A lantern-shaped, suspended, automatic nutrient replenishment device

Abstract

This utility model discloses a lantern-shaped, suspended, automatic nutrient replenishment device, comprising a hollow, lantern-shaped transparent shell. The transparent shell has several evenly distributed micropores around its perimeter. Nutrient solution is filled inside the transparent shell, with the solution level not exceeding the position of the lowest micropore. A cotton thread is threaded through each micropore, with one end of the thread immersed in the nutrient solution and the other end extending outside the transparent shell. The lantern-shaped transparent shell and evenly distributed micropores significantly increase the number of feeding points for insects and allow for observation of the remaining nutrient solution level. The cotton thread enables absorption and slow release of the nutrient solution, ensuring a continuous and stable release of nutrients during insect feeding and preventing excessive consumption or leakage in a short period.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of insect breeding, specifically to a lantern-shaped, suspended, automatic nutrient replenishment device. Background Technology

[0002] With the booming development of large-scale insect farming, optimizing the equipment for adult insect nutrient supplementation has become a key factor in improving farming efficiency. Currently, traditional nutrient supplementation devices widely used in the industry, such as square bottles, saucers, and droppers, have revealed numerous drawbacks when facing the demands of large-scale farming. From a space utilization perspective, traditional devices are mostly planar or simple three-dimensional structures, making it difficult to achieve efficient hanging and dense layout within the farming space. This limits the farming capacity per unit area, failing to fully utilize the spatial advantages of large-scale farming. Nutrient solution tends to accumulate locally or drain quickly, causing differences in nutrient acquisition by adults in different areas and affecting overall growth consistency. The problem of multiple insects feeding simultaneously is even more pronounced. Traditional devices have a limited number of feeding ports and sparsely distributed holes. When the farming density is high, adults will gather and compete for food due to insufficient feeding space, increasing the risk of insect injury and easily causing nutrient solution contamination. Furthermore, the frequent manual replenishment of nutrient solution further exacerbates farming costs and management difficulties. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an automatic nutrient supplementation device with a novel structure, multiple feeding points, and easy hanging. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the aforementioned problems, this invention provides a lantern-shaped, suspended, automatic nutrient replenishment device. By incorporating a lantern-shaped transparent shell and evenly distributed micropores, it significantly increases the number of feeding points for insects simultaneously, thereby improving the balance and efficiency of nutrient solution supply.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a lantern-shaped suspended automatic nutrient replenishment device, comprising a hollow lantern-shaped transparent shell, wherein a plurality of micro-holes are evenly opened around the periphery of the transparent shell, the interior of the transparent shell is filled with nutrient solution, the liquid level of the nutrient solution does not exceed the position of the bottom micro-hole, and a cotton thread is threaded through each micro-hole, one end of the cotton thread is immersed in the nutrient solution, and the other end extends out of the transparent shell.

[0005] Preferably, the top of the transparent shell is threaded to the shell cover, the shell cover is connected to the rotating hook, the rotating hook includes a fixedly connected hook and a universal connector, the shell cover is provided with a universal connection groove, and the universal connection groove is engaged with the universal connector.

[0006] Preferably, the lower part of the hook is hinged to an anti-detachment sealing piece, which forms a closed loop with the hook, and a return spring is connected between the hook and the anti-detachment sealing piece.

[0007] Preferably, a stable base is fixedly connected to the bottom of the transparent shell.

[0008] Preferably, the center-to-center distance between adjacent micropores is 1.5 to 3 cm, and the pore diameter of the micropores is 1 to 1.5 cm.

[0009] Preferably, the length of the cotton thread extending out of the transparent shell is 1 to 2 cm.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: the use of a lantern-shaped transparent shell and evenly distributed micropores can greatly increase the number of feeding points for insects at the same time, and allow observation of the remaining nutrient solution inside; the use of cotton thread to absorb and slowly release the nutrient solution ensures that the insects continuously and stably release the nutrient solution while feeding, avoiding excessive consumption or seepage in a short period of time; the transparent shell is equipped with a rotating hook at the top for hanging above the egg-laying cage or breeding space, with a 360-degree rotation and anti-fall design, adapting to the hanging needs of various breeding environments. Attached Figure Description

[0011] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the universal connector of this utility model;

[0014] In the diagram: 1. Transparent shell; 2. Nutrient solution; 3. Cotton thread; 4. Shell cover; 5. Rotating hook; 6. Stable base; 101. Microhole; 401. Universal connection groove; 501. Hook; 502. Universal connector; 503. Anti-fall-off sealing plate; 504. Return spring. Detailed Implementation

[0015] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0016] The technical solution of this utility model will be described in detail below with specific embodiments. The following specific embodiments can be selected to be combined or substituted with each other according to the actual situation, and the same or similar concepts or processes may not be described again in some embodiments.

[0017] Example 1

[0018] like Figures 1 to 2As shown, this utility model provides a lantern-shaped suspended automatic nutrient replenishment device, including a hollow lantern-shaped transparent shell 1. Several micro-holes 101 are evenly opened around the periphery of the transparent shell 1. Nutrient solution 2 is filled inside the transparent shell 1. The liquid level of the nutrient solution 2 does not exceed the position of the bottom micro-hole 101. A cotton thread 3 is threaded through each micro-hole 101. One end of the cotton thread 3 is immersed in the nutrient solution 2, and the other end extends out of the transparent shell 1.

[0019] The transparent shell 1 is made of food-grade transparent plastic, which has high strength, corrosion resistance and high transparency. The internal volume of the shell can be customized according to the breeding scale. Several micropores 101 are evenly distributed around its periphery, and cotton thread 3 is used to absorb liquid, which can increase the number of feeding points for insects at the same time and ensure that the insects release nutrient solution continuously and stably while feeding, avoiding excessive consumption or seepage in a short period of time.

[0020] Furthermore, the top of the transparent shell 1 is threadedly connected to the shell cover 4, and the shell cover 4 is connected to the rotating hook 5. The rotating hook 5 includes a hook 501 fixedly connected to a universal connector 502. The shell cover 4 is provided with a universal connection groove 401, which engages with the universal connector 502. The shell cover 4 serves as a sealing element on the upper part of the transparent shell 1, preventing leakage of the nutrient solution 2 and the entry of foreign objects. The universal connection groove 401 and the universal connector 502 on the shell cover 4 enable the rotation of the rotating hook 503. The snap-fit ​​fixing facilitates installation and has sufficient connection strength. The rotating hook 5 allows the device to be suspended above the spawning cage or breeding space, adapting to the hanging needs of various breeding environments.

[0021] Furthermore, the lower part of the hook 501 is hinged to an anti-drop sealing piece 503, which forms a closed loop with the hook 501. A return spring 504 is connected between the hook 501 and the anti-drop sealing piece 503. The closed loop formed by the anti-drop sealing piece 503 and the hook 501 prevents the rotating hook 5 from falling off. In use, pressing the anti-drop sealing piece 503 compresses the return spring 504, creating a gap in the closed loop, thus allowing the hook 501 to be hung. After hanging, releasing the anti-drop sealing piece 503 compresses the return spring 504 back to its original position, forming a closed loop again.

[0022] Furthermore, a stable base 6 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the transparent shell 1. The stable base 6 can place the transparent shell 1 stably, and it is not easy to tip over when subjected to external force.

[0023] Furthermore, the center-to-center distance between adjacent micropores 101 is 1.5–3 cm, and the pore diameter of micropores 101 is 1–1.5 cm. A small center-to-center distance between adjacent micropores 101 allows for the arrangement of as many micropores as possible, enabling more adult insects to absorb the nutrient solution 2. The pore diameter of the micropores 101 should not be too large; a slightly smaller diameter cotton thread 3 is used. An excessively large cotton thread 3, due to its large contact area with air, would cause the absorbed nutrient solution 2 to evaporate easily.

[0024] Furthermore, the cotton thread 3 extends 1-2 cm beyond one end of the transparent shell 1. The extension length of the cotton thread 3 should not be too long. If the extension length is too long, it will increase the contact area between the cotton thread 3 and the external environment. On the one hand, the nutrient solution 2 will evaporate more easily, and on the other hand, it will be more likely to adsorb dust, impurities and various microorganisms. These pollutants may enter the device with the flow of the nutrient solution 2, thereby contaminating the nutrient solution 2.

[0025] In addition to the preferred embodiments described above, there are other embodiments of this utility model. 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 claimed by this utility model.

Claims

1. A lantern-shaped, suspended, automatic nutrient replenishment device, characterized in that, The device includes a hollow lantern-shaped transparent shell (1), with a number of micro-holes (101) evenly distributed around the periphery of the transparent shell (1). The transparent shell (1) is filled with nutrient solution (2), and the liquid level of the nutrient solution (2) does not exceed the position of the lowest micro-hole (101). A cotton thread (3) is threaded through each micro-hole (101), with one end of the cotton thread (3) immersed in the nutrient solution (2) and the other end extending out of the transparent shell (1).

2. The lantern-shaped suspended automatic nutrient replenishment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the transparent shell (1) is threaded to the shell cover (4), and the shell cover (4) is connected to the rotating hook (5). The rotating hook (5) includes a fixedly connected hook (501) and a universal connector (502). The shell cover (4) is provided with a universal connection groove (401), and the universal connection groove (401) is engaged with the universal connector (502).

3. The lantern-shaped suspended automatic nutrient replenishment device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lower part of the hook (501) is hinged to the anti-drop sealing piece (503), and the hook (501) and the anti-drop sealing piece (503) form a closed ring. A return spring (504) is connected between the hook (501) and the anti-drop sealing piece (503).

4. The lantern-shaped suspended automatic nutrient replenishment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the transparent shell (1) is fixedly connected to a stable base (6).

5. The lantern-shaped suspended automatic nutrient replenishment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The center distance between adjacent micropores (101) is 1.5 to 3 cm, and the pore diameter of the micropores (101) is 1 to 1.5 cm.

6. The lantern-shaped suspended automatic nutrient replenishment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cotton thread (3) extends 1 to 2 cm from one end of the transparent shell (1).

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