Automatic capture device and control method

Abstract

The present invention provides an automatic capture device, including a main body and a rotating half wheel; the main body is in the shape of a rod, one end of the main body is used to support on the ground, and the other end is used to connect to the rotating half wheel; the rotating half wheel can be rotatably connected to the top surface of the main body, including a support surface and a half wheel surface; the support surface is used to support a capture cover; the half wheel surface is used to make the capture cover lose support; the rotating half wheel is designed to rotate according to instructions, so that the automatic capture device can switch the support surface and the half wheel surface in at least one direction. The present invention also provides a control method for the automatic capture device and the use of the automatic capture device in lighting control or security. The device of the present invention has a simple structure and a small size. The capture cover can be made of local materials, so it is easy to carry. At the same time, the device is used in conjunction with the control method of the present invention to reduce the false trigger rate of the device and can capture multiple animals at the same time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of automatic capturing devices, and in particular to a device for automatically capturing small animals and a control method thereof. Background Art

[0002] At present, there are many cage-type traps for catching small birds and animals, such as the patent with publication number CN 202664090 U, which discloses a cage-type electronic bird trap, the patent with publication number CN 214677332 U, which discloses a mouse trap, and the patent with publication number CN208490689U, which discloses an automatic induction animal trap. The common disadvantages of existing cage-type traps are:

[0003] 1. Complex structure, large size, difficult to carry;

[0004] 2. The device is triggered as soon as infrared is sensed, which results in a high false trigger rate.

[0005] 3. A single animal will trigger the cage trap to close the cage, and multiple animals cannot be caught at the same time. Summary of the invention

[0006] The present invention provides an automatic capturing device, aiming to solve the problems of existing electric bird / animal traps, such as complex structure, large size and difficulty in carrying; at the same time, it also provides a control method for the automatic capturing device, so as to reduce false triggering of the capturing device and solve the problem that the existing capturing device cannot capture multiple animals at the same time.

[0007] In order to achieve the above object, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is:

[0008] An automatic capture device comprises a main body and a rotating half wheel;

[0009] The main body is in the shape of a rod, one end of which is used to support on the ground, and the other end is used to connect the rotating half wheel;

[0010] The rotating half wheel is rotatably connected to the top surface of the main body, and includes a supporting surface and a half wheel surface; the supporting surface is used to support the capture cover; the half wheel surface is used to make the capture cover lose support;

[0011] The rotating half wheel is designed to rotate according to instructions, so that the automatic capture device can switch the support surface and the half wheel surface in at least one direction;

[0012] When the automatic capture device is used, the automatic capture device and the capture cover (provided separately) are erected, one end of the capture cover is placed on the support surface of the rotating half wheel, and the other end is placed on the flat ground. Due to the weight of the capture cover, the automatic capture device and the capture cover form a mechanical balance structure, and the device enters the capture state. Birds and animals can freely enter under the capture cover to forage, move, etc. When the rotating half wheel rotates to the half wheel surface, the contact end of the capture cover and the automatic capture device loses support, the capture cover falls, and the birds and animals in the capture cover are covered, realizing the capture function.

[0013] Further, it also includes a controller and an infrared sensor;

[0014] The infrared sensor is located on one surface of the main body and is used to detect whether there is an animal in the capture cover.

[0015] The controller is arranged in the main body, and is electrically connected with the infrared sensor and the rotating half wheel respectively, and receives the detection signal of the infrared sensor and controls the rotation of the rotating half wheel.

[0016] The controller and the infrared sensor function as follows: the infrared sensor senses whether there is an animal in the capture cover, and when the set conditions are met, the controller automatically controls the rotation of the rotating half wheel.

[0017] Furthermore, the main body also includes an anti-drop protrusion, which is located on the upper side of the infrared sensor, with a height not lower than the infrared sensor protective cover and a width not less than the infrared sensor protective cover.

[0018] The anti-fall protrusion is used to protect the infrared sensor from being bumped when the automatic capture device falls to the ground.

[0019] Furthermore, the rotating half wheel also includes a winding wheel, which is fixedly connected to the rotating half wheel and is used to pull other mechanisms by rotating the winding.

[0020] Furthermore, the automatic capturing device also includes a sound prompter or a light prompter, which is electrically connected to the controller and is used to issue a sound or light prompt after the capturing cover completes the capturing.

[0021] Furthermore, the main body supporting the ground end also has a fixed base with teeth, which is used to make the automatic capturing device stand more firmly.

[0022] Furthermore, the toothed fixed base is rotatably connected to the main body, and is used to more flexibly adjust the detection direction of the sensing surface of the infrared sensor according to the ground environment.

[0023] Another aspect of the present invention provides a control method for an automatic capture device, specifically:

[0024] The automatic capture device is supported on the ground, one end of the capture cover (provided separately) is placed on the support surface of the rotating half wheel, and the other end is placed on the flat ground, the bait is placed in the capture cover, and the capture operation is performed as follows:

[0025] S100, sensing times counting step, when the infrared sensor senses that there is an animal in the capture cover, the sensing times N value is counted as follows:

[0026] When T is less than 1 second, it is ignored and not included in the count. T is the duration that the infrared sensor senses that there is an animal in the capture cover;

[0027] When T is greater than or equal to 1 second and less than or equal to 10 seconds, the number of sensing times N is increased by 1 (the initial value of the number of sensing times N is 0), and the above steps are repeated;

[0028] When T is greater than 10 seconds, the sensing times N is reset to zero and the sensing times N value counting is restarted.

[0029] S200, capturing step: when the sensing times N is equal to the set value, the controller controls the rotating half wheel to rotate, and the capture cover falls;

[0030] S300, reset step: the controller controls the rotating half wheel to rotate back to the original position.

[0031] Furthermore, the S200 also includes the winding wheel rotating and the winding wire pulling other mechanisms.

[0032] Furthermore, in S200, the automatic capturing device may automatically emit a sound or light prompt.

[0033] Another aspect of the present invention provides a use of an automatic capture device in lighting control or security, specifically: electrically connecting an infrared sensor of the automatic capture device to a lighting control unit or a security unit;

[0034] Use one: the infrared sensor sends infrared detection information to the lighting control unit. When it is detected that a human body or other creatures enter the detection range of the infrared sensor, the lighting control unit controls the light to turn on.

[0035] Use two: the infrared sensor sends infrared detection information to the security unit. When it detects that a human body or other creatures enter the detection range of the infrared sensor, the security unit sends a prompt message.

[0036] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0037] 1. The device has a simple structure and a small size, and the capture cover can be prepared on site, thereby being convenient to carry.

[0038] 2. The device can be used in conjunction with the control method of the present invention to reduce the false triggering rate of the device and can capture multiple animals at the same time;

[0039] 3. The device can also be used for lighting control or security purposes, especially for temporary use or outdoor lighting control or security and anti-theft purposes. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0040] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the automatic capture device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 2 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of a rotating half wheel of an automatic capture device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the use status of the automatic capture device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 4 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of a winding wheel of an automatic catching device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of another use state of the automatic capture device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the control part of the automatic capture device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the partial structure of the anti-fall protrusion of the automatic capture device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 8 It is a partial exploded view of the fixed base of the automatic capture device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0048] Fig. 9 is a flow chart of a control method of an automatic capturing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0049] Fig.10 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the automatic capture device used for light control according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0050] Fig.11 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the automatic capture device used for security purposes according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0051] In the figure: 1 main body; 2 rotating half wheel; 21 supporting surface; 22 half wheel surface; 3 infrared sensor; 4 anti-fall protrusion; 5 winding wheel; 6 sound prompter; 7 light prompter; 8 toothed fixed base; 9 controller; 10 lighting control unit; 11 security unit; 12 capture cover; 13 support rod; 14 cable. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0052] The following specifically describes the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which are only for reference and illustration and do not constitute a limitation on the scope of patent protection of the present invention.

[0053] In the process described in the specification, claims or drawings of the present invention, the serial numbers of each step (such as step 10, 20, etc.) are included. The serial numbers are only used to distinguish the steps, and the serial numbers themselves do not represent any execution order. It should be noted that the descriptions such as "first" and "second" in this article are only used to distinguish the description objects, etc., and do not represent the order of precedence, nor do they mean that "first", "second", etc. are different types.

[0054] Example 1

[0055] As attached Figures 1 to 9 , an automatic catching device, comprising a main body 1 and a rotating half wheel 2;

[0056] The main body is in the shape of a rod, one end of the main body 1 is used to support on the ground, and the other end is connected to the rotating half wheel 2;

[0057] The rotating half wheel 2 is rotatably connected to the top surface of the main body, and includes a support surface 21 and a half wheel surface 22; the support surface 21 is used to support the capture cover 12; the half wheel surface 22 is used to make the capture cover 12 lose support;

[0058] The rotating half wheel 2 can rotate according to the command, so that the automatic capture device can switch the support surface 21 and the half wheel surface 22 in at least one direction;

[0059] Also includes a controller 9 and an infrared sensor 3;

[0060] The infrared sensor 3 is located on one surface of the main body and is used to detect whether there is an animal in the capture cover 12.

[0061] The controller 9 is disposed in the main body, and is electrically connected to the infrared sensor 3 and the rotating half wheel 2 , respectively, to receive the detection signal of the infrared sensor 3 and control the rotation of the rotating half wheel 2 .

[0062] The main body of the automatic capture device includes an anti-drop protrusion 4, which is located on the upper side of the infrared sensor 3, with a height not lower than the protective cover of the infrared sensor 3 and a width not less than the protective cover width of the infrared sensor 3.

[0063] Preferably, Figure 7 As shown, the anti-fall protrusion 4 is an inverted U-shaped structure, and the infrared sensor 3 is located at the bottom of the inverted U-shape. By utilizing this three-sided blocking design, the detection directionality of the infrared sensor 3 is better.

[0064] The rotating half wheel also includes a winding wheel 5, which is fixedly connected to the rotating half wheel 2. When the rotating half wheel 2 rotates, the winding wheel rotates together and is used to pull other mechanisms by rotating the winding.

[0065] The automatic capturing device further comprises a sound prompter 6 and a light prompter 7 .

[0066] The main body supporting the ground end is also provided with a fixed base 8 with teeth, which is used to make the automatic capturing device stand more firmly.

[0067] The toothed fixed base 8 is connected to the main body 1 by a one-way hinge, which is used to more flexibly adjust the detection direction of the sensing surface of the infrared sensor according to the ground environment.

[0068] The automatic capture device also includes a low voltage output interface, which is electrically connected to the controller 9 and is used to control the on and off of the power supply of an external device, such as an external relay.

[0069] like Figure 3 As described above, when the automatic capture device is used, the automatic capture device and the capture cover 12 (provided separately) are erected, one end of the capture cover 12 is placed on the support surface of the rotating half wheel 2, and the other end is placed on the flat ground. Due to the weight of the capture cover 12 and the automatic capture device, the automatic capture device and the capture cover 12 form a mechanical balance structure. The infrared sensor of the automatic capture device is directed to the space inside the capture cover 12, and the device is turned on. At this time, the device enters the capture state. Birds and animals can freely enter the capture cover 12 to forage, move, etc. When the device setting conditions are met, the controller sends a rotation command to the rotating half wheel 2, and the rotating half wheel 2 rotates. When the rotating half wheel 2 rotates to the half wheel surface 22, the capture cover 12 loses support at the contact end with the automatic capture device, and the capture cover 12 falls, covering the birds and animals in the capture cover 12, thereby realizing the capture function.

[0070] Figure 5 Another method for using the above-mentioned automatic capture device is to erect the capture cover 12 (provided separately) with a support rod 13 (provided separately), place one end of the capture cover 12 on the support surface of the support rod 13, and place the other end on the flat ground, and stand the automatic capture device on one side of the capture cover 12, and point the infrared sensor 3 toward the space inside the capture cover 12, and fix the two ends of the cable 14 on the support rod and the winding wheel 5 of the automatic capture device respectively, and turn on the device. At this time, the device enters the capture state. Birds and animals can freely enter the capture cover 12 to forage, move, etc. When the device setting conditions are met, the winding wheel rotates, rolls the cable 14, pulls down the support rod 13, and the capture cover 12 loses support and falls, covering the birds and animals in the capture cover 12, and realizing the capture function. The capture cover here can also be replaced by a capture net.

[0071] Example 2

[0072] like Fig. 9 , a control method for an automatic capture device, specifically:

[0073] The automatic capture device is supported on the ground, with one end of the capture cover placed on the flat ground and the other end placed on the support surface of the rotating half wheel of the automatic capture device, the bait is placed in the capture cover, and the capture operation is performed as follows:

[0074] S100, sensing times counting step, when the infrared sensor senses that there is an animal in the capture cover, the sensing times N value is counted as follows:

[0075] When T is less than 1 second, it is ignored and not included in the count. T is the duration that the infrared sensor senses that there is an animal in the capture cover;

[0076] When T is greater than or equal to 1 second and less than or equal to 10 seconds, the number of sensing times N is increased by 1 (the initial value of the number of sensing times N is 0), and the above steps are repeated;

[0077] When T is greater than 10 seconds, the sensing times N is reset to zero and the sensing times N value counting is restarted.

[0078] S200, capturing step: when the sensing times N is equal to the set value, the controller controls the rotating half wheel to rotate, the original support surface is switched to the half wheel surface, the capture cover loses support and falls, thereby covering the animal entering the capture cover;

[0079] S300, reset step: the controller controls the rotating half wheel to rotate back to the original position.

[0080] Optionally, the S200 also includes the winding wheel rotating, and the winding wire pulls other mechanisms.

[0081] Optionally, S200 further includes an automatic capture device automatically emitting a sound or light prompt.

[0082] Example 3

[0083] like Figures 10-11 On the other hand, the present invention provides an automatic capture device for use in lighting control or security, specifically:

[0084] When in use, the infrared sensor 3 of the automatic capturing device is electrically connected to the lighting control unit 10 or the security unit 11 .

[0085] Use 1: The infrared sensor 3 sends infrared detection information to the lighting control unit 10. When it is detected that a human body or other creatures enter the detection range of the infrared sensor 3, the lighting control unit 10 controls the light to turn on.

[0086] Use two: the infrared sensor 3 sends infrared detection information to the security unit 11. When it is detected that a human body or other creatures enter the detection range of the infrared sensor 3, the security unit 11 sends a prompt message.

[0087] The above disclosure is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, which cannot be used to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, equivalent changes made according to the scope of the patent application of the present invention are still within the scope covered by the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic capture device, characterized in that: It includes a main body and a rotating half wheel; The main body is in the shape of a rod, one end of which is used to be supported on the ground, and the other end is used to be connected to the rotating half wheel; The rotating half wheel is rotatably connected to the top surface of the main body, and includes a supporting surface and a half wheel surface; the supporting surface is used to support the capture cover; The half wheel surface is used to make the capture cover lose support; The rotating half wheel is designed to rotate according to instructions, so that the automatic capture device can switch the support surface and the half wheel surface in at least one direction; It also includes a controller and an infrared sensor; The infrared sensor is located on one surface of the main body and is used to detect whether there is an animal in the capture cover; The controller is arranged in the main body, and is electrically connected to the infrared sensor and the rotating half wheel respectively, receives the detection signal of the infrared sensor and controls the rotation of the rotating half wheel; The main body also includes an anti-drop protrusion, which is located on the upper part of the infrared sensor, with a height not lower than the infrared sensor protective cover and a width not less than the infrared sensor protective cover; The rotating half wheel also includes a winding wheel, which is fixedly connected to the rotating half wheel.

2. The automatic capturing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The automatic capturing device also includes a sound prompter or a light prompter, and the sound prompter or the light prompter is electrically connected to the controller.

3. The automatic capturing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body supporting the ground end also has a toothed fixed base, and the toothed fixed base is rotatably connected to the main body.

4. A control method for the automatic capture device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The automatic capture device is supported on the ground, with one end of the capture cover placed on the flat ground and the other end placed on the support surface of the rotating half wheel of the automatic capture device, the bait is placed in the capture cover, and the capture operation is performed as follows: S100, sensing times counting step, when the infrared sensor senses that there is an animal in the capture cover, the sensing times N value is counted as follows: When T is less than 1 second, it is ignored and not included in the count. T is the duration that the infrared sensor senses that there is an animal in the capture cover; When T is greater than or equal to 1 second and less than or equal to 10 seconds, the number of sensing times N is increased by 1, the initial value of the number of sensing times N is 0, and the above steps are repeated; When T is greater than 10 seconds, the number of sensing times N is reset to zero and the number of sensing times N value is counted again; S200, capturing step: when the sensing number N value is equal to the set value, the controller controls the rotating half wheel to rotate, the original support surface is switched to the half wheel surface, the capture cover loses support and falls, thereby covering the animal entering the capture cover; S300, reset step: the controller controls the rotating half wheel to rotate back to the original position.

5. The control method of the automatic capturing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The S200 also includes the winding wheel rotating and the winding wire pulling other mechanisms.

6. The control method of the automatic capturing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The S200 also includes the automatic capturing device automatically issuing a sound or light prompt.

7. Use of the automatic capture device according to any one of claims 1 to 3 in lighting control or security, characterized in that: The infrared sensor of the automatic capturing device is electrically connected to the lighting control unit or the security unit to send infrared detection information to the lighting control unit or the security unit.

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