Solenopsis invicta monitoring device

Abstract

The invention discloses a solenopsis invicta monitoring device, and relates to the technical field of solenopsis invicta monitoring. In order to solve the problem that existing solenopsis invicta phagostimulant feeding is low in automation degree, the following technical scheme is provided: the solenopsis invicta phagostimulant feeding device comprises a main box body and a rain cover arranged at the top of the main box body, a solar panel is arranged at the top of the rain cover, a control box is arranged between the main box body and the rain cover, and the control box comprises an automatic feeding assembly and a camera; the automatic feeding assembly cuts the phagostimulant, the cut phagostimulant enters the bottom plate at the bottom of the main box body through the internal feeding port, the solenopsis invicta enters the bottom plate through attraction of the phagostimulant, the camera photographs the solenopsis invicta entering the bottom plate, and the automatic feeding assembly and the camera are both in communication connection with the control system. The device has remarkable advantages in the aspects of trapping efficiency, intelligent monitoring, automatic cleaning, adaptability, environmental protection, energy conservation, convenience in maintenance and expansion, prevention and control effect improvement and the like.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of red fire ant monitoring, and in particular to a red fire ant monitoring device. Background Art

[0002] Red fire ants, as a highly destructive invasive alien species, have spread rapidly around the world in recent years, posing a serious threat to agriculture, ecology and human life. Their strong reproductive capacity and wide adaptability allow them to quickly settle and spread in a variety of environments, causing a series of problems such as reduced crop yields, disruption of ecological balance and increased risks to human health.

[0003] Traditional red fire ant monitoring methods mainly rely on manual trapping and visual observation. These methods are not only time-consuming and laborious, but also limited by personnel experience and environmental factors, and often difficult to achieve comprehensive and accurate monitoring. In addition, although traditional chemical control methods can control the number of red fire ants in the short term, long-term use will not only pollute the environment, but may also cause red fire ants to develop drug resistance, further increasing the difficulty of control.

[0004] The utility model patent with publication number CN222548409U discloses a red fire ant monitoring and trapping device, which is characterized by being able to improve the odor diffusion effect of the red fire ant attractant. However, the attractant feeding method and the cleaning of the red fire ants in this scheme still mainly rely on manual labor, wasting a lot of human resources. Summary of the invention

[0005] The object of the present invention is to provide a red fire ant monitoring device to solve the problem of low automation in the existing red fire ant attractant feeding.

[0006] The technical solution of the present invention to solve the above technical problems is as follows: A red fire ant monitoring device comprises a main box body and a rain cover arranged on the top of the main box body, a solar panel is arranged on the top of the rain cover, a control box is arranged between the main box body and the rain cover, the control box comprises an automatic feeding component and a camera, the automatic feeding component cuts an attractant, the cut attractant enters a bottom plate at the bottom of the main box body through an internal feeding port, the red fire ants enter the bottom plate by being attracted by the attractant, the camera takes pictures of the red fire ants entering the bottom plate, and the automatic feeding component and the camera are both communicatively connected with the control system.

[0007] Furthermore, the automatic feeding component includes a feeding tube, a feeding agent moving component is arranged on one side of the feeding tube, and a feeding agent cutting component is arranged on the other side of the feeding tube. The feeding agent moving component drives the feeding agent in the feeding tube to move inwardly, and at the same time, the feeding agent cutting component cuts the feeding agent moved to the outside of the feeding tube.

[0008] Furthermore, the attractant moving component includes a second motor, the output end of the second motor is connected to a roller, and the roller drives the attractant in the attractant tube to move.

[0009] Furthermore, the attractant cutting assembly includes a first motor, an output end of the first motor is provided with a flange, the flange is provided with a blade, and the blade cuts the attractant.

[0010] Furthermore, a red fire ant cleaning component is provided on the bottom plate, and the red fire ant cleaning component is communicatively connected with the control system.

[0011] Furthermore, the red fire ant cleaning component includes a third motor, and an insect scraping rubber strip is installed at the output end of the third motor. The third motor can drive the insect scraping rubber strip to rotate forward and reverse to clean the red fire ants on the bottom plate.

[0012] Furthermore, insect storage grooves are symmetrically arranged on the bottom plate, and adhesive is arranged in the insect storage grooves. The third motor drives the scraping adhesive strip to clean the red fire ants into the insect storage grooves.

[0013] Furthermore, a skirt is provided at the edge of the bottom plate, and red fire ants enter the main box body through the skirt.

[0014] Furthermore, a sub-box body is provided at the bottom of the main box body, and the sub-box body is clamped with the bottom plate.

[0015] Furthermore, a plurality of groups of passage holes are provided at the bottom of the auxiliary box body.

[0016] The present invention has the following beneficial effects: The design of this red fire ant monitoring device can produce the following beneficial effects: The present invention can continuously attract red fire ants to come for food by regularly and quantitatively delivering attractants through the automatic feeding component. The design of the attractant cutting component ensures the freshness and attractiveness of the attractant and improves the trapping efficiency. The camera takes pictures of the red fire ants entering the bottom plate and can capture the activities of the red fire ants in real time. Combined with the control system and the intelligent recognition algorithm, the monitored ants can be automatically identified, and red fire ants can be distinguished from other types of ants, providing an accurate basis for subsequent data analysis and statistics.

[0017] The design of the red fire ant cleaning component realizes the automatic cleaning of red fire ants on the bottom plate, reducing the burden of manual operation. The insect storage tank is equipped with adhesive to effectively prevent the red fire ants from escaping, which is convenient for subsequent collection and treatment. The design of the rain cover and solar panel enables the device to operate stably in outdoor environments without being affected by weather. The skirt design on the edge of the bottom plate enhances the adaptability of the device to uneven ground and ensures that the red fire ants can enter the main box smoothly.

[0018] As the only source of electricity, solar panels have achieved green and sustainable energy utilization. By accurately placing attractants and automatically cleaning up red fire ants, the waste of pesticides and environmental pollution are reduced. The device has a reasonable structural design, and the components are tightly connected and easy to disassemble, which is convenient for daily maintenance and upkeep. The communication connection function of the control system allows the device to be linked with other smart devices to achieve a wider range of functional expansion and application scenarios. By continuously monitoring and collecting red fire ant data, scientific basis and decision-making support can be provided for the prevention and control of red fire ants. The intelligent and automated features of the device improve the efficiency and accuracy of prevention and control work, and help reduce the harm of red fire ants to the ecological environment and human society. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the red fire ant monitoring device of the present invention; Figure 2 and Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the control box of the red fire ant monitoring device of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a diagram showing the main box and bottom plate assembly of the red fire ant monitoring device of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom plate structure of the red fire ant monitoring device of the present invention; Figures 1 to 5 The reference numerals shown in the figure represent respectively: solar panel 1, rain cover 2, control box 3, main box body 4, auxiliary box body 5, bottom plate 6, baffle 7, camera 8, internal feeding port 9, flange 10, first motor 11, feeding tube 12, roller 13, second motor 14, blade 15, cover 16, external feeding port 17, third motor 18, scraper rubber strip 19, skirt 20, insect storage slot 21. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The technical solution of the present invention is described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0021] Please refer to Figure 1-4 The present invention relates to a red fire ant monitoring device, the design purpose of which is to provide an efficient, intelligent and environmentally adaptable red fire ant monitoring and capturing device. The specific structure, working principle and functional characteristics of the device will be described in detail below.

[0022] First, the main structure of the red fire ant monitoring device includes a main box 4 and a rain cover 2 arranged on the top of the main box 4. A solar panel 1 is installed on the top of the rain cover 2. The solar panel 1 is the only power source for the entire device, ensuring the stable operation of the device without an external power supply. The design of the rain cover 2 can not only effectively block rainwater and protect the internal electronic components from moisture, but also facilitate the installation and fixation of the solar panel 1. The rain cover 2 is connected to the control box 3, which integrates key components such as the automatic feeding component and the camera 8, realizing intelligent monitoring and trapping of red fire ants.

[0023] The automatic feeding component in the control box 3 is one of the important innovations of the present invention. The component includes a food attractant tube 12, one side of the food attractant tube 12 is provided with a food attractant moving component, and the other side is provided with a food attractant cutting component. The food attractant moving component is mainly composed of a second motor 14 and a roller 13 driven by the second motor 14. After the second motor 14 is started, its output end drives the roller 13 to rotate, thereby pushing the food attractant in the food attractant tube 12 to move inward. The food attractant is designed to be similar to a ham sausage, so as to facilitate the pushing of the roller 13 and the cutting of the cutting component.

[0024] The attractant cutting assembly includes a first motor 11, a flange 10 and a blade 15. After the first motor 11 is started, its output end drives the flange 10 to rotate, and the blade 15 installed on the flange 10 rotates accordingly. When the attractant in the attractant tube 12 is pushed to the cutting position by the roller 13, the blade 15 can accurately cut the attractant. The cut attractant falls onto the bottom plate 6 at the bottom of the main box 4 through the internal feeding port 9, thereby attracting red fire ants to come for food.

[0025] In order to optimize the effect of the feeding of the attractant, the present invention also designs a variety of feeding methods such as timed feeding and mobile device feeding. The user can preset the feeding time, feeding amount and other parameters in the control system according to the needs of the monitoring plan to achieve automatic and precise feeding of the attractant. At the same time, a feeding port 17 is also provided on the top of the attractant tube 12, and a cover 16 is installed on the feeding port 17 to facilitate the user to manually add the attractant.

[0026] As another core component of the red fire ant monitoring device, the camera 8 is installed in the control box 3 and is used to take real-time photos of the red fire ants on the bottom plate 6. The camera 8 supports high-pixel shooting, up to 48 million pixels, and can clearly capture the morphological characteristics of the red fire ants, providing strong support for subsequent data analysis and statistics. In addition, the camera 8 is also connected to the control system for remote monitoring and real-time data transmission.

[0027] Reference Figure 4-5The bottom plate 6 is the main activity area of ​​the red fire ants, and its design fully considers the biological characteristics and activity habits of the red fire ants. A red fire ant cleaning component is provided on the bottom plate 6, and the component includes a third motor 18 and an insect scraping rubber strip 19 driven by the third motor 18. When the red fire ants on the bottom plate 6 need to be cleaned, the third motor 18 is started to drive the insect scraping rubber strip 19 to rotate 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise, so as to clean the red fire ants into the preset insect storage slot 21. The insect storage slot 21 is provided with adhesive, which can effectively prevent the red fire ants from escaping.

[0028] In order to improve the environmental adaptability of the device, the present invention also sets a skirt 20 on the edge of the bottom plate 6. The skirt 20 is made of soft rubber material. When the ground is uneven when the device is placed, causing the edge of the bottom plate 6 to tilt up, the edge of the skirt 20 can fit on the tilted side of the bottom plate 6, providing a smooth entry channel for the red fire ants. This design effectively solves the problem that the red fire ants cannot enter the interior of the device due to uneven ground.

[0029] A sub-box 5 is provided at the bottom of the main box 4, and the sub-box 5 is fixedly connected to the bottom plate 6 by a snap-on method. A plurality of passage holes are provided at the bottom of the sub-box 5, and the size of these passage holes is moderate, which allows red fire ants to pass through and effectively prevents small animals such as birds from accidentally ingesting the attractant. In addition, the design of the sub-box 5 also enhances the structural stability of the main box 4 and improves the overall durability of the device.

[0030] In terms of functional characteristics, the present invention has the following significant advantages: Intelligent monitoring and identification: Through the built-in camera8 and sensors and other intelligent technology products, the monitored ants can be automatically identified and the data of the identified red fire ants can be counted. This function greatly improves the accuracy and efficiency of monitoring and provides strong support for the prevention and control of red fire ants.

[0031] Timed and quantitative bait delivery: Users can preset delivery time, delivery amount and other parameters in the control system according to the needs of the monitoring plan to achieve automatic and precise delivery of attractants. This function not only improves the utilization rate of bait, but also avoids waste of bait and environmental pollution.

[0032] Rainproof, moisture-proof and flood-proof: The sealing design of the rain cover 2 and the main box 4 effectively prevents external factors such as rain and moisture from corroding the internal electronic components of the device. At the same time, the passage hole design at the bottom of the auxiliary box 5 also ensures the normal operation of the device in a flooded environment. These designs extend the suitable season and window period for prevention and control of the equipment, and improve the practicality and durability of the equipment.

[0033] Prevent rare birds and poultry and other small animals from accidentally eating the attractant: By reasonably setting the size and shape of the passage hole, as well as the method and position of placing the attractant, the present invention effectively prevents rare birds and poultry and other small animals from accidentally eating the attractant. This design reflects the friendliness and protection awareness of the present invention to the ecological environment.

[0034] Real-time data upload and remote monitoring: The smart monitor has built-in sensors, CNC boards and other advanced smart technology products, which can upload monitoring data to the Red Fire Ant Cloud Platform in real time. Monitoring personnel can check the monitoring situation at any time through the terminal device and find out the occurrence of red fire ants in a timely and accurate manner. This function greatly improves the timeliness and convenience of monitoring work.

[0035] Flexible entrance channel design: For uneven ground, the present invention designs a flexible entrance channel (i.e. skirt 20) to ensure that red fire ants can smoothly enter the interior of the device. This design enhances the adaptability and flexibility of the device and improves the monitoring effect.

[0036] In a specific embodiment, the user can select a suitable installation location for equipment deployment according to actual needs. During the installation process, it should be ensured that the rain cover 2 can completely cover the top of the main box 4 to prevent rainwater from intruding. At the same time, attention should also be paid to the sealing of the food attractant tube 12, the feeding port 17 and other components to prevent the attractant from getting damp or contaminated.

[0037] During the operation of the device, the user can remotely control and monitor the data of the automatic feeding component, camera 8 and other components through the control system. When it is necessary to clean the red fire ants on the bottom plate 6, the red fire ant cleaning component can be started through the control system to clean the red fire ants into the insect storage tank 21 for treatment. The adhesive design in the insect storage tank 21 can effectively prevent the red fire ants from escaping, which is convenient for subsequent data statistics and analysis.

[0038] In addition, the user needs to regularly perform maintenance and upkeep on the equipment, including cleaning the residues of the feeding tube 12, the feeding port 17 and other components, and checking the operating status of the motor and other components. These tasks are of great significance to ensure the long-term stable operation of the equipment and extend the service life of the equipment.

[0039] In summary, the red fire ant monitoring device provided by the present invention has the advantages of simple structure, convenient operation, intelligence and high efficiency, strong environmental adaptability, etc. The device can not only effectively monitor and capture red fire ants, but also provide strong support for the prevention and control of red fire ants.

[0040] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A red fire ant monitoring device, characterized in that: include: A main box (4) and a rain cover (2) arranged on the top of the main box (4), a solar panel (1) being arranged on the top of the rain cover (2), a control box (3) being arranged between the main box (4) and the rain cover (2), the control box (3) comprising an automatic feeding component and a camera (8), the automatic feeding component cutting an attractant, the cut attractant entering a bottom plate (6) at the bottom of the main box (4) through an internal feeding port (9), the red fire ants entering the bottom plate (6) by being attracted by the attractant, the camera (8) taking photos of the red fire ants entering the bottom plate (6), and the automatic feeding component and the camera (8) being both communicatively connected to a control system.

2. The red fire ant monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The automatic feeding component comprises a food attractant tube (12), a food attractant moving component is arranged on one side of the food attractant tube (12), and a food attractant cutting component is arranged on the other side of the food attractant tube (12), the food attractant moving component drives the food attractant in the food attractant tube (12) to move inwards, and at the same time, the food attractant cutting component cuts the food attractant moved to the outside of the food attractant tube (12).

3. The red fire ant monitoring device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The food attractant moving component comprises a second motor (14), the output end of the second motor (14) is connected to a roller (13), and the roller (13) drives the food attractant in the food attractant tube (12) to move.

4. The red fire ant monitoring device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The attractant cutting assembly comprises a first motor (11), the output end of the first motor (11) is provided with a flange (10), the flange (10) is provided with a blade (15), and the blade (15) cuts the attractant.

5. The red fire ant monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A red fire ant cleaning component is provided on the bottom plate (6), and the red fire ant cleaning component is communicatively connected to the control system.

6. The red fire ant monitoring device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The red fire ant cleaning component comprises a third motor (18), an insect scraping rubber strip (19) is installed at the output end of the third motor (18), and the third motor (18) can drive the insect scraping rubber strip (19) to rotate forward and reverse to clean the red fire ants on the bottom plate (6).

7. The red fire ant monitoring device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The bottom plate (6) is symmetrically provided with insect storage grooves (21), and adhesive is provided in the insect storage grooves (21). The third motor (18) drives the insect scraping adhesive strip (19) to clean the red fire ants into the insect storage grooves (21).

8. The red fire ant monitoring device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The edge of the bottom plate (6) is provided with a skirt (20), and the red fire ants enter the main box body (4) through the skirt (20).

9. The red fire ant monitoring device according to claim 8, characterized in that: A sub-box body (5) is provided at the bottom of the main box body (4), and the sub-box body (5) is snap-connected with the bottom plate (6).

10. The red fire ant monitoring device according to claim 9, characterized in that: A plurality of groups of passage holes are provided at the bottom of the auxiliary box (5).

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