Parasite incubator for pets
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202522210557.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-10-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-10-23
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-10-20
AI Technical Summary
[0003]现有寄生虫培养设备多为通用恒温培养箱或简易温箱改造而成，存在以下缺陷：培养条件（如温度、湿度、气体浓度）难以精确控制，不利于寄生虫的正常生长繁殖；观察不便，需要频繁打开培养箱，且内部光线不足需外接光源，干扰内部环境稳定性；交叉污染风险高，多种类寄生虫（如蠕虫与原虫）同时培养时，不同样本的气溶胶或代谢物可能通过空气循环混合，导致检测结果的误判
本技术方案适用于宠物寄生虫实验室的高效检测需求，同时为兽医工作者的临床诊断提供有力帮助；通过分区独立控温控湿、多模式气体调节及低干扰观察设计，确保寄生虫的正常生长繁殖，显著提高了培养成功率和观察效率；其中，独立培养区配置精准温控模块、宽幅湿控模块及灵活气体调节模块，配合双层中空钢化玻璃观察窗，实现了不同寄生虫种类的分区精准培养与低干扰实时监测，有效解决了传统设备环境控制精度低、交叉污染风险高及观察操作干扰大的技术问题。
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of veterinary parasite detection technology, and in particular to a parasite incubator for pets. Background Technology
[0002] In veterinary clinical diagnosis, accurate detection of parasitic diseases is crucial for animal health management and disease control. In vitro culture of parasites (such as nematodes, tapeworms, and protozoa) is a key step in laboratory diagnosis, requiring the simulation of the parasites' natural living environment (such as suitable temperature, humidity, and gas concentration) to promote their optimal growth and reproduction.
[0003] Existing parasite culture equipment is mostly modified from general-purpose constant temperature incubators or simple incubators, which has the following drawbacks: culture conditions (such as temperature, humidity, and gas concentration) are difficult to control precisely, which is not conducive to the normal growth and reproduction of parasites; observation is inconvenient, requiring frequent opening of the incubator, and the internal light is insufficient, requiring an external light source, which interferes with the stability of the internal environment; the risk of cross-contamination is high, when multiple types of parasites (such as worms and protozoa) are cultured at the same time, aerosols or metabolites from different samples may mix through air circulation, leading to misinterpretation of test results. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the problems existing in the background technology by proposing a parasite incubator for pets.
[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is a pet parasite incubator, including a box body and a control system; The inner side of the chamber has a culture chamber, and a vertical partition is set in the middle of the culture chamber. The culture chamber is divided into two independent culture areas by the vertical partition. Each of the two independent culture areas is equipped with an independent temperature control module, humidity control module and gas regulation module. The control system includes a main controller and two sub-controllers.
[0006] Preferably, the temperature control module includes a heating film, a semiconductor cooling chip, and a temperature sensor.
[0007] Preferably, the humidity control module includes an ultrasonic atomizer, a dehumidifying evaporator, and a humidity sensor.
[0008] Preferably, the gas regulation module includes an intake pipe, an exhaust pipe, an electromagnetic proportional valve, a gas sensor, and a check valve. The intake pipe and the exhaust pipe are both connected to the interior of the independent culture area on the corresponding side. The electromagnetic proportional valve and the check valve are respectively installed on the intake pipe and the exhaust pipe, and the gas sensor is installed on the inside of the independent culture area.
[0009] Preferably, the front of the enclosure is open and has two doors that are rotatably installed. Each door has an observation window, which consists of double-layered hollow tempered glass. LED cold light strips are installed on the inner sides of both doors, and the interlayer of the double-layered hollow tempered glass is filled with inert gas.
[0010] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial technical effects: This technical solution is suitable for the high-efficiency testing needs of pet parasite laboratories and provides strong support for clinical diagnosis by veterinarians. Through zoned independent temperature and humidity control, multi-mode gas regulation, and low-interference observation design, it ensures the normal growth and reproduction of parasites, significantly improving the success rate of culture and observation efficiency. The independent culture zone is equipped with a precise temperature control module, a wide-range humidity control module, and a flexible gas regulation module, combined with a double-layered hollow tempered glass observation window, realizing zoned precise culture and low-interference real-time monitoring of different parasite species. This effectively solves the technical problems of low environmental control accuracy, high risk of cross-contamination, and large interference during observation and operation of traditional equipment. Attached Figure Description
[0011] Figure 1 and Figure 2 All of these are schematic diagrams of the structure of this utility model; Figure 3 and Figure 4 All of these are schematic diagrams of the structure of the cabinet door after it is opened in this utility model.
[0012] Reference numerals: 1. Chamber; 2. Chamber door; 3. Vertical partition; 4. Independent culture area; 5. Heating film; 6. Semiconductor cooling chip; 7. Temperature sensor; 8. Ultrasonic atomizer; 9. Dehumidifying evaporator; 10. Gas inlet pipe; 11. Gas exhaust pipe; 12. Electromagnetic proportional valve; 13. Gas sensor; 14. Observation window; 15. LED cold light strip; 16. Main controller; 17. Sub-controller; 18. Check valve; 19. Humidity sensor. Detailed Implementation
[0013] like Figures 1-4 As shown in the figure, the pet parasite incubator proposed in this embodiment includes a box body 1 and a control system; The inner side of the chamber 1 has a culture chamber, and a vertical partition 3 is set in the middle of the culture chamber. The culture chamber is divided into two independent culture areas 4 by the vertical partition 3. Each of the two independent culture areas 4 is equipped with an independent temperature control module, humidity control module and gas regulation module.
[0014] The temperature control module includes a heating film 5, a semiconductor cooling chip 6, and a temperature sensor 7. The temperature control module controls a temperature range of 5-50℃ with an accuracy of ±0.5℃ to adapt to the optimal growth temperature of different parasites (e.g., 28℃ for Ascaris lumbricoides larvae and 25℃ for Trichinella spiralis larvae). The humidity control module includes an ultrasonic atomizer 8, a dehumidifying evaporator 9, and a humidity sensor 19. The humidity control module controls a humidity range of 30-90%RH with an accuracy of ±3%RH, maintaining humidity within the 30-90%RH range (e.g., 70%RH for Ascaris lumbricoides larvae culture area and 60%RH for Toxoplasma gondii culture area). The gas regulation module includes an intake pipe 10, an exhaust pipe 11, an electromagnetic proportional valve 12, a gas sensor 13, and a one-way valve 18. In the incubator, both the intake pipe 10 and the exhaust pipe 11 are connected to the interior of the corresponding independent culture zone 4. The electromagnetic proportional valve 12 and the one-way valve 18 are respectively installed on the intake pipe 10 and the exhaust pipe 11. The gas sensor 13 is installed inside the independent culture zone 4. The gas regulation module is used to regulate the O2 and CO2 concentrations in the air in the incubator. The control accuracy of O2 is 0-21%, and the control accuracy of CO2 is 0-20%, realizing the simulation of anaerobic (<0.5% O2, 5%-10% CO2) or microaerophilic (5% O2, 5%-10% CO2) environment. The control system includes a main controller 16 and two sub-controllers 17. The two sub-controllers 17 are used to regulate the environmental parameters in the two independent culture zones 4 respectively.
[0015] The front of the enclosure 1 is open and has two rotating doors 2. Each door 2 has an observation window 14, which consists of double-layered hollow tempered glass. LED cold light strips 15 are installed on the inner sides of both doors 2. The interlayer of the double-layered hollow tempered glass is filled with inert gas. The LED cold light strips 15 have a color temperature of 4000K and their brightness is adjustable. The inner surface of the observation window 14 is coated with an anti-fog coating. With the above structure, the observer can adjust the brightness of the light source through the touch panel without opening the door, reducing environmental interference. The inner side of the observation window is also coated with an anti-fog coating to prevent condensation from affecting the clarity of observation.
[0016] In practice, the independent functional modules of each independent culture area 4 are configured as follows: Temperature control module: It includes a heating film 5 at the bottom of the culture zone 4, a semiconductor cooling chip 6 at the top, and a temperature sensor 7. It uses a PID algorithm to precisely control the temperature range of 5-50℃ with an accuracy of ±0.5℃. For example, when culturing Ascaris lumbricoides larvae, the sub-controller 17 sets the temperature to 28℃±0.5℃ (the optimal growth temperature for Ascaris lumbricoides larvae); when culturing Toxoplasma gondii, the sub-controller 17 sets the temperature to 37℃±0.5℃ (the optimal growth temperature for Toxoplasma gondii). The coordinated operation of the heating film 5 and the semiconductor cooling chip 6, with real-time feedback from the temperature sensor 7, ensures that the temperature fluctuation range does not exceed ±0.5℃.
[0017] The humidity control module includes an ultrasonic atomizer 8 and a dehumidifying evaporator 9, and works with a humidity sensor 19 to control the humidity range to 30-90%RH with an accuracy of ±3%RH. For example, the sub-controller 17 in the Ascaris lumbricoides larvae culture area 4 sets the humidity to 70%RH±3%RH (the optimal humidity for Ascaris lumbricoides larvae growth), and the sub-controller 17 in the Toxoplasma gondii culture area 4 sets the humidity to 60%RH±3%RH (the optimal humidity for Toxoplasma gondii reproduction). The ultrasonic atomizer 8 releases fine water mist into the culture area 4 through the humidification chamber to increase humidity, while the dehumidifying evaporator 9 activates the dehumidification function when the humidity is too high. The humidity sensor 10 monitors in real time and feeds the data back to the sub-controller 17, achieving precise control.
[0018] Gas regulation module: It includes an inlet pipe 10 and an exhaust pipe 11 connected to an external gas source (such as an oxygen or carbon dioxide cylinder). The inlet pipe 10 is equipped with an electromagnetic proportional valve 12 to regulate the O2 / CO2 concentration, and the exhaust pipe 11 is equipped with a one-way valve 18, which works in conjunction with a gas sensor 13 to monitor (O2 0-21%, CO2 0-20%). For example, for parasites requiring an anaerobic environment, such as certain anaerobic protozoa, the sub-controller 17 adjusts the O2 concentration to 0% and the CO2 concentration to 5% through the electromagnetic proportional valve 12; for parasites requiring a microaerophilic environment, such as some nematodes, the sub-controller 17 adjusts the O2 concentration to 5% and the CO2 concentration to 5%. The gas sensor 13 monitors the gas composition in the culture area 4 in real time to ensure that the concentration is stable within the set range, and the one-way valve 18 on the exhaust pipe 11 prevents external air backflow from interfering with the internal environment.
[0019] This embodiment takes the simultaneous culture of Ascaris lumbricoides larvae in the left culture area 4 and Trichinella spiralis larvae in the right culture area 4 as an example: 1. Zone initialization: The main controller 16 sends a command to the sub-controller 17 to set the temperature of the left culture zone 4 to 28℃, the humidity to 70%RH, and the gas concentration to O25% / CO25% (microaerobic environment); and the temperature of the right culture zone 4 to 25℃, the humidity to 80%RH, and the gas concentration to O20% / CO25% (anaerobic environment).
[0020] 2. Environmental Maintenance: In the left-side culture zone 4, the heating film 5 and the semiconductor cooling chip 6 work together to stabilize the temperature at 28℃±0.5℃, while the ultrasonic atomizer 8 moderately humidifies to 70%RH±3%RH. In the right-side culture zone 4, the heating film 5 and the semiconductor cooling chip 6 stabilize the temperature at 25℃±0.5℃, while the ultrasonic atomizer 8 humidifies to 80%RH±3%RH. Simultaneously, the electromagnetic proportional valve 12 adjusts the CO2 ratio in the air intake pipe 10 to 5%. The gas sensors 13 and humidity sensors 10 in each zone provide real-time data feedback, and the sub-controller 17 dynamically adjusts the operating status of the heating film 5, the semiconductor cooling chip 6, the ultrasonic atomizer 8, and the electromagnetic proportional valve 12.
[0021] 3. Observation and Testing: Experimenters can directly observe the changes in the color and state of the culture medium containing parasites in each culture zone 4 through the independent observation window 14 on the front of the chamber 1, indirectly judging the growth and proliferation of parasites and providing preliminary detection basis for experimenters. There is no need to open the door during observation. The brightness and color temperature of the LED cold light source 15 can be adjusted to 4000K close to natural light through the touch panel. There is no heat radiation interference environment. The double-layer hollow tempered glass interlayer is filled with inert gas for effective heat insulation. The inner anti-fog coating avoids condensation from blurring the field of vision and ensures clear observation.
[0022] The embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. Various changes can be made within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present invention.
Claims
1. A pet parasite incubator, characterized in that, Includes the enclosure (1) and the control system; The inner side of the box (1) has a culture chamber, and a vertical partition (3) is provided in the middle of the culture chamber. The culture chamber is divided into two independent culture areas (4) by the vertical partition (3). Each of the two independent culture areas (4) is equipped with an independent temperature control module, a humidity control module and a gas regulation module. The control system includes a main controller (16) and two sub-controllers (17).
2. The pet parasite incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The temperature control module includes a heating film (5), a semiconductor cooling chip (6), and a temperature sensor (7).
3. A pet parasite incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The humidity control module includes an ultrasonic atomizer (8), a dehumidifying evaporator (9), and a humidity sensor (19).
4. A pet parasite incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gas regulation module includes an intake pipe (10), an exhaust pipe (11), an electromagnetic proportional valve (12), a gas sensor (13), and a one-way valve (18). The intake pipe (10) and the exhaust pipe (11) are both connected to the interior of the independent culture area (4) on the corresponding side. The electromagnetic proportional valve (12) and the one-way valve (18) are respectively installed on the intake pipe (10) and the exhaust pipe (11). The gas sensor (13) is installed on the inside of the independent culture area (4).
5. A pet parasite incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front of the enclosure (1) is open and has two doors (2) that are rotated. Each door (2) has an observation window (14) installed on it. The observation window (14) includes double-layer hollow tempered glass. LED cold light strips (15) are installed on the inner side of both doors (2). The interlayer of the double-layer hollow tempered glass is filled with inert gas.