A solenopsis invicta assisted trap

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of red imported fire ant control, and particularly relates to a red imported fire ant auxiliary trap, which comprises a trapping table, a trapping chamber, a guide support and a food lure support, etc., the trapping table is connected with the trapping chamber, the trapping table is in the shape of a trapezoid higher than the ground to reduce the speed of red imported fire ants returning to the nest, the trapping chamber is arranged at the rear end of the trapping table, the guide support is arranged on the trapping table, the food lure support is slidingly connected in the guide support, and the trap further comprises a power assembly, a conveying belt and a shaking mechanism, the power assembly drives the food lure support to move in the guide support, and the power assembly supplies power to the conveying belt. The power assembly can drive the food lure support to move horizontally, the clamping rod of the food lure support moves a large number of red imported fire ants eating to above the collecting bin, the second double-shaft motor drives the cam to rotate to continuously vibrate the clamping rod, the red imported fire ants on the clamping rod are shaken to fall into the collecting bin, and thus the red imported fire ants are efficiently trapped and killed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of red imported fire ant control technology, and in particular to a red imported fire ant auxiliary trap. Background Technology

[0002] In the control of red imported fire ants, baiting is a commonly used technique. However, its effects are relatively slow, primarily due to the social structure and behavioral habits of these ants. Red imported fire ants are highly organized insects with complex social structures and behaviors. They transmit food and pesticides through co-feeding among worker ants. Therefore, when using baiting, sufficient time is needed for worker ants to carry the bait back to the nest and, through co-feeding, pass the pesticide to the queen, thus controlling the ant population. This process typically takes 3-5 days, and may even take 7-10 days to see noticeable control effects.

[0003] Furthermore, red imported fire ants are prone to developing pesticide resistance, which is one of the reasons why the effectiveness of bait-based control techniques is gradually decreasing. Due to their high reproductive capacity and adaptability, red imported fire ants can develop resistance to pesticides through genetics and natural selection. Once resistant individuals appear in a population, they pass on the resistance genes to their offspring, leading to a decrease in the sensitivity of the entire population to pesticides, thus gradually weakening the effectiveness of bait-based control techniques.

[0004] This invention proposes a trap that uses food to attract and then shake off red imported fire ants. Unlike previous trapping methods that had a longer time frame, this invention can more effectively trap and kill red imported fire ants. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To overcome the shortcomings of traditional bait-based trapping techniques, such as long time frame and low effectiveness, this invention provides a highly efficient red imported fire ant-assisted trapping device.

[0006] The technical solution is as follows: A red imported fire ant auxiliary trap includes a trapping platform, a trapping chamber, a guide bracket, and a feeding bracket. The trapping platform is trapezoidal above the ground to reduce the speed at which red imported fire ants return to their nests. The trapping chamber is located at the rear end of the trapping platform. The guide bracket is located on the trapping platform, and the feeding bracket is slidably connected within the guide bracket. The device also includes a power component, a conveyor belt, and a vibration mechanism. The power component drives the feeding bracket to move within the guide bracket and simultaneously supplies power to the conveyor belt. The power component consists of a first dual-axis motor, a first pulley assembly, and a transmission component. The first dual-axis motor is fixedly connected to the outside of the trapping chamber. The first dual-axis motor has one output shaft that drives the first pulley group mounted on the conveyor belt through a transmission assembly composed of meshing bevel gears. The conveyor belt is symmetrically arranged on the side of the trapping platform. The shaking mechanism consists of a clamping rod, a limiting bracket, a second dual-axis motor, and a cam. The limiting bracket is fixed to the upper end of the bait-attracting bracket. The clamping rod is slidably connected inside the limiting bracket and passes through the bait-attracting bracket. A first return spring is connected between the clamping rod and the bait-attracting bracket. The second dual-axis motor is fixed to the limiting bracket. The output shaft of the second dual-axis motor is connected to the cam through a key. The cam can contact and push the clamping rod to achieve the vibration effect.

[0007] Furthermore, the guide bracket includes a first lead screw and a guide rod. The first lead screw is rotatably connected inside the guide bracket, and the feeding enticement bracket is threadedly connected to the first lead screw and simultaneously slidably connected to the guide rod. The first dual-axis motor in the power assembly supplies power to the first lead screw.

[0008] Furthermore, a single thread is provided on the first lead screw.

[0009] Furthermore, it also includes a collection chamber, with conveyor belts located on both sides of the trapping platform, the trapping platform having a hollowed-out center, and the collection chamber located in the hollowed-out portion.

[0010] Furthermore, the clamping rod is rod-shaped, with a hollow bottom end, and a fixing nut is connected to the bottom of the clamping rod.

[0011] Furthermore, it also includes a straight clamp, a support frame, a straight-head transmission rod, a second pulley set, a second lead screw, and sweeping brushes. The output shaft of the second dual-axis motor is connected to the straight clamp. The support frame is fixed to the trapping chamber. The straight-head transmission rod is rotatably connected to the support frame. The second lead screw is rotatably set in the trapping chamber. The sweeping brushes are symmetrically arranged and threadedly connected to the second lead screw. The sweeping brushes can contact the end face of the conveyor belt. The straight-head transmission rod drives the second lead screw through the second pulley set. The straight clamp can be engaged with the straight-head transmission rod by snapping. That is, when the baiting bracket moves to the rear end of the guide bracket, the second dual-axis motor drives the straight-head transmission rod to rotate through the straight clamp. The straight-head transmission rod drives the second lead screw to rotate through the second pulley set. The second lead screw will drive the sweeping brushes to reciprocate.

[0012] Furthermore, the second lead screw is provided with symmetrical closed reciprocating threads.

[0013] Furthermore, it also includes a movable block, a second return spring, a pull rod, and an isolation door. The movable block is slidably disposed in the middle of the trapping chamber. The second return spring connects the movable block and the trapping chamber. The movable block is connected to an isolation door that slides opposite to the trapping platform via a pull rod. The baiting bracket can contact and push the movable block.

[0014] Furthermore, it also includes a stabilizing block and a third return spring. The stabilizing block is slidably connected inside the feeding stimulating bracket, and the third return spring is connected between the stabilizing block and the feeding stimulating bracket. The stabilizing block can clamp and fix the clamping rod.

[0015] Furthermore, it also includes a fixed rod and a push block. The fixed rod is horizontally fixed to the inner wall of the trapping chamber, and the push block is fixed inside the fixed rod. The push block can contact and push the stabilizing block to move horizontally. Because the stabilizing block has an oblique groove on its side, the push block can be embedded in the stabilizing block and push it to move radially.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: 1. The power component can drive the feeding bracket to move horizontally. The clamping rod of the feeding bracket moves the red imported fire ants carrying a large number of food to the top of the collection chamber. Then, the second dual-axis motor drives the cam to rotate, so as to continuously vibrate the clamping rod, causing the red imported fire ants on the clamping rod to fall into the collection chamber, thereby completing the efficient trapping and killing of red imported fire ants.

[0017] 2. The first dual-axis motor drives the conveyor belt to rotate, so as to introduce the red imported fire ants outside the trapping room. Then, the second dual-axis motor drives the single-head transmission rod to rotate, which in turn drives the sweeping brush to move back and forth through the second lead screw. The red imported fire ants on the conveyor belt are swept into the collection chamber by the sweeping brush, thereby improving the trapping efficiency of red imported fire ants. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the guide bracket and power assembly of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the feeding stimulant support and shaking mechanism of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the single-head transmission rod and sweeping brush of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 6This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the movable block, pull rod, and isolation door of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the stabilizing block of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the fixing rod and push block of the present invention.

[0026] Reference numerals: 1_Catching platform, 2_Catching chamber, 3_Guide bracket, 301_First lead screw, 302_Guide rod, 4_Feed attractant bracket, 5_First dual-axis motor, 6_First pulley assembly, 7_Transmission assembly, 8_Conveyor belt, 9_Collection bin, 10_Clamping rod, 1001_Fixing nut, 11_Limit bracket, 12_First return spring, 13_Second dual-axis motor, 14_Cam, 15_Single-piece clamp, 16_Support frame, 17_Single-piece transmission rod, 18_Second pulley assembly, 19_Second lead screw, 20_Sweeping brush, 21_Moving block, 22_Second return spring, 23_Pull rod, 24_Isolation door, 25_Stabilizing block, 26_Third return spring, 27_Fixing rod, 28_Push block. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0028] Example: A red imported fire ant auxiliary trap, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, the device includes a trapping platform 1, a trapping chamber 2, a guide bracket 3, and a baiting bracket 4. The trapping platform 1 is connected to the trapping chamber 2 and is trapped above the ground to reduce the speed at which red imported fire ants return to their nests. The trapping chamber 2 is located at the rear end of the trapping platform 1. The guide bracket 3 is mounted on the trapping platform 1, and the baiting bracket 4 is slidably connected within the guide bracket 3. The device also includes a power assembly, a conveyor belt 8, and a vibration mechanism. The power assembly drives the baiting bracket 4 to move within the guide bracket 3, and simultaneously powers the conveyor belt 8. Specifically, the power assembly consists of a first dual-axis motor 5, a first pulley group 6, and a transmission assembly 7. The first dual-axis motor 5 is fixed to the outside of the trapping chamber 2, and one output shaft of the first dual-axis motor 5 is connected to a meshing mechanism. The transmission assembly 7, composed of bevel gears, drives the first pulley group 6, which is sleeved on the conveyor belt 8. The conveyor belt 8 is located on both sides of the trapping platform 1. The trapping platform 1 has a hollowed-out middle section, and the collection bin 9 is located in the hollowed-out section. The vibration mechanism consists of a clamping rod 10, a limiting bracket 11, a second dual-axis motor 13, and a cam 14. The limiting bracket 11 is fixed to the upper end of the feeding support 4. The clamping rod 10 is slidably connected inside the limiting bracket 11 and passes through the feeding support 4. A first return spring 12 is connected between the clamping rod 10 and the feeding support 4. The second dual-axis motor 13 is fixed to the limiting bracket 11. The output shaft of the second dual-axis motor 13 is connected to the cam 14 through a key. The cam 14 can contact and push the clamping rod 10 to achieve the vibration effect.

[0029] like Figures 1-3 As shown, the guide bracket 3 includes a first lead screw 301 and a guide rod 302. The first lead screw 301 is rotatably connected inside the guide bracket 3. A single thread is provided on the first lead screw 301. The feeding bracket 4 is threadedly connected to the first lead screw 301 and simultaneously slidably connected to the guide rod 302. The first dual-axis motor 5 in the power assembly supplies power to the first lead screw 301.

[0030] like Figure 4 As shown, the clamping rod 10 is rod-shaped with a hollow bottom. A fixing nut 1001 is connected to the bottom of the clamping rod 10. Meat is placed in the hollow part of the clamping rod 10, and the food can be fixed by rotating the fixing nut 1001.

[0031] like Figure 5 As shown, it also includes a straight clamp 15, a support frame 16, a straight-head transmission rod 17, a second pulley set 18, a second lead screw 19, and a sweeping brush 20. The output shaft of the second dual-axis motor 13 is connected to the straight clamp 15. The support frame 16 is fixedly connected to the trapping chamber 2. The straight-head transmission rod 17 is rotatably connected to the support frame 16. The second lead screw 19 is rotatably disposed in the trapping chamber 2. The second lead screw 19 has symmetrical closed reciprocating threads. The sweeping brush 20 is symmetrically disposed and threaded to the second lead screw 19. The sweeping brush 20 can interact with the end face of the conveyor belt 8. Upon contact, the straight-head drive rod 17 drives the second lead screw 19 through the second pulley group 18. The straight clamp 15 can be engaged with the straight-head drive rod 17 by snap-fitting. That is, when the feeding bracket 4 moves to the rear end of the guide bracket 3, the second dual-axis motor 13 drives the straight-head drive rod 17 to rotate through the straight clamp 15. The straight-head drive rod 17 drives the second lead screw 19 to rotate through the second pulley group 18. The second lead screw 19 will drive the sweeping brush 20 to move back and forth. The sweeping brush 20 can sweep the red imported fire ants that fall on the conveyor belt 8 into the collection chamber 9.

[0032] like Figure 6 As shown, it also includes a movable block 21, a second return spring 22, a pull rod 23, and an isolation door 24. The movable block 21 is slidably disposed in the middle of the trapping chamber 2. The second return spring 22 is connected between the movable block 21 and the trapping chamber 2. The movable block 21 is connected to the isolation door 24, which slides opposite to the trapping platform 1, through the pull rod 23. The feeding support 4 can contact and push the movable block 21. Specifically, when the feeding support 4 moves backward, the feeding support 4 pushes the movable block 21 to move backward synchronously. The movable block 21 pulls the pull rod 23, which in turn drives the isolation door 24 to close, thereby preventing the red imported fire ants from escaping.

[0033] like Figure 7As shown, it also includes a stabilizing block 25 and a third return spring 26. The stabilizing block 25 is slidably connected in the feeding bracket 4, and the third return spring 26 is connected between the stabilizing block 25 and the feeding bracket 4. The stabilizing block 25 can clamp and fix the clamping rod 10.

[0034] like Figure 8 As shown, it also includes a fixing rod 27 and a pusher block 28. The fixing rod 27 is horizontally fixed to the inner wall of the trapping chamber 2, and the pusher block 28 is fixed inside the fixing rod 27. The pusher block 28 can contact and push the stabilizing block 25 to move horizontally. Because the stabilizing block 25 has an oblique groove on its side, the pusher block 28 can be embedded in the stabilizing block 25 and push it to move radially. The effect is that when the feeding bracket 4 is located at the front end of the guide bracket 3, the feeding bracket 4 attracts red imported fire ants by holding the food. At this time, the stabilizing block 25 fixes the clamping rod 10. When the feeding bracket 4 moves to the rear end of the guide bracket 3, the second dual-axis motor 13 drives the cam 14 to vibrate the clamping rod 10 to shake the red imported fire ants on the clamping rod 10 into the collection chamber 9. At this time, the pusher block 28 has been inserted into the stabilizing block 25 and pushes it. At this time, the clamping rod 10 will vibrate fully to improve the shaking effect on the red imported fire ants.

[0035] The working principle of this invention is as follows: Meat, which red imported fire ants prefer, is clamped at the lower end of the clamping rod 10. The red imported fire ants will climb onto the trapping platform 1 to feed. Once there are enough red imported fire ants on the clamping rod 10, the first dual-axis motor 5 is activated, driving the conveyor belt 8 to rotate via the first pulley group 6. Simultaneously, the first dual-axis motor 5 drives the first lead screw 301 to rotate, causing the feeding bracket 4 to move backward. During this movement, the feeding bracket 4 pushes open the isolation door 24. When the feeding bracket 4 moves to the rear end of the guide bracket 3, the second dual-axis motor 13 is activated. As the cam 14 rotates, it continuously pushes the clamping rod 10, causing vibration. The red imported fire ants on the clamping rod 10 will fall into the collection chamber 9. At the same time, the second dual-axis motor 13 drives the straight-head transmission rod 17 to rotate through the straight clamp 15. The straight-head transmission rod 17 drives the second lead screw 19 to rotate through the second pulley group 18. The second lead screw 19 drives the sweeping brush 20 to move back and forth. The sweeping brush 20 can sweep the red imported fire ants that fall on the conveyor belt 8 into the collection chamber 9, thus efficiently completing the trapping and killing of red imported fire ants.

[0036] The above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of the present invention, and are intended to enable those skilled in the art to understand the content of the present invention and implement it accordingly. They should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention. All equivalent changes or modifications made in accordance with the spirit and essence of the present invention should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A red imported fire ant auxiliary trap, comprising a trapping platform (1), a trapping chamber (2), a guide bracket (3), and a baiting bracket (4), wherein the trapping platform (1) is connected to the trapping chamber (2), the guide bracket (3) is disposed on the trapping platform (1), and the baiting bracket (4) is slidably connected within the guide bracket (3), characterized in that, It also includes a power assembly, a conveyor belt (8), and a shaking mechanism. The power assembly drives the bait-attracting bracket (4) to move within the guide bracket (3). The power assembly also supplies power to the conveyor belt (8). The power assembly consists of a first dual-axis motor (5), a first pulley group (6), and a transmission assembly (7). The first dual-axis motor (5) is fixed to the outside of the trapping chamber (2). One output shaft of the first dual-axis motor (5) drives the first pulley group (6) fitted on the conveyor belt (8) through the transmission assembly (7) composed of meshing bevel gears. The shaking mechanism consists of a clamping rod (10) and a limiting bracket (11). The system consists of a second dual-axis motor (13) and a cam (14). A limiting bracket (11) is fixed to the upper end of the feeding bracket (4). A clamping rod (10) is slidably connected inside the limiting bracket (11) and passes through the feeding bracket (4). A first return spring (12) is connected between the clamping rod (10) and the feeding bracket (4). The second dual-axis motor (13) is fixed to the limiting bracket (11). The output shaft of the second dual-axis motor (13) is connected to the cam (14) via a key. The cam (14) can contact and push the clamping rod (10). The guide bracket (3) includes a first lead screw (301) and a guide rod (30). 2) The first lead screw (301) is rotatably connected to the guide bracket (3), and the baiting bracket (4) is threaded to the first lead screw (301) and simultaneously slidably connected to the guide rod (302). The first dual-axis motor (5) in the power assembly supplies power to the first lead screw (301). A single thread is provided on the first lead screw (301). It also includes a collection chamber (9), and the conveyor belt (8) is located on both sides of the trapping platform (1). The trapping platform (1) is hollow in the middle, and the collection chamber (9) is located in the hollow part. The meat that red imported fire ants like to eat is clamped at the lower end of the clamping rod (10), and the red imported fire ants will climb onto the trapping platform ( 1) Feeding: After there are enough red imported fire ants on the clamp (10), the first dual-axis motor (5) is turned on and the first pulley group (6) drives the conveyor belt (8) to rotate. The first dual-axis motor (5) will drive the first lead screw (301) to rotate at the same time. The first lead screw (301) will drive the feeding bracket (4) to move backward. When the feeding bracket (4) moves to the rear end of the guide bracket (3), the second dual-axis motor (13) is turned on and the cam (14) is driven to rotate. The cam (14) will continuously push the clamp (10) to form vibration. The red imported fire ants on the clamp (10) will be shaken off into the collection chamber (9).

2. The red imported fire ant auxiliary trap according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom end of the clamp rod (10) is hollow, and the fixing nut (1001) is connected to the bottom of the clamp rod (10).

3. The red imported fire ant auxiliary trap according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a straight clamp (15), a support frame (16), a straight head transmission rod (17), a second pulley group (18), a second lead screw (19), and a sweeping brush (20). The output shaft of the second dual-axis motor (13) is connected to the straight clamp (15). The support frame (16) is fixed in the trapping chamber (2). The straight head transmission rod (17) is rotatably connected in the support frame (16). The second lead screw (19) is rotatably set in the trapping chamber (2). The sweeping brush (20) is symmetrically arranged and connected to the second lead screw (19) by threads. The sweeping brush (20) can contact the end face of the conveyor belt (8). The straight head transmission rod (17) drives the second lead screw (19) through the second pulley group (18). The straight clamp (15) can be fitted into the straight head transmission rod (17) by snap-fit.

4. The red imported fire ant auxiliary trap according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second lead screw (19) has symmetrical closed reciprocating threads.

5. A red imported fire ant auxiliary trap according to claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes a movable block (21), a second return spring (22), a pull rod (23) and an isolation door (24). The movable block (21) is slidably disposed in the middle of the trapping chamber (2). The second return spring (22) is connected between the movable block (21) and the trapping chamber (2). The movable block (21) is connected to the isolation door (24) which slides opposite to the trapping platform (1) through the pull rod (23). The baiting bracket (4) can contact and push the movable block (21).

6. The red imported fire ant auxiliary trap according to claim 5, characterized in that, It also includes a stabilizing block (25) and a third return spring (26). The stabilizing block (25) is slidably connected in the feeding bracket (4). The third return spring (26) is connected between the stabilizing block (25) and the feeding bracket (4). The stabilizing block (25) can clamp and fix the clamping rod (10).

7. A red imported fire ant auxiliary trap according to claim 6, characterized in that, It also includes a fixing rod (27) and a pusher (28). The fixing rod (27) is horizontally fixed to the inner wall of the trapping chamber (2), and the pusher (28) is fixed inside the fixing rod (27). The pusher (28) can contact and push the stabilizing block (25) to move horizontally. Because the stabilizing block (25) has an oblique groove on its side, the pusher (28) can be embedded in the stabilizing block (25) and push it to move radially.

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