Hirudo aquaticus breeding box
By designing an automated leech farming tank, an automated cleaning mechanism and cleaning ring are used to achieve automated cleaning. Combined with a fan and pump system, the problems of low efficiency and stress response of manual cleaning are solved, thus improving the efficiency and convenience of leech farming.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GEJIU RUNQING AQUACULTURE CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-29
AI Technical Summary
Manually cleaning leech breeding boxes is inefficient and can easily cause physical damage or stress to the leeches.
A leech breeding box was designed, which includes a fixed frame, hooks, gauze cage, threaded cylinder, threaded rod and drive mechanism. The cleaning ring is driven by a drive motor to move along the inner wall of the breeding box to achieve automated cleaning. Combined with a fan, water injection pump and drainage pump, a suitable growth environment is provided.
It improves cleaning efficiency, reduces stress on leeches, provides a suitable growth environment, enhances the convenience and efficiency of breeding, and supports the sustainable development of the leech farming industry.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of aquaculture technology, and in particular relates to a leech breeding box. Background Technology
[0002] Leeches, also known as bloodsuckers, are a special medicinal aquatic animal that grows and reproduces in inland freshwater areas. In traditional Chinese medicine, leeches have the effects of breaking up blood stasis, promoting blood circulation and regulating menstruation, and clearing the meridians. They are often used to treat diseases such as stroke, hypertension, clearing blood stasis, amenorrhea, and traumatic injuries.
[0003] Leeches produce excrement and uneaten food during their growth process. These substances decompose in the water and produce harmful substances such as ammonia nitrogen and nitrite, which leads to water quality deterioration. Regular cleaning can effectively remove these harmful substances and keep the water clean. However, manual cleaning is inefficient and can easily cause physical damage or stress to the leeches during the cleaning process. Utility Model Content
[0004] This invention provides a leech breeding box, which aims to solve the problems mentioned in the background art, such as the low efficiency of manual cleaning and the potential for physical damage or stress to leeches during the cleaning process.
[0005] To solve the above problems, this utility model is implemented as follows: a leech breeding box, comprising: a breeding box; a fixed frame, the fixed frame being fixedly installed on the breeding box, the fixed frame having multiple hooks fixedly installed on it, each of the multiple hooks having a gauze cage for breeding leeches hanging on it, the gauze cage extending into the breeding box; a threaded cylinder, the threaded cylinder being rotatably installed on the fixed frame, the threaded cylinder having a threaded rod threadedly installed on it, the bottom end of the threaded rod having a cleaning ring, the outer wall of the cleaning ring being in contact with the inner wall of the breeding box; and a driving mechanism, the driving mechanism being disposed on the fixed frame, for driving the cleaning ring to move along the inner wall of the breeding box.
[0006] Preferably, the drive mechanism includes a drive motor, a drive gear, and a plurality of teeth. The drive motor is fixedly mounted on the fixed frame, the drive gear is fixedly mounted on the output shaft of the drive motor, and the plurality of teeth are provided on the threaded cylinder and mesh with the drive gear.
[0007] Preferably, a mounting box is fixedly installed on the mounting frame, and a fan for cooling and heat dissipation of the leeches is fixedly installed inside the mounting box.
[0008] Preferably, a water pump is fixedly installed on one side of the breeding box, and the inlet and outlet ends of the water pump are respectively fixedly connected to an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe. The inlet pipe is used to connect to a water supply device, and the outlet pipe is positioned so that its outlet end is connected to the breeding box.
[0009] Preferably, a drainage pump is fixedly installed on one side of the breeding box. The inlet and outlet of the drainage pump are respectively fixedly connected to a pumping pipe and a draining pipe. The inlet of the pumping pipe is connected to the breeding box, and the outlet of the draining pipe is connected to a wastewater pool.
[0010] Preferably, the air inlet and air outlet of the mounting box are both equipped with dustproof nets to protect the fan.
[0011] Preferably, the fixed frame is provided with a protective box, which covers the drive motor and the threaded rod, and the protective box is provided with a passage to facilitate the movement of the threaded rod.
[0012] Compared with related technologies, the leech breeding box provided by this utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0013] Compared with existing technologies, the leech breeding box provided by this solution achieves an efficient, intelligent, and safe breeding environment, significantly improving the efficiency and convenience of leech breeding, reducing human intervention, increasing cleaning efficiency, and reducing stress response to leeches. It provides a suitable growth environment for leeches, enhances versatility and functionality, significantly improves the efficiency and convenience of leech breeding, and provides strong support for the sustainable development of the leech breeding industry. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of a leech breeding box provided by this utility model;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the front sectional view of a leech breeding box provided by this utility model;
[0016] Figure 3 for Figure 2 The diagram shows an enlarged view of part A.
[0017] Attached reference numerals: 1. Breeding box; 2. Fixing frame; 3. Hook; 4. Gauze cage; 5. Threaded cylinder; 6. Threaded rod; 7. Cleaning ring; 8. Drive motor; 9. Drive gear; 10. Gear; 11. Mounting box; 12. Fan; 13. Water pump; 14. Inlet pipe; 15. Outlet pipe; 16. Drain pump; 17. Pumping pipe; 18. Drain pipe; 19. Dustproof net; 20. Protective box; 21. Passageway. Detailed Implementation
[0018] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs; the terminology used herein in the specification of the application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the application; the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, in the specification, claims, and foregoing description of the drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. The terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, or foregoing drawings are used to distinguish different objects, not to describe a particular order; the terms "inner," "outer," "left," and "right" indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element 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 the present invention.
[0019] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.
[0020] This utility model embodiment provides a leech breeding box, such as Figure 1-3 As shown, the leech breeding box includes: a breeding box 1; a fixing frame 2, which is fixedly installed on the breeding box 1, and a plurality of hooks 3 are fixedly installed on the fixing frame 2, each of which is equipped with a gauze cage 4 for breeding leeches, the gauze cage 4 extending into the breeding box 1; a threaded cylinder 5, which is rotatably installed on the fixing frame 2, and a threaded rod 6 is threadedly installed on the threaded cylinder 5, the bottom end of the threaded rod 6 is provided with a cleaning ring 7, the outer wall of the cleaning ring 7 is in contact with the inner wall of the breeding box 1; and a driving mechanism, which is provided on the fixing frame 2 and is used to drive the cleaning ring 7 to move along the inner wall of the breeding box 1.
[0021] In this embodiment, the breeding box 1 serves as the main container for leech farming, providing space for leeches to grow. The fixing frame 2 is fixedly installed on the breeding box 1 to support and fix other components. Multiple hooks 3 are fixedly installed on the fixing frame 2, and gauze cages 4 for leech farming are hung on the hooks 3. The gauze cages 4 extend into the breeding box 1, providing specific farming space for the leeches and facilitating observation and cleaning. The threaded cylinder 5 is rotatably installed on the fixing frame 2, and a threaded rod 6 is threadedly installed on the threaded cylinder 5. A cleaning ring 7 is provided at the bottom end of the threaded rod 6. The outer wall of the cleaning ring 7 is in contact with the inner wall of the breeding box 1. By rotating the threaded cylinder 5, the threaded rod 6 and the cleaning ring 7 can be moved up and down, thereby cleaning the inner wall of the breeding box 1. The drive mechanism is located on the fixing frame 2 and is used to drive the cleaning ring 7 to move along the inner wall of the breeding box 1 to achieve automated cleaning, which greatly improves cleaning efficiency. Compared with manual cleaning, automated cleaning is faster and more thorough, reducing cleaning time. The design of the cleaning ring 7 makes the cleaning process gentler, reducing direct contact and disturbance to the leeches.
[0022] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the driving mechanism includes a driving motor 8, a driving gear 9, and a plurality of teeth 10. The driving motor 8 is fixedly mounted on the fixed frame 2, the driving gear 9 is fixedly mounted on the output shaft of the driving motor 8, and the plurality of teeth 10 are all provided on the threaded cylinder 5 and mesh with the driving gear 9.
[0023] In this embodiment, the drive motor 8 is fixedly mounted on the fixed frame 2 as the power source of the drive mechanism, providing stable power output. The drive gear 9 is fixedly mounted on the output shaft of the drive motor 8 and rotates synchronously with the output shaft of the drive motor 8. The teeth 10 are provided on the threaded cylinder 5 and mesh with the drive gear 9. When the drive gear 9 rotates, the threaded cylinder 5 is driven to rotate through the meshing action of the teeth 10. Since the threaded rod 6 is threadedly installed with the threaded cylinder 5, the rotation of the threaded cylinder 5 will drive the threaded rod 6 to move up and down. The up and down movement of the threaded rod 6 will drive the cleaning ring 7 to move along the inner wall of the breeding box 1, realizing automated cleaning. The drive mechanism is driven by the motor, realizing the automated movement of the cleaning ring 7, which greatly improves the cleaning efficiency. Compared with manual cleaning, automated cleaning is faster and more thorough, reducing cleaning time.
[0024] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, an installation box 11 is fixedly installed on the fixing frame 2, and a fan 12 for cooling and heat dissipating the leeches is fixedly installed inside the installation box 11.
[0025] In this embodiment, the mounting box 11 is fixedly mounted on the mounting frame 2, providing a stable installation environment for the fan 12 and protecting the fan 12 from interference from the external environment. The fan 12 generates airflow to reduce the temperature inside the breeding box 1, providing a suitable growth environment for the leeches. This cooling and heat dissipation method helps maintain the temperature inside the breeding box 1 within a suitable range. A suitable temperature environment helps to improve the growth rate and reproduction rate of the leeches, thereby increasing the breeding benefits.
[0026] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, a water pump 13 is fixedly installed on one side of the breeding box 1. The water inlet end and the water outlet end of the water pump 13 are respectively fixedly connected to a water inlet pipe 14 and a water outlet pipe 15. The water inlet pipe 14 is used to connect to a water supply device, and the water outlet pipe 15 is positioned so that the water outlet end is connected to the breeding box 1.
[0027] In this embodiment, a water pump 13 is fixedly installed on one side of the breeding tank 1. The inlet and outlet ends of the water pump 13 are respectively connected to an inlet pipe 14 and an outlet pipe 15. The inlet pipe 14 is used to connect to the water supply equipment so as to introduce water into the water pump 13. The outlet end of the outlet pipe 15 is connected to the breeding tank 1 so as to inject the water pumped by the water pump 13 into the breeding tank 1. The water pump 13 draws water from the water supply equipment through the inlet pipe 14 and then injects the water into the breeding tank 1 through the outlet pipe 15, so that the water level in the breeding tank 1 can be easily adjusted to meet the different growth needs of leeches. At the same time, the operation of the water pump 13 can be automatically controlled, which improves the convenience and efficiency of breeding.
[0028] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, a drainage pump 16 is fixedly installed on one side of the breeding box 1. The inlet and outlet ends of the drainage pump 16 are respectively fixedly connected to a pumping pipe 17 and a drain pipe 18. The inlet end of the pumping pipe 17 is connected to the breeding box 1, and the outlet end of the drain pipe 18 is connected to a wastewater pool.
[0029] In this embodiment, the drainage pump 16 draws wastewater from the breeding tank 1 through the pumping pipe 17 and then discharges the wastewater to the wastewater pool through the drainage pipe 18. This allows the wastewater in the breeding tank 1 to be discharged conveniently and quickly, maintaining the cleanliness of the water in the breeding tank 1 and providing a good growth environment for the leeches. At the same time, the operation of the drainage pump 16 can also be automatically controlled, improving the convenience and efficiency of breeding. By controlling the start and stop of the drainage pump 16, the timing and amount of wastewater discharge can be precisely controlled, preventing wastewater from accumulating in the breeding tank 1. Regularly discharging wastewater can effectively reduce pollutants and harmful substances in the breeding tank 1, maintaining the cleanliness and stability of the water quality. This helps the healthy growth and reproduction of leeches and improves breeding efficiency.
[0030] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the air inlet and air outlet of the mounting box 11 are both provided with dustproof nets 19 for protecting the fan 12.
[0031] In this embodiment, the dustproof net 19 is installed on the air inlet and air outlet of the mounting box 11. When the fan 12 is working, air enters the mounting box 11 through the air inlet, and after being accelerated by the fan 12, it is discharged from the air outlet. In this process, the dustproof net 19 plays the role of filtering the air, blocking dust, debris and other objects from the outside, and ensuring that the air entering the mounting box 11 is clean.
[0032] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the fixed frame 2 is provided with a protective box 20, which covers the drive motor 8 and the threaded rod 6. The protective box 20 is provided with a passage 21 to facilitate the movement of the threaded rod 6.
[0033] In this embodiment, the protective box 20 is installed over the drive motor 8 and the threaded rod 6. The protective box 20 is provided with a passage 21 to facilitate the movement of the threaded rod 6, so as to ensure that the threaded rod 6 can move up and down normally under the drive of the drive motor 8, while protecting the drive motor 8 and the threaded rod 6 from interference and damage from the external environment.
[0034] In summary, compared with related technologies, this device achieves a highly efficient, intelligent, and safe breeding environment, significantly improving the benefits and convenience of leech farming, reducing human intervention, increasing cleaning efficiency, and reducing stress on leeches. It provides a suitable growth environment for leeches, enhances versatility and functionality, and significantly improves the benefits and convenience of leech farming, providing strong support for the sustainable development of the leech farming industry.
[0035] It should be understood, in the several embodiments provided in this application, that the disclosed apparatus may be implemented in other ways.
[0036] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on these embodiments, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can still combine, add, delete, or otherwise adjust the features of the various embodiments of this utility model according to the circumstances without conflict or creative effort, thereby obtaining different technical solutions that do not fundamentally depart from the concept of this utility model. These technical solutions are also within the scope of protection of this utility model.
Claims
1. A leech breeding box, characterized in that, include: breeding boxes; A fixed frame is fixedly installed on the breeding box. Multiple hooks are fixedly installed on the fixed frame, and each of the multiple hooks is equipped with a gauze cage for breeding leeches, which extends into the breeding box. A threaded cylinder is rotatably mounted on the fixed frame. A threaded rod is threaded onto the threaded cylinder, and a cleaning ring is provided at the bottom end of the threaded rod. The outer wall of the cleaning ring is in contact with the inner wall of the breeding box. A drive mechanism, mounted on the fixed frame, is used to drive the cleaning ring to move along the inner wall of the breeding box.
2. The leech breeding box as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The drive mechanism includes a drive motor, a drive gear, and multiple teeth. The drive motor is fixedly mounted on the fixed frame, the drive gear is fixedly mounted on the output shaft of the drive motor, and the multiple teeth are all located on the threaded cylinder and mesh with the drive gear.
3. The leech breeding box as described in claim 1, characterized in that, An installation box is fixedly installed on the mounting frame, and a fan for cooling the leeches is fixedly installed inside the installation box.
4. The leech breeding box as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A water pump is fixedly installed on one side of the breeding box. The inlet and outlet ends of the water pump are respectively connected to an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe. The inlet pipe is used to connect to the water supply equipment, and the outlet pipe is positioned so that the outlet end is connected to the breeding box.
5. The leech breeding box as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A drainage pump is fixedly installed on one side of the breeding box. The inlet and outlet of the drainage pump are respectively connected to a pumping pipe and a drain pipe. The inlet of the pumping pipe is connected to the breeding box, and the outlet of the drain pipe is connected to a wastewater pool.
6. The leech breeding box as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The mounting box is equipped with dustproof screens on both the air inlet and outlet to protect the fan.
7. The leech breeding box as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The fixed frame is equipped with a protective box, which covers the drive motor and the threaded rod. The protective box has a passageway to facilitate the movement of the threaded rod.