Portable small soil animal separating device

By using a modular design and a solar-powered portable soil animal separation device, combined with heating rods and vibration separation technology, the problems of large size, heavy weight, and insufficient power supply of existing devices have been solved, achieving efficient, portable, and green soil animal separation.

CN224253536UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-19INST OF BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES JIANGXI ACAD OF SCI
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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INST OF BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES JIANGXI ACAD OF SCI
Filing Date
2025-06-18
Publication Date
2026-05-19

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Technical Problem

Existing soil animal separation devices are bulky, heavy, and have unstable power supplies, making it difficult to meet the needs of portability and efficient field operations. Furthermore, traditional methods are prone to damaging microscopic species and contaminating samples.

Method used

This portable, small soil animal separation device features a modular design, is powered by solar panels, uses high-strength carbon fiber, and incorporates heating rods and vibration separation technology to achieve rapid assembly and disassembly, lightweight construction, and all-terrain adaptability.

Benefits of technology

It achieves efficient, green, and portable soil animal separation, reduces sample damage, improves separation efficiency and equipment stability, and is adaptable to complex terrain and harsh weather.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a portable small soil animal separating device, which relates to the technical field of soil animal separation and comprises an upper ring frame and a bottom plate, a solar panel is mounted on the upper surface of the upper ring frame, a handle is mounted on the upper surface of the solar panel, a storage battery is mounted in the upper ring frame, and a plurality of clamping rings are mounted on the bottom surface of the upper ring frame. According to the solar energy charging device, solar energy is collected in real time and converted into electric energy through the efficient solar panel carried on the upper surface of the upper ring frame, the large-capacity storage battery in the upper ring frame is continuously charged, and the actual problem that a power source is difficult to find during field work is effectively solved. And the equipment main body adopts a modular bayonet device design, and each part can be quickly disassembled and assembled, so that the portability is greatly improved. Meanwhile, high-strength carbon fibers are selected as the whole material, so that the weight of the equipment is greatly reduced on the premise of ensuring the stable structure, and the equipment is easier and more convenient to carry.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of soil animal separation technology, specifically a portable small soil animal separation device. Background Technology

[0002] Soil animal research is of great significance to fields such as ecological monitoring, agricultural research, and basic biology. Changes in soil diversity and community structure are key indicators for assessing ecosystem health. However, traditional sampling methods such as manual digging and screening suffer from significant problems, including low efficiency, easy damage to microscopic species, poor sample integrity, and insufficient portability, making them particularly unsuitable for large-scale field surveys. Among existing separation devices, the Behman funnel method relies on an external power source and is bulky, making it unsuitable for operation in environments without electricity. While chemical trapping is simple to operate, it can cause irreversible pollution to the soil microecology and samples, which is inconsistent with the concept of green research. Commercially available portable devices generally face technical bottlenecks such as difficulty in balancing size and function, limited battery life, and insufficient stability in complex terrain or inclement weather. With the increasing demand for portable and intelligent equipment in scenarios such as rapid monitoring of wild ecosystems and disaster emergency assessment, there is an urgent need to develop an innovative soil animal separation device that integrates miniaturized structural design, low-energy drive technology, multi-gradient precise separation function and all-terrain adaptability. By optimizing the separation path through biomimetic principles and combining modular components to achieve rapid assembly and disassembly, this device will systematically fill the current technological gap and provide more efficient, green and reliable technical support for cutting-edge fields such as soil ecological process analysis and non-point source pollution control.

[0003] Currently, most equipment on the market suffers from bulky size, making it extremely inconvenient to carry, especially in field operations where frequent movement is required. Its materials are mostly iron, aluminum alloy, and stainless steel; while these metals possess a certain strength, their high density results in excessive weight, further exacerbating the portability problem. Furthermore, when used in field environments, equipment faces the challenge of being far from fixed power sources and having inconvenient access to electricity. Unstable or insufficient power supply often becomes a significant factor limiting the equipment's long-term, efficient use. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a portable, small soil animal separation device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a portable small soil animal separation device, comprising an upper ring frame and a bottom plate, characterized in that: a solar panel is installed on the upper surface of the upper ring frame, a handle is installed on the upper surface of the solar panel, a storage battery is installed inside the upper ring frame, multiple retaining rings are installed on the bottom surface of the upper ring frame, multiple support rods are inserted into the inner wall of the retaining rings, and multiple anti-slip sleeves are installed at the bottom end of the support rods.

[0006] The bottom surface of the upper ring frame is equipped with a female plug, and two pins are installed on the bottom surface of the upper ring frame. Protective covers are slidably installed on the outer surface of the pins.

[0007] The upper ring frame has a separation platform installed on its bottom surface, a heating rod installed on the lower surface of the separation platform, and a connecting rod installed on the bottom surface of the separation platform.

[0008] The bottom of the connecting rod is equipped with a striking plate, and the bottom surface of the striking plate is equipped with a striking component.

[0009] The upper ring frame has a filter screen installed inside, and the bottom plate has a collector installed on its upper surface.

[0010] The base plate has multiple rotating wheels installed on its bottom surface and two frames installed on its upper surface.

[0011] The outer surface of the frame is equipped with multiple guardrails and handrails.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] This invention utilizes a high-efficiency solar panel mounted on the upper surface of the ring frame to collect solar energy in real time and convert it into electrical energy, continuously charging the large-capacity battery inside the ring frame, effectively solving the practical problem of finding power sources during fieldwork. The main body of the equipment adopts a modular bayonet design, allowing for quick disassembly and assembly of components, greatly improving portability. Simultaneously, the overall material is high-strength carbon fiber, significantly reducing the weight of the equipment while ensuring structural stability, making it easier and more convenient to carry and fully meeting the diverse needs of fieldwork. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a front view of a portable small soil animal separation device according to the present invention;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a top view of a portable small soil animal separation device according to the present invention;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a portable small soil animal separation device according to the present invention;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a bottom view of a portable small soil animal separation device according to the present invention;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of a portable small soil animal separation device according to the present invention;

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Upper ring frame; 2. Solar panel; 3. Battery; 4. Handle; 5. Support rod; 6. Protective cover; 7. Collector; 8. Filter screen; 9. Anti-slip sleeve; 10. Female connector; 11. Separation platform; 12. Connecting rod; 13. Striking plate; 14. Striking assembly; 15. Heating rod; 16. Base plate; 17. Rotating wheel; 18. Pin; 19. Handrail; 20. Clamping ring; 21. Frame; 22. Guardrail. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0021] Please see Figure 1-5 This utility model provides a technical solution: a portable small soil animal separation device, including an upper ring frame 1 and a bottom plate 16. A solar panel 2 is installed on the upper surface of the upper ring frame 1, and a handle 4 is installed on the upper surface of the solar panel 2. A storage battery 3 is installed inside the upper ring frame 1. Multiple retaining rings 20 are installed on the bottom surface of the upper ring frame 1. Multiple support rods 5 are inserted into the inner wall of the retaining rings 20. Multiple anti-slip sleeves 9 are installed at the bottom end of the support rods 5. The solar panel 2 and the cover plate of the upper ring frame 1 are integrated. Multiple magnetic blocks are evenly embedded inside the solar panel 2. These magnetic blocks correspond to the magnetic blocks on the outer surface of the storage battery 3 located inside the upper ring frame 1. While achieving physical connection, electrical energy can be efficiently transmitted to the storage battery 3 through magnetic coupling effect. In addition, the support rod 5 and the retaining ring 20 on the bottom surface of the upper ring frame 1 adopt a snap-fit ​​connection design. This structure is not only stable and reliable, but also easy to disassemble and assemble quickly, which greatly improves the portability and flexibility of the equipment. The upper ring frame 1, retaining ring 20 and support rod 5 are all made of high-strength carbon fiber, which greatly reduces the weight of these components and makes them lighter.

[0022] The upper ring frame 1 has a female connector 10 installed on its bottom surface and two pins 18 installed on its bottom surface. A protective cover 6 is slidably installed on the outer surface of the pins 18. The pins 18 and the bottom surface of the upper ring frame 1 adopt a bayonet connection structure, which facilitates quick disassembly. The protective cover 6 is assembled with the outer surface of the pins 18 by a sliding connection, which can realize convenient disassembly in the up and down direction. The overall structure not only ensures the stability of the connection, but also meets the needs of flexible disassembly and assembly of the equipment. Both the protective cover 6 and the pins 18 are made of high-strength carbon fiber.

[0023] The upper ring frame 1 has a separation platform 11 installed on its bottom surface, and an electric heating rod 15 installed on the lower surface of the separation platform 11. A connecting rod 12 is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the separation platform 11. The matching electric heating rod 15 adopts a low-heat design, which can evenly heat the soil on the separation platform 11. This gentle heating method can encourage animals in the soil to move faster due to temperature changes, and separate from the soil more efficiently, improving the overall targeting and practicality of the operation.

[0024] The bottom end of the connecting rod 12 is equipped with a striking plate 13, and the bottom surface of the striking plate 13 is equipped with a striking component 14. The striking component 14 includes a motor and a striking rod. The striking component 14 vibrates by striking the striking plate 13 through the striking rod at the output end of the motor. The striking plate 13 is made of aluminum alloy, which allows it to achieve better vibration frequency performance.

[0025] The upper ring frame 1 is equipped with a filter screen 8, and the upper surface of the bottom plate 16 is equipped with a collector 7. The filter screen 8 is used to filter impurities in the soil, such as metal objects, stones and branches, to avoid damaging the separation platform 11, which is made of high-strength carbon fiber.

[0026] The base plate 16 has multiple rotating wheels 17 installed on its bottom surface and two frames 21 installed on its upper surface. All the rotating wheels 17 support 360-degree free rotation, which makes it easier to control the direction of travel more flexibly when pushing.

[0027] The outer surface of the frame 21 is equipped with multiple guardrails 22 and handrails 19. The outer surfaces of the guardrails 22 are equipped with pin assemblies, which can be easily disassembled. The outer surface of the handrails 19 is equipped with an anti-slip device, which can effectively increase the friction when gripping and prevent slipping.

[0028] Working Principle: In use, first assemble the soil-animal separation device and place it stably on the upper surface of the base plate 16. Then, secure multiple protective railings 22 to the outer surface of the frame 21 using pins to form a protective boundary. The operator can hold the handrail 19 on the outer surface of the frame 21 and push the device to a suitable working position. Next, open the solar panel 2 on the upper surface of the upper ring frame 1 to allow it to receive sufficient sunlight. Simultaneously, place the soil and animals to be separated into the filter screen 8 inside the upper ring frame 1, filtering out large impurities from the soil. The filtered soil falls onto the upper surface of the separation platform 11. At this time, activate the electric heating rod 15 on the bottom of the separation platform 11 to evenly heat the soil. Utilizing the soil animals' sensitivity to temperature, this encourages them to crawl more quickly towards the edge of the separation platform 11. Meanwhile, driven by the striking assembly 14, the striking plate 13 on the bottom of the separation platform 11 continuously and stably strikes the striking disc, generating regular vibrations that shake the animals gathered at the edge of the separation platform 11 into the movable collector 7 below, making it easy for staff to retrieve them and conduct subsequent observation and research. The entire process combines thermal guidance and physical vibration mechanisms, significantly improving the separation efficiency and operational convenience of soil animals.

[0029] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A portable small soil animal separation device, comprising an upper ring frame and a base plate, characterized in that: A solar panel is installed on the upper surface of the upper ring frame, and a handle is installed on the upper surface of the solar panel. A storage battery is installed inside the upper ring frame. Multiple retaining rings are installed on the bottom surface of the upper ring frame, and multiple support rods are inserted into the inner wall of the retaining rings. Multiple anti-slip sleeves are installed at the bottom end of the support rods.

2. The portable small soil animal separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A female plug is installed on the bottom surface of the upper ring frame, and two pins are installed on the bottom surface of the upper ring frame. A protective cover is slidably installed on the outer surface of the pins.

3. The portable small soil animal separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A separation platform is installed on the bottom surface of the upper ring frame, an electric heating rod is installed on the lower surface of the separation platform, and a connecting rod is installed on the bottom surface of the separation platform.

4. A portable small soil animal separation device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A striking plate is installed at the bottom end of the connecting rod, and a striking component is installed on the bottom surface of the striking plate.

5. A portable small soil animal separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A filter screen is installed inside the upper ring frame, and a collector is installed on the upper surface of the base plate.

6. A portable small soil animal separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the base plate is equipped with multiple rotating wheels, and the upper surface of the base plate is equipped with two frames.

7. A portable small soil animal separation device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The outer surface of the frame is equipped with multiple guardrails and handrails.