Breeding device suitable for earthworm indoor experiment

Abstract

The utility model discloses a breeding device suitable for an earthworm indoor experiment, which comprises a box body, the front side of the box body is of an open structure, the rear side of the box body is provided with a plurality of water collecting grooves, the bottom of the box body is provided with a collecting groove, and the water collecting grooves are communicated with the collecting groove; the breeding box is arranged in the box body in a sliding mode, a plurality of drainage holes are formed in a bottom plate on the rear side of the breeding box, and the positions of the drainage holes are opposite to the positions of the water collecting grooves; the ventilation structure comprises a fan, a ventilation opening and a ventilation hole, the ventilation opening is formed in the top of the box body, the fan is arranged at the ventilation opening, and the ventilation hole is formed in the box wall of the bottom of the box body. According to the earthworm breeding box, good ventilation can be provided for growth of earthworms, sewage in the breeding box can be collected, and activities of the earthworms can be observed under the condition that the earthworms are not stimulated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of earthworm breeding. More specifically, the utility model relates to a breeding device suitable for indoor experiments of earthworms. Background Art

[0002] Guangdilong is the dried body of the earthworm Pheretima aspergillum (E. Perrier) of the family Megascolecidae, with its internal organs and sediment removed. It is mainly distributed in Guangdong and Guangxi and is a traditional Chinese animal medicine in China. As a genuine medicinal material of "Ten Flavors in Guangxi", Guangdilong is one of the raw materials for a variety of Chinese patent medicines such as Xiao'er Feireping Capsule, Xiao'er Tuire Heji, Xiaohuoluo Tablet, Jiangya Pian, Wantong Jingujiao Tablet, and Huoluo Pills. There are few basic studies on the growth, reproduction, etc. of Pheretima aspergillum, far from meeting the actual breeding production needs. Therefore, it is urgent to carry out laboratory research to provide theoretical basis and reference materials for earthworm breeding, healthy breeding, and resource protection and development and utilization. Patent publication number CN209171228U discloses an earthworm breeding box, which includes a box body, a plurality of partition plates, and a plurality of breeding boxes. The partition plates are evenly arranged in the box body, dividing the box body into several equal parts, and a breeding box is placed in each equal part. Chutes are provided on both sides of each equal part of the box body. The breeding box includes a box body and a cover plate. The bottom of the cover plate is hinged to the box body, and the cover plate is locked to the box body through a lock assembly. Slide rails are provided on both sides of the box body, and the breeding box is connected to the chute on the box body through the slide rails. A pair of vertical plates are symmetrically arranged in the box body, dividing the box body into a middle breeding area and two side breeding areas. The vertical plates are fixedly connected to the box body, and a plurality of earthworm holes are evenly arranged on the vertical plates. This patented technology sets a plurality of breeding boxes in the box body and vertical plates for separating the box body in the box body, making it more suitable for carrying out experimental research on earthworms. However, this breeding box lacks a ventilation structure and is difficult to meet the good ventilation requirements of the breeding box; it also lacks a waste water collection structure, and the waste water flows out from the bottom of the box body, polluting the laboratory environment, making this breeding box not suitable for carrying out indoor breeding research on earthworms. Summary of the Invention

[0003] One object of the utility model is to solve at least the above problems and provide at least the advantages described later.

[0004] One object of the utility model is to provide a breeding device suitable for indoor experiments of earthworms, which can provide good ventilation for the growth of earthworms and can collect the sewage in the breeding box.

[0005] To achieve these objects and other advantages of the utility model, there is provided a breeding device suitable for indoor experiments of earthworms, which includes:

[0006] A box body, the front side of which is an open structure, a plurality of water collecting troughs are provided on the rear side of the box body, a collecting trough is provided at the bottom of the box body, and the water collecting troughs are communicated with the collecting trough;

[0007] At least one breeding box, which is slidably arranged in the box body. A plurality of drain holes are arranged on the rear bottom plate of the breeding box, and the positions of the drain holes are opposite to the positions of the water collecting tank.

[0008] A ventilation structure, which includes a fan, a ventilation opening and ventilation holes. The ventilation opening is arranged at the top of the box body, the fan is arranged at the ventilation opening, and the ventilation holes are arranged on the box wall at the bottom of the box body.

[0009] Preferably, grooves are arranged on the box wall to form an air flow channel. Support edges are arranged on both side walls of the box body. The support edges include a plurality of support blocks. The plurality of support blocks are arranged on both sides of the groove to form the support edges. The support edges form an angle with the bottom surface of the box body, and the opening direction of the angle faces the open side of the box body. The groove passes through two adjacent support blocks.

[0010] Preferably, a handle is arranged on the breeding box.

[0011] Preferably, air-permeable holes are arranged on the side wall of the breeding box, and an anti-escape net is arranged on the side wall of the breeding box. The position of the anti-escape net is opposite to the position of the air-permeable holes.

[0012] Preferably, a baffle is arranged in the middle of the front side of the box body. Sealing plates are arranged around one end of the breeding box. The sealing plates are connected to the baffle and the front side edge of the box body.

[0013] Preferably, a spray pipe is arranged above the breeding box, a water pump is arranged at the bottom of the collection tank, and the water pump is communicated with the spray pipe.

[0014] Preferably, an LED lamp and a camera are arranged above the breeding box.

[0015] Preferably, a first temperature sensor and a humidity sensor are arranged in the breeding box.

[0016] Preferably, a heating pipe and a second temperature sensor are arranged in the collection tank.

[0017] Preferably, an observation window is arranged at the front end of the breeding box. A transparent material is arranged on the observation window, and a light-shielding curtain is arranged on the observation window.

[0018] The utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: First, by adding a water collecting tank and a collection tank, the utility model can collect the sewage discharged from the breeding box and avoid waterlogging when there is more water in the breeding box, providing a good environment for the growth of earthworms. Second, by arranging an air flow channel on the side wall of the box body, the utility model helps the gas to circulate in the box body. Third, by arranging an LED lamp, the utility model can provide light in the box body, providing conditions for studying the influence of light on the growth of earthworms. By arranging a camera, the activities of earthworms can be observed under the condition that the earthworms are not stimulated.

[0019] Other advantages, objectives and features of the present utility model will be partially reflected by the following description and partially understood by those skilled in the art through the research and practice of the present utility model. Description of the Drawings

[0020] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of a technical solution of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of a part of the breeding box being pulled out of the box body in a technical solution of the present utility model.

[0022] 1. Box body; 2. Water collecting tank; 3. Collection tank; 4. Breeding box; 5. Ventilation hole; 6. Fan; 7. Display screen; 8. Support block; 9. Groove; 10. Ventilation hole; 11. Handle; 12. Baffle edge; 13. Front side edge. Detailed Embodiment

[0023] The following further describes the present utility model in detail with reference to the drawings, so that those skilled in the art can implement it according to the description in the specification.

[0024] It should be understood that the terms such as "having", "comprising" and "including" used herein do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other elements or their combinations.

[0025] It should be noted that in the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "installed", "connected" and "set" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be fixedly connected and set, or detachably connected and set, or integrally connected and set. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific situations. The orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "lateral", "longitudinal", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.

[0026] As Figure 1-2 shown, the present utility model provides a breeding device suitable for indoor experiments of earthworms, which includes:

[0027] The box body 1, the front side of which is an open structure, and a plurality of water collecting tanks 2 are arranged at the rear side of the box body 1, and a collection tank 3 is arranged at the bottom of the box body 1, and the water collecting tank 2 is communicated with the collection tank 3;

[0028] At least one cultivation box 4, the cultivation box 4 is slidably arranged in the box body 1, and a plurality of drainage holes are arranged on the rear bottom plate of the cultivation box 4, and the positions of the drainage holes are opposite to the positions of the water collecting tank 2 so that the liquid discharged from the drainage holes enters the water collecting tank 2;

[0029] A ventilation structure, which includes a fan 6, a ventilation opening and ventilation holes 5, the ventilation opening is arranged at the top of the box body 1, the fan 6 is arranged at the ventilation opening, and the ventilation holes 5 are arranged on the box wall at the bottom of the box body 1.

[0030] In this technical solution, the box body 1 is a cuboid structure, and the water collecting tank 2 is communicated with the collecting tank 3 through a collecting pipe so that the water collected in the water collecting tank 2 enters the collecting tank 3. One cultivation box 4 can be provided, or two or more cultivation boxes 4 can be provided. The plurality of cultivation boxes 4 are arranged in a stacked manner in the box body 1 to save floor space. The cultivation box 4 includes side plates and a bottom plate, and the side plates of the cultivation box 4 are arranged on the bottom plate to define a cultivation space on the bottom plate. Drainage holes are arranged on the bottom plate at the rear of the cultivation box 4, and the cultivation box 4 can be arranged in an inclined manner so that the water body at the bottom of the cultivation box 4 can flow backward and flow out through the drainage holes, avoiding water accumulation at the bottom of the cultivation box 4. A rubber pad can be arranged at the connection between the fan 6 and the ventilation opening to play a role in buffering vibration. When the fan 6 rotates, air flows into the box body 1 from the ventilation holes 5 and flows upward and is discharged through the ventilation opening. Support blocks 8 can be arranged on the inner side wall of the box body 1, and the bottom of the cultivation box 4 is supported on the support blocks 8, so as to realize the slidable structure setting of the cultivation box 4.

[0031] In another technical solution, grooves 9 are arranged on the box wall to form an air flow channel, support edges are arranged on both side walls of the box body 1, the support edges include a plurality of support blocks 8, and the plurality of support blocks 8 are arranged on both sides of the grooves 9 to form the support edges. The support edge forms an angle with the bottom surface of the box body 1, and the opening direction of the angle faces the open side of the box body 1. The grooves 9 pass through two adjacent support blocks 8. The cultivation box 4 is arranged to incline backward so that the liquid in the cultivation box 4 is discharged from the rear end and enters the water collecting tank 2, avoiding water accumulation at the bottom of the cultivation box. Air flows into the box body 1 from the bottom of the box body 1, moves upward along the air flow channel, and then is discharged from the ventilation opening, thereby playing a role in updating the air in the box body 1.

[0032] In another technical solution, a handle 11 is arranged on the cultivation box 4. By arranging the handle 11, it is convenient to pull out the cultivation box 4 from the box body 1 through the handle 11.

[0033] In another technical solution, ventilation holes 10 are arranged on the side wall of the cultivation box 4, and an escape-proof net is arranged on the side wall of the cultivation box 4, and the position of the escape-proof net is opposite to the position of the ventilation holes 10. By arranging the ventilation holes 10, the exchange ability between the soil in the cultivation box 4 and the gas in the box body 1 can be increased.

[0034] In another technical solution, a baffle 12 is provided in the middle of the front side of the box body 1. Sealing plates are provided around the front end of the breeding box 4. The sealing plates are in contact with the baffle 12 and the front side edge 13 of the box body. The baffle 12 is provided on the front side of the box body 1, that is, on the open side. The front side of the baffle 12 is flush with the front side of the box body 1. When the breeding box 4 is placed in the box body 1, the sealing plates on the breeding box 4 are in contact with the baffle 12 and the front side edge 13 of the box body.

[0035] In another technical solution, a spray pipe is provided above the breeding box 4, and a water pump is provided at the bottom of the collection tank 3. The water pump is communicated with the spray pipe. In some technical solutions, several partition plates can be provided in the middle of the collection tank 3 to divide the collection tank 3 into several water collection chambers. The number of water collection chambers is the same as the number of breeding boxes 4, and the breeding boxes 4 correspond to the water collection chambers one by one. That is, the water collection tanks 2 opposite to the lower sides of the breeding boxes 4 are respectively connected to the corresponding water collection chambers through water pipes. This design is convenient for carrying out experimental research. Since the experimental conditions are different, the components of the water discharged from the breeding boxes 4 are also different. If the water discharged from different breeding boxes 4 is mixed, the collected water cannot be reused. Therefore, this technical solution uses the partition plates to divide the collection tank 3 to achieve the function of separately collecting the water in each breeding box 4, and then pumping it to the breeding box 4 through the water pump for water replenishment, achieving the purpose of saving water.

[0036] In another technical solution, an LED lamp and a camera are provided above the breeding box 4. By setting the LED lamp, the light conditions in the breeding box 4 can be simulated, such as controlling the light intensity and the light time. The camera can be an infrared camera, which can observe the activities of earthworms under dark conditions. The LED lamp and the camera can both be provided on the box wall and above the breeding box 4, or an installation rod can be provided between the baffle 12 and the box wall at the rear side of the box body 1, and the LED lamp and the camera are fixed on the installation rod, thereby realizing the installation of the LED lamp and the camera above the breeding box 4.

[0037] In another technical solution, a first temperature sensor and a humidity sensor are provided in the breeding box 4. That is, when in use, the first temperature sensor and the humidity sensor are inserted into the breeding soil. The thickness of the breeding soil in the breeding box 4 is 8 - 15 cm, and the first temperature sensor and the first humidity sensor are located 3 - 4 cm below the breeding soil to monitor the temperature and humidity of the breeding soil.

[0038] In another technical solution, a heating pipe and a second temperature sensor are provided in the collection tank 3. By setting the heating pipe to heat the liquid in the collection tank 3, when the temperature of the box body 1 is relatively low, the temperature inside the box body 1 can be regulated to make the temperature inside the box body 1 suitable for the growth of earthworms.

[0039] In another technical solution, an observation window is provided at the front end of the breeding box 4. A transparent material is provided on the observation window, and a light-shielding curtain is provided on the observation window. By providing the observation window, it is convenient to observe the activities of earthworms in the breeding box 4.

[0040] In another technical solution, a controller and a display screen 7 are provided on one side of the box body 1. The controller is electrically connected to the first temperature sensor, the second temperature sensor, the humidity sensor, the water pump, the heating pipe, the fan 6, the camera, the display screen 7, and the LED lamp. The display screen 7 is used to display the temperature and humidity inside the box body 1 in real time and view the video information of the activities of earthworms inside the box body 1. The controller can start the fan 6 to work at intervals to promote the replacement of the gas inside the box body 1. When the humidity is lower than the preset value, the controller controls the water pump to start spraying water onto the spray pipe. When the humidity is greater than or equal to the preset value, the controller controls the water pump to stop working. When the first temperature sensor detects that the temperature is lower than the preset value, the water body in the collection tank 3 can be heated through the heating pipe, and the heat carried by the air flow can increase the temperature inside the box body 1. The second temperature sensor can monitor the temperature of the water body heated by the heating pipe. When the first temperature sensor detects that the temperature inside the breeding box is higher than the preset value, the controller can control the fan 6 to work to promote the air flow to discharge the heat inside the box body 1. In some technical solutions, an external wireless terminal can be electrically connected to the controller to control the work of the LED lamp, the fan 6, etc. by using wireless terminal devices such as mobile phones and tablets, and the activities of earthworms can be remotely viewed through the wireless terminal devices.

[0041] In another technical solution, a partition is provided in the middle of the box body 1 to divide the box body 1 into a breeding area and a control area. The breeding box 4 is placed in the breeding area, and components such as the controller and the display screen are arranged in the control area. The partition on one side of the breeding area is provided with the groove to form an air flow channel on one side of the partition.

[0042] In another technical solution, the front side plate of the breeding box 4 is hinged to the bottom plate, and a locking structure is provided at the upper end of the front side plate to fix the front side plate on the front side of the breeding box 4. In the way of hinging the front side plate, after the front side plate is rotated and opened, it is convenient to clean the breeding soil in the breeding box 4.

[0043] Although the implementation schemes of the present utility model have been disclosed as above, they are not limited to only the applications listed in the description and the implementation modes. It can be fully applied to various fields suitable for the present utility model. For those familiar with the field, additional modifications can be easily achieved. Therefore, without departing from the general concept defined by the claims and the equivalent scope, the present utility model is not limited to specific details and the illustrations shown and described here.

Claims

1. A breeding device suitable for indoor experiments on earthworms, characterized in that: include: The box body has an open front side, a plurality of water collecting tanks are arranged at the rear side of the box body, a collecting tank is arranged at the bottom of the box body, and the water collecting tanks are connected to the collecting tanks; At least one breeding box, which can be slidably arranged in the box body, and a plurality of drainage holes are arranged on the rear bottom plate of the breeding box, and the positions of the drainage holes are opposite to the position of the water collecting tank; The ventilation structure comprises a fan, a vent and a ventilation hole, wherein the vent is arranged at the top of a box body, the fan is arranged at the vent, and the ventilation hole is arranged on the box wall at the bottom of the box body.

2. The breeding device suitable for indoor earthworm experiments according to claim 1, characterized in that: A groove is arranged on the box wall to form an air flow channel, and a support edge is arranged on both side walls of the box body. The support edge includes a plurality of support blocks, and the plurality of support blocks are arranged on both sides of the groove to form the support edge. The support edge forms an angle with the bottom surface of the box body, and the opening direction of the angle is toward the open side of the box body, and the groove passes through two adjacent support blocks.

3. The breeding device suitable for indoor earthworm experiments according to claim 1, characterized in that: A handle is provided on the breeding box.

4. The breeding device suitable for indoor earthworm experiments according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side wall of the breeding box is provided with ventilation holes, and the side wall of the breeding box is provided with an escape-proof net, and the position of the escape-proof net is opposite to the position of the ventilation holes.

5. The breeding device suitable for indoor earthworm experiments according to claim 1, characterized in that: A retaining edge is arranged in the middle of the front side of the box body, and a sealing plate is arranged around one end of the breeding box, and the sealing plate is connected with the retaining edge and the front side of the box body.

6. The breeding device suitable for indoor earthworm experiments according to claim 1, characterized in that: A spray pipe is arranged above the breeding box, a water pump is arranged at the bottom of the collecting tank, and the water pump is communicated with the spray pipe.

7. The breeding device suitable for indoor earthworm experiments according to claim 1, characterized in that: LED lights and cameras are installed above the breeding box.

8. The breeding device suitable for indoor earthworm experiments according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first temperature sensor and a humidity sensor are arranged in the breeding box.

9. The breeding device suitable for indoor earthworm experiments according to claim 1, characterized in that: A heating tube and a second temperature sensor are arranged in the collecting tank.

10. The breeding device suitable for indoor earthworm experiments according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front end of the breeding box is provided with an observation window, a transparent material is provided on the observation window, and a blackout curtain is provided on the observation window.

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