Box-type soil animal separating device

Through the design of the box-type soil animal separation device, the partition plate and baffle assembly are used to prevent soil particles from entering the collection bottle, which solves the problem of incomplete separation caused by soil looseness in the prior art, and achieves a more efficient soil animal separation effect.

CN222325815UInactive Publication Date: 2025-01-10SHENYANG INST OF APPL ECOLOGY CHINESE ACAD OF SCI
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Application Number
CN202421079090.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-17
Publication Date
2025-01-10
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Technical Problem

During the separation process of existing soil animal separators, larger insects are prone to cause soil loosening, causing soil particles to enter the collection container, causing incomplete separation.

Method used

A box-type soil animal separation device is designed, using partition plates, funnel holes, separation funnels, sample holding cups, connecting tubes, collection bottles, blanking components, lifting components and water-adding components, which are avoided by blanking components and lifting components. Soil particles enter the collection bottle to achieve effective separation of soil animals.

Benefits of technology

The device effectively prevents soil particles from entering the collection bottle through spacer panels and baffles, improving the separation accuracy and efficiency of soil animals. It is suitable for the separation of dry and wet soil animals, and is flexible in use and easy to install.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a box-type soil animal separating device, which belongs to the technical field of soil animal separation and comprises a box body, a partition plate, a funnel hole, a separating funnel, a sample containing cup, a connecting pipe, a collecting bottle and a separation blade assembly, the partition plate is movably connected to the inner wall of the box body; at least one funnel hole is formed in the spacing plate; the separating funnel is movably connected to the funnel hole; the sample containing cup is arranged above the separation funnel; one end of the connecting pipe is connected below the separating funnel; the collecting bottle is connected to the other end of the connecting pipe; the separation blade assembly is arranged between the sample containing cup and the separation funnel; by arranging the separation blade assembly, soil animals fall onto the separation blade assembly from meshes of the sample containing cup, then climb from the peripheral edge of the separation blade assembly, enter the neck of the funnel through a gap between the edge of the separation blade assembly and the inner wall of the funnel body of the separation funnel, and enter a connecting pipe below through the neck of the separation funnel; the soil particles are left on the separation blade assembly, so that the soil is prevented from entering the collection bottle.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of soil animal separation, in particular to a box-type soil animal separation device. Background Art

[0002] Soil animals are important components of soil ecosystems. They are huge in number and diverse in species. They have a strong effect on plant growth, soil formation, litter decomposition, and microbial activity. Their number and diversity characteristics integrate the changes in soil physical, chemical, and microbial properties and reflect general ecological processes. Therefore, soil animals are ideal indicators for soil quality assessment. Therefore, how to quickly and effectively isolate and identify soil animals is of great significance.

[0003] In the prior art, for example, publication number CN208891501U discloses a soil animal separator, which relates to the technical field of soil animal research. The soil animal separator comprises: a luminous body, an outer cover, a soil placing tube, a funnel and a collecting container; the soil placing tube is located at the large mouth end of the funnel, the collecting container is located at the small mouth end of the funnel, the outer cover is arranged on the outside of the soil placing tube, the luminous body is located on the outer cover, and is used to heat the soil placing tube; the soil placing tube comprises a mesh bottom plate, a circumferential side plate, and a light-transmitting cover, the circumferential side plate is cylindrical, the mesh bottom plate is fixed to one end of the circumferential side plate, the light-transmitting cover is located at the other end of the circumferential side plate, and the mesh bottom plate faces the funnel, and the light-transmitting cover faces the luminous body.

[0004] In the above scheme, the heat of the soil placed in the tube is quickly accumulated and the heat loss is small, so the speed of soil animal separation is fast, the efficiency is high, and the separation effect is good. However, in the above scheme, large insects are likely to loosen the soil when crawling, and when crawling into the funnel, they are likely to cause the soil to enter the funnel together, and then cause the soil to enter the collection container, making it more troublesome to count the collected insects. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to make up for the above shortcomings, the utility model provides a box-type soil animal separation device to prevent soil particles from falling into the soil animal collection bottle together with the soil animals, resulting in incomplete separation.

[0006] The utility model is achieved in this way:

[0007] A box-type soil animal separation device comprises: a box body, a partition plate, a funnel hole, a separation funnel, a sample holding cup, a connecting pipe, a collecting bottle, a baffle assembly, a lifting assembly and a water adding assembly; the partition plate is movably connected to the inner wall of the box body; at least one funnel hole is opened on the partition plate; the separation funnel is movably connected to the funnel hole; the sample holding cup is arranged above the separation funnel; one end of the connecting pipe is connected to the bottom of the separation funnel; the collecting bottle is connected to the other end of the connecting pipe; the baffle assembly is arranged between the sample holding cup and the separation funnel; the lifting assembly is arranged above the partition plate; and the water adding assembly is arranged on the lifting assembly.

[0008] In addition, the box-type soil animal separation device in the above technical solution provided by the utility model may also have the following additional technical features:

[0009] In the above technical solution, the baffle assembly includes: a second support groove, a support frame and a baffle; the second support groove is opened in the separation funnel; the support frame is inserted into the second support groove; the baffle is fixedly connected to the support frame, and the baffle is arranged below the sample holding cup.

[0010] In the above technical scheme, the lifting assembly includes: an electric push rod, a lifting plate, a limit groove and a limit block; the fixed end of the electric push rod is fixedly connected to the top wall of the box; the lifting plate is fixedly connected to the extended end of the electric push rod; two limit grooves are symmetrically opened on the inner wall of the box; the two limit blocks are respectively fixedly connected to the two ends of the lifting plate, and the two limit blocks are respectively slidably connected to the two limit grooves.

[0011] In the above technical scheme, the water adding assembly includes: a water tank, a water pump, a connecting hose, a water pipe rack, a branch pipe and a nozzle; the water tank is fixedly connected to the top of the box body; the water inlet end of the water pump is connected to the water tank, and the water outlet end of the water pump passes through the top plate of the box body; the connecting hose is connected to the water outlet end of the water pump; the water pipe rack is connected to the connecting hose; the number of branch pipes is consistent with the number of funnel holes, and the branch pipes are fixedly passed through the lifting plate; the number of nozzles is consistent with the number of branch pipes, and the branch pipes are connected to the nozzles, and the nozzles are located directly above the separation funnel.

[0012] In the above technical solution, a first supporting groove is arranged in the separation funnel, and the first supporting groove is matched with the sample holding cup.

[0013] In the above technical solution, the lower part of the sample holding cup is provided with a steel wire mesh.

[0014] In the above technical solution, two water stop clamps are movably connected to the connecting pipe.

[0015] In the above technical solution, a cover plate is provided on the collecting bottle, and the connecting tube is movably connected to the cover plate through the through hole.

[0016] The above technical solution also includes: incandescent lamps, multiple incandescent lamps are arranged on the lifting plate.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] 1. By arranging a partition plate in the box body, the box body is respectively provided with an upper and lower layer, the upper layer is a photothermal layer, and the lower layer is a dark layer, so that soil animals can be separated more effectively according to the living habits of soil animals; and then a funnel hole is opened on the partition plate. When in use, the baffle assembly is first installed in the separation funnel, and then the sample holding cup is placed on the separation funnel, and then the separation funnel is placed in the funnel hole, and then the separation funnel and the collection bottle are connected through the connecting pipe, and then the soil animal separation device is connected, so that soil animals can be separated. The design is easy to install and flexible to use. It can be used alone or stacked according to the workload of soil animal separation.

[0019] 2. By setting up the baffle assembly, soil animals fall from the mesh of the sample holding cup onto the baffle assembly, then crawl from the edges of the baffle assembly, enter the funnel neck through the gap between the edge of the baffle assembly and the inner wall of the separation funnel, and enter the connecting tube below through the neck of the separation funnel. The soil particles remain on the baffle assembly to prevent the soil from entering the collection bottle.

[0020] 3. When separating wet soil animals, the lifting component drives the water adding component to add water to the sample in the sample holding cup until the water submerges the soil sample. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the implementation mode of the utility model, the drawings required for use in the implementation mode will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the utility model and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a box-type soil animal separation device of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a structural cross-sectional view of a box-type soil-animal separation device of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 It is an enlarged view of part of a box-type soil animal separation device of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of a baffle assembly of a box-type soil animal separation device of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 5It is a schematic diagram of a lifting component and a water adding component of a box-type soil animal separation device of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 6 The utility model is a schematic diagram of an incandescent lamp of a box-type soil animal separation device.

[0028] In the figure: 100, box body; 110, partition plate; 120, funnel hole; 130, separation funnel; 131, first support groove; 140, sample holding cup; 150, connecting pipe; 151, water stop clamp; 160, collecting bottle; 161, cover plate; 170, incandescent lamp; 200, baffle assembly; 210, second support groove; 220, support frame; 230, baffle; 300, lifting assembly; 310, electric push rod; 320, lifting plate; 330, limit groove; 340, limit block; 400, water adding assembly; 410, water tank; 420, water pump; 430, connecting hose; 440, water pipe rack; 450, branch pipe; 460, nozzle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the implementation of the utility model clearer, the technical solution in the implementation of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the implementation of the utility model. Obviously, the described implementation is a part of the implementation of the utility model, not all of the implementations. Based on the implementation of the utility model, all other implementations obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0030] A box-type soil animal separation device, such as Figure 1-6 As shown, it includes: a box body 100, a partition plate 110, a funnel hole 120, a separation funnel 130, a sample holding cup 140, a connecting pipe 150, a collecting bottle 160, a baffle assembly 200, a lifting assembly 300 and a water adding assembly 400; the partition plate 110 is movably connected to the inner wall of the box body 100; at least one funnel hole 120 is opened on the partition plate 110; the separation funnel 130 is movably connected to the funnel hole 120; the sample holding cup 140 is set Above the separation funnel 130; the separation funnel 130 and the sample holding cup 140 are made of transparent materials to facilitate light to enter their interiors; one end of the connecting tube 150 is connected to the bottom of the separation funnel 130; the collecting bottle 160 is connected to the other end of the connecting tube 150; the baffle assembly 200 is arranged between the sample holding cup 140 and the separation funnel 130; the lifting assembly 300 is arranged above the partition plate 110; and the water adding assembly 400 is arranged on the lifting assembly 300.

[0031] Specifically, by arranging a partition plate 110 in the box body 100, the box body 100 is respectively provided with an upper and lower layer, the upper layer is a light and heat layer, and the lower layer is a dark layer, so that soil animals can be separated more effectively according to the living habits of soil animals; and then a funnel hole 120 is opened on the partition plate 110. When in use, the baffle assembly 200 is first installed in the separation funnel 130, and then the sample holding cup 140 containing the soil sample is placed on the separation funnel 130, and then the separation funnel 130 is placed in the funnel hole 120, and then the separation funnel 130 and the collection bottle 160 are connected through the connecting pipe 150, and then the soil animal separation device is connected, so that soil animal separation can be performed. The design is easy to install and flexible to use. It can be used alone or stacked according to the workload of soil animal separation. By setting the baffle assembly 200, soil animals fall from the mesh of the sample holding cup 140 onto the baffle assembly 200, and then crawl around the edges of the baffle assembly 200, enter the funnel neck through the gap between the edge of the baffle assembly 200 and the inner wall of the funnel, and enter the connecting pipe 150 below through the funnel neck, while soil particles remain on the baffle assembly 200 to prevent soil from entering the collection bottle 160. When separating wet soil animals, the lifting assembly 300 drives the water adding assembly 400 to add water to the sample in the sample holding cup 140 until the water submerges the soil sample.

[0032] In the embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1-6 As shown, the baffle assembly 200 includes: a second support groove 210, a support frame 220 and a baffle 230; the second support groove 210 is opened in the separation funnel 130; the support frame 220 is inserted into the second support groove 210; the baffle 230 is fixedly connected to the support frame 220, and the baffle 230 is arranged below the sample holding cup 140.

[0033] Specifically, by opening a second supporting groove 210 in the separation funnel 130, the supporting frame 220 below the baffle 230 can be inserted into the second supporting groove 210, and then the baffle 230 can be installed in the separation funnel 130, and there is a gap between the baffle 230 and the separation funnel 130. When animals in the soil fall onto the baffle 230 from the mesh of the sample holding cup 140, the animals in the soil crawl from the edges of the baffle 230, enter the funnel neck through the gap between the edge of the baffle 230 and the inner wall of the separation funnel 130, and enter the connecting pipe 150 below through the neck of the separation funnel 130, the soil particles remain on the baffle 230, preventing the soil from entering the collection bottle 160.

[0034] In the embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1-6As shown, the lifting assembly 300 includes: an electric push rod 310, a lifting plate 320, a limit groove 330 and a limit block 340; the fixed end of the electric push rod 310 is fixedly connected to the top wall of the box 100; the lifting plate 320 is fixedly connected to the extended end of the electric push rod 310; two limit grooves 330 are symmetrically opened on the inner wall of the box 100; two limit blocks 340 are respectively fixedly connected to the two ends of the lifting plate 320, and the two limit blocks 340 are respectively slidably connected to the two limit grooves 330.

[0035] In the embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1-6 As shown, the water adding assembly 400 includes: a water tank 410, a water pump 420, a connecting hose 430, a water pipe rack 440, a branch pipe 450 and a nozzle 460; the water tank 410 is fixedly connected to the top of the box body 100; the water inlet end of the water pump 420 is connected to the water tank 410, and the water outlet end of the water pump 420 passes through the top plate of the box body 100; the connecting hose 430 is connected to the water outlet end of the water pump 420; the water pipe rack 440 is connected to the connecting hose 430; the number of branch pipes 450 is consistent with the number of funnel holes 120, and the branch pipes 450 are fixedly passed through the lifting plate 320; the number of nozzles 460 is consistent with the number of branch pipes 450, and the branch pipes 450 are connected to the nozzles 460, and the nozzles 460 are located directly above the separation funnel 130.

[0036] Specifically, when separating wet soil animals, first start the electric push rod 310 to push the lifting plate 320 to move downward, thereby driving multiple water pipe racks 440, branch pipes 450 and nozzles 460 to move downward until each nozzle 460 is very close to the sample holding cup 140, and then start the water pump 420 to transport water from the water tank 410 to the connecting hose 430, the water pipe rack 440 and each branch pipe 450. Finally, the nozzle 460 sprays water into the sample holding cup 140 until the water submerges the soil sample. When separating wet soil animals, a humidity sensor can be installed in the sample holding cup 140. When the humidity sensor detects that the humidity is insufficient, the above steps can be repeated to add water to the soil sample in the sample holding cup 140. When separating dry soil animals, the above steps are not required.

[0037] In the embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1-6 As shown, a first supporting groove 131 is disposed in the separation funnel 130 , and the first supporting groove 131 is matched with the sample holding cup 140 .

[0038] Specifically, by providing the first supporting groove 131, it is convenient to place the sample holding cup 140 to prevent it from shaking. By pasting rubber pads on the inner walls of the first supporting groove 131, the second supporting groove 210 and the funnel hole 120, the friction between the groove and the device installed in the groove is increased, thereby making it more stable.

[0039] In the embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1-6 As shown, the lower portion of the sample holding cup 140 is provided with a steel wire mesh.

[0040] Specifically, a wire mesh is provided at the bottom of the sample holding cup 140 to facilitate soil animals to crawl out of the sample holding cup 140 and finally enter the collecting bottle 160 .

[0041] In the embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1-6 As shown, two water stop clamps 151 are movably connected to the connecting pipe 150 .

[0042] Specifically, the connecting pipe 150 is a hose. When separating wet soil animals, two water-stop clamps 151 are installed on the connecting pipe 150. When in use, first open the upper water-stop clamp 151 to allow the soil animals to enter the space between the two water-stop clamps 151, then close the upper water-stop clamp 151, and then open the lower water-stop clamp 151 to allow the soil animals to enter the collection bottle 160.

[0043] In the embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1-6 As shown, a cover plate 161 is provided on the collecting bottle 160 , and the connecting pipe 150 is movably connected to the cover plate 161 through a through hole.

[0044] Specifically, a cover plate 161 is provided on the collecting bottle 160 to prevent soil animals in the collecting bottle 160 from crawling out of the bottle.

[0045] In the embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1-6 As shown, the device further includes: an incandescent lamp 170 , and a plurality of incandescent lamps 170 are disposed on the lifting plate 320 .

[0046] Specifically, a plurality of incandescent lamps 170 are provided to provide a light source and a heat source for the box 100 .

[0047] Implementation process: When in use, first insert the support frame 220 under the baffle 230 into the second support groove 210, and then install the baffle 230 in the separation funnel 130, and then insert the separation funnel 130 into the funnel hole 120, and then connect the separation funnel 130 and the collection bottle 160 through the connecting pipe 150, and then place the sample holding cup 140 containing the soil sample into the first support groove 131 on the separation funnel 130, and then complete the connection of the soil animal separation device, and install a plurality of incandescent lamps 170 on the lifting plate 320, and push the lifting plate 320 through the electric push rod 310, and then adjust the incandescent lamps 170 and The distance between the sample holding cup 140 and the sample holding cup 140 is adjusted to adjust the temperature; when separating dry soil animals, an appropriate amount of 75% alcohol is injected into the collecting bottle 160 to fix the sample. The dry soil animals in the soil have the characteristics of avoiding light and heat, and they will crawl downward, fall on the baffle 230 through the mesh of the sample holding cup 140, and then crawl toward the edges of the baffle 230, fall into the neck of the separation funnel 130 through the gap between the edge of the baffle 230 and the inner wall of the separation funnel 130, and enter the dry animal collection bottle 160 below through the neck of the separation funnel 130; when separating wet soil animals, a proper ... fall into the dry animal collection bottle 160 below through the gap between the edge of the baffle 230 and the inner wall of the separation funnel 130 A humidity sensor is installed inside. When the humidity sensor detects that the humidity is not enough, the electric push rod 310 is started to push the lifting plate 320 to move downward, thereby driving multiple water pipe racks 440, branch pipes 450 and nozzles 460 to move downward until each nozzle 460 is very close to the sample holding cup 140, and then the water pump 420 is started to transport water from the water tank 410 to the connecting hose 430, the water pipe rack 440 and each branch pipe 450. Finally, the nozzle 460 sprays water into the sample holding cup 140 until the water submerges the soil sample. At the same time, two water stop clamps 151 are installed on the connecting pipe 150, so that the wet soil animals in the soil have a light-proof function. Due to their characteristics of avoiding heat and seeking moisture, they will crawl downward, fall onto the baffle 230 through the mesh of the sample holding cup 140, and then crawl toward the edges of the baffle 230, enter the neck of the separation funnel 130 through the gap between the edge of the baffle 230 and the inner wall of the separation funnel 130, and enter the connecting pipe 150 below through the neck of the separation funnel 130. When the amount of soil animals reaches a certain level, first open the upper water stop clamp 151 to allow the soil animals to enter the space between the two water stop clamps 151, then close the upper water stop clamp 151, and then open the lower water stop clamp 151 to allow the soil animals to enter the collection bottle 160.

[0048] It should be noted that the specific models and specifications of the electric push rod 310 and the water pump 420 need to be selected and determined according to the actual specifications of the device, so they will not be described in detail.

[0049] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention may be modified and varied in various ways. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A box-type soil animal separation device, characterized in that: include: Box; A partition plate, the partition plate being movably connected to the inner wall of the box body; Funnel hole, at least one of the funnel holes is opened on the partition plate; A separation funnel, the separation funnel being movably connected to the funnel hole; A sample holding cup, the sample holding cup is arranged above the separation funnel; A connecting tube, one end of which is connected to the bottom of the separation funnel; A collecting bottle connected to the other end of the connecting tube; A baffle assembly, the baffle assembly is arranged between the sample holding cup and the separation funnel; A lifting assembly, the lifting assembly being arranged above the partition plate; A water adding component is arranged on the lifting component.

2. A box-type soil animal separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The baffle assembly comprises: a second supporting groove, wherein the second supporting groove is disposed in the separation funnel; A support frame, the support frame is inserted into the second support groove; A baffle is fixedly connected to the support frame and is arranged below the sample holding cup.

3. A box-type soil animal separation device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lifting assembly comprises: An electric push rod, the fixed end of which is fixedly connected to the top wall of the box; A lifting plate, the lifting plate is fixedly connected to the extended end of the electric push rod; Limiting grooves, two of which are symmetrically arranged on the inner wall of the box body; The two limit blocks are respectively fixedly connected to the two ends of the lifting plate, and the two limit blocks are respectively slidably connected to the two limit grooves.

4. A box-type soil animal separation device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The water adding assembly comprises: A water tank, the water tank is fixedly connected to the top of the box body; A water pump, wherein the water inlet of the water pump is connected to the water tank, and the water outlet of the water pump passes through the top plate of the tank; A connecting hose, the connecting hose being connected to the water outlet end of the water pump; A water pipe rack, the water pipe rack being connected to the connecting hose; Branch pipes, the number of which is consistent with the number of the funnel holes, and the branch pipes are fixedly passed through the lifting plate; The number of the nozzles is consistent with the number of the branch pipes, and the branch pipes are connected to the nozzles, and the nozzles are located directly above the separation funnel.

5. The box-type soil animal separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first supporting groove is arranged in the separation funnel, and the first supporting groove is matched with the sample holding cup.

6. A box-type soil animal separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower part of the sample holding cup is provided with a steel wire mesh.

7. The box-type soil animal separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting pipe is movably connected with two water stop clamps.

8. The box-type soil animal separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The collecting bottle is provided with a cover plate, and the connecting pipe is movably connected to the cover plate through a through hole.

9. The box-type soil animal separation device according to claim 3, characterized in that: Also includes: Incandescent lamps, a plurality of the incandescent lamps are arranged on the lifting plate.

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    CN208891501U