Automatic pupa relaxing device for antheraea pernyi
By designing an automatic unwinding device for live tussah silkworm pupae, using a low-temperature alkaline unwinding solution and a temperature-controlled rotating drum, the problem of protein denaturation in tussah silkworm pupae was solved, achieving high-efficiency survival of tussah silkworm pupae and development of healthy products, thus improving the economic benefits of tussah silk.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 羿伟龙祥(河南)实业投资有限公司
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-03
AI Technical Summary
In traditional tussah silk reeling processes, boiling the tussah silkworm cocoons with high-temperature alkaline solutions causes protein denaturation in the tussah silkworm pupae, resulting in the loss of active beneficial substances and making it impossible to achieve efficient sales of live pupae and the development of health products.
An automatic unwinding device for live tussah silkworm pupae is designed. It uses a low-temperature alkaline unwinding solution and an automatically rotating drum with constant temperature control to ensure that the tussah silkworm cocoons are immersed in the alkaline solution and provide sufficient oxygen supply, thereby achieving low-temperature alkaline unwinding.
Achieving high-efficiency survival of tussah silkworm pupae under low temperature and normal pressure improves production efficiency, reduces resource waste, and enhances the quality and economic benefits of tussah silk.
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Abstract
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Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of live tussah silkworm pupae, specifically an automatic unwinding device for live tussah silkworm pupae. Background Technology
[0002] The consumption of tussah silkworm pupae has a history of over 1400 years in China. As a nourishing food and medicine, it was recorded in ancient texts such as the *Compendium of Materia Medica*: "Silkworm pupae are salty and pungent in taste, neutral in nature, and non-toxic. Consuming them can strengthen the body, and using them as medicine can treat many diseases. They can replenish qi and blood, strengthen the waist and kidneys, and nourish the lungs and intestines." Through centuries of medicinal and edible practices and modern research, tussah silkworm pupae have proven to be a non-toxic, pollution-free, green insect food. They are an ideal source of nutrition, high in protein, low in fat, low in sugar, and rich in minerals, vitamins, hormones, and other bioactive substances. China's Ministry of Health has listed them as a new resource food. Tussah silkworm pupae are extremely rich in nutrients and are a highly valuable and active ideal source of nutrition; my country's Ministry of Health has listed them as a new resource food.
[0003] The tussah silkworm pupa is extremely nutritious and of high value. Dried tussah silkworm pupae contain 52-65% protein, 22-31% fat, 3-8% carbohydrates, 3-5% chitin, and 4-7% inorganic salts. The protein in tussah silkworm pupae contains all 18 amino acids, with the 8 essential amino acids exceeding 40% in a balanced ratio, exceeding FAO / WHO standards. It is a complete protein, superior in value to meat, eggs, milk, and fish. These amino acids play a vital role in maintaining nitrogen balance, regulating physiological functions, promoting growth and development, and compensating for metabolic waste. The fat in tussah silkworm pupae is 80% unsaturated fatty acids, mostly essential fatty acids that can dissolve cholesterol and have therapeutic effects on cardiovascular disease, arteriosclerosis, hypertension, and chronic hepatitis. Tussah silkworm pupae are also rich in minerals, trace elements, and vitamins, which are important for normal human growth and development. Furthermore, tussah silkworm pupae contain active enzymes that effectively destroy free radicals, exhibiting anti-aging effects. Interferon and medical antimicrobial peptides made from oak pupa protein can be used to treat diabetes, among other things.
[0004] Tussah silkworm pupa peptides are a highly effective bioactive component found in fresh silkworm pupae. Through separation and extraction, pharmacodynamic experiments have revealed the remarkable effects of these peptides. They can participate in human metabolism, particularly in the cardiovascular system, enabling lipid deposits on the walls of blood vessels to re-participate in metabolism, thus softening blood vessels. They can also rapidly reduce excess cholesterol and lipids in blood plasma, and by softening blood vessels, achieve a certain degree of blood pressure reduction. Numerous clinical trials have shown that tussah silkworm pupa peptides have significant effects in reducing blood viscosity, increasing red blood cell oxygen-carrying capacity, preventing thrombosis, and preventing coronary heart disease. Experts involved in the research unanimously agree that its therapeutic effect on cardiovascular diseases is unparalleled by conventional drugs, making it one of the most promising and highly effective substances for completely curing diseases caused by arteriosclerosis in modern medicine. The demand and price of fresh tussah silkworm pupae are rising along with people's increasing expectations for health, resulting in extremely high economic value.
[0005] Traditional tussah silk reeling still involves boiling the silkworm cocoons in a large pot of high-temperature alkaline solution and then reeling them by hand. Because boiling the cocoons in high-temperature alkaline water denatures the proteins in the silkworm pupae and causes the silkworm pupae to die, a large number of active beneficial substances are lost, making it impossible to generate higher added value in the later sale of live pupae and the development and utilization of health products. Therefore, we propose an automatic unwinding device for live tussah silkworm pupae. Utility Model Content
[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology, adapt to the needs of reality, and provide an automatic unwinding device for live tussah silkworm pupae. This solves the current problem that the traditional tussah silk reeling still involves boiling the silkworm cocoons in a large pot of high-temperature alkaline solution and then manually reeling them. Because boiling the cocoons in high-temperature alkaline water denatures the proteins in the silkworm pupae and causes the silkworm pupae to die, a large number of active beneficial substances are lost, making it impossible to generate higher added value in the later sales price of live pupae and the development and utilization of health products.
[0007] To achieve the purpose of this utility model, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: an automatic unwinding device for live tussah silkworm pupae is designed, including an unwinding liquid tank. A drive motor is installed at one end of the unwinding liquid tank. The output shaft of the drive motor extends into the device housing and is connected to a roller. A plurality of first leakage holes are opened on the surface of one end of the roller. A plurality of cocoon-filling grids are opened on the surface of the roller. Fresh tussah silkworm cocoons are loaded into the cocoon-filling grids on the surface of the roller.
[0008] Preferably, the cocoon-filling grid around the roller is divided into eighteen compartments, each containing an equal number of fresh tussah silkworm cocoons. Each compartment has a cover plate connected to its surface by a hinge, and the cover plate has multiple second drainage holes.
[0009] Preferably, the surface of the cover plate is equipped with a plurality of buckles, which engage with a plurality of hooks installed on the surface of the roller.
[0010] Preferably, heating elements are installed at both ends inside the relief solution tank, and the heating elements are connected to an external temperature controller.
[0011] Preferably, the top side of the relief solution tank is connected to a connecting pipe, the bottom of the relief solution tank is connected to one end of a drain pipe, and the other end of the drain pipe is connected to a water valve.
[0012] Preferably, a control box is installed at the other end of the relief solution tank, and support legs are installed at the bottom of the relief solution tank, with casters installed at the bottom of the support legs.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0014] 1. This utility model has the ability to operate stably in low temperature and normal pressure environments, can automatically achieve constant temperature control, and can automatically rotate to allow fresh tussah silkworm cocoons to enter and exit the low temperature alkaline dissolving solution, thereby ensuring that the pupae inside the cocoons can obtain sufficient oxygen supply. Its heating has a temperature control function, which can effectively guarantee the dissolving effect of the alkaline solution. In addition, it is more flexible and mobile, improving production efficiency and reducing resource waste while having lower requirements for working environment conditions. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a bottom view of the structure of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of this utility model.
[0018] In the diagram: 1. Relief solution tank; 101. Control box; 102. Support legs; 103. Connecting pipe; 104. Drain pipe; 2. Roller; 201. First drain hole; 202. Cocoon holder; 203. Hinge; 204. Cover plate; 205. Second drain hole; 206. Tower buckle; 207. Drive motor; 208. Output shaft; 209. Heating element. Detailed Implementation
[0019] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:
[0020] Example 1: An automatic unwinding device for live silkworm pupae, see [link to example]. Figures 1 to 3The device includes a relief solution tank 1, with a drive motor 207 installed at one end. The output shaft 208 of the drive motor 207 extends into the device housing and connects to a roller 2. Multiple first drainage holes 201 are formed on one end of the roller 2, and multiple cocoon-filling grids 202 are formed on the surface of the roller 2. Fresh tussah silkworm cocoons are loaded into the cocoon-filling grids 202 on the surface of the roller 2. The roller 2 is evenly divided into eighteen grids, each holding an equal amount of fresh tussah silkworm cocoons. Each cocoon-filling grid 202 is designed with small perforations like a sieve. To ensure timely discharge of the alkaline soothing solution, the low-temperature alkaline soothing solution is injected into the soothing solution tank. The built-in heating tube can precisely control the temperature of the soothing solution, keeping the temperature error within ±1 degree. Driven by the automatic roller 2, the cocoon grid containing fresh tussah silkworm cocoons automatically enters and exits the low-temperature alkaline soothing solution. The time for each entry into the soothing solution is controlled at 10-20 seconds, and the soaking interval is controlled at 90-120 seconds. The heating tube, controlled by the temperature controller, maintains the temperature of the soothing solution between 35°C and 40°C. The entire cocoon soaking process lasts 4-5 hours. After the automatic circulation and unwinding process is completed, the rotation of the automatic drum 2 is stopped by the emergency stop switch on the surface of the control box 101, and the low-temperature alkaline unwinding solution is quickly discharged. Then, the unwound tussah silkworm cocoons are promptly taken out and sent to the vertical silk reeling machine for silk reeling. The temperature of the reeling solution in the silk reeling machine is controlled between 30℃ and 35℃. After silk reeling, the cocoon skin is manually removed to obtain fresh tussah silkworm pupae. Through the precise control of this device, the oxygen supply to the tussah silkworm cocoons can be greatly improved and increased during the unwinding process, ensuring the survival of the tussah silkworm pupae during the unwinding and silk reeling process. At the same time, the low-temperature environment helps to reduce energy waste, improve the quality of tussah silk, and thus greatly improve the economic benefits of tussah silkworm cocoons.
[0021] For details, see Figure 1 The cocoon-filling grid 202 of the roller 2 is divided into eighteen grids, each containing an equal number of fresh tussah silkworm cocoons. Each grid is connected to a cover plate 204 by a hinge 203, and the surface of the cover plate 204 has multiple second drainage holes 205.
[0022] Further, see Figure 1 The surface of the cover plate 204 is equipped with multiple buckles 206, which engage with multiple hooks installed on the surface of the roller 2.
[0023] It is worth noting that, see Figure 3 The relief solution tank 1 has heating elements 209 installed at both ends inside, and the heating elements 209 are connected to an external temperature controller.
[0024] It is worth noting that, see Figure 2 The top side of the relief solution tank 1 is connected to a connecting pipe 103, and the bottom of the relief solution tank 1 is connected to one end of a drain pipe 104, and the other end of the drain pipe 104 is connected to a water valve.
[0025] It is worth mentioning that, see Figure 1 The other end of the relief solution tank 1 is equipped with a control box 101, and the bottom of the relief solution tank 1 is equipped with support legs 102, and the bottom of the support legs 102 is equipped with casters.
[0026] When using an automatic unwinding device for live tussah silkworm pupae, fresh tussah silkworm cocoons are placed into the cocoon-filling compartment 202 of the drum 2. The drum 2 is evenly divided into eighteen compartments, each containing an equal amount of fresh tussah silkworm cocoons. Each compartment 202 is designed with small holes to allow the alkaline unwinding solution to drain out in time. The low-temperature alkaline unwinding solution is injected into the unwinding solution tank. The built-in heating element can precisely control the temperature of the unwinding solution, keeping the temperature error within ±1 degree Celsius. Driven by the automatic drum 2, the cocoon compartments containing fresh tussah silkworm cocoons automatically enter and exit the low-temperature alkaline unwinding solution. The time for each entry into the unwinding solution is controlled at 10-20 seconds, and the soaking interval is controlled at 90-120 seconds. The heating element, controlled by a temperature controller, maintains the temperature of the unwinding solution between 35℃ and 40℃. The entire unwinding and soaking process lasts 4-5 hours. After the automatic circulation and unwinding process is completed, the rotation of the automatic drum 2 is stopped by the emergency stop switch on the surface of the control box 101, and the low-temperature alkaline unwinding solution is quickly discharged. Then, the unwound tussah silkworm cocoons are promptly taken out and sent to the vertical silk reeling machine for silk reeling. The temperature of the reeling solution in the silk reeling machine is controlled between 30°C and 35°C. After silk reeling, the cocoon skin is manually removed to obtain fresh tussah silkworm pupae. Through the precise control of this device, the oxygen supply to the tussah silkworm cocoons can be greatly improved and increased during the unwinding process, ensuring the survival of the tussah silkworm pupae during the unwinding and silk reeling process. At the same time, the low-temperature environment helps to reduce energy waste, improve the quality of tussah silk, and thus greatly improve the economic benefits of tussah silkworm cocoons.
[0027] In addition, all components designed in this utility model are general standard parts or components known to those skilled in the art. Their structure and principle can be learned by those skilled in the art through technical manuals or conventional experimental methods. Those skilled in the art can fully implement them, so there is no need to elaborate. The content protected by this utility model does not involve improvements to the internal structure and method.
Claims
1. A device for automatically relaxing the pupae of Antheraea pernyi, comprising a relaxing liquid tank (1), characterized in that, The relief liquid tank (1) is equipped with a drive motor (207) at one end. The output shaft (208) of the drive motor (207) extends into the device housing and is connected to a roller (2). A plurality of first leakage holes (201) are opened on one end of the roller (2). A plurality of cocoon-filling grids (202) are opened on the surface of the roller (2). Fresh tussah silkworm cocoons are loaded into the cocoon-filling grids (202) on the surface of the roller (2).
2. The automatic emergence device for the living pupa of the wild silk moth according to claim 1, wherein The drum (2) has eighteen compartments (202) around its circumference. Each compartment contains an equal number of fresh tussah silkworm cocoons. Each compartment is connected to a cover plate (204) via a hinge (203). The cover plate (204) has multiple second drainage holes (205) on its surface.
3. The automatic emergence device for the living pupa of the wild silk moth according to claim 2, wherein The surface of the cover plate (204) is equipped with a plurality of buckles (206), which engage with a plurality of hooks installed on the surface of the roller (2).
4. The automatic unwinding device for live silkworm pupae as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The relief solution tank (1) has heating tubes (209) installed at both ends inside, and the heating tubes (209) are connected to an external temperature controller.
5. The automatic emergence device for the living pupa of the wild silk moth according to claim 1, wherein The top side of the relief solution tank (1) is connected to a connecting pipe (103), the bottom of the relief solution tank (1) is connected to one end of a drain pipe (104), and the other end of the drain pipe (104) is connected to a water valve.
6. The automatic emergence device for the living pupa of the wild silk moth according to claim 1, wherein The other end of the relief solution tank (1) is equipped with a control box (101), and the bottom of the relief solution tank (1) is equipped with support legs (102), and the bottom of the support legs (102) is equipped with casters.