Scraper-Driven Trapping Device for Phototactic Mass-Emerging Insects

Abstract

A scraper-driven insect scraper collection device according to the present invention may include a lighting body having a preset height and including a light source module that irradiates light outwardly to the side, a scraper formed to move up and down along the side of the lighting body in a manner that wraps around a part of the side perimeter of the lighting body, and separates and drops phototactic insects attached to the side of the lighting body that are attracted by the light irradiated from the light source module, and a scraping unit including a driving unit that provides driving force for the up and down movement of the scraper.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an insect capture device, and more specifically, to a scraper-driven insect capture device for phototactic mass outbreaks that attracts insects through a light source module and then actively separates and captures insects attached to the surface of a lighting body using a scraper. Background Technology

[0002] Phototactic flying insects are attracted to light sources of specific wavelengths and fly through the atmosphere, exhibiting the characteristic of occurring in large numbers during specific times and environments. A representative species that has recently become a social issue due to mass outbreaks in Korea and North America is the *Plecia nearctica* (red-backed velvet fly). This species displays low flight altitudes and strong phototacticism, showing a tendency to attach intensively to outdoor nighttime lighting, streetlights, and building lights.

[0003] In the past, various devices have been developed to efficiently capture these insects, and capture methods utilizing suction fans and adhesive surfaces were generally widely used.

[0004] Among these, the suction fan method features a structure that induces airflow to draw in and collect insects; however, for low-flying insects, the rate at which they actually enter the fan is low, resulting in limited collection efficiency. Additionally, while adhesive surfaces and electric shock mats utilize the surface adhesion characteristics of phototactic insects, they also have practical limitations such as surface contamination, the hassle of maintenance, and reduced effectiveness.

[0005] Recently, frequent mass outbreaks of phototactic flying insects, such as the red-backed velvet fly, have been reported due to the influence of climate change and environmental factors. Consequently, situations where relying on existing capture technologies is becoming increasingly difficult are emerging, while the need for active capture technologies that actively detach and lure insects attached to light surfaces is growing.

[0006] Therefore, a method to resolve these problems is required. Prior art literature

[0007] Korean Registered Patent 10-2386230 The problem to be solved

[0008] The present invention is devised to solve the problems of the aforementioned prior art and aims to provide a device capable of actively separating and efficiently capturing phototactic insects attracted by a light source, and to achieve continuous and stable insect capture performance through an automated driving system.

[0009] The problems of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned problems will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below. means of solving the problem

[0010] The scraper-driven insect scraper collection device of the present invention for achieving the above-mentioned purpose may include a lighting body having a preset height and including a light source module that irradiates light outwardly to the side, a scraper formed to be movable up and down along the side of the lighting body in a manner that wraps around a part of the side perimeter of the lighting body, and separating and dropping phototactic insects attached to the side of the lighting body that are attracted by the light irradiated from the light source module, and a scraping unit including a driving unit that provides driving force for the up and down movement of the scraper.

[0011] And the scraping unit may further include a driving force transmission unit that transmits the driving force generated from the driving unit to the scraper.

[0012] In addition, the driving force transmission unit has one end connected to the driving unit and is formed in a shape that extends long along the vertical direction of the lighting body, and the scraper can be formed to be movable up and down along the length direction of the driving force transmission unit.

[0013] At this time, the driving force transmission unit is formed to be rotatable about a center point by the driving unit and is formed to penetrate the scraper, and the driving force transmission unit and the scraper are formed in a form in which screw threads mesh with each other so that the scraper can move up and down by the rotation of the driving force transmission unit.

[0014] In addition, the lower surface of the scraper may include a sloped section that increases in height from the inner end toward the outer end.

[0015] Meanwhile, the present invention may further include a collection unit having an inlet hole with an open top formed therein and located at the bottom of the lighting body to collect phototactic insects dropped by the scraper.

[0016] In addition, the above-mentioned collection unit may include an inlet section in which the inlet hole is formed, and a storage section connected to the lower part of the inlet section and having a collection space formed therein for storing phototactic insects introduced through the inlet hole.

[0017] And the above-mentioned inlet is formed such that the cross-sectional area gradually decreases from the top to the bottom, so that the lower cross-sectional area is formed to be smaller than the upper cross-sectional area of ​​the collection space.

[0018] In addition, the present invention may further include a control unit that automatically controls the operation of the drive unit according to a preset drive setting value.

[0019] At this time, the control unit can drive the drive unit so that the scraper reciprocates along the side of the lighting body at preset unit time intervals. Effects of the invention

[0020] The scraper-driven insect capture device of the present invention, designed to solve the aforementioned problem, has the advantage of significantly improving the capture efficiency of low-flying and surface-attached insects that could not be effectively captured by existing devices, by actively separating phototactic insects that are attracted by a light source module and attached to the side of a lighting body and guiding them downward.

[0021] Furthermore, the present invention has the advantage of enabling unmanned operation of the device through the automatic up-and-down operation function of the scraper linked to the drive unit, and reducing the burden of maintenance by allowing continuous insect capture.

[0022] In addition, the present invention features an integrated design for insect separation, dropping, and collection paths, allowing the collected insects to be efficiently transported to an accumulation space while minimizing damage to the insects or contamination of the device during the collection process.

[0023] Furthermore, since the present invention applies an active physical separation mechanism based on a light source module, it has the advantage of effectively improving the hygiene environment and controlling insect outbreaks while reducing negative environmental impacts.

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

[0025] FIG. 1 is a drawing showing the appearance of a scraper-driven insect collection device for phototactic mass outbreaks according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 2 and 3 are drawings showing the driving mechanism of a scraping unit in a scraper-driven insect scraper-driven collection device for phototactic insects according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the structure of a collection unit in a scraper-driven collection device for phototactic insects according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 5 and 6 are drawings illustrating the process of collecting phototactic insects through a scraper-driven insect collection device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a drawing showing the shape of a scraper in a scraper-driven insect scraper collection device for phototactic mass outbreaks according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0026] In this specification, where a component (or region, layer, part, etc.) is described as being "on," "connected," or "combined" with another component, it means that it may be directly placed / connected / combined with the other component, or that a third component may be placed between them.

[0027] Identical reference numerals denote identical components. Additionally, in the drawings, the thicknesses, proportions, and dimensions of the components are exaggerated for the effective illustration of the technical content.

[0028] "And / or" includes all one or more combinations that the associated configurations can define.

[0029] Terms such as "first," "second," etc., may be used to describe various components, but said components should not be limited by said terms. These terms are used solely for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, the first component may be named the second component, and similarly, the second component may be named the first component. A singular expression includes a plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0030] Additionally, terms such as "below," "lower side," "above," and "upper side" are used to describe the relationships between the components depicted in the drawings. These terms are relative concepts and are described based on the directions indicated in the drawings.

[0031] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein (including technical and scientific terms) have the same meaning as generally understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. Additionally, terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant technology, and are explicitly defined herein unless interpreted in an ideal or overly formal sense.

[0032] Terms such as "include" or "have" are intended to indicate the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and should be understood as not precluding the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0033] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0034] FIG. 1 is a drawing showing the appearance of a scraper-driven insect collection device for phototactic mass outbreaks according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] As illustrated in FIG. 1, in this embodiment, a phototactic insect scraper-driven collection device may include a lighting body (100), a scraping unit (200), a collection unit (300), and a control unit (400).

[0036] The phototactic insect scraper-driven capture device of the present invention can be implemented as a fixed device or a mobile device for capturing phototactic flying insects, such as red-backed velvet flies.

[0037] The lighting body (100) has a preset height and may include a light source module that irradiates light outwardly to the side. At this time, the light source module of the lighting body (100) is configured to emit light to attract phototactic insects.

[0038] In this embodiment, the lighting body (100) is exemplified as having a cylindrical shape, but the lighting body (100) can be formed in various shapes without limitation, such as polygonal columnar shape or irregular columnar shape, and through such a shape, light generated from a light source can be uniformly irradiated in a lateral direction.

[0039] And the light source module of the lighting body (100) can be implemented in various forms such as LED, fluorescent lamp, incandescent bulb, halogen lamp, etc., and is not limited to only such forms. In addition, in this embodiment, the light source module of the lighting body (100) can be implemented in various forms such as a point light source or a surface light source.

[0040] For example, in the case of a point light source, an LED, an incandescent bulb, a halogen lamp, etc., may be configured to be arranged along the central axis or side of the lighting body (100) to emit light in all directions.

[0041] In addition, for the surface light source, an LED strip, fluorescent lamp, OLED panel, etc., can be arranged along the side inner wall of the lighting body (100) to emit uniform light over the entire side.

[0042] In addition, the lighting body (100) may be configured such that a plurality of point light sources are arranged along the height direction or a plurality of surface light sources are combined. The light source module of the lighting body (100) may be implemented in various forms such as an LED array, a fluorescent lamp, an incandescent bulb, a halogen lamp, a metal halide lamp, a high-pressure sodium lamp, a low-pressure sodium lamp, and is not limited to such forms.

[0043] Additionally, the light source module of the lighting body (100) can be configured to emit light of a specific wavelength range, and can be adjusted to wavelengths such as blue light, ultraviolet light, and near-infrared light to which phototactic insects react sensitively. Thus, the lighting body (100) can perform the role of luring phototactic insects to the surface of the lighting body (100).

[0044] The scraping unit (200) may include a scraper (210) formed to be movable up and down along the side of the lighting body (100) in a manner that wraps around a part of the side perimeter of the lighting body (100), and accordingly, the scraping unit (200) may perform the role of separating and dropping phototactic insects attached to the side of the lighting body (100) that are attracted by light emitted from the light source module.

[0045] In this embodiment, the scraping unit (200) may include detailed components such as a scraper (210), a driving unit (220), and a driving force transmission unit (230), and such components may be organically connected to perform the task of separating phototactic insects from the surface of the lighting body (100). Detailed information regarding the detailed components of such a scraping unit (200) will be described later.

[0046] The collection unit (300) is located at the bottom of the lighting body (100) and can perform the role of collecting phototactic insects dropped by the scraper (210).

[0047] In this embodiment, the collection unit (300) may include a detailed configuration including an inlet (310) and a storage unit (320), and the collection unit (300) may be positioned at the bottom of the lighting body (100) so that phototactic insects separated by the scraping unit (200) can naturally flow in. Detailed information regarding the detailed configuration of such a collection unit (300) will also be described later.

[0048] The control unit (400) is configured to automatically control the operation of the drive unit (220) according to a preset drive setting value. That is, the control unit (400) can control the operation cycle, operation time, operation pattern, etc. of the scraping unit (200), and can be configured to automatically perform a collection operation according to conditions set by the user.

[0049] For example, the control unit (400) can be implemented in various forms such as a microprocessor, a microcontroller, a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), etc., and is not limited to such forms.

[0050] Additionally, the control unit (400) can drive the drive unit (220) so that the scraper (210) reciprocates along the side of the lighting body (100) at preset unit time intervals, thereby automating continuous collection operations.

[0051] FIGS. 2 and FIGS. 3 are drawings showing the driving mechanism of a scraping unit (200) in a phototactic insect scraper-driven collection device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0052] As illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 3, the scraping unit (200) of the present embodiment may be configured to be movable up and down along the side of the lighting body (100) by being positioned to wrap around a portion of the side perimeter of the lighting body (100). To this end, the scraping unit (200) may include a scraper (210), a driving unit (220), and a driving force transmission unit (230).

[0053] The scraper (210) is manufactured in a ring shape and can move from top to bottom along the outer surface of the lighting body (100). That is, the scraper (210) is implemented to physically detach phototactic insects, such as red-lighted velvet flies, that are attached to the surface of the lighting body (100) and guide them downward.

[0054] At this time, the cross-sectional shape, material, and rigidity of the scraper (210) can be designed in various ways depending on the purpose, for example, a circular ring can be used for a cylindrical lighting body (100), and a square ring shape can be applied to a square column lighting body (100).

[0055] In addition, the scraper (210) can be composed of a single material or a composite material and can be implemented in various ways such as a brush type, a pad type, a flexible or hard type, and is not limited to only such forms.

[0056] The drive unit (220) is a component that provides power for the up-and-down movement of the scraper (210). For example, the drive unit (220) can be implemented with various drive devices such as an electric motor, a reduction gear, a gearbox, a solenoid, or a hydraulic / pneumatic cylinder, but is not limited to such forms.

[0057] That is, the driving unit (220) can perform the role of providing driving force so that the scraper (210) can be automatically moved up and down according to a set interval or condition.

[0058] The driving force transmission unit (230) is a component for transmitting power generated from the driving unit (220) to the scraper (210). In the present embodiment, the driving force transmission unit (230) has one end connected to the driving unit (220) and can be arranged in a form that extends long along the vertical direction of the lighting body (100).

[0059] Such a driving force transmission unit (230) can be implemented in various forms such as a shaft, rod, wire, chain, belt, screw thread structure, etc., and a scraper (210) can be coupled to be movable up and down along the longitudinal direction of the driving force transmission unit (230).

[0060] In particular, in this embodiment, the driving force transmission unit (230) is formed to be rotatable with respect to a center point, and the scraper (210) can be coupled in a manner that penetrates the driving force transmission unit (230), and a method can be applied in which the driving force transmission unit (230) and the scraper (210) have a structure in which screw threads mesh. In such a method, the scraper (210) is formed to move along the up and down direction of the lighting body (100) by the rotation of the driving force transmission unit (230).

[0061] However, the vertical movement mechanism of the scraper (210) can be implemented in various structures in addition to the method shown in the first embodiment of FIGS. 2 and 3. For example, the vertical movement of the scraper (210) can be realized by a method of moving along a vertical linear rail, a screw transport principle, a cable or wire pulley method, a magnetic track, a cam mechanism, an eccentric shaft drive method, etc.

[0062] In addition, various power transmission methods such as electromagnetic, pneumatic, or manual operation may be used for providing driving force, but are not limited to these methods. That is, the scraping unit (200) can be implemented in a structure that moves the scraper (210) up and down by utilizing various mechanical and electronic technologies.

[0063] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the structure of a collection unit (300) in a phototactic insect scraper-driven collection device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0064] As illustrated in FIG. 4, the collection unit (300) has an inlet hole (311) with an open top and is located at the bottom of the lighting body (100) to perform the function of collecting phototactic insects dropped by the scraper (210). To this end, in this embodiment, the collection unit (300) may include an inlet section (310) and a storage section (320).

[0065] The inlet section (310) is located at the top of the collection unit (300) and is configured to allow phototactic insects separated by the scraper (210) to enter the collection unit (300).

[0066] In particular, in this embodiment, the inlet (310) can be formed in a shape in which the cross-sectional area gradually decreases from the top to the bottom, and can be implemented in various tapered structures such as a funnel shape, a cone shape, or a pyramid shape.

[0067] In addition, an inlet hole (311) is formed in the inlet section (310) to provide a passage through which phototactic insects can enter the collection unit (300). Specifically, the inlet hole (311) may be opened at the top of the inlet section (310) to accommodate phototactic insects falling from the lighting body (100).

[0068] The size and shape of the inlet hole (311) can be determined according to the shape of the lighting body (100) and the separation range of the scraper (210), and can be implemented in various shapes such as circular, square, or elliptical. Additionally, the inner wall surface of the inlet section (310) may be sloped or curved so that phototactic insects can naturally move toward the storage section (320) after entering through the inlet hole (311).

[0069] The storage section (320) is connected to the lower part of the inlet section (310) and provides a space for storing phototactic insects introduced through the inlet section (310). To this end, a storage space (321) is formed inside the storage section (320) for storing the captured phototactic insects. This storage space (321) may have a sufficient volume to accommodate the captured phototactic insects and may be implemented in various shapes without limitation, such as cylindrical, rectangular, or spherical shapes.

[0070] In some cases, the storage unit (320) may be made of a transparent or translucent material so that the amount of phototactic insects stored inside can be checked from the outside, and if it is made of an opaque material, a separate viewing window or display device may be provided.

[0071] Additionally, the storage unit (320) is designed with a detachable structure to facilitate the handling or cleaning of captured phototactic insects, and can be connected to other components of the collection unit (300) in various ways, such as screw connection, clip connection, or magnetic connection.

[0072] In this embodiment, the lower cross-sectional area of ​​the inlet (310) may be formed to be smaller than the upper cross-sectional area of ​​the storage space (321). Through such a structure, phototactic insects that have entered through the inlet (310) can be prevented from flowing back toward the inlet (310) after reaching the storage space (320), and the captured phototactic insects can be stably captured within the storage space (321).

[0073] FIGS. 5 and 6 are drawings illustrating the process of collecting phototactic insects through a scraper-driven insect collection device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0074] First, as shown in FIG. 5, the process of phototactic insects being attracted to the area around the lighting body (100) by light irradiated from the light source module of the lighting body (100) can be observed.

[0075] The light emitted from the lighting body (100) spreads in all directions, and various phototactic insects, including red-lighted velvet flies, react to the light and fly toward the lighting body (100).

[0076] That is, phototactic insects are attracted to light irradiated to the side outside of the lighting body (100), approach the surface of the lighting body (100), and can land directly on or attach to the side of the lighting body (100).

[0077] In this process, phototactic insects become attached to or temporarily settle on the side surface of the lighting body (100), and especially in the case of insects with a strong surface attachment habit, such as red-backed velvet flies, they stay on the surface of the lighting body (100) for a considerable amount of time.

[0078] In addition, as the light source module of the lighting body (100) continuously emits light, phototactic insects in the surrounding area are continuously attracted to the lighting body (100), and more phototactic insects can gradually concentrate on the surface of the lighting body (100).

[0079] Next, in FIG. 6, the process of the scraper (210) moving from top to bottom along the side of the lighting body (100) to physically separate phototactic insects attached to the surface of the lighting body (100) and drop them downward can be observed.

[0080] In this process, the driving unit (220) operates according to the control signal of the control unit (400) to lower the scraper (210) through the driving force transmission unit (230), and the scraper (210) moves in a manner that wraps around the side perimeter of the lighting body (100) and comes into contact with phototactic insects attached to the surface.

[0081] Due to the movement of the scraper (210) in this manner, phototactic insects are separated from the surface of the lighting body (100) and fall downward. The falling phototactic insects enter the interior of the inlet section (310) through the inlet hole (311) of the collection unit (300), and move along the tapered structure of the inlet section (310) to the storage space (321) of the storage section (320) to be collected.

[0082] And after the scraper (210) reaches the lower part of the lighting body (100), it returns to the upper part by the reverse operation of the driving unit (220), and such reciprocating movement can be repeated at unit time intervals set by the control unit (400).

[0083] Therefore, phototactic insects newly attached to the lighting body (100) can be continuously captured, and it is possible to automatically capture a large amount of phototactic insects over a long period of time.

[0084] The first embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail above, and other embodiments of the present invention will be described below. In each embodiment to be described below, descriptions of configurations that overlap with or are similar to the first embodiment described above will be omitted or minimized.

[0085] FIG. 7 is a drawing showing the shape of a scraper (210) in a scraper-driven insect scraper collection device for phototactic mass outbreaks according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0086] As illustrated in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, the scraper (210) may be configured with a structure having an inclined portion (211) formed on its lower surface. Specifically, the inclined portion (211) may be formed in a sloped shape such that the height of the lower surface of the scraper (210) increases from the inner end toward the outer end.

[0087] Such an inclined portion (211) can serve to guide phototactic insects separated by the scraper (210) to be smoothly separated from the lighting body (100). That is, phototactic insects naturally slide down along the inclined surface of the inclined portion (211) and are separated from the lighting body (100), thereby allowing them to fall toward the inlet hole (311) of the collection unit (300).

[0088] Additionally, the inclined portion (211) can serve to prevent phototactic insects from getting stuck or compressed between the scraper (210) and the surface of the lighting body (100). Due to the inclined structure of the inclined portion (211), phototactic insects can be prevented from getting trapped in the narrow gap between the lower surface of the scraper (210) and the surface of the lighting body (100), thereby more effectively preventing the accumulation of carcasses or debris of phototactic insects around the scraper (210) and causing contamination.

[0089] In addition, the angle of inclination of the inclined section (211) can be determined by considering the size of the phototactic insects, the movement speed of the scraper (210), the shape of the lighting body (100), etc. Also, the inclined section (211) may be formed over the entire lower surface of the scraper (210) or only in a part of the scraper (210), and may be composed of a single inclined surface or multiple stepped inclined surfaces.

[0090] Additionally, the surface of the inclined portion (211) may be made smooth to facilitate the separation of phototactic insects, and in some cases, fine irregularities or groove structures may be formed to more accurately control the falling direction of phototactic insects.

[0091] Accordingly, a scraper (210) with an inclined portion (211) formed as in the present embodiment can provide improved performance in the process of separating and collecting phototactic insects and can also improve the convenience of maintaining the device.

[0092] Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0093] In the third embodiment of the present invention, the lighting body (100) may have surface treatment and structural features to minimize the attachment of phototactic insects and improve the separation efficiency of the scraper (210).

[0094] Specifically, the outer surface of the lighting body (100) may be treated with a low-adhesion surface treatment. The low-adhesion surface prevents phototactic insects from adhering strongly to the surface of the lighting body (100), thereby allowing the scraper (210) to more easily separate the phototactic insects.

[0095] For example, low-stick surface treatments can be implemented in various ways, such as Teflon coating, silicone coating, ceramic coating, and fluorine-based coating, and are not limited to these forms.

[0096] Additionally, a surface modification treatment that imparts hydrophilic or hydrophobic properties may be applied to the surface of the lighting body (100), and may be selectively applied considering that the adhesion of phototactic insects varies depending on humidity or weather conditions.

[0097] In addition, a micro-irregular structure may be formed on the outer surface of the lighting body (100). The micro-irregular structure may be configured in a form in which fine protrusions, grooves, patterns, etc. are arranged regularly or irregularly on the surface of the lighting body (100). The size of the micro-irregular structure may be formed in units ranging from micrometers to millimeters, and may reduce adhesion by hindering the legs or claws of phototactic insects from completely adhering to the surface.

[0098] For example, the micro-roughness structure can be produced by various methods such as mechanical processing, chemical etching, molding, 3D printing, and laser processing, but is not limited to such forms. Additionally, the micro-roughness structure may be formed uniformly on the entire surface of the lighting body (100) or selectively formed only in specific areas, and the pattern may be arranged in the vertical direction or the circumferential direction.

[0099] Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0100] In the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the light source module of the lighting body (100) may have an induced light spectrum adjustment function. That is, in this embodiment, the light source module can selectively emit light of a wavelength range optimized for the phototactic response characteristics of phototactic insects such as the red-lighted velvet fly, and is configured to automatically adjust light characteristics according to external environmental conditions.

[0101] The light source module of the lighting body (100) can emit light optimized for a specific wavelength range to which phototactic insects respond sensitively. Most phototactic insects, including the red-backed velvet fly, exhibit high photoresponsiveness in the blue light and ultraviolet regions, and show a strong attraction effect, especially in the wavelength range between 350 nm and 500 nm.

[0102] The light source module can be configured to emit light centered on such wavelength ranges, and for this purpose, LED arrays, fluorescent lamps, ultraviolet lamps, blue LEDs, etc., can be used individually or in combination.

[0103] In addition, the light source module may include light sources emitting multiple different wavelength ranges, and may be configured to control the output of each light source individually to adjust the overall spectral distribution.

[0104] In addition, the light source module is further equipped with optical elements such as wavelength selection filters, prisms, and diffraction gratings, which can selectively transmit or block only specific wavelength ranges, thereby enabling more precise spectrum control.

[0105] Additionally, the light source module may include a function to automatically adjust wavelength and intensity according to weather conditions. Since weather conditions such as humidity, temperature, atmospheric pressure, and wind speed affect the activity patterns and photoresponsiveness of phototactic insects, these conditions can be detected in real time and light characteristics adjusted accordingly.

[0106] For example, it can be adjusted by increasing the output in the ultraviolet region under high humidity conditions and strengthening the output in the blue light region under low temperature conditions. The weather sensor may be composed of a temperature and humidity sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, an illuminance sensor, a wind speed sensor, etc., and the data measured by the sensor can be transmitted to the control unit (400) and converted into a control signal for the light source module.

[0107] In addition, the light source module may have a waterproof and dustproof structure to maintain stable light output even under weather conditions such as rain or fog, and optical components such as lenses or reflectors may be added to adjust the diffusion range or concentration of light.

[0108] In addition, the light source module may include an automatic adjustment function based on the time of day. Since the activity of phototactic insects varies depending on sunrise, sunset, and nighttime, it can provide optimized light characteristics for each time period.

[0109] For example, the proportion of blue light can be increased immediately after sunset to maximize the initial attraction effect, while the ultraviolet spectrum can be strengthened during late-night hours to maintain a continuous capture effect. Additionally, energy efficiency can be improved by gradually reducing the overall light output during the early morning hours, and light output can be minimized or completely blocked after sunrise.

[0110] Such time-based control can be implemented via a built-in timer, GPS module, or external time signal, and can operate automatically according to a schedule set by the user. Additionally, the control schedule can be automatically adjusted to reflect seasonal changes in sunrise and sunset times, thereby maintaining continuous optimal performance throughout the year. Therefore, through this inductive light spectrum control function, consistent and enhanced capture performance for phototactic insects in massive outbreaks can be achieved even under various environmental conditions.

[0111] Next, the fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0112] In the fifth embodiment of the present invention, a vibration module may be additionally provided in the collection unit (300), thereby assisting in the falling of phototactic insects. That is, the collection unit (300) of this embodiment enables phototactic insects separated by the scraper (210) to reach the storage space (321) more efficiently through the vibration module.

[0113] Specifically, in this embodiment, the vibration module may be attached to the inlet (310) or storage (320) of the collection unit (300) to generate mechanical vibration. The vibration module may be implemented in various ways, such as an eccentric motor, a piezoelectric actuator, an electromagnetic vibrator, or a solenoid, but is not limited to such forms.

[0114] And the vibration generated by the vibration module is transmitted through the inner wall of the collection unit (300) to prevent phototactic insects from attaching to or becoming stagnant on the inner wall. In particular, phototactic insects that have been separated by the scraper (210) but are caught on the inner wall or corner of the inlet (310) can be naturally induced to move toward the storage space (321) by the vibration.

[0115] The vibration characteristics of the vibration module can be optimized by taking into account the size and weight of the phototactic insects. Additionally, the vibration module can operate with continuous vibration or intermittent vibration, and can be controlled to vibrate only when the scraper (210) descends in conjunction with the operation of the scraper (210).

[0116] In addition, the vibration module may be connected to the control unit (400) and automatically controlled. To this end, the control unit (400) can receive an operation signal from the scraper (210) to synchronize the vibration module, and can operate the vibration module for a certain period of time from the moment the scraper (210) separates the phototactic insects.

[0117] Additionally, the vibration module is connected to a sensor to detect the accumulation of phototactic insects inside the collection unit (300) and can adjust the vibration intensity or period as needed. For example, if phototactic insects accumulate excessively in the inlet (310) and cause a blockage, the vibration intensity can be temporarily increased to resolve the issue.

[0118] In addition, multiple vibration modules may be installed to generate vibrations at different locations of the collection unit (300). For example, vibration modules may be placed at the upper, middle, and lower parts of the inlet section (310) respectively and operated sequentially or simultaneously to more efficiently induce the movement of phototactic insects.

[0119] Additionally, when multiple vibration modules are arranged in the circumferential direction, vibrations with rotational directionality can be generated, thereby enabling phototactic insects to move in a spiral and reach the storage space (321). To this end, a spiral pattern may be formed on the inner surface of the inlet (310).

[0120] The installation location and number of vibration modules can be determined by considering the size, shape, and expected collection amount of the collection unit (300), and can be designed with an expandable structure so that additional vibration modules can be installed as needed. Accordingly, this embodiment can improve the collection efficiency of phototactic insects through such vibration modules and prevent clogging or stagnation inside the collection unit (300).

[0121] Preferred embodiments according to the present invention have been described above, and it is obvious to those skilled in the art that, in addition to the embodiments described above, the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or scope thereof. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be regarded as illustrative rather than restrictive, and accordingly, the present invention is not limited to the description above but may be modified within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents. Explanation of the symbols

[0122] 100: Lighting body 200: Scraping Unit 210: Scraper 211: Inclined section 220: Drive unit 230: Driving force transmission unit 300: Capture Unit 310: Inlet 311: Inlet hole 320: Storage section 321: Storage space 400: Control unit

Claims

Claim 1 A phototactic insect scraper-driven capture device comprising: a lighting body having a preset height and including a light source module that irradiates light outwardly to the side; a scraping unit including a scraper formed to move up and down along the side of the lighting body in a manner that wraps around a portion of the side perimeter of the lighting body, and which separates and drops phototactic insects attached to the side of the lighting body by being attracted by the light irradiated from the light source module, and a driving unit that provides driving force for the up and down movement of the scraper; a weather sensor including at least one of a temperature and humidity sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, an illuminance sensor, and a wind speed sensor; and a control unit that automatically controls the driving of the driving unit according to a preset driving setting value; wherein the control unit receives data measured by the weather sensor, converts it into a control signal for the light source module, and controls the light source module so that different light characteristics appear according to a preset time period. Claim 2 A scraper-driven insect scraper collection device according to claim 1, wherein the scraping unit further includes a driving force transmission unit that transmits the driving force generated from the driving unit to the scraper. Claim 3 In paragraph 2, the driving force transmission unit is formed such that one end is connected to the driving unit and extends in a long shape along the vertical direction of the lighting body, and the scraper is formed to be movable vertically along the longitudinal direction of the driving force transmission unit, a scraper-driven insect scraper collection device for phototactic insects. Claim 4 In paragraph 3, the driving force transmission unit is formed to be rotatable about a center point by the driving unit and is formed to penetrate the scraper, and the driving force transmission unit and the scraper are formed to have screw threads meshing with each other so that the scraper moves up and down by the rotation of the driving force transmission unit, a scraper-driven collection device for phototactic insects. Claim 5 A scraper-driven insect collection device according to claim 1, wherein the lower surface of the scraper includes an inclined portion in which the height increases from the inner end toward the outer direction. Claim 6 A phototactic insect scraper-driven collection device according to claim 1, further comprising a collection unit located at the bottom of the lighting body and configured to collect phototactic insects dropped by the scraper, wherein an inlet hole with an open top is formed. Claim 7 In claim 6, the collection unit comprises: an inlet section in which the inlet hole is formed; and a storage section connected to the lower part of the inlet section and having a collection space formed therein for storing phototactic insects introduced through the inlet hole. A scraper-driven collection device for phototactic insects. Claim 8 In claim 7, the above-mentioned inlet is formed such that the cross-sectional area gradually decreases from the top to the bottom, and the lower cross-sectional area is formed to be smaller than the upper cross-sectional area of ​​the collection space, in a phototactic insect scraper-driven collection device. Claim 9 delete Claim 10 A phototactic insect scraper-driven collection device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit drives the drive unit so that the scraper reciprocates along the side of the lighting body at preset unit time intervals.

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