Earthworm treatment equipment for bait preparation

Abstract

The utility model discloses earthworm treatment equipment for bait manufacturing, and relates to the technical field of bait manufacturing. The device comprises a box body, a treatment box and a collection box are horizontally arranged in the box body in a sliding mode, the treatment box is located above the collection box, and earthworms and a mixed material formed by mixing soil guaranteeing growth of the earthworms and objects to be treated are filled in the treatment box. The collecting box is filled with soil for receiving and guiding the treated earthworms. According to the earthworm treatment equipment disclosed by the utility model, the material loosening net is driven to periodically jack and vibrate soil through the reciprocating motion of the material loosening assembly, and the air permeability and the oxygen content of the soil are remarkably enhanced by combining with the design of the air inlet holes; an illuminating lamp and a movable baffle work together, the earthworms are quickly separated into a collecting box by utilizing the light shielding characteristic of the earthworms, and the manual intervention intensity is remarkably reduced; according to the design, the soil loosening, feeding and separating functions are integrated, automation and maintainability are achieved, and the device is suitable for large-scale bait production.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of bait making technology, and in particular relates to an earthworm processing device for bait making. Background Technology

[0002] Earthworm farming requires the provision of animal manure and other waste as feed, and earthworms excrete large amounts of earthworm castings, which are highly nutritious organic fertilizers. Therefore, earthworms are widely used in the decomposition and treatment of organic waste and the production of high-efficiency feed.

[0003] Traditional earthworm processing equipment typically uses a fixed incubation box structure, which has limited methods for optimizing soil aeration. When the soil becomes compacted, air circulation is obstructed, leading to oxygen deficiency in deep areas and restricting earthworm migration. Relying solely on simple ventilation holes is insufficient to meet the oxygen requirements under high-density farming conditions. Furthermore, the operation of manually turning the soil periodically to maintain internal oxygen levels is cumbersome and inefficient.

[0004] In addition, traditional feed dispensing systems use a top funnel to directly dispense feed, which can easily lead to localized accumulation or uneven coverage of feed. This can trigger competition among earthworms for food, thereby reducing decomposition efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an earthworm processing device for bait production. This device uses a reciprocating motion of a loosening component to drive a loosening net that periodically lifts and vibrates the soil. Combined with an air inlet design, it significantly enhances soil permeability and oxygen content. The linkage mechanism between the distribution plate and the moving plate ensures uniform feed delivery, improving feeding efficiency. The lighting and movable baffle work together to quickly separate earthworms to a collection box, utilizing their light-avoidance characteristics, significantly reducing the need for manual intervention. This design integrates soil loosening, feeding, and separation functions, combining automation and maintainability, making it suitable for large-scale bait production and solving existing technical problems.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0007] An earthworm processing device for bait making includes:

[0008] The box contains a horizontally sliding processing box and a collection box arranged vertically. The bottom of the processing box has a mesh structure and is equipped with a movable baffle. The processing box is filled with a mixture of earthworms and soil. The top of the box has a feeding port.

[0009] The loosening assembly includes a loosening mesh disposed in a processing box, an abutment bracket for driving the loosening mesh to reciprocate and move up and down, and a reciprocating screw connected to the abutment bracket. The loosening mesh is composed of multiple cross links and is submerged in the mixed material.

[0010] The material distribution plate is horizontally positioned above the processing box and cooperates with the feeding port. Multiple material passage holes are opened inside the plate. A movable plate with a serrated structure is provided above the material distribution plate. The movable plate is linked to the abutment bracket through a connecting plate.

[0011] The lighting fixture is fixed to the bottom of the support bracket and moves in conjunction with the movable baffle.

[0012] The reciprocating motion of the abutment bracket synchronously drives the lifting vibration of the loosening net and the lateral movement of the moving plate. When the loosening net is lifted, it breaks up soil clumps and exposes the air inlet. When the moving plate moves laterally, it flattens the feed on the distribution plate.

[0013] Optionally, the loosening assembly further includes:

[0014] Two sets of connecting brackets slide on the inner wall of the box and pass through the movable groove via connecting rods;

[0015] Two abutment seats are fixed below the connecting rod and have inclined surfaces;

[0016] The abutment bracket has protrusions at both ends that slide in conjunction with the inclined surface of the abutment seat.

[0017] Optionally, the bottom of the abutment seat is provided with a plurality of first protrusions, and the top of the protrusion is provided with a second protrusion that abuts and cooperates with the first protrusions, forming a vibration mechanism when the loosening mesh is lifted.

[0018] Optionally, the two movable baffles are respectively hinged to the inner walls of the two sides of the box, and their bottoms are connected to corresponding electric telescopic rods to control opening and closing. When the two movable baffles are unfolded, the mesh bottom of the processing box is exposed.

[0019] Optionally, the material distribution plate is provided with a sliding groove, and the connecting plate slides through the sliding groove and engages with the moving plate through a slot to form a linkage mechanism between the moving plate and the abutment bracket.

[0020] Optionally, multiple air inlets are provided on both sides of the box, and the air inlets are located above the processing box and directly opposite the exposed soil area after the loosening net is lifted.

[0021] Optionally, a first retrieval port and a second retrieval port are provided on one side of the box. The first retrieval port is slidably engaged with the processing box, and the second retrieval port is slidably engaged with the collection box.

[0022] Optionally, the collection box is filled with clean soil, and its top opening faces the mesh structure at the bottom of the treatment box to form a light-proof migration channel for earthworms.

[0023] Optionally, a guide rod is fixedly installed inside the housing, and the abutment bracket is slidably sleeved on the guide rod and fixedly connected to the slider of the reciprocating lead screw to form a linear reciprocating guide mechanism. A motor is fixedly installed on one side of the housing, and one end of the output shaft of the motor is fixedly connected to one end of the reciprocating lead screw.

[0024] The embodiments of this utility model have the following beneficial effects:

[0025] In this invention, the reciprocating motion of the loosening component drives the loosening net to periodically lift and vibrate the mixed soil. Combined with the air inlet design on both sides of the treatment box, the looseness of the soil and the oxygen permeability efficiency can be significantly improved, ensuring the activity of earthworms and the decomposition effect.

[0026] In this utility model, the first and second protruding strips between the abutment and the protrusion cooperate to generate high-frequency micro-amplitude vibration during the lifting process of the loosening net, which can further break up soil clumps, enhance air circulation path, and prevent soil compaction.

[0027] In this utility model, the combination design of the feed distribution plate and the moving plate, and the reciprocating motion of the abutment support to drive the moving plate to continuously spread the feed, can avoid feed accumulation, realize precise and uniform feeding, and improve the feeding efficiency of earthworms.

[0028] In this invention, the stimulation of light from the lighting lamp and the linkage control of the movable baffle, combined with the mesh structure at the bottom of the processing box, can quickly drive earthworms to the lower collection box, significantly shortening the separation time and reducing the intensity of manual intervention.

[0029] In this invention, the processing box and the collection box adopt an independent sliding structure, which, together with the first and second openings, facilitates the quick replacement and cleaning of residual materials, and at the same time facilitates the centralized recycling and reuse of earthworm castings.

[0030] Of course, any product implementing this utility model does not necessarily need to achieve all of the advantages described above at the same time. Attached Figure Description

[0031] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of 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.

[0032] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the loosening component structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the loosening mesh installation structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting structure of the abutment bracket according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0037] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the material distribution plate structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] In the diagram: 1. Box body; 2. Feeding port; 3. Distributor plate; 4. Processing box; 5. Collection box; 6. Movable baffle; 7. Electric telescopic rod; 8. First loading / unloading port; 9. Second loading / unloading port; 10. Movable groove; 11. Loosening mesh; 12. Connecting bracket; 13. Abutment bracket; 14. Guide rod; 15. Connecting rod; 16. Abutment seat; 17. First protrusion; 18. Reciprocating screw; 19. Motor; 20. Protrusion; 21. Second protrusion; 22. Lighting lamp; 23. Connecting plate; 24. Slot; 25. Moving plate; 26. Material passage hole; 27. Slide groove; 28. Air inlet. Detailed Implementation

[0039] 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0040] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "opening", "upper", "middle", "length", "inner", etc., which indicate orientation or positional relationship, are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the components or elements referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0041] To keep the following description of the embodiments of this utility model clear and concise, detailed descriptions of known functions and known components are omitted.

[0042] Example 1: Please refer to Figure 1-6 As shown in the figure, this embodiment provides an earthworm processing device, which mainly includes a box 1, a processing box 4, a collection box 5, and a loosening component.

[0043] In this embodiment, the box 1 serves as the main frame of the entire device, and a processing box 4 and a collection box 5 are horizontally slidably disposed inside it, with the processing box 4 located above the collection box 5. The processing box 4 is filled with earthworms and a mixture of soil and materials to be processed to ensure the growth of earthworms, providing a suitable growth and processing environment for the earthworms; the collection box 5 is filled with soil to attract the processed earthworms, facilitating the collection of the processed earthworms.

[0044] In this embodiment, the loosening assembly is one of the key components of the equipment, used to periodically loosen the mixed soil within the treatment tank 4. Specifically, the loosening assembly includes multiple connecting brackets 12 disposed within the tank body 1, all of which are slidably connected to the inner wall of the tank body 1. The multiple connecting brackets 12 are arranged in pairs, with a single connecting rod 15 fixedly passing through the two connecting brackets 12 in the same pair, and both connecting brackets 12 are located above their respective treatment tanks 4. Two movable slots 10 are provided on both sides of the tank body 1, and the two ends of the two connecting rods 15 pass through the corresponding movable slots 10, allowing the connecting rods 15 to move within the movable slots 10, thereby driving the connecting brackets 12 to move. A single loosening net 11 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the multiple connecting brackets 12. The loosening net 11 is a mesh structure composed of multiple intersecting connecting rods, and the loosening net 11 is located within the treatment tank 4, allowing it to be submerged in the soil under gravity. When the connecting brackets 12 move, they drive the loosening net 11 to move within the soil, thus loosening the soil.

[0045] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the loosening assembly also includes two abutment seats 16 disposed below the two connecting rods 15. Both abutment seats 16 are fixedly connected to their respective connecting brackets 12, and both ends of the two abutment seats 16 are provided with inclined surfaces. Two guide rods 14 are fixedly installed inside the housing 1, located between the two sets of connecting brackets 12. The outer walls of the two guide rods 14 are slidably fitted with the same abutment bracket 13, located below the two abutment seats 16. Both ends of the abutment bracket 13 are provided with protrusions 20, and both protrusions 20 abut against and slide against the bottom of the corresponding abutment seat 16. A reciprocating screw 18 is rotatably installed inside the housing 1. A motor 19 is fixedly installed on one side of the housing 1, and one end of the output shaft of the motor 19 rotatably passes through one side of the housing 1 and is fixedly connected to one end of the reciprocating screw 18. A corresponding slider is slidably fitted onto the outer wall of the reciprocating screw 18. The slider engages with the threaded groove on the outer wall of the reciprocating screw 18, and one end of the slider is fixedly inserted through the abutment bracket 13. When the motor 19 starts, it drives the reciprocating screw 18 to rotate, thereby causing the slider to reciprocate along the reciprocating screw 18. The slider drives the abutment bracket 13 to reciprocate along the guide rod 14. During the movement, the protrusions 20 at both ends of the abutment bracket 13 interact with the inclined surface at the bottom of the abutment seat 16, thereby converting the reciprocating motion of the abutment bracket 13 into the up-and-down movement of the connecting bracket 12, thus driving and lifting the loosening mesh 11, causing the loosening mesh 11 to move up and down in the soil, achieving a better loosening effect.

[0046] To further optimize the loosening effect, in this embodiment, multiple first protrusions 17 are fixedly installed at the bottom of the two abutment seats 16, and second protrusions 21 are fixedly installed at the top of the two protrusions 20. Each of the two second protrusions 21 cooperates with the adjacent multiple first protrusions 17. During the reciprocating motion of the abutment bracket 13, relative sliding occurs between the second protrusions 21 and the multiple first protrusions 17, allowing the loosening net 11 to vibrate slightly during the lifting process. This vibration more effectively loosens the soil and increases the oxygen content within it.

[0047] In this embodiment, the bottom of the treatment box 4 is a mesh structure. This design ensures that earthworms can pass through without causing too much soil to fall.

[0048] In this embodiment, the bottom of the processing box 4 is provided with two movable baffles 6. The two movable baffles 6 cooperate with each other, and one end of each baffle is hinged to the inner wall of one side of the box body 1. Below each of the two movable baffles 6 is an electric telescopic rod 7. Both electric telescopic rods 7 are rotatably connected to the inner wall of the box body 1 via brackets, and one end of the piston rod of each electric telescopic rod 7 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the movable baffle 6 via brackets. When it is necessary to move earthworms from the processing box 4 to the collection box 5, the piston rod of the electric telescopic rod 7 can be controlled to retract, causing the two movable baffles 6 to rotate downwards and open. When it is necessary to prevent earthworms from moving, the piston rod of the electric telescopic rod 7 can be controlled to extend, causing the two movable baffles 6 to rotate upwards and close.

[0049] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a light 22 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the support bracket 13. The light 22 is used to drive the earthworms in the treatment box 4 downwards into the collection box 5 using light, thereby completing the separation of earthworms in the treatment box 4. Since earthworms are photophobic, when the light 22 is turned on, the earthworms will move towards the dark, thus falling from the mesh bottom of the treatment box 4 into the collection box 5 below.

[0050] In this embodiment, a distribution plate 3 is also fixedly installed inside the box 1, and the distribution plate 3 is located above the loosening component. The distribution plate 3 has multiple feed holes 26 inside, and a feeding port 2 is provided on the top of the box 1. The feeding port 2 cooperates with the distribution plate 3 to add earthworm feed. When feed is added to the feeding port 2, the feed will fall onto the distribution plate 3 and fall into the processing box 4 through the feed holes 26.

[0051] In this embodiment, the feed distribution plate 3 has a groove 27 inside, through which a connecting plate 23 slides. The bottom of the connecting plate 23 is fixedly connected to the top of the abutment bracket 13. The top of the connecting plate 23 has a slot 24, through which a movable plate 25 is engaged. The movable plate 25 is located above the feed distribution plate 3, and its bottom has a continuous serrated structure that slides with the top of the feed distribution plate 3. When the abutment bracket 13 reciprocates, it drives the connecting plate 23 to slide in the groove 27, thereby causing the movable plate 25 to slide on the feed distribution plate 3, spreading the feed evenly on the feed distribution plate 3 and ensuring that the feed falls evenly into the processing box 4, providing a good growth environment for earthworms.

[0052] This application can be used in the field of bait production technology, or in other fields applicable to this application.

[0053] Example 2: Reference Figure 1 , 2 An improvement based on Example 1: an earthworm processing device for bait making, which is applied to the field of bait making technology;

[0054] In this embodiment, a first opening 8 and a second opening 9 are provided on one side of the box 1. The first opening 8 corresponds to the processing box 4, and the processing box 4 can be easily taken out through the opening. The second opening 9 corresponds to the collection box 5, and the collection box 5 can be easily taken out for processing the collected earthworms.

[0055] In addition, in this embodiment, multiple air inlets 28 are provided on both sides of the box 1, and these air inlets 28 are all located above the processing box 4. In this way, when the loosening component loosens the soil in the processing box 4, the soil can fully contact the air, ensuring sufficient oxygen content in the soil.

[0056] However, as is well known to those skilled in the art, the working principle and wiring method of the electric telescopic pole 7 and the motor 19 are commonplace and are all conventional means or common knowledge. They will not be described in detail here. Those skilled in the art can make any selections according to their needs or convenience.

[0057] The usage process and working principle of this utility model technical solution are as follows:

[0058] Before processing, the user can place the processing box 4 containing the mixed material and the collection box 5 containing the soil into the box 1 in sequence; earthworms can live and reproduce in the processing box 4, and thus decompose the material to be processed in the processing box 4.

[0059] During the cultivation cycle, the user needs to loosen the soil regularly to ensure sufficient oxygen content inside the soil. During operation, the user can start the motor 19 to drive the reciprocating screw 18 to rotate, which in turn drives the abutment bracket 13 to move back and forth along the guide rod 14. The protrusions 20 at both ends of the abutment bracket 13 contact the inclined surface at the bottom of the abutment seat 16, which can push the connecting bracket 12 and the loosening net 11 to move upward. Before this operation, the loosening net 11 sinks into the mixed soil in the treatment box 4 under the action of gravity. As the loosening net 11 moves upward, it can drive the mixed soil in the treatment box 4 to complete the loosening. During the movement of the abutment bracket 13, the cooperation of the first protrusion 17 and the second protrusion 21 will also cause the loosening net 11 to vibrate, which can further loosen and break up the mixed soil. At the same time, the air inlet 28 enhances the air circulation, which can ensure that air can fully enter the mixed soil.

[0060] During the earthworm cultivation process, the user can put earthworm feed into the feed inlet 2. The feed can fall into the processing box 4 through the feed hole 26 of the feed distribution plate 3. When the support bracket 13 moves back and forth, the connecting plate 23 can drive the moving plate 25 to slide along the top of the feed distribution plate 3. At this time, the continuous serrated structure at the bottom of the moving plate 25 can spread the feed piled on the feed distribution plate 3 evenly, which can ensure that the feed falls evenly into the processing box 4 below.

[0061] After the materials in the processing box are processed, the user can control the electric telescopic rod 7 to drive the movable baffle 6 to unfold downwards, exposing the mesh bottom of the processing box 4; at the same time, the lighting lamp 22 that abuts the bottom of the support 13 is turned on, and the earthworms’ light-avoidance characteristics can be used to drive them to migrate downwards. The earthworms will pass through the mesh structure and enter the clean soil in the collection box 5; after separation, the electric telescopic rod 7 is reset and the movable baffle 6 is closed.

[0062] After processing, the processing box 4 is pulled out horizontally through the first pick-up and release port 8 to remove residual materials and collect earthworm castings that can be used as bait; at the same time, the collection box 5 is taken out through the second pick-up and release port 9 to collect the processed earthworms for subsequent recycling operations.

[0063] The accompanying drawings in this application are for illustrative purposes only. The dimensions and shapes of the components shown are not actual limitations but are merely schematic representations. In actual implementation, the components can be reasonably configured and adjusted according to specific needs and actual conditions.

[0064] It should be noted that in the description of this specification, descriptions such as "first" and "second" are only used to distinguish the features and do not have any actual order or directional meaning. This application is not limited to this.

[0065] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," "specific example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0066] The preferred embodiments of this utility model disclosed above are merely illustrative of the present utility model. These preferred embodiments do not exhaustively describe all details, nor do they limit the utility model to the specific implementations described. Clearly, many modifications and variations can be made based on the content of this specification. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments to better explain the principles and practical applications of this utility model, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better understand and utilize it. This utility model is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.

Claims

1. An earthworm processing device for bait preparation, characterized in that, include: The box (1) has a horizontally sliding processing box (4) and a collection box (5) arranged vertically. The bottom of the processing box (4) is a mesh structure and is equipped with a movable baffle (6). The processing box (4) is filled with a mixture of earthworms and soil. The top of the box (1) is provided with a feeding port (2). The loosening assembly includes a loosening mesh (11) disposed in the processing box (4), an abutment bracket (13) for driving the loosening mesh (11) to reciprocate and lift, and a reciprocating screw (18) connected to the abutment bracket (13). The loosening mesh (11) is composed of multiple cross links and is submerged in the mixed material. The material distribution plate (3) is horizontally positioned above the processing box (4) and cooperates with the feeding port (2). Multiple material passage holes (26) are opened inside it. A movable plate (25) with a serrated structure is provided above the material distribution plate (3). The movable plate (25) is linked with the abutment bracket (13) through the connecting plate (23). The lighting lamp (22) is fixed to the bottom of the abutment bracket (13) and works in conjunction with the movable baffle (6); The reciprocating motion of the abutment bracket (13) synchronously drives the lifting vibration of the loosening net (11) and the lateral movement of the moving plate (25). When the loosening net (11) is lifted, it breaks up the soil clumps and exposes the air inlet (28). When the moving plate (25) moves laterally, it flattens the feed on the distribution plate (3).

2. The earthworm processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The loosening assembly also includes: Two sets of connecting brackets (12) slide to connect the inner wall of the box (1) and pass through the movable groove (10) through the connecting rod (15); Two abutment seats (16) are fixed below the connecting rod (15) and have inclined surfaces; The abutment bracket (13) has protrusions (20) at both ends that slide in cooperation with the inclined surface of the abutment seat (16).

3. The earthworm processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom of the abutment seat (16) is provided with a plurality of first protrusions (17), and the top of the protrusion (20) is provided with a second protrusion (21) that abuts and cooperates with the first protrusions (17), forming a vibration mechanism when the loose material net (11) is lifted.

4. The earthworm processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two movable baffles (6) are respectively hinged to the inner walls of the two sides of the box (1), and their bottoms are connected to corresponding electric telescopic rods (7) to control opening and closing. When the two movable baffles (6) are unfolded, the mesh bottom of the processing box (4) is exposed.

5. The earthworm processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The material distribution plate (3) is provided with a sliding groove (27), and the connecting plate (23) slides through the sliding groove (27) and is engaged with the moving plate (25) through the slot (24) to form a linkage mechanism between the moving plate (25) and the abutment bracket (13).

6. The earthworm processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, Multiple air inlets (28) are opened on both sides of the box (1). The air inlets (28) are located above the processing box (4) and directly opposite the soil exposed area after the loose material net (11) is lifted.

7. The earthworm processing equipment according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The box (1) has a first pick-up and drop-off port (8) and a second pick-up and drop-off port (9) on one side. The first pick-up and drop-off port (8) is slidably engaged with the processing box (4), and the second pick-up and drop-off port (9) is slidably engaged with the collection box (5).

8. The earthworm processing equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The collection box (5) is filled with clean soil, and its top opening faces the bottom mesh structure of the treatment box (4) to form a light-avoiding migration channel for earthworms.

9. The earthworm processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The housing (1) is fixedly provided with a guide rod (14), and the abutment bracket (13) is slidably sleeved on the guide rod (14) and fixedly connected to the slider of the reciprocating screw (18) to form a linear reciprocating guide mechanism. A motor (19) is fixedly installed on one side of the housing (1), and one end of the output shaft of the motor (19) is fixedly connected to one end of the reciprocating screw (18).

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