Tenebrio molitor separating device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of tenebrio molitor separation, and discloses a tenebrio molitor separation device which comprises a machine frame, a conveying belt and a separation assembly, and the conveying belt is connected with the machine frame and provided with a conveying face used for conveying materials. The separation assembly comprises a separation cover and an air exhaust assembly, the separation cover covers the conveying face, and the air inlet end of the air exhaust assembly communicates with the separation cover. According to the tenebrio molitor separating device, when live tenebrio molitor and dead tenebrio molitor need to be separated, the tenebrio molitor is placed on the conveying face of the conveying belt, the conveying belt drives the tenebrio molitor to move, when the tenebrio molitor moves to the position below the separating cover, the air exhaust assembly sucks the tenebrio molitor in the separating cover, the binding force between the dead tenebrio molitor and the conveying belt is small, and therefore the tenebrio molitor is separated from the dead tenebrio molitor. Under suction of the air exhaust assembly, dead tenebrio molitor is sucked into the separation cover, enters the air exhaust assembly through the separation cover and is finally discharged from the air outlet end of the air exhaust assembly, live tenebrio molitor is attached to the conveying belt, and loss of the live tenebrio molitor in the separation process is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of yellow mealworm screening technology, specifically to a yellow mealworm separation device. Background Technology

[0002] Mealworms go through four stages during rearing: adult, pupa, egg, and larva. Adults live for 1 to 6 months. During reproduction, some adults may die. The dead bodies of these adults may produce viruses or bacteria, harming the health of other adults. Therefore, it is necessary to separate live and dead mealworms.

[0003] Publication No. CN214865292U discloses a live and dead insect separation device for adult insects, including a frame, with a roller at each of the top two ends of the frame, one of the rollers connected to a drive mechanism, and a circulating belt wound between the two rollers. A hopper is installed above the feeding end of the circulating belt, and a discharge port is provided at the bottom of the hopper. A dead insect collection box is provided below the feeding end of the circulating belt. A vibration mechanism is installed on the frame below the inner side of the circulating belt. The vibration mechanism is used to vibrate the circulating belt below to shake off the live insects attached to the lower surface of the circulating belt. An inclined guide plate is provided below the circulating belt, and the live insect collection box is provided below the guide plate.

[0004] In the aforementioned separation device, live insects naturally lie on the surface of the circulating belt. As the circulating belt moves to the lower surface, a vibration mechanism causes the live insects to detach from the circulating belt and fall into the live insect collection box. Dead insects fall from the discharge end of the circulating belt into the dead insect collection box below. However, some live insects are not firmly attached to the circulating belt, and these live insects fall from the discharge end of the circulating belt into the dead insect collection box, resulting in the live insects being misclassified. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the above-mentioned technical deficiencies and propose a mealworm separation device to solve the technical problem that live mealworms may fall into the dead mealworm collection box in the prior art.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned technical objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] This utility model provides a mealworm separation device, comprising:

[0008] frame;

[0009] A conveyor belt, connected to the frame, has a conveying surface for conveying materials; and

[0010] The separation assembly includes a separation hood and an air extraction assembly. The separation hood covers the conveying surface, and the air inlet of the air extraction assembly is connected to the separation hood.

[0011] In one embodiment, the mealworm separating device further includes a bristle assembly disposed at the bottom of the conveyor belt and abutting against the conveyor surface.

[0012] In one embodiment, the brush assembly includes a fixing member and a brush, the fixing member being connected to the frame, the brush being connected to the fixing member, and the brush abutting against the conveying surface.

[0013] In one embodiment, the brush assembly further includes a drive member connected to the fixing member and the brush, for driving the brush to rotate relative to the conveyor belt.

[0014] In one embodiment, the conveying surface is a velvety surface.

[0015] In one embodiment, the mealworm separation device further includes a material guiding component disposed below the discharge end of the conveying surface, the material guiding component having an inclined material guiding channel relative to the conveying end of the conveying surface.

[0016] In one embodiment, the mealworm separation device further includes a receiving box connected to the discharge end of the feed channel.

[0017] In one embodiment, the separation component further includes a breathable receiving bag, the receiving bag being hollow inside and open at one end, the open end of the receiving bag being connected to the air outlet end of the air extraction component.

[0018] In one embodiment, the mealworm separating device further includes a feeding assembly connected to the frame, with the discharge end of the feeding assembly located above the conveying surface.

[0019] In one embodiment, the feeding assembly includes a hopper and two limiting parts. The hopper is connected to the frame, and the discharge end of the hopper is located above the conveying surface. The two limiting parts are connected to the frame and abut against the conveying surface. The limiting parts are arranged along the conveying direction of the conveying surface, and the two limiting parts are arranged on both sides of the conveying surface.

[0020] Compared with existing technologies, the mealworm separation device provided by this invention has the following advantages: the weight of dead mealworms differs from that of live mealworms, and the binding force between dead mealworms and the conveyor belt is weak, while live mealworms adhere to the conveyor belt. When it is necessary to separate live and dead mealworms, the mealworms are placed on the conveyor surface of the conveyor belt, which moves the mealworms. When the mealworms move to the bottom of the separation hood, the suction component forms a suction within the separation hood. The binding force between dead mealworms and the conveyor belt is weak, and under the suction of the suction component, the dead mealworms are sucked into the separation hood and then into the suction component, and finally discharged from the outlet of the suction component. Live mealworms, on the other hand, adhere to the conveyor belt and pass through the separation hood, and are finally collected from the discharge end of the conveyor surface. This invention uses a suction method to separate live and dead mealworms, which can avoid the misclassification of live mealworms during the separation process and reduce the loss of live mealworms during the separation process. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a mealworm separation device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a mealworm separation device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a mealworm separation device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A magnified view of a portion of point B in the middle;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a mealworm separation device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A magnified view of a portion of point C.

[0028] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0029] Rack 1;

[0030] Conveyor belt 2; Conveyor surface 2a;

[0031] Separation component 3; separation cover 31; air extraction component 32; containment bag 33;

[0032] Brush assembly 4; Fixing component 41; Brush 42; Driving component 43;

[0033] Material guiding component 5;

[0034] Insect collection box 6;

[0035] Feeding assembly 7; hopper 71; limiting part 72. Detailed Implementation

[0036] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0037] To address the technical problem that live insects may fall into the dead insect collection box in existing technologies, this invention provides a mealworm separation device that can prevent live insects from falling into the dead insect collection box.

[0038] It should be noted that the mealworm separation device described in this utility model is used for, but not limited to, the separation of live and dead mealworms. For ease of explanation, this utility model only uses the application of the mealworm separation device to the separation of live and dead mealworms as an example. The principle of the mealworm separation device in the separation of live and dead insects of other types of insects is essentially the same as that in the application of the mealworm separation device, and will not be described in detail here.

[0039] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a mealworm separation device in one embodiment of the present invention. The mealworm separation device includes a frame 1, a conveyor belt 2, and a separation component 3. The conveyor belt 2 is connected to the frame 1 and has a conveying surface 2a for conveying materials. The separation component 3 includes a separation cover 31 and an air extraction component 32. The separation cover 31 is covered on the conveying surface 2a, and the air inlet end of the air extraction component 32 is connected to the separation cover 31.

[0040] Specifically, the weight of dead mealworms differs from that of live mealworms, and the binding force between dead mealworms and conveyor belt 2 is weak, while live mealworms adhere to conveyor belt 2. When it is necessary to separate live and dead mealworms, the mealworms are placed on the conveying surface 2a of conveyor belt 2, and conveyor belt 2 is started. Conveyor belt 2 moves the mealworms. When the mealworms move to the bottom of separation hood 31, suction component 32 forms a suction within separation hood 31. The binding force between dead mealworms and conveyor belt 2 is weak, and under the suction of suction component 32, the dead mealworms are sucked into separation hood 31 and enter suction component 32, and are finally discharged from the outlet of suction component 32. Live mealworms, on the other hand, adhere to conveyor belt 2 and pass through separation hood 31, and are finally collected from the discharge end of conveying surface 2a. This utility model uses suction to separate live and dead mealworms, which can avoid the misclassification of live mealworms during the separation process and reduce the loss of live mealworms during the separation process.

[0041] It should be understood that the conveyor belt 2 can be a belt conveyor, a chain plate conveyor, etc.; the exhaust assembly 32 can be an exhaust fan, a negative pressure fan, and an exhaust pump, etc.; the separation cover 31 can be fixed to the frame 1 by a bracket, or it can be fixed to the ground by a bracket, etc.

[0042] To facilitate the separation of the mealworms attached to conveyor belt 2 from conveyor belt 2, specifically, as follows: Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in one embodiment, the mealworm separation device further includes a bristle assembly 4, which is disposed at the bottom of the conveyor belt 2 and abuts against the conveyor surface 2a.

[0043] It should be understood that the bristle component 4 can be a roller brush, a bristle brush, etc., specifically, such as Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, in one embodiment, the brush assembly 4 includes a fixing member 41 and a brush 42. The fixing member 41 is connected to the frame 1, the brush 42 is connected to the fixing member 41, and the brush 42 abuts against the conveying surface 2a.

[0044] By setting the fixing part 41 and the brush 42, when the conveyor belt 2 is working, the conveying surface 2a slides over the brush 42, and the brush 42 can brush off the mealworms attached to the conveying surface 2a, thereby separating the mealworms from the conveying surface 2a.

[0045] It should be understood that the fixing component 41 can be a fixed bracket, a fixed block, or a fixed seat, etc. The brush 42 can be fixed relative to the conveyor belt 2, or it can be rotatably connected to the fixing component 41, and then the motor drives the brush 42 to rotate, so that the brush 42 rotates and brushes off the mealworms attached to the conveyor surface 2a. Specifically, as shown in the example... Figure 5As shown, in one embodiment, the brush assembly 4 further includes a drive member 43, which is connected to the fixing member 41 and the brush 42, and is used to drive the brush 42 to rotate relative to the conveyor belt 2.

[0046] By setting the drive unit 43, the drive unit 43 can drive the brush 42 to rotate relative to the conveyor belt 2, and the rotating brush 42 brushes off the mealworms attached to the conveyor surface 2a of the conveyor belt 2.

[0047] It should be understood that in this embodiment, the brush 42 adopts a cylindrical structure, and the peripheral wall of the cylindrical structure is provided with bristles; the driving component 43 can be a direct drive motor, a combination of a motor and a belt drive mechanism, etc.

[0048] It should be understood that the conveying surface 2a can be a smooth surface or a rough surface. Specifically, in one embodiment, the conveying surface 2a is a velvety surface.

[0049] By setting the conveying surface 2a to a velvety surface, the adhesion between the live mealworms and the conveying surface 2a can be increased, preventing the live mealworms from being sucked away when passing through the separation cover 31.

[0050] In order to guide the live mealworms separated from the conveyor surface 2a to slide towards the designated location, for this purpose, as follows: Figure 1 , 4 6 and Figure 7 As shown, in one embodiment, the mealworm separation device further includes a material guiding component 5, which is disposed below the discharge end of the conveying surface 2a, and the material guiding component 5 is provided with an inclined material guiding channel relative to the conveying end of the conveying surface 2a.

[0051] By setting up the guiding component 5, the guiding channel of the guiding component 5 can receive the mealworms that naturally slide down from the discharge end of the conveying surface 2a and the mealworms brushed off by the brush 42, and guide the mealworms to the designated position, making it easier to collect live mealworms.

[0052] It should be understood that the material guiding component 5 can be a chute, a slide, or a guide channel, etc.

[0053] In order to receive the mealworms that slide down from the feed channel, specifically, such as Figure 1 , 4 6 and Figure 7 As shown, in one embodiment, the mealworm separation device further includes a mealworm receiving box 6, which is connected to the discharge end of the material guiding channel.

[0054] By setting up the mealworm collection box 6, the mealworms that slide down from the discharge end of the feed channel can be collected, thus realizing the collection of live mealworms.

[0055] When the suction assembly 32 performs suction, it will collect dead mealworms and some impurities. To collect these dead mealworms and impurities and prevent them from spreading at the separation device, therefore, as follows: Figure 1 As shown, in one embodiment, the separation component 3 further includes a breathable receiving bag 33, which is hollow inside and open at one end. The open end of the receiving bag 33 is connected to the air outlet end of the air extraction component 32.

[0056] In this embodiment, by setting up a receiving bag 33, the opening end of the receiving bag 33 is connected to the air outlet end of the air extraction, impurities and dead mealworms are intercepted in the receiving bag 33, while gas can pass through the receiving bag 33, and at the same time, the air is discharged, and the impurities and dead mealworms are collected.

[0057] In order to place the mealworms onto the conveyor surface 2a of the conveyor belt 2, specifically, as follows: Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the mealworm separation device further includes a feeding assembly 7, which is connected to the frame 1, and the discharge end of the feeding assembly 7 is located above the conveying surface 2a.

[0058] The mealworms to be separated are placed in the feeding assembly 7, and the mealworms fall from the discharge end of the feeding assembly 7 onto the conveying surface 2a of the conveyor belt 2, so that the mealworms can be continuously placed on the conveying surface 2a of the conveyor belt 2.

[0059] It should be understood that the feeding assembly 7 can be a hopper, silo, or tank, etc., specifically, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the feeding assembly 7 includes a hopper 71 and two limiting parts 72. The hopper 71 is connected to the frame 1, and the discharge end of the hopper 71 is located above the conveying surface 2a. The two limiting parts 72 are connected to the frame 1 and abut against the conveying surface 2a. The limiting parts 72 are arranged along the conveying direction of the conveying surface 2a, and the two limiting parts 72 are arranged on both sides of the conveying surface 2a.

[0060] In this embodiment, the mealworms are placed in the hopper 71. Under the action of gravity, the mealworms fall from the hopper 71 onto the conveying surface 2a of the conveyor belt 2. By setting limiting parts 72 on both sides of the conveying surface 2a, the limiting parts 72 can block and restrict the mealworms from sliding down from both sides of the conveying surface 2a, thus preventing the mealworms from sliding down the conveyor belt 2.

[0061] It should be understood that the limiting part 72 can be a rod, a block, or a strip, etc.; wherein the hopper 71 can be directly fixed to the frame 1, specifically, as shown in the example. Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the hopper 71 is fixed to the frame 1 by a limiting part 72.

[0062] The specific embodiments of this utility model described above do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of this utility model. Any other corresponding changes and modifications made based on the technical concept of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A mealworm separation device, characterized in that, include: frame; A conveyor belt, connected to the frame, has a conveying surface for conveying materials, the conveying surface being a velvety surface; and The separation assembly includes a separation hood, an air extraction assembly, and a breathable receiving bag. The separation hood covers the conveying surface, and the air inlet end of the air extraction assembly is connected to the separation hood. The receiving bag is hollow inside and open at one end, and the open end of the receiving bag is connected to the air outlet end of the air extraction assembly. The mealworm separation device also includes a feeding assembly connected to the frame, with the discharge end of the feeding assembly located above the conveying surface. The feeding assembly includes a hopper and two limiting parts. The hopper is connected to the frame, and the discharge end of the hopper is located above the conveying surface. The two limiting parts are connected to the frame and abut against the conveying surface. The limiting parts are arranged along the conveying direction of the conveying surface and are located on both sides of the conveying surface.

2. The mealworm separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a bristle assembly disposed at the bottom of the conveyor belt and abutting against the conveyor surface.

3. The mealworm separation device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The brush assembly includes a fixing member and a brush. The fixing member is connected to the frame, the brush is connected to the fixing member, and the brush abuts against the conveying surface.

4. The mealworm separation device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The brush assembly also includes a drive unit, which is connected to the fixing member and the brush, and is used to drive the brush to rotate relative to the conveyor belt.

5. The mealworm separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a material guiding component, which is disposed below the discharge end of the conveying surface, and the material guiding component is provided with an inclined material guiding channel relative to the conveying end of the conveying surface.

6. The mealworm separation device according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes an insect-collecting box, which is connected to the discharge end of the material guiding channel.

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