Device convenient for collecting artificially-fed pheretima
By combining a spiral steel cage with a hinged cement pile structure, a safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly method for collecting earthworms was achieved. This solved the safety hazards of electric shock capture and the high cost of traditional methods, improving breeding efficiency and protecting the ecological environment.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- QINGYUAN DINONGFANG AGRI TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing technologies for capturing earthworms by electric shock pose safety hazards, cannot distinguish target organisms, disrupt the ecological balance, and are costly. Traditional methods such as flooding and manual digging are inefficient, hindering the development of the earthworm industry.
Design an iron cage made of spiral steel welded together with cement piles and hinge structure. The iron cage is buried underground, with handles and hinges protruding above the ground. A crane is used to lift the hinges to open the iron cage and collect the earthworms, simulating a natural environment for breeding.
This method achieves safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly collection of earthworms, avoiding the safety hazards of electric shock capture, reducing costs, protecting the ecological environment, and improving breeding efficiency. The iron cages can be reused, reducing resource waste.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of biomedical raw material breeding, and in particular to a device for facilitating the collection of artificially raised earthworms. Background Technology
[0002] Earthworm (Pheretima aspergillum), a valuable traditional Chinese medicine, has important applications in the biomedical field. However, traditional methods of capturing it in the wild face numerous problems. For example, while electrocution is highly efficient, it poses significant safety hazards, easily causing injuries and stress reactions in the earthworms, increasing mortality and affecting their medicinal value. Furthermore, electrocution cannot distinguish between target organisms, potentially injuring young earthworms and other subterranean creatures, disrupting the ecological balance. Therefore, in recent years, the state has enacted regulations prohibiting the electrocution of wild earthworms, effectively curbing this destructive practice. Among other methods of collecting earthworms, flooding and manual digging significantly increase breeding costs, hindering the development of the earthworm industry. To achieve the sustainable utilization of earthworms, a safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly capture device is urgently needed. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a device that is simple in structure, easy to operate, safe, efficient and environmentally friendly for collecting artificially raised earthworms, so as to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology.
[0004] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0005] (1) It has a simple structure, is easy to operate and maintain.
[0006] (2) It is safe and efficient, avoiding the safety hazards caused by electric shock capture.
[0007] (3) It is environmentally friendly and reduces the impact on the ecological environment.
[0008] (4) It can be reused, which reduces resource waste and improves breeding efficiency.
[0009] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:
[0010] This utility model discloses a device for facilitating the collection of artificially raised earthworms, including an iron cage. The iron cage is made of several spiral steel welded together. The iron cage has an inverted trapezoidal structure with a wide upper opening and a narrow lower opening. Two handles are provided on one side of the upper opening of the iron cage, and two first hinges are provided on the other side of the upper opening of the iron cage.
[0011] It also includes two cement piles, each with two second hinges. The two first hinges and the two second hinges can be interlocked and hinged to each other, so that the iron cage can rotate in an arc around the two cement piles.
[0012] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the upper opening of the iron cage is 5 meters long and 2 meters wide.
[0013] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the lower opening of the iron cage is 4.6 meters long and 1.8 meters wide.
[0014] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the vertical depth of the iron cage is 0.5 meters.
[0015] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the rectangular frame at the top of the iron cage is made of spiral steel with a diameter of 3 cm welded around it, and the remaining parts are made of spiral steel with a diameter of 1.5 cm welded around it.
[0016] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the cement pile is 40 cm long, 30 cm wide, and 0.8 m high.
[0017] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the surface of the iron cage is sprayed with paint to prevent rust.
[0018] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the iron cage can be filled with soil and earthworm feed.
[0019] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of this utility model, when the iron cage is buried underground, the handle and the first hinge are 5 centimeters above the ground.
[0020] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the handle can be engaged with the lifting structure of an excavator or crane.
[0021] This invention addresses the shortcomings of the prior art and offers the following advantages: The device comprises a cement pile, an iron cage, hinges, and handles. The cement pile is fixed underground, with hinges connected to it. The hinges are connected to the iron cage, and two handles are installed on the other side of the iron cage. The iron cage is buried underground, with the handles and hinges protruding approximately 5 centimeters above the ground. The iron cage is filled with soil and earthworm feed, providing a suitable living environment for the earthworms. When collecting the earthworms, a crane is used to lift the handles, opening the hinges like a door to expose the inside of the iron cage, facilitating manual collection. The iron cage can then be pushed back underground, new feed added, and the earthworms can continue to be raised. The iron cage can be reused repeatedly. This device avoids the safety hazards of electric shock capture and reduces the increased costs associated with flooding and manual digging. Furthermore, this device effectively collects earthworms, improving breeding efficiency; it is reusable, reducing resource waste and minimizing the impact on the ecological environment. Attached Figure Description
[0022] The embodiments of the present invention will be more fully understood from the accompanying drawings of the various embodiments of the present invention given below. However, this should not be construed as limiting the present invention to the specific embodiments, but is only for explanation and understanding. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.
[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the iron cage body;
[0024] Figure 2 A front view structural diagram of the iron cage body;
[0025] Figure 3 A structural diagram of a cement pile used in conjunction with an iron cage;
[0026] In the diagram: 101, iron cage; 102, spiral steel; 103, handle; 104, first hinge; 105, cement pile; 106, second hinge. Detailed Implementation
[0027] 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.
[0028] In the description of this utility model, references to "embodiment," "one embodiment," "some embodiments," or "other embodiments" indicate that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment is included in at least some embodiments, but not necessarily all embodiments. Multiple appearances of "embodiment," "one embodiment," or "some embodiments" do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. If the specification describes a component, feature, structure, or characteristic as "may," "may," or "can" be included, then that particular component, feature, structure, or characteristic is not required to be included. If the specification or claims refer to an element "a," it does not mean that there is only one element. If the specification or claims refer to "an additional" element, it does not exclude the existence of more than one additional element. Furthermore, specific features, structures, functions, or characteristics can be combined in one or more embodiments in any suitable manner. For example, a first embodiment can be combined with a second embodiment, provided that the specific features, structures, functions, or characteristics associated with the two embodiments are not mutually exclusive.
[0029] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise specified, ordinal adjectives such as "first," "second," and "third" are used to describe common objects, indicating only different instances of the same object, and not implying that the objects described must be in a given order, whether temporally, spatially, sequentially, or in any other way. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.
[0030] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0031] Please see Figure 1-3 This utility model discloses a device for facilitating the collection of artificially raised earthworms, including an iron cage 101. The iron cage 101 is made of several spiral steel bars 102 welded together. The iron cage 101 has an inverted trapezoidal structure with a wide upper opening and a narrow lower opening. Two handles 103 are provided on one side of the upper opening of the iron cage 101, and two first hinges 104 are provided on the other side of the upper opening of the iron cage 101.
[0032] It also includes two cement piles 105, and two second hinges 106 are respectively provided on the two cement piles 105. The two first hinges 104 and the two second hinges 106 can be interlocked and hinged to each other, so that the iron cage 101 can rotate in an arc around the two cement piles 105.
[0033] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the iron cage 101 has an upper opening length of 5 meters and a width of 2 meters.
[0034] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the lower opening of the iron cage 101 is 4.6 meters long and 1.8 meters wide.
[0035] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the vertical depth of the iron cage 101 is 0.5 meters.
[0036] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the upper rectangular frame of the iron is made of spiral steel with a diameter of 3 cm welded around it, and the remaining part is made of spiral steel with a diameter of 1.5 cm welded around it.
[0037] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the cement pile 105 is 40 cm long, 30 cm wide, and 0.8 m high.
[0038] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the surface of the iron cage 101 is painted to prevent rust.
[0039] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the iron cage 101 can be filled with soil and earthworm feed.
[0040] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, when the iron cage 101 is buried underground, the handle 103 and the first hinge 104 are 5 centimeters above the ground.
[0041] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the handle 103 can be engaged with the lifting structure of an excavator or crane.
[0042] It should be noted that an iron cage 101 is welded using spiral steel 102 bars. The cage's dimensions are: top length * width = 5 * 2 meters, bottom length * width = 4.6 * 1.8 meters, and vertical depth 0.5 meters. The top rectangular frame uses spiral steel 102 with a diameter of 3 cm, while the rest uses spiral steel 102 with a diameter of 1.5 cm. After completion, it can be painted or subjected to other rust prevention measures.
[0043] In actual use, this device works as follows: A cement pile 105 is constructed underground, measuring 40 cm in length, 30 cm in width, and 0.8 m in height. This pile is buried underground, and a hinge is attached to it to connect to an iron cage 101. Two handles 103 are attached to the other side of the iron cage 101 for easy lifting with an excavator or crane. The entire iron cage 101 is buried underground, with the handles 103 and the hinge protruding approximately 5 cm above the ground. The iron cage 101 is filled with soil and earthworm feed. When it is necessary to collect earthworms, the handles 103 are lifted using a crane and then inverted onto one side of the cement pile 105 (like opening a door). The earthworms are then collected manually. Any remaining soil can be pushed back into the iron cage 101, along with fresh feed, to continue raising earthworms. The iron cage 101 can be reused.
[0044] In summary, this device highly simulates the natural environment, does not harm the juvenile dinosaurs during collection, protects young dinosaurs, saves time and labor, is highly efficient, and the iron cage 101 is reusable, thus conserving resources.
[0045] Based on the preferred embodiments of this utility model described above, those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the technical concept of this utility model. The technical scope of this utility model is not limited to the contents of the specification, but must be determined according to the scope of the claims.
Claims
1. A device for facilitating the collection of artificially bred Pheretima, characterized in that, The cage includes an iron cage made of several spiral steel bars welded together. The iron cage has an inverted trapezoidal structure with a wide top and a narrow bottom. Two handles are provided on one side of the top opening of the iron cage, and two first hinges are provided on the other side of the top opening of the iron cage. It also includes two cement piles, each with two second hinges. The two first hinges and the two second hinges can be interlocked and hinged to each other, so that the iron cage can rotate in an arc around the two cement piles.
2. The device for collecting artificially bred P. guilgurdi according to claim 1, characterized in that: The iron cage has an opening length of 5 meters and a width of 2 meters.
3. The device for collecting artificially bred P. filisiformis according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom opening of the iron cage is 4.6 meters long and 1.8 meters wide.
4. The device for collecting artificially bred P. sanguineus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vertical depth of the iron cage is 0.5 meters.
5. The device for collecting artificially bred P. guilgurdi according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rectangular frame at the top of the iron cage is made of spiral steel with a diameter of 3 cm, welded together, while the rest of the cage is made of spiral steel with a diameter of 1.5 cm, welded together.
6. The device for collecting artificially bred P. guilgurdi according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cement pile is 40 cm long, 30 cm wide, and 0.8 m high.
7. The device for collecting artificially bred P. sanguineus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the iron cage is painted to prevent rust.
8. The device for collecting artificially bred P. sanguineus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The iron cage can be filled with soil and earthworm feed.
9. The device for collecting artificially bred P. filis according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the iron cage is buried underground, the handle and the first hinge are 5 centimeters above the ground.
10. The device for facilitating artificial cultivation of P. sanguineus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The handle can be engaged with the lifting structure of an excavator or crane.