A ladybug breeding device

Abstract

This invention belongs to the field of insect breeding technology, and specifically relates to a breeding device for ladybugs. It includes a transparent box with an opening at the bottom front, through which a waste collection box is snapped. The side walls of the transparent box have through grooves, within which feeding trays are hinged. A partition is located in the middle of the feeding trays. A lid is tightly fitted to the top of the transparent box, with a water trough at the right end of the lid. This invention features interchangeable feeding trays on both sides of the transparent box and a pull-out waste collection box at the bottom. During daily feeding, fresh food is placed on the outer end of the feeding tray, and then the box is rotated 180° to allow fresh food to enter while old food is removed, facilitating localized cleaning. The waste collection box can be quickly removed to clean up excrement. A humidity maintenance system, consisting of a humidity sensor, an ultrasonic atomizing plate, and a programmable switch, significantly reduces the workload of feeding.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of insect breeding technology, specifically a breeding device for ladybugs. Background Technology

[0002] Predatory ladybugs, belonging to the Coccinellidae family of the order Coleoptera, are natural enemies of pests such as aphids, playing a very important role in pest control. They are one of the effective natural enemies for controlling various pests in agriculture, forestry, fruit trees, and vegetables. Therefore, in recent years, the biological control of pests caused by aphids and other pests using predatory ladybugs has been widely applied. When using predatory ladybugs for biological control, a large number of predatory ladybugs need to be bred.

[0003] When raising ladybugs in a rearing box, feeding them live aphids usually requires the presence of the host plant's branches and leaves. This serves two purposes: firstly, it provides food for the aphids, ensuring their survival and improving the freshness of their food; secondly, the addition of branches and leaves increases the humidity inside the rearing box, providing a suitable living environment for the ladybugs. After about a day, the branches and leaves typically wilt, and the presence of dead aphids and ladybug excrement often leads to an unpleasant odor in the rearing box, making it difficult for the user to clean and increasing the difficulty and workload of feeding.

[0004] Therefore, we propose a ladybug breeding device to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0006] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a ladybug breeding device, which solves the problems mentioned in the background section.

[0007] (II) Technical Solution

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model specifically adopts the following technical solution:

[0009] A ladybug breeding device includes a transparent box with an opening at the bottom front, through which a waste collection box is snapped. The two side walls of the transparent box have through grooves, within which feeding trays are hinged. A partition is located in the middle of the feeding tray. A lid is tightly fitted to the top of the transparent box, and a water trough is located at the right end of the lid. A humidity sensor is installed at the bottom of the water trough, and an ultrasonic atomizing plate is installed inside the water trough. A lithium battery and a programmable switch are installed at the top of the water trough, and the lithium battery, humidity sensor, and ultrasonic atomizing plate are all electrically connected to the programmable switch. A flow outlet is located on one side of the water trough.

[0010] Furthermore, the feeding tray is disc-shaped, and a cylindrical head is provided in the center of the bottom surface of the feeding tray.

[0011] Furthermore, the inner bottom surface of the through groove is provided with a sleeve, and the sleeve and the cylindrical head are fitted together.

[0012] Furthermore, a damping shaft is installed in the sleeve and is hinged to the cylindrical head through the damping shaft.

[0013] Furthermore, the lid is provided with ventilation holes, which are located on its front, back, sides and top surface.

[0014] Furthermore, the water tank is provided with an assembly cavity, in which the lithium battery and the programmable switch are both installed.

[0015] Furthermore, the top of the water tank is provided with a water inlet, and a plug is snapped onto the water inlet.

[0016] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0017] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a ladybug breeding device with the following beneficial effects:

[0018] This invention features interchangeable feeding trays on both sides of a transparent box and a pull-out waste collection box at the bottom. During daily feeding, fresh food is placed on the outer end of the feeding tray, and then rotated 180° to allow fresh food to enter while old food exits the box, facilitating localized cleaning. The waste collection box can be quickly removed to clean up excrement. Furthermore, a humidity maintenance system comprised of a humidity sensor, an ultrasonic atomizing plate, and a programmable switch significantly reduces the workload of feeding. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a front view of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a partial top view of the present invention.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Transparent box; 2. Opening; 3. Waste collection box; 4. Through channel; 5. Feeding tray; 6. Partition; 7. Box lid; 8. Water tank; 9. Humidity sensor; 10. Ultrasonic atomizing plate; 11. Lithium battery; 12. Programmable switch; 13. Flow guide; 14. Cylindrical head; 15. Sleeve; 16. Damping shaft; 17. Vent hole; 18. Assembly cavity; 19. Water inlet; 20. Plug. 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] Example

[0025] like Figures 1-3 As shown in the figure, an embodiment of the present invention discloses a ladybug breeding device, including a transparent box 1. The bottom front side of the transparent box 1 has an opening 2, through which a waste collection box 3 is snapped. The two side walls of the transparent box 1 have through grooves 4, and a feeding tray 5 is hinged within each through groove 4. A partition 6 is provided in the middle of the feeding tray 5. A box cover 7 is tightly fitted to the top of the transparent box 1, and a water tank 8 is located at the right end of the box cover 7. A humidity sensor 9 is installed at the bottom of the water tank 8, and an ultrasonic atomizing plate 10 is installed inside the water tank 8. A lithium battery 11 and a programmable switch 12 are installed at the top of the water tank 8. Pool 11, humidity sensor 9, and ultrasonic atomizing plate 10 are all electrically connected to programmable switch 12. On both sides of the transparent box 1, there are interchangeable feeding trays 5, and the bottom has a pull-out waste collection box 3. When feeding each day, fresh food is placed on the outer end of the feeding tray 5, and then rotated 180° to move the fresh food in while the old food is moved out of the box, so that local cleaning can be carried out. The waste collection box 3 can be quickly pulled out to clean up excrement, etc. At the same time, the humidity sensor 9, ultrasonic atomizing plate 10 and programmable switch 12 constitute a humidity maintenance system, which greatly reduces the workload of feeding. A guide port 13 is provided on one side of the water tank 8.

[0026] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the feeding tray 5 is disc-shaped, and a cylindrical head 14 is provided in the center of the bottom surface of the feeding tray 5. The cylindrical head 14 is a connecting structure used for the installation of the feeding tray 5.

[0027] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the inner bottom surface of the through groove 4 is provided with a sleeve 15, and the sleeve 15 and the cylindrical head 14 are sleeved together. Through the cooperation between the sleeve 15 and the cylindrical head 14, the feeding tray 5 is assembled into the through groove 4.

[0028] like Figure 1As shown, in some embodiments, a damping shaft 16 is installed in the sleeve 15 and is hinged to the cylindrical head 14 through the damping shaft 16. The damping shaft 16, also known as a stepless hovering shaft, is a structure that can maintain a stable position at any angle while achieving smooth damped movement. Its core principle is to achieve hovering by balancing the damping force and static friction. No additional locking mechanism is required. The shaft can generate controllable damping force through the structure of friction plates, hydraulic oil or springs, and can counteract external loads. When an external force is applied, it is like adjusting the angle normally. The damping force of the shaft can move slowly, but when the external force disappears, the damping force and static friction together maintain the angle fixed.

[0029] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the box cover 7 is provided with vent holes 17, and the vent holes 17 are located on its front and rear sides and top surface. The vent holes 17 are used to maintain air circulation inside the box.

[0030] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the water tank 8 is provided with an assembly cavity 18, in which the lithium battery 11 and the programmable switch 12 are both installed. The assembly cavity 18 is used to provide installation space for the lithium battery 11 and the programmable switch 12. The programmable switch 12 is an automated device that controls the on / off of an independent circuit according to a preset program. The device consists of a control module, an actuator, and an input / output interface as its core components. It can receive signals from a host computer or sensor to drive the actuator. Users can connect to the device via Bluetooth on their mobile phones to set a timer program. It has functions for adjusting the timer function key, setting the on / off time, and saving data.

[0031] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the top of the water tank 8 is provided with a water inlet 19, and a plug 20 is snapped onto the water inlet 19. Water is added to the water tank 8 through the water inlet 19, and the plug 20 is used to seal the water inlet 19.

[0032] During use, there are interchangeable feeding trays 5 on both sides of the transparent box 1, and a pull-out waste collection box 3 at the bottom. When feeding each day, place fresh food on the outer end of the feeding tray 5, and then rotate it 180° to move the fresh food in while moving the old food out of the box, so that local cleaning can be carried out. The waste collection box 3 can be quickly removed to clean up excrement. At the same time, a humidity maintenance system is formed by a humidity sensor 9, an ultrasonic atomizing plate 10 and a programmable switch 12 (the humidity sensor 9 is used to monitor the ambient humidity in the box in real time, and the ultrasonic atomizing plate 10 uses the principle of electronic high-frequency oscillation to break up liquid water molecules into micron-level water mist, which is then guided into the box from the guide port 13. The spraying time can be set to spray automatically for 10 seconds every 6 hours). This greatly reduces the workload of feeding.

[0033] In summary, the transparent box 1 has interchangeable feeding trays 5 on both sides and a pull-out waste collection box 3 at the bottom. When feeding each day, fresh food is placed on the outer end of the feeding tray 5, and then rotated 180° to move the fresh food in while the old food is moved out of the box, which allows for local cleaning. The waste collection box 3 can be quickly removed to clean up excrement. At the same time, the humidity sensor 9, the ultrasonic atomizing plate 10 and the programmable switch 12 constitute a humidity maintenance system, which greatly reduces the workload of feeding.

[0034] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A ladybug breeding device, comprising a transparent box (1), characterized in that: The transparent box (1) has an opening (2) at the bottom front side, and a waste collection box (3) is snapped into the opening (2). The two side walls of the transparent box (1) have through grooves (4), and a feeding tray (5) is hinged in the through grooves (4). A partition (6) is provided in the middle of the feeding tray (5). The top of the transparent box (1) is tightly fitted with a box cover (7), and a water tank (8) is provided at the right end of the box cover (7). A humidity sensor (9) is installed at the bottom of the water tank (8), and an ultrasonic atomizing plate (10) is installed in the water tank (8). A lithium battery (11) and a programmable switch (12) are installed on the upper part of the water tank (8), and the lithium battery (11), humidity sensor (9) and ultrasonic atomizing plate (10) are all electrically connected to the programmable switch (12). A guide port (13) is provided on one side of the water tank (8).

2. The ladybug breeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding tray (5) is disc-shaped, and a cylindrical head (14) is provided in the middle of the bottom surface of the feeding tray (5).

3. The ladybug breeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner bottom surface of the through groove (4) is provided with a sleeve (15), and the sleeve (15) and the cylindrical head (14) are connected to each other.

4. A ladybug breeding device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The sleeve (15) is equipped with a damping shaft (16), and is hinged to the cylindrical head (14) through the damping shaft (16).

5. A ladybug breeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box cover (7) is provided with ventilation holes (17), and the ventilation holes (17) are located on its front and rear sides and top surface.

6. A ladybug breeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water tank (8) is provided with an assembly cavity (18), and the lithium battery (11) and the programmable switch (12) are both installed in the assembly cavity (18).

7. A ladybug breeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the water tank (8) is provided with a water inlet (19), and a plug (20) is snapped onto the water inlet (19).

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