Automatic feeding device for intelligent breeding centipedes
By designing an automatic feeding device for smart centipede farming, using components such as cylinders, motors, and AI cameras, automated feeding and cleaning are achieved. This solves the problems of low efficiency and laborious cleaning in manual feeding in centipede farming, improves feeding accuracy and cleaning efficiency, and reduces the risk of mold growth.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SAN TAILONG (HUBEI) BIOTECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-05
AI Technical Summary
In current centipede farming, feeding mainly relies on manual operation, which is inefficient, time-consuming, easily disturbs the breeding environment, lacks feeding precision, has high cleaning costs, and requires manual cleaning of leftover feed, increasing the risk of disease.
Design an automatic feeding device for smart centipede farming. The device uses components such as cylinders, motors, weight sensors, and AI cameras to achieve automated feeding and cleaning. It combines AI algorithms to identify the amount of uneaten feed and the accumulation of feces, and uses disinfectant spray to inhibit mold growth.
It improves the convenience of feeding, reduces labor costs, enhances feeding accuracy and cleaning efficiency, reduces the risk of mold growth, and saves working time.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of centipede farming technology, and in particular to an automatic feeding device for intelligent centipede farming. Background Technology
[0002] Smart centipede farming is a method that combines modern technology with traditional farming techniques, aiming to improve the efficiency and profitability of centipede farming.
[0003] According to Chinese Patent Publication No. CN217826414U, an automatic feeding device for insect farming is disclosed, relating to the field of insect farming technology. It includes a feeding box, with a mounting plate fixed to one end of one side of the feeding box. A reduction motor is fixed to one side of the mounting plate, and a first rotating shaft is fixed to the output end of the reduction motor. A first gear is inserted through the outer wall of the first rotating shaft, and a second gear meshes with the teeth of the first gear. A second rotating shaft is fixed to one side of the second gear, and one side of the outer wall of the second rotating shaft is inserted and connected to the other end of one side of the feeding box. A first rotating rod is fixed to one end of the second rotating shaft, and a second rotating rod is rotatably connected to one end of one side of the first rotating rod. The bottom end of one side of the second rotating rod is rotatably mounted on one side of a horizontal plate, and a connecting rod is fixed to the middle of the bottom end of the horizontal plate. This device solves the problem that manual feeding currently requires a large amount of manpower, thus increasing farming costs.
[0004] The aforementioned patent has the effect of saving manpower. However, most of the current centipede farming feeding mainly relies on manual operation, which has low feeding efficiency. Multi-layer breeding boxes need to be fed manually one by one, and a single feeding takes 2-3 hours. In addition, manual operation can easily cause disturbance to the breeding environment, affecting the growth of centipedes. The feeding precision is insufficient, the amount of food fed manually is controlled by experience, the cleaning cost is high, and the leftover feed needs to be cleaned manually every day, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and prone to mold growth, increasing the risk of disease. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic feeding device for intelligent centipede farming, which improves the convenience of feeding, facilitates observation of the feed box status, makes it easy to place and retrieve, and enhances the cleaning effect of the feed box.
[0006] The above-mentioned technical objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: an automatic feeding device for intelligent centipede farming, comprising a farming platform, a protective frame fixedly connected to the top of the farming platform, a control bracket fixedly connected to the top of the farming platform, a cavity provided inside the control bracket, a cylinder provided inside the cavity, a rod fixedly connected to the output end of the cylinder, a ball bearing fixedly connected to the other end of the rod, a support plate fixedly connected to the outer surface of the control bracket, a groove provided on the outer surface of the support plate, the inner wall of the groove slidably connected to the ball bearing, a connecting support plate fixedly connected to the outer surface of the ball bearing, a feeding placement frame fixedly connected to the top of the connecting support plate, a second cavity provided inside the feeding placement frame, a partition fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second cavity, a support frame fixedly connected to the outer surface of the partition, a motor fixedly connected to the top of the support frame, a rotating shaft fixedly connected to the output end of the motor, a gear fixedly connected to the other end of the rotating shaft through the partition, and a fixed support plate fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second cavity. The support frame has a control clamping rod slidably connected to its outer surface. A multi-rack frame is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the control clamping rod. The outer surface of the gear meshes with the outer surface of the multi-rack frame. A weight sensor is installed inside the feeding rack. The operator drives a cylinder via a controller to push the pneumatic rod. This, combined with a groove on the outer surface of the support plate and a sliding ball bearing sliding on the inner wall of the groove, controls the sliding ball bearing's movement and strengthens the overall support. A heat dissipation area is provided on the outer surface of the feeding rack. The operator drives a motor via a controller to rotate the shaft, which in turn drives the gear. The outer surface of the gear meshes with the outer surface of the multi-rack frame, causing the gear's rotation to displace the multi-rack frame. An opening is provided on the outer surface of the feeding rack to facilitate the up-and-down adjustment of the control clamping rod. The operator places the feed box on the feeding rack, and the gear's action drives the combined drive control to clamp the rod. Feed is placed inside the feed box. The sensing area of the weight sensor extends to the surface of the feed box on the feeding rack, allowing for easy observation of the feed weight.
[0007] A further feature of this invention is that a protective strip is fixedly connected to the top of the feeding rack, and a limiting slide is provided on the outer surface of the control clamping rod. The protective strip blocks the bait, strengthens protection, and facilitates clamping. The limiting slide facilitates the stable vertical adjustment of the internal device by combining it with the fixed support frame.
[0008] A further feature of this invention is that a protective cover is snapped onto the top of the breeding platform, and the outer surface of the protective cover is hinged with a cover. The snap-on protective cover enhances protection and facilitates retrieval.
[0009] A further feature of this invention is that a connecting frame is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cover, the inner wall of the connecting frame is provided with a connecting recess, and the outer surfaces of both the cover and the connecting frame are provided with through holes. The number and position of the connecting frames correspond to the feeding and placement rack.
[0010] A further feature of this invention is that a connecting rod is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the perforation, and a ring is inserted into the outer surface of the connecting rod. The other end of the connecting rod passes through the perforation and is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the connecting recess. The combination of the connecting rod, the perforation, and the connecting recess facilitates installation and disassembly of the connecting rod and the ring, improves the flexibility of the overall device, facilitates adjustment, enhances the working efficiency of the overall device, and saves labor costs and working time.
[0011] A further feature of this invention is that a D-structured light camera is installed at the bottom of the ring frame to scan the remaining amount of feed and the accumulation of feces in the breeding box in real time, and to identify the outline of the feed and the area of dirt through AI algorithm.
[0012] A further feature of this invention is that a temporary cleaning cylinder is fixedly connected to one side of the breeding platform, and a cleaning agent box is movably installed on the inner wall of the temporary cleaning cylinder. Workers can put the used feed box into the temporary cleaning cylinder and add water to the cleaning agent box for preliminary cleaning, thereby reducing the burden of subsequent processing.
[0013] A further feature of this invention is that an electric soft rubber stirring rack is provided inside the temporary cleaning cylinder, and an inclined platform is provided inside the temporary cleaning cylinder. The electric soft rubber stirring rack is used to enhance stirring, improve the mixing of the cleaning solution, and enhance cleaning.
[0014] A further feature of this invention is that a drain pipe is provided on the outer surface of the temporary cleaning cylinder, and a filter screen is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the drain pipe. The drain pipe facilitates the discharge of wastewater, and the filter screen facilitates the blocking and protection of the material box.
[0015] A further feature of this invention is that: a sealing sleeve is fitted onto the outer surface of the drain pipe, a cap is threaded onto the top of the temporary cleaning cylinder, and a disinfection spray device is provided at the bottom of the cap to filter and clean residual feed and feces in the discharged wastewater, and to inhibit mold growth by spraying probiotic solution through the disinfection spray device.
[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0017] 1. This utility model, through the coordinated arrangement of the breeding platform, protective frame, control bracket, cavity, cylinder, air rod, sliding ball frame, support plate, sliding groove, and connecting support plate, enables the operator to drive the cylinder through the controller to control the air rod to push. The sliding ball frame, with its sliding groove on the outer surface of the support plate and its sliding within the groove, controls the movement of the sliding ball frame and strengthens the overall support of the device. The outer surface of the feeding rack has a heat dissipation area. The operator drives the motor through the controller to rotate the shaft, which in turn drives the gear. The outer surface of the gear meshes with the outer surface of the multi-rack frame, causing the gear to rotate and displace the multi-rack frame. The outer surface of the feeding rack has openings to facilitate the adjustment of the clamping rod. The operator places the feed box on the feeding rack, and the gears drive the clamping rod to clamp it. Feed is placed inside the feed box. The sensing area of the weight sensor extends to the surface of the feed box on the feeding rack, allowing for easy observation of the feed weight.
[0018] 2. This utility model, through the cooperative arrangement of the cover, connecting frame, connecting recess, perforation, weight sensor, connecting rod, and ring frame, enables the device to be easily installed and disassembled with the ring frame by combining the connecting rod with the perforation and connecting recess. This improves the overall flexibility and adjustability of the device, increases its working efficiency, and saves labor costs and time. A D-structured light camera is installed to scan the remaining feed and feces accumulation in the breeding box in real time. AI algorithms identify the outline of the feed and areas of dirt. After use, the feed box is placed into a temporary cleaning container, and water is added to the cleaning agent box for initial cleaning, reducing the burden of subsequent processing. An electric soft rubber stirring rack further enhances the mixing of the cleaning solution and strengthens cleaning. Wastewater is discharged, filtered to remove residual feed and feces, and a probiotic solution is sprayed using a disinfection spray device to inhibit mold growth. Attached Figure Description
[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments 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.
[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the breeding platform of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the diagram;
[0023] Figure 4 This is a side view of the connecting frame of this utility model.
[0024] Figure 5 This utility model Figure 4 A magnified structural diagram at point B in the diagram.
[0025] In the diagram: 1. Breeding platform; 2. Protective enclosure; 3. Control bracket; 4. Cavity; 5. Cylinder; 6. Air rod; 7. Slide block; 8. Support plate; 9. Slide chute; 10. Connecting support plate; 11. Feeding rack; 12. Second cavity; 13. Partition; 14. Support frame; 15. Motor; 16. Shaft; 17. Gear; 18. Fixed support frame; 19. Control clamping rod; 20. Multi-rack frame; 21. Protective strip; 22. 23. Limiting slide; 24. Protective cover; 25. Cover; 26. Connecting frame; 27. Connecting recess; 28. Perforation; 29. Weight sensor; 30. Connecting rod; 31. Ring frame; 32. 3D structured light camera; 33. Temporary cleaning cylinder; 34. Cleaning agent box; 35. Electric soft rubber mixing rack; 36. Inclined table; 37. Drain pipe; 38. Filter screen frame; 39. Sealing sleeve; 40. Cover; 41. Disinfectant spray device. Detailed Implementation
[0026] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to specific embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0027] Reference Figure 1-5An intelligent automatic feeding device for centipede farming includes a breeding platform 1, a protective frame 2 fixedly connected to the top of the breeding platform 1, a control bracket 3 fixedly connected to the top of the breeding platform 1, a cavity 4 inside the control bracket 3, a cylinder 5 inside the cavity 4, a rod 6 fixedly connected to the output end of the cylinder 5, a ball bearing bracket 7 fixedly connected to the other end of the rod 6, a support plate 8 fixedly connected to the outer surface of the control bracket 3, a groove 9 formed on the outer surface of the support plate 8, the inner wall of the groove 9 slidably connected to the ball bearing bracket 7, a connecting support plate 10 fixedly connected to the outer surface of the ball bearing bracket 7, and a feeding rack 11 fixedly connected to the top of the connecting support plate 10. The feeding rack 11 has a second cavity 12 inside. A partition 13 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second cavity 12. A support frame 14 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the partition 13. A motor 15 is fixedly connected to the top of the support frame 14. A rotating shaft 16 is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 15. A gear 17 is fixedly connected to the other end of the rotating shaft 16 through the partition 13. A fixed support frame 18 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second cavity 12. A control clamping rod 19 is slidably connected to the outer surface of the fixed support frame 18. A multi-rack frame 20 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the control clamping rod 19. The outer surface of the gear 17 meshes with the outer surface of the multi-rack frame 20 for feeding. A weight sensor 28 is installed inside the feeding rack 11. A protective strip 21 is fixedly connected to the top of the feeding rack 11. A limit slide 22 is opened on the outer surface of the control clamping rod 19. A protective cover 23 is snapped onto the top of the breeding platform 1. A cover 24 is hinged to the outer surface of the protective cover 23. A connecting frame 25 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cover 24. A connecting recess 26 is opened on the inner wall of the connecting frame 25. A through hole 27 is opened on the outer surface of both the cover 24 and the connecting frame 25. A connecting rod 29 is threaded to the inner wall of the through hole 27. A ring 30 is inserted into the outer surface of the connecting rod 29. The other end of the connecting rod 29 passes through the through hole 27 and connects to the ring 30. The inner wall of the recess 26 is threaded. A 3D structured light camera 31 is installed at the bottom of the ring frame 30. A temporary cleaning cylinder 32 is fixedly connected to one side of the breeding platform 1. A cleaning agent box 33 is movably installed on the inner wall of the temporary cleaning cylinder 32. An electric soft rubber stirring rack 34 is installed inside the temporary cleaning cylinder 32. An inclined platform 35 is installed inside the temporary cleaning cylinder 32. A drain pipe 36 is installed on the outer surface of the temporary cleaning cylinder 32. A filter screen frame 37 is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the drain pipe 36. A sealing sleeve 38 is fitted onto the outer surface of the drain pipe 36. A cap 39 is threadedly connected to the top of the temporary cleaning cylinder 32. A disinfection spray device 40 is installed at the bottom of the cap 39.
[0028] In this invention, the operator drives the cylinder 5 via a controller to control the air rod 6 to push it. This is achieved by using a sliding groove 9 on the outer surface of the support plate 8, with the ball bearing 7 sliding along the inner wall of the groove 9 to control the ball bearing 7's movement and strengthen the overall support of the device. The outer surface of the feeding rack 11 has a heat dissipation area. The operator drives the motor 15 via the controller to rotate the shaft 16, which in turn drives the gear 17. The outer surface of the gear 17 meshes with the outer surface of the multi-rack frame 20, causing the gear 17 to rotate and displace the multi-rack frame 20. The outer surface of the feeding rack 11 has openings to facilitate the vertical adjustment of the clamping rod 19. The operator places the feed box on the feeding rack 11, and the gear 17 drives the clamping rod 19 to clamp it. Feed is placed inside the feed box. The sensing area of the weight sensor 28 extends to the feeding area. The feed box surface of the placement rack 11 is equipped with a weight sensor 28 for easy observation and sensing of feed weight. Combined with the connecting rod 29, the through hole 27, and the connecting recess 26, it facilitates installation and disassembly with the ring frame 30, improving the overall flexibility of the device, making it easy to adjust, improving the overall efficiency of the device, and saving labor costs and working time. A 3D structured light camera 31 is installed to scan the remaining feed and feces accumulation in the breeding box in real time. The AI algorithm identifies the outline of the feed and the stain area. After use, the staff puts the feed box into the temporary cleaning container 32, and adds water to the cleaning agent container 33 for preliminary cleaning, reducing the burden of subsequent processing. Combined with the electric soft rubber stirring rack 34, the stirring is enhanced, the cleaning solution is mixed and the cleaning is strengthened. The wastewater is discharged and filtered to remove residual feed and feces. The probiotic solution is sprayed by the disinfection spray device 40 to inhibit mold growth.
[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. An automatic feeding device for intelligent centipede farming, comprising a breeding platform (1), characterized in that: A protective frame (2) is fixedly connected to the top of the breeding platform (1). A control bracket (3) is fixedly connected to the top of the breeding platform (1). A cavity (4) is provided inside the control bracket (3). A cylinder (5) is provided inside the cavity (4). A rod (6) is fixedly connected to the output end of the cylinder (5). A ball bearing frame (7) is fixedly connected to the other end of the rod (6). A support plate (8) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the control bracket (3). A groove (9) is provided on the outer surface of the support plate (8). The inner wall of the groove (9) is slidably connected to the ball bearing frame (7). A connecting support plate (10) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the ball bearing frame (7). A feeding rack (11) is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting support plate (10). A second cavity (1) is provided inside the feeding rack (11). 2) A partition (13) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second cavity (12). A support frame (14) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the partition (13). A motor (15) is fixedly connected to the top of the support frame (14). A rotating shaft (16) is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor (15). A gear (17) is fixedly connected to the other end of the rotating shaft (16) through the partition (13). A fixed support frame (18) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second cavity (12). A control clamping rod (19) is slidably connected to the outer surface of the fixed support frame (18). A multi-tooth rack frame (20) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the control clamping rod (19). The outer surface of the gear (17) meshes with the outer surface of the multi-tooth rack frame (20). A weight sensor (28) is installed inside the feeding placement rack (11).
2. The automatic feeding device for intelligent centipede farming according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the feeding rack (11) is fixedly connected to a protective strip (21), and the outer surface of the control clamping rod (19) is provided with a limit slide (22).
3. The automatic feeding device for intelligent centipede farming according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the breeding platform (1) is fitted with a protective cover (23), and the outer surface of the protective cover (23) is hinged with a cover (24).
4. The automatic feeding device for intelligent centipede farming according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inner wall of the cover (24) is fixedly connected to a connecting frame (25), and the inner wall of the connecting frame (25) is provided with a connecting recess (26). The outer surfaces of the cover (24) and the connecting frame (25) are both provided with through holes (27).
5. The automatic feeding device for intelligent centipede farming according to claim 4, characterized in that: The inner wall of the perforation (27) is threaded with a connecting rod (29), and a ring (30) is inserted into the outer surface of the connecting rod (29). The other end of the connecting rod (29) passes through the perforation (27) and is threaded to the inner wall of the connecting recess (26).
6. The automatic feeding device for intelligent centipede farming according to claim 5, characterized in that: A 3D structured light camera (31) is installed at the bottom of the ring frame (30).
7. The automatic feeding device for intelligent centipede farming according to claim 1, characterized in that: A temporary cleaning cylinder (32) is fixedly connected to one side of the breeding platform (1), and a cleaning agent box (33) is movably installed on the inner wall of the temporary cleaning cylinder (32).
8. The automatic feeding device for intelligent centipede farming according to claim 7, characterized in that: The temporary cleaning cylinder (32) is equipped with an electric soft rubber stirring rack (34) and an inclined platform (35).
9. An automatic feeding device for intelligent centipede farming according to claim 8, characterized in that: The outer surface of the temporary cleaning cylinder (32) is provided with a drain pipe (36), and the inner wall of the drain pipe (36) is threaded with a filter screen frame (37).
10. An automatic feeding device for intelligent centipede farming according to claim 9, characterized in that: The outer surface of the drain pipe (36) is fitted with a sealing sleeve (38), and the top of the temporary cleaning cylinder (32) is threaded with a cap (39), and the bottom of the cap (39) is provided with a disinfection spray device (40).