KR102389125B1 - ICT-based insect breeding automatic system - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an information and communication technology (ICT)-based automatic insect breeding system, which comprises: an open-top breeding box (10) stacked and displayed in multiple stages at least in a breeding room and accommodating insects to be bred together with a flooring material; a sensing module (20) installed in the breeding room to measure growth information and environmental information of insects inhabiting the breeding box (10); an operation unit (30) built in the breeding room to change the growth environment of insects according to a signal; and a management server (40) analyzing the information input from the detection module (20) to automatically control the operation unit (30) according to growth conditions of insects. According to the present invention, the environment in the breeding room is automatically controlled according to the growth conditions of insects on the basis of ICT, so that management staff can be reduced, thereby reducing overall man-hours required for breeding. In addition, an optimal environment corresponding to the growth conditions of insects can be formed, thereby providing an effect of guaranteeing excellent growth and quality of insects. In addition, a manager can observe various information in the breeding room from a remote location in real-time, thereby providing an effect of enabling rapid response in case of an emergency.

Description

ICT-based insect breeding automatic system

The present invention relates to an insect breeding automation system based on information and communication technology, and more particularly, it can reduce management manpower by automatically adjusting the environment in the breeding room according to the growth conditions of insects based on information and communication technology. As a result, it is possible to reduce the overall man-hours required for breeding, as well as to create an optimal environment suitable for the growth conditions of insects, thereby ensuring excellent growth and quality of insects. It is related to an ICT-based automated insect breeding system that can be observed in real time in an emergency and can be quickly dealt with.

In general, insect breeding can be divided into an outdoor type breeding in a natural environment, and a living box type breeding in a plastic cage in a breeding room.

Most insect breeding in Korea is a living box type, and it is difficult to provide optimal growth conditions because the boxes are covered with covers or stacked with each other.

For example, if the ventilation of the breeding room is poor, oxygen decreases and the concentration of carbon dioxide and ammonia gas increases.

In addition, there is a problem that not only the feed intake decreases due to the increase in humidity, but also respiratory diseases occur, which ultimately leads to a decrease in the egg production rate and an increase in the mortality rate.

In other words, the majority of domestic insect breeding is still having difficulties in mass production because it has a modern production method.

Recently, a mass production unmanned system combining optimal growth information of insects and Information & Communication Technology is being applied.

Such a system is expected to improve the growth and quality of insects by automatically managing the optimum temperature and humidity required for insect growth activities.

Above all, it is expected to significantly reduce labor costs compared to the existing manual method, as well as increase annual production.

Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-1677274 (Title of the invention: Temperature and ventilation control system and control method of insect breeding grounds) Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2021-0102002 (Title of the invention: Image recognition and breeding cage module-based factory-type insect breeding system for mass production)

The present invention has been proposed to solve the above problems. Based on information and communication technology, it is possible to reduce the management manpower by automatically adjusting the environment in the breeding room according to the growth conditions of insects based on information and communication technology. As an optimal environment suitable for the growth conditions of insects is possible, excellent growth and quality of insects can be guaranteed. The purpose is to provide an ICT-based automated insect breeding system that can respond quickly.

The present invention relates to an automated insect breeding system based on information and communication technology, comprising: an upper open breeding box that is stacked and displayed at least in a breeding room and accommodates insects to be breeded together with a flooring material; a sensing module installed in the breeding room to measure growth information and environmental information of insects inhabiting the breeding box; an operation unit built in the breeding room to change the growth environment of insects according to a signal; and a management server for automatically controlling the operation unit according to the growth conditions of insects by analyzing the information input from the sensing module.

At this time, the breeding box according to the present invention, a square bottom plate having a predetermined area to accommodate the flooring material and insects; a wall plate protruding at a predetermined height for each edge of the bottom plate to provide a breeding space, but extending and protruding in an L-shaped contour shape at each corner to provide a passage so that the breeding space is exposed to the outside in a multi-layered state; a support plate extending horizontally outward from the top of the wall plate to support stacking in multiple stages and guiding the user to hold it by hand; a laminated plate protruding downward for each support piece of the extended and protruding wall plate to provide a lamination groove; a bottom rib protruding in a predetermined pattern on the bottom surface of the bottom plate to increase durability to prevent deformation and damage; It is characterized in that it is formed with; the wall plate ribs are arranged to protrude at a predetermined distance between the outer surface of the wall plate and the wall plate and the laminate to increase durability to prevent deformation and damage.

In addition, the wall plate according to the present invention is characterized in that it is formed to be inclined at a predetermined angle toward the outside so that the area of the breeding space is gradually widened toward the upper side to block the escape of insects.

In addition, the laminated board according to the present invention is characterized in that the area of the lamination groove is gradually widened toward the lower side, and is inclined at a predetermined angle toward the outside so that the supporting plate is accommodated.

In addition, the bottom rib according to the present invention may include: linear protrusions arranged to protrude diagonally in opposite directions at a predetermined distance from the bottom surface of the bottom plate; It is characterized in that it is formed by; circular protrusions arranged to protrude with a predetermined diameter at each portion where the linear protrusions intersect on the bottom surface of the bottom plate.

In addition, the detection module according to the present invention, one or more cameras installed in the breeding room to photograph the insects inhabiting the breeding box in real time; One or more temperature sensors installed in the breeding room to measure the internal temperature in real time; At least one humidity sensor installed in the breeding room to measure the internal humidity in real time; It is characterized in that any one or two or more of them are configured in combination.

In addition, the operating unit according to the present invention, one or more installed in the breeding room to cool and warm the internal air to a set temperature according to a signal according to the cooling fan; One or more fans installed in the breeding room to circulate external/internal air according to a signal; At least one sprayer installed in the breeding room to spray water or spray mist according to a signal; a window opener installed on the built-in window of the breeding room to open or close the window according to a signal; It is characterized in that any one or two or more of them are configured in combination.

In addition, the management server according to the present invention, the input unit connected to the detection module and wired / wireless to receive growth information and environment information; a driving unit connected to the operation unit by wire/wireless to convert it into a recognizable signal and transmit a control signal; a control unit that compares the information received in the input unit with preset reference information and generates an operation signal to the driving unit; a display for outputting the information received in the input unit and the operation signal of the driving unit as image information recognizable by an administrator; and a storage unit for grouping and storing the information received in the input unit and the operation signal of the driving unit by date and time.

In addition, the control unit according to the present invention, when the temperature received from the temperature sensor is lower than the reference temperature range, operates the cold/hot air blower as a hot air blower until it reaches the reference temperature range, and when it is higher than the reference temperature range, the reference temperature range is reached Circulate the outside/internal air by operating a cold fan or a fan or a window opener until When the humidity is higher than the standard humidity range, a fan or a window opener is operated to circulate the external/internal air.

In addition, the management server according to the present invention, the communication unit for transmitting the information received in the input unit and the operation signal of the driving unit in real time to the manager's mobile terminal connected through a private communication network; characterized in that it is further configured.

First, the present invention can reduce the management manpower by automatically adjusting the environment in the breeding room according to the growth conditions of insects based on information and communication technology, thereby reducing the overall man-hours required for breeding. Excellent growth and quality of insects can be guaranteed by creating an optimal environment suitable for growth conditions, and since the manager can observe various information of the breeding room in real time from a remote location, it is possible to respond quickly in case of emergency.

Second, the present invention forms the box in which insects are bred with a safety structure that prevents deformation or damage even by vibration or shock, so that a high lifespan with excellent durability can be expected, and multi-stage stacking is possible with the boxes interlocked with each other This has the effect of maximizing the space utilization of the breeding room because it can be safely displayed regardless of the stacking height.

In addition to the above-described effects, the specific effects of the present invention will be described together while describing specific details for carrying out the invention below.

1 is a conceptual diagram showing the overall insect breeding automation system according to the present invention.
2 is a perspective view showing the breeding box of the insect breeding system according to the present invention from the front.
3 is a perspective view showing the breeding box of the insect breeding system according to the present invention from the bottom.
4 is a cross-sectional view showing the main part of the breeding box of the insect breeding system according to the present invention.
5 is a cross-sectional view showing a structure in which breeding boxes of the insect breeding system according to the present invention are stacked in multiple stages.
6 is a block diagram illustrating an automated insect breeding system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a block diagram illustrating an automated insect breeding system according to another embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a real product showing the breeding box of the insect breeding system according to the present invention from the bottom.

Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present document will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this is not intended to limit the technology described in this document to specific embodiments, and it should be understood that various modifications, equivalents, and/or alternatives of the embodiments of this document are included. In connection with the description of the drawings, like reference numerals may be used for like components.

In addition, expressions such as "first," "second," used in this document may modify various elements regardless of order and/or importance, and in order to distinguish one element from another element, It is used only and does not limit the corresponding components. For example, 'first part' and 'second part' may represent different parts regardless of order or importance. For example, without departing from the scope of the rights described in this document, the first component may be named as the second component, and similarly, the second component may also be renamed as the first component.

In addition, terms used in this document are used only to describe specific embodiments, and may not be intended to limit the scope of other embodiments. The singular expression may include the plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, may have the same meanings as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art described in this document. Among terms used in this document, terms defined in a general dictionary may be interpreted with the same or similar meaning as the meaning in the context of the related art, and unless explicitly defined in this document, ideal or excessively formal meanings is not interpreted as In some cases, even terms defined in this document cannot be construed to exclude embodiments of the present document.

The present invention relates to an insect breeding system based on information and communication technology. of the insect breeding system.

First, the breeding box 10 according to the present invention is formed in an upper open type as shown in FIG. 1 to accommodate the insects to be breeded together with the flooring material, and is stacked and displayed in multiple stages in the breeding room.

This breeding box 10 has a bottom plate 11, a wall plate 12, a support plate 13, a laminate plate 14, a bottom rib 15, and a wall plate rib 16, as shown in FIGS. It has an integrally formed structure.

The bottom plate 11 is formed in a rectangular shape with a predetermined area that can accommodate the flooring material and insects.

The wall plate 12 protrudes at a predetermined height for each edge of the bottom plate 11 to provide a breeding space S therein.

Here, it is preferable that the wall plate 12 is inclined outwardly so that the area of the breeding space S gradually widens toward the upper side.

This wall plate 12 blocks the external departure of insects inhabiting the breeding space (S) and increases durability.

At this time, the edge portion of the wall plate 12, when viewed in a plan view, protrudes in an L-shaped contour shape.

That is, when viewed from the front and the side, the wall plate 12 is formed in a V-shaped outline shape, and a passage through which the breeding space S is exposed to the outside is provided at each center of the corner.

The support plate 13 horizontally extends and protrudes from the top of the wall plate 12 toward the outside by a predetermined width.

The support plate 13 induces the user to hold it by hand while supporting it to be stacked in multiple stages.

The laminated plate 14 extends downward for each support piece 13 of the wall plate 12 that extends and protrudes in an L-shaped contour shape.

That is, the laminated plate 14 is provided with a laminated groove 14a for accommodating the supporting plate 13 of the other breeding box 10 between the wall plates 12 .

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 5, multi-stage stacking is possible in a state in which the breeding boxes 10 are engaged with each other, so that they can be safely displayed irrespective of the stacking height.

Here, it is preferable that the laminated plate 14 is inclined at a predetermined angle toward the outside so that the area of the laminated groove 14a is gradually widened toward the lower side.

The bottom rib 15 protrudes in a predetermined pattern on the bottom surface of the bottom plate 11 to increase durability to prevent deformation and damage.

The bottom rib 15 may be formed in a pattern in which linear protrusions 15a and circular protrusions 15b are arranged.

For example, the linear protrusions 15a may be arranged to protrude in an X-shape intersecting diagonally in opposite directions at a predetermined distance from the bottom surface of the bottom plate 11 .

And the circular protrusions 15b may be arranged to protrude from the bottom surface of the bottom plate 11 with a predetermined diameter at each intersection of the linear protrusions 15a.

The wall plate ribs 16 are arranged to protrude at a predetermined interval between the outer surface of the wall plate 12 and the wall plate 12 and the laminated plate 14 to increase durability to prevent deformation and damage.

Here, the wall plate rib 16 formed on the outer surface of the wall plate 12 is formed in a triangular shape adjacent to the support plate 13 .

And the wall plate rib (16) formed between the wall plate (12) and the laminated plate (14) is formed with a lower part cut to accommodate the support plate (13) of the other breeding box (10).

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 8 , the connecting rib 14b connects and supports the wall plate 12 and the laminated plate 14 , and a plurality of the connecting ribs 14b are formed to have a predetermined length in the longitudinal direction of the connecting rib 14b. The length is shorter than the vertical length of the lamination groove 14a, and the lower surface of the connecting rib 14b comes into contact with the upper surface of the support plate 13 to serve as a stopper.

The lower portion of one side of the connecting rib 14b is formed with a slide protrusion 14c with a predetermined length on the outer surface of the wall plate 12 to reduce the contact area when inserting the support plate 13 to facilitate sliding insertion, It makes the lamination and separation operation easy.

In addition, the lower end of the connecting rib 14b is in contact with the upper surface and the side surface of the support plate 13 in a 'L' shape.

Due to the bottom rib 15 and the wall plate rib 16 as described above, it guarantees a high lifespan with excellent durability that can prevent deformation or damage even in case of vibration or shock.

The convection outlet 17 has an open upper portion, and has a trapezoidal shape of upper and lower narrows.

The convection outlet 17 is formed with both sides of the support plate 13 and the top surface of the wall plate 12 as an interface, and serves as a vent to circulate air when the insect breeding box 10 is stacked. The growth status can be seen as an eye, and when necessary, it also serves as a food inlet.

Next, the sensing module 20 according to the present invention is installed in the breeding room as shown in FIG. 1 to measure growth information and environmental information of insects inhabiting the breeding box 10 .

As shown in FIG. 6 , the detection module 20 may include a camera 21 , a temperature sensor 22 , and a humidity sensor 23 .

One or more cameras 21 are installed in the breeding room to photograph the insects inhabiting the breeding box 10 in real time.

One or more temperature sensor 22 and humidity sensor 23 are installed in each breeding room to measure the internal temperature and moisture content in real time.

That is, the camera 21 and the temperature/humidity sensors 22 and 23 are connected to the management server 40 by wire/wireless and transmit measured information in real time.

Then, the operation unit 30 according to the present invention is built in the breeding room as shown in FIG. 1 to change the growth environment of insects according to a signal.

As shown in FIG. 6 , the operation unit 30 may include a cold/hot air fan 31 , a ventilator 32 , a sprayer 33 , and a window opener 34 .

One or more hot and cold blowers 31 are installed in the breeding room, and operate according to a signal from the management server 40 to adjust the internal temperature to a set temperature.

One or more ventilators 32 are installed on the ceiling or wall in the breeding room, and operate according to a signal from the management server 40 to circulate external/internal air.

The sprayer 33 is installed on the ceiling in the breeding room, and operates according to a signal from the management server 40 to spray water or spray mist.

The window opener 34 is installed on the built-up window of the breeding room, and performs an operation of opening or closing the window according to a signal from the management server 40 .

Here, like the window opener 34, a door opener that opens and closes the entrance door of the breeding room may be configured.

Finally, the management server 40 according to the present invention automatically controls the operation unit 30 according to the growth conditions of insects by analyzing information input from the detection module 20 as shown in FIG. 1 .

The management server 40 may be built on a wall in the breeding room, may be built in another area far from the breeding room, or may be built inside the control panel.

In addition, the management server 40 may remotely control only a single breeding room, but may integrally control a plurality of breeding rooms distributed in the entire area.

That is, as shown in FIG. 6 , the management server 40 includes an input unit 41 , a driving unit 42 , a control unit 43 , a display 44 , and a storage unit 45 .

The input unit 41 is connected to the sensing module 20 by wire/wireless to receive growth information and environmental information.

That is, the input unit 41 receives the temperature and humidity information in the breeding room from the temperature/humidity sensors 22 and 23 together with the image information of the camera 21 .

The driving unit 42 is connected to the operation unit 30 by wire/wireless, converts it into a recognizable signal, and transmits an appropriate control signal.

That is, the driving unit 42 converts the digital signal generated by the control unit 43 into an analog signal recognized by the cold/hot air fan 31, the ventilator 32, the sprayer 33, and the window opener 34 to drive appropriate devices. .

The control unit 43 compares the information received in the input unit 41 with preset reference information and generates an operation signal to the driving unit 42 .

That is, when the temperature received from the temperature sensor 22 is lower than the reference temperature range, the cold/hot air blower 31 is operated as a hot air blower until the reference temperature range is reached.

Here, when the temperature is higher than the reference temperature range, the cooling fan 31 is operated as a cooling fan or the ventilation fan 32 or the window opener 34 is operated to circulate the external/internal air until the reference temperature range is reached.

And when the humidity received from the humidity sensor 23 is lower than the reference humidity range, the sprinkler 33 is operated until the standard humidity range is reached.

In addition, when the humidity is higher than the reference humidity range, the fan 32 or the window opener 34 is operated to circulate the external/internal air.

The display 44 outputs the information received by the input unit 41 and the operation signal of the driving unit 42 as image information recognizable by the manager.

That is, the display 44 displays the temperature/humidity in the breeding room along with the image captured by the camera 21 and the operating state of the cold/hot air blower 31, the fan 32, the sprayer 33, and the window opener 34. indicated as

Therefore, the manager can visually observe and review the information displayed on the display 44, so that he can respond quickly in case of an emergency.

The storage unit 45 stores the information received in the input unit 41 and the operation signal of the driving unit 42 in groups by date and time.

That is, the storage unit 45 provides information necessary for improving the insect breeding system by accumulating all input/output information important for breeding insects.

Above all, since the accumulated information can be traced back in the event of a breakdown or accident, it is possible to quickly identify the breakdown and accident and respond to and supplement it.

In this case, the management server 40 may further configure the communication unit 46 connected to the private communication network as shown in FIG. 7 to induce the administrator's access to the mobile terminal.

The communication unit 46 transmits the information received by the input unit 41 and the operation signal of the driving unit 42 to the manager's mobile terminal.

Therefore, the manager can check the status of the breeding room in real time even if he is located in another place or while moving.

In the above, preferred embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, but the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, and it is common in the technical field to which the present invention pertains without departing from the gist of the present invention as claimed in the claims. Various modifications may be made by those having the knowledge of, of course, and these modified embodiments should not be individually understood from the technical spirit or perspective of the present invention.

S: breeding space
10: breeding box
11: Sole plate
12: wallboard
13: base plate
14: laminate
14a: laminated groove
14b: connecting rib
14c: sliding projection
15: bottom rib
15a: linear protrusion
15b: round protrusion
16: wall plate rib
20: detection module
21: camera
22: temperature sensor
23: humidity sensor
31: hot and cold blower
32: ventilator
33: atomizer
34: window opener
40: management server
41: input unit
42: driving unit
43: control
44: display
45: storage
46: communication department

Claims (6)

There is an insect breeding system based on information and communication technology,
an upper open breeding box 10 that is stacked and displayed at least in a breeding room and accommodates insects to be breeded together with a flooring material;
a sensing module 20 installed in the breeding room to measure growth information and environmental information of insects inhabiting the breeding box 10;
an operation unit 30 built in the breeding room to change the growth environment of insects according to a signal;
Including; including,;
The breeding box 10,
a prismatic bottom plate 11 having a predetermined area capable of accommodating the flooring material and insects;
Each edge of the bottom plate 11 protrudes to a predetermined height to provide a breeding space (S), but the breeding space (S) is exposed to the outside in a multi-stage stacked state by extending and protruding in an L-shaped contour shape for each corner portion. A wallboard 12 to provide;
a support plate 13 extending horizontally outward from the top of the wall plate 12 to support stacking in multiple stages and guiding the user to hold it by hand;
a laminate plate (14) extending downward for each support piece (13) of the wall plate (12) extending and protruding to provide a lamination groove (14a);
a bottom rib 15 protruding in a predetermined pattern from the bottom surface of the bottom plate 11 to increase durability to prevent deformation and damage;
The outer surface of the wall plate 12 and the wall plate ribs 16 are arranged to protrude at a predetermined interval between the wall plate 12 and the laminated plate 14 to increase durability to prevent deformation and damage;
The wall plate 12 is
ICT-based insect breeding automation system, characterized in that the area of the breeding space (S) is formed to be inclined at a predetermined angle toward the outside so that the area of the breeding space (S) is gradually widened upward to block the departure of insects.
delete The method according to claim 1,
The laminated plate 14 is
The area of the lamination groove (14a) is gradually widened toward the lower side and is inclined at a predetermined angle toward the outside so that the support plate (13) is accommodated,
The bottom rib 15 is,
Linear protrusions 15a protruding from the bottom surface of the bottom plate 11 at a predetermined distance and arranged to protrude obliquely in opposite directions;
a circular protrusion (15b) protruding from the bottom surface of the bottom plate (11) with a predetermined diameter at each intersection of the linear protrusions (15a);
ICT-based insect breeding automation system, characterized in that formed with
The method according to claim 1,
The detection module 20,
One or more cameras installed in the breeding room to photograph the insects living in the breeding box 10 in real time;
One or more temperature sensors installed in the breeding room to measure the internal temperature in real time (22);
One or more humidity sensors installed in the breeding room to measure the internal humidity in real time (23);
Any one or a combination of two or more,
The operation unit 30,
At least one cooling fan installed in the breeding room to adjust the internal temperature to a set temperature according to a signal (31);
One or more fans installed in the breeding room to circulate external/internal air according to a signal (32);
One or more sprayers installed in the breeding room to spray water or spray mist according to a signal (33);
A window opener (34) installed on the built-in window of the breeding room to open or close the window according to a signal;
ICT-based insect breeding automation system, characterized in that any one or two or more of them are combined.
5. The method according to claim 4,
The management server 40,
an input unit 41 connected to the sensing module 20 by wire/wireless to receive growth information and environment information;
a driving unit 42 connected to the operation unit 30 by wire/wireless to convert it into a recognizable signal and transmit a control signal;
a control unit 43 that compares the information received in the input unit 41 with preset reference information and generates an operation signal to the driving unit 42;
a display 44 for outputting the information received in the input unit 41 and the operation signal of the driving unit 42 as image information recognizable by an administrator;
a storage unit 45 for storing the information received in the input unit 41 and the operation signal of the driving unit 42 by date and time period;
ICT-based insect breeding automation system, characterized in that it consists of
6. The method of claim 5,
The control unit 43,
When the temperature received from the temperature sensor 22 is lower than the reference temperature range, the cold/hot air blower 31 is operated as a hot air blower until the reference temperature range is reached. (31) is operated as a cooling fan, or a fan (32) or window opener (34) is operated to circulate external/internal air,
When the humidity received from the humidity sensor 23 is lower than the reference humidity range, the sprinkler 33 is operated until it reaches the reference humidity range, and when it is higher than the reference humidity range, the fan 32 or window opener 34 An ICT-based insect breeding automation system that circulates external/internal air by operating a

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