device further includes a wind hood, which is connected to the air outlet, and the air outlet of the wind hood is connected to the first evaporator.

[0008] Preferably, in the above-mentioned breeding and hatching device, the hatching chamber is provided with a support plate and a storage plate, and the bottom and top of the hatching chamber are respectively provided with mounting grooves. The support plate is detached and installed from the hatching chamber through the mounting grooves. The side wall of the support plate is provided with a guide groove, and the storage plate is provided with a sliding part. The storage plate is slidably connected to the guide groove through the sliding part.

[0009] Preferably, in the above-mentioned breeding and hatching device, the sliding part is provided with a pin, the guide groove is provided with a guide rail adapted to the pin, the guide rail is provided with a positioning hole, and the pin can be inserted into the positioning hole.

[0010] Preferably, in the above-mentioned breeding and hatching device, the end of the pin is spherical.

[0011] Preferably, in the above-mentioned breeding and incubation device, the incubation chamber is equipped with an ultraviolet disinfection lamp.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this invention are: (1) By cooperating with the first evaporator, the second evaporator and the condenser, and combining the mode switching function of the four-way valve, the two-way regulation of cooling and heating can be flexibly realized: when cooling, the evaporator absorbs heat to reduce the temperature inside the incubation chamber; when heating, the refrigerant flow direction is switched by the four-way valve, so that the functions of the condenser and the evaporator are interchanged, and heat is released into the chamber to meet the precise temperature requirements of embryo development; at the same time, the condensate generated during the operation of the evaporator can indirectly regulate the humidity inside the chamber, and provide a stable temperature and humidity environment for incubation, reducing the problem of poor embryo development caused by environmental fluctuations.

[0013] (2) In addition, the purpose of cooling / heating cycle is achieved through the four-way valve. Compared with the traditional electric heating method, the energy consumption is significantly reduced: when heating, there is no need to rely on the resistance wire to consume energy directly. Instead, the refrigerant is circulated to absorb heat from the outside (such as the workshop environment) and transfer it to the hatching chamber, which improves the energy utilization efficiency by more than 30%. At the same time, the second fan directly uses the waste heat released by the condenser in the second sealed box (in the cooling mode) to cool the workshop, realize the secondary utilization of heat, reduce energy waste, and reduce the overall energy consumption cost of the breeding enterprise. Attached Figure Description Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a rear view of one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 for Figure 1 A magnified view of the area between points A and A; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the incubation chamber after it has been installed with the support plate and storage plate.

[0014] The components include: incubation chamber 11, air incubation component 12, circulation component 13, air inlet 14, first evaporator 15, second evaporator 16, condenser 17, first fan 18, second fan 19, first sealed box 20, second sealed box 21, four-way valve 22, first pipe body 23, second pipe body 24, third pipe body 25, first adapter bushing 26, second adapter bushing 27, fan cover 28, support plate 29, and shelf 30. Detailed Implementation Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0015] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the invention. Furthermore, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of these features, used to distinguish and describe features, without any order or emphasis.

[0016] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0017] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0018] like Figures 1-5As shown, a breeding and hatching device includes a hatching chamber 11, an air hatching component 12, and a circulation component 13. The hatching chamber 11 is provided with an air inlet 14. The air hatching component 12 is located on the top of the hatching chamber 11, and the circulation component 13 is located on the top of the hatching chamber 11. One end of the circulation component 13 is connected to the hatching chamber 11, and the other end of the circulation component 13 is connected to the air hatching component 12. The output end of the air hatching component 12 is connected to the hatching chamber 11. The air hatching component 12 includes a first evaporator 15, a second evaporator 16, a condenser 17, a first fan 18, and a second fan 19. The top of the hatching chamber 11 is respectively provided with a first sealed box 20 and a second sealed box 21. The first evaporator 15 is located inside the first sealed box 20, the second evaporator 16 is located inside the second sealed box 21, the condenser 17 is located inside the second sealed box 21, and the condenser 17 is provided with a four-way valve 22. The first fan 18 is located in the first sealed box. Furthermore, the output end of the first fan 18 is connected to the incubation chamber 11, and the second fan 19 is located in the second sealed box 21. The output end of the second fan 19 extends to the outside of the second sealed box 21 to cool the workshop. The first evaporator 15 and the second evaporator 16 are both connected to the four-way valve 22, which is connected to the condenser 17. Through the cooperation of the first evaporator 15, the second evaporator 16, and the condenser 17, combined with the mode switching function of the four-way valve, bidirectional regulation of cooling and heating can be flexibly achieved: during cooling, the evaporator absorbs heat to reduce the temperature inside the incubation chamber 11; during heating, the refrigerant flow is switched through the four-way valve, allowing the condenser 17 and the evaporator to interchange functions, releasing heat into the chamber to meet the precise temperature requirements of embryonic development. At the same time, the condensate generated during the operation of the evaporator can indirectly regulate the humidity inside the chamber, providing a stable temperature and humidity environment for incubation and reducing problems of poor embryonic development caused by environmental fluctuations. In addition, the four-way valve 22 enables cooling / heating. The purpose of the heating cycle is to significantly reduce energy consumption compared to traditional electric heating methods: when heating, there is no need to rely on resistance wires to directly consume energy. Instead, heat is absorbed from the outside (such as the workshop environment) through refrigerant circulation and transferred to the hatching chamber 11, which improves energy utilization efficiency by more than 30%. At the same time, the second fan 19 directly uses the waste heat released by the condenser 17 in the second sealed box 21 (in the cooling mode) to cool the workshop, realizing the secondary utilization of heat, reducing energy waste, and reducing the overall energy consumption cost of breeding enterprises.

[0019] It is worth noting that the second fan 19 directs the heat (heating mode) or cold (cooling mode) released by the condenser 17 to the workshop. While ensuring the environment of the incubation chamber 11, it indirectly regulates the workshop temperature, reduces the need for separate temperature control equipment in the workshop, achieves synergy between "incubation temperature control" and "workshop environment optimization", improves the space utilization efficiency and comprehensive operational benefits of the breeding site, and further reduces costs.

[0020] In this embodiment of the aquaculture and hatching device, the circulation component 13 includes a first tube 23, a second tube 24, and a third tube 25. The hatching chamber 11 has two connection holes. One end of the first tube 23 is connected to one of the connection holes, and the other end of the first tube 23 is connected to one end of the second tube 24. The other end of the second tube 24 is connected to one end of the third tube 25, and the other end of the third tube 25 is connected to the other connection hole. The second tube 24 has an air outlet, and the output end of the air outlet is connected to the first evaporator 15. The first tube 23... The second tube 24 and the third tube 25 form a closed-loop circulation path with the two connecting holes of the incubation chamber 11, allowing air in the incubation chamber 11 to enter the circulation system through two paths: part of the air flows back to the incubation chamber 11 through the first tube 23 → the second tube 24 → the third tube 25, and the other part is directed to the first evaporator 15 for temperature and humidity treatment through the air outlet of the second tube 24; the dual-path design allows for more complete air circulation in the chamber, avoids uneven temperature and humidity caused by air stagnation in local areas, and ensures that the embryos are in a consistent developmental environment in all positions.

[0021] In some embodiments of the aquaculture and hatching device, the circulation component 13 further includes a first adapter sleeve 26 and a second adapter sleeve 27. The first tube 23 is connected to the second tube 24 through the first adapter sleeve 26, and the second tube 24 is connected to the third tube 25 through the second adapter sleeve 27. The first adapter sleeve 26 and the second adapter sleeve 27 can effectively prevent air leakage at the tube connection, ensure the airtightness of the circulation system, prevent untreated air from mixing in or the air after control in the chamber from leaking out, and ensure circulation efficiency and environmental control accuracy. They also facilitate the subsequent disassembly, maintenance and replacement of the first tube 23, the second tube 24 and the third tube 25.

[0022] The aquaculture and hatching device in this embodiment also includes a wind hood 28, which is connected to an air outlet. The air outlet of the wind hood 28 is connected to the first evaporator 15. The wind hood 28 can guide the air discharged from the air outlet to the surface of the first evaporator 15 through a specific curvature or flow guiding structure, so as to avoid energy loss caused by airflow diffusion. Its flow-gathering effect allows the air to flow more concentratedly through the first evaporator 15 for heat exchange.

[0023] In some embodiments of the breeding and incubation device, the incubation chamber 11 is provided with a support plate 29 and a storage plate 30. The bottom and top of the incubation chamber 11 are respectively provided with mounting grooves. The support plate 29 is detached and installed from the incubation chamber 11 through the mounting grooves. The side wall of the support plate 29 is provided with a guide groove. The storage plate 30 is provided with a sliding part. The storage plate 30 is slidably connected to the guide groove through the sliding part. The support plate 29 is fixed in the incubation chamber 11 through the mounting groove, forming an upper and lower layered structure. With the sliding storage plate 30, the storage space can be flexibly adjusted according to the size of the hatching eggs and the incubation stage (such as embryos of different ages). The storage plate 30 can be flexibly pulled out along the guide groove, which is convenient for the placement and retrieval of hatching eggs in batches. At the same time, the layered design avoids the problems of poor ventilation and uneven temperature and humidity caused by the stacking of hatching eggs. It allows each layer of hatching eggs to be evenly exposed to the regulated air, improving the effective utilization rate of the incubation space.

[0024] In some embodiments of the aquaculture and hatching device, the sliding part is provided with a pin, and the guide groove is provided with a guide rail adapted to the pin. The guide rail is provided with a positioning hole, and the pin can be inserted into the positioning hole. The mechanical cooperation between the pin and the positioning hole does not require complex electronic control components. Stable fixation can be achieved by physical insertion, resulting in a low failure rate. If wear or jamming occurs, the pin can be replaced or the positioning hole can be repaired separately without replacing the entire placement plate 30 or support plate 29. Maintenance is convenient and cost-effective, making it suitable for aquaculture scenarios with long-term and high-frequency use.

[0025] In some embodiments of the aquaculture and hatching device, the end of the pin is spherical. When the pin slides along the guide rail, the spherical end can achieve natural guidance through curved surface contact. Even if there is a slight misalignment between the pin and the guide rail, the spherical surface can guide the pin to slide smoothly into the guide rail track, avoiding jamming or stuckness. This design ensures the smoothness of the shelf 30's pull-out process, reduces operational interruptions caused by mechanical jamming, and improves work efficiency.

[0026] In some embodiments of the breeding and hatching device, the hatching chamber 11 is equipped with an ultraviolet disinfection lamp. The ultraviolet disinfection lamp can release ultraviolet light of a specific wavelength to destroy the DNA / RNA structure of harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi, thereby achieving rapid sterilization and disinfection. It can cover the corners and gaps of the shelf 30 inside the hatching chamber 11, effectively reducing the residual germs on the surface of the hatching eggs and in the air inside the chamber, reducing the probability of embryo infection and disease in chicks after hatching, and improving the hatching survival rate and the health quality of chicks.

[0027] The technical principles of the present invention have been described above with reference to specific embodiments. These descriptions are merely for explaining the principles of the invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the invention in any way. Based on this explanation, those skilled in the art can readily conceive of other specific embodiments of the invention without inventive effort, and these embodiments will all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A hatching device for rearing, characterized by: The application relates to an air incubator, which comprises an incubator, an air incubation assembly and a circulation assembly, wherein the incubator is provided with an air inlet, the air incubation assembly is arranged at the top of the incubator, and the circulation assembly is arranged at the top of the incubator and communicates with the incubator at one end and is connected with the air incubation assembly at the other end; the output end of the air incubation assembly is connected with the incubator. The air incubation assembly comprises a first evaporator, a second evaporator, a condenser, a first fan and a second fan, the top of the incubator is respectively provided with a first sealed box and a second sealed box, the first evaporator is arranged in the first sealed box, the second evaporator is arranged in the second sealed box, the condenser is arranged in the second sealed box, the condenser is provided with a four-way valve, the first fan is arranged in the first sealed box and the output end of the first fan is connected with the incubator, the second fan is arranged in the second sealed box and the output end of the second fan extends to the outside of the second sealed box for cooling the workshop; the first evaporator and the second evaporator are connected with the four-way valve, and the four-way valve is connected with the condenser.

2. The hatching device according to claim 1, wherein: The circulation assembly comprises a first pipe body, a second pipe body and a third pipe body, the incubator is provided with two connecting holes, one end of the first pipe body is connected with one of the connecting holes, the other end of the first pipe body is connected with one end of the second pipe body, the other end of the second pipe body is connected with one end of the third pipe body, and the other end of the third pipe body is connected with the other connecting hole. The second pipe body is provided with an air outlet, and the output end of the air outlet is connected with the first evaporator.

3. The hatching device according to claim 2, wherein: The circulation assembly further comprises a first adapter shaft sleeve and a second adapter shaft sleeve, the first pipe body is connected with the second pipe body through the first adapter shaft sleeve, and the second pipe body is connected with the third pipe body through the second adapter shaft sleeve.

4. The hatching device according to claim 3, wherein: The application further relates to a wind cover, which is connected with the air outlet and is connected with the first evaporator through the air outlet.

5. The hatching device according to claim 1, wherein: The inside of the incubator is respectively provided with a supporting plate and a storage plate, the inside bottom and the inside top of the incubator are correspondingly provided with mounting grooves, the supporting plate is detachably mounted with the incubator through the mounting grooves, the side wall of the supporting plate is provided with a guide groove, the storage plate is provided with a sliding part, and the storage plate is slidably connected with the guide groove through the sliding part.

6. The hatching device according to claim 5, wherein: The sliding part is provided with a latch column, the guide groove is provided with a guide rail matched with the latch column, the guide rail is provided with a positioning hole, and the latch column can be inserted into the positioning hole.

7. The hatching device according to claim 6, wherein: The end of the latch column is in a circular ball shape.

8. The hatching device according to claim 1, wherein: The inside of the incubator is provided with an ultraviolet disinfection lamp.

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