Breadworm rearing box
By dividing the mealworm rearing box into two parts—feces storage and rearing—automatic feces separation is achieved, solving the problem of tedious cleaning in existing technologies, improving cleaning efficiency, and reducing the risk of mealworm mortality.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 周宇恒
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-19
AI Technical Summary
In existing mealworm rearing facilities, feces and food residue are mixed together, requiring each mealworm to be removed individually for cleaning, which is tedious and may lead to death.
Design a multi-level breeding box that divides the mealworm breeding box into a feces storage box and a mealworm breeding box. The feces will automatically fall into the storage box. When cleaning, only the storage box needs to be removed to avoid the mealworms being transferred.
It improves the efficiency of cleaning up feces and residue, reduces the risk of mealworm mortality, saves space, and simplifies the cleaning process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of mealworm breeding technology, and in particular to a mealworm breeding box. Background Technology
[0002] A mealworm rearing box is a container specifically designed for raising mealworms (yellow mealworms), typically made of plastic, glass, or other transparent materials. Its main function is to provide a suitable environment to ensure the mealworms can grow and reproduce healthily.
[0003] It is known that existing technologies for raising mealworms mostly involve centralized rearing, where mealworms are placed in a large box for rearing. However, the above-mentioned devices still have the following technical problems: although this rearing method has the advantage of low cost, over a long period of time, the feces and food residue produced by the mealworms become mixed with the mealworms themselves. When cleaning, the mealworms must be removed one by one from the box, and the feces and food residue must be cleaned up in a unified manner. This cleaning method is quite cumbersome. Therefore, it is necessary to propose a mealworm rearing box to provide a new technical solution to solve the technical problems mentioned in the above patent. Utility Model Content
[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a mealworm rearing box to address the aforementioned technical problems. By setting up a multi-level rearing box, the mealworm rearing box is divided into a feces storage box and a mealworm rearing box. During rearing, only feed needs to be put into the inside of the mealworm rearing box, and the feces excreted by the mealworms will automatically fall into the inside of the mealworm rearing box. When cleaning, only the feces storage box needs to be removed separately. This can effectively improve the efficiency of feces and residue cleaning, and at the same time avoid the death caused by the transfer of mealworms during cleaning.
[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0006] A mealworm rearing box used for raising mealworms.
[0007] The mealworm rearing box specifically includes a multi-level rearing box, and the upper end of the multi-level rearing box is provided with a top protective cover;
[0008] The multi-stage rearing box includes a feces storage box and a mealworm rearing box, with the mealworm rearing box located at the top of the feces storage box.
[0009] In a preferred embodiment of the mealworm rearing box provided by this utility model, the top protective cover includes a protective top cover, which is disposed at the upper end of the mealworm rearing box.
[0010] In a preferred embodiment of the mealworm rearing box provided by this utility model, the feces storage box is fixedly connected to both sides with first fastening frames, and the interior of the two first fastening frames is rotatably connected with first buckles. The top inner and outer eaves of the feces storage box are fixedly connected with first supporting rings.
[0011] In a preferred embodiment of the mealworm rearing box provided by this utility model, the inner ring of the first supporting ring matches the outer edge of the bottom surface of the mealworm rearing box, and the mealworm rearing box can be inserted into the inside of the first supporting ring.
[0012] In a preferred embodiment of the mealworm rearing box provided by this utility model, a second fastening frame is fixedly connected to both sides of the mealworm rearing box, and a second buckle is rotatably connected inside the second fastening frame. A second supporting ring is fixedly connected to the inner and outer eaves of the top of the mealworm rearing box, and a filter screen is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the mealworm rearing box.
[0013] In a preferred embodiment of the mealworm rearing box provided by this utility model, the inner ring of the second supporting ring matches the outer edge of the bottom surface of the feces storage box, and the bottom end of the feces storage box can be snapped into the inside of the second supporting ring.
[0014] As a preferred embodiment of the mealworm rearing box provided by this utility model, a breathable mesh is fixedly connected to the top surface of the protective top cover, and fastening grooves are respectively opened on both sides of the protective top cover. The inner ring of the bottom surface of the protective top cover matches the outer ring of the second supporting ring, and the protective top cover is snapped onto the surface of the second supporting ring.
[0015] In a preferred embodiment of the mealworm rearing box provided by this utility model, the first buckle flips upward and engages with the inside of the second buckle frame, and the second buckle flips upward and engages with the inside of the snap-fit groove of the first buckle frame.
[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0017] The mealworm rearing box provided by this utility model is divided into a feces storage box and a mealworm rearing box by setting up a multi-level rearing box. When rearing, you only need to feed the mealworms into the rearing box, and the feces excreted by the mealworms will automatically fall into the rearing box. When cleaning, you only need to remove the feces storage box separately. This can effectively improve the efficiency of cleaning feces and residue, and at the same time avoid the death of mealworms caused by cleaning and moving them.
[0018] The mealworm rearing box provided by this utility model has multiple rearing boxes and a protective top cover. When rearing individually, the protective top cover can be installed on the top of the mealworm rearing box to protect the mealworms inside. When rearing in groups, simply remove the protective top cover and stack multiple sets of feces storage boxes and mealworm rearing boxes inside the second support ring on the top of the mealworm rearing box. Lock the mealworm rearing box and feces storage box with the second buckle. This allows for group rearing and effectively saves floor space. Attached Figure Description
[0019] To more clearly illustrate the solutions in this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.
[0020] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the mealworm rearing box provided by this utility model;
[0021] Figure 2 An exploded view of the overall structure of the mealworm rearing box provided by this utility model;
[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the mealworm rearing box provided by this utility model.
[0023] The markings in the diagram are explained as follows:
[0024] 1. Multi-stage rearing box; 2. Top protective cover; 3. Feces storage box; 4. Mealworm rearing box; 5. Protective top cover; 6. First connecting frame; 7. First buckle; 8. First support ring; 9. Second connecting frame; 10. Second buckle; 11. Second support ring; 12. Filter screen; 13. Breathable screen; 14. Connecting groove. Detailed Implementation
[0025] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions of the present invention 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 invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.
[0026] As in the background art, although this breeding method has the advantage of low cost, if it is done for a long time, the feces and food residue produced by the mealworms will mix together with the mealworms. When cleaning, the mealworms need to be removed one by one from the box, and the feces and food residue need to be cleaned together. This cleaning method is quite cumbersome.
[0027] To solve this technical problem, this utility model provides a mealworm rearing box, which is used for mealworm rearing.
[0028] For details, please refer to Figures 1-2 The mealworm rearing box specifically includes a multi-stage rearing box 1, and a top protective cover 2 is provided at the top of the multi-stage rearing box 1.
[0029] The multi-stage breeding box 1 includes a feces storage box 3 and a mealworm breeding box 4, with the mealworm breeding box 4 located at the top of the feces storage box 3.
[0030] The mealworm rearing box provided by this utility model is divided into a feces storage box 3 and a mealworm rearing box 4 by setting up a multi-level rearing box 1. When rearing, only feed needs to be put into the mealworm rearing box 4, and the feces excreted by the mealworms will automatically fall into the interior of the mealworm rearing box 4. When cleaning, only the feces storage box 3 needs to be removed separately. This can effectively improve the efficiency of feces and residue cleaning, and at the same time avoid the death of mealworms caused by cleaning and moving.
[0031] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0032] Example 1:
[0033] Please refer to Figures 2-3 A mealworm rearing box, comprising a multi-stage rearing box 1, wherein the upper end of the multi-stage rearing box 1 is provided with a top protective cover 2.
[0034] The multi-stage breeding box 1 includes a feces storage box 3 and a mealworm breeding box 4, with the mealworm breeding box 4 located at the top of the feces storage box 3.
[0035] Specifically, the top protective cover 2 includes a protective top cover 5, which is located at the top of the mealworm rearing box 4.
[0036] Specifically, the feces storage box 3 is fixedly connected to the two sides of the first fastening frame 6, and the two first fastening frames 6 are respectively rotatably connected to the inside of the first buckle 7. The top inner and outer edges of the feces storage box 3 are fixedly connected to the first supporting ring 8.
[0037] Specifically, the inner ring of the first support ring 8 matches the outer edge of the bottom surface of the mealworm rearing box 4, and the mealworm rearing box 4 can be inserted into the inside of the first support ring 8.
[0038] Specifically, a second fastening frame 9 is fixedly connected to both sides of the mealworm rearing box 4, and a second buckle 10 is rotatably connected inside the second fastening frame 9. A second supporting ring 11 is fixedly connected to the inner and outer edges of the top of the mealworm rearing box 4, and a filter screen 12 is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the mealworm rearing box 4.
[0039] Specifically, the inner ring of the second support ring 11 matches the outer edge of the bottom surface of the feces storage box 3, and the bottom end of the feces storage box 3 can be snapped into the inside of the second support ring 11.
[0040] Specifically, a breathable mesh 13 is fixedly connected to the top surface of the protective top cover 5, and fastening grooves 14 are respectively opened on both sides of the protective top cover 5. The inner ring of the bottom surface of the protective top cover 5 matches the outer ring of the second support ring 11, and the protective top cover 5 is snapped onto the surface of the second support ring 11.
[0041] Specifically, the first buckle 7 flips upward and engages with the inside of the second buckle frame 9, and the second buckle 10 flips upward and engages with the inside of the first buckle frame 6 and the buckle groove 14.
[0042] With the above structural design, when raising mealworms, place the mealworm rearing box 4 on top of the feces storage box 3, and connect the feces storage box 3 and the mealworm rearing box 4 by flipping the first buckle 7 upward. After completion, place the mealworms inside the mealworm rearing box 4, place the protective top cover 5 on top of the mealworm rearing box 4, and flip the second buckle 10 upward to make the second buckle 10 snap into the inside of the snap-fit groove 14, thereby completing the assembly.
[0043] When feeding, simply flip the second buckle 10 downwards to unlock the protective top cover 5 and the mealworm feeding box 4. After removing the protective top cover 5, you can feed the mealworms inside the mealworm feeding box 4. During the feeding process, the mealworm feces fall from the filter screen 12 into the feces storage box 3.
[0044] When cleaning the feces, simply flip the first buckle 7 downwards to separate the feces storage box 3 and the mealworm rearing box 4. After removing the mealworm rearing box 4 from the top of the feces storage box 3, the feces storage box 3 can be cleaned separately.
[0045] Example 2:
[0046] The mealworm rearing box provided in Example 1 has been further optimized, specifically, as follows: Figures 2-3 As shown, the first buckle 7 flips upward and engages with the inside of the second buckle frame 9, and the second buckle 10 flips upward and engages with the inside of the snap-fit groove 14 of the first buckle frame 6.
[0047] With the above structural design, if group breeding is required, remove the protective top cover 5 at the top of the mealworm breeding box 4, take out a new set of feces storage box 3 and mealworm breeding box 4 and complete the assembly. Place the bottom of the second set of feces storage box 3 in the middle of the second support ring 11 at the top of the mealworm breeding box 4. At this time, flip the second buckle 10 upwards so that the second buckle 10 is locked inside the first buckle frame 6. In this way, the assembly of the second set of feces storage box 3, mealworm breeding box 4 and the first set of feces storage box 3, mealworm breeding box 4 can be completed. Repeat this process.
[0048] Place the protective top cover 5 on the top of the mealworm rearing box 4, and secure it by flipping up the second buckle 10. This completes the assembly of the group rearing.
Claims
1. A breadworm rearing box characterized by comprising: It includes a multi-stage feeding box (1), and the upper end of the multi-stage feeding box (1) is provided with a top protective cover (2); The multi-level breeding box (1) includes a feces storage box (3) and a mealworm breeding box (4), with the mealworm breeding box (4) provided at the upper end of the feces storage box (3).
2. The breadworm rearing cartridge of claim 1, wherein, The top protective cover (2) includes a protective top cover (5), which is located at the top of the mealworm rearing box (4).
3. The breadworm rearing cartridge of claim 2, wherein, The fecal storage box (3) is fixedly connected to two sides with first fastening brackets (6), and the two first fastening brackets (6) are respectively rotatably connected to first buckles (7). The top inner and outer edges of the fecal storage box (3) are fixedly connected with first supporting rings (8).
4. The breadworm rearing cartridge of claim 3, wherein, The inner ring of the first support ring (8) matches the outer edge of the bottom surface of the mealworm rearing box (4), and the mealworm rearing box (4) can be inserted into the interior of the first support ring (8).
5. The breadworm rearing cartridge of claim 4, wherein, The mealworm rearing box (4) is fixedly connected to two sides by a second fastening frame (9), and the inside of the second fastening frame (9) is rotatably connected to a second buckle (10). The inner and outer eaves of the top of the mealworm rearing box (4) are fixedly connected to a second supporting ring (11), and the bottom surface of the mealworm rearing box (4) is fixedly connected to a filter screen (12).
6. The breadworm rearing cartridge of claim 5, wherein, The inner ring of the second support ring (11) matches the outer edge of the bottom surface of the fecal storage box (3), and the bottom end of the fecal storage box (3) can be snapped into the inside of the second support ring (11).
7. The breadworm rearing cartridge of claim 6, wherein, The top surface of the protective cover (5) is fixedly connected with a breathable mesh (13). The two sides of the protective cover (5) are respectively provided with snap-fit grooves (14). The inner ring of the bottom surface of the protective cover (5) matches the outer ring of the second support ring (11). The protective cover (5) is snapped onto the surface of the second support ring (11).
8. The breadworm rearing cartridge of claim 7, wherein, The first buckle (7) flips upward and engages with the inside of the second buckle frame (9), and the second buckle (10) flips upward and engages with the inside of the buckle groove (14) of the first buckle frame (6).