A portable insect observation device and method of use thereof

Abstract

The present application relates to the field of insect observation equipment, especially to a portable insect observation device and a using method thereof. The device comprises a shell, two symmetrical limiting frames are arranged on the inner wall of the shell, one end of the limiting frame extends to the end of the shell in a meandering manner, a flexible baffle is arranged between the two limiting frames in a sliding manner, a transparent cover is connected to one end of the shell in a clamping manner, a through hole is formed in the side of the transparent cover for the flexible baffle to pass through, and a mucus removing assembly is arranged on the inner side of the transparent cover and matched with the flexible baffle. The observation device is composed of the shell, the transparent cover, a push button and the flexible baffle, which is convenient for capturing insects and limiting them in the transparent cover, has a small overall volume and is convenient for carrying. The device is provided with an anti-slip assembly and a mucus removing assembly, the push button is limited by the anti-slip assembly to prevent the insects from escaping from the inside during carrying, and the mucus on the flexible baffle is cleaned by the mucus removing assembly.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of insect observation equipment, in particular to a portable insect observation device and a method thereof. BACKGROUND

[0002] The insect observation device is usually a device specially designed for observing and studying the behavior of insects, which can help users understand the habits of insects, such as the physiological habits of insects, such as feeding, attacking, and defending. The insect observation device is a powerful tool for teaching biology and ecology. Through actual observation of insects, students can deepen their understanding of biological diversity, ecological systems and biological principles.

[0003] The Chinese patent with the authorization announcement number CN218551014U discloses a multifunctional insect observation box. By setting the storage column, the user can directly insert the small tools carried with them into the storage column when going out, preventing loss. By setting the poking hole, the user can interact with the insects in the box through the poking hole without opening the box cover, which is more convenient for observing and understanding the physiological habits of insects.

[0004] However, the above-mentioned insect observation device is not convenient for capturing insects, and is set as a box body, which is not portable enough and has great limitations in use. SUMMARY

[0005] In view of the problems in the background art, a portable insect observation device and a method thereof are proposed. The observation device is composed of a shell, a transparent cover, a push button and a flexible baffle. It is convenient to capture insects and limit them in the transparent cover. The overall volume is small and easy to carry. At the same time, it is provided with an anti-slip component and a mucus removal component. The push button is limited by the anti-slip component to prevent the insects from escaping during carrying. The mucus on the flexible baffle is cleaned by the mucus removal component.

[0006] The present application provides a portable insect observation device, which comprises a shell, limit supports are symmetrically arranged on the inner wall of the shell, one end of the limit support extends to the end of the shell in a meandering manner, a flexible baffle is slidably arranged between the two limit supports, a transparent cover is connected to one end of the shell in a clamping manner, a through hole is formed in the side surface of the transparent cover for the flexible baffle to pass through, a mucus removal component is arranged on the inner side of the transparent cover and cooperates with the flexible baffle, a strip-shaped through slot is formed in the top of the shell and communicates with the inside of the shell, a push button is slidably arranged in the strip-shaped through slot and drives the flexible baffle to close the bottom of the transparent cover, and an anti-slip component is arranged in the shell to limit the push button.

[0007] Preferably, the flexible baffle comprises a strip-shaped section and a sealing section, a plug hole is formed at one end of the top of the strip-shaped section, a plug post is inserted into the plug hole, the plug post is connected with the push button, and the other end of the strip-shaped section is integrally connected with the sealing section.

[0008] Preferably, the sealing section is elliptical, with locking feet on both sides of the sealing section, and locking grooves that fit the locking feet are provided on both sides of the inner wall of the transparent cover.

[0009] Preferably, the mucus removal assembly includes an L-shaped scraper, an installation groove is provided on the inner end face of the transparent cover, one end of the L-shaped scraper extends into the installation groove, and an installation component for limiting the L-shaped scraper is also provided in the installation groove. A wedge-shaped part is provided at the bottom end of the vertical section of the L-shaped scraper, and the lowest end of the wedge-shaped part is in contact with the upper surface of the flexible baffle.

[0010] Preferably, the mounting components include a pressure plate, guide posts, limiting sleeves, compression springs, and insert blocks. The pressure plate is in contact with the upper end face of the L-shaped scraper. Guide posts are inserted at both ends of the pressure plate and fixed in the mounting groove. Limiting sleeves are provided on the pressure plate outside the two guide posts. Multiple sets of compression springs are equidistantly arranged between the top of the pressure plate and the groove wall of the mounting groove. The insert blocks are connected to the bottom of the horizontal section of the L-shaped scraper. The mounting groove has slots corresponding to the insert blocks.

[0011] Preferably, one end of the horizontal section of the L-shaped scraper is provided with a squeezing slope, and one side of the pressure plate is provided with a relief slope corresponding to the squeezing slope.

[0012] Preferably, the anti-slip assembly includes a mounting cylinder installed inside the housing. The mounting cylinder has an integrally formed limiting cylinder inside, and a vertical pin is inserted inside the limiting cylinder. The top end of one side of the vertical pin abuts against the side of the insertion post. The bottom end of the vertical pin is connected to a connecting plate located at the bottom of the limiting cylinder. A push cylinder that passes through the housing is slidably installed at the bottom end of the mounting cylinder. A retaining spring is installed between the push cylinder and the connecting plate. Right-angled trapezoids with opposite directions are provided on both sides of the inner wall of the push cylinder. A movable part is provided between the two right-angled trapezoids. The movable part passes through the mounting cylinder and the vertical pin.

[0013] Preferably, the moving part includes an inclined connecting section, with two ends of the inclined connecting section diagonally provided with pressing platforms, and the two pressing platforms and the connecting section are integrally formed.

[0014] The present invention also proposes a method of using the aforementioned portable insect observation device, the method comprising the following steps:

[0015] S1. When encountering an insect in the wild, hold the shell in your hand, place the transparent cover over the outside of the insect, and then push or turn it.

[0016] S2. The push button moves the flexible baffle under the limit of the limiting frame. The sealing section of the flexible baffle extends into the inside of the transparent cover to close it, so that the insect is located in the space formed by the transparent cover and the flexible baffle.

[0017] S3. When the push button is pushed into place, the anti-slip component will prevent it from moving back, thus preventing insects from falling out of the transparent cover during carrying.

[0018] S4. When the limit of the anti-slip component is released, the reset push button is activated. The push button drives the flexible baffle to move. During the movement, the L-shaped scraper can scrape off the sticky liquid on its surface.

[0019] S5. After scraping, the L-shaped scraper can be removed from the transparent cover using the mounting hardware, and the slime on the L-shaped scraper can then be cleaned.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial technical effects: The observation device is composed of a shell, a transparent cover, a push button, and a flexible baffle. By covering the insect with the transparent cover from the outside, and then sealing the transparent cover from the bottom with the push button and the flexible baffle, the insect can be captured inside the transparent cover. It is convenient to operate, and the overall size is small and easy to carry. At the same time, it is equipped with an anti-slip component and a mucus removal component. The anti-slip component limits the push button to prevent the insect from escaping from the inside during carrying, and the mucus removal component cleans the mucus on the flexible baffle. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a portable insect observation device according to the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure;

[0023] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure at point A;

[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the transparent cover.

[0025] Reference numerals: 1. Shell; 2. Limiting frame; 3. Transparent cover; 4. Flexible baffle; 5. Through hole; 6. Strip through groove; 7. Push button; 8. Strip section; 9. Sealing section; 10. Insertion hole; 11. Insertion post; 12. Clamping foot; 13. Clamping groove; 14. L-shaped scraper; 15. Mounting groove; 16. Pressure plate; 17. Guide post; 18. Limiting sleeve; 19. Compression spring; 20. Insertion block; 21. Slot; 22. Extrusion ramp; 23. Yielding ramp; 24. Mounting cylinder; 25. Limiting cylinder; 26. Vertical pin; 27. Connecting plate; 28. Push cylinder; 29. ​​Clamping spring; 30. Right-angle ladder; 31. Angled connecting section; 32. Compression ladder. Detailed Implementation

[0026] Example 1

[0027] like Figures 1-4As shown, the present invention proposes a portable insect observation device, comprising a shell 1, with limiting frames 2 symmetrically arranged on both sides of the inner wall of the shell 1, one end of the limiting frame 2 extending meandering to the end of the shell 1, a flexible baffle 4 slidably arranged between the two limiting frames 2, a transparent cover 3 being snapped into one end of the shell 1, a through hole 5 for the flexible baffle 4 to pass through on the side of the transparent cover 3, a mucus removal component that cooperates with the flexible baffle 4 being arranged inside the transparent cover 3, a strip-shaped through groove 6 communicating with the interior of the shell 1, a push button 7 that drives the flexible baffle 4 to close the bottom of the transparent cover 3 being slidably arranged in the strip-shaped through groove 6, and an anti-slip component that limits the push button 7 being arranged inside the shell 1.

[0028] Furthermore, the flexible baffle 4 includes a strip segment 8 and a sealing segment 9. One end of the top of the strip segment 8 is provided with an insertion hole 10, and an insertion post 11 is inserted into the insertion hole 10. The insertion post 11 is connected to the push button 7. The other end of the strip segment 8 is integrally connected to the sealing segment 9. Through the cooperation of the insertion hole 10 and the insertion post 11, the flexible baffle 4 can be moved synchronously when a pushing force is applied to the push button 7.

[0029] Furthermore, the sealing section 9 is elliptical in shape, and the sealing section 9 is provided with locking feet 12 on both sides. The inner wall of the transparent cover 3 is provided with locking grooves 13 that are adapted to the locking feet 12 on both sides. By the cooperation of the locking feet 12 and the locking grooves 13, the sealing section 9 can play a guiding and limiting role when it extends into the inner side of the transparent cover 3 through the through hole 5.

[0030] The working principle of this invention is as follows: When encountering an insect in the wild, the transparent cover 3 is placed over the outside of the insect, and then the push button 7 is pushed. The push button 7 causes the strip segment 8 of the flexible baffle 4 to move within the limiting frame 2, while the sealing segment 9 passes through the through hole 5 to close the transparent cover 3 from below the insect, thereby trapping the insect inside the transparent cover 3. The overall operation is convenient, and the structure is compact and easy to carry.

[0031] Example 2

[0032] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the present invention proposes a portable insect observation device. Based on the above embodiments, this embodiment also discloses in detail the specific components of the mucus removal assembly, which includes an L-shaped scraper 14. The inner end face of the transparent cover 3 is provided with a mounting groove 15. One end of the L-shaped scraper 14 extends into the mounting groove 15. The mounting groove 15 is also provided with a mounting component that limits the L-shaped scraper 14. The bottom end of the vertical section of the L-shaped scraper 14 is provided with a wedge-shaped part, and the lowest end of the wedge-shaped part is in contact with the upper surface of the flexible baffle 4.

[0033] The mounting components include a pressure plate 16, guide posts 17, limiting sleeves 18, compression springs 19, and insert blocks 20. The pressure plate 16 is in contact with the upper end face of the L-shaped scraper 14. Guide posts 17 are inserted at both ends of the pressure plate 16. Both guide posts 17 are fixed in the mounting groove 15. Limiting sleeves 18 are provided on the pressure plate 16 outside the two guide posts 17. Multiple sets of compression springs 19 are equidistantly arranged between the top of the pressure plate 16 and the groove wall of the mounting groove 15. The insert blocks 20 are connected to the bottom of the horizontal section of the L-shaped scraper 14. The mounting groove 15 has slots 21 corresponding to the insert blocks 20.

[0034] Furthermore, one end of the horizontal section of the L-shaped scraper 14 is provided with a squeezing ramp 22, and one side of the pressure plate 16 is provided with a relief ramp 23 corresponding to the squeezing ramp 22. The squeezing ramp 22 facilitates the application of thrust to the pressure plate 16, and the relief ramp 23, in conjunction with the relief ramp 23, causes the pressure plate 16 to rise after being pushed.

[0035] In this embodiment, the L-shaped scraper 14 is installed before catching insects. A pushing force is manually applied to the horizontal section of the L-shaped scraper 14, causing the squeezing ramp 22 at its end to squeeze the clearance ramp 23 of the pressure plate 16. During the squeezing process, the pressure plate 16 is subjected to an oblique force, and with the cooperation of the guide post 17 and the limiting sleeve 18, it rises to squeeze the compression spring 19. After the pressure plate 16 rises, the horizontal section of the L-shaped scraper 14 extends into the mounting groove 15, and the insert 20 below it is supported by the compression spring 19 and the pressure plate. When the L-shaped scraper 14 is inserted into the slot 21 under the action of 16, the installation of the L-shaped scraper 14 is completed. During use, some insects with sticky secretions are trapped in the transparent cover 3, and their body secretions will inevitably stick to the flexible baffle 4. When the push button 7 moves the flexible baffle 4 back, the wedge-shaped part of the L-shaped scraper 14 will scrape off the secretions and clean it. After cleaning, the L-shaped baffle is lifted manually so that the insert 20 below it is disengaged from the slot 21, and then it can be removed from the mounting slot 15.

[0036] Example 3

[0037] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the present invention proposes a portable insect observation device. Based on the above embodiments, this embodiment further discloses in detail the specific components of the anti-slip assembly, which includes an installation cylinder 24. The installation cylinder 24 is installed inside the housing 1. A limiting cylinder 25 is integrally formed inside the installation cylinder 24. A vertical pin 26 is inserted inside the limiting cylinder 25. The top end of one side of the vertical pin 26 abuts against the side of the insertion post 11. The bottom end of the vertical pin 26 is connected to a connecting plate 27 located at the bottom of the limiting cylinder 25. A push cylinder 28 that passes through the housing 1 is slidably arranged at the bottom end of the installation cylinder 24. A retaining spring 29 is arranged between the push cylinder 28 and the connecting plate 27. Right-angled trapezoids 30 that are opposite to each other are arranged on both sides of the inner wall of the push cylinder 28. A moving part is arranged between the two right-angled trapezoids 30. The moving part is through the installation cylinder 24 and the vertical pin 26.

[0038] The movable component includes an inclined connecting section 31, with two pressure platforms 32 arranged diagonally at both ends of the inclined connecting section 31. The two pressure platforms 32 and the connecting section are integrally formed.

[0039] In this embodiment, during use, when the push button 7 drives the flexible baffle 4 to close the transparent cover 3, the insert 11 at the bottom of the push button 7 will apply a squeezing force to the inclined surface of the vertical pin 26. Under the pressure, the vertical pin 26 squeezes the retaining spring 29 downward, so that the push button 7 is pushed into place. When the push button 7 passes the vertical pin 26, the vertical pin 26 is reset under the elastic restoring force of the retaining spring 29, avoiding the situation where the push button 7 retracts and releases insects due to the influence of other forces during carrying. When it is necessary to manually open the transparent cover 3, the push cylinder 28 is squeezed from below the shell 1. The right-angled ladders 30 on both sides of the push cylinder 28 apply a squeezing force to the pressing ladder 32, so that the pressing ladder 32 and the inclined connecting section 31 drive the vertical pin 26 downward, thereby releasing the restriction on the push button 7. The push button 7 can then be manually pushed to open the transparent cover 3, which is convenient to operate.

[0040] Example 4

[0041] A method of using the aforementioned portable insect observation device, the method comprising the following steps:

[0042] S1. When encountering an insect in the wild, hold the shell 1, place the transparent cover 3 over the outside of the insect, and then push the knob.

[0043] S2, the push button 7 drives the flexible baffle 4 to move under the limit of the limit frame 2, and the sealing section 9 of the flexible baffle 4 extends into the inside of the transparent cover 3 to close it, so that the insect is located in the space formed by the transparent cover 3 and the flexible baffle 4.

[0044] When S3 and push button 7 are pushed into place, the anti-slip component will prevent them from moving back, thus preventing insects from escaping from the transparent cover 3 during carrying.

[0045] S4. When the limit of the anti-slip component is released, the reset push button 7 is reset. The push button 7 drives the flexible baffle 4 to move. During the movement, the L-shaped scraper 14 can scrape off the sticky liquid on its surface.

[0046] S5. After scraping, the L-shaped scraper 14 can be removed from the transparent cover 3 using the mounting parts, so that the slime on the L-shaped scraper 14 can be cleaned.

[0047] The embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. Various changes can be made within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

Claims

1. A portable insect observation device, characterized in that, The device includes a housing (1), with symmetrically arranged limit frames (2) on both sides of the inner wall of the housing (1). One end of the limit frame (2) extends meandering to the end of the housing (1). A flexible baffle (4) is slidably arranged between the two limit frames (2). A transparent cover (3) is snapped into one end of the housing (1). A through hole (5) is opened on the side of the transparent cover (3) for the flexible baffle (4) to pass through. A mucus removal component that cooperates with the flexible baffle (4) is arranged inside the transparent cover (3). A strip-shaped through groove (6) communicating with the inside of the housing (1) is opened on the top of the housing (1). A push button (7) that drives the flexible baffle (4) to close the bottom of the transparent cover (3) is slidably arranged in the strip-shaped through groove (6). An anti-slip component that limits the push button (7) is arranged inside the housing (1). The mucus removal assembly includes an L-shaped scraper (14), and an installation groove (15) is provided on the inner end face of the transparent cover (3). One end of the L-shaped scraper (14) extends into the installation groove (15). An installation component for limiting the L-shaped scraper (14) is also provided in the installation groove (15). A wedge-shaped part is provided at the bottom end of the vertical section of the L-shaped scraper (14), and the lowest end of the wedge-shaped part is in contact with the upper surface of the flexible baffle (4). The mounting components include a pressure plate (16), guide posts (17), limiting sleeves (18), compression springs (19), and inserts (20). The pressure plate (16) is in contact with the upper surface of the L-shaped scraper (14). Guide posts (17) are inserted at both ends of the pressure plate (16). Both guide posts (17) are fixed in the mounting groove (15). Limiting sleeves (18) located outside the two guide posts (17) are provided on the pressure plate (16). Multiple sets of compression springs (19) are equidistantly arranged between the top of the pressure plate (16) and the groove wall of the mounting groove (15). The inserts (20) are connected to the bottom of the horizontal section of the L-shaped scraper (14). A slot (21) corresponding to the inserts (20) is opened in the mounting groove (15).

2. The portable insect observation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flexible baffle (4) includes a strip section (8) and a sealing section (9). One end of the top of the strip section (8) is provided with an insertion hole (10), and a plug (11) is inserted into the insertion hole (10). The plug (11) is connected to the push button (7). The other end of the strip section (8) is integrated with the sealing section (9).

3. A portable insect observation device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The sealing section (9) is set to be elliptical, and the sealing section (9) is provided with locking feet (12) on both sides. The inner wall of the transparent cover (3) is provided with locking grooves (13) that are adapted to the locking feet (12) on both sides.

4. The portable insect observation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the horizontal section of the L-shaped scraper (14) is provided with a squeezing ramp (22), and one side of the pressure plate (16) is provided with a relief ramp (23) corresponding to the squeezing ramp (22).

5. A portable insect observation device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The anti-slip assembly includes a mounting cylinder (24), which is installed inside the housing (1). The mounting cylinder (24) has an integrally formed limiting cylinder (25) inside. A vertical pin (26) is inserted inside the limiting cylinder (25). The top of one side of the vertical pin (26) abuts against the side of the insert (11). The bottom end of the vertical pin (26) is connected to a connecting plate (27) located at the bottom of the limiting cylinder (25). A push cylinder (28) that passes through the housing (1) is slidably provided at the bottom end of the mounting cylinder (24). A retaining ring (29) is provided between the push cylinder (28) and the connecting plate (27). Right-angled trapezoids (30) that are opposite to each other are provided on both sides of the inner wall of the push cylinder (28). A moving part is provided between the two right-angled trapezoids (30). The moving part passes through the mounting cylinder (24) and the vertical pin (26).

6. A portable insect observation device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The moving part includes an oblique connecting section (31), and two pressure ladders (32) are provided diagonally at both ends of the oblique connecting section (31). The two pressure ladders (32) and the connecting section are integrally formed.

7. A method of using a portable insect observation device, comprising the portable insect observation device according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The method includes the following steps: S1. When encountering an insect in the wild, hold the shell (1) in your hand, place the transparent cover (3) over the outside of the insect, and then push the push knob. S2, the push button (7) drives the flexible baffle (4) to move under the limit of the limit frame (2), and the sealing section (9) of the flexible baffle (4) extends into the inside of the transparent cover (3) to close it, so that the insect is located in the space formed by the transparent cover (3) and the flexible baffle (4); S3. When the push button (7) is pushed into place, the anti-slip component will prevent it from moving back, thus preventing insects from falling out of the transparent cover (3) during the carrying process; S4. When the limit of the anti-slip component is released, the reset push button (7) is activated. The push button (7) drives the flexible baffle (4) to move. During the movement, the L-shaped scraper (14) can scrape off the sticky liquid on its surface. S5. After scraping, the L-shaped scraper (14) can be removed from the transparent cover (3) using the mounting parts, so that the slime on the L-shaped scraper (14) can be cleaned.

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