A ladybug hatching device
By designing multiple incubation trays and a sliding plate structure, combined with broad bean seedlings and substrate bags, the efficient hatching of ladybug eggs was achieved, solving the problem of low hatching efficiency in existing devices and providing a balanced hatching environment and rapid operation capability.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANDONG HECHUANG FUTURE TESTING TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-08
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-26
AI Technical Summary
The ladybug eggs in the existing incubation devices are distributed in different locations, making it difficult for staff to quickly lift and pick them up, resulting in low hatching efficiency.
Multiple incubation trays (Type 1 and Type 2) were designed. Each incubation tray is equipped with a sliding plate and a limiting groove, and contains broad bean seedlings and substrate bags. Combined with atomizing nozzles and sensors, humidity and temperature are monitored to provide a balanced incubation environment.
It improves hatching efficiency, facilitates quick release of eggs and larvae, saves time, and accelerates hatching time in a balanced environment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of incubation devices, specifically a ladybug incubation device. Background Technology
[0002] Ladybugs belong to the family Coccinellidae in the order Coleoptera of the class Insecta. Their bodies are hemispherical and brightly colored, typically with a base color of red, orange, or yellow, and black spots; however, some species have a black base with colored spots. The seven-spotted ladybug is the most well-known, named for the seven black spots on its elytra. Ladybugs are sexually reproducing insects. During the breeding season, males and females are attracted to each other using pheromones and then mate. After mating, the female ladybug will find a suitable place to lay her eggs, usually on the leaves of plants with many aphids. The eggs are generally oval, ranging in color from pale yellow to orange-yellow. After a period of development, the eggs hatch into larvae. The larvae differ significantly in morphology from the adults. They go through several instars, molting and growing, eventually pupating, and the pupa then emerges as an adult.
[0003] Currently, to study ladybugs, researchers use incubation devices to breed them. Existing incubation devices are generally transparent boxes where ladybug eggs are placed for reproduction, and the environment inside the box is controlled. For example, the oviposition device disclosed in patent CN205213898U includes a transparent cover with several ventilation holes; it also includes several layers of trays located inside the transparent cover, where ladybugs lay their eggs. The trays are supported by a support frame. When using this oviposition device, after the ladybugs lay their eggs on the trays, the trays are placed inside the transparent cover, and water is sprayed inside the transparent cover to maintain a certain level of humidity for incubation.
[0004] However, the above-mentioned existing technology still has the following problems when in use: Since the hatching device hatches a large number of ladybug eggs at one time, and these eggs are distributed in different locations, the staff cannot quickly lift and pick up the eggs, which leads to low hatching efficiency. Based on this, the present invention provides a ladybug hatching device with high hatching efficiency. Utility Model Content
[0005] To address this issue, this invention provides a ladybug hatching device to solve the problem in the prior art where the large number of ladybug eggs in the hatching device are distributed in different locations, making it difficult for workers to quickly lift and pick up the eggs, resulting in low hatching efficiency.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0007] A ladybug hatching device includes a hatching base and a hatching cover inserted at the top of the hatching base. The hatching cover contains a hatching component for hatching ladybug eggs. The hatching component includes multiple egg-hatching trays 1, each egg-hatching tray 1 with an egg-hatching tray 2 above it. Each egg-hatching tray 1 has a sliding plate at its bottom and broad bean seedlings are cultivated inside. Each egg-hatching tray 2 has a flat substrate bag inside. The front surface of the hatching cover has multiple mounting openings that are adapted to the sliding plate and the egg-hatching tray 2. The front ends of the sliding plate and the front ends of the egg-hatching tray 2 pass through the mounting openings and extend to the front end of the hatching cover.
[0008] Furthermore, each slide plate has two limiting grooves at its top, and each incubation tray has a limiting block fixed at its bottom with the same number of limiting grooves. The limiting block is slidably disposed in the limiting groove and is used to separate the incubation tray and the slide plate.
[0009] Furthermore, the top of the incubation base is provided with at least one storage slot, and each storage slot is fixedly provided with an atomizing nozzle. Multiple atomizing nozzles are connected to the same water supply mechanism, which automatically supplies water to regulate humidity, making it more time-saving and labor-saving to use.
[0010] Furthermore, each storage compartment is equipped with a filter screen located above the atomizing nozzle to block ladybugs and impurities, thus preventing the atomizing nozzle from becoming clogged.
[0011] Furthermore, fluorescent lamps can be detachably connected to the outer walls on both sides and the outer wall at the rear of the incubation cover. By using the fluorescent lamps for illumination, the temperature inside the cover can be changed, and the photosynthesis of the broad bean seedlings can be promoted to produce oxygen for the ladybugs to use.
[0012] Furthermore, a humidity sensor for monitoring the humidity inside the incubation cover is fixed on one side of the top of the incubation cover, and a temperature sensor for monitoring the temperature inside the incubation cover is fixed on the other side of the top of the incubation cover. The humidity sensor and the temperature sensor can monitor the humidity and temperature inside the cover in real time, so as to facilitate the staff to make adjustments.
[0013] Furthermore, each incubation tray 2 has multiple round holes, which are evenly distributed on the incubation tray 2, thus reducing the weight of the incubation tray 2.
[0014] Furthermore, the hatching cover, hatching tray one, hatching tray two, sliding plate and limiting block are all made of transparent acrylic sheet. The design of the transparent acrylic sheet allows staff to directly observe the hatching status of ladybug eggs.
[0015] This utility model has the following advantages:
[0016] 1. This utility model can increase the hatching rate by setting multiple incubation trays 1 and 2 to hatch ladybug eggs. Both incubation trays 1 and 2 can be pulled out, which makes it convenient for staff to quickly pick up and put out a certain number of eggs and newly hatched larvae, saving the time of picking out newly hatched larvae, and thus improving the hatching efficiency of ladybug eggs.
[0017] 2. The broad bean seedlings in the first incubation tray can provide food for the ladybugs. Meanwhile, the substrate bags in the second incubation tray are black on the surface. When ladybug eggs are placed on the substrate bags for hatching, the black substrate bags make the ladybug eggs more conspicuous, which makes it easier for staff to quickly pick out the ladybug eggs, making it more convenient to use.
[0018] 3. Spraying water through a misting nozzle can maintain the humidity inside the incubation cover. At the same time, using fluorescent lights can maintain the temperature inside the incubation cover and allow the broad bean seedlings in the egg tray to photosynthesize and produce oxygen, providing sufficient oxygen for the ladybugs. This allows the ladybug eggs to hatch in a balanced incubation environment. Furthermore, by changing the intensity of the fluorescent lights, the temperature can be changed, thereby accelerating the hatching time of the ladybug eggs. Attached Figure Description
[0019] To more clearly illustrate the embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are merely exemplary, and those skilled in the art can derive other embodiments based on the provided drawings without creative effort.
[0020] The structures, proportions, sizes, etc. illustrated in this specification are only for the purpose of assisting those skilled in the art in understanding and reading the content disclosed herein, and are not intended to limit the implementation conditions of this utility model. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in the proportions, or adjustments to the size, without affecting the effects and objectives that this utility model can produce, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this utility model.
[0021] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the disassembly of the first and second incubation trays provided by this utility model;
[0023] Figure 3 Top view of the incubation base provided by this utility model;
[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 3Enlarged view of part A in the image;
[0025] Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of the incubation cover provided by this utility model.
[0026] In the diagram: 1. Incubation base; 2. Incubation cover; 3. Incubation components; 4. Mounting port; 5. Limiting groove; 6. Limiting block; 7. Storage slot; 8. Atomizing nozzle; 9. Water supply mechanism; 10. Filter screen; 11. Fluorescent lamp; 12. Humidity sensor; 13. Temperature sensor; 14. Round hole;
[0027] 301. Incubation tray one; 302. Incubation tray two; 303. Slide board; 304. Substrate bag. Detailed Implementation
[0028] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0029] Refer to the instruction manual appendix Figure 1-5 This utility model provides a ladybug hatching device, including a hatching base 1 and a hatching cover 2 inserted at the top of the hatching base 1. The hatching cover 2 is provided with a hatching component 3 for hatching ladybug eggs. The hatching component 3 includes multiple egg-hatching trays 301, each egg-hatching tray 301 is provided with an egg-hatching tray 302 above it, and each egg-hatching tray 301 is provided with a sliding plate 303 at the bottom. The egg-hatching tray 301 is planted with broad bean seedlings. Specifically, broad bean seedlings containing aphids can be selected to provide a food source for the ladybugs. Each egg-hatching tray 302 is provided with a flat substrate bag 304. The front surface of the hatching cover 2 has multiple mounting holes 4 that are adapted to the sliding plate 303 and the egg-hatching tray 302. The front ends of the sliding plate 303 and the egg-hatching tray 302 pass through the mounting holes 4 and extend to the front end of the hatching cover 2, which makes it convenient for the staff to pull the sliding plate 303 and the egg-hatching tray 302.
[0030] Each slide plate 303 has two limiting grooves 5 at its top, and each incubation tray 301 has a fixed limiting block 6 at its bottom, the same number as the limiting grooves 5. The limiting block 6 is slidably disposed in the limiting grooves 5 and is used to separate the incubation tray 302 and the slide plate 303.
[0031] Each incubation tray 2 302 has multiple round holes 14, which are evenly distributed on the incubation tray 2 302. Setting multiple round holes 14 can reduce the weight of the incubation tray 2 302.
[0032] The incubation cover 2, incubation tray 1 301, incubation tray 2 302, sliding plate 303 and limiting block 6 are all made of transparent acrylic sheet. Transparent acrylic sheet has high transparency, strong weather resistance, light weight, convenient maintenance and can be recycled and reused, so it is suitable for use in this utility model.
[0033] In the actual hatching process, the egg-hatching tray 1 (301) and egg-hatching tray 2 (302) are evenly placed inside the hatching cover 2 and the hatching base 1 to begin hatching ladybug eggs. Both egg-hatching tray 1 (301) and egg-hatching tray 2 (302) can be pulled out, making it convenient for staff to quickly pick up a certain number of eggs and newly hatched larvae, saving the time of picking up newly hatched larvae, and thus improving the hatching efficiency of ladybug eggs. The broad bean seedlings with aphids in the egg-hatching tray 1 (301) can provide food for the ladybugs. At the same time, the substrate bag 304 in the egg-hatching tray 2 (302) has a black surface. When ladybug eggs are placed on the substrate bag 304 for hatching, the black substrate bag 304 makes the ladybug eggs more conspicuous, making it easier for staff to quickly pick up the ladybug eggs, making it more convenient to use.
[0034] Refer to the instruction manual appendix Figure 1-5 The incubation base 1 has at least one storage slot 7 at its top. Each storage slot 7 is fixedly equipped with an atomizing nozzle 8. Multiple atomizing nozzles 8 are connected to the same water supply mechanism 9. Specifically, the water supply mechanism 9 is a water pump. The water pump is connected to a water source so that water can be automatically supplied. Each storage slot 7 is fixedly equipped with a filter screen 10, which is located above the atomizing nozzle 8.
[0035] The outer walls on both sides and the rear of the incubation cover 2 are detachably connected to fluorescent lamps 11. The fluorescent lamps 11 are Philips MASTERT814W. The LED light source of the fluorescent lamps 11 has the advantages of high luminous efficiency, energy saving and long life, so it is suitable for long-term use.
[0036] Water is supplied to multiple atomizing nozzles 8 using a water supply mechanism 9. The water is sprayed out from the atomizing nozzles 8, which maintains the humidity inside the incubation cover 2. At the same time, fluorescent lamps 11 are used to irradiate the eggs, which not only maintains the temperature inside the incubation cover 2, but also allows the broad bean seedlings in the egg tray 301 to photosynthesize and produce oxygen, providing sufficient oxygen for the ladybugs. This allows the ladybug eggs to hatch in a balanced incubation environment. Furthermore, by changing the intensity of the fluorescent lamps 11, the temperature can be changed, thereby accelerating the hatching time of the ladybug eggs.
[0037] A humidity sensor 12 for monitoring the humidity inside the hatching cover 2 is fixed to one side of the top. Specifically, the humidity sensor 12 is model HS1101, which adopts the principle of humidity-sensitive capacitance, has good linearity and stability, and the humidity measurement range is usually from 0%RH to 100%RH with high accuracy. A temperature sensor 13 for monitoring the temperature inside the hatching cover 2 is fixed to the other side of the top. Specifically, the temperature sensor 13 is PT100, which has a measurement range of -200℃ to 850℃ with high accuracy. By using the temperature sensor 13 and the humidity sensor 12 to monitor the temperature and humidity inside the hatching cover 2 in real time, a balanced hatching environment can be provided for the ladybug eggs.
[0038] Although the present invention has been described in detail above with general descriptions and specific embodiments, some modifications or improvements can be made to it, which will be obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, all such modifications or improvements made without departing from the spirit of the present invention fall within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.
Claims
1. A ladybug hatching device, comprising a hatching base (1) and a hatching cover (2) inserted into the top of the hatching base (1), characterized in that: Inside the incubation shield (2), there is an incubation component (3) for incubating the eggs of Coccinella septempunctata. The incubation component (3) includes a plurality of first incubation trays (301), and a second incubation tray (302) is provided above each first incubation tray (301). A sliding plate (303) is provided at the bottom end of each first incubation tray (301), and broad bean seedlings are cultivated inside each first incubation tray (301). A laid matrix bag (304) is placed inside each second incubation tray (302). A plurality of mounting openings (4) adapted to the sliding plate (303) and the second incubation tray (302) are formed on the front surface of the incubation shield (2). The front end of the sliding plate (303) and the front end of the second incubation tray (302) penetrate through the mounting openings (4) and extend to the front end of the incubation shield (2).
2. The ladybug hatching device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two limiting grooves (5) are formed at the top end of each sliding plate (303), and a plurality of limiting blocks (6) with the same number as the limiting grooves (5) are fixedly provided at the bottom end of each first incubation tray (301). The limiting blocks (6) are slidably arranged in the limiting grooves (5) for disassembling the second incubation tray (302) and the sliding plate (303).
3. The ladybug hatching device according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least one storage groove (7) is formed at the top end of the incubation base (1), and a fogging nozzle (8) is fixedly provided in each storage groove (7). A plurality of fogging nozzles (8) are connected to the same water delivery mechanism (9).
4. The seven-spot ladybug hatching device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A filter screen (10) is fixedly provided inside each storage groove (7), and the filter screen (10) is located above the fogging nozzle (8).
5. The seven-spot ladybug hatching device according to claim 1, wherein: Daylight lamps (11) are detachably connected to the outer walls on both sides and the rear outer wall of the incubation shield (2).
6. The seven-spot ladybug hatching device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A humidity sensor (12) for monitoring the humidity inside the incubation shield (2) is fixed on one side of the top end of the incubation shield (2), and a temperature sensor (13) for monitoring the temperature inside the incubation shield (2) is fixed on the other side of the top end of the incubation shield (2).
7. The seven-spot ladybug hatching device according to claim 1, wherein: A plurality of round holes (14) are formed on each second incubation tray (302), and the plurality of round holes (14) are evenly distributed on the second incubation tray (302).
8. The seven-spot ladybug hatching device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The incubation shield (2), the first incubation tray (301), the second incubation tray (302), the sliding plate (303) and the limiting block (6) are all made of transparent acrylic plates.