Artificial intelligent breeding box for hermetia illucens

By using a servo motor-driven XY axis displacement device and an image recognition device in conjunction with a flexible clamping module, black soldier fly larvae can be automatically grasped, solving the problem of time-consuming and labor-intensive traditional processing and improving processing efficiency and hygiene.

CN224022657UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-24POWERCHINA HUADONG ENG CORP LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-03-17
Publication Date
2026-03-24

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Technical Problem

Traditional methods of treating black soldier fly larvae are time-consuming, labor-intensive, inefficient, and produce strong odors that affect the health of operators.

Method used

The XY-axis displacement device driven by a servo motor and the image recognition device, together with the flexible clamping module, automatically locate and grasp black soldier fly larvae that meet the size requirements. The flexible clamping block reduces the concentration of clamping stress, and the infrared dynamic recognition device improves the recognition accuracy.

Benefits of technology

It has enabled the automated processing of black soldier fly larvae, reducing manual operation, improving processing efficiency, minimizing the impact on operators, and improving hygiene conditions.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a hermetia illucens artificial intelligence breeding box which comprises a breeding box with an upward opening, an X-Y axis displacement device driven by a servo motor is arranged at the top of the breeding box, and the box further comprises an image recognition device used for identifying hermetia illucens larvae with the size within a specified range. For example, the recognition threshold value can be set to be a milk white body with the length of 2 cm, and an electric push rod stretching downwards is arranged on a tail end moving body on the XY-axis displacement device. According to the utility model, the hermetia illucens larvae meeting the requirements are automatically positioned and the grabbing device is controlled to grab the hermetia illucens larvae under the technology of image recognition, so that the repeated labor of manpower is greatly reduced, and the hermetia illucens larvae are grabbed more timely and are cleaner and more sanitary.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of black soldier fly breeding boxes, and in particular to an artificial intelligence breeding box for black soldier flies. Background Technology

[0002] Black soldier flies are saprophytic insects belonging to the genus *Bufo* in the family Bandidae, order Diptera. Animals fed with black soldier flies can benefit from improved physical condition, enhanced immunity, and reduced disease. Black soldier flies can also replace fishmeal as feed. Their excrement is a highly efficient bio-organic fertilizer used in the production of organic agricultural products. Industrialized projects using black soldier flies to treat kitchen waste have already commenced commercial operation in Tianjin, Shandong, Hubei, and other regions of China.

[0003] In their larval stage, they resemble maggots. Once they reach a certain size, they need to be selected and processed. Traditionally, manual processing is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and the breeding environment has a strong odor, which can cause discomfort if handled manually for a long time. In addition, the processing efficiency is low. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an AI-powered black soldier fly breeding box that helps reduce the impact of the breeding environment on the selection and operation of personnel, and improves processing efficiency. To this end, this invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] The black soldier fly artificial intelligence breeding box includes an upward-opening breeding box. At the top of the breeding box is an XY-axis displacement device driven by a servo motor (existing conventional devices will not be described in detail). It also includes an image recognition device for identifying black soldier fly larvae of a specified size range. For example, the recognition threshold can be set to a two-centimeter-long, milky-white body (the breeding environment for black soldier flies is dark gray material, and black soldier fly larvae are milky white). A downward-extending electric push rod is provided on the end of the XY-axis displacement device, and a flexible clamping module for grasping black soldier flies is fixed at the end of the electric push rod. The flexible clamping module is controlled by an electronic control module, and the control parameters of the electronic control module are provided by the image recognition device.

[0006] Preferably, the flexible clamping module includes a drive motor fixed to the lower end of the electric push rod, the drive motor being fixed on a slide rod seat, a sliding frame slidingly disposed on the slide rod seat, and a screw rotatably disposed inside the slide rod seat. The screw and the drive motor are connected by a threaded coupling. After the screw rotates, it drives the sliding frame to move up and down. A connecting arm is hinged to the outside of the sliding frame, and a clamping seat is hinged to the lower end of the slide rod seat and the lower end of the connecting arm. When the sliding frame moves, it drives the connecting arm to push the clamping seat. A clamping block is disposed on the clamping seat for clamping black soldier fly larvae.

[0007] Preferably, a flexible clamping block with a triangular structure is fixedly embedded at the lower end of the clamping seat, and the flexible clamping block has a hollow through-structure. When the flexible clamping block clamps, it can adapt to the outer wall of the target object through deformation, thereby increasing the clamping area, reducing the concentration of clamping stress, and avoiding injury to the black soldier fly larvae.

[0008] Preferably, a plurality of flexible central plates are spaced apart within the flexible clamping block. The flexible central plates and the flexible clamping block are made of the same rubber or silicone material. The flexible central plates are used to improve the supporting force of the flexible clamping block, avoid permanent deformation, and increase the clamping load.

[0009] Preferably, the breeding box is also equipped with a control system for manual interaction, which can be used to instruct the flexible clamping module to clamp a specified target.

[0010] Preferably, it also includes an infrared dynamic recognition device that works in conjunction with the image recognition device. The infrared dynamic recognition device is used to control the scanning position of the image recognition device, which can obtain more accurate recognition results. When the infrared dynamic recognition device detects that an object is wriggling, it triggers the image recognition device to collect and recognize the corresponding position, and then uploads the coordinate position of the black soldier fly larvae that meet the required size to the control system. The control system then controls the flexible clamping module to grasp the specified position.

[0011] The advantages and positive effects of this invention are: with the help of image recognition technology, black soldier fly larvae that meet the requirements are automatically located and the grasping device is controlled to grasp them, which greatly reduces repetitive manual labor, makes the grasping more timely, and is cleaner and more hygienic. Attached Figure Description

[0012] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the flexible clamping module structure in this utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the flexible clamping module structure in this utility model.

[0016] The labels in the attached diagram are as follows: 10. Drive motor; 11. Slide rod seat; 12. Connecting rod arm; 13. Clamping seat; 14. Threaded coupling; 15. Screw; 16. Sliding frame; 17. XY axis displacement device; 18. Control system; 19. Electric push rod; 20. Flexible clamping block; 21. Flexible central plate; 22. Breeding box. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These drawings are simplified schematic diagrams, illustrating only the basic structure of the present invention, and therefore only show the components relevant to the present invention.

[0018] The embodiments of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0019] like Figure 1-3 As shown, the black soldier fly artificial intelligence breeding box of this utility model includes a breeding box 22 with an upward opening. An XY-axis displacement device 17 driven by a servo motor (existing conventional devices will not be described in detail) is provided on the top of the breeding box 22. It also includes an image recognition device for identifying black soldier fly larvae of a specified size. For example, the recognition threshold can be set to a milky-white body with a length of two centimeters (the breeding environment for black soldier flies is all blackish-gray material, and black soldier fly larvae are milky-white). A downwardly extending electric push rod 19 is provided on the end moving body of the XY-axis displacement device 17, and a flexible clamping module for grasping black soldier flies is fixed at the end of the electric push rod 19. The flexible clamping module is controlled by an electronic control module, and the control parameters of the electronic control module are provided by the image recognition device.

[0020] Preferably, the flexible clamping module includes a drive motor 10 fixed to the lower end of the electric push rod 19. The drive motor 10 is fixed on the slide rod seat 11. A sliding frame 16 is slidably provided on the slide rod seat 11, and a screw 15 is rotatably provided inside the slide rod seat 11. The screw 15 and the drive motor 10 are connected by a threaded coupling 14. After the screw 15 rotates, it drives the sliding frame 16 to move up and down. A connecting arm 12 is hinged to the outside of the sliding frame 16, and a clamping seat 13 is hinged to the lower end of the slide rod seat 11 and the lower end of the connecting arm 12. When the sliding frame 16 moves, it drives the connecting arm 12 to push the clamping seat 13. A clamping block is provided on the clamping seat 13 for clamping black soldier fly larvae.

[0021] Preferably, a flexible clamping block 20 with a triangular structure is fixedly embedded at the lower end of the clamping seat 13, and the flexible clamping block 20 has a hollow through structure. When the flexible clamping block 20 clamps, it can adapt to the outer wall of the target object by deformation, thereby increasing the clamping area, reducing the concentration of clamping stress, and avoiding injury to the black soldier fly larvae.

[0022] Preferably, a plurality of flexible central plates 21 are provided at intervals within the flexible clamping block 20. The flexible central plates 21 and the flexible clamping block 20 are made of the same rubber or silicone material. The flexible central plates 21 are used to improve the supporting force of the flexible clamping block 20, avoid permanent deformation, and increase the clamping load.

[0023] Preferably, the breeding box 22 is also equipped with a control system 18 for manual interaction control, which can be used to command the flexible clamping module to clamp the specified target.

[0024] Preferably, it also includes an infrared dynamic recognition device that works in conjunction with the image recognition device. The infrared dynamic recognition device is used to control the scanning position of the image recognition device, which can obtain more accurate recognition results. When the infrared dynamic recognition device detects that an object is wriggling, it triggers the image recognition device to collect and recognize the corresponding position, and then uploads the coordinate position of the black soldier fly larvae that meet the required size to the control system 18. The control system 18 then controls the flexible clamping module to grasp the specified position.

[0025] It should be emphasized that the embodiments described in this utility model are illustrative rather than limiting. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the embodiments described in the specific implementation. Any other implementation methods derived by those skilled in the art based on the technical solutions of this utility model are also within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A black soldier fly artificial intelligence breeding box, comprising an upward-opening breeding box (22), wherein an XY-axis displacement device (17) driven by a servo motor is provided on the top of the breeding box (22), and further comprising an image recognition device for identifying black soldier fly larvae of a specified size, characterized in that: The XY axis displacement device (17) is provided with a downwardly extending electric push rod (19) on the end moving body, and a flexible clamping module for grasping black soldier fly is fixed at the end of the electric push rod (19). The flexible clamping module is controlled by an electronic control module, and the control parameters of the electronic control module are provided by the image recognition device.

2. The black soldier fly artificial intelligence breeding box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flexible clamping module includes a drive motor (10) fixed to the lower end of the electric push rod (19). The drive motor (10) is fixed on the slide rod seat (11). A sliding frame (16) is slidably provided on the slide rod seat (11). A screw (15) is rotatably provided inside the slide rod seat (11). The screw (15) and the drive motor (10) are connected by a threaded coupling (14). After the screw (15) rotates, it drives the sliding frame (16) to move up and down. A connecting arm (12) is hinged to the outside of the sliding frame (16). A clamping seat (13) is hinged to the lower end of the slide rod seat (11) and the lower end of the connecting arm (12). When the sliding frame (16) moves, it drives the connecting arm (12) to push the clamping seat (13). A clamping block is provided on the clamping seat (13) for clamping black soldier fly larvae.

3. The black soldier fly artificial intelligence breeding box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lower end of the clamping seat (13) is fixedly fitted with a flexible clamping block (20) with a triangular structure. The flexible clamping block (20) is a hollow through structure. When the flexible clamping block (20) is clamping, it can adapt to the outer wall of the target object by deformation, which increases the clamping area, reduces the concentration of clamping stress, and avoids injuring the black soldier fly larvae.

4. The black soldier fly artificial intelligence breeding box according to claim 3, characterized in that: A plurality of flexible central plates (21) are spaced apart within the flexible clamping block (20). The flexible central plates (21) and the flexible clamping block (20) are made of the same rubber or silicone material. The flexible central plates (21) are used to improve the support force of the flexible clamping block (20), avoid permanent deformation, and increase the clamping load.

5. The black soldier fly artificial intelligence breeding box according to claim 4, characterized in that: The breeding box (22) is also equipped with a control system (18) for manual interaction control, which can be used to command the flexible clamping module to clamp the specified target.

6. The black soldier fly artificial intelligence breeding box according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes an infrared dynamic recognition device that works in conjunction with an image recognition device. The infrared dynamic recognition device is used to control the scanning position of the image recognition device, which can obtain more accurate recognition results. When the infrared dynamic recognition device detects that an object is wriggling, it triggers the image recognition device to collect and recognize the corresponding position, and then uploads the coordinate position of the black soldier fly larvae that meet the required size to the control system (18), and the control system (18) controls the flexible clamping module to grasp the specified position.