An automated breeding device for cantharides
The design of automated breeding equipment has solved the problems of untimely feeding and inflexible environmental adjustment in traditional artificial breeding, realizing quantitative feeding, environmental regulation and fecal separation, thus improving the breeding quality and efficiency of forked bugs.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- YUNNAN TOBACCO CO CHUXIONG PREFECTURE CO
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-19
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-24
AI Technical Summary
Traditional artificial breeding methods cannot provide timely feeding or flexibly adjust the growth environment of the forked bug, resulting in decreased quality and unstable yield, which limits the development and utilization of its resources.
An automated aquaculture device was designed, comprising a screw conveyor, an environmental adjustment unit, and a filter plate, to achieve quantitative feeding, temperature and humidity regulation, and automatic separation of feces. The device is automated through a PLC controller.
It achieves quantitative and stable feeding, ensures feed quality, provides a suitable growth environment, improves breeding efficiency and yield, reduces manual labor intensity, and simplifies the cleaning process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of forked bug breeding technology, specifically an automated breeding device for forked bugs. Background Technology
[0002] Most stink bugs are herbivorous, using their piercing-sucking mouthparts to extract plant sap, damaging crops. Many also possess well-developed scent glands at the tail, releasing a foul odor when disturbed—hence the well-known "stink bug." The forked-horned stink bug, however, is dubbed the "king of predatory insects" and is also suitable for large-scale, industrialized breeding and release, showing great promise for biological control applications.
[0003] At the same time, the market demand for the forked-horned bug is increasing day by day. However, due to the inability to feed in a timely manner and flexibly adjust the internal environment of the breeding in traditional artificial breeding, the quality of the forked-horned bug has declined and the yield is unstable. This has seriously restricted the development and utilization of the forked-horned bug insect resources. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automated breeding device for the forked-horn bug, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an automated breeding device for the forked-horn bug, comprising:
[0006] A breeding box with ventilation holes on the top;
[0007] A storage cylinder is placed in the middle of the breeding box. A spiral conveying rod is installed inside the storage cylinder. A sealing plug for sealing the storage cylinder is installed at the bottom of the spiral conveying rod. A driving part is provided at the top of the storage cylinder for driving the spiral conveying rod to lift and rotate.
[0008] An environmental conditioning unit is located on the outside of the breeding box and is used to heat, dry, and humidify the inside of the breeding box.
[0009] A filter plate is placed inside the breeding box, and a conveyor is installed inside the breeding box and below the filter plate.
[0010] Preferably, the drive unit includes a lifting frame that is vertically slidably mounted on the top of the storage cylinder, a spring is sleeved on the outside of the lifting frame, a motor is fixedly connected to the top of the lifting frame, and the output end of the motor is fixedly connected to the screw conveyor rod.
[0011] Preferably, a feed trough is fixedly connected to the bottom of the feed storage cylinder via a bracket, and an electric push rod is fixedly connected to the top of the lifting frame, with the output end of the electric push rod being fixedly connected to the top of the breeding box.
[0012] Preferably, the environmental adjustment unit includes a humidifier fixed to one side of the breeding box, an air duct fixed to the side of the breeding box away from the humidifier, a wind box connected to the breeding box at one end of the bottom of the air duct, and a fan installed inside the wind box.
[0013] Preferably, a drying box is inserted into the middle of the air duct, and the air outlet of the air duct is connected to the breeding box and is equipped with an electric heating wire.
[0014] Preferably, the breeding box is equipped with a temperature and humidity sensor.
[0015] Preferably, water tanks are installed at the top four corners of the filter plate.
[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The rotating screw conveyor inside the storage cylinder stably, continuously, and quantitatively delivers feed to the feed trough, avoiding waste from overfeeding or negatively impacting the growth of the forked-horned bug; under the action of the timer and controller, the drive unit can drive the screw conveyor according to a preset time, achieving automatic feeding at set times, eliminating the need for frequent manual operation, reducing the workload of farmers, and improving breeding efficiency; a sealing plug is installed at the bottom of the screw conveyor, which seals the bottom of the storage cylinder when not feeding, preventing the feed from getting damp or spoiling. The system ensures feed quality while minimizing feed contact with the external environment, reducing the risk of pest contamination. The environmental control unit is equipped with temperature and humidity sensors to monitor the temperature and humidity inside the rearing box in real time. When the temperature and humidity deviate from the suitable range, the controller automatically controls the humidifier, fan, heating element, and other equipment based on sensor feedback, achieving precise temperature and humidity adjustment within the rearing box and providing a suitable growth environment for the forked-horned bug. The filter plate allows the bug's excrement to fall onto the top of the conveyor, automatically separating the excrement from the bugs for easy subsequent cleaning. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the breeding box of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is an enlarged view of section A of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the storage cylinder of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the air duct structure of this utility model.
[0022] In the diagram: 1. Breeding box; 2. Conveyor; 3. Humidifier; 4. Feed storage cylinder; 5. Air duct; 6. Air box; 7. Electric push rod; 8. Feed trough; 9. Water tank; 10. Filter plate; 11. Temperature and humidity sensor; 12. Motor; 13. Heating wire; 14. Drying box; 15. Fan; 16. Screw conveyor rod; 17. Sealing plug; 18. Lifting frame; 19. Spring. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model 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 utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0024] Please see Figure 1 , 2 As shown in Figures 3, 4, and 5, this utility model provides a technical solution: an automated breeding device for *Triplophysa fasciata*, comprising: a breeding box 1 with ventilation holes on the top; a feed cylinder 4 fixedly connected to the middle of the breeding box 1, a spiral conveying rod 16 disposed inside the feed cylinder 4, the spiral conveying rod 16 being able to rise, fall, and rotate inside the feed cylinder 4, a sealing plug 17 for sealing the feed cylinder 4 being rotatably installed at the bottom of the spiral conveying rod 16, a driving unit disposed at the top of the feed cylinder 4 for driving the spiral conveying rod 16 to rise, fall, and rotate; an environmental adjustment unit disposed outside the breeding box 1 for heating, drying, and humidifying the interior of the breeding box 1; a filter plate 10 fixedly connected to the interior of the breeding box 1, and a conveyor 2 installed inside the breeding box 1 and below the filter plate 10.
[0025] It should be noted that a PLC controller is provided in this embodiment. A door is rotatably connected to one side of the breeding box 1. A fluorescent lamp is installed inside the breeding box 1, and a feeding port is installed on the top of the feeding cylinder 4. A top cover is installed on the top of the feeding port. Feed is added into the inside of the feeding cylinder 4. Under the action of the timer and the controller, the drive unit drives the screw conveyor 16 to move downward, so that the sealing plug 17 at the bottom of the screw conveyor 16 separates from the bottom of the feeding cylinder 4. The screw conveyor 16 conveys the material inside the feeding cylinder 4 downward. The environmental adjustment unit heats, dehumidifies, and humidifies the inside of the breeding box 1 to adjust the internal temperature and humidity. The manure falls onto the top of the conveyor 2 through the filter plate 10. Under the action of the timer, the conveyor 2 periodically conveys the manure on the top outward.
[0026] In one embodiment, the drive unit includes a lifting frame 18 that is vertically slidably mounted on the top of the storage cylinder 4. A spring 19 is sleeved on the outside of the lifting frame 18. A motor 12 is fixedly connected to the top of the lifting frame 18. The output end of the motor 12 is fixedly connected to the spiral conveying rod 16. A feed trough 8 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the storage cylinder 4 through a bracket. An electric push rod 7 is fixedly connected to the top of the lifting frame 18. The output end of the electric push rod 7 is fixedly connected to the top of the breeding box 1.
[0027] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, when feeding is required, the controller controls the electric push rod 7 to retract, the electric push rod 7 drives the lifting frame 18 to move downward, the lifting frame 18 compresses the spring 19, the lifting frame 18 drives the motor 12 and the screw conveyor 16 to move downward, the screw conveyor 16 drives the sealing plug 17 downward to separate from the discharge port at the bottom of the storage cylinder 4, the motor 12 drives the screw conveyor 16 to rotate, thereby unscrewing the feed inside the storage cylinder 4 and letting it fall into the inside of the feed trough 8. After feeding is completed, the electric push rod 7 extends and drives the lifting frame 18 to move upward, thereby sealing the bottom of the storage cylinder 4 through the screw conveyor 16 and the sealing plug 17.
[0028] In one embodiment, the environmental adjustment unit includes a humidifier 3 fixed to one side of the breeding box 1, an air duct 5 fixed to the side of the breeding box 1 away from the humidifier 3, a wind box 6 connected to the breeding box 1 installed at one end of the bottom of the air duct 5, a fan 15 installed inside the wind box 6, and a temperature and humidity sensor 11 installed inside the breeding box 1.
[0029] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the humidifier 3 includes a water tank and an atomizing plate installed on one side of the water tank. When the temperature and humidity sensor 11 detects that the humidity inside the breeding box 1 is low, the controller controls the atomizing plate of the humidifier 3 to work, thereby atomizing the water inside the water tank. The water mist is used to humidify or cool the inside of the breeding box 1. When the internal humidity is high, the fan 15 draws air into the air duct 5. The drying box 14 is equipped with a desiccant and a filter. The air comes into contact with the desiccant inside the drying box 14 for dehumidification and drying. The dried air enters the breeding box 1 through the top of the air duct 5, thereby achieving drying and filtration inside the breeding box 1.
[0030] In one embodiment, a drying box 14 is inserted into the middle of the air duct 5, and the air outlet of the air duct 5 is connected to the breeding box 1 and is equipped with an electric heating wire 13.
[0031] It should be noted that in this embodiment, when a higher temperature is required inside the breeding box 1, the heating wire 13 is controlled to heat the air as it is discharged through the air duct 5, thereby heating the inside of the breeding box 1 with hot air.
[0032] In one embodiment, water tanks 9 are installed at the top four corners of the filter plate 10.
[0033] It should be noted that in this embodiment, a support frame is installed inside the water tank 9, an absorbent sponge is installed on the top of the support frame, and cotton thread is installed on the bottom of the absorbent sponge.
[0034] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "coaxial", "bottom", "one end", "top", "middle", "other end", "upper", "side", "top", "inner", "front", "center", "both ends", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0035] Furthermore, the terms “first,” “second,” “third,” and “fourth” are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as “first,” “second,” “third,” or “fourth” may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features.
[0036] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "setting", "connection", "fixing", "screw connection", etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal connection of two components or the interaction between two components. Unless otherwise explicitly limited, those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0037] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. An automated breeding device for the forked-horn bug, characterized in that: include: A breeding box with ventilation holes on the top (1); A storage cylinder (4) is placed in the middle of the breeding box (1). A spiral conveying rod (16) is provided inside the storage cylinder (4). A sealing plug (17) for sealing the storage cylinder (4) is installed at the bottom of the spiral conveying rod (16). A driving part is provided at the top of the storage cylinder (4) for driving the spiral conveying rod (16) to rise, fall and rotate. An environmental adjustment unit is located on the outside of the breeding box (1) and is used to heat, dry and humidify the inside of the breeding box (1). A filter plate (10) is placed inside the breeding box (1), and a conveyor (2) is installed inside the breeding box (1) and below the filter plate (10).
2. An automated breeding device for *Triplophysa fasciata* according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive unit includes a lifting frame (18) that is vertically slidably mounted on the top of the storage cylinder (4). A spring (19) is sleeved on the outside of the lifting frame (18). A motor (12) is fixedly connected to the top of the lifting frame (18). The output end of the motor (12) is fixedly connected to the spiral conveying rod (16).
3. An automated breeding device for *Triplophysa fasciata* according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom of the storage cylinder (4) is fixedly connected to the feed trough (8) by a bracket, and the top of the lifting frame (18) is fixedly connected to the electric push rod (7). The output end of the electric push rod (7) is fixedly connected to the top of the breeding box (1).
4. An automated breeding device for *Triplophysa fasciata* according to claim 1, characterized in that: The environmental adjustment unit includes a humidifier (3) fixed to one side of the breeding box (1). A duct (5) is fixed to the side of the breeding box (1) away from the humidifier (3). A wind box (6) connected to the breeding box (1) is installed at one end of the bottom of the duct (5). A fan (15) is installed inside the wind box (6).
5. An automated breeding device for *Triplophysa fasciata* according to claim 4, characterized in that: A drying box (14) is inserted into the middle of the air duct (5), and the air outlet of the air duct (5) is connected to the breeding box (1) and is equipped with an electric heating wire (13).
6. An automated breeding device for *Triplophysa fasciata* according to claim 1, characterized in that: The breeding box (1) is equipped with a temperature and humidity sensor (11).
7. An automated breeding device for *Triplophysa fasciata* according to claim 1, characterized in that: Water tanks (9) are installed at the four corners of the top of the filter plate (10).