Smart outdoor insect trap

Abstract

An exemplary embodiment of the present invention comprises a housing that forms the exterior of an insect trap and forms an inlet for insects to enter, a trap member provided inside the housing that kills insects that have entered the housing by applying an electric current, and a swipe module that removes insects attached to the trap member. The swipe module comprises a first member having one surface in contact with the trap member and moving along the longitudinal direction of the trap member, and a second member coupled with the first member to guide the movement of the first member. The first member is provided in a form that extends in the width direction of the trap member, thereby allowing it to move along the longitudinal direction of the trap member and remove insects.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a smart outdoor insect trap, and more specifically, to a smart outdoor insect trap equipped with a module that detects the carcasses of insects attached to the trap and automatically removes the carcasses. Background Technology

[0002] Pests, particularly blood-sucking insects such as mosquitoes, not only cause discomfort to the human body but also pose a serious threat to public health as vectors of various infectious diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, and Japanese encephalitis. Accordingly, there is a steadily increasing demand for devices to effectively capture and eliminate pests in various outdoor environments, including parks, campsites, and outdoor dining areas, as well as indoors.

[0003] Conventional outdoor insect traps primarily employ a method of luring pests using ultraviolet (UV) lamps or light sources of specific wavelengths, and then capturing and killing them through electric traps or suction fans.

[0004] However, conventional insect traps use lamps with a single wavelength or fixed brightness, failing to provide optimized attraction effects depending on the type of pest, time of day, and environmental conditions, and resulting in unnecessary power consumption. In outdoor environments, illuminance, humidity, and weather conditions fluctuate frequently, and the attraction effect can be reduced by ambient light sources such as streetlights and indirect lighting.

[0005] In addition, in devices that kill insects using electric traps, insect carcasses attached to the traps accumulate over time. This can cause not only hygiene issues with the device but also a decrease in electrical performance and the generation of unpleasant odors, and maintenance convenience may be reduced as the user must detach and clean it themselves.

[0006] Furthermore, conventional insect traps focus simply on attracting and eliminating pests, lacking the ability to digitize pest infestation data or optimize operations in conjunction with environmental conditions, and are insufficient for automatically cleaning by detecting the condition of carcasses attached to the electric trap in real time. Prior art literature

[65535] KR 2414803 B1 'Ingrown insect detection system' The problem to be solved

[0007] One of the various objectives of the present invention is to provide a smart outdoor insect trap that can automatically remove the carcasses by operating a swipe module by detecting the carcasses of pests attached to the trap in real time.

[0008] One of the various objectives of the present invention is to provide a smart outdoor insect trap that can control LED wavelengths in real time according to environmental conditions by utilizing public data to build information about pests into a data set. means of solving the problem

[0009] An exemplary embodiment of the present invention comprises a housing that forms the exterior of an insect trap and forms an inlet for insects to enter, a trap member provided inside the housing that kills insects that have entered the housing by applying an electric current, and a swipe module that removes insects attached to the trap member. The swipe module comprises a first member having one surface in contact with the trap member and moving along the longitudinal direction of the trap member, and a second member coupled with the first member to guide the movement of the first member. The first member is provided in a form that extends in the width direction of the trap member, thereby allowing it to move along the longitudinal direction of the trap member and remove insects.

[0010] The second member is provided with a lead screw and is coupled to the first member with a nut, so that the first member can move in the longitudinal direction of the trap member according to the rotation of the second member.

[0011] The apparatus further includes a third member for transmitting power to the second member, and the third member can provide rotational force to the second member.

[0012] The first member may extend in the width direction of the trap member symmetrically from the nut on both sides.

[0013] The first member may be provided with an insulating brush for friction with the surface of the trap member.

[0014] It may further include a plurality of lure lamps provided between the trap member and the inner surface of the housing, which irradiate light of a preset wavelength to lure the pest.

[0015] The above-mentioned induction lamp can change the wavelength of light it irradiates according to pre-entered data.

[0016] It may further include a collection unit provided at the bottom of the above housing to collect the carcasses of pests killed by the trap member.

[0017] It may further include a light sensor provided on one side of the third member to irradiate light for detecting pests captured in the trap member.

[0018] It may further include a control unit for controlling the operation of the above-mentioned swipe module, the above-mentioned inducing lamp, and the above-mentioned light sensor.

[0019] The above control unit can operate the swipe module at a predetermined cycle according to the input data.

[0020] The above control unit can change the wavelength of the induction lamp according to the input data.

[0021] Each of the features of the above-described embodiments may be implemented in combination in other embodiments, provided that such features do not contradict or are exclusive of other embodiments. Effects of the invention

[0022] According to various embodiments of the present invention, a smart outdoor insect trap can automatically remove the carcasses by operating a swipe module by detecting the carcasses of insects attached to the trap in real time.

[0023] According to various embodiments of the present invention, a smart outdoor insect trap can control LED wavelengths in real time according to environmental conditions by utilizing public data to build information about pests into a data set.

[0024] The effects of the present invention are not limited to those described above, and other unmentioned effects will be clearly recognized by a person skilled in the art from the description below. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0025] FIG. 1 is a drawing showing an insect trap installed according to exemplary embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of an insect trap according to exemplary embodiments of the present invention. FIGS. 3 and FIGS. 4 are drawings showing an insect trap according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the control sequence of an insect trap according to exemplary embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the control sequence of a swipe module according to exemplary embodiments of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0026] Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The following detailed description is provided to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of the methods, apparatuses, and / or systems described herein. However, this is merely illustrative and the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0027] In describing the embodiments of the present invention, detailed descriptions of known technologies related to the present invention are omitted if it is determined that such descriptions may unnecessarily obscure the essence of the invention. Furthermore, the terms described below are defined considering their functions in the present invention, and these definitions may vary depending on the intentions or practices of the user or operator. Therefore, their definitions should be based on the content throughout this specification.

[0028] The terms used in the detailed description are merely for describing embodiments of the invention and should not be limiting in any way. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, expressions in the singular form include the meaning of the plural form.

[0029] In this description, expressions such as “include” or “equipped” are intended to refer to certain characteristics, numbers, steps, actions, elements, parts or combinations thereof, and should not be interpreted to exclude the existence or possibility of one or more other characteristics, numbers, steps, actions, elements, parts or combinations thereof other than those described.

[0030] In addition, terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), (b), etc. may be used when describing the components of the embodiments of the present invention. These terms are used merely to distinguish the components from other components, and the essence, order, or sequence of the components is not limited by the terms.

[0031] FIG. 1 is a drawing showing the installation of an insect trap (1) according to exemplary embodiments of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of an insect trap (1) according to exemplary embodiments of the present invention.

[0032] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a smart outdoor insect trap (1) according to the present invention may include a housing (10), a trap member (20), an attractant lamp (40), a suction part (50), a collection part (60), a lower chamber (70), and a control part (90).

[0033] The housing (10) forms the exterior of the insect trap (1) and can form an inlet through which insects enter. The housing (10) is made of a dustproof, waterproof, heat-resistant, and corrosion-resistant material so as to respond to outdoor weather changes and protect the components provided inside. Specifically, the housing (10) can be configured in the shape of a rectangular prism extending downward, and the left and right housings (10) can be configured symmetrically with respect to a central axis.

[0034] The housing (10) may include an upper housing (11) and a lower housing (12). The upper housing (11) may include a trap member (20), an attracting lamp (40), and a control unit (90), and the lower housing (12) may include a suction unit (50), a collection unit (60), and a lower chamber (70). The upper housing (11) may be equipped with components that primarily function to attract and kill pests, and the lower housing (12) may be equipped with components that primarily function to collect the killed pests by suction or dropping.

[0035] The upper housing (11) and the lower housing (12) may be provided in a form in which the front portion is bent at a predetermined angle with respect to the central axis and connected. Accordingly, the outer surface shape of the upper and lower cases (110, 120), shielding portion (115), trap member (20), suction portion (50), and collection portion (60) configured in the upper housing (11) and the lower housing (12) may also be provided in a form bent at a predetermined angle.

[0036] The upper housing (11) may include an upper case (110) and a shielding part (115). The upper case is formed by connecting a first upper case (110a) and a second upper case (110b), and the first and second upper cases (110b) may be configured in a form bent at a predetermined angle with respect to a central axis. The first and second upper cases (110a, 110b) may each have holes of a certain shape arranged at predetermined intervals to form a passage through which pests are lured to the trap member (20).

[0037] The shielding portion (115) may include a first shielding portion (115a) and a second shielding portion (115b). The first and second shielding portions (115a, 115b) may be configured in a shape bent at a predetermined angle with respect to a central axis, similar to the shape in which the first and second upper cases (110a, 110b) are connected.

[0038] The first and second shielding sections (115a, 115b) each have a large hole formed therein, through which pests can be lured into the trap member (20). Additionally, a shield is formed in some areas to protect the user from the current flowing through the trap member (20), to control the induction path by transmitting the wavelength from the lure lamp (40) only to some areas, and to prevent the carcasses of pests killed by the trap member (20) from leaking out of the housing.

[0039] The lower housing (12) includes a suction part (50), a collection part (60), and a lower chamber (70), and may include a lower case (120) for isolating the collection part (60) and the lower chamber (70) from the outside. The lower case (120) may include a first lower case (120a) and a second lower case (120b), and the first and second lower cases (120a, 120b) may be connected by being bent at a predetermined angle.

[0040] Meanwhile, the trap member (20) can kill pests that have entered the housing using an electric current. The trap member (20) may have positive and negative rays spaced apart from each other and arranged parallel to each other, and each may be provided with the same shape.

[0041] In one embodiment, the trap member (20) may be configured in a grid shape or have a repeating shape in which power lines are drawn in and out at regular intervals on the same plane. The spacing at which power lines are formed can be configured in various ways and is not limited to a specific shape.

[0042] The trap member (20) may include a first trap member (20a) and a second trap member (20b). In one embodiment, the first and second trap members (20a, 20b) may be provided in a connected form that is bent at a predetermined angle. Due to the two bent surfaces, the collision area may be increased so that pests collide at various angles, and the light emitted from the attracting lamp (40) may be reflected at various angles, thereby improving the efficiency of attracting pests.

[0043] The lure lamp (40) may be provided between the trap member (20) formed on the front of the upper housing (11) and the inner surface of the upper housing (11). The lure lamp (40) may emit light of a wavelength to attract pests and may be provided in multiple numbers within the upper housing (11). The lure lamp (40) may be provided with an LED or similar light that emits a specific wavelength.

[0044] In one embodiment, the lure lamp (40) may include a first lure lamp (40a) and a second lure lamp (40b). The first lure lamp (40a) may be provided between the first trap member (20a) and the inner surface of the upper housing (11), and the second lure lamp (40b) may be provided between the second trap member (20b) and the inner surface of the upper housing (11). The first and second lure lamps (40a, 40b) may each be controlled to irradiate light of different wavelengths, and may be controlled to irradiate different wavelengths according to the time of appearance of pests according to the type of pest, based on data input to the control unit (90). Further details will be described later.

[0045] Additionally, the trap member (20) may also be provided on the inner surface of the upper housing (11). When a pest enters the housing (10) without coming into contact with the trap member (20) provided on the front of the upper housing (11), it can be captured in the vicinity of the lure lamp (40).

[0046] The control unit (90) is provided on the upper part of the upper housing (11) and can control the current flowing through the trap member (20), the type and intensity of the wavelength of the attracting lamp (20), and the output of the suction fan (55). The control unit (90) can receive pest-related data from the outside and can control the swipe module (30), the light sensor (80), etc. based on the previously input data. Further details will be described later.

[0047] The suction unit (50) can suck in pests lured into the housing or suck in carcasses killed in the trap member (20). In one embodiment, the suction unit (50) may include a fan (55). Due to the rotation of the fan (55), an airflow may be formed from the upper housing (11) toward the collection unit (60).

[0048] In one embodiment, the suction unit (50) may be equipped with a plurality of suction fans (55). Since the suction force may be applied differently depending on the size of the pest, some of the plurality of fans (55) may be configured to have a weak rotational force, and the others may be configured to have a strong rotational force. Specifically, referring to FIG. 2, the plurality of fans (55) may be provided in the first suction unit (50a) and the second suction unit (50b), respectively.

[0049] In addition, since the first and second trap members (20a, 20b) are connected in a bent shape, the airflow sucked in from the fan (55) is not formed in a straight line, but spreads along the surface of the trap member (20) along the bent shape, and the range for sucking in pests can be widened. Accordingly, the airflow is formed along the bent surface to prevent pests from escaping and can be sucked into the collection unit (60).

[0050] A collection unit (60) is provided at the bottom of a suction unit (50) so that a carcass killed by a trap member (20) or a pest sucked in by a suction unit (50) can be collected. The collection unit (60) may include a first collection unit (60a) and a second collection unit (60b), wherein the first collection unit (60a) is formed at the bottom of a first trap member (20a) and the second collection unit (60b) is formed at the bottom of a second trap member (20b).

[0051] In one embodiment, the first and second attracting lamps (40a, 40b) may each irradiate light of different wavelengths to attract different types of pests. Pests attracted by the irradiation light of the first attracting lamp (40a) may be attracted through the first trap member (20a) and may be collected in the first collection unit (60a) through the suction unit (50). Additionally, pests attracted by the irradiation light of the second attracting lamp (40b) may be attracted through the second trap member (20b) and may be collected in the second collection unit (60b) through the suction unit (50).

[0052] In another embodiment, the pests collected in the first and second collection units (60a, 60b) may be different depending on the type of pest sucked in through the suction unit (50). For example, among the plurality of suction fans (55), the fan (55) with weak rotational force may be connected to the first collection unit (60a), and the fan (55) with strong rotational force may be connected to the second collection unit (60b). Small pests with slow flight speeds, such as mosquitoes and gnats, may be collected in the first collection unit (60a), and relatively large pests with fast flight speeds, such as flies, may be collected in the second collection unit (60b).

[0053] That is, the pests captured by the first and second collection units (60a, 60b) may vary depending on their size, strength, behavioral pattern, and attraction wavelength, and may be easy to clean and maintain. Additionally, the collection unit (60) may be formed as a single unit and is not limited to the aforementioned embodiments.

[0054] The lower chamber (70) may be provided in the lower area of ​​the collection unit (60). The lower chamber (70) may be utilized as a space for various purposes. For example, a fan (55) for drying insect carcasses may be provided, batteries or electronic components may be stored, or a research insect specimen collection tray may be provided. Additionally, a control unit (90) may be provided in the area of ​​the lower chamber (70). The use of the lower chamber (70) is not limited to the examples described above.

[0055] FIGS. 3 and FIGS. 4 are drawings showing an insect trap (1) according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0056] The insect trap (1) according to the present invention may include a housing (10), a trap member (20), an attracting lamp (40), a swipe module (30), a collection unit, and a control unit (90).

[0057] The housing (10) may be provided in the form of a rectangular parallelepiped with a front surface formed as a flat plane. The housing (10) may be divided into an upper housing (11) and a lower housing (12), the upper housing (11) may include a trap member (20), a swipe module (30), and a control unit (90), and the lower housing (12) may include a collection unit (60).

[0058] The trap member (20) may have positive and negative rays spaced apart from each other and arranged parallel to each other, and each may be provided with the same shape. For example, the positive ray may be positioned in front of the negative ray, and the positive and negative rays may each be formed in a shape that is repeatedly folded at the top and bottom. The shape of the trap member (20) may vary depending on the size of the target pest, and may be provided in the form of a mesh according to the embodiment.

[0059] The first trap member (20a) and the second trap member (20b) may be provided in an extended form on the same plane. The trap shapes of the first trap member (20a) and the second trap member (20b) may be formed independently.

[0060] In one embodiment, a first trap member (20a) targeting small pests such as mosquitoes may be provided with positive and negative power lines in a dense mesh form, and a second trap member (20b) targeting large pests such as flies and moths may be provided with power lines in a straight line form extending in the longitudinal direction of the housing.

[0061] The attracting lamp (40) can be formed along the longitudinal direction of the housing (10) along the trap member (20) and can be provided between the trap member (20) and the inner surface of the housing (10). The attracting lamp (40) can be provided with a plurality of LEDs, and the plurality of attracting lamps (40) can each irradiate light of an independent wavelength.

[0062] In one embodiment, the first attracting lamp (40a) can emit a wavelength of about 350 to 380 nm, which is a core wavelength for attracting mosquitoes and common pests, and the second attracting lamp (40b) can emit an auxiliary wavelength of about 400 to 500 nm in the blue spectrum for some mosquitoes and flying insects to react to.

[0063] In another embodiment, the lure lamp (40) can be controlled to irradiate light of different wavelengths according to time intervals based on data input into the control unit (90). In one embodiment, light of a wavelength of about 400 to 500 nm can be irradiated to attract daytime active pests before sunset, and light of a wavelength of about 350 to 380 nm can be irradiated to attract nighttime active pests after sunset. At dusk or early dawn, light of a wavelength of about 380 to 420 nm, similar to light scattering, can be irradiated.

[0064] Meanwhile, the swipe module (30) is a device for removing pests attached to the trap member and may include a first member (31), a second member (33), and a third member (37). The swipe module (30) can clean the trap member (20) by having the first member (31), which is in contact with the surface of the trap member (20), move up and down along the second member (33). The swipe module (30) prevents pest carcasses from accumulating on the trap member (20) and preventing the current from flowing properly, and can automatically clean and maintain the trap member (20).

[0065] The first member (31) is coupled with a second member (33) formed in the longitudinal direction of the housing (10), and may include a first removal part (310a) provided on one side and a second removal part (310b) provided on the other side with the second member (33) as the central axis. The first and second removal parts (310a, 310b) have one surface in contact with the trap member and may be provided in correspondence with the configuration of the first and second trap members (20a, 20b). For example, when the first and second trap members (20a, 20b) are bent at a predetermined angle and connected, the first and second removal parts (310a, 310b) may also be bent at the same angle and coupled with the second member (33).

[0066] The first and second removal parts (310a, 310b) may be provided in a shape symmetrical to each other with respect to the second member (33) and may extend in the width direction of the trap member (20). The first and second removal parts (310a, 310b) may reciprocate in the up and down direction along the second member (33) and remove pests attached to the surface of the trap member (20).

[0067] In one embodiment, the first and second removal parts (310a, 310b) may be composed of insulating brushes for friction with the surface of the trap member (20). The brush may be formed of synthetic resin fibers with excellent wear resistance and elasticity, and may protrude to a certain length to contact the power grid. Due to the elasticity of the brush, it may conform to the shape of the power grid (flat, curved, grid, etc.), and the fibers of the brush may penetrate the space between the power grids to remove them. Additionally, the brush type may include metal wires to enhance the anti-static and scraping effects upon contact with the power grid, and maintenance may be convenient as it is easy to replace.

[0068] The second member (33) can be combined with the first member (31) to guide the movement of the first member (31). Specifically, the second member (33) may be provided as a lead screw and may include a nut (35) that moves up and down along the screw. The nut (35) may be fastened to the first member (31) with a fixing bracket or connected by a screw connection. The second member (33) may be provided with a length equal to the length at which the trap member (20) is formed.

[0069] In one embodiment, the first removal part (310a) may be screw-coupled to one side of the nut (35) so as to contact the surface of the first trap member (20a), and the second removal part (310b) may be screw-coupled to the other side of the nut (35) so as to contact the surface of the second trap member (20b). The nut (35) may move up and down by the rotation of the lead screw, and accordingly, the first and second removal parts (310a, 310b) may also move up and down to clean the surface of the trap member (20).

[0070] In another embodiment, the second member (33) may be provided as a linear actuator, and through more precise position control, it may be possible to enable repetitive up-and-down movement targeting a specific area of ​​the trap member (20).

[0071] The third member (37) may be configured as a motor that is provided on the upper part of the housing (10) and transmits power to the second member (33). In one embodiment, the motor transmits rotational force to rotate the lead screw, and as the nut (35) moves up and down, the brush may rub against the trap member. According to another embodiment, the second member (33) may be provided to be driven manually when the motor cannot be operated.

[0072] Additionally, sensors (not shown) for controlling the rotational movement of a motor may be provided at both ends of the second member (33). The sensors (not shown) detect when the first member (31) reaches an appropriate position at both ends while moving along the second member (33) and control the motor to stop, thereby preventing the first member (31) from moving out of the movement range of the second member (33).

[0073] At this time, the sensor (not shown) may include an electrical sensor or a mechanical sensor, etc. For example, a Hall IC may be used as an electrical sensor, which detects the magnetic field of a magnet to electrically detect the position where the first member (31) has moved and can control the rotational operation of the motor according to the corresponding signal. In addition, a limit switch may be used as a mechanical sensor, and when the first member (31) reaches both ends of the second member (33), a brush or interlocking member directly presses the switch to generate an on / off signal, thereby stopping the operation of the motor.

[0074] The sensor (not shown) may malfunction due to external environmental factors or foreign substances. To prevent this, a stopper (not shown) that mechanically limits excessive movement of the first member (31) may be further provided in the upper and lower movement area of ​​the swipe module (30). The stopper (not shown) may be formed of an elastic component, for example, by using a spring or utilizing a soft rubber-based material, so that the first member (31) can safely stop despite the sensor's malfunction.

[0075] The collection unit (60) can collect dead bodies killed by the trap member or dead bodies attached to the trap member (20) as they fall due to the operation of the swipe module (30). The collection unit (60) can be easily separated from the housing (10) to facilitate the collection or disposal of dead bodies, and according to the embodiment, it may be provided with a plurality of collection containers.

[0076] A light sensor (80) is provided on one side of the third member (37) and can irradiate light to detect pests captured in the trap member (20). The light sensor (80) irradiates an LED or infrared light toward the trap member (20) and can determine whether pests are attached by detecting a signal in which light is reflected or blocked by the carcasses of pests attached to the trap member (20).

[0077] In one embodiment, the light sensor (80) emits a light source toward the first and second trap members (20a, 20b) to detect light directly reflected by the pest, as well as scattered light that is scattered in various directions from the surface of the pest. The light sensor (80) can detect small pests or insects with transparent wings that are not detected by the direct reflected light, thereby effectively monitoring whether there are pests attached to the trap member (20).

[0078] Additionally, the light sensor (80) may be configured as an integrated unit comprising a light-emitting part (not shown) that irradiates a light source and a light-receiving part (not shown) that detects light, and depending on the embodiment, the light-emitting part (not shown) and the light-receiving part (not shown) may be provided in an opposing configuration facing each other. For example, if the light-emitting part (not shown) of the light sensor (80) is provided on one side of the third member (37), the light-receiving part (not shown) may be provided at the lower end of the trap member (20) so that the light source reaches in a straight line. Meanwhile, in the case of the light sensor (80) that detects scattered light, the area provided inside the housing (10) is not limited.

[0079] The control unit (90) can control the operation of the trap member (20), swipe module (30), lure lamp (40), and light sensor (80). Depending on the embodiment, the control unit (90) may be provided on one side of the upper or lower part of the housing (10) and may receive public data related to pests, such as pest appearance data by time period and mosquito forecast data.

[0080] In one embodiment, the control unit (90) may receive public data regarding the date of occurrence of the mosquito index, the waterfront mosquito index, the residential mosquito index, the park mosquito index, etc., in relation to the mosquito data. The public data related to the mosquito index may be a mosquito forecast for a specific area.

[0081] The control unit (90) can construct a data set based on pre-entered public data and actual data regarding the number of mosquitoes collected from the insect trap (1), time zone, location, etc. Specifically, the data can be refined based on the installation location of the insect trap (1), refined only data between approximately 3 to 5 years from the time of installation of the insect trap (1), or preprocessed by removing extreme values. The preprocessed data can be integrated by matching the actual data and public data based on the time zone, and stored in the cloud to control the insect trap (1).

[0082] The control unit (90) can control the amount of current flowing through the trap member (20) at different times, the type and intensity of the wavelength of the inducing lamp (40), the operation of the light sensor (80), and the operation of the swipe module (30) based on the above dataset.

[0083] In one embodiment, the current amount of the trap member (20) can be increased according to the size of the pest that appears during a predetermined time period, the operating frequency of the light sensor (80) can be increased during the time period when pests appear frequently, and the swipe module (30) can be activated when a pest is detected by the light sensor (80). Additionally, after the swipe module (30) is activated during the time period when pests appear frequently, the light sensor (80) can be activated secondarily to check for any remaining carcasses that were not removed from the trap member (20).

[0084] Additionally, the control unit (90) can automatically cut off the power to the trap member (20), the lure lamp (40), and the suction fan (55) while the swipe module (30) is operating. The control unit (90) detects a movement signal of the first member (31) or a motor drive signal of the third member (37) and controls the power supply to the components to be stopped when the swipe module (30) is operating.

[0085] The above power cut-off function can be automatically released at both ends of the second member (33), and when the swipe module (30) reaches a stop position, the power is restored so that the power to the trap member (20), the lure lamp (40), and the suction fan (55) can operate normally. This ensures safety so that no electric shock or mechanical accident occurs even if a user comes into contact near the swipe module (30), while allowing the basic functions of the insect trap (1) to be performed continuously.

[0086] FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the control sequence of an insect trap (1) according to exemplary embodiments of the present invention.

[0087] Referring to FIG. 5, the control steps of the insect trap (1) may include a data input step, a wavelength setting step, an insect killing step, and an insect carcass removal step.

[0088] The data input step (S1) may be a step in which the control unit (90) receives public data and constructs a data set. The control unit (90) may receive public mosquito index, weather information (temperature, humidity, precipitation, etc.), and location information from the outside. The control unit (90) may collect internal sensing data such as the number of mosquitoes captured by the collection unit, the number of dead insects attached to the trap member (20) via the light sensor (80), and the wavelength value of the lure lamp (40). The control unit (90) may integrate and analyze the external input data and internal sensing data to construct a data set and establish an operation plan for the insect trap (1) by time period.

[0089] In one embodiment, the inducing lamp (40) is operated during a time period when humidity is high and the moisture index is high, and the brightness of the inducing lamp (40), the cycle and number of times the swipe module (30) operates according to the time period, etc., can be determined.

[0090] The wavelength setting step (S2) can set the LED wavelength of the attracting lamp (40) for attracting pests. Based on the established data set, the LED wavelength can be adjusted according to the type and time of appearance of the pests, and the brightness and turning time of the attracting lamp (40) can be automatically adjusted according to the time of day, ambient light intensity, weather conditions, etc.

[0091] In one embodiment, when targeting nocturnal mosquitoes, if the conditions correspond to a high temperature and high humidity climate of 13 degrees or higher with weak winds and the time period from sunset to just before sunrise the next day, the attracting lamp (40) can be controlled to emit light of a wavelength of about 365 nm, which is most effective for attracting nocturnal mosquitoes.

[0092] In the insecticidal step (S3), when a pest is attracted by the attracting lamp (40), it can be captured and killed through the current flowing through the trap member (20). Based on the constructed data set, the amount of current flowing through the trap member (20) can be set according to the time period when pests appear frequently. The trap member (20) can be set so that current flows for a predetermined period during the time period when pests appear frequently, and can be controlled so that current flows only when the approach of a pest is detected during the time period when the frequency of appearance is low.

[0093] In one embodiment, a motion detection sensor (not shown) is additionally included during a time period when the frequency of pest appearance is low, so that current can flow temporarily to the trap member (20) only when the approach of a pest is detected.

[0094] The pest carcass removal step (S4) can remove the pest carcasses attached to the trap member (20) by operating the swipe module (30). The swipe module (30) can be set to operate automatically during a predetermined time period when the frequency of pest appearance is high based on a data set.

[0095] In one embodiment, the swipe module (30) may operate automatically at regular intervals during the time from sunset to sunrise. The third member (37) may have a timer set to provide power so that the swipe module (30) operates at predetermined intervals. Additionally, if a dead insect is detected by a periodically operating light sensor (80), the swipe module (30) may operate additionally.

[0096] FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the control sequence of a swipe module (30) according to exemplary embodiments of the present invention.

[0097] Referring to FIG. 6, the control sequence of the swipe module (30) may include a data input step (S10), an inducing lamp light-emitting step (S20), a trap member driving step (S30), a light sensor (80) irradiation step (S40), a third member (37) operation step (S50), and a swipe module (30) operation step (S60).

[0098] The data input step (S10) is a step in which the control unit (90) collects external input data and internal sensing information of the insect trap (1) to construct a data set, and can be performed in the same way as the data input step (S1) in the control step of the insect trap (1) described above. The external input data may include public data such as the insect trap index, temperature, humidity, time of day, and weather, and the internal sensing information may include the insect trapping status of the collection unit (60), the operating status of the lure lamp (40), the current value of the trap member (20), the operating cycle of the swipe module (30), etc.

[0099] Through the data input step (S10), the control unit (90) can set the operation start, operation cycle, and repetition intensity of the swipe module (30). In one embodiment, the control unit (90) can set the operation of the swipe module (30) to operate once every 30 minutes during a time when pests frequently appear according to public data, and during other times, the swipe module (30) can be set to operate only after a carcass is detected in the trap member by the operation of the light sensor (80).

[0100] In the lure lamp light-emitting step (S20), the wavelength, brightness, and light-emitting time of the lure lamp (40) can be set based on the established data set. Specifically, the operation of the lure lamp (40) to lure pests can be controlled by considering the time of day, the illuminance of the surrounding environment, weather conditions, etc.

[0101] In one embodiment, the lure lamps (40) may be provided in multiple numbers and each may be controlled independently. During the time period when various types of pests appear, each lure lamp may emit light of a different wavelength, and the intensity of the light emission may be adjusted according to the type of pest being targeted.

[0102] The trap member driving step (S30) may be a step in which the trap member (20) is driven to kill pests attracted along the wavelength of the attracting lamp (40). The control unit (90) may control whether the trap member (20) is operated, the duration of operation, the intensity of the current, etc., according to a data set.

[0103] In one embodiment, the trap member (20) can be continuously operated during the evening to early morning hours when pests frequently appear. The current intensity can be set to the average value of the current capable of killing pests based on the identified pest type data. For example, the average of the current value killing the smallest size gnats and the current value killing large individuals such as moths can be set as the basic current value. Additionally, when the trap member (20) is operated, the fan (55) of the suction unit (50) operates together to assist in sucking small individuals that are not killed by the trap member (20) into the collection unit (60), thereby increasing the efficiency of collection.

[0104] In another embodiment, during times when the frequency of pest appearance is relatively low, such as during the day, the trap member (20) may be activated only when the approach of a pest is detected. The approach of a pest can be identified through image recognition such as an infrared camera or a motion detection camera.

[0105] The light sensor (80) irradiation step (S40) allows the light sensor (80) to irradiate light onto the trap member to detect the captured insect carcasses. The light sensor (80) detects reflected light and scattered light to determine whether the carcasses are attached, and can determine the degree of attachment through the intensity of the scattered light. The light sensor (80) may be equipped with a light-emitting part (not shown) and a light-receiving part (not shown) as an integrated unit.

[0106] In one embodiment, the light sensor (80) can irradiate light on its own and detect light scattered or reflected from the insect carcasses attached to the trap member (20) to determine the degree of attachment of the carcasses. In this case, the degree of attachment of the carcasses can be quantified by comparing the brightness of the currently detected scattered light with the reference brightness in a state where there are no carcasses at all. For example, if the currently detected brightness is about 25 to 60% lower than the reference brightness, it can be estimated that 2 to 5 mosquitoes are attached, and if it is significantly lower than 60%, it can be determined that a swarm or clump of insects is attached. Since these reference values ​​may vary depending on the output characteristics of the light sensor (80), the installation distance, and the color or shape of the insects, accuracy can be improved by making corrections through repeated measurements in the actual field.

[0107] In another embodiment, the light sensor (80) is positioned on the front of the housing (10), that is, in the area opposite the lure lamp (40) and the trap member (20), so that the degree of attachment of the dead body can be determined by receiving light emitted from the lure lamp (40). The light emitted from the lure lamp (40) may be blocked or its intensity reduced by the dead insects as it passes through the trap member (20). The control unit (90) can determine whether the dead body is attached to the trap member (20) by comparing the transmittance in a reference state without dead bodies with the current transmittance detected by the light sensor (80), and determine whether the removal of the dead body is necessary based on the result.

[0108] For example, the measured transmittance value is compared with a reference value, which is the light intensity in the absence of a corpse; if the transmittance is higher than a preset value, it is determined that corpse removal is unnecessary, and if the transmittance is lower than a preset value, it is determined that corpse removal is necessary.

[0109] In the third member (37) operation step (S50), when a corpse attached to the trap member (20) is detected by the optical sensor (80) and it is determined that the corpse needs to be removed, the third member (37) can provide power to the swipe module (30). The third member (37) can transmit rotational force to the second member (33) and can transmit power to vibrate the trap member (20).

[0110] In one embodiment, when a large amount of dead insects is detected by the optical sensor (80), the third member (37) can cause the swipe module (30) to vibrate and move up and down. Since the first member (31) moves up and down while transmitting vibration to the trap member (20) due to the vibration of the third member (37), the efficiency of removing dead insects attached to the trap member (20) can be improved.

[0111] In the operation step (S60) of the swipe module (30), the second member (33) can move up and down by the rotational force of the third member (37), and the first member (31) connected to the second member (33) can come into contact with the trap member (20) to remove the dead body. The first member (31) is composed of a brush and can remove the dead body by scraping out the space between the power grids of the trap member (20) through friction.

[0112] The swipe module (30) may operate when a carcass is detected by the light sensor (80), but it may also be set to be automatically controlled at a predetermined interval based on a data set. In one embodiment, it may be set to operate once every hour by default, and the frequency of operation may be increased during times when pests frequently appear, and additionally operated when a carcass is detected by the operation of the light sensor (80).

[0113] According to the above description, the smart outdoor insect trap (1) can automatically remove the dead insects by operating the swipe module (30) by detecting the dead insects attached to the trap member (20) in real time.

[0114] In addition, the smart outdoor insect trap (1) can control the LED wavelength in real time according to environmental conditions by utilizing public data to build information about pests into a data set.

[0115] Although various embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications can be made to the above-described embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be defined by the claims set forth below as well as equivalents thereof. Explanation of the symbols

[0116] 10 : Housing 20 : Trap component 30: Swipe Module 40: Attraction Ramp 50 : Intake section 60 : Collection section 70: Lower chamber 80: Optical sensor 90 : Control unit

Claims

Claim 1 A smart outdoor insect trap comprising: a housing that forms the exterior of the insect trap and forms an inlet for insects to enter; a trap member provided inside the housing and killing insects that have entered the housing by applying an electric current; and a swipe module that removes insects attached to the trap member; wherein the swipe module comprises: a first member having one surface in contact with the trap member and moving along the longitudinal direction of the trap member; and a second member coupled with the first member to guide the movement of the first member; wherein the first member is provided in a form extending in the width direction of the trap member, thereby moving along the longitudinal direction of the trap member and removing insects. Claim 2 A smart outdoor insect trap according to claim 1, wherein the second member is provided with a lead screw and is coupled to the first member with a nut, so that the first member moves in the longitudinal direction of the trap member according to the rotation of the second member. Claim 3 A smart outdoor insect trap according to paragraph 2, further comprising a third member for transmitting power to the second member, wherein the third member provides rotational force to the second member. Claim 4 A smart outdoor insect trap according to claim 3, characterized in that the first member extends in the width direction of the trap member symmetrically from the nut on both sides. Claim 5 A smart outdoor insect trap according to claim 4, characterized in that the first member is provided with an insulating brush for friction with the surface of the trap member. Claim 6 A smart outdoor insect trap according to claim 5, further comprising a plurality of attractant lamps provided between the trap member and the inner surface of the housing, which irradiate light of a preset wavelength to attract the insect. Claim 7 In claim 6, the smart outdoor insect trap is characterized in that the wavelength of light irradiated by the lure lamp changes according to pre-entered data. Claim 8 A smart outdoor insect trap according to claim 7, further comprising a collection unit provided at the bottom of the housing to collect the carcasses of insects killed by the trap member. Claim 9 A smart outdoor insect trap according to claim 8, further comprising a light sensor provided on one side of the third member and irradiating light to detect insects captured in the trap member. Claim 10 A smart outdoor insect trap according to claim 9, further comprising a control unit for controlling the operation of the swipe module, the attractant lamp, and the light sensor. Claim 11 A smart outdoor insect trap according to claim 10, characterized in that the control unit operates the swipe module at a predetermined cycle according to pre-entered data. Claim 12 A smart outdoor insect trap according to claim 10, wherein the control unit converts the wavelength of the lure lamp according to previously input data.

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