Automatic insect egg collecting device and egg collecting system thereof

Abstract

The utility model relates to an automatic insect egg collecting device and an egg collecting system thereof. The automatic insect egg collecting device comprises an adult egg laying mechanism, an automatic egg collecting mechanism and an adult separating mechanism, the adult egg laying mechanism comprises an egg laying conveying mechanism and a square frame, the size of meshes of an egg laying net belt of the egg laying conveying mechanism is designed to allow eggs to smoothly pass through and effectively block adults to pass through, the square frame makes contact with the egg laying net belt in a sealed mode, and one or two ends of the square frame are provided with isolation doors; the automatic egg collecting mechanism is arranged below or inside the adult egg laying mechanism, and the adult separating mechanism is arranged at the discharging end of the adult egg laying mechanism. Through the combination of mechanical structure innovation and environmental isolation, three contradictions of efficiency, activity and sanitation in insect egg collection are systematically solved, and a reproducible standardized solution is provided for industrial insect breeding.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an automated insect egg-collecting device and its egg-collecting system, belonging to the field of insect breeding equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Insect farming boasts advantages such as low cost, small space requirements, and rapid reproduction. Insects are rich in nutrients like protein, serving as high-quality feed and also processing organic waste, reducing environmental pollution. Furthermore, insects are diverse in species, have wide applications, promising prospects, and high economic value, making them significant for agricultural development and ecological protection. Holometabolous insects undergo four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult, with significant differences in morphology and habits between larvae and adults. In insect farming, after laying eggs, some adults have the habit of feeding on their own eggs. If not separated promptly, adults may consume newly laid eggs, affecting reproductive efficiency. Simultaneously, adult activity may disrupt the hatching environment, such as trampling or squeezing, hindering normal hatching. Additionally, adults may carry pathogens, and contact with eggs could transmit diseases to soon-to-hatch larvae; separation reduces the risk of disease transmission. Therefore, egg-collecting equipment plays a crucial role in insect farming.

[0003] In existing insect farming techniques, the operations after adult insects lay eggs are generally done manually. After a period of time, the eggs are screened and collected, which is inefficient, labor-intensive, and not conducive to large-scale farming. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention provides an automated insect egg-collecting device and system, which solves the problems of existing egg-collecting devices requiring manual operation, low work efficiency, high labor costs, and being unsuitable for large-scale breeding.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] An automated insect egg-collecting device includes an adult insect egg-laying mechanism, an automatic egg collection mechanism, and an adult insect separation mechanism;

[0007] The adult insect oviposition mechanism includes an oviposition conveying mechanism and a square frame. The mesh size of the oviposition conveying mechanism's oviposition mesh belt is designed to allow eggs to pass through smoothly while effectively preventing adult insects from crossing. The square frame is in contact with and sealed to the oviposition mesh belt, and an isolation door is provided at one or both ends of the square frame.

[0008] The aforementioned automatic egg collection mechanism can collect and transport the eggs that fall from the adult insect's oviposition mechanism.

[0009] The adult insect separation mechanism described above can separate and collect live and dead insects;

[0010] The automatic egg collection mechanism is located below or inside the adult insect oviposition mechanism, and the adult insect separation mechanism is located at the discharge end of the adult insect oviposition mechanism.

[0011] Furthermore, preferably: the oviposition conveying mechanism includes an oviposition belt conveyor, the conveyor belt of the oviposition belt conveyor is an annular oviposition net belt, and the automatic egg collection mechanism is located inside the annular oviposition net belt.

[0012] Furthermore, preferably: the oviposition conveying mechanism includes two drive rollers and a horizontal oviposition mesh belt, the two ends of the horizontal oviposition mesh belt are respectively wound around the two drive rollers, the drive rollers are provided with a power mechanism, and the automatic egg collection mechanism is located below the horizontal oviposition mesh belt.

[0013] Furthermore, preferably: the automatic egg collection mechanism includes a primary egg-collecting belt conveyor, the output end of which is equipped with an egg collection box or a secondary egg-collecting belt conveyor.

[0014] Furthermore, preferably: the automatic egg collection mechanism includes an egg collection plate, one end of which is movably connected, and the other end is provided with a telescopic mechanism.

[0015] Furthermore, preferably: the adult insect separation mechanism includes an insect collecting hopper, a fan, and a box. The bottom of the insect collecting hopper is equipped with a fan, the air outlet of the fan is provided with a dead insect outlet at the position of the box, and the bottom of the box is provided with a live insect outlet.

[0016] Furthermore, preferably: the interior of the box is divided into a live insect area and a dead insect area by a partition, and the dead insect outlet is located on the partition.

[0017] Furthermore, preferably, the isolation door is an automatic door.

[0018] This invention also provides an automated insect egg collection system, comprising several layers of the egg collection device described in this invention, wherein the automatic egg collection mechanism allows for differences between different layers.

[0019] Furthermore, preferably, it also includes a control system, wherein the adult insect oviposition mechanism, the automatic egg collection mechanism, and the adult insect separation mechanism are respectively connected to the control system.

[0020] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0021] This utility model's automated insect egg-collecting device integrates the entire chain of functions from "egg laying to egg collection to adult separation." Its design addresses the core pain points of existing technologies and possesses the following significant advantages:

[0022] (1) Fully automated closed-loop operation, reducing manual intervention: the egg-laying net belt + conveyor mechanism realizes uninterrupted egg collection, avoiding the inefficient mode of traditional "stop to change plates", and the adult insect separation mechanism removes dead insects at the same time, reducing manual sorting steps and reducing labor intensity;

[0023] (2) Zero-damage design for eggs: The mesh size is precisely matched to the size of the eggs to avoid mechanical squeezing or scratching damage; the eggs fall freely through the mesh to the collection mechanism without external force contact, which significantly reduces the breakage rate; the square frame + isolation door prevents adult insects from escaping or external pollution, and maintains a clean egg-laying environment.

[0024] This invention's device, through a combination of innovative mechanical structure and environmental isolation, systematically solves the three major contradictions of efficiency, viability, and hygiene in insect egg collection, providing a replicable and standardized solution for industrialized insect farming. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 This is the first main view structural schematic diagram of the egg collection device of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a top view of the egg-collecting device of this utility model.

[0028] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the adult insect oviposition mechanism of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a second main view structural schematic diagram of the egg collection device of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a third main view structural schematic diagram of the egg collection device of this utility model;

[0031] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the egg collection system of this utility model;

[0032] Figure 7 This is a structural block diagram of the control system of this utility model;

[0033] In the diagram, 1 is the oviposition conveyor belt, 2 is the primary oviposition collection conveyor belt, 3 is the square frame, 4 is the annular oviposition net belt, 5 is the secondary oviposition collection conveyor belt, 6 is the insect collection hopper, 7 is the dead insect outlet, 8 is the fan, 9 is the box body, 10 is the automatic door, 11 is the drive roller, 12 is the horizontal oviposition net belt, 13 is the insect egg collection box, 14 is the partition plate, 15 is the electric push rod, 16 is the oviposition plate, 17 is the frame, and 18 is the oviposition collection device. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are also described.

[0035] Example 1

[0036] like Figure 1-3 As shown, an automated insect egg collection device 18 includes an adult insect egg-laying mechanism, an automatic egg collection mechanism, and an adult insect separation mechanism.

[0037] The adult insect oviposition mechanism includes an oviposition conveying mechanism and a square frame 3. The mesh size of the oviposition conveying mechanism's oviposition mesh belt is designed to allow eggs to pass through smoothly while effectively blocking adult insects from passing through. The square frame 3 is in contact with and sealed to the oviposition mesh belt. An isolation door is provided at one or both ends of the square frame 3.

[0038] The oviposition conveying mechanism includes an oviposition belt conveyor 1, whose conveyor belt is a ring-shaped oviposition mesh belt 4. The automatic egg collection mechanism is located inside the ring-shaped oviposition mesh belt 4. The oviposition belt conveyor 1 is a conventional belt conveyor. A belt conveyor is a friction-driven machine that transports materials continuously. It mainly consists of a frame, conveyor belt, idlers, rollers, tensioning devices, and transmission devices. Replacing the conveyor belt with the ring-shaped oviposition mesh belt 4 suffices. It is a conventional conveying equipment, and its specific structure will not be described in detail.

[0039] An automatic egg collection mechanism can collect and transport the eggs dropped from the adult insect's oviposition mechanism. A conveying device with the aforementioned function can be used. In this embodiment, the automatic egg collection mechanism includes a primary egg-collecting belt conveyor 2. A secondary egg-collecting belt conveyor 5 is installed at the output end of the primary egg-collecting belt conveyor 2.

[0040] The primary egg-collecting belt conveyor 2 and the secondary egg-collecting belt conveyor 5 can be made of conventional belt conveyors.

[0041] The adult insect separation mechanism can separate and collect live and dead insects. Different separation equipment can be selected according to different insects. In this embodiment, the adult insect separation mechanism includes an insect collecting hopper 6, a fan 8, and a housing 9. The fan 8 is installed at the bottom of the insect collecting hopper 6. The dead insect outlet 7 is set at the position of the housing 9 corresponding to the air outlet of the fan 8. The live insect outlet is set at the bottom of the housing 9. Generally, adult insects die after laying eggs, and their overall weight is significantly different from that of live insects. In this embodiment, by setting up the fan 8 and controlling the speed of the egg-laying conveyor belt 1 and the wind speed of the fan 8, the lighter dead insects can be effectively separated from the live insects and discharged from the housing 9, effectively achieving the separation of adult insects. The separated live insects are put into the egg-laying conveyor belt 1 to continue laying eggs.

[0042] The isolation door can generally be a manual door or an automatic door 10. In this embodiment, an automatic door 10 is used. Generally, an automatic door 10 includes a door panel and a rotating mechanism. The rotating mechanism can be based on existing equipment. In this embodiment, an electric push rod 15 is used.

[0043] The automatic egg collection mechanism is located inside the adult insect oviposition mechanism, and the adult insect separation mechanism is located at the discharge end of the adult insect oviposition mechanism. The adult insect oviposition mechanism, the automatic egg collection mechanism, and the adult insect separation mechanism are fixed to the frame 17.

[0044] The operation process of this embodiment:

[0045] Adult insects are placed into the adult insect oviposition mechanism, and environmental conditions are controlled to induce oviposition. The eggs fall through the mesh of the annular oviposition net belt 4 onto the primary egg-collecting conveyor belt 2. After oviposition for a period of time, the primary egg-collecting conveyor belt 2 and the secondary egg-collecting conveyor belt 5 are activated to transport and collect the eggs. Alternatively, the primary egg-collecting conveyor belt 2 and the secondary egg-collecting conveyor belt 5 can be continuously operated at a low speed to collect the eggs in real time. The adult insect oviposition mechanism, the automatic door 10, and the adult insect separation mechanism are activated. The speed of the oviposition conveyor belt 1 and the wind speed of the fan 8 are controlled to separate the lighter dead insects from the live insects and discharge them into the box 9, effectively achieving the separation of adults. The separated live insects are then placed into the oviposition conveyor belt 1 to continue oviposition.

[0046] The egg collection device 18 in this embodiment has a simple structure and high efficiency, which can effectively improve the automation of egg collection.

[0047] Example 2

[0048] like Figure 4As shown, this embodiment is basically the same as Embodiment 1, except that the oviposition conveying mechanism includes two drive rollers 11 and a horizontal oviposition mesh belt 12. The two ends of the horizontal oviposition mesh belt 12 are respectively wound around the two drive rollers 11. A power mechanism is provided on each drive roller 11, and the automatic egg collection mechanism is located below the horizontal oviposition mesh belt 12. Compared to the structure of Embodiment 1, this structure occupies less space and is easier to disassemble and maintain.

[0049] The output end of the primary egg-collecting belt conveyor 2 is equipped with an egg collection box 13. The use of the egg collection box 13 helps to reduce equipment costs and is suitable for home breeding operations.

[0050] The interior of the box 9 is divided into a live insect area and a dead insect area by a partition plate 14. The dead insect outlet 7 is located on the partition plate 14, which makes it easier to separate and collect live insects and dead insects.

[0051] Example 3

[0052] like Figure 5 As shown, this is basically the same as Embodiment 1, except that the automatic egg collection mechanism includes an egg-collecting plate 16, one end of which is movably connected, and the other end is equipped with a telescopic mechanism. The egg-collecting plate 16 is horizontally positioned during egg collection. When transport is required, the telescopic mechanism adjusts the angle of the egg-collecting plate 16 to tilt it at a certain angle, causing the eggs to automatically slide down for collection. The telescopic mechanism can be manual, for example, by setting two different fixed positions to keep the egg-collecting plate 16 in different states. Alternatively, the telescopic mechanism can be automatic, such as an electric push rod 15 or a hydraulic cylinder, to automatically adjust the tilt angle of the egg-collecting plate 16.

[0053] Example 4

[0054] like Figure 6 and 7 As shown, an automated insect egg collection system includes several layers of egg collection devices 18 as shown in Embodiment 1. In this embodiment, six layers are used, and each layer of egg collection device 18 is mounted on a frame 17.

[0055] The system in this embodiment is a whole structure. Each layer of the egg collection device 18 is equipped with the adult insect separation mechanism. Alternatively, several layers of egg collection devices 18 can share one adult insect separation mechanism to reduce equipment costs.

[0056] In this embodiment, the secondary egg-collecting belt conveyor 5 can be configured such that each layer of the egg-collecting device 18 is equipped with the secondary egg-collecting belt conveyor 5, or several layers can share one secondary egg-collecting belt conveyor 5, with other layers using inclined plates to collect the eggs before conveying them to the secondary egg-collecting belt conveyor 5 for transport.

[0057] The system in this embodiment also includes a control system, which generally includes a control panel, circuit board and programmable microcontroller, etc., which are conventional equipment. Appropriate equipment can be selected as needed.

[0058] The adult insect oviposition mechanism, the automatic egg collection mechanism, the adult insect separation mechanism, and the automatic door 10 are respectively connected to the control system.

[0059] The system in this embodiment can also be equipped with temperature and humidity sensors, lighting mechanisms, and temperature and humidity adjustment mechanisms to precisely control the egg-laying and egg preservation environment.

[0060] The system implemented here can effectively automate and scale up egg collection, thereby improving production efficiency and reducing the footprint.

[0061] Of course, the egg collection system can also be constructed using the structures of Examples 2 and 3. The specific components and processes are not significantly different from those of Example 1, and will not be described in detail here.

[0062] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automated insect egg-collecting device, characterized in that: This includes an adult insect oviposition mechanism, an automatic egg collection mechanism, and an adult insect separation mechanism; The adult insect oviposition mechanism includes an oviposition conveying mechanism and a square frame. The mesh size of the oviposition conveying mechanism's oviposition mesh belt is designed to allow eggs to pass through smoothly while effectively preventing adult insects from crossing. The square frame is in contact with and sealed to the oviposition mesh belt, and an isolation door is provided at one or both ends of the square frame. The aforementioned automatic egg collection mechanism can collect and transport the eggs that fall from the adult insect's oviposition mechanism. The adult insect separation mechanism described above can separate and collect live and dead insects; The automatic egg collection mechanism is located below or inside the adult insect oviposition mechanism, and the adult insect separation mechanism is located at the discharge end of the adult insect oviposition mechanism.

2. The egg collection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The oviposition conveying mechanism includes an oviposition belt conveyor, the conveyor belt of which is a ring-shaped oviposition mesh belt, and the automatic egg collection mechanism is located inside the ring-shaped oviposition mesh belt.

3. The egg-collecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The oviposition conveying mechanism includes two drive rollers and a horizontal oviposition mesh belt. The two ends of the horizontal oviposition mesh belt are respectively wound around the two drive rollers. The drive rollers are equipped with a power mechanism. The automatic egg collection mechanism is located below the horizontal oviposition mesh belt.

4. The egg collection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The automatic egg collection mechanism includes a primary egg-collecting belt conveyor, the output end of which is equipped with an egg collection box or a secondary egg-collecting belt conveyor.

5. The egg-collecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The automatic egg collection mechanism includes an egg-collecting plate, one end of which is movably connected, and the other end is equipped with a telescopic mechanism.

6. The egg-collecting device according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: The adult insect separation mechanism includes an insect collecting hopper, a fan, and a box. The bottom of the insect collecting hopper is equipped with a fan, and the position of the box corresponding to the air outlet of the fan is provided with a dead insect outlet. The bottom of the box is provided with a live insect outlet.

7. The egg-collecting device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The interior of the box is divided into a live insect area and a dead insect area by a partition, and the dead insect outlet is located on the partition.

8. The egg-collecting device according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: The isolation door is an automatic door.

9. An automated insect egg-collecting system, characterized in that: The device comprises several layers of the egg-collecting apparatus as described in any one of claims 1-8, wherein the automatic egg-collecting mechanism allows for differences between different layers.

10. The egg collection system according to claim 9, characterized in that: It also includes a control system, and the adult insect oviposition mechanism, the automatic egg collection mechanism, and the adult insect separation mechanism are respectively connected to the control system.

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