Rat traps and rat trapping methods

Abstract

This application relates to a mouse-catching device and method. The mouse-catching device includes: a housing, an impact member, a pushing member, a first driving member, and a second driving member. The housing has an internal channel. The impact member is slidably connected to the housing along a first direction. The impact member has an initial position and a firing position relative to the housing. Compared to the initial position, the impact member is more fully accommodated in the internal channel in the firing position. The impact member has two opposite ends along the first direction. The pushing member is slidably connected to the housing along the first direction. The pushing member has a clearance position and a working position relative to the housing. Compared to the clearance position, the pushing member is more fully accommodated in the internal channel in the working position. The pushing member has two opposite ends along the first direction, and one end of the pushing member is disposed opposite to one end of the impact member along the first direction. The first driving member is connected to the impact member and is used to drive the impact member to move from the initial position to the firing position.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of rat trap technology, and in particular to a rat trapping device and rat trapping method. Background Technology

[0002] Rats, a type of mammal belonging to the order Rodentia and family Muridae, often inhabit areas near sewers, kitchens, piles of debris, and garbage cans. They can spread pathogens such as plague, hemorrhagic fever, leptospirosis, typhus, and tick-borne relapsing fever. Rats also gnaw on books, clothing, and furniture, impacting the human living environment.

[0003] In some traditional rodent control measures, rodent traps with ejection mechanisms are used to catch and kill rats. The trap has an entrance on the outside and a passageway inside that connects to the entrance. When a rat enters the passageway, it triggers the ejection mechanism, which is then released and impacts the rat.

[0004] However, because it cannot be guaranteed that the ejector device will hit the rat's vital areas every time, the rat may not be completely killed after being impacted. When the ejector device resets, it releases its pressure on the rat, at which point any surviving rats may awaken and escape, resulting in insufficient success rate of the rat trap. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Based on this, the present invention provides a rat-catching device and method that can solve or at least alleviate the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0006] This invention provides a mouse trapping device, comprising: The casing has internal channels; An impact member is slidably connected to the housing along a first direction and has an initial position and a firing position relative to the housing; relative to the initial position, the impact member is accommodated to a greater extent in the internal channel at the firing position; the impact member has opposing ends; A pushing member is slidably connected to the housing along the first direction and has a clearance position and a working position relative to the housing; relative to the clearance position, the pushing member is accommodated to a greater extent in the internal channel in the working position; the pushing member has two opposing ends, one end of the pushing member and one end of the impact member are disposed opposite to each other along the first direction; A first driving member, connected to the impact member, is used to drive the impact member to move from the initial position to the firing position when the pushing member is in the avoidance position; and The second driving member, connected to the pushing member, is at least used to drive the pushing member to move from the avoidance position to the working position when the impact member is in the firing position.

[0007] In the aforementioned mouse-catching device, before the mouse enters the internal passage, the impact member is in its initial position, and the pushing member is in a clearance position, creating a significant distance between one end of the pushing member and one end of the impact member to prevent obstruction of the mouse's entry into the internal passage. After the mouse enters the internal passage, it is positioned between one end of the pushing member and one end of the impact member. Then, with the pushing member remaining in the clearance position, the first driving member drives the impact member to move from the initial position to the firing position. Figure 3a As shown, the impactor can impact one side of the mouse as it moves rapidly toward the firing position. Since the other side of the mouse is supported by the pushing component, the mouse suffers instantaneous impact damage.

[0008] Subsequently, with the impactor in the firing position, the second drive unit moves the pushing member. Because the pressure of the pushing member on the other side of the rat is slightly greater than the pressure of the impactor on one side of the rat, the pushing member moves from the avoidance position to the working position after a predetermined time period. This causes the rat to suffer continuous compression damage during the predetermined time period, resulting in suffocation or obstruction of blood flow, reducing the rat's chances of survival and ensuring the success rate of the rat-trapping device. Combined with... Figure 3b As shown, because the impactor is indirectly subjected to the pressure of the pushing component, after a predetermined period of time, the impactor moves from the firing position to the initial position, thus resetting the impactor. Since the squeezing injury to the rat and the resetting of the impactor occur simultaneously, this improves the operating efficiency of the rat trap and reduces its power consumption.

[0009] In one embodiment, the housing has an inner wall block; the inner wall block encloses to form the internal channel; the inner wall block has a first opening and a second opening communicating with the internal channel, the first opening and the second opening being located on opposite sides of the internal channel along a first direction; the impact member is movably inserted through the first opening; the pushing member is movably inserted through the second opening.

[0010] In one embodiment, it further includes a transmitter and a receiver; the impact member, the transmitter, the receiver and the pusher are distributed sequentially along the circumference of the internal channel.

[0011] In one embodiment, the first drive member is elastic and has two movable ends; one movable end of the first drive member is connected to the housing, and the other movable end is connected to the impact member; relative to the impact member being in the firing position, the first drive member has a greater degree of elastic deformation when the impact member is in the initial position.

[0012] In one embodiment, the internal channel is located between the first drive member and the second drive member along the first direction.

[0013] In one embodiment, a first limiting detection element is further included, which is positioned and connected to the housing; the first limiting detection element is used to generate a first limiting signal when the impactor is in the initial position.

[0014] This invention provides a method for catching mice, comprising the following steps: Detect the presence of rats in the internal passageways; When the pusher is in the avoidance position, the impactor strikes the mouse from one side of the internal channel; and After the impactor strikes the mouse, within a predetermined time period, the pushing member pushes the mouse from the other side of the internal channel, and the impactor is indirectly moved to its initial position.

[0015] In one embodiment, the duration of the predetermined time period ranges from 5 seconds to 10 seconds.

[0016] This invention provides a method for catching mice, comprising the following steps: Detect the presence of rats in the internal passageways; When the pusher is in the avoidance position, the impactor strikes the mouse from one side of the internal channel; During a first predetermined time period, the pushing member and the impact member apply pressure to the mouse from both sides of the internal channel, and at least one of the pushing member and the impact member is in a stable position relative to the internal channel; and During a second predetermined time period, the pushing member pushes the mouse from the other side of the internal channel, and the impact member is indirectly pushed to the initial position.

[0017] In one embodiment, the duration of the first predetermined time period ranges from 15 seconds to 25 seconds. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1a This is a perspective view of a mouse-catching device according to an embodiment of this application.

[0019] Figure 1b for Figure 1a The mouse trap shown is a three-dimensional diagram from another angle.

[0020] Figure 2a for Figure 1a The three-dimensional sectional view of the mouse trap shown has the impact component in the initial position and the pushing component in the avoidance position.

[0021] Figure 2b for Figure 2a Enlarged view of point A in the shown mouse trap.

[0022] Figure 3a for Figure 2a The rat trap shown is a three-dimensional sectional view in another state, with the impact member in the firing position and the pushing member in the avoidance position.

[0023] Figure 3b for Figure 2a The mouse trap shown is a three-dimensional sectional view in another state, with the impactor in the initial position and the pusher in the working position.

[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 1a The diagram shows an exploded view of the mouse trap.

[0025] Figure 5 for Figure 1a The diagram shows an exploded view of the mouse trap in another state.

[0026] Figure 6 for Figure 1a A partially exploded diagram of the mouse trap shown.

[0027] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the mouse trap shown from another angle.

[0028] Figure 8 This is a flowchart illustrating a mouse-catching method according to an embodiment of this application.

[0029] Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating a mouse-catching method according to another embodiment of this application.

[0030] Reference numerals: 100, mouse trap; 20, shell; 21, main shell; 211, first shell component; 212, second shell component; 213, opening; 22, inner wall block; 221, internal passage; 222, first opening; 223, second opening; 23, second contact surface; 24, first fixing seat; 241, first slide groove; 25, second fixing seat; 251, second slide groove; 30, impact component; 301, impact head; 302, support body; 303, locking block; 31, locking component ; 32. Elastic element; 33. Unfastening drive element; 34. Cam block; 40. Pushing element; 401. First abutting surface; 41. Contact section; 42. Transmission section; 43. Rack section; 51. First drive element; 511. Movable end; 52. Second drive element; 53. Gear element; 61. Launching element; 62. Receiving element; 71. First limit detection element; 72. Second limit detection element; 73. Third limit detection element; 80. Control circuit; F1. First direction; F2. Second direction. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The technical solutions of this application will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this application. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0032] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0033] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, integral connections, mechanical connections, electrical connections, direct connections, indirect connections via an intermediate medium, or internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0034] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of this application are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0035] Combination Figure 1a and Figure 1b As shown, this application provides a rat trapping device 100 for trapping and killing rats to achieve the purpose of rat control.

[0036] Specifically, in combination Figures 2a to 5As shown, the mouse trap 100 includes: a housing 20, an impact member 30, a pushing member 40, a first driving member 51, and a second driving member 52. The housing 20 has an internal channel 221. The impact member 30 is slidably connected to the housing 20 along a first direction F1. The impact member 30 has an initial position and a firing position relative to the housing 20. In the firing position, the impact member 30 is more fully accommodated within the internal channel 221 than in the initial position. The impact member 30 has two opposite ends along the first direction F1. The pushing member 40 is slidably connected to the housing 20 along the first direction F1. The pushing member 40 has a clearance position and a working position relative to the housing 20. In the working position, the pushing member 40 is more fully accommodated within the internal channel 221 than in the clearance position. The pushing member 40 has two opposite ends along the first direction F1, and one end of the pushing member 40 is disposed opposite to one end of the impact member 30 along the first direction F1. The first driving member 51 is connected to the impact member 30. When the pusher 40 is in the avoidance position, the first drive member 51 is used to drive the impact member 30 to move from the initial position to the firing position. The second drive member 52 is connected to the pusher 40 and is used at least to drive the pusher 40 to move from the avoidance position to the working position when the impact member 30 is in the firing position.

[0037] Understandably, combined Figure 2a and Figure 2b As shown, before the mouse enters the internal passage 221, the impact member 30 is in its initial position, and the pushing member 40 is in a clearance position, creating a large distance between one end of the pushing member 40 and one end of the impact member 30 to avoid obstructing the mouse's entry into the internal passage 221. After the mouse enters the internal passage 221, it is positioned between one end of the pushing member 40 and one end of the impact member 30. Then, with the pushing member 40 remaining in the clearance position, the first driving member 51 drives the impact member 30 to move from the initial position to the firing position. Figure 3a As shown, the impactor 30 can impact one side of the mouse as it moves rapidly toward the firing position. Since the other side of the mouse is supported by the pusher 40, the mouse suffers instantaneous impact damage.

[0038] Subsequently, with the impactor 30 in the firing position, the second drive 52 drives the pusher 40 to move. Since the pressure of the pusher 40 on the other side of the rat is slightly greater than the pressure of the impactor 30 on one side of the rat, the pusher 40 moves from the avoidance position to the working position after a predetermined period of time. This causes the rat to suffer continuous compression damage during the predetermined period, resulting in suffocation or obstruction of blood flow, reducing the rat's chances of survival and ensuring the rat-catching device 100's success rate in eliminating rats. Combined with... Figure 3bAs shown, since the impactor 30 is indirectly subjected to the pressure of the pushing member 40, after a predetermined period of time, the impactor 30 moves from the firing position to the initial position accordingly, thereby resetting the impactor 30. Because the squeezing injury to the rat and the resetting of the impactor 30 occur simultaneously, it is beneficial to improve the operating efficiency of the rat trap 100 and reduce the power consumption of the rat trap 100.

[0039] Understandably, the firing position is any position that allows the impactor 30 to come into contact with the mouse in the internal channel 221.

[0040] For example, combined Figure 2a and Figure 2b As shown, when the impact member 30 is in the initial position and the pushing member 40 is in the avoidance position, the distance between one end of the pushing member 40 and one end of the impact member 30 is approximately equal to the inner diameter of the internal channel 221, thereby effectively preventing the mouse from being obstructed when entering the internal channel 221.

[0041] In some implementations, combined Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the mouse trap 100 also includes a control circuit 80 positioned and connected to the housing 20. The control circuit 80 is used to control the positional changes of the impact member 30 and the pushing member 40. Exemplarily, the control circuit 80 is housed within the housing 20.

[0042] In some implementations, combined Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the mouse trap 100 also includes a transmitter 61 and a receiver 62. The transmitter 61 and receiver 62 are electrically connected to the control circuit 80. The transmitter 61 generates a detection light beam when energized. The transmitter 61 and receiver 62 are positioned on opposite sides of the internal channel 221. When there is no mouse in the internal channel 221, the detection light beam passes radially through the internal channel 221 and reaches the receiver 62. When there is a mouse in the internal channel 221, the detection light beam is blocked by the mouse and cannot reach the receiver 62. Understandably, based on the signal feedback from the receiver 62, the control circuit 80 can confirm the presence of a mouse in the internal channel 221. When a mouse is present in the internal channel 221, the control circuit 80 triggers the impactor 30 to move rapidly from its initial position to its firing position. Exemplarily, the detection light beam is infrared light.

[0043] In some implementations, combined Figure 4 As shown, the impactor 30, the launcher 61, the receiver 62 and the pusher 40 are arranged sequentially along the circumference of the internal channel 221, so that the impactor 30, the launcher 61, the receiver 62 and the pusher 40 have sufficient assembly space, which helps to reduce the assembly difficulty of the mouse trap 100.

[0044] Optionally, combined Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the transmitter 61 and receiver 62 are positioned opposite each other along a second direction F2. The minimum angle between the second direction F2 and the first direction F1 is greater than 45°. For example, the second direction F2 is perpendicular to the first direction F1.

[0045] In some implementations, combined Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the mouse trap 100 also includes a first limit detection element 71 positioned and connected to the housing 20. The first limit detection element 71 is used to generate a first limit signal when the impact element 30 is in the initial position. Understandably, after the first limit signal appears, it can be determined that the impact element 30 has reached the initial position. At this time, the squeezing of the mouse by the pushing element 40 can be stopped, and the pushing element 40 can be driven to move towards the avoidance position by the second driving element 52, which helps to improve the automation level of the mouse trap 100.

[0046] For example, the first limit detection element 71 is electrically connected to the control circuit 80. When the impact element 30 is in the initial position, the first limit detection element 71 outputs a first limit signal to the control circuit 80. After receiving the first limit signal, the control circuit 80 controls the second driving element 52 accordingly, causing the pushing element 40 to stop moving closer to the impact element 30 and to reset the pushing element 40 to the avoidance position.

[0047] Optionally, the first limit detection element 71 can be a contact limit switch or a non-contact limit switch.

[0048] In some implementations, combined Figure 3b and Figure 4 As shown, the housing 20 has an opening 213 communicating with the internal channel 221. Exemplarily, the side of the housing 20 with the opening 213 is rectangular. The length direction of the housing 20 is approximately parallel to the first direction F1.

[0049] In some implementations, combined Figure 4 As shown, the internal channel 221 is located between the first driving member 51 and the second driving member 52 along the first direction F1. Understandably, the first driving member 51 is located on the side corresponding to the impact member 30, and the second driving member 52 is located on the side corresponding to the pushing member 40, thereby reducing the transmission distance between the first driving member 51 and the impact member 30, and reducing the transmission distance between the second driving member 52 and the pushing member 40, which is beneficial to improving transmission efficiency and the structural compactness of the mouse trap 100.

[0050] In some implementations, combined Figure 2b and Figure 4As shown, the housing 20 includes a main housing 21 and an inner wall block 22 connected to the main housing 21. The inner wall block 22 encloses and forms an internal channel 221. The main housing 21 has an opening 213 communicating with the internal channel 221. Understandably, the inner wall block 22 divides the internal space of the main housing 21, and the inner peripheral side of the inner wall block 22 forms the internal channel 221. The outer peripheral side of the inner wall block 22, together with the main housing 21, encloses a certain receiving space, which is at least used to accommodate the first driving member 51 and the second driving member 52.

[0051] In some implementations, combined Figure 2b As shown, the inner wall block 22 has a first opening 222 and a second opening 223 communicating with the internal channel 221. The first opening 222 and the second opening 223 are located on opposite sides of the internal channel 221 along the first direction F1. The impact member 30 is movably inserted through the first opening 222. The pushing member 40 is movably inserted through the second opening 223. Understandably, the impact member 30 extends into or out of the internal channel 221 from the first opening 222, and the pushing member 40 extends into or out of the internal channel 221 from the second opening 223. The inner wall block 22 separates the internal channel 221 from the receiving space, thereby giving the receiving space a certain degree of enclosure and providing a certain degree of protection for the first driving member 51 and the second driving member 52, etc.

[0052] In some implementations, combined Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the interior of the housing 20 is provided with a first groove 241. The impact member 30 is slidably accommodated in the first groove 241. Optionally, the main housing 21 includes opposing first housing member 211 and second housing member 212. The first groove 241 is defined by the inner wall structure of at least one of the first housing member 211 and the second housing member 212.

[0053] Optionally, combined Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the inner wall block 22 can be divided into two parts, one part of which is connected to the first shell 211 and the other part is connected to the second shell 212.

[0054] Optionally, combined Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the mouse trap 100 also includes a first fixing seat 24 connected to the first housing 211. The first fixing seat 24 and the first housing 211 define a first groove 241. Optionally, an opening 213 is provided in the second housing 212.

[0055] In some implementations, combined Figure 5 and Figure 7As shown, the first drive member 51 is elastic. The first drive member 51 has two movable ends 511. One movable end 511 of the first drive member 51 is connected to the housing 20, and the other movable end 511 is connected to the impact member 30. The first drive member 51 exhibits a greater degree of elastic deformation when the impact member 30 is in its initial position, relative to the impact member 30 being in the firing position. Understandably, the first drive member 51 undergoes sufficient elastic deformation when the impact member 30 is in its initial position. After the impact member 30 is released, the elastic force of the first drive member 51 can propel the impact member 30 from its initial position to the firing position, thereby enabling the impact member 30 to produce a violent impact on the mouse. The relative positional change between the two movable ends 511 corresponds to the magnitude of the elastic deformation of the first drive member 51.

[0056] Understandably, as the impactor 30 is indirectly subjected to the pressure of the pusher 40 and moves toward the initial position, as the impactor 30 moves closer to the initial position, the pressure applied to the mouse gradually increases due to the increased elastic deformation of the first drive member 51, thereby causing greater crushing damage to the mouse.

[0057] Optionally, the first driving member 51 is a torsion elastic member 32. Exemplarily, two first driving members 51 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the impact member 30. The relative direction between the two first driving members 51 is perpendicular or approximately perpendicular to the first direction F1. Since the two first driving members 51 simultaneously apply elastic force to the impact member 30, the impact member 30 is subjected to a larger elastic force, increasing the speed of the impact member 30 when it hits the mouse, resulting in a more violent impact on the mouse in the internal channel 221. Exemplarily, the first driving member 51 is a torsion spring.

[0058] Optionally, the first driving member 51 can also be a compression spring. When the impact member 30 is in the initial position, the first driving member 51 abuts between the impact member 30 and the housing 20.

[0059] In other embodiments, the first drive member 51 may also be a motor. During the process of the impact member 30 being indirectly subjected to the pressure of the pushing member 40 and moving towards the initial position, the pressure on the impact member 30 is determined by a pressure sensing element or a torque sensing element, and the first drive member 51 limits the moving speed or moving time of the impact member 30 towards the initial position.

[0060] In some implementations, combined Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, the impact member 30 includes an impact head 301 and a support body 302. The support body 302 is connected to the end of the impact head 301 away from the internal channel 221. The support body 302 is housed within the housing 20. Exemplarily, the impact head 301 is generally cylindrical and is used to impact a mouse in the internal channel 221. The cross-sectional shape of the first groove 241 corresponds to the cross-sectional shape of the support body 302 to allow the impact member 30 to slide linearly.

[0061] For example, one end of the first drive member 51 is positioned and connected to the housing 20, and the other end is positioned and connected to the support 302.

[0062] Optionally, combined Figure 7 As shown, when the first driving member 51 is elastic, the mouse trap 100 also includes a locking member 31 movably connected to the housing 20. The locking member 31 is used to lock the impact member 30 in the initial position. With the impact member 30 locked in the initial position by the locking member 31, the mouse will not be obstructed by the impact member 30 when passing through the internal channel 221. When the mouse crawls into the internal channel 221, the locking member 31 is unlocked by the mouse. After unlocking, due to the elastic force of the first driving member 51, the impact member 30 is ejected into the internal channel 221 in the direction from the initial position to the firing position, causing severe impact damage to the mouse.

[0063] For example, combined Figure 7 As shown, the impact member 30 includes a locking block 303 connected to one side of the support body 302, and one end of the locking member 31 is approximately hook-shaped. An elastic member 32 abuts against one end of the locking member 31 and the housing 20. When the impact member 30 moves from the firing position to the initial position, the locking block 303 and one end of the locking member 31 engage in a resisting action. Guided by the contact ramp, one end of the locking member 31 compresses the elastic member 32. After the locking block 303 passes one end of the locking member 31, it is locked by the locking member 31, preventing the impact member 30 from moving towards the firing position. When the other end of the locking member 31 is pushed, one end of the locking member 31 compresses the elastic member 32 and moves away from the position that could block the locking block 303. The impact member 30 is then ejected into the internal channel 221 under the elastic force of the first driving member 51.

[0064] For example, the elastic element 32 abuts against one end of the locking element 31 between the housing 20 and the housing 20.

[0065] In some implementations, combined Figure 7 As shown, the mouse trap 100 also includes a release drive 33 connected to the housing 20. The release drive 33 is electrically connected to the control circuit 80. Under the control of the control circuit 80, the release drive 33 generates a corresponding mechanical action, causing the locking member 31 to move to a position that allows the impact member 30 to be released.

[0066] Optionally, the release drive 33 is a motor. Combined with Figure 7 As shown, the mouse trap 100 also includes a cam block 34. The cam block 34 is connected to the output shaft of the release drive 33 and is used to push the other end of the locking member 31. When a mouse is present in the internal channel 221, the output shaft of the release drive 33 rotates, causing the cam block 34 to swing. When the cam block 34 swings, it pushes the other end of the locking member 31, causing one end of the locking member 31 to disengage from the impact member 30. The impact member 30 is then ejected into the internal channel 221 under the elastic force of the first drive 51.

[0067] In some implementations, combined Figure 7 As shown, the control circuit 80 also includes a second limit detection element 72 positioned and connected to the housing 20. The second limit detection element 72 is electrically connected to the control circuit 80. When the cam block 34 rotates a certain angle near the other end of the locking member 31, causing the locking member 31 to release its locking of the impact member 30, the release drive element 33 drives the cam block 34 to rotate in the opposite direction, providing reset space for the other end of the locking member 31. After the cam block 34 rotates to a certain angle in this opposite direction, the second limit detection element 72 is triggered by the cam block 34 and generates feedback to the control circuit 80. The control circuit 80 then controls the release drive element 33 to stop rotating.

[0068] In some implementations, combined Figure 7 As shown, the mouse trap 100 also includes a gear 53. A second drive 52 has an output shaft connected to the gear 53. The gear 53 is drively connected to the pusher 40. Understandably, driven by the second drive 52, the gear 53 rotates around its own central axis. When the gear 53 rotates, the pusher 40 moves relative to the housing 20 along a first direction F1 under the action of mechanical transmission. This allows the pusher 40 to slide in a direction from the avoidance position to the working position, indirectly pushing the impact member 30 to its initial position. Alternatively, the pusher 40 can move in a direction from the working position to the avoidance position.

[0069] Optionally, combined Figure 7 As shown, the gear component 53 and the pusher component 40 are meshed together. Optionally, the gear component 53 and the pusher component 40 can also be connected by other transmission components.

[0070] Optionally, the second drive element 52 may be at least a stepper motor. In other embodiments, the second drive element 52 may also be a rotary cylinder or other drive element capable of rotating the gear element 53.

[0071] Optionally, combined Figure 7As shown, the output shaft of the second drive unit 52 and the gear can be connected via a reduction gear assembly. The gear unit 53 is anti-rotationally connected to the output shaft of the reduction gear assembly.

[0072] Optionally, combined Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, the mouse trap 100 also includes a second fixing base 25 positioned and connected to the housing 20. The second drive member 52 is positioned and mounted on the second fixing base 25. Optionally, the second fixing base 25 further defines a second sliding groove 251. The pusher member 40 slides through the second sliding groove 251 along a first direction F1.

[0073] In some implementations, combined Figure 2a and Figure 2b As shown, the pushing member 40 has a contact section 41 and a transmission section 42 distributed along the first direction F1. The transmission section 42 is located on the side of the contact section 41 opposite to the impact member 30. The transmission section 42 has a rack portion 43 that meshes with the gear member 53. The end face area of ​​the contact section 41 facing the impact member 30 is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the contact section 41. Understandably, since the end face area of ​​the contact section 41 is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the contact section 41, when projected along the first direction F1, the projection of the transmission section 42 is within the projection range of the contact section 41. Understandably, the transmission section 42 has a certain space clearance, which can be used to accommodate all or part of the gear member 53, thereby improving the structural compactness of the mouse trap 100. At the same time, since the end face area of ​​the transmission section 42 can be guaranteed, it is beneficial to ensure that the pushing member 40 can push the mouse in the internal channel 221.

[0074] Optionally, when the pusher 40 is in the avoidance position, the end face of one end of the contact section 41 is approximately flush with the boundary surface of the internal channel 221 to avoid obstructing the mouse from entering the internal channel 221.

[0075] Understandably, the rack portion 43 is parallel or substantially parallel to the first direction F1. Exemplarily, the rack portion 43 has a plurality of protruding teeth distributed along the first direction F1.

[0076] In some implementations, combined Figure 5As shown, the pushing member 40 has a first abutment surface 401 facing away from the impact member 30. The housing 20 has a second abutment surface 23. The first abutment surface 401 and the second abutment surface 23 are arranged opposite to each other along a first direction F1. When the pushing member 40 is in the avoidance position, the first abutment surface 401 and the second abutment surface 23 are in contact. Understandably, when the pushing member 40 is in the avoidance position and the impact member 30 is in the initial position, when the impact member 30 impacts the mouse in the internal channel 221, the first abutment surface 401 and the second abutment surface 23 abut against each other, preventing the pushing member 40 from moving away from the internal channel 221, thereby ensuring that significant impact damage can be caused to the mouse.

[0077] In other embodiments, when the pushing member 40 is in the avoidance position, the distance between the first abutment surface 401 and the second abutment surface 23 is less than a preset distance. Understandably, when the preset distance is small, excessive displacement of the pushing member 40 can be avoided during the impact injury to the mouse, ensuring the intensity of the impact injury to the mouse and effectively controlling the risk of the mouse escaping when startled by the impact member 30.

[0078] In some implementations, combined Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the mouse trap 100 also includes a third limiting detection element 73 that is positioned and connected to the housing 20. When the pushing member 40 is in the avoidance position, the third limiting detection element 73 is triggered by the pushing member 40 to generate a confirmation signal confirming that the pushing member 40 has reached the avoidance position.

[0079] For example, the third limit detection element 73 is electrically connected to the control circuit 80. When the pushing member 40 reaches the avoidance position, the control circuit 80 stops the second driving member 52 from driving the pushing member 40 based on the feedback from the third limit detection element 73. For example, the third limit detection element 73 is triggered by the pushing member 40 just when an abutment engagement is formed between the first abutment surface 401 and the second abutment surface 23.

[0080] Optionally, the third limit detection element 73 can be a contact limit switch or a non-contact limit switch.

[0081] Combination Figure 8 As shown, this application also provides a method for catching and killing rats to achieve the purpose of preventing and controlling rat infestations.

[0082] In some implementations, the mouse-catching method includes the following steps: S11: Detect whether there is a mouse in the internal channel 221.

[0083] S12: When the pusher 40 is in the avoidance position, the impactor 30 impacts the mouse from one side of the internal channel 221.

[0084] S13: After the impactor 30 impacts the mouse, within a predetermined time period, the pusher 40 pushes the mouse from the other side of the internal channel 221, and the impactor 30 is indirectly pushed to the initial position.

[0085] Understandably, this is achieved by continuously detecting whether a rat is present in the internal passage 221. When a rat is detected in the internal passage 221, since the rat is located between one end of the pushing member 40 and one end of the impact member 30, the impact member 30 will strike the rat relatively violently from one side of the internal passage 221 in a short period of time. Because the other side of the rat is supported by the pushing member 40, the rat will suffer instantaneous impact injury.

[0086] Subsequently, the pushing member 40 pushes the rat from the other side of the internal channel 221. Since the pressure exerted by the pushing member 40 on the rat is slightly greater than the pressure exerted by the impact member 30, the rat and the impact member 30 move in a direction away from the pushing member 40. After a predetermined period, the impact member 30 moves from the position where the impact injury occurred to its initial position before the rat appeared. The rat suffers continuous compression injury during this predetermined period, causing suffocation or obstructing blood flow, reducing the rat's chance of survival and ensuring the rat-catching device 100's success rate. As the impact member 30 moves accordingly from its firing position to its initial position, it resets. Because the compression injury to the rat and the reset of the impact member 30 occur simultaneously, it helps improve the operating efficiency of the rat-catching device 100 and reduces its power consumption.

[0087] In some embodiments, for step S11, the transmitter 61 and receiver 62 can detect the mouse in the internal channel 221. Based on the signal feedback from the receiver 62, the control circuit 80 confirms whether a mouse is present in the internal channel 221.

[0088] In other embodiments, a movable component that can be pushed by a mouse can be provided in the internal channel 221. When the movable component moves, it triggers a corresponding signal feedback to confirm whether a mouse is present in the internal channel 221.

[0089] In some embodiments of step S12, after confirming the presence of a mouse in the internal passage 221, the pushing member 40 remains in the avoidance position. The unlocking drive then drives the cam block 34 to rotate, causing the cam block 34 to push the locking member 31 to move, thereby releasing the impact member 30. The impact member 30, driven by the first drive member 51, impacts the mouse.

[0090] In some embodiments, when the impactor 30 impacts the mouse, the impactor 30 applies an impact force of 35N to 50N to the mouse, thereby ensuring that the impact does not injure the mouse, and avoiding the difficulty in resetting the impactor 30 due to the excessive elasticity of the first driving member 51.

[0091] For example, the size of the first driving member 51 can be determined by combining the required impact force and the elastic deformation amplitude of the first driving member 51 when the impact member 30 is in the firing position, so that the impact member 30 can apply a corresponding impact force to the mouse.

[0092] In some embodiments, the duration of the predetermined time period is between 5 and 10 seconds, thereby ensuring that the pushing member 40 pushes the mouse for a sufficient amount of time, effectively reducing the chance of the mouse surviving due to crushing injury. At the same time, within this time range, excessive power consumption is avoided from the second drive member 52 per use, which helps to ensure the number of mouse-killing operations of the mouse trap 100 after a single charge.

[0093] In some embodiments, for step S13, the pressure exerted on the mouse between the pushing member 40 and the impact member 30 can be made approximately relative to the weight of an object weighing 15 kg or more. For example, the pressure exerted on the mouse between the pushing member 40 and the impact member 30 can be controlled by controlling the output power of the second drive member 52 in the working position and / or the elastic deformation amplitude retained by the first drive member 51 in the firing position.

[0094] For example, since there is a certain correlation between the pressure intensity of the applied force and the hardware selection, the pressure that the mouse bears between the pushing member 40 and the impact member 30 can be roughly equivalent to the weight of a 17.5kg object, thereby ensuring the effect of crushing injury while controlling the cost of the hardware.

[0095] In some implementations, combined Figure 8 As shown, the rat-catching method further includes step S14: after the impact member 30 is indirectly pushed to the initial position, the pushing member 40 is moved to the avoidance position. Understandably, after the impact member 30 is in the initial position, it remains in that position. By moving the pushing member 40 to the avoidance position, the eliminated rat can be released, allowing it to leave the internal passage 221 under its own weight, after which the next rat-catching operation can be performed.

[0096] For example, after the impact member 30 is confirmed to have reached its initial position according to the first limit detection member 71, the control circuit 80 can immediately stop the second drive member 52 from its original rotation and control the second drive member 52 to rotate in the opposite direction, so that the pushing member 40 is reset to the avoidance position. Further, the control circuit 80 can also control the second drive member 52 to stop accordingly when the pushing member 40 is confirmed to have reached the avoidance position according to the feedback from the third limit detection member 73.

[0097] In other embodiments, combined Figure 9 As shown, the mouse-catching method includes the following steps: S21: Detect whether there is a mouse in the internal channel 221.

[0098] S22: When the pusher 40 is in the avoidance position, the impactor 30 impacts the mouse from one side of the internal channel 221.

[0099] S23: During a first predetermined time period, the pushing member 40 and the impact member 30 apply pressure to the mouse from both sides of the internal channel 221, and at least one of the pushing member 40 and the impact member 30 is in a stable position relative to the internal channel 221.

[0100] S24: During the second predetermined time period, the pushing member 40 pushes the mouse from the other side of the internal channel 221, and the impact member 30 is indirectly pushed to the initial position.

[0101] Understandably, in addition to the technical effects produced by the rat-catching methods of some of the aforementioned embodiments, the rat-catching methods of other embodiments, through step S23, allow the pushing member 40 and the impact member 30 to apply approximately equal squeezing forces to the rat from both sides. Since at least one of the opposing internal channels 221 of the pushing member 40 and the impact member 30 is in a stable position, the rat is kept in a stable position within the internal channel 221 and subjected to continuous squeezing injury for a first predetermined period of time, further causing the rat to suffocate or obstructing its blood flow, and effectively prolonging the squeezing injury time, preventing the rat from waking up due to inappropriate impact sites, and effectively reducing the rat's chances of survival.

[0102] In some embodiments, step S23 is time-spaced between steps S22 and S24. Accordingly, the pushing member 40 applies pressure to the mouse in the avoidance position, and the impact member 30 applies pressure to the mouse in the firing position. Exemplarily, the start of the first predetermined time period corresponds to the end time of the impact movement of the impact member 30.

[0103] For example, when the pushing member 40 is supported in the avoidance position and the first driving member 51 drives the impact member 30 to move through elastic deformation, the pushing member 40 does not consume electrical energy while maintaining the avoidance position. As long as the first driving member 51 still has a certain degree of elastic deformation when the impact member 30 is in the firing position, the elastic force of the first driving member 51 can continuously compress the mouse between the pushing member 40 and the impact member 30, thereby reducing the electrical energy consumption in step S23. For example, the pushing member 40 is supported by the housing 20 in the avoidance position.

[0104] In some embodiments, step S24 may be positioned between steps S22 and S23. Accordingly, the pushing member 40 applies pressure to the mouse in its working position, and the impact member 30 applies pressure to the mouse in its initial position. Exemplarily, the start of the first predetermined time period corresponds to the time point at which the impact member 30 returns to its initial position. At the end of the first predetermined time period, the pushing member 40 returns to its avoidance position.

[0105] In some implementations, the duration of the first predetermined time period is longer than the duration of the second predetermined time period. Understandably, in step S23, the mouse is in a stable position within the internal channel 221, and this step causes crushing injury to the mouse primarily from a static perspective. In step S24, the crushing injury to the mouse is caused dynamically. Given the relatively significant power consumption in step S24, the longer duration of the second predetermined time period compared to the first predetermined time period effectively prolongs the duration of the crushing injury and significantly enhances its effect, while avoiding excessive power consumption.

[0106] In some implementations, the duration of the first predetermined time period is between 15 and 25 seconds, thereby ensuring the effectiveness of crushing damage to the rats and guaranteeing a high success rate in rat extermination. Understandably, after the first predetermined time period exceeds a certain value, the effect of crushing damage will not continue to increase with time. In the case of power consumption in step S23, since the duration of the first predetermined time period is no greater than 25 seconds, excessive energy consumption is avoided when the effect of crushing damage cannot further increase with time.

[0107] For step S24, in some embodiments, the duration of the second predetermined time period is in the range of 5 to 10 seconds, thereby ensuring that the pushing member 40 pushes the mouse to move for a sufficient period of time, ensuring that the squeezing injury effectively reduces the chance of the mouse surviving. At the same time, within this time range, excessive power consumption caused by a single use of the second driving member 52 is avoided, which helps to ensure the number of mouse exterminations of the mouse trapping device 100 after a single charge.

[0108] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Any modifications and improvements made by those skilled in the art to the technical solutions of this application without departing from the spirit of this application should fall within the protection scope defined by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A mousetrap, characterised in that, include: The casing has internal channels; The impact component is slidably connected to the housing along a first direction and has an initial position and a firing position relative to the housing. Compared to the initial position, the impact member is accommodated to a greater extent within the internal channel at the firing position; the impact member has opposing ends; A pushing member is slidably connected to the housing along the first direction and has a clearance position and a working position relative to the housing; relative to the clearance position, the pushing member is accommodated to a greater extent in the internal channel in the working position; the pushing member has two opposing ends, one end of the pushing member and one end of the impact member are disposed opposite to each other along the first direction; A first driving member, connected to the impact member, is used to drive the impact member to move from the initial position to the firing position when the pushing member is in the avoidance position; and The second driving member, connected to the pushing member, is at least used to drive the pushing member to move from the avoidance position to the working position when the impact member is in the firing position.

2. The mousetrap of claim 1, wherein, The housing has an inner wall block; the inner wall block encloses to form the internal channel; the inner wall block has a first opening and a second opening communicating with the internal channel, the first opening and the second opening being located on opposite sides of the internal channel along a first direction; the impact member is movably inserted through the first opening; the pushing member is movably inserted through the second opening.

3. The mousetrap of claim 1, wherein, It also includes a transmitter and a receiver; the impact member, the transmitter, the receiver and the pusher are distributed sequentially along the circumference of the internal channel.

4. The mousetrap of claim 1, wherein, The first driving member is elastic and has two movable ends; one movable end of the first driving member is connected to the housing, and the other movable end is connected to the impact member; The first drive member has a greater degree of elastic deformation when the impactor is in the initial position, relative to when the impactor is in the firing position.

5. The mousetrap of claim 1, wherein, The internal channel is located between the first drive member and the second drive member along the first direction.

6. The mousetrap of claim 1, wherein, It also includes a first limiting detection element that is positioned and connected to the housing; the first limiting detection element is used to generate a first limiting signal when the impactor is in the initial position.

7. A method of catching mice, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: Detect the presence of rats in the internal passageways; When the pusher is in the avoidance position, the impactor strikes the mouse from one side of the internal channel; and After the impactor strikes the mouse, within a predetermined time period, the pushing member pushes the mouse from the other side of the internal channel, and the impactor is indirectly moved to its initial position.

8. The method of claim 7, wherein, The duration of the predetermined time period ranges from 5 to 10 seconds.

9. A method of catching mice, characterized by, Includes the following steps: Detect the presence of rats in the internal passageways; When the pusher is in the avoidance position, the impactor strikes the mouse from one side of the internal channel; During a first predetermined time period, the pushing member and the impact member apply pressure to the mouse from both sides of the internal channel, and at least one of the pushing member and the impact member is in a stable position relative to the internal channel. and During a second predetermined time period, the pushing member pushes the mouse from the other side of the internal channel, and the impact member is indirectly pushed to the initial position.

10. The method of claim 9, wherein, The duration of the first predetermined time period ranges from 15 seconds to 25 seconds.

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