Insect observation net cage

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of insect breeding, in particular to an insect observation net cage which comprises a support. The gauze element is arranged on the support in a wrapping mode, and an operation hole is formed in the gauze element; the two ends of the telescopic net sleeve are open, and one end of the telescopic net sleeve is connected and communicated with the operation hole; a camera is arranged at one end of the movable rod, and the movable rod sequentially passes through the telescopic net sleeve and the operation hole to enter the gauze element. The device has the effect that scientific researchers can conveniently observe living insects in all directions.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of insect breeding, in particular to an insect observation cage. Background Art

[0002] In many studies on insect physiology and biochemistry, in order to understand the entire life cycle of insects, it is necessary to artificially raise the insects under study. At present, insect breeding in laboratories is usually carried out in artificial climate chambers, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive. In addition, the chamber needs to be opened when feeding. At this time, the insects are prone to die due to the large difference between the internal and external environments, causing great inconvenience to scientific researchers. Therefore, many laboratories use cages to raise insects to reduce the difference between the internal and external environments of insects. However, since insects are always raised in closed chambers, it is still difficult for scientific researchers to observe living insects from all directions, which urgently needs to be solved. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above-mentioned deficiencies in the prior art, the present application provides an insect observation cage.

[0004] The above invention objectives of the present application are achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0005] Bracket;

[0006] A gauze, the gauze is wrapped around the bracket, and the gauze is provided with an operation hole;

[0007] A telescopic mesh sleeve, wherein both ends of the telescopic mesh sleeve are open, one end of the telescopic mesh sleeve is connected to and communicates with the operating hole, and the mesh is provided with a zipper;

[0008] A movable rod, one end of which is provided with a camera, and the movable rod sequentially passes through the telescopic mesh sleeve and the operating hole to enter the interior of the mesh.

[0009] By adopting the above technical scheme, the bracket and the gauze form a net box for raising insects, which can reduce the difference between the internal and external environments of the insects and improve the survival rate of living insects. In addition, by providing a zipper, it is convenient for scientific researchers to take and put objects inside the net box. When scientific researchers need to observe living insects, the end of the telescopic net sleeve away from the gauze is tied to the movable rod by tying a knot or a rope to form a closed area between the telescopic net sleeve and the gauze, which can prevent the living insects from escaping. Then, the position of the camera in the closed area is controlled by holding the telescopic net sleeve and the movable rod. Since the telescopic net sleeve can be extended and retracted in all directions, the movable rod can move freely in the closed area, thereby enabling scientific researchers to observe the living insects in all directions.

[0010] In a preferred example, the present application can be further configured as follows: the inner diameter of the telescopic mesh sleeve gradually decreases from one end of the telescopic mesh sleeve close to the operating hole to the end of the telescopic mesh sleeve away from the operating hole.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, it is convenient for scientific researchers to tie the end of the telescopic net sleeve away from the operation hole, and at the same time it is convenient for the movable rod to move in the closed area.

[0012] In a preferred example, the present application can be further configured as follows: a plurality of folding rings are coaxially arranged inside the telescopic net sleeve along its own length direction, and the size of each folding ring is adapted to the inner diameter of the corresponding position inside the telescopic net sleeve.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the telescopic net sleeves can be folded under the action of several coaxially arranged folding rings to avoid the situation where living insects stay in the telescopic net sleeves for a long time when the net box is idle, affecting the observation of living insects by scientific researchers.

[0014] In a preferred example, the present application can be further configured as follows: the number of the zippers is multiple, and the multiple zippers are radially arranged and interconnected.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, a plurality of zippers arranged radially and interconnected are provided, so that researchers can control the position and size of the opening of the gauze, thereby selecting the position of the opening for taking and placing objects according to the actual position of the living insects in the closed area, thereby reducing the possibility of the living insects escaping from the closed area.

[0016] In a preferred example, the present application can be further configured as follows: the bracket is a detachable rectangular frame, the mesh is provided with a connecting sleeve corresponding to each frame edge of the bracket, and the connecting sleeve is used to be sleeved on the frame edge of the bracket.

[0017] By adopting the above technical scheme, under the socketing action of the connecting sleeve and the frame edge, it is convenient for scientific researchers to assemble the cage, thereby improving the convenience of using the cage. At the same time, the rectangular frame is combined with the gauze to be assembled into a rectangular cage with a regular shape, which can adapt to the living environment of most living insects.

[0018] In a preferred example, the present application can be further configured as follows: the gauze is made of 40-mesh mesh.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, it is suitable for the living conditions of living insects and is convenient for ventilation of the living insects.

[0020] In summary, the present application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0021] 1. The bracket and the gauze form a net cage for breeding insects, which can reduce the difference between the internal and external environments of the insects and improve the survival rate of living insects. The zipper can be set to facilitate scientific researchers to take and put objects inside the net cage. When scientific researchers need to observe living insects, they tie the end of the telescopic net sleeve away from the gauze to the movable rod by tying knots or ropes to form a closed area between the telescopic net sleeve and the gauze, which can prevent the living insects from escaping. Then, the position of the camera in the closed area is controlled by holding the telescopic net sleeve and the movable rod. Since the telescopic net sleeve can be extended and retracted in all directions, the movable rod can move freely in the closed area, thereby enabling scientific researchers to observe the living insects in all directions.

[0022] 2. Under the action of several coaxially arranged folding rings, the telescopic net sleeves can be folded to prevent the living insects from staying in the telescopic net sleeves for a long time when the net box is idle, which affects the observation of the living insects by scientific researchers.

[0023] 3. By setting up multiple zippers that are arranged radially and interconnected, researchers can control the position and size of the mesh opening, so that they can choose the position of the opening for taking and placing objects according to the actual position of the living insects in the closed area, thereby reducing the possibility of the living insects escaping from the closed area. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an insect observation cage in one embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an insect observation cage in operation in one embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an insect observation cage in an embodiment of the present application when working outdoors.

[0027] Figure numerals: 1. bracket; 2. mesh; 3. telescopic mesh sleeve; 4. movable rod; 5. operation hole; 6. camera; 7. folding ring; 8. zipper; 9. living plant. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The following is a description of exemplary embodiments of the present application in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, including various details of the embodiments of the present application to facilitate understanding, which should be considered as merely exemplary. Therefore, it should be recognized by those of ordinary skill in the art that various changes and modifications can be made to the embodiments described herein without departing from the scope and spirit of the present application. Similarly, for the sake of clarity and conciseness, the description of well-known functions and structures is omitted in the following description.

[0029] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the present invention are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchanged where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the present disclosure described herein can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present disclosure.

[0030] In addition, the term "and / or" in this article is only a description of the association relationship of associated objects, indicating that there can be three relationships. For example, A and / or B can represent: A exists alone, A and B exist at the same time, and B exists alone. In addition, the character " / " in this article, unless otherwise specified, generally means that the associated objects before and after are in an "or" relationship.

[0031] The insect observation cage of the present application is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0032] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the insect observation net box includes a bracket 1, a gauze 2, a telescopic net sleeve 3 and a movable rod 4. The gauze 2 is wrapped and arranged on the bracket 1 and is provided with an operation hole 5. The gauze 2 is provided with a zipper 8 to facilitate scientific researchers to take and put objects inside the net box. Specifically, the gauze 2 is made of 40 mesh cloth to be suitable for the living conditions of living insects and to facilitate ventilation of living insects. Both ends of the telescopic net sleeve 3 are open, one end of which is connected to and communicated with the operation hole 5. A camera 6 is provided at one end of the movable rod 4. The end of the movable rod 4 close to the camera 6 enters the interior of the gauze 2 through the telescopic net sleeve 3 and the operation hole 5 in turn. The bracket 1 and the gauze 2 form a space for insects to observe. The breeding net cage can reduce the difference between the internal and external environments of insects and improve the survival rate of living insects. When scientific researchers need to observe living insects, they tie the end of the telescopic net sleeve 3 away from the gauze 2 to the movable rod 4 by tying a knot or a rope, so that a closed area is formed between the telescopic net sleeve 3 and the gauze 2, which can prevent the living insects from escaping. Then, the position of the camera 6 in the closed area is controlled by holding the telescopic net sleeve 3 and the movable rod 4. Since the telescopic net sleeve 3 can be extended and retracted in all directions, the movable rod 4 can move freely in the closed area, thereby enabling scientific researchers to observe the living insects in all directions.

[0033] It should be noted that the telescopic net sleeve 3 can also cooperate with the insect net to transfer the captured living insects. The transfer of the living insects can be achieved by connecting the open end of the insect net to the open end of the telescopic net sleeve 3 away from the operating hole 5, thereby improving the portability of the net box for placing living insects.

[0034] It should also be noted that in the actual working process, the camera 6 is electrically connected to an external display or other projection device to facilitate researchers to view the content captured by the camera 6 outside the box. The screen projection technology is common knowledge among technicians in this field and will not be elaborated here.

[0035] Specifically, in this embodiment, the bracket 1 is a detachable rectangular frame, and the gauze 2 is provided with a connecting sleeve (not shown in the figure) corresponding to the frame edge of each bracket 1. The connecting sleeve is used to be sleeved on the frame edge of the bracket 1. Under the sleeve-on-sleeve action of the connecting sleeve and the frame edge, it is convenient for scientific researchers to assemble the net box, thereby improving the convenience of using the net box. At the same time, the rectangular frame is assembled with the gauze 2 into a rectangular net box with a regular shape, which can adapt to the living environment of most living insects.

[0036] In one embodiment, the inner diameter of the telescopic net sleeve 3 gradually decreases from the end of the telescopic net sleeve 3 close to the operating hole 5 to the end of the telescopic net sleeve 3 away from the operating hole 5, thereby facilitating researchers to tie the end of the telescopic net sleeve 3 away from the operating hole 5 and facilitating the movement of the movable rod 4 in the closed area.

[0037] Furthermore, a plurality of folding rings 7 are coaxially arranged inside the telescopic net sleeve 3 along its length direction. The size of each folding ring 7 is adapted to the inner diameter of the corresponding position inside the telescopic net sleeve 3. Under the action of a plurality of coaxially arranged folding rings 7, the telescopic net sleeve 3 can be folded to avoid the situation where living insects stay in the telescopic net sleeve 3 for a long time when the net box is idle, thereby affecting the observation of the living insects by scientific researchers.

[0038] Furthermore, a plurality of zippers 8 are provided, and the plurality of zippers 8 are arranged radially and interconnected. By providing a plurality of zippers 8 that are arranged radially and interconnected, researchers can control the position and size of the opening of the gauze 2, thereby selecting the position of the opening for taking and placing objects according to the actual position of the living insects in the closed area, thereby reducing the possibility of the living insects escaping from the closed area.

[0039] The implementation principle of the insect observation cage in the embodiment of the present application is: when it is necessary to observe living insects, the movable rod 4 drives the camera 6 to extend into the interior of the gauze 2, and the end of the telescopic net sleeve 3 away from the gauze 2 is tied to the movable rod 4, and then the position of the camera 6 in the closed area is controlled by holding the telescopic net sleeve 3 and the movable rod 4, so that the movable rod 4 can move freely in the closed area, thereby realizing observation of living insects from all directions.

[0040] In one embodiment, an insect observation cage includes a bracket 1, a gauze 2, a telescopic mesh sleeve 3 and a camera 6. The gauze 2 is wrapped around the bracket 1 and has an operating hole 5. The gauze 2 is provided with a zipper 8. The telescopic mesh sleeve 3 has openings at both ends, one end of which is connected to and communicates with the operating hole 5. The camera 6 enters the interior of the gauze 2 through the telescopic mesh sleeve 3 and the operating hole 5 in a hand-held manner. Different from the above embodiment, the present embodiment does not include a movable rod 4, that is, scientific researchers can control the position of the camera 6 in the closed area by hand-holding the camera 6 instead of the movable rod 4, or they can install the camera 6 at the opening of the telescopic mesh sleeve 3, and move the camera 6 by moving the telescopic mesh sleeve 3 to perform observation activities, thereby realizing observation of insects from all directions. This embodiment is suitable for the situation where the design size of the insect observation cage is small and it is not suitable to set the movable rod 4.

[0041] In another embodiment, the insect observation cage includes a bracket 1, a gauze 2, and a telescopic mesh sleeve 3. The gauze 2 is wrapped around the bracket 1 and has an operating hole 5. The gauze 2 is provided with a zipper 8. Both ends of the telescopic mesh sleeve 3 are open, and one end thereof is connected to and communicates with the operating hole 5. Different from the above embodiment, the present embodiment does not include a movable rod 4 and a camera 6, that is, researchers can directly observe the closed area through the open end of the telescopic mesh sleeve, and change the observable range of the open end by moving the telescopic mesh sleeve to achieve observation of insects in all directions. This is suitable for the situation where the design size of the insect observation cage is small and it is not suitable to set the movable rod 4 and the camera 6.

[0042] In addition, if Figure 3 As shown, another embodiment of the present application provides an insect in-situ observation method, using the above-mentioned insect observation cage, and including the following steps in one experimental cycle:

[0043] S1. According to the size of the living plant 9 where the insects are located, make the insect observation cage of appropriate size;

[0044] S2, open the zipper 8, and put the gauze 2 on the living plant 9 or the branches of the living plant 9, so that the insect is located inside the gauze 2;

[0045] S3, closing the zipper 8 and making the zipper 8 close to the living plant 9, so that the gauze 2 is detachably fixedly connected to the living plant 9 and is in a closed state;

[0046] S4. Tie the end of the telescopic sleeve 3 away from the gauze 2 to the movable rod 4 by tying a knot or a rope, so that the camera 6 is located inside the gauze 2.

[0047] During the process of installing the observation cage on the living plant 9, the observation cage can be detachably fixedly connected to the living plant 9 under the abutment of the zipper 8, and in one embodiment, since the multiple zippers 8 are arranged radially and interconnected, the multiple zippers 8 can respectively abut against different positions of the branches of the living plant 9, so that the force between the observation cage as a whole and the living plant 9 is uniform, and the connection stability is higher, thereby protecting insects outdoors and reducing the possibility of being disturbed by external factors. At the same time, the difference between the indoor and outdoor environments of insects is eliminated, ensuring that insects can survive in the original ecological environment, improving the survival rate of insect breeding, and thereby improving the accuracy of experimental observation results.

[0048] Furthermore, in step S2, after the insects on the living plant 9 are captured by the insect net, the gauze 2 is put on the living plant 9 or the branches of the living plant 9, and then the insects in the insect net are passed through the telescopic net sleeve 3 into the gauze 2. By capturing the insects first and then putting on the gauze 2, it is possible to prevent the insects from escaping during the installation of the net box, while ensuring that the insects can survive in the original environment without re-cultivating the environmental adaptability of the insects, so as to further improve the accuracy of the experimental observation results.

[0049] It should be noted that the above-mentioned insect observation cage can be similarly applied to other insects that need to attach to survive. It only needs to be detachably fixedly connected to any part of the attached object through multiple zippers 8 to form an in-situ living environment under the closed effect of the insect observation cage, which can facilitate staff to conduct scientific observation activities and realize observation of insects from all directions in the original living environment.

[0050] It should also be noted that scientific researchers can rotate the above-mentioned insect observation cage through the elastic zipper 8, thereby driving the telescopic net sleeve 3 to rotate, so as to change the position of the opening end of the telescopic net sleeve 3, and then change the observable range through the opening end of the telescopic net sleeve 3, and cooperate with the movement of the telescopic net sleeve 3 itself or drive the camera 6 to move, so as to further enable scientific researchers to observe the insects in the closed area of ​​the above-mentioned insect observation cage in an all-round manner.

[0051] The above specific implementations do not constitute a limitation on the protection scope of this application. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications, combinations, sub-combinations and substitutions can be made according to design requirements and other factors. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included in the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. An insect observation cage, characterized in that: include: Bracket (1); A gauze net (2), the gauze net (2) is wrapped around the bracket (1), the gauze net (2) is provided with an operation hole (5), and the gauze net (2) is provided with a zipper (8); A telescopic net sleeve (3), wherein both ends of the telescopic net sleeve (3) are open, and one end of the telescopic net sleeve (3) is connected to and communicates with the operating hole (5); A movable rod (4), one end of which is provided with a camera (6), and the movable rod (4) sequentially passes through the telescopic mesh sleeve (3) and the operating hole (5) to enter the interior of the gauze net (2).

2. The insect observation cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner diameter of the telescopic net sleeve (3) gradually decreases from one end of the telescopic net sleeve (3) close to the operating hole (5) to one end of the telescopic net sleeve (3) away from the operating hole (5).

3. The insect observation cage according to claim 2, characterized in that: A plurality of folding rings (7) are coaxially arranged inside the telescopic net sleeve (3) along its length direction, and the size of each folding ring (7) is adapted to the inner diameter of a corresponding position inside the telescopic net sleeve (3).

4. The insect observation cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The zippers (8) are provided in a plurality, and the plurality of zippers (8) are arranged radially and are interconnected.

5. The insect observation cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support (1) is a detachable rectangular parallelepiped frame, and the gauze (2) is provided with a connecting sleeve corresponding to the frame edge of each support (1), and the connecting sleeve is used to be sleeved on the frame edge of the support (1).

6. The insect observation cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gauze net (2) is made of 40-mesh mesh.

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