A feeding machine for earthworm breeding
The moving frame and through-hole design controlled by an electric telescopic rod enable uniform feed distribution in earthworm farming feeders, solving the problem of uneven feed distribution in existing technologies and improving farming efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ANHUI HANFENG PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-02
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing earthworm feeding machines suffer from uneven feed distribution.
The movement of the mobile frame is controlled by an electric telescopic rod, and the feed is delivered in a timely and quantitative manner through evenly distributed through holes, ensuring that the feed falls evenly into the breeding tray.
This method achieves uniform feed distribution, solves the problem of uneven feeding, and improves the practicality of earthworm farming.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of earthworm farming technology, specifically to a feeding machine for earthworm farming. Background Technology
[0002] Earthworms, also known as groundworms or ground eels, are terrestrial invertebrates belonging to the class Oligochaeta of the phylum Annelida. Often called "ecosystem engineers," earthworms are saprophytic animals with cylindrical, bilaterally symmetrical bodies that are segmented. They lack a skeleton, have a naked body surface, and no cuticle. They primarily feed on plant debris, organic waste, and soil containing organic matter or fungi. Earthworms are hermaphroditic, reproduce through cross-fertilization, and use their clitellum to produce egg cocoons to reproduce. There are approximately 4,000 species of earthworms worldwide, with the most widespread including *Pheretima asiatica*, *Eisenia fetida*, *Heterolipa glomerata*, and *Dura mater*. Earthworm farming requires a feeding machine.
[0003] Existing feeders, due to structural limitations, result in uneven feed distribution during feeding, with some areas of the feeding tray receiving more feed than others, thus limiting their practicality. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a feeding machine for earthworm farming to solve the problem of uneven feed distribution.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a feeding machine for earthworm farming, comprising a base, a breeding tray fixedly installed on the upper part of the base, a third support fixedly connected to the upper part of the base, an electric telescopic rod fixedly installed on the top of the third support, a movable frame fixedly installed on the output shaft of the electric telescopic rod, a feeding tray provided on the upper part of the base, a first through hole opened on the surface of the feeding tray, a slide rail fixedly connected to the bottom of the feeding tray, a slide bar slidably connected to the middle of the slide rail, a mounting frame fixedly connected to the end of the slide bar, a roller rotatably installed in the middle of the mounting frame, the roller contacting the movable frame, and a second through hole opened on the surface of the slide bar.
[0006] Preferably, a first support plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the feed tray, a second support plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the slide bar, a spring is fixedly connected to the side of the first support plate, and the spring is fixedly connected to the second support plate.
[0007] Preferably, a first bracket is fixedly connected to the upper part of the base, and a slide rail is fixedly connected to the top of the first bracket, with the movable frame slidably connected to the slide rail.
[0008] Preferably, a second bracket is fixedly connected to the top of the slide rail, and the second bracket is fixedly connected to the feed tray.
[0009] Preferably, the movable frame has a groove inside, and the depth of the groove is the same as the width of the first through hole.
[0010] Preferably, the first through hole and the second through hole have the same size.
[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0012] This invention utilizes an electric telescopic rod to extend, causing the moving frame to move to the left. This movement of the groove in the moving frame forces the rollers to leave the groove, allowing the rollers and mounting bracket to move. The slide bar then slides within the track, aligning the first and second through holes, allowing feed to fall onto the feeding tray. When the electric telescopic rod retracts, the moving frame moves to the right, and the rollers return to the groove, preventing feed from falling. The electric telescopic rod can be timed for scheduled operation, distributing feed at set intervals. Because the first through hole is evenly distributed, the feed falls evenly, solving the problem of uneven feed distribution. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;
[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the feed tray of this utility model;
[0015] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of the structure at point A in the middle;
[0016] Figure 4 This is a side sectional view of the present invention.
[0017] In the diagram: 1. Base; 101. Breeding tray; 2. First support; 201. Slide rail; 202. Second support; 3. Third support; 301. Electric telescopic rod; 302. Moving frame; 4. Feed tray; 401. First through hole; 402. Slide rail; 403. Slide bar; 404. Mounting bracket; 405. Roller; 406. Second through hole; 5. First support plate; 501. Spring; 502. Second support plate. Detailed Implementation
[0018] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. The described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.
[0019] Please see Figure 1-4This utility model provides a technical solution: a feeding machine for earthworm farming, including a base 1, which is placed on a horizontal ground. A breeding tray 101 is fixedly installed on the upper part of the base 1, and earthworms are placed in the breeding tray 101. A third support 3 is fixedly connected to the upper part of the base 1, and an electric telescopic rod 301 is fixedly installed on the top of the third support 3. A movable frame 302 is fixedly installed on the output shaft of the electric telescopic rod 301. When the electric telescopic rod 301 is working, the movable frame 302 can be moved. A feed tray 4 is provided on the upper part of the base 1, and feed is placed in the feed tray 4. A first through hole 401 is opened on the surface of the feed tray 4, through which the feed can pass. A slide rail 402 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the feed tray 4, and a slide bar 403 is slidably connected to the middle of the slide rail 402. The slide bar 403 slides in the slide rail 402, and the end of the slide bar 403 is fixed. A mounting bracket 404 is connected, and a roller 405 is rotatably mounted in the middle of the mounting bracket 404. The roller 405 contacts the moving frame 302 and can rotate. A second through hole 406 is opened on the surface of the slide bar 403, through which feed can pass. The rear side of the second through hole 406 is aligned with the front side of the first through hole 401. In use, feed is placed in the feed tray 4, the electric telescopic rod 301 extends, the moving frame 302 moves to the left, and the groove of the moving frame 302 moves, which forces the roller 405 to leave the groove. The roller 405 and the mounting bracket 404 move, and the slide bar 403 slides in the slide rail 402. The first through hole 401 is aligned with the second through hole 406, and the feed can fall onto the breeding tray 101. The electric telescopic rod 301 shortens, the moving frame 302 moves to the right, and the roller 405 returns to the groove, preventing the feed from falling.
[0020] The feed tray 4 is fixedly connected to the bottom of a first support plate 5, and the bottom of the slide bar 403 is fixedly connected to a second support plate 502. A spring 501 is fixedly connected to the side of the first support plate 5. The spring 501 is fixedly connected to the second support plate 502. When the electric telescopic rod 301 extends, the moving frame 302 moves to the left, the roller 405 and the mounting bracket 404 move, the slide bar 403 moves towards the slide rail 402 and closer to the first support plate 5, the spring 501 is compressed, the electric telescopic rod 301 shortens, the spring 501 extends, and the roller 405 returns to the groove.
[0021] The base 1 is fixedly connected to the upper part of the first bracket 2, and the top of the first bracket 2 is fixedly connected to the slide rail 201. The first bracket 2 supports the slide rail 201. The moving frame 302 is slidably connected to the slide rail 201. The moving frame 302 is controlled by the electric telescopic rod 301 and slides inside the slide rail 201.
[0022] The top of the slide rail 201 is fixedly connected to a second bracket 202, which is fixedly connected to the feed tray 4 and supports the feed tray 4.
[0023] The movable frame 302 has a groove inside, the depth of which is the same as the width of the first through hole 401. When the groove of the movable frame 302 moves, it will force the roller 405 to leave the groove. At this time, the first through hole 401 and the second through hole 406 are aligned.
[0024] The first through hole 401 and the second through hole 406 are the same size and are aligned so that feed can fall onto the breeding tray 101.
[0025] Working principle: When in use, feed is placed in the feed tray 4, the electric telescopic rod 301 extends, the moving frame 302 moves to the left, the groove of the moving frame 302 moves, which forces the roller 405 to leave the groove, the roller 405 and the mounting bracket 404 move, the slide bar 403 slides in the slide rail 402, the first through hole 401 and the second through hole 406 are aligned, the feed can fall and fall onto the breeding tray 101. The electric telescopic rod 301 shortens, the moving frame 302 moves to the right, the roller 405 returns to the groove, the feed cannot fall. The electric telescopic rod 301 can be set to work on a timer and spread feed on a timer.
[0026] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A feeding machine for earthworm farming, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: A breeding tray (101) is fixedly installed on the upper part of the base (1). A third bracket (3) is fixedly connected to the upper part of the base (1). An electric telescopic rod (301) is fixedly installed on the top of the third bracket (3). A movable frame (302) is fixedly installed on the output shaft of the electric telescopic rod (301). A feed tray (4) is provided on the upper part of the base (1). A first through hole (401) is opened on the surface of the feed tray (4). A slide rail (402) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the feed tray (4). A slide bar (403) is slidably connected to the middle of the slide rail (402). A mounting bracket (404) is fixedly connected to the end of the slide bar (403). A roller (405) is rotatably installed in the middle of the mounting bracket (404). The roller (405) contacts the movable frame (302). A second through hole (406) is opened on the surface of the slide bar (403).
2. The earthworm feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the feed tray (4) is fixedly connected to a first support plate (5), the bottom of the slide bar (403) is fixedly connected to a second support plate (502), a spring (501) is fixedly connected to the side of the first support plate (5), and the spring (501) is fixedly connected to the second support plate (502).
3. The earthworm feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper part of the base (1) is fixedly connected to the first bracket (2), and the top of the first bracket (2) is fixedly connected to the slide rail (201). The moving frame (302) is slidably connected to the slide rail (201).
4. The earthworm feeding machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top of the slide rail (201) is fixedly connected to a second bracket (202), and the second bracket (202) is fixedly connected to the feed tray (4).
5. The earthworm feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The movable frame (302) has a groove inside, and the depth of the groove is the same as the width of the first through hole (401).
6. The earthworm feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first through hole (401) and the second through hole (406) have the same size.