Stereoscopic earthworm breeding device

The three-dimensional earthworm farming device utilizes a frame structure, electric track, and water supply system to achieve three-dimensional earthworm farming and automated management, solving the problems of large footprint, inaccurate water supply, and high labor intensity in existing technologies, thereby improving farming efficiency and economic benefits.

CN224055123UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-31BEIJING VOCATIONAL COLLEGE OF AGRI
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-05-06
Publication Date
2026-03-31

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Technical Problem

Existing earthworm farming methods require large land areas, have inaccurate water supply, are labor-intensive, and are inefficient, resulting in high costs and low efficiency.

Method used

The three-dimensional earthworm farming device includes a frame structure, electric track, lifting system and water supply system. The electric track drives the movement of the farming boxes, the lifting system automatically controls the entry and exit of the farming boxes, and the water supply system precisely controls the water volume, realizing three-dimensional earthworm farming and automated management.

Benefits of technology

It improves the space utilization rate of earthworm farming, reduces labor intensity, saves labor costs, realizes year-round production of earthworm farming, and improves economic benefits and efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a three-dimensional earthworm breeding device which comprises a frame structure, a lifting system and a water supply system. A control system and a plurality of transversely arranged electric rails are mounted on the frame structure, and the rails are mounted on the frame structure at equal intervals from top to bottom; a plurality of breeding boxes are arranged on the electric track; a top plate is mounted at the top of the lifting system; the water supply system comprises a water tank and a liquid pumping assembly. The water tank is installed at the top of the frame structure, the liquid pumping assembly is communicated with the water tank, two main pipes are installed at the bottom of the water tank, a plurality of branch pipes are installed on the two main pipes and located over the breeding boxes respectively, flow control assemblies are installed on the branch pipes, and a plurality of water outlet holes are formed in the bottoms of the branch pipes. According to the three-dimensional earthworm breeding device, three-dimensional earthworm breeding can be achieved, the water supply amount can be accurately controlled in the breeding process, the breeding box can automatically enter and move out, the labor intensity of earthworm breeding can be effectively reduced, the labor cost is saved, and the breeding efficiency and economic benefits are improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of earthworm farming technology, and in particular to a three-dimensional earthworm farming device. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of China's livestock and poultry farming industry, the amount of organic waste such as livestock and poultry manure has increased dramatically, becoming one of the main sources of agricultural non-point source pollution and posing a significant threat to the ecological environment. Livestock and poultry manure contains large amounts of undigested protein and crude fat, but antibiotics, trace elements, and drugs added to the feed also leave residues in it. Earthworms, as common decomposers in ecosystems, can decompose organic solid waste into humus. During earthworm farming, organic waste is transformed into stable, high-quality manure that can be used for soil improvement through the earthworm's digestive system. Earthworm castings play an important role in promoting plant growth, inhibiting soil-borne plant diseases, and restoring the soil environment.

[0003] In existing technologies, earthworm farming usually adopts a flat-laying method, which requires a large area. Water supply during the farming process relies on experience and cannot be precisely controlled. Farmers also experience high labor intensity, high labor costs, and low farming efficiency.

[0004] Therefore, a three-dimensional earthworm farming device is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a three-dimensional earthworm farming device, which aims to solve or improve at least one of the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following solution: This utility model provides a three-dimensional earthworm farming device, comprising:

[0007] A frame structure is provided, on which a control system and several horizontally arranged electric tracks are installed, with the tracks installed at equal intervals from top to bottom on the frame structure; several breeding boxes are provided on the electric tracks; the electric tracks are used to drive the movement of the breeding boxes.

[0008] A lifting system is provided, which is located close to the frame structure. A top plate is installed on the top of the lifting system, which is used to support the breeding box.

[0009] A water supply system, comprising a water tank and a pump assembly; the water tank is installed on the top of the frame structure, the pump assembly is connected to the water tank, two main pipes are installed at the bottom of the water tank, several branch pipes are installed on the two main pipes, the several branch pipes are respectively located directly above several breeding boxes, a flow control assembly is installed on the branch pipes, and several water outlet holes are opened at the bottom of the branch pipes;

[0010] The top of the breeding box is open, and the side wall of the breeding box is equipped with a ventilation component; the electric track, the pump component and the flow control component are all electrically connected to the control system.

[0011] According to the present invention, a three-dimensional earthworm breeding device is provided, wherein the bottom of the breeding box has two horizontally arranged grooves, the electric track includes a track body horizontally installed on the frame structure, a plurality of rotating shafts are rotatably connected to the track body, a set of drive wheels are installed on the rotating shafts located on both sides of the track body, and rolling wheels are installed on both sides of the plurality of rotating shafts located in the middle.

[0012] Drive motors are installed on both sides of the track body. The output shaft of the drive motor is connected to the rotating shaft located on both sides. The drive wheel and the rolling wheel are both rolled in the two grooves. Several track bodies are installed on the frame structure at equal intervals from top to bottom. The drive motor is electrically connected to the control system.

[0013] According to the present invention, a three-dimensional earthworm farming device is provided, wherein the lifting system includes:

[0014] A base is positioned close to the frame structure, and wheels are installed at the four corners of the bottom surface of the base.

[0015] The scissor lift linkage has one bottom side hinged to the base and the other bottom side rotatably connected to a drive shaft; one top side of the scissor lift linkage is hinged to the bottom surface of the top plate and the other top side rotatably connected to a driven shaft.

[0016] A linear motor is mounted on the base, and the output shaft of the linear motor is fixedly connected to the drive shaft;

[0017] A first controller, wherein the linear motor is electrically connected to the first controller;

[0018] The drive shaft is slidably connected to the base, and the driven shaft is slidably connected to the bottom surface of the top plate.

[0019] According to the present invention, a three-dimensional earthworm breeding device is provided, wherein the pump liquid assembly includes a water pump electrically connected to the control system, the water pump is installed on the frame structure, the water pump inlet is connected to a water source, the water pump outlet is equipped with an inlet pipe, and the end of the inlet pipe away from the water pump is fixedly connected to and communicates with the water tank.

[0020] According to the present invention, a three-dimensional earthworm farming device is provided, wherein the flow control component includes a solenoid valve and a flow meter, the solenoid valve and the flow meter are installed on the branch pipe, and a plurality of the solenoid valves and a plurality of the flow meters are electrically connected to the control system.

[0021] According to the present invention, a three-dimensional earthworm farming device is provided, wherein a vertical plate is installed on the frame structure, and the control system includes a housing installed on the vertical plate, a second controller installed inside the housing, a display and buttons installed on the housing, and the display, the buttons, the drive motor, the water pump, several solenoid valves and several flow meters are all electrically connected to the second controller.

[0022] According to the present invention, a three-dimensional earthworm breeding device is provided, wherein a plurality of pulleys are rotatably connected to the top surface of the top plate, and the pulleys are slidably connected to the groove.

[0023] According to the present invention, a three-dimensional earthworm breeding device is provided, wherein the ventilation component includes two grid plates and two baffles. The two grid plates are respectively installed on the opposite side walls of the breeding box, and the baffles are installed on the outer wall of the breeding box. The two baffles are respectively covered over the two grid plates. Ventilation windows are provided on the baffles, and a sponge block is installed between the baffles and the grid plates.

[0024] According to the present invention, a three-dimensional earthworm breeding device is provided, wherein a liquid level sensor is installed in the water tank and the liquid level sensor is electrically connected to the second controller.

[0025] The present invention discloses the following technical effects:

[0026] This invention utilizes a frame structure to house several breeding boxes, enabling three-dimensional earthworm farming and effectively improving the space utilization rate of earthworm farming. During the farming process, clean water is added to the water tank via a pump assembly. The clean water in the tank flows into two main pipes under gravity and then flows out to the breeding boxes through the water outlets on several branch pipes. The flow control assembly on the branch pipes can precisely control the water supply, providing an appropriate humidity environment for the earthworms. When applied indoors at a suitable temperature, it can achieve year-round earthworm farming, improving the economic benefits and farming efficiency.

[0027] This invention uses an electric track to drive several breeding boxes to slide, and a lifting system to raise and lower the top plate, which in turn supports the breeding boxes. This allows the breeding boxes to be automatically moved in and out, reducing labor intensity and saving labor costs. This invention has the advantages of being safe and reliable, easy to use, and low in manufacturing cost, and has broad application value in production. Attached Figure Description

[0028] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the breeding box and the electric track in this utility model;

[0031] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the breeding box in this utility model;

[0032] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the water supply system in this utility model;

[0033] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting system in this utility model. Figure I ;

[0034] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting system in this utility model. Figure II ;

[0035] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the track body in this utility model.

[0036] The components include: 1. Frame structure; 2. Control system; 3. Lifting system; 31. Top plate; 32. Base; 33. Walking wheels; 34. Scissor lift linkage; 35. Drive shaft; 36. Driven shaft; 37. Linear motor; 38. Pulley; 4. Breeding box; 5. Water tank; 6. Main pipe; 7. Branch pipe; 8. Groove; 9. Track body; 10. Rotating shaft; 11. Rolling wheel; 12. Vertical plate; 13. Fence; 14. Baffle; 15. Ventilation window. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0038] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0039] Reference Figures 1-7 This utility model provides a three-dimensional earthworm farming device, comprising:

[0040] A frame structure 1 is equipped with a control system 2 and several horizontally arranged electric tracks. The tracks are installed at equal intervals from top to bottom on the frame structure 1. Several breeding boxes 4 are placed on the electric tracks. The electric tracks are used to drive the movement of the breeding boxes 4.

[0041] The lifting system 3 is located close to the frame structure 1. A top plate 31 is installed on the top of the lifting system 3. The top plate 31 is used to support the breeding box 4.

[0042] The water supply system includes a water tank 5 and a pump assembly. The water tank 5 is installed on the top of the frame structure 1. The pump assembly is connected to the water tank 5. Two main pipes 6 are installed at the bottom of the water tank 5. Several branch pipes 7 are installed on the two main pipes 6. The branch pipes 7 are located directly above several breeding boxes 4. A flow control assembly is installed on the branch pipes 7. Several water outlets are opened at the bottom of the branch pipes 7. The distance between two adjacent water outlets is 100mm. There are two branch pipes 7 installed on the main pipes 6.

[0043] The top of the breeding box 4 is open, and the side walls of the breeding box 4 are equipped with ventilation components; the electric track, the pump liquid assembly and the flow control assembly are all electrically connected to the control system 2.

[0044] With this configuration, the present invention can realize three-dimensional earthworm farming by placing several breeding boxes 4 in the frame structure 1, which can effectively improve the space utilization rate of earthworm farming. During the farming process, clean water is added to the water tank 5 through the pump component. The clean water in the water tank 5 flows into the two main pipes 6 under the action of gravity, and flows out to the breeding box 4 through the water outlet on several branch pipes 7. The flow control component on the branch pipes 7 can accurately control the water supply, providing a suitable humidity environment for earthworms. When applied to indoor environments with suitable temperature, earthworm farming can be carried out year-round, improving the economic benefits and farming efficiency.

[0045] This invention uses an electric track to drive several breeding boxes 4 to slide, and a lifting system 3 to lift the top plate 31, which in turn supports the breeding boxes 4. This allows the breeding boxes 4 to enter and leave automatically, reducing labor intensity and saving labor costs. This invention has the advantages of being safe and reliable, easy to use, and low in manufacturing cost, and has broad promotional value in production.

[0046] To further optimize the design, the bottom of the breeding box 4 has two horizontally arranged grooves 8. The electric track includes a track body 9 horizontally installed on the frame structure 1. Several rotating shafts 10 are rotatably connected to the track body 9. A set of drive wheels is installed on the rotating shafts 10 on both sides of the track body 9. Rolling wheels 11 are installed on both sides of the several rotating shafts 10 in the middle.

[0047] Drive motors are installed on both sides of the track body 9. The output shaft of the drive motor is connected to the rotating shaft 10 located on both sides. The drive wheel and the rolling wheel 11 are rolled in the two grooves 8. Several track bodies 9 are installed on the frame structure 1 at equal intervals from top to bottom. The drive motor is electrically connected to the control system 2.

[0048] The drive motor drives the rotating shafts 10 on both sides of each track body 9 to rotate, thereby driving the drive wheel to rotate. The rotating shaft 10 in the middle is rotatably connected to the track body 9, thereby causing the rolling wheel 11 to rotate.

[0049] Further optimization of the scheme, the lifting system 3 includes:

[0050] The base 32 is located close to the frame structure 1, and the four corners of the bottom surface of the base 32 are equipped with wheels 33.

[0051] The scissor lift link 34 is hinged to the base 32 on one side of its bottom and rotatably connected to the drive shaft 35 on the other side of its bottom; the top side of the scissor lift link 34 is hinged to the bottom surface of the top plate 31 on one side and rotatably connected to the driven shaft 36 on the other side of its top; the scissor lift link 34 includes six lifting rods, which are connected by pins.

[0052] Linear motor 37 is mounted on base 32, and the output shaft of linear motor 37 is fixedly connected to drive shaft 35.

[0053] The first controller is mounted on the vertical plate 12, and the linear motor 37 is electrically connected to the first controller; in this embodiment, the first controller is a microcontroller.

[0054] The drive shaft 35 is slidably connected to the base 32, and the driven shaft 36 is slidably connected to the bottom surface of the top plate 31. The linear motor 37 is started by controlling the first controller, thereby driving the drive shaft 35 to slide, thereby driving the top plate 31 to rise and fall, which can conveniently support or lower the breeding box 4.

[0055] Further optimization of the scheme: the pump liquid assembly includes a water pump electrically connected to the control system 2. The water pump is installed on the frame structure 1. The water pump inlet is connected to the water source. The water pump outlet is equipped with an inlet pipe. The end of the inlet pipe away from the water pump is fixedly connected to and connected to the water tank 5. The water pump is used to pressurize the water and deliver aquaculture water into the water tank 5.

[0056] The scheme is further optimized. The flow control component includes a solenoid valve and a flow meter. A solenoid valve and a flow meter are installed on the branch pipe 7. Several solenoid valves and several flow meters are electrically connected to the control system 2. The solenoid valve is used to control whether the aquaculture water can flow into the branch pipe 7, and the flow meter is used to monitor the water supply of each branch pipe 7.

[0057] The scheme is further optimized. A vertical plate 12 is installed on the frame structure 1. The control system 2 includes a housing installed on the vertical plate 12. A second controller is installed inside the housing. A display and buttons are installed on the housing. The display, buttons, drive motor, water pump, several solenoid valves and several flow meters are all electrically connected to the second controller.

[0058] The second controller can be configured according to the specific usage environment. For example, it can be controlled by a microcontroller or by a PLC, ARM (Advanced RISC Machine), FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array), etc. This embodiment does not make specific limitations.

[0059] Users interact with the second controller of control system 2 through the display and buttons to set and adjust system parameters. After receiving user instructions, the second controller of control system 2 controls the actions of various actuators (such as drive motors, water pumps, solenoid valves, flow meters, etc.).

[0060] In a further optimized design, several pulleys 38 are rotatably connected to the top surface of the top plate 31, and the pulleys 38 are slidably connected to the groove 8.

[0061] The design is further optimized so that the ventilation component includes two grids 13 and two baffles 14. The two grids 13 are respectively installed on the opposite side walls of the breeding box 4, and the baffles 14 are installed on the outer wall of the breeding box 4. The two baffles 14 are respectively covered outside the two grids 13. Ventilation windows 15 are opened on the baffles 14, and sponge blocks are installed between the baffles 14 and the grids 13.

[0062] The scheme has been further optimized. Frame structure 1 is assembled from columns, beams, an upper top plate, and a lower bottom plate; there are four columns, and the material is 40mm*40mm square steel.

[0063] The crossbeams are made of 40mm*40mm square steel and include long crossbeams, short crossbeams A and B. There are six long crossbeams, arranged at the front and rear of frame structure 1, ten short crossbeams A, arranged on both sides of frame structure 1, and six short crossbeams B, arranged on both sides of frame structure 1. There is a hole in the middle of short crossbeam B for fixing the branch pipe 7 of the water supply system. The columns and crossbeams are connected by bolts to form an integral structure. The top plate is located at the top of frame structure 1 and is used to install the water tank 5. The bottom plate is located at the bottom of frame structure 1 and is used to install the water pump. The vertical plate 12 is located at the front of frame structure 1 and is used to install the housing of control system 2.

[0064] The scheme has been further optimized by installing a liquid level sensor inside the water tank 5, which is electrically connected to the second controller. The liquid level sensor is used to monitor the water level in the water tank 5. When the water level reaches the position defined by the liquid level sensor, the second controller controls the solenoid valve to close and stop the water supply.

[0065] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0066] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. For those skilled in the art, other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A three-dimensional earthworm farming device, characterized in that, The utility model relates to an automatic fish culture device, including: Frame structure (1), control system (2) and a plurality of transverse electric tracks are installed on the frame structure (1), a plurality of tracks are installed on the frame structure (1) by equal interval from top to bottom, a plurality of culture boxes (4) are arranged on the electric track, and the electric track is used to drive a plurality of culture boxes (4) to move; Lifting system (3) is arranged close to the frame structure (1), and the top of the lifting system (3) is provided with a top plate (31), and the top plate (31) is used to support the culture box (4); Water supply system, the water supply system includes water tank (5) and pump liquid subassembly, the water tank (5) is installed on the frame structure (1) top, the pump liquid subassembly is communicated with the water tank (5), the water tank (5) bottom is equipped with two main pipes (6), and a plurality of branch pipes (7) are installed on two main pipes (6), and a plurality of branch pipes (7) are located above a plurality of culture boxes (4) respectively, the branch pipe (7) is equipped with flow control subassembly, and a plurality of water outlets are formed in the bottom of the branch pipe (7); Wherein, the top of the culture box (4) is open, and the sidewall of the culture box (4) is provided with a ventilation assembly, the electric track, the pump liquid subassembly and the flow control subassembly are electrically connected with the control system (2).

2. The three-dimensional worm breeding apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by: The bottom of the culture box (4) is provided with two transversely arranged grooves (8), the electric track includes track body (9) transversely installed on the frame structure (1), a plurality of rotating shafts (10) are rotatably connected to the track body (9), a group of drive wheels are installed on the rotating shaft (10) on both sides of the track body (9), and rolling wheels (11) are installed on both sides of a plurality of rotating shafts (10) in the middle; The drive motor is installed on both sides of the track body (9), the output shaft of the drive motor is in transmission connection with the rotating shaft (10) on both sides, the drive wheel and the rolling wheel (11) are all rollingly connected in the two grooves (8), a plurality of track bodies (9) are installed on the frame structure (1) by equal interval from top to bottom, and the drive motor is electrically connected with the control system (2).

3. The three-dimensional worm breeding apparatus according to claim 2, characterized by: The lifting system (3) includes: Base (32), the base (32) is arranged close to the frame structure (1), and walking wheels (33) are installed on the bottom surface of the base (32) four corners; Scissor link (34), one side of the bottom of the scissor link (34) is hinged with the base (32), and the other side of the bottom is rotatably connected with a driving shaft (35);One side of the top of the scissor link (34) is hinged with the bottom surface of the top plate (31), and the other side of the top is rotatably connected with a driven shaft (36); Linear motor (37), the linear motor (37) is installed on the base (32), and the output shaft of the linear motor (37) is fixedly connected with the driving shaft (35); First controller, the linear motor (37) is electrically connected with the first controller; The driving shaft (35) is slidably connected with the base (32), and the driven shaft (36) is slidably connected with the bottom surface of the top plate (31).

4. The three-dimensional worm breeding apparatus according to claim 3, characterized by: The pump liquid assembly comprises a water pump electrically connected with the control system (2), the water pump is installed on the frame structure (1), the water inlet of the water pump is connected with a water source, the water outlet of the water pump is provided with an inlet pipe, and the end of the inlet pipe away from the water pump is fixedly connected with and communicated with the water tank (5).

5. The three-dimensional worm breeding apparatus according to claim 4, characterized by: The flow control assembly comprises electromagnetic valves and flow meters, the electromagnetic valves and the flow meters are installed on the branch pipes (7), and the electromagnetic valves and the flow meters are electrically connected with the control system (2).

6. The three-dimensional worm breeding apparatus according to claim 5, characterized by: The frame structure (1) is provided with a vertical plate (12), the control system (2) comprises a shell installed on the vertical plate (12), a second controller is installed in the shell, a display and buttons are installed on the shell, and the display, the buttons, the driving motor, the water pump, the electromagnetic valves and the flow meters are electrically connected with the second controller.

7. The three-dimensional worm breeding apparatus according to claim 2, characterized by: The top surface of the top plate (31) is rotatably connected with a plurality of pulleys (38), and the pulleys (38) are slidably connected with the grooves (8).

8. The three-dimensional worm breeding apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by: The air permeable assembly comprises two grid plates (13) and two baffle plates (14), the two grid plates (13) are respectively installed on the opposite two side walls of the breeding tank (4), the baffle plate (14) is installed on the outer wall of the breeding tank (4), the two baffle plates (14) are respectively covered outside the two grid plates (13), the baffle plate (14) is provided with an air permeable window (15), and a sponge block is installed between the baffle plate (14) and the grid plate (13).

9. The three-dimensional worm breeding apparatus according to claim 6, characterized by: A liquid level sensor is installed in the water tank (5), and the liquid level sensor is electrically connected with the second controller.