Humidity control device for soil in earthworm breeding box
By setting up a sprinkler device and soil moisture sensor in the earthworm breeding box, the soil moisture is automatically adjusted, solving the problem of dry earthworms on the body surface and ensuring the normal breathing and survival of earthworms.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422493958.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-15
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-05
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-15
AI Technical Summary
Most of the existing earthworm breeding boxes do not have the function of automatically controlling soil moisture, which causes the earthworm surface to dry, affect their normal breathing, and may lead to the death of the earthworm in severe cases.
A humidity control device including a sprinkler device, a control device, a soil moisture sensor and a control box is designed to monitor soil moisture through a soil moisture sensor and automatically sprinkle water when the humidity is low to maintain a suitable humidity environment.
Automatic control of soil moisture in the earthworm breeding box is achieved, ensuring normal respiration of earthworms, avoiding drying problems caused by too low humidity, and improving the survival rate of earthworms.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of earthworm breeding boxes, and in particular relates to a humidity control device for soil inside an earthworm breeding box. Background Art
[0002] The earthworm breeding box is an innovative tool in the field of modern ecological agriculture and environmental protection. It aims to promote the reproduction and growth of earthworms in an efficient and environmentally friendly way. It is made of high-quality materials to ensure ventilation and moisture retention of the breeding environment while avoiding pollution. The breeding box is reasonably designed and easy to manage and maintain, which can significantly improve the survival rate and yield of earthworms. The problem with the existing technology is that most of the existing earthworm breeding boxes do not have the function of automatically controlling soil moisture when in use. Earthworms use the pores on their skin to breathe, and their bodies need to be kept moist at all times to maintain normal respiration. If the soil humidity is too low and water is not sprayed in time to increase the humidity, the earthworms' body surface will dry out, affecting their normal breathing, and in severe cases may even cause the earthworms to die. Utility Model Content
[0003] In response to the problems existing in the prior art, the utility model provides a humidity control device for the soil inside an earthworm breeding box, which has the advantage of automatically controlling the soil humidity and solves the problem that most existing earthworm breeding boxes do not have the function of automatically controlling the soil humidity when in use. Earthworms use the stomata on their skin to breathe, and their bodies need to be in a moist state at all times to maintain normal respiration. If the soil humidity is too low and water is not sprayed in time to increase the humidity, the earthworms' body surfaces will dry out, affecting their normal breathing, and in severe cases, may even cause the earthworms to die.
[0004] The utility model is implemented as follows: a device for controlling the humidity of the soil inside an earthworm breeding box, comprising a box body and a supporting shell, wherein the box body is arranged on the top of the supporting shell, a recovery water tank is arranged on the left side of the supporting shell, a sprinkler is arranged on the top of the box body inner cavity, a movable frame is fixedly connected to the left side of the box body, a control device for use with the sprinkler is arranged at the bottom of the movable frame, support plates for use with the control device are arranged on the front and rear sides of the bottom of the movable frame, a fixed shell for use with the control device is arranged on the rear side of the left side of the box body, a soil moisture sensor is arranged on the rear side of the box body inner cavity, a control box for use with the soil moisture sensor is fixedly connected to the rear side of the box body, and a transmission member for use with the sprinkler is arranged on the right side of the box body inner cavity.
[0005] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the bottom of the inner wall of the supporting shell is a slope, the right side of the recovery water tank is fixedly connected to the supporting shell, the right side of the movable frame is fixedly connected to the box body, the top of the support plate is fixedly connected to the movable frame, the side of the fixed shell close to the box body is fixedly connected to the box body, the rear side of the soil moisture sensor is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the box body, the front side of the control box is fixedly connected to the box body, and the right side of the transmission member is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the box body.
[0006] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a limiting column is provided on the inner side of the transmission member, the front and rear sides of the limiting column are fixedly connected to the movable frame, and the surface of the limiting column is provided with a movable slider used in conjunction with the sprinkler device.
[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the sprinkler device includes a water inlet pipe, a plurality of water outlet holes are evenly distributed on the curved surface of the water inlet pipe, and a transmission gear is provided on the right side of the water inlet pipe.
[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the control device includes a control motor, the output end of the control motor is fixedly connected to a reciprocating screw, the surface of the reciprocating screw is sleeved with a movable plate and is threadedly connected to the movable plate, and a water inlet tank is provided on the right side of the movable plate.
[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the right side of the water inlet pipe is fixedly connected to the transmission gear, the left side of the water inlet pipe passes through the box body and the movable frame in sequence, and extends to the outside of the movable frame to be rotatably connected to the water inlet box, the right side of the transmission gear is rotatably connected to the movable slider through a rotating shaft, and the top of the transmission gear is engaged with the transmission member.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the rear side of the control motor passes through the fixed shell and extends to the inner cavity of the fixed shell and is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed shell. The front side of the reciprocating screw passes through the support plate and extends to the inner side of the support plate and is rotatably connected to the support plate through a rotating shaft. The top of the movable plate contacts the movable frame, and the right side of the water inlet tank is fixedly connected to the movable plate.
[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:
[0012] 1. The utility model solves the problem that most existing earthworm breeding boxes do not have the function of automatically controlling soil moisture during use by arranging a sprinkler device, a control device, a soil moisture sensor and a control box. Earthworms breathe through the pores on their skin, and their bodies need to be kept moist at all times to maintain normal respiration. If the soil humidity is too low and water is not sprinkled in time to increase the humidity, the earthworms' body surfaces will dry out, affecting their normal breathing and even causing the death of the earthworms in severe cases.
[0013] 2. The utility model can support the box body by providing a support shell, and at the same time, it can also allow water that is not completely absorbed by the soil to flow into the inner cavity of the recovery water tank through the slope of the support shell. By providing a movable frame, the support plate, the movable plate and the water inlet pipe can be supported and limited. By providing a support plate, the reciprocating screw rod can be supported. By providing a fixed shell, the control motor can be supported and protected. By providing a soil moisture sensor and a control box, the soil moisture can be monitored and controlled. By providing a transmission member, the transmission gear can be transmitted.
[0014] 3. The utility model can support and limit the water inlet pipe by setting the limit column and the movable slider, making it convenient for users to use the water inlet pipe.
[0015] 4. The utility model is provided with a sprinkler device, which can increase the humidity of the soil and facilitate users to use the soil.
[0016] 5. The present invention is capable of controlling the sprinkler device by providing a control device, making it convenient for users to use the sprinkler device.
[0017] 6. The utility model can sprinkle water on the soil by arranging a water inlet pipe and a water outlet hole, and can drive the water inlet pipe to rotate by arranging a transmission gear.
[0018] 7. The utility model can drive the reciprocating screw to rotate by setting a control motor, and can drive the movable plate to move back and forth by setting a reciprocating screw. By setting a movable plate, it can drive the water inlet tank to move back and forth, and by setting a water inlet tank, it can drive the water inlet pipe to move back and forth, and at the same time, it can also inject the water in the inner cavity into the inner cavity of the water inlet pipe. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure provided by an embodiment of the utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the transmission member provided by the embodiment of the utility model;
[0021] Figure 3 The embodiment of the present utility model provides Figure 2 Enlarged view at point A;
[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the limiting column and the movable slider provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the sprinkler device and the control device provided in the embodiment of the utility model;
[0024] Figure 6It is a cross-sectional view of the support shell and the recovery water tank provided by an embodiment of the utility model.
[0025] In the figure: 1. Box body; 2. Support shell; 3. Recovery water tank; 4. Sprinkler device; 5. Mobile frame; 6. Control device; 7. Support plate; 8. Fixed shell; 9. Soil moisture sensor; 10. Control box; 11. Transmission member; 12. Limiting column; 13. Moving slider; 401. Water inlet pipe; 402. Water outlet; 403. Transmission gear; 601. Control motor; 602. Reciprocating screw; 603. Moving plate; 604. Water inlet tank. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0026] In order to further understand the content, features and effects of the present invention, the following embodiments are given as examples and described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0027] The structure of the present utility model is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0028] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a device for controlling the humidity of the soil inside an earthworm breeding box, comprising a box body 1 and a supporting shell 2. The box body 1 is arranged on the top of the supporting shell 2, and a recovery water tank 3 is provided on the left side of the supporting shell 2. A sprinkler 4 is provided on the top of the inner cavity of the box body 1, and a movable frame 5 is fixedly connected to the left side of the box body 1. A control device 6 for use with the sprinkler 4 is provided at the bottom of the movable frame 5. Support plates 7 for use with the control device 6 are provided on the front and rear sides of the bottom of the movable frame 5. A fixed shell 8 for use with the control device 6 is provided on the rear side of the left side of the box body 1. A soil moisture sensor 9 is provided on the rear side of the inner cavity of the box body 1. A control box 10 for use with the soil moisture sensor 9 is fixedly connected to the rear side of the box body 1, and a transmission member 11 for use with the sprinkler 4 is provided on the right side of the inner cavity of the box body 1.
[0029] refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 6 The bottom of the inner wall of the supporting shell 2 is a slope, the right side of the recovery water tank 3 is fixedly connected to the supporting shell 2, the right side of the movable frame 5 is fixedly connected to the box body 1, the top of the supporting plate 7 is fixedly connected to the movable frame 5, the side of the fixed shell 8 close to the box body 1 is fixedly connected to the box body 1, the rear side of the soil moisture sensor 9 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the box body 1, the front side of the control box 10 is fixedly connected to the box body 1, and the right side of the transmission member 11 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the box body 1.
[0030] The above scheme is adopted: by providing a support shell 2, the box body 1 can be supported, and at the same time, water that is not completely absorbed by the soil can flow into the inner cavity of the recovery water tank 3 through the slope of the support shell 2; by providing a movable frame 5, the support plate 7, the movable plate 603 and the water inlet pipe 401 can be supported and limited; by providing a support plate 7, the reciprocating screw rod 602 can be supported; by providing a fixed shell 8, the control motor 601 can be supported and protected; by providing a soil moisture sensor 9 and a control box 10, the soil moisture can be monitored and controlled; by providing a transmission member 11, the transmission gear 403 can be transmitted.
[0031] refer to Figure 3 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5 A limiting column 12 is provided on the inner side of the transmission member 11. The front and rear sides of the limiting column 12 are fixedly connected to the movable frame 5. The surface of the limiting column 12 is provided with a movable slider 13 used in conjunction with the sprinkler device 4.
[0032] The above solution is adopted: by providing the limiting column 12 and the movable slider 13, the water inlet pipe 401 can be supported and limited, making it convenient for users to use the water inlet pipe 401.
[0033] refer to Figure 5 The sprinkler device 4 includes a water inlet pipe 401 , a plurality of water outlet holes 402 are evenly distributed on the curved surface of the water inlet pipe 401 , and a transmission gear 403 is provided on the right side of the water inlet pipe 401 .
[0034] The above solution is adopted: by providing the sprinkler device 4, the humidity of the soil can be increased, making it easier for users to use the soil.
[0035] refer to Figure 5 The control device 6 includes a control motor 601, the output end of the control motor 601 is fixedly connected to a reciprocating screw 602, the surface of the reciprocating screw 602 is sleeved with a movable plate 603, and is threadedly connected to the movable plate 603, and a water inlet tank 604 is provided on the right side of the movable plate 603.
[0036] By adopting the above solution, the control device 6 is provided to control the sprinkler device 4 , making it convenient for the user to use the sprinkler device 4 .
[0037] refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 3 and Figure 5 The right side of the water inlet pipe 401 is fixedly connected to the transmission gear 403, and the left side of the water inlet pipe 401 passes through the box body 1 and the movable frame 5 in sequence, and extends to the outside of the movable frame 5 and is rotatably connected to the water inlet box 604. The right side of the transmission gear 403 is rotatably connected to the movable slider 13 through the rotating shaft, and the top of the transmission gear 403 is engaged with the transmission member 11.
[0038] With the above solution, the soil can be sprinkled with water by providing the water inlet pipe 401 and the water outlet hole 402 , and the water inlet pipe 401 can be driven to rotate by providing the transmission gear 403 .
[0039] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 5 The rear side of the control motor 601 passes through the fixed shell 8 and extends to the inner cavity of the fixed shell 8 and is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed shell 8. The front side of the reciprocating screw 602 passes through the support plate 7 and extends to the inner side of the support plate 7 and is rotatably connected to the support plate 7 through the rotating shaft. The top of the movable plate 603 contacts the movable frame 5, and the right side of the water inlet tank 604 is fixedly connected to the movable plate 603.
[0040] The above scheme is adopted: by setting the control motor 601, the reciprocating screw 602 can be driven to rotate, by setting the reciprocating screw 602, the movable plate 603 can be driven to move back and forth, by setting the movable plate 603, the water inlet tank 604 can be driven to move back and forth, by setting the water inlet tank 604, the water inlet pipe 401 can be driven to move back and forth, and at the same time, the water in the inner cavity can be injected into the inner cavity of the water inlet pipe 401.
[0041] The working principle of this utility model:
[0042] During use, when the soil moisture sensor 9 detects that the soil moisture is low, it will transmit a signal to the control box 10, and at the same time, water will be injected into the inner cavity of the water inlet tank 604. The water in the inner cavity of the water inlet tank 604 will flow into the inner cavity of the water inlet pipe 401, and then the control motor 601 will be started and drive the reciprocating screw 602 to rotate. The reciprocating screw 602 drives the moving plate 603 and the water inlet tank 604 to move back and forth. The water inlet tank 604 drives the water inlet pipe 401 and the transmission gear 403 to move back and forth synchronously, and the transmission gear 403 drives the moving slider 13 reciprocates on the surface of the limiting column 12. During the movement of the transmission gear 403, it engages with the transmission member 11, causing itself to rotate and driving the water inlet pipe 401 to rotate. At the same time, the centrifugal force generated by the rotation of the water inlet pipe 401 will discharge the water in the inner cavity of the water inlet pipe 401 through the water outlet 402, evenly sprinkling water on the soil to increase the soil humidity. When the soil moisture sensor 9 detects that the soil moisture reaches the appropriate range, the water inlet tank 604 stops filling water, and the control motor 601 stops, completing the work.
[0043] In summary, the soil humidity control device inside the earthworm breeding box solves the problem that most existing earthworm breeding boxes do not have the function of automatically controlling soil humidity when in use, by setting a sprinkler device 4, a control device 6, a soil humidity sensor 9 and a control box 10. Earthworms use the pores on their skin to breathe, and their bodies need to be kept moist to maintain normal respiration. If the soil humidity is too low and water is not sprinkled in time to increase the humidity, the earthworms' body surfaces will dry out, affecting their normal breathing, and in severe cases, may even die.
[0044] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as first and second, etc., are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "comprises," "comprising," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that includes a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0045] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A device for controlling the humidity of soil inside an earthworm breeding box, comprising a box body (1) and a supporting shell (2), wherein the box body (1) is arranged on the top of the supporting shell (2), and is characterized in that: A recovery water tank (3) is provided on the left side of the support shell (2), a sprinkler device (4) is provided on the top of the inner cavity of the box body (1), a movable frame (5) is fixedly connected to the left side of the box body (1), a control device (6) used in conjunction with the sprinkler device (4) is provided at the bottom of the movable frame (5), support plates (7) used in conjunction with the control device (6) are provided on the front and rear sides of the bottom of the movable frame (5), a fixed shell (8) used in conjunction with the control device (6) is provided on the rear side of the left side of the box body (1), a soil moisture sensor (9) is provided on the rear side of the inner cavity of the box body (1), a control box (10) used in conjunction with the soil moisture sensor (9) is fixedly connected to the rear side of the box body (1), and a transmission member (11) used in conjunction with the sprinkler device (4) is provided on the right side of the inner cavity of the box body (1).
2. The device for controlling soil humidity in an earthworm breeding box according to claim 1, wherein: The bottom of the inner wall of the support shell (2) is a sloped surface, the right side of the recovery water tank (3) is fixedly connected to the support shell (2), the right side of the mobile frame (5) is fixedly connected to the box body (1), the top of the support plate (7) is fixedly connected to the mobile frame (5), the side of the fixed shell (8) close to the box body (1) is fixedly connected to the box body (1), the rear side of the soil moisture sensor (9) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the box body (1), the front side of the control box (10) is fixedly connected to the box body (1), and the right side of the transmission member (11) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the box body (1).
3. The device for controlling soil humidity in an earthworm breeding box according to claim 1, wherein: A limiting column (12) is provided on the inner side of the transmission member (11), the front and rear sides of the limiting column (12) are fixedly connected to the movable frame (5), and the surface of the limiting column (12) is provided with a movable slider (13) used in conjunction with the sprinkler device (4).
4. The device for controlling soil humidity in an earthworm breeding box according to claim 1, wherein: The watering device (4) comprises a water inlet pipe (401), a plurality of water outlet holes (402) are evenly distributed on the curved surface of the water inlet pipe (401), and a transmission gear (403) is provided on the right side of the water inlet pipe (401).
5. The device for controlling soil humidity in an earthworm breeding box according to claim 1, wherein: The control device (6) comprises a control motor (601), the output end of the control motor (601) is fixedly connected to a reciprocating screw (602), a movable plate (603) is sleeved on the surface of the reciprocating screw (602) and is threadedly connected to the movable plate (603), and a water inlet tank (604) is provided on the right side of the movable plate (603).
6. The device for controlling soil humidity in an earthworm breeding box according to claim 4, characterized in that: The right side of the water inlet pipe (401) is fixedly connected to the transmission gear (403), and the left side of the water inlet pipe (401) sequentially passes through the box body (1) and the movable frame (5), and extends to the outside of the movable frame (5) to be rotatably connected to the water inlet box (604). The right side of the transmission gear (403) is rotatably connected to the movable slider (13) via a rotating shaft, and the top of the transmission gear (403) is engaged with the transmission member (11).
7. The device for controlling soil humidity in an earthworm breeding box according to claim 5, wherein: The rear side of the control motor (601) passes through the fixed housing (8) and extends to the inner cavity of the fixed housing (8) and is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed housing (8); the front side of the reciprocating screw (602) passes through the support plate (7) and extends to the inner side of the support plate (7) and is rotatably connected to the support plate (7) through a rotating shaft; the top of the movable plate (603) contacts the movable frame (5); and the right side of the water inlet tank (604) is fixedly connected to the movable plate (603).