Snail mucus extraction device
By designing a rotating device and a filtration system for snail mucus extraction, the problems of low extraction efficiency and high risk of contamination in snail mucus extraction were solved, achieving efficient and non-destructive snail mucus collection and pure extraction.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHENGZHOU UNIV
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing snail mucus extraction methods are inefficient, have a high risk of contamination, and cause unstable yields due to snail stress. Furthermore, they lack effective snail activity induction and impurity filtration devices.
A snail mucus extraction device was designed, comprising a rotating device, a support plate, a filtering device, and a mucus collection bucket. The rotating device gently stimulates snail activity, and the texture of the support plate and the spray-type water injection holes enable efficient collection and immediate filtration of snail mucus.
It improves the collection efficiency of snail mucus, reduces snail damage and contamination, ensures mucus purity, avoids impurity dissolution, and increases the amount of snail mucus secreted and the stability of extraction.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of snail mucus extraction technology, specifically to a snail mucus extraction device. Background Technology
[0002] Snail mucus is a viscous liquid secreted by glands in the foot of snails after crawling or being stimulated. Its complex composition includes proteins, polysaccharides, and various functional small molecules, giving it moisturizing, repairing, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties. In recent years, snail mucus extracts have been widely used in skincare products and biomedicine, and its components have received considerable attention. Efficient extraction of snail mucus is crucial for fully exploring and utilizing these properties. The applicant and its affiliated team have conducted extensive research on the extraction and activity of snail mucus. Snails accelerate mucus secretion after stimulation, and the secreted mucus exhibits enhanced functional activity. Therefore, collecting high-quality mucus secreted by snails when stimulated is of paramount importance for further development.
[0003] Currently, traditional snail mucus extraction methods mostly rely on manual physical contact stimulation and environmental drying induction, which suffer from low efficiency, high risk of mucus contamination, and unstable yields due to snail stress. Compared to traditional manual methods, existing mechanized technologies still have core problems such as insufficient snail activity induction, extensive snail management, and incomplete impurity filtration. Current mechanized technologies often use vibrating support plates to induce snail activity, which cannot directly stimulate the snail's foot, where mucus secretion occurs. During mucus collection, the lack of meticulous snail management leads to decreased snail activity and limitations in sustainable utilization. Furthermore, the lack of timely filtration devices means that snail mucus left for too long will dissolve some impurities, especially snail feces collected during the collection process, causing difficulties in subsequent purification. Utility Model Content
[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a snail mucus extraction device with higher collection efficiency, less damage to snails, and less pollution.
[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: A snail mucus extraction device includes a shell, a support plate, a top cover, a filter, a rotating device for stimulating snails to produce mucus, and a mucus collection bucket. The top cover is located on the top of the shell, the rotating device is located above the top cover and connected to the support plate, and the support plate is located in the upper middle section inside the shell. The mucus collection bucket is located at the bottom inside the shell. The filter is located between the bottom of the support plate and the mucus collection bucket.
[0006] Preferably, the outer shell is cylindrical, and the upper cover is detachable; the upper cover is provided with a snail release port, two spray-type water inlets, a column hole, and a food trough; the spray-type water inlets are equipped with a flow control valve and connected to an external water source; the food trough is cuboid in shape, with a through hole at the bottom connecting the upper part of the support plate and the inside of the food trough; the column hole is located in the middle part of the upper cover, and the spray-type water inlets are located on both sides of the column hole.
[0007] Preferably, the rotating device includes a motor and a rotating column. The rotating column is connected to the support plate through a column hole in the upper cover, and the connection is hollowed out. The motor is located above the upper cover and connected to the top of the rotating column.
[0008] Preferably, the surface of the support plate is provided with raised textures and guide grooves, and the overall shape is inclined towards the center at a certain angle, forming a funnel shape. The guide grooves extend towards the center, and the bottom is connected to a filter device; the upper part of the support plate is provided with mesh protrusions.
[0009] Preferably, the filtration device includes a three-stage filter screen and a circular pipe, wherein the three-stage filter screen is disposed inside the circular pipe via a slot.
[0010] Preferably, the mucus collection bucket is located inside the bottom of the outer casing, directly below the bottom of the circular pipe of the filtration device.
[0011] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are as follows: This invention achieves gentle and continuous activity induction of snails by combining a rotating device and a food trough. Combined with the texture of the support plate surface, it increases the amount of mucus secreted by the snails, thereby improving collection efficiency. Moreover, this induction method, which relies on the snails' own movement, prevents biological damage caused by excessive snail movement.
[0012] This invention combines a spray-type water injection hole, a flow guide channel, and a filtration device to achieve continuous collection of snail mucus while simultaneously filtering it in real time. This prevents impurities from dissolving due to prolonged retention in the mucus and reduces contamination of the snail mucus. Attached Figure Description
[0013] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a snail mucus extraction device proposed in this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the snail mucus extraction device proposed in this utility model after removing the shell; Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the upper cover structure of a snail mucus extraction device proposed in this utility model; Detailed Implementation
[0015] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0016] like Figure 1-2 As shown, a snail mucus extraction device consists of a shell 1, a support plate 3, a top cover 2, a filter device 4, a rotating device 5, and a mucus collection bucket 6.
[0017] The outer shell 1 is cylindrical and made of transparent plastic, which facilitates observation of the internal conditions of the device and provides a supporting frame and enclosed environment for the device.
[0018] The top cover 2 is detachably connected to the top of the outer casing 1 via clips, facilitating equipment cleaning and maintenance. For example... Figure 3 As shown, the surface of the top cover 2 is provided with a snail release port 21, a spray-type water inlet 22, a column hole 23, and a food trough 24.
[0019] Snail release port 21: A circular opening with a diameter large enough for snails to pass through, used to release snails for mucus extraction onto the surface of support plate 3.
[0020] Spray-type water inlets 22: Located on both sides of the column hole 23, ensuring comprehensive flushing of the support plate 3. A flow control valve 221 is installed, which is a manually adjustable valve. It is connected to an external water source through a hose and can spray water mist evenly into the outer shell 1 to maintain internal humidity while diluting and flushing away snail mucus.
[0021] Column hole 23: Located in the center of the upper cover 2, the hole diameter matches that of the rotating column 52, allowing the rotating column 52 to pass through.
[0022] Food trough 24: A rectangular prism with a through hole about 1 cm in diameter at the bottom for placing snail food. The food spreads its scent into the device through the through hole, and the scent of the food in the food trough 24 prompts the snails to move downwards towards the food trough 24.
[0023] The rotating device 5 is used to stimulate snails to produce mucus. It includes a motor 51 located on the top of the upper cover 2 and a rotating column 52 connected to it. The motor 51 is connected to the top of the rotating column 52 via an output shaft. The rotating column 52 passes through the column hole 23 and its bottom end is fixed to the center of the support plate 3. The connection is designed with a hollow structure to ensure that the support plate 3 can rotate freely without affecting the flow of snail mucus into the filter device 4 connected to the bottom of the support plate 3. At the same time, it can prevent snails from entering the vicinity of the filter device 4 and affecting the filtration efficiency. The rotation speed is set to 0.8 revolutions per minute. This speed corresponds to the movement speed of the snail inside the device and is related to the size of the support plate 3. When the snail secretes mucus for a long time and becomes tired, the speed should be adjusted and slowed down appropriately. Through the synergistic effect of the rotating device 5 and the food trough 24, the snail is encouraged to move continuously on the support plate 3.
[0024] Support plate 3: Located in the upper part of the outer shell 1, it is funnel-shaped and tilted towards the center at a certain angle. Its surface has raised textures and guide channels. The guide channels converge from the edge to the center, and the bottom center opening connects to the filter device 4. The raised textures appropriately stimulate the crawling snails, increasing the amount of snail mucus secreted. After being rinsed and diluted, the snail mucus flows along the guide channels to the opening at the bottom center of the support plate 3. A mesh protrusion 31 is provided above the support plate 3 to prevent snails from climbing out of the support plate 3 and crawling to parts of the spray nozzle that are difficult to rinse. Rubber sleeves are provided at the edges of the support plate 3 to ensure good sealing without affecting the rotation of the support plate 3.
[0025] Filter device 4: includes a circular pipe and three-stage filter screens. The circular pipe is vertically fixed to the bottom center of the support plate 3; the three-stage filter screens are installed sequentially inside the pipe through slots, with the filter screen pore size decreasing from top to bottom, filtering snail excrement, food residue, and fine particles according to the pore size.
[0026] Mucus Collection Bucket 6: A cylindrical bucket placed at the bottom of the outer shell 1, directly below the filter device 4. The diameter of the bucket opening matches the diameter of the circular pipe outlet. It is used to collect the filtered pure mucus dilution.
[0027] Specific usage steps: Equipment preparation: Remove the top cover 2, clean the outer shell 1, support plate 3, filter device 4, and slime collection bucket 6 to ensure no impurities remain; fix the filter device 4 to the bottom of the support plate 3 using the slot. Place the slime collection bucket 6 at the center of the bottom of the outer shell 1, aligning it with the outlet of the filter device 4; install the top cover 2, ensuring the clips are secure.
[0028] Snail Placement and Environmental Setup: Adult snails are placed into the snail placement port 21. Before placement, the amount of food should be reduced appropriately to enhance the attraction of the food in the food trough 24. Fresh vegetable leaves (such as lettuce or cucumber slices) are placed in the food trough 24, with the leaves laid flat on the bottom surface. The flow control valve 221 of the spray-type water inlet 22 is opened to continuously spray water mist into the outer shell 1.
[0029] Mucus Collection and Filtration: The motor 51 of the rotating device 5 is started, and the rotation speed is set to 0.8 rpm. The support plate 3 begins to rotate at a constant speed. Lured by the aroma of food in the food trough 24, the snail crawls on the support plate 3, continuously secreting mucus. The mucus is washed down by the spray device and flows into the filtration device 4 along the guide channel. After being filtered through a three-stage filter, the purified diluted mucus drips into the mucus collection bucket 6, while impurities remain on the filter screen surface. The filter screen is cleaned by disassembling it after a certain period of use.
[0030] In the final stage, by observing the snail's movement frequency and speed, the snail mucus collection was stopped when the snail was mostly still to ensure the snail's health.
[0031] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.
Claims
1. A snail mucus extraction device, characterized in that, The device includes an outer shell, a support plate, a top cover, a filter device, a rotating device for stimulating snails to produce mucus, and a mucus collection bucket. The top cover is located on the top of the outer shell, the rotating device is located above the top cover and connected to the support plate, and the support plate is located in the upper middle section inside the outer shell. The mucus collection bucket is located at the bottom inside the outer shell. The filter device is located between the bottom of the support plate and the mucus collection bucket.
2. The snail mucus extraction device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer shell is cylindrical, and the top cover is detachable. The top cover is provided with a snail release port, two spray-type water inlets, a column hole, and a food trough. The spray-type water inlets are equipped with a flow control valve and connected to an external water source. The food trough is cuboid in shape with a through hole at the bottom, connecting the top of the support plate to the inside of the food trough. The column hole is located in the middle of the top cover, and the spray-type water inlets are located on both sides of the column hole.
3. The snail mucus extraction device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating device includes a motor and a rotating column. The rotating column is connected to the support plate through a column hole in the upper cover, and the connection is hollowed out. The motor is located above the upper cover and connected to the top of the rotating column.
4. The snail mucus extraction device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The surface of the support plate is provided with raised textures and guide grooves, and it is generally inclined towards the center at a certain angle, forming a funnel shape. The guide grooves extend towards the center, and the bottom is connected to the filter device; the upper part of the support plate is provided with mesh protrusions.
5. The snail mucus extraction device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The filtration device includes a three-stage filter screen and a circular pipe, wherein the three-stage filter screen is installed inside the circular pipe via slots.
6. The snail mucus extraction device according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The mucus collection bucket is located inside the bottom of the outer shell, directly below the bottom of the circular pipe of the filtration device.