Dual-purpose device for short-term storage and long-distance transportation of living spiders
By integrating a live spider storage tube and a humidification device with a breathable mesh and transparent materials, the problems of poor ventilation, difficulty in humidity control, and inconvenience in observation during spider transportation are solved, enabling safe and comfortable transportation of spiders, reducing mortality and costs.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-03
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-14
AI Technical Summary
Existing technologies lack specialized devices for the short-term storage and long-distance transportation of live spiders, resulting in poor ventilation, difficulty in humidity control, inability to observe the spiders' condition, and the spiders' suffocation, crushing, or fighting. Furthermore, existing devices are prone to damage or are poorly designed.
The integrated design of the live organism storage tube and humidification device, combined with a breathable mesh, snap-fit connection structure and transparent material, ensures ventilation, humidity control and easy observation, prevents spiders from squeezing or fighting, and is made of polypropylene or polyethylene material for easy recycling.
It enables safe, comfortable, and convenient transportation of spiders, reduces mortality, increases survival rate during transportation, and is simple in structure, low in cost, and recyclable.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of spider farming technology, and in particular to a dual-purpose device for short-term storage and long-distance transportation of live spiders. Background Technology
[0002] Spiders are an important biological resource with broad application prospects in scientific research, biological control, drug development, and pet breeding. As the demand for the development and utilization of spider resources continues to rise, the need for artificial spider breeding and transportation is becoming increasingly urgent.
[0003] However, spiders are small, require relatively high humidity, and generally exhibit cannibalistic behavior, thus necessitating sophisticated containers during breeding and transportation. Spiders are susceptible to damage from collisions, temperature changes, and insufficient moisture during transport from their collection (and breeding) sites to their destinations, leading to death or injury, especially over long distances.
[0004] Currently, there is a lack of simple devices on the market specifically designed for short-term storage and long-distance transportation of live spiders. Simple containers are typically used for transportation, which presents the following problems:
[0005] 1. Poor ventilation leads to water vapor and droplets: Poor ventilation in simple containers can easily lead to excessively high temperatures and humidity, which is detrimental to the survival of spiders. In particular, primitive spiders mainly breathe through their book lungs on their abdomens. If the container is poorly ventilated, water vapor can form, or even water droplets can stick to the container walls. During transportation, if the book lungs come into contact with these water droplets, they can easily suffocate, leading to a large number of spider deaths.
[0006] 2. Lack of observation window, inconvenient management: Simple containers are usually opaque, making it impossible to observe the spider's condition, which is not conducive to management during transportation.
[0007] 3. Other drawbacks of using cotton to prevent spiders from escaping: While simple containers often have their openings plugged with cotton to prevent spiders from escaping, this solves the ventilation problem, but it easily leads to moisture buildup and excessive humidity. During long-distance transportation, the cotton may need to be removed for ventilation, significantly increasing the workload. Furthermore, the process of stuffing the container with cotton during collection is also time-consuming.
[0008] 4. Disadvantages of transporting multiple spiders in the same container: To save costs and labor, it has been common practice to pack multiple spiders into the same container. This can lead to squeezing among the spiders, and some naturally aggressive spiders may even attack and fight each other, resulting in injuries or even deaths. There is also a risk of existing spiders escaping during the loading process.
[0009] 5. The design shortcomings of existing live tubes with vents on the market: the end cap is separate from the collection tube, and the end cap is easy to lose; it cannot effectively solve the problem of humidity maintenance during long-distance transportation.
[0010] In view of this, this application proposes a dual-purpose device for short-term storage and long-distance transportation of live spiders. Summary of the Invention
[0011] The purpose of this invention is to provide a dual-purpose device for short-term storage and long-distance transportation of live spiders. Through the integrated design of the live storage tube and the moisturizing device, combined with the breathable net, the snap-fit connection structure and the transparent material, it solves the problems of poor ventilation, difficulty in humidity control and inability to observe the spider's condition in the prior art, and realizes the safe, comfortable and convenient transportation of spiders.
[0012] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0013] A dual-purpose device for short-term storage and long-distance transportation of live spiders, comprising:
[0014] The live animal storage tube consists of a second end cap 4, a second connecting plate 5, and a live animal tube 6, all three being designed as a single unit.
[0015] The humidification device consists of a first end cap 1, a first connecting plate 2, and a humidification tube 3, all of which are designed as an integrated unit.
[0016] The second end cap 4 is provided with a second ventilated mesh 46, the diameter of which is half the diameter of the second end cap 4; the first end cap 1 is provided with a first ventilated mesh 12, the diameter of which is half the diameter of the first end cap 1.
[0017] The living tube 6 and the moisturizing tube 3 are connected by the second buckle 42 and the third buckle 44 on the second end cap 4 to form an integrated device.
[0018] Furthermore, the outer diameter of all the clips involved in the device is consistent with the inner diameter of the corresponding connected pipe.
[0019] Furthermore, the first breathable mesh 12 and the second breathable mesh 46 are made of stainless steel.
[0020] Furthermore, the device is made of transparent plastic material, specifically polypropylene (PP) or polyethylene (PE).
[0021] Furthermore, the second end cap 4 is tightly connected to the living tube 6 via the third buckle 44, and the first end cap 1 is tightly connected to the moisturizing tube 3 via the first buckle 13.
[0022] Furthermore, the first buckle 13 on the first end cap 1, the second buckle 42 and the third buckle 44 on the second end cap 4, the upper and lower openings of the moisturizing tube 3, and the upper opening of the living tube 6 are each provided with a ring of raised ridges.
[0023] Furthermore, the moisturizing tube 3 has a cavity inside for containing the moisturizing medium.
[0024] Furthermore, the middle section of the first connecting plate 2 and the second connecting plate 5 is relatively thin and flexible, and can be bent.
[0025] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:
[0026] Excellent ventilation performance: By setting the second ventilation net 46 and the first ventilation net 12 on the second end cover 4 and the first end cover 1, the air circulation inside the device is ensured, the accumulation of water vapor is avoided, and the problem of spider suffocation caused by poor ventilation in traditional transportation devices is effectively solved.
[0027] Excellent humidity control performance: The inside of the humidifying tube 3 has a cavity for containing a humidifying medium (such as a wet cotton ball), which is used to regulate the humidity inside the living tube 6. It is suitable for long-distance transportation scenarios and solves the problem of difficult humidity control in traditional devices.
[0028] Convenient observation and management: The live spider tube 6 is made of transparent plastic material, which makes it easy to observe the spider's condition and solves the problem of difficulty in observing the spider's condition in traditional devices;
[0029] To prevent spiders from squeezing or fighting: Only one spider is placed inside the live tube 6 to prevent spiders from squeezing or fighting, thus improving the survival rate during transportation. In addition, the live tube itself is not large in size and does not take up much space.
[0030] Simple structure and easy to use: The live organism storage tube and the moisturizing device are both integrated into one unit. The live organism storage tube and the moisturizing device are tightly connected by buckles and protrusions to ensure that the device is firmly connected and not easy to open accidentally, preventing the spider from escaping. At the same time, it is easy for users to operate and carry.
[0031] Low cost and recyclable: The entire device is made of plastic, specifically polypropylene (PP) or polyethylene (PE), which has the advantages of low cost, recyclability, good mechanical properties, and high portability, making it suitable for large-scale production and application.
[0032] Wide range of applications: The device is not only suitable for spiders, but also for short-term storage and transportation of live insects and other small animals, and has broad application prospects.
[0033] This utility model effectively solves the problems of poor ventilation, difficulty in humidity control, and inability to observe the spider's condition in the prior art by integrating a live spider storage tube and a moisturizing device with a breathable mesh, a snap-fit connection structure, and transparent materials. It has the advantages of simple structure, convenient use, good breathability, low cost, and recyclability. Attached Figure Description
[0034] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art 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.
[0035] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.
[0036] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the split structure of this utility model. Figure 1 .
[0037] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the split structure of this utility model. Figure 2 .
[0038] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the first end cap 1.
[0039] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the moisturizing tube 3.
[0040] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the second end cap 4. Figure 1 .
[0041] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the second end cap 4. Figure 2 .
[0042] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the top three-dimensional structure of the living tube 6.
[0043] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom three-dimensional structure of the living tube 6.
[0044] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0045] First end cap 1, first cap 11, first breathable mesh 12, first buckle 13, first protruding ridge 14, first connecting plate 2, moisture-retaining tube 3, second protruding ridge 31, third protruding ridge 32, second end cap 4, fourth protruding ridge 41, second buckle 42, second cap 43, third buckle 44, fifth protruding ridge 45, second breathable mesh 46, second connecting plate 5, living tube 6, sixth protruding ridge 61, base plate 62. Detailed Implementation
[0046] Overall Structure of the Device: This device mainly consists of two parts: a live animal storage tube and a humidification device. These two parts can be flexibly combined according to actual needs. The live animal storage tube comprises a second end cap 4, a second connecting plate 5, and a live animal tube 6, all three being integrated into a single unit to ensure structural stability and prevent loss. The humidification device comprises a first end cap 1, a first connecting plate 2, and a humidification tube 3, also all three being integrated into a single unit for easy connection to the live animal storage tube.
[0047] The live spider storage tube 6 is a transparent tubular structure made of plastic, specifically polypropylene (PP) or polyethylene (PE), offering high transparency and mechanical strength for easy observation of the spider's condition. The preferred length of the live spider tube 6 is 4 cm, and the preferred inner diameter is 1.5 cm. Specific dimensions can be adjusted according to actual usage scenarios to accommodate spiders of different sizes, avoiding space waste due to excessive tube size or damage during transport. A base plate 62 is provided at the bottom of the live spider tube 6 to prevent escape and ensure stable placement of the device. A second ventilation mesh 46 is provided on the second end cap 4, with a diameter half that of the second end cap 4, ensuring airflow and preventing moisture accumulation. The design of the second ventilation mesh 46 effectively solves the problem of spider suffocation caused by poor ventilation in traditional transport devices. The second end cap 4 is fixedly connected to the living tube 6 as an integral structure via the second connecting plate 5. The second end cap 4 is tightly fastened to the living tube 6 via the third buckle 44. The design of the fifth protruding rib 45 and the sixth protruding rib 61 further improves the tightness of the connection, ensuring that it will not be accidentally opened during transportation. The design of the second cap 43 is convenient for user operation, making it easy to open and close the second end cap 4.
[0048] Humidification Device: The humidification tube 3 is a transparent tubular structure with an internal cavity for containing a humidifying medium, such as a damp cotton ball, to regulate the humidity inside the living tube 6, suitable for long-distance transportation. The humidification tube 3 has a second protruding ridge 31 and a third protruding ridge 32 at both ends for connection to the first end cap 1 and the second end cap 4. The first end cap 1 is fixedly connected to the humidification tube 3 via a first connecting plate 2. The first end cap 1 has a first ventilated mesh 12, the diameter of which is half the diameter of the first end cap 1, further ensuring airflow and preventing excessive humidity. The humidification tube 3 and the living tube 6 are tightly connected via a second snap 42 and a third snap 44 on the second end cap 4, ensuring a secure fixation between the humidification device and the living storage tube. The design of the third protruding ridge 32, the fourth protruding ridge 41, the fifth protruding ridge 45, and the sixth protruding ridge 61 further enhances the tightness of the connection. The first end cap 1 is tightly connected to the humidification tube 3 via a first snap 13, ensuring the sealing of the humidification device. The design of the first protruding ridge 14 and the second protruding ridge 31 further enhances the tightness of the connection. The length of the moisturizing tube 3 is preferably 1.5 cm, and the inner diameter is preferably 1.5 cm. The specific dimensions can be adjusted according to the actual use scenario, but should be consistent with the inner diameter of the living tube so as to assemble a complete device.
[0049] Connecting plate design: The first connecting plate 2 and the second connecting plate 5 have the same design. The middle section is thinner and relatively flexible, and can be bent, which makes it easy for users to operate and for the device to be carried as a whole.
[0050] Device usage method
[0051] Example 1: For short-term storage or short-distance transportation of live spiders after collection, only the live spider storage tube (second end cap 4, second connecting plate 5, live spider tube 6) is used. After placing the spider into the live spider tube 6, the second end cap 4 is fixed by the third buckle 44, which allows for short-distance transportation or temporary storage.
[0052] Example 2: For long-distance transportation, a humidification device (first end cap 1, first connecting plate 2, and humidification tube 3) is added to the live animal storage tube. After placing a wet cotton ball into the humidification tube 3, the humidification tube 3 is fixed to the live animal tube 6 by the second buckle 42, and then the first end cap 1 is fixed by the first buckle 13 to form a complete transportation device, which can maintain suitable humidity while maintaining good ventilation.
[0053] Because the device is made of transparent material, users can observe the spider's condition at any time, which facilitates management during transportation.
[0054] Material Selection and Advantages
[0055] The device is made of plastic, specifically polypropylene (PP) or polyethylene (PE), and offers the following advantages:
[0056] Low cost: The materials are inexpensive, making it suitable for large-scale production and application.
[0057] Recyclable and reusable: The materials are environmentally friendly, the device can be recycled and reused multiple times, has a long service life, and conforms to the concept of sustainable development.
[0058] Good mechanical properties: Polypropylene (PP) has high mechanical strength and transparency, while polyethylene (PE) has better flexibility and is not easily broken.
[0059] Portability: The device is lightweight and can be easily operated with one hand, making it suitable for short-term storage after field collection and long-distance transportation.
[0060] The first breathable mesh 12 and the second breathable mesh 46 are made of stainless steel, which has the advantages of corrosion resistance, rust resistance, and long service life.
[0061] It should be noted that the preferred embodiments of this utility model are given in the specification and accompanying drawings. However, this utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described in this specification. These embodiments are not intended to impose additional limitations on the content of this utility model; their purpose is to provide a more thorough and comprehensive understanding of the disclosure of this utility model. Furthermore, the above-mentioned technical features can be further combined to form various embodiments not listed above, all of which are considered to be within the scope of this utility model specification. Moreover, those skilled in the art can make improvements or modifications based on the above description, and all such improvements and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims. Components or connection methods not specifically described in this utility model employ existing technology.
Claims
1. A dual-purpose device for short-term storage and long-distance transportation of live spiders, characterized in that, include: The live body storage tube consists of a second end cap (4), a second connecting plate (5), and a live body tube (6), all three being designed as an integrated unit. The humidification device consists of a first end cap (1), a first connecting plate (2), and a humidification tube (3), all three of which are designed as an integrated unit. The second end cap (4) is provided with a second ventilated mesh (46), the diameter of which is half the diameter of the second end cap (4); The first end cap (1) is provided with a first ventilated mesh (12), the diameter of which is half the diameter of the first end cap (1); The living tube (6) and the moisturizing tube (3) are connected by the second buckle (42) and the third buckle (44) on the second end cap (4) to form an integral device.
2. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, All the outer diameters of the clips involved in the device should be consistent with the inner diameter of the corresponding connected pipes.
3. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first breathable mesh (12) and the second breathable mesh (46) are made of stainless steel.
4. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The device is made of transparent plastic material, specifically polypropylene (PP) or polyethylene (PE).
5. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second end cap (4) is tightly connected to the living tube (6) by the third buckle (44), and the first end cap (1) is tightly connected to the moisturizing tube (3) by the first buckle (13).
6. The apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first buckle (13) on the first end cap (1), the second buckle (42) and the third buckle (44) on the second end cap (4), the upper and lower openings of the moisturizing tube (3) and the upper opening of the living tube (6) are each provided with a ring of protruding ridges.
7. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The moisturizing tube (3) has a cavity inside for containing the moisturizing medium.
8. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The middle section of the first connecting plate (2) and the second connecting plate (5) is relatively thin and flexible, and can be bent.