DEVICE FOR RAISING EARTHWORMS Russian patent published in 1994 - IPC

FIELD: agriculture. SUBSTANCE: device has an overhead-track hoist with containers 4. Container 4 is fabricated from metal angle-pieces and reinforced polymer walls. Hollow perforated partitions divide the containers into sections and tiers. The mixer has an unloading auger provided with a jacket which is a turned-over chute. The drive ON/OFF mechanism is a spring-loaded disk mounted on the auger axle. The cart can move on guides perpendicular with the auger axle, and it is provided with a motor-operated winch. The device is provided with heaters and a temperature control unit. The chamber of removal of worms from earth is provided with a bath and solenoid valves mounted on the water supply and discharge pipes. There is also a floating chamber provided with a float and microswitch. EFFECT: higher efficiency. 5 cl, 9 dwg