KR101396182B1 - Apparatus for treatment organic matter using diptera insect - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an apparatus for treating diposed organic materials using a dipteria insect which feeds on organic materials. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the apparatus for treating diposed organic materials using a dipteria insect includes: a main body; a larva container which can be drawn from the main body and contains organic materials a larva of the dipteria insect feeds on; a collection box which is located on an upper part of the larva container and can be drawn from the main body; a corridor which is inclined and extends from the larva container to the collection box to enable a mature larva to pass through the corridor; an imago dome which is located on the top of the main body and includes an activity space and a spawning area where an imago spawns. The imago which hatched in the collection box immigrates to and then stays in the activity space.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to an apparatus for treating an organic matter using a flyworm insect,

The present invention relates to an apparatus for treating an abandoned organic matter using a flyworm insect which feeds an organic matter.

Fly-screened insects that feed on organic matter are in the spotlight as one of the biological treatment methods for the abandoned organic matter. For example, the larvae (BSF larva) of domestic animals are fed with organic garbage produced by farm households, and the feces left by the larva are recycled as compost. In addition, attempts have been made to obtain antimicrobial substances by using chemical components emanating from larvae, and to use them in the fields of medicine and cosmetics.

Since the amount of organic matter consumed by individual larvae is not so large, a large number of larvae are required for treating large amounts of organic matter using larvae. In farmhouses where large amounts of organic matter such as livestock fodder are generated daily, large places and large facilities are required for biological organic matter treatment using larvae.

On the other hand, households and restaurants produce less organic matter, ie food waste, than farmers. There has been a suggestion to reduce the amount of food waste emitted from each household or restaurant in a densely populated residential environment. One such conventional technique is a food drying and grinding apparatus. Food waste contains a lot of water and is easily decayed and heavy. Most of the drying and grinding apparatus uses an electric heater to evaporate the moisture contained in the food waste, and finely pulverize the lump with an electric motor. The disadvantage of this type of treatment device is that the amount of food waste is greatly reduced, but the electric power consumed by the use of the heater or the electric motor is large.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2010-0000253 (January 16, 2010)

The present invention aims at achieving a biological treatment of organic matter that is abandoned while raising flyworm insects utilizing abandoned organic matter as a food.

It is also space-intensive and can be kept continuously through multiple generations for use in places with limited space, such as homes and restaurants.

Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides, as an embodiment, a food processing apparatus comprising a main body, a larva box capable of being drawn out from the main body and containing organic matter to be fed to the larva of the insect, A movable path through which a mature larva is allowed to slant so as to extend from the larva box to the collecting box and an activity space in which adult larvae hatching from the collecting box move on the upper part of the main body, The present invention proposes an apparatus for treating an organic matter using a flyworm insect including an adult dome having scattered spots formed therein.

Wherein the transfer passage is communicated with the inside of the collecting box mounted on the main body and the other end is connected to the upper end of the lower ramp when the larva box is mounted on the main body, And an upper ramp connected to the upper ramp.

Further, at least one trap hole may be formed in the lower ramp or the upper ramp so that the immature larvae are removed from the larva and dropped into the larva.

On the other hand, the bottom of the larvae box is made of a mesh net, and the water outlet that can be taken out to the outside of the main body can be provided under the larva box.

And a protruding protrusion protruding from the inner wall along the open upper end of the larva box to prevent release of the larva that climbs along the inner wall may be formed.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the biological treatment of food waste is possible by using a larva of a flyworm insect. In addition, the larvae eat and excrete can be used as compost, adult or pupa can be used as feed and research materials for other pets. In addition, from the larva to the adult, the whole life cycle of the insect is continuous, and the continuous treatment device can be operated even if the larva is not newly supplied every time. Also, it can be manufactured in small size, so it is easy to operate in home or restaurant.

The effects of the present invention will be clearly understood and understood by those skilled in the art, either through the specific details described below, or during the course of practicing the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an apparatus for treating organic matter using a flyworm insect according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
Fig. 2 is a perspective view explaining the embodiment shown in Fig. 1. Fig.
Figure 3 is a schematic perspective view of a larva box employed in the embodiment shown in Figure 1;
FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a larva box and a movement path employed in the embodiment shown in FIG. 1; FIG.
Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of the embodiment shown in Figure 1;
FIG. 6 is a sectional view showing the use state of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1; FIG.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Reference will now be made in detail to the embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. It should be noted, however, that the same reference numerals are used for the same or similar components throughout the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and, therefore, are not to be construed as limiting the technical spirit of the invention. It is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited by any of the details of the description to those skilled in the art from the standpoint of a person skilled in the art that any or all of the drawings shown in the drawings are not necessarily the shape,

The subject of the present invention is a flyworm insect, which grows in the course of eggs, larvae, pupae, and adults. For example, a flyworm insect may be an American hominid or the like.

FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 show an apparatus 100 for treating organic matter using a flyworm insect according to an embodiment of the present invention. An organic substance treatment apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a main body 1, a larval pack 2, a collecting box 3, a moving passage 4, and an adult adult dome 5.

Referring to FIG. 1, an assembled treatment apparatus 100 is provided with an adult adult dome 5 on an upper part of a main body 1, and a larva box 2 and a collecting box 3 are mounted on the main body 1. In addition, a water receptacle 6 is attached to the lower part of the larva box 2.

The adult dome 5 located at the upper part of the processing apparatus 100 is made of a transparent material so that the inside can be observed. The interior of the adult dome 5 is an empty space. In this space, alienated adults stay in the pupa, and adult matings and spawning occur.

In the inner space of the adult adult dome 5, a bowl 52 for feeding water or food to an adult, and a scattering seat 53 for scattering adults are formed. In the drawing, it is proposed that the scattering plate 53 and the intermediate plate 51, which blocks the lower end of the adult dome of the vessel 52, are provided.

In another embodiment, not shown, the bowl can be fastened directly to the inner wall of the adult dome. Water or food can be dropped into the vessel 52 through a sloping wall mounted on the outer wall of the adult dome.

On the upper portion of the adult dome 5, a door (door) capable of opening and closing is provided. By opening the door 55, the user can easily access the adult dome 5. For example, the scattering block (B) described later can be installed or replaced in the scattering part (53) without lifting the adult dome. You can also replace the bowl or clean the internal space.

Referring to FIG. 2, the middle plate 51 is configured to cover the opened top of the main body 1. The adult plate dome 5 is provided on the intermediate plate 51 so that the intermediate plate 51 divides the internal space of the adult dome 5 and the internal space of the main body 1. [

The intermediate plate (51) is formed with a scattering part (53) which is depressed downward. The lower part of the scattering part 53 is opened, and the scattering block B is placed in the scattering part 53. The scattering block (B) is made of wood, a synthetic resin material, a nonwoven fabric or the like.

In the scattering block B, a plurality of through holes are vertically penetrated. The scattering block B inserted into the scattering spot 53 may be more derived or recessed than the intermediate plate by varying the height of the scattering block B while preparing various kinds of scattering blocks.

Adults staying in the adult dome 5 are scattered in the scattering block B after mating, and a fresh larva that has just awakened descends down the through hole of the scattering block B and descends to the lower portion of the main body 1.

Here, the material of the scattering block (B), the size and spacing of the through holes, etc. are selected in consideration of the scattering characteristics of the parasitic insects.

The collection box 3, the larva box 2, and the water tray 6 are sequentially mounted on the main body 1 at different elevations. A space for accommodating the collection box 3 is formed at one side of the main body 1 so as to be recessed. On the inner side wall of this space, a moving passage 4 to be described later is connected.

The collecting box 3 is in the form of a box with an open top and is detachably mounted on the main body 1. On the inner wall surface of the collecting box 3, a hole 31 communicating with the moving passage 4 is formed.

When the collection box 3 is mounted on the main body 1, the collection box 3 is communicated with the interior of the adult dome 5 through the through hole 54 of the intermediate plate 51. So that adult imitators emerging from the collecting box 3 can move from the collecting box 3 to the inside of the adult dome 5 through the through-holes.

The larvae box (2) is mounted at a lower position than the collection box (3). The larvae box (2) is in the form of an open top, and is pulled out and detachable from the main body (1) like a drawer. A mesh net (21) is mounted on the bottom of the larva box (2). The mesh network 21 allows the water from the organic matter contained in the larvae box 2 to flow down.

In another embodiment not shown, if the water tray is not provided, the bottom of the larva box may be a simple flat plate clogging up and down rather than a mesh net.

Since the larva box 2 can be taken out from the main body 1, the user can store the food of the larva, such as food waste, in the larva or easily collect the excreted body after the feeding of the larva.

The transfer passage 4 extends from the larva box 2 to the inside of the collection box 3 and is provided as a passage through which the larva immediately before becoming a pupa is moved.

Some flyworms are fully mature and have a habit of locating high places nearer to their fables. Specifically, it is known that the larvae of Dongae and so on have a habit of climbing up to a high place on a slope at a certain angle just before the fable, and then entering the pupa stage.

Using the larvae of the larvae, a feeding passage 4 extending from the larvae box 2 to the collecting box 3 located at a high position is formed so as to feed the mature larvae to the collecting box 3 Can be collected.

In the illustrated embodiment, the moving passage 4 includes a lower ramp 41 and an upper ramp 42. The lower inclined path 41 is fixed to the inner wall surface of the larva box 2. 2 and 3, the lower inclined path 41 is fixed to the inner surface of the larva box 2 in the shape of a tube having a semicircular cross section.

Although not shown, a fitting protrusion is formed on the inner surface of the larva box, and a fitting groove corresponding to the fitting protrusion is formed on the lower inclination path so that the lower inclination path can be detachably fixed to the larva box. In this case, a lower ramp having a slope suitable for the characteristics of the parasitic insects to be raised can be selected and assembled.

The upper end of the lower inclined path 41 does not protrude higher than the upper end of the larva box 2. The lower inclined path 41 does not interfere with the other part of the main body 1 when the larva box 2 is drawn out from the main body 1. [

At the upper end of the larva box 2, there is formed a protruding protrusion 22 for preventing the larvae from climbing on the wall surface and leaving the larva box 2. The protruding jaw 22 protrudes from the inner wall along the upper edge of the larva box 2 and a hole 221 is formed at a portion overlapping the lower ramp 41 to allow the larval to pass therethrough.

2 and 4, the upper inclined path 42 is shown in the form of a pipe having one end fixed to a wall surface of a main body forming a space in which the collecting box 3 is accommodated. Thereby, one end of the upper inclined path 42 communicates with the inside of the collecting box 3. The other end of the upper ramp 42 is in communication with the upper end of the lower ramp 41 provided in the larva box 2 when the larva box 2 is fully inserted into the main body 1 and is properly mounted. 4 and 5, as the larvae box 2 is mounted on the main body 1, the upper ramp 42 and the lower ramp 41 function as one moving path 4 .

The other end of the upper ramp 42 connected to the lower ramp 41 is not formed lower than the upper end of the larva box 2 and thus does not interfere with the insertion and withdrawal of the larva box 2.

In the figure, the upper ramp 42 has the form of a pipe having a circular cross section, but may have a semi-circular cross section like the lower ramp.

In the illustrated embodiments, one of the moving passages 4 is provided on each of the left and right sides. The pair of transfer passages (4) allow the larvae to climb through the left or right transfer passages to the collection box, thereby preventing the larvae from leaning to one side and increasing the chance that the larva will migrate to the collection box.

In addition, the inclination angles of the lower inclined roads 41 provided on the left and right sides of the larva box 2 are different from each other. 3, the lower slope 41 located at the right side of the drawing has a gentle slope, and the lower end of the lower slope 41 is positioned close to the front end of the larva box 2. The lower slope 41 on the left side is a steep slope, Is located near the center of the box (2). Whereby the front end portion of the larva box 2 and the larvae growing at the center thereof can move along the lower inclined path 41.

Although not shown, only one transfer passage 4 may be provided, or three or more transfer passages may be provided depending on the size of the processing apparatus 100. [

At least one trap hole 43 is formed in the lower inclined path 41 or the upper inclined path 42 so as to allow immature larvae to escape from the larva again into the larva box 2 with an additional configuration that can be omitted. In the figure, a plurality of trap holes 43 are formed at regular intervals on both the lower inclined path 41 and the upper inclined path 42.

The trap hole 43 prevents the larva that has not yet grown to a sufficiently large size, that is, immature larvae, from moving to the collection box 3 through the transfer passage 4. Immature larvae climb up the transfer passage (4) and fall off without falling over the trap hole (43), thereby preventing immature larvae from entering the collection box.

At this time, the size of the larva collected in the collection box can be adjusted by changing the size of the trap hole (43). The size and shape of the trap hole can also vary depending on the type of parasitic insects that are raised.

In a further additional construction, a mesh net 21 is provided at the bottom of the larva box 2 and a water receiver 6 which can be taken out to the outside can be mounted under the larva box 2. As a result, it is possible to remove some amount of the organic matter (E) supplied to the food, that is, the moisture contained in the food waste.

On the other hand, in FIG. 5, a blower 7 and an air duct 71 are provided on one side of the main body 1. The air blower 7 and the air duct 71 are for discharging the air inside the main body 1 to the outside to remove odor and the like from the organic material. Particularly, the air duct 71 is used for discharging odor or the like outside the building when the processing apparatus 100 is installed in the interior space.

Hereinafter, the operation of the processing apparatus will be described with reference to the drawings.

The user opens the larva box 2 and inputs the organic matter E to be treated, such as food waste. In addition, the larvae that have been sold in the first use are put together.

The larvae grow to feed on organic matter (E). Water which is excessively contained in the organic matter (E) is collected through the mesh net (21) down to the water receptacle (6) for active activity of the larva. Therefore, the larvae can take organic matter with proper moisture, and it is possible to prevent asphyxiation of the larva due to excessive water.

Also, by operating the lighting means 8 provided on the ceiling of the adult dome 5, the temperature in the processing apparatus can be maintained at a certain level or more. Although not shown, a temperature sensor and a control module according to the measured temperature may be provided for the operation of the illumination means 8. [

On the other hand, when the internal temperature of the main body rises excessively as in the summer, the temperature inside the main body 1 can be lowered by operating the blower 7. When the organic matter (E) fed to the food is wet food waste, it evaporates water on the surface, which is a main means for properly cooling the inside of the body.

As the larva matures, when the time comes to become a pupa, the larva travels in search of higher places. The mature larva is moved up to the high place in succession along the lower ramp 41 and the upper ramp 42, and eventually moves to the inside of the collection box 3.

Inside the collecting box (3), the larva turns into a pupa, and alien becomes adult. The collecting box (3) can be taken out to the outside as needed. For example, a portion can be removed from the collection box (3) to maintain a suitable adult number or to utilize a pupa or mature larva for other uses.

Adults who have remained in the collecting box 3 usually have a property of flying to a higher place and therefore exit the collecting box through the through hole 54 of the intermediate plate 51 forming the ceiling of the collecting box 3 .

Adults stay in the inner space of adult adult dome (5) and mate. At this time, various means for forming environmental conditions for mating such as using the lighting means 8 of a specific wavelength may be utilized. In addition, water or food is supplied to the adults in the adult dome (5) so that adults can live there.

The adult matings spawn on the scattering block (B) placed in the scattering site (53). The larvae hatching from the scattered eggs descend through the through holes according to the smell of the food that rises in the through holes of the scatter block (B), and fall down to the larva box (2) containing the organic matter (E) do. The larvae grow as they feed on organic matter.

As described above, the processing apparatus 100 proposed by the present invention allows all the processes from the birth of the larva to the post-mating scattering in one device. Thus, if the supply of organic matter is done in time, it is possible to biological treat the continuous organic matter.

In addition, the involvement of the user can be minimized in the generation of insects. In the conventional art, it was required to have a structure capable of raising only adult to larvae, or to manually collect eggs scattered by eggs and to transfer them directly onto organic matter again.

On the other hand, the larvae box (2) and the collection box (3), which are opened and closed by a drawer, are easily operated with a small device such as a home or a restaurant. It is easy to put garbage in the larva box almost every day in general households. In addition, when the larva box is opened, the flying adult is prevented from escaping to the outside.

The transparent adult dome (5) provides insight into insects by making it possible to observe the interior, and has an educational effect for students.

Adult larvae or pupae obtained from the collection box (3) can be used for medical research and can be used for edible or pet food.

100: Processing device
1: Body
2: larva box, 21: mesh mesh, 22: protruding jaw, 221: hole
3: collection box, 31: hole
4:
41: lower ramp, 42: upper ramp, 43: trap hole
5: adult dome
51: Middle plate, 52: Bowl, 53: Spawning spot, 54: Through ball, 55: Door
B: Scatter block, 6: Drain. 7: blower, 71: air duct
8: Lighting means. E: organic matter

Claims (5)

main body;
A larva box capable of being drawn out from the main body and containing organic matter to be fed to larvae of a paralytic insect;
A collecting box located at an upper portion of the larva box and capable of being drawn out from the body;
A transfer passage for slidably leading the mature larva from the larva box to the collecting box; And
And an adult dome forming an activity space in which the adult hatching in the collecting box moves and staying in the upper part of the main body, wherein a scattering spot for scattering the adult is formed,

The moving passage
A lower ramp slantingly fixed to the larva box,
And an upper ramp which is connected to the upper end of the lower ramp when the larva box is mounted on the main body,

The lower ramp or the upper ramp
At least one trap hole is formed so that the immature larvae are withdrawn and dropped back into the larva box
An apparatus for treating organic matter using a flyworm insect. delete delete The method of claim 1,
The bottom of the larva box is made of mesh mesh,
Below the larvae box, there is provided a water reservoir capable of taking out the water that has passed through the mesh network and being able to be taken out to the outside of the main body
An apparatus for treating organic matter using a flyworm insect. The method of claim 1,
A protruding protrusion protruding from the inner wall along the open upper end of the larva box to prevent the larvae from escaping along the inner wall is formed
An apparatus for treating organic matter using a flyworm insect.

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