Constant-temperature incubator imitating wild swan nest
By using a biomimetic design and an environmental monitoring and regulation constant-temperature incubator, the problem of swans rejecting artificial incubators has been solved, achieving efficient control of the incubation environment and improving the hatching rate and population size of swan eggs.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- WANGJIANG COUNTY HUANGDI ECOLOGICAL BREEDING CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-03
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-19
AI Technical Summary
Existing artificial constant temperature incubators differ greatly in appearance and structure from wild swan nests, causing swans to reject them. Furthermore, they lack constant temperature function and cannot provide a suitable incubation environment, thus reducing the hatching rate of swan eggs.
Design a biomimetic camouflage constant temperature incubator that mimics the appearance of a wild swan nest with an outer and inner decorative layer, and is equipped with a silent liquid pump, a flow divider ring, atomizing nozzles, heating components and sensors to monitor and regulate the temperature and humidity of the incubation environment in real time.
By mimicking the appearance of swans, we can reduce their aversion to swans, increase their chances of settling and breeding, and improve the hatching success rate through precise environmental control, thus helping to increase the swan population.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of incubation technology, specifically to a constant temperature incubator that mimics the nest of a wild swan. Background Technology
[0002] As a key species in the wetland food chain, swans' stable populations help control insect populations and promote vegetation spread. However, wild swans often suffer from nest damage, parent bird deaths, or abandonment due to predators (such as weasels and stray dogs), extreme weather, or human activities (such as poaching). This leads to unsuitable incubation conditions for swan eggs, reducing hatching rates and causing population decline. Incubators can directly support the recovery of endangered populations and indirectly protect related biodiversity. However, commonly made artificial temperature-controlled incubators have a structure that differs significantly from the natural environment. Swans have an instinctive preference for nest shapes and therefore a natural aversion to artificial facilities. As a result, artificial facilities fail to attract swans to roost and breed. Furthermore, artificially built swan nests lack temperature control, failing to provide a suitable environment for egg incubation. Utility Model Content
[0003] To overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies, a constant-temperature incubator that mimics the nests of wild swans is provided to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, a constant-temperature incubator mimicking a wild swan nest is provided, comprising: a base plate, on the upper surface of which a support ring, a shaping layer, a silent liquid pump, and an outer decorative layer are fixedly connected respectively; the upper surfaces of the support ring and the shaping layer are both fixedly connected to the inner side of the outer decorative layer; an installation groove is formed at the top of the inner cavity of the outer decorative layer, and a diversion ring is fixedly connected in the installation groove; the diversion ring is connected to the silent liquid pump through an infusion pipe; an inner decorative layer is fixedly connected at the top of the inner cavity of the outer decorative layer; a secondary humidity sensor and a primary humidity sensor are fixedly connected to the outer side and lower surface of the inner decorative layer respectively; a heating component is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base plate through a support plate; a heat-conducting plate is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the heating component; a temperature sensor is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the heat-conducting plate through a groove; the upper surface of the heat-conducting plate is attached to the lower surface of the inner decorative layer; and a PLC component is fixedly connected to the heating component and a photovoltaic component through cables respectively.
[0005] Preferably, the base plate has a circular structure, and a guide groove is formed on one side of the PLC component on the upper surface of the base plate. The guide groove has an L-shaped structure, and a sealing ring is fixedly connected to the opening of the guide groove.
[0006] Preferably, the support ring has a circular ring structure, while the silent liquid pump is located on the outside of the support ring, and the shaping layer fixedly connected to the inside of the support ring has an overall frustum-shaped structure, while the axial section of the shaping layer has a concave shape.
[0007] Preferably, the outer decorative layer has an overall frustum-shaped structure, while the hatching opening in the middle of the upper surface of the outer decorative layer has an elliptical structure, and the size of the inner cavity of the inner decorative layer is adapted to the size of the hatching opening, while the cross-section of the inner decorative layer has a U-shaped structure.
[0008] Preferably, the outer arc surface of the inner decorative layer is symmetrically provided with multiple sets of secondary mounting grooves, and secondary humidity sensors are fixedly connected in the secondary mounting grooves. The lower surface of the inner decorative layer is symmetrically provided with multiple sets of main mounting grooves, and multiple sets of main humidity sensors are fixedly connected in the main mounting grooves.
[0009] Preferably, the heating wires in the inner cavity of the heating component are distributed in an arc shape, while the heating component and the heat-conducting plate are both elliptical in structure, and the multiple sets of grooves symmetrically opened on the upper surface of the heat-conducting plate are all cylindrical in structure, and the adjacent grooves are connected by wiring grooves, while the support plate symmetrically connected on the lower surface of the heating component is E-shaped.
[0010] Preferably, the mounting groove on the lower surface of the outer decorative layer has an annular structure, and the diversion ring fixedly connected in the mounting groove has an annular structure, while multiple sets of atomizing nozzles are symmetrically connected to the inner side of the diversion ring.
[0011] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: Through the biomimetic camouflage of the outer and inner decorative layers, the appearance of the constant temperature incubator can conform to the appearance of wild swan nests, thereby effectively reducing the swans' aversion and increasing the chances of attracting swans to roost and breed. At the same time, through the cooperation of the main humidity sensor, the secondary humidity sensor, and the temperature sensor, the constant temperature incubator can monitor the incubation environment data of swan eggs in real time. Furthermore, through the cooperation of the silent liquid pump, the flow divider ring, the atomizing nozzle, the heating component, and the heat conduction plate, the constant temperature incubator can conveniently adjust the temperature and humidity of the swan egg incubation environment, increasing the chances of successful hatching of swan eggs and helping to increase the population size. Attached Figure Description
[0012] Figure 1 This is a front view schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0013] Figure 2 This is a partial top view of an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0014] Figure 3 This is a side view of the heating assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0015] Figure 4 This is an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 1 Enlarged diagram of point A.
[0016] In the diagram: 1. Base plate; 2. Outer decorative layer; 3. Silent liquid pump; 4. Support ring; 5. Shaping layer; 6. Inner decorative layer; 7. Support plate; 8. Heating component; 9. Temperature sensor; 10. Main humidity sensor; 11. Heat-conducting plate; 12. Secondary humidity sensor; 13. Diverter ring; 14. PLC component; 15. Photovoltaic module; 16. Mounting slot. Detailed Implementation
[0017] Reference Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this utility model provides a constant temperature incubator that mimics a wild swan nest, comprising: a base plate 1, on which a support ring 4, a shaping layer 5, a silent liquid pump 3, and an outer decorative layer 2 are fixedly connected respectively. The upper surfaces of the support ring 4 and the shaping layer 5 are both fixedly connected to the inner side of the outer decorative layer 2. An installation groove 16 is opened at the top of the inner cavity of the outer decorative layer 2, and a diversion ring 13 is fixedly connected in the installation groove 16. The diversion ring 13 is connected to the silent liquid pump 3 through an infusion pipe. An inner decorative layer 6 is fixedly connected at the top of the inner cavity of the outer decorative layer 2. A secondary humidity sensor 12 and a primary humidity sensor 10 are fixedly connected to the outer side and lower surface of the inner decorative layer 6, respectively. Meanwhile, a heating component 8 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base plate 1 through a support plate 7. A heat-conducting plate 11 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the heating component 8, and a temperature sensor 9 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the heat-conducting plate 11 through a groove. The upper surface of the heat-conducting plate 11 is attached to the lower surface of the inner decorative layer 6. A PLC component 14 is fixedly connected to the heating component 8 and a photovoltaic component 15 through cables.
[0018] In this embodiment, the constant temperature incubator is placed in a suitable location. Through the biomimetic effect of the outer decorative layer 2 and the inner decorative layer 6, the appearance of the incubator closely resembles that of a wild swan nest, thereby increasing the chances of swans inhabiting and breeding there. The inlet pipe of the silent liquid pump 3 is then connected to a water source and concealed. Photovoltaic modules 15 are installed around the incubator, allowing the built-in batteries of the photovoltaic modules 15 to power the PLC module 14, heating module 8, silent liquid pump 3, main humidity sensor 10, secondary humidity sensor 12, and temperature sensor 9. Subsequently, the main humidity sensor 10, secondary humidity sensor 12, and temperature sensor 9 monitor the internal cavity of the inner decorative layer 6, and the monitored data is transmitted in real time. The heating element is fed into the electrically connected PLC component 14. The PLC component 14 can control the heating time of the electrically connected heating component 8 through a common PID algorithm, so that the temperature inside the inner decorative layer 6 can always be kept at a suitable temperature for swan egg incubation. When the humidity inside the inner decorative layer 6 is lower than the preset value, the PLC component 14 will start the electrically connected silent liquid pump 3. The silent liquid pump 3 will draw water from the external water source and input it into the diversion ring 13. The diversion ring 13 can spray water mist into the inner decorative layer 6 through the atomizing nozzle, thereby ensuring that the incubation environment in the constant temperature incubator can be kept in a state suitable for swan egg incubation, reducing the probability of external environmental factors affecting swan egg incubation, helping to improve the hatching rate of swan eggs and increase the population.
[0019] In a preferred embodiment, the base plate 1 has a circular structure, and a guide groove is formed on one side of the PLC assembly 14 on the upper surface of the base plate 1. The guide groove has an L-shaped structure, and a sealing ring is fixedly connected to the opening of the guide groove.
[0020] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 Both the PLC module 14 and the photovoltaic module 15 can be common brands and models on the market, and the PID algorithm built into the PLC module 14 can also be a common general algorithm. At the same time, the opening of the guide groove facilitates the laying of cables in the constant temperature incubator.
[0021] In a preferred embodiment, the support ring 4 has a circular ring structure, while the silent liquid pump 3 is located outside the support ring 4, and the shaping layer 5 fixedly connected to the inner side of the support ring 4 has an overall frustum-shaped structure, while the axial section of the shaping layer 5 has a concave structure.
[0022] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 The support ring 4 not only helps to enhance the distribution of the shaping layer 5, but also helps to enhance the stability of the connection between the outer decorative layer 2 and the base plate 1, thereby helping to enhance the overall structural strength of the constant temperature incubator.
[0023] In a preferred embodiment, the outer decorative layer 2 has a frustum-shaped structure, while the hatching opening in the middle of the upper surface of the outer decorative layer 2 has an elliptical structure. The size of the inner cavity of the inner decorative layer 6 is matched with the size of the hatching opening, and the cross-section of the inner decorative layer 6 has a U-shaped structure.
[0024] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 The opening of the incubation port facilitates the swans' habitat and reproduction within the constant temperature incubator. Meanwhile, the biomimetic structure of the outer decorative layer 2 and the inner decorative layer 6 helps to reduce the swans' aversion to the constant temperature incubator.
[0025] In a preferred embodiment, multiple sets of secondary mounting grooves 16 are symmetrically opened on the outer arc surface of the inner decorative layer 6, and secondary humidity sensors 12 are fixedly connected in the secondary mounting grooves 16. Multiple sets of main mounting grooves 16 are symmetrically opened on the lower surface of the inner decorative layer 6, and multiple sets of main humidity sensors 10 are fixedly connected in the main mounting grooves 16.
[0026] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 The setup of the main humidity sensor 10 and the secondary humidity sensor 12 enables the device to comprehensively monitor the humidity of the incubation area inside the inner decorative layer 6, facilitating the PLC component 14 to accurately adjust the humidity through the silent liquid pump 3. The silent liquid pump 3 also helps to reduce the chance of disturbing the swans during the humidification process.
[0027] In a preferred embodiment, the heating wires inside the heating assembly 8 are arranged in an arc shape, while both the heating assembly 8 and the heat-conducting plate 11 have an elliptical structure. The multiple sets of grooves symmetrically opened on the upper surface of the heat-conducting plate 11 are cylindrical, and adjacent grooves are connected by wiring channels. The support plate 7 symmetrically connected to the lower surface of the heating assembly 8 has an E-shaped structure.
[0028] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The opening of the wiring grooves and recesses allows the temperature sensor 9 to be conveniently installed, and also helps to improve the accuracy of the temperature sensor 9 in monitoring the internal temperature of the inner decorative layer 6. This makes it easier for the PLC component 14 to conveniently adjust the incubation temperature inside the inner decorative layer 6 through the heating component 8.
[0029] In a preferred embodiment, the mounting groove 16 on the lower surface of the outer decorative layer 2 is annular, and the diversion ring 13 fixedly connected in the mounting groove 16 is annular, while multiple sets of atomizing nozzles are symmetrically connected to the inner side of the diversion ring 13.
[0030] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4The design of the diversion ring 13 and the atomizing nozzles allows the constant temperature incubator to uniformly humidify the incubation area inside the inner decorative layer 6 during the humidification process, thereby ensuring that the swan eggs are under suitable incubation conditions for a long time and increasing the chances of successful hatching.
Claims
1. A constant-temperature incubator that mimics a wild swan nest, comprising: The base plate (1) is characterized in that: a support ring (4), a shaping layer (5), a silent liquid pump (3), and an outer decorative layer (2) are fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base plate (1), and the inner side of the outer decorative layer (2) is fixedly connected to the upper surfaces of the support ring (4) and the shaping layer (5), and an installation groove (16) is opened at the top of the inner cavity of the outer decorative layer (2), a diversion ring (13) is fixedly connected in the installation groove (16), the diversion ring (13) is connected to the silent liquid pump (3) through an infusion pipe, and an inner decorative layer (6) is fixedly connected to the top of the inner cavity of the outer decorative layer (2), which contains... The outer side and lower surface of the decorative layer (6) are respectively fixedly connected to the secondary humidity sensor (12) and the main humidity sensor (10). Meanwhile, the heating component (8) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base plate (1) through the support plate (7). The upper surface of the heating component (8) is fixedly connected to the heat-conducting plate (11), and the upper surface of the heat-conducting plate (11) is fixedly connected to the temperature sensor (9) through the groove. The upper surface of the heat-conducting plate (11) is attached to the lower surface of the inner decorative layer (6), and the PLC component (14) is fixedly connected to the heating component (8) and the photovoltaic component (15) through the cable.
2. The constant temperature incubator for a simulated wild swan nest as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The base plate (1) has a circular structure. A guide groove is opened on one side of the PLC component (14) on the upper surface of the base plate (1). The guide groove has an L-shaped structure, and a sealing ring is fixedly connected at the opening of the guide groove.
3. The constant temperature incubator for mimicking a wild swan nest according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support ring (4) has a circular ring structure, while the silent liquid pump (3) is located on the outside of the support ring (4), and the shaping layer (5) fixedly connected to the inside of the support ring (4) has an overall frustum-shaped structure, and the axial section of the shaping layer (5) has a concave shape.
4. The constant temperature incubator for mimicking a wild swan nest according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer decorative layer (2) has a frustum-shaped structure, and the hatching opening in the middle of the upper surface of the outer decorative layer (2) has an elliptical structure. The size of the inner cavity of the inner decorative layer (6) is matched with the size of the hatching opening, and the cross section of the inner decorative layer (6) has a U-shaped structure.
5. A constant-temperature incubator for mimicking a wild swan nest as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The inner decorative layer (6) has multiple sets of auxiliary mounting grooves (16) symmetrically opened on the outer arc surface. A secondary humidity sensor (12) is fixedly connected in the auxiliary mounting groove (16). The lower surface of the inner decorative layer (6) has multiple sets of main mounting grooves (16) symmetrically opened. A multiple set of main humidity sensors (10) is fixedly connected in the main mounting groove (16).
6. The constant temperature incubator for mimicking a wild swan nest according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heating wires inside the heating assembly (8) are arranged in an arc shape, while the heating assembly (8) and the heat-conducting plate (11) are both elliptical in structure. The multiple sets of grooves symmetrically opened on the upper surface of the heat-conducting plate (11) are all cylindrical in structure. Meanwhile, the adjacent grooves are connected by wiring grooves, and the support plate (7) symmetrically connected on the lower surface of the heating assembly (8) is E-shaped.
7. A constant-temperature incubator for mimicking a wild swan nest according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting groove (16) on the lower surface of the outer decorative layer (2) is annular, and the diversion ring (13) fixedly connected in the mounting groove (16) is annular, while multiple atomizing nozzles are symmetrically connected on the inner side of the diversion ring (13).