An ant trapping monitoring device and method

Abstract

The application discloses an ant trapping and monitoring device and method, which comprises a bottom table and a plurality of trapping boxes. The top surface of the bottom table is fixedly connected with a top shell. One end of the bottom table is horizontally fixedly connected with a trapping table. The inner side of the top shell, which is away from the trapping table, is fixedly connected with a storage box warehouse. The storage box warehouse is used for storing the trapping boxes. A primary conveying assembly and a secondary conveying assembly are used for moving the trapping boxes. The trapping boxes are used for trapping work at the position of the trapping table. After the trapping is completed, the secondary conveying assembly moves the trapping boxes to below the collecting assembly. The trapping boxes are lifted to the collecting assembly by the lifting assembly for recycling. The device can perform continuous trapping work for a period of time. The trapping conditions of each period correspond to each trapping box. After the device is put in once, manual recycling is not needed frequently. After the trapping work of all periods is completed, the trapping conditions of each period can be obtained through recycling once, so that the ant trapping and monitoring work is more convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of ant monitoring equipment technology, specifically to an ant trapping and monitoring device and method. Background Technology

[0002] The small red fire ant, also known as the golden fire ant, belongs to the genus *Warwick's ant* of the subfamily Leafcutter Antaeinae in the family Formicidae of the order Hymenoptera. Small red fire ants are tiny and difficult to spot with the naked eye. Their bites cause electric shock-like pain to livestock and humans, accompanied by varying degrees of allergic reactions, harming human health. They are commonly found in coastal areas, artificial forests, plantations, riverbanks, and shrublands, and can also be found in human dwellings, temperature-controlled buildings, and greenhouses. Small red fire ants have a strong ability to adapt to their environment, negatively impacting local ecosystems, biodiversity, urban environments, and human health. They disperse naturally over short distances by forming new nests through swarming, and can also spread via floating plants and debris carried by waterways. Furthermore, they can spread over long distances via turf, seedlings, bonsai, soil, timber, and containers transported by ships, trains, and other means of transportation. Therefore, monitoring the activity of small red fire ants is necessary. Currently, the main monitoring method is trapping, with the following main methods: Bottle trapping: The main tools are small, transparent plastic bottles (50-100 mL) with caps and bait. Fresh peanut butter can be used as bait for small fire ants. Apply it to the inside of a plastic bottle before attracting them. Place one bottle per 100 square meters. After 30-60 minutes, retrieve the bottle and tighten the cap for easy identification and counting of ants. Another method is the bamboo skewer method: Use bamboo skewers and fresh peanut butter. Apply a thin layer of peanut butter to both sides of one half of the skewer and place it on the ground. Place one skewer every 5-10 meters, retrieve it after 30-60 minutes, and check for fire ants. A solid food method uses wire and slices of ham. Insert a small flag made of wire with ham slices attached into the soil, ensuring the ham slices are close to the ground. Generally, the bait is checked for small fire ants after 30-60 minutes of trapping. These methods judge the fire ant situation by the number of fire ants trapped per unit time. Monitoring usually requires continuous trapping, with the time of each trapping corresponding to the trapping result, in order to analyze the activity of fire ants. Currently, more comprehensive trapping devices have also emerged. For example, Chinese invention patent CN219460137U discloses a monitoring device for trapping red imported fire ants. Its structure includes a top cover connected to the upper end of the ant-attracting bottle, an observation window on the surface of the ant-attracting bottle, a mounting plate slidably connected to the lower end of the ant-attracting bottle, and ant inlets arranged in a circular array on the surface of the top cover. The ant inlets communicate with the ant tunnels, and a baffle is rotatably connected to the end of the ant tunnel away from the ant inlets. However, current ant trapping and monitoring devices have the following drawbacks:

[0003] Most current ant trapping and monitoring devices are designed to better trap ants, but they lack automatic retrieval functionality. In trapping and monitoring, it is necessary to determine the trapping time period and to trap multiple times. This means that when using the device, personnel need to manually remove it after the trapping time is reached and then put it back in for the next trapping period, which is very inconvenient.

[0004] Therefore, we propose an ant trapping and monitoring device and method to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an ant trapping and monitoring device and method to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an ant trapping and monitoring device, comprising a base platform and multiple trapping boxes, a top shell fixed to the top surface of the base platform, a trapping platform horizontally fixed to one end of the base platform, a storage box compartment fixed to the side of the top shell away from the trapping platform, a collection component disposed inside the top shell near the base platform, an inner cavity opened inside the storage box compartment, one trapping box disposed on the top surface of the trapping platform, a portion of the multiple trapping boxes disposed inside the inner cavity, and the remaining trapping boxes disposed on the collection component, a primary conveying component disposed on the top surface of the base platform directly below the storage box compartment, a secondary conveying component disposed on the top surface of the base platform and the top surface of the trapping platform, and two lifting components disposed on both sides of the collection component inside the top shell;

[0007] The trapping box includes a base plate, with a retaining frame vertically fixed to the top edge of the base plate. Ant bait is placed on the top surface of the base plate inside the retaining frame. Two anti-slip inserts are fixedly embedded in the center of both sides of the base plate and the retaining frame. Two hinge seats are fixedly fixed to the middle of both ends of the base plate and the retaining frame. A hinge shaft is horizontally fixed to the hinge seat. A positioning long gear is rotatably sleeved on the hinge shaft. A ratchet is fixedly sleeved on the hinge shaft. Multiple ratchet springs are evenly fixed to the inner side of the positioning long gear. The ratchet springs engage with the ratchet. A bottom opening is opened on the bottom surface of the base plate. A conveying toothed plate is fixed to the top surface of the bottom opening. Multiple guide wheels are rotatably connected to both sides of the top surface of the retaining frame.

[0008] Preferably, the top shell has a box-placement opening on the side near the storage compartment, the bottom end of the box-placement opening is rotatably connected to the bottom end of the sealing door via a hinge, a side handle is fixed to the side wall of the sealing door, the top shell has a box-exit opening on the side near the trapping platform, the inner cavity communicates with the box-placement opening, the bottom end of the storage compartment has a box-discharge opening on the side near the collection component, the top surface of the top shell is fixed to a control panel, the inside of the top shell is fixed to a battery and controller, the top surface of the trapping platform is fixed to a U-shaped baffle, and the inner end of the U-shaped baffle has a drop opening.

[0009] Preferably, the collection assembly includes a sealing plate, an insert plate fixed to the bottom surface of the sealing plate, a square opening vertically formed on the top surface of the top shell, the insert plate being inserted into the square opening, a bottom block fixed to the bottom surface of the insert plate, two vertical plates fixed to the two ends of the bottom surface of the bottom block, two positioning toothed plates fixed to one side of the two vertical plates, and a positioning long gear on the trap box located on the collection assembly meshing with the positioning toothed plates.

[0010] Preferably, two fixed guide plates are vertically fixed to one side of the base block, and a horizontal socket is opened on the other side of the base block. A plug is horizontally inserted into the socket, and two movable guide plates are vertically fixed to the side of the plug located outside the socket. A magnetic plate is fixed to the inner wall of the socket, and an iron sheet is fixed to the end of the plug, with the iron sheet contacting the magnetic plate.

[0011] Preferably, the top surface of the base platform has two sliding openings on both sides of the collecting component. The bottom of the two lifting components is slidably disposed in the two sliding openings. Each lifting component includes a vertical plate, the bottom end of which is horizontally slidably connected to the sliding opening. A cavity is opened on the side of the vertical plate near the collecting component. Two coarse rollers are rotatably connected to the inner side of the top and bottom of the cavity, and two fine rollers are rotatably connected to the outer side of the top and bottom of the cavity. Belts are sleeved on the two coarse rollers and the two fine rollers. Two first guide plates are fixedly connected to both sides of the top surface of the base platform between the storage box and the two sliding openings. Two second guide plates are fixedly connected to both sides of the top surface of the base platform between the two sliding openings and the inner wall of the top shell.

[0012] Preferably, two electric push rods are fixedly connected to the inner side walls of the top shell near the two lifting components. The output end of the electric push rod is fixedly connected to the side wall of the vertical plate. A third servo reduction motor is fixedly connected to one side of the top of the vertical plate. The shaft end of the third servo reduction motor is fixedly connected to the shaft end of the coarse roller located above. Multiple abutment rollers are evenly rotatably connected to the side of the cavity opening. The multiple abutment rollers contact the inner side wall of the belt. Multiple guide sleeves are horizontally fixed to the inner side walls of the top shell. The ends of the guide sleeves are slidably sleeved with guide rods. The ends of the guide rods are fixedly connected to the side wall of the vertical plate.

[0013] Preferably, the primary conveying assembly includes a first insert plate, which is fixedly embedded in the top surface of the base platform. The top surface of the first insert plate has a first opening, and multiple first long gears are evenly rotatably connected within the first opening. The conveying toothed plate of the trap box located at the bottom of the inner cavity meshes with the first long gears. The secondary conveying assembly includes a second insert plate, which is fixedly embedded in the top surface of the base platform and the trap platform. The top surface of the second insert plate has a second opening, and multiple second long gears are evenly rotatably connected within the second opening. The conveying toothed plate of the trap box located on the trap platform meshes with the second long gears. The end of the first insert plate is fixedly connected to the end of the second insert plate.

[0014] Preferably, two first synchronous pulleys are fixedly sleeved at each of the first long gear shafts, and a first synchronous belt is sleeved on the first synchronous pulleys of two adjacent first long gears. A first servo geared motor is fixedly connected inside the first panel, and the shaft end of the first servo geared motor is fixedly connected to one of the first long gear shafts. Two second synchronous pulleys are fixedly sleeved at each of the second long gear shafts, and a second synchronous belt is sleeved on the second synchronous pulleys of two adjacent second long gears. A second servo geared motor is fixedly connected inside the second panel, and the shaft end of the second servo geared motor is fixedly connected to one of the second long gear shafts.

[0015] Preferably, two inserts are fixed to both sides of the bottom surface of the sealing plate, and two strip-shaped openings are opened on the top surface of the top shell corresponding to the positions of the two inserts. The two inserts are inserted into the two strip-shaped openings. Two top handles are fixed to the top surface of the sealing plate, and a column is vertically fixed to the top surface of the top shell near the sealing plate. A damping rotating column is vertically fixed to the top of the column, and a stop block is rotatably sleeved on one end of the damping rotating column. The bottom surface of the other end of the stop block contacts the top surface of the sealing plate.

[0016] The present invention also provides a method for using an ant trapping and monitoring device, comprising the following steps:

[0017] Step 1 Installation: Place the empty trap box into the storage box compartment through the box opening, close the sealing door, dig a shallow pit at the monitoring location, place the base platform and trap platform in the shallow pit, so that the top surface of the trap platform is above the ground surface, and then fill the shallow pit with soil to fix the base platform.

[0018] Step 2: Set the monitoring time: Set the start time for monitoring and the duration of each monitoring session through the control panel;

[0019] Step 3 Trapping: When the monitoring start time is reached, the primary and secondary conveying components are activated, and the trap box at the bottom of the storage box compartment begins to be conveyed. When the trap box is completely conveyed to the secondary conveying component, the primary conveying component stops, while the secondary conveying component continues to convey the trap box. The trap box passes through the exit and enters the trapping platform. At this time, the secondary conveying component stops, and the trap box performs the trapping of small fire ants at the trapping platform.

[0020] Step 4 Retrieval: When the trapping time reaches the set time interval, the secondary conveyor component reverses its direction, transporting the trapped trap box to the collection component. The secondary conveyor component stops, and two electric push rods cause two lifting components to move in opposite directions. The belt in the lifting component contacts the anti-slip plate of the trap box, and the third servo reduction motor drives the belt to move, lifting the trap box to the bottom of the collection component. Then, the two electric push rods drive the collection component back to its original position, completing the retrieval.

[0021] Step 5: Cyclic trapping: Continue with steps 3 and 4 until all trapping boxes in the storage compartment have completed the trapping process at the trapping platform and have been retrieved into the collection component;

[0022] Step 6: Ant Collection: Rotate the stop block to move it away from the top of the sealing plate, grab the top handle, pull out the entire collection assembly, and then pull out the moving guide plate. You can then pull out all the trap boxes horizontally and arrange them in order from top to bottom. Each monitoring time period corresponds to one trap box.

[0023] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0024] This invention provides a storage box for storing trap boxes. A primary conveying component and a secondary conveying component move the trap boxes. The trap boxes are positioned at the trapping platform for trapping. After trapping, the secondary conveying component moves the trap boxes below the collection component, and a lifting component raises the trap boxes into the collection component for retrieval. This allows the device to perform trapping operations continuously over a period of time, with each trap box corresponding to the trapping situation in each time period. After a single deployment of the device, frequent manual retrieval is unnecessary; only one retrieval is required after all trapping operations have been completed to obtain the trapping situation for each time period, making ant trapping and monitoring more convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 These are schematic diagrams of the main structure in the first, second, and third embodiments of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 These are schematic diagrams of the main body cross-section structure in the first, second, and third embodiments of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 These are schematic diagrams of the trap box structure in the first, second, and third embodiments of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 4 These are schematic diagrams of the cross-sectional structure of the trapping box in the first, second, and third embodiments of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 5 For the present invention Figure 4 Enlarged structural diagram of section B in the middle;

[0030] Figure 6 These are schematic diagrams of the base plate structure in the first, second, and third embodiments of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 7 These are schematic diagrams of the cross-sectional structure of the bottom plate and top shell in the first, second, and third embodiments of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 8 These are schematic diagrams of the structure of the collection component in the second and third embodiments of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 9 These are schematic diagrams of the cross-sectional structure at the collection component in the second and third embodiments of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 10 These are schematic diagrams of the cross-sectional structure at the lifting component in the second and third embodiments of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 11 These are cross-sectional structural diagrams of the primary conveying component and the secondary conveying component in the second and third embodiments of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 12 These are schematic diagrams of the cross-sectional structure of the storage box compartment in the second and third embodiments of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 13 For the present invention Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram of the structure at point A in the middle.

[0038] In the diagram: 1. Base platform; 2. Trapping box; 3. Storage box compartment; 4. Collection assembly; 5. Primary conveying assembly; 6. Secondary conveying assembly; 7. Lifting assembly; 11. Top shell; 12. Trapping platform; 13. Outlet; 14. U-shaped baffle; 15. First guide plate; 16. Square opening; 17. Strip opening; 18. Column; 19. Damping rotating column; 110. Stop block; 111. Control panel; 112. Second guide plate; 13. Box opening; 114. Hinge; 115. Sealing door; 116. Battery; 117. Controller; 118. Slide opening; 119. Electric push rod; 120. Guide sleeve; 121. Guide rod; 122. Side handle; 123. Drop opening; 21. Base plate; 22. Baffle frame; 23. Ant bait gel; 24. Anti-slip panel; 25. Bottom opening; 26. Conveyor toothed plate; 27. Hinge seat; 28. Hinge shaft; 29. ​​Positioning long gear 210. Ratchet; 211. Ratchet spring; 212. Guide wheel; 31. Inner cavity; 32. Box opening; 41. Sealing plate; 42. Insert plate; 43. Base block; 44. Vertical plate; 45. Positioning tooth plate; 46. Fixed guide strip plate; 47. Insertion port; 48. Insert block; 49. Moving guide strip plate; 410. Magnetic plate; 411. Iron sheet; 412. Top handle; 413. Insert strip; 51. First insert plate; 52. First top opening; 53. First long gear; 54. First synchronous pulley; 55. First synchronous belt; 56. First servo geared motor; 61. Second insert plate; 62. Second top opening; 63. Second long gear; 64. Second synchronous pulley; 65. Second synchronous belt; 66. Second servo geared motor; 71. Vertical plate; 72. Cavity opening; 73. Coarse roller; 74. Fine roller; 75. Belt; 76. Third servo geared motor; 77. Abutment roller. Detailed Implementation

[0039] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0040] Example 1:

[0041] Please see Figure 1-7 This invention provides a technical solution: an ant trapping and monitoring device, comprising a base 1 and multiple trapping boxes 2. A top shell 11 is fixedly connected to the top surface of the base 1, and a trapping platform 12 is horizontally fixed to one end of the base 1. A storage box 3 is fixedly connected to the top shell 11 on the side away from the trapping platform 12. A collection component 4 is arranged inside the top shell 11 near the base 1. An inner cavity 31 is opened inside the storage box 3. One trapping box 2 is arranged on the top surface of the trapping platform 12, some of the trapping boxes 2 are arranged inside the inner cavity 31, and the remaining trapping boxes 2 are arranged on the collection component 4. A primary conveying component 5 is arranged on the top surface of the base 1 directly below the storage box 3, and a secondary conveying component 6 is arranged on the top surface of the base 1 and the top surface of the trapping platform 12. Inside the top shell 11, two lifting components 7 are located on both sides of the collection component 4. The storage box 3 is used to store the trap box 2. The primary conveying component 5 and the secondary conveying component 6 are used to move the trap box 2. The trap box 2 performs trapping work at the trapping platform 12. After trapping, the secondary conveying component 6 moves it to below the collection component 4. The trap box 2 is then lifted into the collection component 4 by the lifting components 7 for recycling. This allows the device to perform trapping work for a continuous period of time, and the trapping situation for each period of time corresponds to each trap box 2. After a single deployment of the device, there is no need for frequent manual retrieval. Retrieval is only required once after all the trapping work for all periods of time is completed, making it more convenient to use.

[0042] The trapping box 2 includes a base plate 21, with a retaining frame 22 vertically fixed to the top edge of the base plate 21. Ant bait 23 is placed on the top surface of the base plate 21 inside the retaining frame 22. Two anti-slip inserts 24 are fixedly embedded in the center of both sides of the base plate 21 and the retaining frame 22. Two hinge seats 27 are fixedly fixed to the middle of both ends of the base plate 21 and the retaining frame 22. A hinge shaft 28 is horizontally fixed to the hinge seat 27. A positioning long gear 29 is rotatably sleeved on the hinge shaft 28. A ratchet 210 is fixedly sleeved on the hinge shaft 28. Multiple ratchet springs 211 are evenly fixed to the inner side of the positioning long gear 29, and the ratchet springs 211 engage with the ratchet 210. The bottom plate 21 has a bottom opening 25, and the top surface of the bottom opening 25 is fixedly connected to the conveying tooth plate 26. Multiple guide wheels 212 are rotatably connected to both sides of the top surface of the baffle frame 22. The trap box 2 adopts a special design. The bottom conveying tooth plate 26 is easy to connect with the primary conveying component 5 and the secondary conveying component 6 for conveying. The positioning long gears 29 at both ends rotate in one direction, so they can smoothly enter the collection component 4 from bottom to top without falling down on their own. The anti-slip inserts 24 on both sides provide friction, which makes it easy for the two lifting components 7 on both sides to lift the trap box 2 into the collection component 4 for recycling.

[0043] Example 2:

[0044] Please see Figure 1-13 This is the second embodiment of the present invention. Based on the previous embodiment, the top shell 11 has a box opening 113 on the side near the storage box 3. The bottom end of the box opening 113 is rotatably connected to the bottom end of the sealing door 115 via a hinge 114. The side handle 122 is fixed to the side wall of the sealing door 115. The top shell 11 has an outlet opening 13 on the side near the trapping platform 12. The inner cavity 31 is connected to the box opening 113. The bottom end of the storage box 3 has an outlet opening 32 on the side near the collection component 4. The top surface of the top shell 11 is fixed to the control panel 111. The inside of the top shell 11 is fixed to one side of the battery 116 and the controller 117. The top surface of the trapping platform 12 is fixed to the U-shaped baffle 14. The inner end of the U-shaped baffle 14 has a drop opening 123. The long positioning gear 29 at the end is inserted at the drop opening 123.

[0045] The collection component 4 includes a sealing plate 41, with an insert plate 42 fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the sealing plate 41. A square opening 16 is vertically opened on the top surface of the top shell 11, and the insert plate 42 is inserted into the square opening 16. A bottom block 43 is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the insert plate 42, and two vertical plates 44 are vertically fixed to both ends of the bottom surface of the bottom block 43. Two positioning toothed plates 45 are fixed to one side of the two vertical plates 44 that are close to each other. The positioning long gear 29 on the trap box 2 located on the collection component 4 meshes with the positioning toothed plates 45. Since the positioning long gear 29 can only rotate in one direction, the trap box 2 can move upward between the two positioning toothed plates 45, and the trap box 2 will not fall down.

[0046] Two fixed guide plates 46 are vertically fixed to one side of the base block 43, and a horizontal insertion port 47 is opened on the other side of the base block 43. An insertion block 48 is horizontally inserted into the insertion port 47. Two movable guide plates 49 are vertically fixed to the side of the insertion block 48 outside the insertion port 47. A magnetic plate 410 is fixed to the inner wall of the insertion port 47. An iron piece 411 is fixed to the end of the insertion block 48. The iron piece 411 contacts the magnetic plate 410. The guide plates are used to limit the two sides of the trap box 2.

[0047] Two sliding openings 118 are opened on the top surface of the base platform 1 on both sides of the collection component 4. The bottom of the two lifting components 7 are slidably set in the two sliding openings 118. The lifting component 7 includes a vertical plate 71. The bottom end of the vertical plate 71 is horizontally slidably connected in the sliding opening 118. A cavity 72 is opened on the side of the vertical plate 71 near the collection component 4. Two coarse rollers 73 are rotatably connected to the inner side of the top and bottom ends of the cavity 72. Two fine rollers 74 are rotatably connected to the outer side of the top and bottom ends of the cavity 72. Belts 75 are sleeved on the two coarse rollers 73 and the two fine rollers 74. Two first guide plates 15 are fixed on both sides of the top surface of the base platform 1 between the storage box 3 and the two sliding openings 118. Two second guide plates 112 are fixed on both sides of the top surface of the base platform 1 between the two sliding openings 118 and the inner side wall of the top shell 11. The first guide plates 15 and the second guide plates 112 provide limiting work for the two sides of the moving trap box 2.

[0048] Two electric push rods 119 are fixedly connected to the inner side walls of the top shell 11 near the two lifting components 7. The output end of the electric push rod 119 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the vertical plate 71. A third servo reduction motor 76 is fixedly connected to one side of the top of the vertical plate 71. The shaft end of the third servo reduction motor 76 is fixedly connected to the shaft end of the coarse roller 73 located above. Multiple abutment rollers 77 are evenly rotated and connected to the side of the cavity 72. The multiple abutment rollers 77 contact the inner side wall of the belt 75. Multiple guide sleeves 120 are horizontally fixed to the inner side walls of the top shell 11. The end of the guide sleeve 120 is slidably sleeved with a guide rod 121. The end of the guide rod 121 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the vertical plate 71.

[0049] The primary conveying assembly 5 includes a first insert 51, which is fixedly embedded in the top surface of the base 1. A first opening 52 is opened on the top surface of the first insert 51, and multiple first long gears 53 are evenly rotatably connected inside the first opening 52. The conveying toothed plate 26 of the trap box 2 located at the bottom of the inner cavity 31 is meshed with the first long gears 53. The secondary conveying assembly 6 includes a second insert 61, which is fixedly embedded in the top surface of the base 1 and the trapping platform 12. A second opening 62 is opened on the top surface of the second insert 61, and multiple second long gears 63 are evenly rotatably connected inside the second opening 62. The conveying toothed plate 26 of the trapping box 2 located on the trapping platform 12 is meshed with the second long gears 63. The end of the first insert 51 is fixedly connected to the end of the second insert 61.

[0050] Two first synchronous pulleys 54 are fixedly sleeved at the shaft of each first long gear 53. A first synchronous belt 55 is sleeved on the first synchronous pulleys 54 of two adjacent first long gears 53. A first servo reduction motor 56 is fixedly connected inside the first insert plate 51. The shaft end of the first servo reduction motor 56 is fixedly connected to the shaft of one of the first long gears 53. Two second synchronous pulleys 64 are fixedly sleeved at the shaft of each second long gear 63. A second synchronous belt 65 is sleeved on the second synchronous pulleys 64 of two adjacent second long gears 63. A second servo reduction motor 66 is fixedly connected inside the second insert plate 61. The shaft end of the second servo reduction motor 66 is fixedly connected to the shaft of one of the second long gears 63. Multiple first long gears 53 rotate synchronously under the action of the first synchronous belt 55. When they mesh with the conveying toothed plate 26 of the trap box 2, the trap box 2 can be conveyed. Multiple second long gears 63 rotate synchronously under the action of the second synchronous belt 65. When they mesh with the conveying toothed plate 26 of the trap box 2, the trap box 2 can be conveyed.

[0051] Two inserts 413 are fixed to both sides of the bottom surface of the sealing plate 41. Two strip openings 17 are opened on the top surface of the top shell 11 corresponding to the positions of the two inserts 413. The two inserts 413 are inserted into the two strip openings 17. Two top handles 412 are fixed to the top surface of the sealing plate 41. A column 18 is vertically fixed to the top surface of the top shell 11 near the sealing plate 41. A damping rotating column 19 is vertically fixed to the top of the column 18. One end of a stop block 110 is rotatably sleeved on the damping rotating column 19. The bottom surface of the other end of the stop block 110 contacts the top surface of the sealing plate 41. The stop block 110 is used to limit the position of the collection component 4.

[0052] Example 3:

[0053] Please see Figure 1-13 This is the third embodiment of the present invention, which is based on the above two embodiments. This embodiment provides a method for using an ant trapping and monitoring device, including the following steps:

[0054] Step 1 Installation: Place the empty trap box 2 into the storage box 3 through the box opening 113, close the sealing door 115, dig a shallow pit at the monitoring position, place the base platform 1 and the trap platform 12 in the shallow pit, so that the top surface of the trap platform 12 is above the ground surface, and then fill the shallow pit with soil to fix the base platform 1.

[0055] Step 2: Set the monitoring time: Set the start time of monitoring through the control panel 111, and set the time for each monitoring session. When setting the time for each monitoring session, you can set the same time or set different times for each monitoring session to meet various trap monitoring needs.

[0056] Step 3 Trapping: When the start monitoring time is reached, the primary conveying component 5 and the secondary conveying component 6 are activated, so the trapping box 2 at the bottom of the storage box 3 begins to be conveyed. When the trapping box 2 is completely conveyed to the secondary conveying component 6, the primary conveying component 5 stops, while the secondary conveying component 6 continues to convey the trapping box 2. The trapping box 2 passes through the outlet 13 and enters the trapping platform 12. At this time, the secondary conveying component 6 stops, and the trapping box 2 performs the trapping work of small fire ants at the position of the trapping platform 12.

[0057] Step 4 Retrieval: When the trapping time reaches the set time interval, the secondary conveying component 6 reverses the conveying process, transporting the trapped trap box 2 to the collection component 4. The secondary conveying component 6 stops, and the two electric push rods 119 cause the two lifting components 7 to move in opposite directions. The belt 75 in the lifting component 7 contacts the anti-slip panel 24 of the trap box 2. The third servo reduction motor 76 drives the belt 75 to move, lifting the trap box 2 to the bottom of the collection component 4. Then, the two electric push rods 119 drive the collection component 4 back to its original position, completing the retrieval.

[0058] Step 5: Cyclic trapping: Continue with steps 3 and 4 until all trapping boxes 2 in storage box 3 have completed the trapping work at trapping platform 12 and have been collected into collection component 4. During subsequent collection work, there will be trapping boxes 2 that have been collected in collection component 4. When lifting component 7 is lifted, it will lift the trapping boxes 2 that are already in collection component 4 upwards. The trapping boxes 2 on secondary conveying component 6 will be lifted to the bottom position of collection component 4. Thus, the trapping boxes 2 from top to bottom correspond to the order of the trapping time period.

[0059] Step 6: Ant Collection: Rotate the stop block 110 to move it away from the top surface of the sealing plate 41, grab the top handle 412, pull out the entire collection component 4, and then pull out the moving guide plate 49. All the trap boxes 2 can be pulled out horizontally. Arrange the trap boxes 2 in order from top to bottom, with each monitoring time period corresponding to each trap box 2.

[0060] Example 4:

[0061] Please see Figure 1-13This is the fourth embodiment of the present invention, based on the above three embodiments. In use, an empty trap box 2 is placed into the storage chamber 3 through the placement opening 113, and the sealing door 115 is closed. A shallow pit is dug at the monitoring location, and the base platform 1 and trapping platform 12 are placed in the pit, with the top surface of the trapping platform 12 above the ground surface. Then, soil is filled around the shallow pit to fix the base platform 1. The start monitoring time is set via the control panel 111, and the duration of each monitoring session is also set. When the start monitoring time is reached, the primary conveying component 5 and the secondary conveying component 6 are activated, thus starting the transport of the trap box 2 at the bottom of the storage chamber 3. The transport continues until the trap box 2 is completely transported to the secondary conveying component 6. When the trapping box 2 is in place, the primary conveying component 5 stops, while the secondary conveying component 6 continues to convey the trapping box 2. The trapping box 2 passes through the outlet 13 and enters the trapping platform 12. At this time, the secondary conveying component 6 stops, and the trapping box 2 performs the trapping work of small fire ants at the position of the trapping platform 12. When the trapping time reaches the set time interval, the secondary conveying component 6 reverses the conveying direction, conveying the trapped trapping box 2 to the collection component 4. The secondary conveying component 6 stops, and the two electric push rods 119 cause the two lifting components 7 to move in opposite directions. The belt 75 in the lifting component 7 contacts the anti-slip panel 24 of the trapping box 2, and the third servo reduction motor 76 drives the belt 75 to move, lifting the trapping box 2. The collection assembly 4 is raised to its bottom, and then two electric push rods 119 drive the collection assembly 4 back to its original position, completing the retrieval. The next trapping operation continues until all the trapping boxes 2 in the storage compartment 3 have been trapped at the trapping platform 12 and retrieved into the collection assembly 4. Then, workers can collect the ants. By rotating the stop block 110 to move it away from the top surface of the sealing plate 41, grasping the top handle 412, and pulling out the entire collection assembly 4, and then pulling out the moving guide plate 49, all the trapping boxes 2 can be pulled out horizontally. The trapping boxes 2 are arranged in a top-to-bottom order, with each monitoring time period corresponding to one trapping box 2. The storage compartment 3 of this invention... The device is used to store the trap box 2. The primary conveying component 5 and the secondary conveying component 6 are used to move the trap box 2. The trap box 2 is placed at the trapping platform 12 to carry out trapping. After trapping, the secondary conveying component 6 moves it to the bottom of the collection component 4. The trap box 2 is then lifted into the collection component 4 by the lifting component 7 for recycling. This allows the device to carry out trapping work for a continuous period of time. The trapping situation for each period of time corresponds to each trap box 2. After the device is deployed once, there is no need for frequent manual retrieval. Only one retrieval is needed after the trapping work for all periods of time is completed to obtain the trapping situation for each period of time, making it more convenient to carry out ant trapping and monitoring work.

[0062] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An ant trapping and monitoring device, comprising a base (1) and multiple trapping boxes (2), characterized in that: The top surface of the base (1) is fixed to the top shell (11), and the trapping platform (12) is fixed horizontally at one end of the base (1). The storage box (3) is fixed to the side of the top shell (11) away from the trapping platform (12). A collection component (4) is provided in the top shell (11) near the base (1). An inner cavity (31) is opened inside the storage box (3). One trapping box (2) is set on the top surface of the trapping platform (12), some of the trapping boxes (2) are set inside the inner cavity (31), and the remaining trapping boxes (2) are set on the collection component (4). A primary conveying component (5) is set on the top surface of the base (1) directly below the storage box (3). A secondary conveying component (6) is set on the top surface of the base (1) and the top surface of the trapping platform (12). Two lifting components (7) are set on both sides of the collection component (4) inside the top shell (11). The trap box (2) includes a base plate (21), a retaining frame (22) is vertically fixed to the top edge of the base plate (21), an ant bait (23) is placed on the top surface of the base plate (21) inside the retaining frame (22), two anti-slip plates (24) are fixedly embedded in the center of both sides of the base plate (21) and the retaining frame (22), and two hinge seats (27) are fixedly connected to the middle of both ends of the base plate (21) and the retaining frame (22), with a hinge shaft (28) horizontally fixed on the hinge seat (27). A positioning long gear (29) is rotatably sleeved on the hinge shaft (28), and a ratchet (210) is fixedly sleeved on the hinge shaft (28). Multiple ratchet springs (211) are evenly fixed to the inner side of the positioning long gear (29), and the ratchet springs (211) engage with the ratchet (210). A bottom opening (25) is opened on the bottom surface of the base plate (21), and a conveying tooth plate (26) is fixed to the top surface of the bottom opening (25). Multiple guide wheels (212) are rotatably connected to both sides of the top surface of the stop frame (22). The top surface of the base (1) has two sliding openings (118) on both sides of the collection component (4). The bottom of the two lifting components (7) is slidably disposed in the two sliding openings (118). The lifting component (7) includes a vertical plate (71). The bottom end of the vertical plate (71) is horizontally slidably connected in the sliding opening (118). The vertical plate (71) has a cavity (72) on the side near the collection component (4). The top and bottom inner sides of the cavity (72) are rotatably connected to two coarse rollers (73). The top and bottom outer sides of the cavity (72) are rotatably connected to two fine rollers (74). The two coarse rollers (73) and the two fine rollers (74) are fitted with belts (75). The top surface of the base (1) has two first guide plates (15) fixed on both sides between the storage box (3) and the two sliding openings (118). The top surface of the base (1) has two second guide plates (112) fixed on both sides between the two sliding openings (118) and the inner wall of the top shell (11). Two electric push rods (119) are fixed to the inner side walls of the top shell (11) near the two lifting components (7). The output end of the electric push rod (119) is fixed to the side wall of the vertical plate (71). A third servo reduction motor (76) is fixed to one side of the top of the vertical plate (71). The shaft end of the third servo reduction motor (76) is fixed to the shaft end of the coarse roller (73) located above. Multiple abutment rollers (77) are evenly rotated and connected to the side of the cavity (72). Multiple abutment rollers (77) contact the inner side wall of the belt (75). Multiple guide sleeves (120) are horizontally fixed to the inner side walls of the top shell (11). The end of the guide sleeve (120) is slidably sleeved with a guide rod (121). The end of the guide rod (121) is fixed to the side wall of the vertical plate (71). The collection assembly (4) includes an insert plate (42), a bottom block (43) is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the insert plate (42), two vertical plates (44) are vertically fixed to both ends of the bottom surface of the bottom block (43), two positioning tooth plates (45) are fixedly connected to one side of the two vertical plates (44) close to each other, and a positioning long gear (29) on the trap box (2) located on the collection assembly (4) meshes with the positioning tooth plate (45).

2. The ant trapping and monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top shell (11) has a box opening (113) on the side near the storage box (3). The bottom end of the box opening (113) is rotatably connected to the bottom end of the sealing door (115) via a hinge (114). The side handle (122) is fixed to the side wall of the sealing door (115). The top shell (11) has an outlet opening (13) on the side near the trapping platform (12). The inner cavity (31) is connected to the box opening (113). The bottom end of the storage box (3) has an outlet opening (32) on the side near the collection component (4). The top surface of the top shell (11) is fixed to the control panel (111). The inside of the top shell (11) is fixed to the battery (116) and the controller (117). The top surface of the trapping platform (12) is fixed to the U-shaped baffle (14). The inner end of the U-shaped baffle (14) has a drop opening (123).

3. The ant trapping and monitoring device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The collecting component (4) includes a sealing plate (41), the bottom surface of which is fixedly connected to an insert plate (42), and the top surface of the top shell (11) is vertically opened with a square opening (16), and the insert plate (42) is inserted into the square opening (16).

4. The ant trapping and monitoring device according to claim 3, characterized in that: Two fixed guide plates (46) are vertically fixed to one side of the bottom block (43), and a socket (47) is horizontally opened on the other side of the bottom block (43). A plug (48) is horizontally inserted into the socket (47). Two movable guide plates (49) are vertically fixed to the side of the plug (48) outside the socket (47). A magnetic plate (410) is fixed to the inner wall of the socket (47). An iron piece (411) is fixed to the end of the plug (48), and the iron piece (411) contacts the magnetic plate (410).

5. The ant trapping and monitoring device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The primary conveying assembly (5) includes a first insert (51), which is fixedly embedded in the top surface of the base (1). A first opening (52) is opened on the top surface of the first insert (51). Multiple first long gears (53) are evenly rotatably connected inside the first opening (52). The conveying tooth plate (26) of the trap box (2) located at the bottom of the inner cavity (31) meshes with the first long gear (53). The secondary conveying assembly (6) includes a second insert (61), which is fixedly embedded in the top surface of the base (1) and the trapping platform (12). A second opening (62) is opened on the top surface of the second insert (61). Multiple second long gears (63) are evenly rotatably connected inside the second opening (62). The conveying tooth plate (26) of the trap box (2) located on the trapping platform (12) meshes with the second long gear (63). The end of the first insert (51) is fixedly connected to the end of the second insert (61).

6. The ant trapping and monitoring device according to claim 5, characterized in that: Two first synchronous pulleys (54) are fixedly sleeved at the shaft of each first long gear (53). A first synchronous belt (55) is sleeved on the first synchronous pulleys (54) of two adjacent first long gears (53). A first servo geared motor (56) is fixedly connected inside the first panel (51). The shaft end of the first servo geared motor (56) is fixedly connected to the shaft of one of the first long gears (53). Two second synchronous pulleys (64) are fixedly sleeved at the shaft of each second long gear (63). A second synchronous belt (65) is sleeved on the second synchronous pulleys (64) of two adjacent second long gears (63). A second servo geared motor (66) is fixedly connected inside the second panel (61). The shaft end of the second servo geared motor (66) is fixedly connected to the shaft of one of the second long gears (63).

7. The ant trapping and monitoring device according to claim 6, characterized in that: Two inserts (413) are fixedly connected to both sides of the bottom surface of the sealing plate (41). Two strip openings (17) are opened on the top surface of the top shell (11) corresponding to the positions of the two inserts (413). The two inserts (413) are inserted into the two strip openings (17). Two top handles (412) are fixedly connected to the top surface of the sealing plate (41). A column (18) is vertically fixed to the top surface of the top shell (11) near the sealing plate (41). A damping rotating column (19) is vertically fixed to the top of the column (18). One end of a stop block (110) is rotatably sleeved on the damping rotating column (19). The bottom surface of the other end of the stop block (110) contacts the top surface of the sealing plate (41).

8. A method for using the ant trapping and monitoring device as described in claim 7, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: Step 1 Installation: Place the empty trap box (2) into the storage box (3) from the box opening (113), close the sealing door (115), dig a shallow pit at the monitoring position, place the base platform (1) and the trap platform (12) in the shallow pit, so that the top surface of the trap platform (12) is above the ground surface, and then fill the soil around the shallow pit to fix the base platform (1). Step 2: Set the monitoring time: Set the start time of monitoring through the control panel (111) and set the time for each monitoring session; Step 3 Trapping: When the start monitoring time is reached, the primary conveying component (5) and the secondary conveying component (6) are started, so the trap box (2) at the bottom of the storage box (3) begins to be conveyed. When the trap box (2) is completely conveyed to the secondary conveying component (6), the primary conveying component (5) stops, and the secondary conveying component (6) continues to convey the trap box (2). The trap box (2) passes through the outlet (13) and enters the trapping platform (12). At this time, the secondary conveying component (6) stops, and the trap box (2) performs the trapping work of small fire ants at the position of the trapping platform (12). Step 4 Retrieval: When the trapping time reaches the set time interval, the secondary conveying component (6) reverses the conveying process, transporting the trapped box (2) to the collection component (4). The secondary conveying component (6) stops, and the two electric push rods (119) cause the two lifting components (7) to move in opposite directions. The belt (75) in the lifting component (7) contacts the anti-slip panel (24) of the trapped box (2). The third servo reduction motor (76) drives the belt (75) to move, lifting the trapped box (2) to the bottom of the collection component (4). Then, the two electric push rods (119) drive the collection component (4) back to its original position, completing the retrieval. Step 5: Cyclic trapping: Continue with steps 3-4 until all trapping boxes (2) in the storage box compartment (3) have completed the trapping work at the trapping platform (12) and are recycled into the collection component (4); Step 6: Take ants: Rotate the stop block (110) to move it away from the top surface of the sealing plate (41), grab the top handle (412), pull out the entire collection assembly (4), and then pull out the moving guide plate (49). All the trap boxes (2) can be pulled out horizontally. Arrange the trap boxes (2) in order from top to bottom, and each monitoring time period corresponds to each trap box (2).

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