Tibetan antelope catching device

The yak capture device addresses inefficiencies and safety concerns by employing a conveyor belt with synchronized fan operation and solar power to uniformly disperse scent and guide mechanical capture, enhancing efficiency and safety in yak capture.

CN120304316APending Publication Date: 2025-07-15SHAANXI INST OF ZOOLOGY NORTHWEST INSTOF ENDANGERED ZOOLOGICAL SPECIES
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Application Number
CN202510672785.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-23
Publication Date
2025-07-15

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, the method of arresting Tibetan antelope relies on manual pursuit, which consumes a lot of manpower and material resources, has a low success rate, which can easily cause panic and human injury to the sheep, and has a risk of disease transmission.

Method used

A Tibetan antelope capture device is designed, using a transmission belt to drive the volatile forage flavor seduction, combined with infrared sensors and electric telescopic rods to achieve automatic capture, and equipped with solar power supply and breathable holes to reduce stress response.

Benefits of technology

It improves the capture success rate, reduces manpower and energy consumption, ensures the safety of the capture process and the independent operation ability of the device, and reduces the stress impact on Tibetan antelope.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a Tibetan antelope catching device, and relates to the technical field of catching tools. The device comprises a transmission belt, and a placement box is arranged above the transmission belt and used for containing volatile forage essence for luring Tibetan antelope; the transmission belt forms closed-loop transmission through the four transmission wheels, every two of the four transmission wheels are divided into one group, and the transmission wheels in each group are fixedly connected through a first connecting shaft; one first connecting shaft is fixedly provided with a first gear, and the first gear is in transmission connection with the second gear through a first gear belt; and the second gear is fixedly mounted on the second connecting shaft. The storage box is driven by the transmission belt to circulate, so that the volatile forage essence is uniformly diffused and forms a dynamic and static combined dual attraction system with fresh forage in the fixed lantern ring, and Tibetan antelope is effectively attracted. The single-motor-driven multi-stage linkage design realizes synchronous operation of the transmission belt and the fan, reduces energy consumption and maintenance cost, ensures long-time stable operation in the field, and improves the capture success rate.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of capture tools. Specifically, it particularly relates to an antelope capture device. Background Art

[0002] The Tibetan antelope is a first-class protected animal in China, a rare mammal in the order Artiodactyla, family Bovidae, and genus Pantholops hodgsonii, known as the "Pearl of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau". It is mainly distributed in the alpine grassland areas at an altitude of 4,000 - 5,500 meters on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. The Tibetan antelope capture device is a mechanical device or tool specifically designed for safely, efficiently capturing, restricting or fixing sheep, mainly applied in scenarios such as wildlife management, veterinary inspection, transportation, and experimental research. Its core function is to control the activities of sheep by physical means to avoid harm to animals or operators.

[0003] In the scientific research and conservation management of Tibetan antelopes, for daily management requirements (such as wearing collars, disease prevention and control, vaccination or transportation, etc.), the capture link has become a key bottleneck restricting scientific research and animal welfare. The current capture methods mainly rely on manual pursuit, and there are the following prominent problems: 1. Tibetan antelopes are naturally alert and run agilely. Manual pursuit requires a large amount of manpower and material resources, and the success rate is limited by terrain, herd size, and operator experience, resulting in an overly long time for a single capture, directly affecting work efficiency; 2. Manual driving and capture are likely to cause group panic, leading to the herd running around, trampling and colliding, and even serious consequences such as injury or miscarriage. Long-term stress may also cause a decline in the immunity of Tibetan antelopes, increasing the risk of disease transmission and forming a vicious cycle; 3. Capture personnel are at risk of injuries such as falling and spraining during high-speed pursuit, and direct contact with Tibetan antelopes may transmit zoonotic diseases, threatening the health of personnel. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the problems in the related art, the present invention proposes a Tibetan antelope capture device to overcome the above technical problems existing in the existing related art.

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, the present invention is achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0006] The present invention relates to a Tibetan antelope capture device, which includes a conveyor belt. Above the conveyor belt, there is a placement box for accommodating volatile forage essence to attract Tibetan antelopes. The conveyor belt forms a closed-loop drive through four conveyor wheels. The four conveyor wheels are divided into two groups in pairs, and the two conveyor wheels in each group are fixedly connected by a first connecting shaft. One of the first connecting shafts is fixedly installed with a first gear, and the first gear is drivingly connected to a second gear through a first gear belt. The second gear is fixedly installed on a second connecting shaft, and fans are fixedly installed at both ends of the second connecting shaft. The second connecting shaft is also fixedly installed with a third gear, and there are three groups of the second connecting shaft and the third gear. The three groups of third gears are synchronously drivingly connected through a second gear belt.

[0007] Further, a placement groove is opened above the conveyor belt, and the placement box is detachably installed in the placement groove. All four conveyor wheels are rotatably installed on a base, and one of the conveyor wheels is fixedly connected to the output end of a driving motor. The driving motor is fixedly installed on the base and is used to drive the conveyor belt to move in a cycle.

[0008] Further, the second connecting shaft is rotatably installed inside a sleeve, and the sleeve is fixedly connected to the conveyor belt through a rod, so that the fan moves synchronously with the movement of the conveyor belt.

[0009] Further, there are three groups of the second connecting shaft, the sleeve, the fan and the rod, and the three groups of structures are evenly distributed along the length direction of the conveyor belt and have the same installation method.

[0010] Further, a support frame is sleeved outside the conveyor belt. One end of an electric telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the support frame through a support rod, and an arc-shaped clamping plate is fixedly installed at the other end of the electric telescopic rod for clamping the head of a Tibetan antelope.

[0011] Further, an arc-shaped rubber pad is connected to the inner side of the arc-shaped clamping plate through a return spring to form a buffer clamping structure. An infrared sensor is fixedly installed on the support frame for detecting the position of a Tibetan antelope and triggering the action of the electric telescopic rod.

[0012] Further, a collar is fixedly installed on the support frame through a connecting rod, and forage is placed inside the collar to further attract Tibetan antelopes into the device.

[0013] Further, a plurality of ventilation holes are opened on the side wall of the support frame for keeping the air inside the device circulating and reducing the stress response of Tibetan antelopes.

[0014] Further, a solar panel is fixedly installed on the top of the support frame for providing electrical energy for the driving motor, the electric telescopic rod and the infrared sensor.

[0015] The present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art:

[0016] 1. The present invention drives the placement box to move cyclically through a transmission belt, enabling the continuous and uniform diffusion of volatile forage essence. Combining with the fresh forage in the fixed collar, a dual induction system of static and dynamic combination is formed, effectively attracting the Tibetan antelopes to approach the device. At the same time, the transmission system adopts a single-motor-driven multi-stage linkage design, using a gear belt to synchronize the operation of the transmission belt and the work of the fan, reducing energy consumption and maintenance costs while ensuring work efficiency, enabling the device to operate stably in the wild for a long time and significantly improving the capture success rate of Tibetan antelopes.

[0017] 2. The present invention is equipped with an infrared sensor to detect the position of Tibetan antelopes in real time and trigger the action of the electric telescopic rod. The electric telescopic rod drives the arc-shaped clamping plate to quickly and accurately clamp the head of the Tibetan antelope. The arc-shaped rubber pad and the return spring form a buffer clamping structure, avoiding harm to the Tibetan antelope while ensuring firm clamping. This intelligent capture mechanism works in coordination with the odor induction system of the transmission belt to form a complete "induction - positioning - capture" work process, not only improving the capture success rate but also ensuring the safety of the capture process and reducing the stress impact on Tibetan antelopes.

[0018] 3. The present invention forms a natural ventilation system through the ventilation holes opened on the side wall of the support frame, effectively maintaining the air circulation inside the device and reducing the nervousness and stress response of Tibetan antelopes. The solar panels installed on the top provide clean energy for the drive motor, electric telescopic rod, and infrared sensor, enabling the device to operate autonomously in the wild environment without external power supply, reducing the dependence on external energy, improving the adaptability and reliability of the device, and enabling it to work continuously and stably under various wild conditions.

[0019] Of course, it is not necessary for any product implementing the present invention to achieve all the above-mentioned advantages simultaneously. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the invention, the drawings required for describing the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the following drawings without creative efforts.

[0021] Figure 1 is the three-dimensional structure diagram of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 is the enlarged view of part A of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 is the bottom view of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 is the schematic diagram of some parts of the present inventionFigure 1 ;

[0025] Figure 5 is a side view of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of some parts of the present invention Figure 2 ;

[0027] Figure 7 is an enlarged view at position B of the present invention.

[0028] In the accompanying drawings, the components represented by each reference numeral are listed as follows:

[0029] 1. Drive belt; 2. Placing box; 3. Driving wheel; 4. First connecting shaft; 5. First gear; 6. First gear belt; 7. Second gear; 8. Second connecting shaft; 9. Fan; 10. Third gear; 11. Second gear belt; 12. Placing groove; 13. Base; 14. Sleeve; 15. Rod; 16. Support frame; 17. Support rod; 18. Electric telescopic rod; 19. Arc-shaped clamping plate; 20. Return spring; 21. Arc-shaped rubber pad; 22. Infrared sensor; 23. Connecting rod; 24. Collar; 25. Ventilation hole; 26. Solar panel; 27. Driving motor. Detailed implementation manners

[0030] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the invention, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without making creative efforts belong to the scope of protection of the invention.

[0031] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "opening", "upper", "lower", "top", "middle", "inner", etc. indicating the orientation or position relationship are only for the convenience of describing the invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the components or elements referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus should not be construed as a limitation to the present invention.

[0032] Please refer to Figures 1 - 7As shown, the present invention is a Tibetan antelope catching device, comprising a transmission belt 1, a placement box 2 is arranged above the transmission belt 1, and is used to contain volatile grass essence for attracting Tibetan antelopes; the transmission belt 1 forms a closed-loop transmission through four transmission wheels 3, and the four transmission wheels 3 are divided into a group of two, and each group of transmission wheels 3 is fixedly connected by a first connecting shaft 4; one of the first connecting shafts 4 is fixedly installed with a first gear 5, and the first gear 5 is transmission-connected to the second gear 7 through a first gear belt 6; the second gear 7 is fixedly installed on the second connecting shaft 8, and fans 9 are fixedly installed at both ends of the second connecting shaft 8; the second connecting shaft 8 is also fixedly installed with a third gear 10, and the second connecting shaft 8 and the third gear 10 are provided with three groups in total, and the three groups of third gears 10 are synchronously transmission-connected through a second gear belt 11.

[0033] The working principle of a Tibetan antelope catching device proposed by the present invention is that after the device is started, the volatile grass essence in the placement box 2 continuously releases the attracting smell to attract the Tibetan antelope to approach the device. The transmission belt 1 is driven by four transmission wheels 3 to slowly circulate, so that the placement box 2 remains in a mobile state and enhances the attracting effect. When the transmission belt 1 is running, the first gear 5 fixed on the first connecting shaft 4 rotates accordingly, and the second gear 7 is driven to rotate through the first gear belt 6. The second gear 7 drives the second connecting shaft 8 to rotate, so that the fans 9 installed at both ends of the shaft start to work. The third gear 10 on the second connecting shaft 8 drives the other two identical gear groups to operate synchronously through the second gear belt 11, ensuring that all fans 9 maintain the same speed. The airflow generated by these fans 9 can dispel the smell of the operator and reduce the alertness of the Tibetan antelope. The entire transmission system is driven by a single motor, and multi-stage linkage is achieved through the gear belt to ensure that the operation of the transmission belt 1 is synchronized with the operation of the fan 9. This design not only ensures the working efficiency of the device, but also reduces energy consumption. When the Tibetan antelope is lured to the specified position of the device, it can be safely captured by cooperating with other capture components. During the whole process, the moving bait and the continuously running fan 9 can effectively reduce the alertness of the Tibetan antelope and improve the success rate of capture.

[0034] In one embodiment, for the above-mentioned transmission belt 1, a placement groove 12 is opened above the transmission belt 1, and the placement box 2 is detachably installed in the placement groove 12; four transmission wheels 3 are rotatably installed on the base 13, and one of the transmission wheels 3 is fixedly connected to the output end of the driving motor 27, and the driving motor 27 is fixedly installed on the base 13 for driving the transmission belt 1 to circulate.

[0035] The working principle of an antelope-catching device proposed by the present invention is that after the driving motor 27 is started, it drives the transmission wheel 3 fixedly connected to its output end to rotate, and then drives the transmission belt 1 to move in a closed-loop system composed of four transmission wheels 3. The four transmission wheels 3 are all stably rotatably installed on the base 13 to ensure the stable operation of the transmission system. A placement box 2 is detachably installed in the placement groove 12 formed on the transmission belt 1, and this design facilitates the replacement of grass-flavor essences with different scents. As the transmission belt 1 moves in a cycle, the placement box 2 moves accordingly, enabling the attracting scent to evenly diffuse over a larger area. The driving motor 27 is fixedly installed on the base 13 to provide stable power for the entire transmission system. Through the design of driving multiple transmission wheels 3 with a single motor, both the transmission efficiency is ensured, and the energy consumption and maintenance costs are reduced. In this embodiment, through the detachable placement box 2 design, attractants with different formulations can be quickly replaced according to actual needs; at the same time, the stable installation method of the base 13 ensures the reliable operation of the transmission system in the wild environment.

[0036] In one embodiment, for the above-mentioned second connecting shaft 8, the second connecting shaft 8 is rotatably installed inside the sleeve 14, and the sleeve 14 is fixedly connected to the transmission belt 1 through the rod 15, so that the fan 9 moves synchronously with the movement of the transmission belt 1.

[0037] The working principle of an antelope-catching device proposed by the present invention is that when the transmission belt 1 moves, it drives the sleeve 14 to move synchronously through the fixedly connected rod 15. The second connecting shaft 8 rotatably installed inside the sleeve 14 then generates a displacement, causing the fans 9 fixed at both ends of the second connecting shaft 8 to move synchronously with the movement of the transmission belt 1. This linkage mechanism ensures that the fans 9 always maintain a relatively fixed positional relationship with the transmission belt 1, enabling the airflow generated by the fans 9 to continuously cover the movement area of the transmission belt 1, effectively dispersing the odor interference of the operator. The rotational design of the second connecting shaft 8 inside the sleeve 14 not only ensures that the self-rotation function of the fans 9 is not affected but also enables the overall movement of the fans 9 with the transmission belt 1, forming a dynamic odor shielding system. This mechanical linkage structure realizes the coordinated movement of the fans 9 and the transmission belt 1 through the simple connection of the sleeve 14 and the rod 15, improving both the working efficiency of the device and the reliability of the system.

[0038] In one embodiment, for the above-mentioned second connecting shaft 8, there are three groups of the second connecting shaft 8, the sleeve 14, the fan 9, and the rod 15, and the three groups of structures are evenly distributed along the length direction of the transmission belt 1, and the installation methods are the same.

[0039] The working principle of an antelope capture device proposed by the present invention is that three identical structures of second connecting shafts 8, sleeves 14, fans 9 and rods 15 are evenly distributed along the length direction of the transmission belt 1 to form a multi-point synchronous odor shielding system. Each group of structures is fixedly connected to the transmission belt 1 through the rod 15 to ensure the movement synchronism. When the transmission belt 1 operates, the three rods 15 drive their respective sleeves 14 to move simultaneously, causing the second connecting shafts 8 installed in the sleeves 14 to displace accordingly. While maintaining their own rotation, the three fans 9 move as a whole along with the transmission belt 1. These three groups of linkage mechanisms form three evenly distributed airflow coverage points on the movement path of the transmission belt 1 through the same installation method. This multi-point layout design can expand the odor shielding range and effectively eliminate the interference of human odors on the antelope's moving path. The symmetrical distribution of the three groups of structures ensures the balance of the device operation, and the same installation method reduces the manufacturing and maintenance costs while improving the reliability of the system. The cooperative work of multiple fans can generate a more stable airflow field and significantly improve the odor shielding effect.

[0040] In one embodiment, for the above-mentioned transmission belt 1, a support frame 16 is sleeved outside the transmission belt 1. The support frame 16 is fixedly connected to one end of an electric telescopic rod 18 through a support rod 17, and the other end of the electric telescopic rod 18 is fixedly installed with an arc-shaped clamping plate 19 for clamping the antelope's head.

[0041] In one embodiment, for the above-mentioned arc-shaped clamping plate 19, the inner side of the arc-shaped clamping plate 19 is connected to an arc-shaped rubber pad 21 through a return spring 20 to form a buffer clamping structure; an infrared sensor 22 is fixedly installed on the support frame 16 for detecting the position of the antelope and triggering the action of the electric telescopic rod 18.

[0042] The working principle of an antelope capture device proposed by the present invention is that the support frame 16 is sleeved outside the transmission belt 1 and is fixedly connected to the electric telescopic rod 18 through the support rod 17. When the infrared sensor 22 detects that the antelope enters the predetermined position, the control system starts the electric telescopic rod 18. The electric telescopic rod 18 quickly extends, driving the arc-shaped clamping plate 19 at its end to move inward. Two symmetrically arranged arc-shaped clamping plates 19 act simultaneously to form a closed clamping space and accurately clamp the antelope's head. An arc-shaped rubber pad 21 is provided on the inner side of the arc-shaped clamping plate 19 to avoid harming the antelope while ensuring firm clamping. After clamping, the device maintains a stable state for subsequent operations. This head clamping mechanism works in coordination with the odor induction system of the transmission belt 1 to form a complete "induction - positioning - capture" work process, greatly improving the success rate and safety of capture.

[0043] In one embodiment, for the above-mentioned support frame 16, the support frame 16 is fixedly installed with a collar 24 through a connecting rod 23, and forage is placed inside the collar 24 to further lure the antelope into the device.

[0044] In one embodiment, for the above-mentioned support frame 16, a plurality of ventilation holes 25 are provided on the side wall of the support frame 16 to keep the air inside the device flowing and reduce the stress response of the Tibetan antelopes.

[0045] In one embodiment, for the above-mentioned support frame 16, a solar panel 26 is fixedly installed on the top of the support frame 16 to supply electrical energy to the drive motor 27, the electric telescopic rod 18, and the infrared sensor 22.

[0046] The working principle of a Tibetan antelope capture device proposed by the present invention is that fresh forage is placed in the collar 24 fixedly installed by the support frame 16 through the connecting rod 23, forming a dual luring system with the placement box 2 on the conveyor belt 1. The fixed forage in the collar 24 and the mobile fragrance cooperate with each other to significantly improve the luring effect. A plurality of ventilation holes 25 provided on the side wall of the support frame 16 form a natural ventilation system to ensure the air circulation inside the device. This design can effectively reduce the tension of the Tibetan antelopes and reduce the stress response during the capture process. The solar panel 26 installed on the top of the support frame 16 provides clean energy for the entire system. The electrical energy converted from solar energy continuously powers the drive motor 27, the electric telescopic rod 18, and the infrared sensor 22, realizing the autonomous operation of the device in the wild environment. Through the triple design of forage luring, environmental optimization, and energy supply, this embodiment enables the device to have the following advantages: the collar 24 and the placement box 2 form a luring system combining static and dynamic elements, the ventilation holes 25 create a natural capture environment, and the solar panel 26 ensures the long-term field operation ability.

[0047] In the description of this specification, the description referring to terms such as "one embodiment", "example", "specific example", etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0048] The preferred embodiments of the invention disclosed above are only used to help explain the invention. The preferred embodiments do not describe all the details in detail, nor do they limit the invention to the specific embodiments described. Obviously, according to the content of this specification, many modifications and variations can be made. This specification selects and specifically describes the embodiments in order to better explain the principle and practical application of the invention, so that those skilled in the art in the relevant technical field can understand and utilize the invention well. The invention is only limited by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.

Claims

1. An antelope catching device, comprising a conveyor belt (1), characterized in that: Above the conveyor belt (1), there is a placement box (2) for accommodating the volatile forage essence to attract Tibetan antelopes; the conveyor belt (1) forms a closed-loop drive through four drive wheels (3), and the four drive wheels (3) are divided into two groups in pairs, and each group of drive wheels (3) is fixedly connected by a first connecting shaft (4); a first gear (5) is fixedly installed on one of the first connecting shafts (4), and the first gear (5) is drivingly connected to a second gear (7) through a first gear belt (6); the second gear (7) is fixedly installed on a second connecting shaft (8), and fans (9) are fixedly installed at both ends of the second connecting shaft (8); a third gear (10) is also fixedly installed on the second connecting shaft (8), and there are three groups of the second connecting shaft (8) and the third gear (10), and the three groups of third gears (10) are synchronously drivingly connected through a second gear belt (11).

2. The Tibetan antelope capture device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A placement groove (12) is opened above the conveyor belt (1), and the placement box (2) is detachably installed in the placement groove (12); all four drive wheels (3) are rotatably installed on a base (13), and the output end of a drive motor (27) is fixedly connected to one of the drive wheels (3), and the drive motor (27) is fixedly installed on the base (13) for driving the conveyor belt (1) to move in a cycle.

3. The Tibetan antelope capture device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second connecting shaft (8) is rotatably installed inside a sleeve (14), and the sleeve (14) is fixedly connected to the conveyor belt (1) through a rod (15), so that the fan (9) moves synchronously with the movement of the conveyor belt (1).

4. The Tibetan antelope capture device according to claim 3, characterized in that, There are three groups of the second connecting shaft (8), the sleeve (14), the fan (9) and the rod (15), and the three groups of structures are evenly distributed along the length direction of the conveyor belt (1), and the installation methods are the same.

5. The Tibetan antelope capture device according to claim 4, wherein, A support frame (16) is sleeved outside the conveyor belt (1), one end of an electric telescopic rod (18) is fixedly connected to the support frame (16) through a support rod (17), and an arc-shaped clamping plate (19) is fixedly installed at the other end of the electric telescopic rod (18) for clamping the head of a Tibetan antelope.

6. The Tibetan antelope capturing device according to claim 5, characterized in that, An arc-shaped rubber pad (21) is connected to the inner side of the arc-shaped clamping plate (19) through a return spring (20) to form a buffer clamping structure; an infrared sensor (22) is fixedly installed on the support frame (16) for detecting the position of the Tibetan antelope and triggering the electric telescopic rod (18) to act.

7. The Tibetan antelope capture device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The support frame (16) is fixedly installed with a collar (24) through a connecting rod (23), and forage is placed in the collar (24) to further attract the Tibetan antelope into the device.

8. The antelope capture device according to claim 7, characterized in that, A plurality of ventilation holes (25) are opened on the side wall of the support frame (16) for keeping the air inside the device circulating and reducing the stress response of the Tibetan antelope.

9. The antelope capturing device according to claim 8, characterized in that, A solar panel (26) is fixedly installed on the top of the support frame (16) for providing electric energy for the drive motor (27), the electric telescopic rod (18) and the infrared sensor (22).