Insect behavior observation device

Abstract

The utility model provides an insect behavior observation device which comprises two feeding pieces and a communicating pipe, the two feeding pieces are arranged at intervals in the horizontal direction, each feeding piece comprises a base and a transparent cover arranged above the base in a covering mode, and four inserting grooves distributed in a rectangular mode are formed in the top of each base. The bottom surface of the transparent cover shell is provided with four insertion strips which extend towards the lower side and are used for being in one-to-one corresponding insertion fit with the four insertion grooves, the peripheries of the lower ends of the insertion strips are connected with extension strips, the extension strips extend upwards in the axial direction of the insertion strips, and gaps are formed between the extension strips and the outer walls of the insertion strips; the communicating pipe is arranged between the two feeding pieces and communicates with the two transparent housings. According to the insect behavior observation device provided by the utility model, the transparent housing can be directly and forcibly pulled upwards to be separated from the base, so that cleaning can be carried out, and the cleaning efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of insect behavior observation tools, and more specifically, relates to an insect behavior observation device. Background Art

[0002] The key to studying insect behavior is observation and recording, selecting the insect species that need to be observed and understanding their living habits, such as parental care behavior.

[0003] In the prior art, insects are often raised in observation devices for observation. However, the existing observation devices are all integrated, and the internal cleaning is very troublesome, which reduces the cleaning efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] The embodiment of the utility model provides an insect behavior observation device, which can be directly pulled up by force to separate the transparent cover from the base for cleaning, thereby improving the cleaning efficiency.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: to provide an insect behavior observation device, including two feeding pieces and a connecting pipe, the two feeding pieces are arranged at intervals in the horizontal direction, the feeding pieces include a base and a transparent cover shell arranged above the base, the top of the base is provided with four slots arranged in a rectangular shape, the bottom surface of the transparent cover shell is provided with four insertion strips extending downward and used to correspond one-to-one with the four slots, the outer periphery of the lower end of the insertion strip is connected to an extension strip, the extension strip extends upward along the axial direction of the insertion strip, and there is a gap between the extension strip and the outer wall of the insertion strip; the connecting pipe is provided between the two feeding pieces and is respectively connected to the two transparent cover shells.

[0006] In a possible implementation, an outer side wall of the extension strip is provided with an abutment block that protrudes outward and is used to abut against the inner side wall of the slot.

[0007] In some embodiments, the thickness of the outer end of the abutment block gradually decreases in the axial direction of the extension strip.

[0008] In a possible implementation, a take-in / put-out opening is provided through the side wall of the transparent cover, and a shielding plate capable of vertical swinging is rotatably connected to the outer side wall of the transparent cover, and the shielding plate is used to block the take-in / put-out opening.

[0009] In some embodiments, a magnet strip is provided on the outer wall of the transparent cover, located below the access opening and used to attract the shielding plate.

[0010] In a possible implementation, a through hole is formed through the top wall of the transparent cover shell, a sealing plate for sealing the through hole is provided on the top wall of the transparent cover shell, and a vent hole is formed through the sealing plate.

[0011] In some embodiments, a ring magnet is provided on the top wall of the transparent cover, located at the periphery of the through hole and below the sealing plate, for adsorbing the sealing plate.

[0012] In a possible implementation, the communicating tube includes a horizontal portion communicating with one of the transparent cover shells and extending horizontally, and an inclined portion extending obliquely downward and communicating with the other transparent cover shell.

[0013] In some embodiments, a rubber pad is provided on the inner peripheral wall of the horizontal portion.

[0014] In a possible implementation, an infrared camera is provided on the inner top wall of the transparent cover.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the insect behavior observation device provided in this embodiment allows the transparent cover to be directly pulled up to separate it from the base when the feeding parts need to be cleaned, so that the top of the base and the inside of the transparent cover can be cleaned, thereby improving cleaning efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or descriptions of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative labor.

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an insect behavior observation device provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 For the embodiment of the utility model Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the explosion structure of one of the feeding parts;

[0019] Figure 3 For the embodiment of the utility model Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the exploded structure of one of the feeding pieces from another perspective;

[0020] Figure 4 For the embodiment of the utility model Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle insert, extension bar and abutment block;

[0021] Figure 5 For the embodiment of the utility model Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the front cross-sectional structure of the middle horizontal part and the rubber pad.

[0022] Among them, the reference numerals in the figures are:

[0023] 10. Feeding piece; 11. Transparent cover; 111. Access opening; 112. Through hole; 12. Base; 121. Slot; 20. Insert strip; 21. Extension strip; 22. Abutment block; 30. Shielding plate; 40. Magnet strip; 50. Sealing plate; 51. Air vent; 60. Ring magnet; 70. Connecting pipe; 71. Horizontal portion; 72. Inclined portion; 80. Rubber pad; 90. Infrared camera. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects to be solved by the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0025] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or indirectly on the other element. It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention. The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present invention, "several" means two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0026] See also Figures 1 to 5 The insect behavior observation device provided by the present invention will now be described. The insect behavior observation device includes two feeding members 10 and a connecting tube 70. The two feeding members 10 are arranged horizontally and spaced apart. The feeding members 10 include a base 12 and a transparent cover 11 disposed above the base 12. The top of the base 12 is provided with four rectangular slots 121. The bottom surface of the transparent cover 11 is provided with four inserts 20 extending downward and adapted to be plugged into the four slots 121 in a one-to-one correspondence. An extension strip 21 is connected to the outer periphery of the lower end of the insert 20. The extension strip 21 extends upward along the axial direction of the insert 20, with a gap between the extension strip 21 and the outer wall of the insert 20. The connecting tube 70 is disposed between the two feeding members 10 and is connected to the two transparent covers 11.

[0027] An embodiment of the present application provides an insect behavior observation device. During its actual use, the insect to be observed is placed in one of the feeding pieces 10, and food is placed at the same time to create a habitat, and its parental care behavior is observed. When the parent chooses to stop the care behavior, it enters the other feeding piece 10 through the connecting tube 70, and then the insect that has stopped care is taken out to measure its physiological changes.

[0028] When the feeding member 10 needs to be cleaned, the transparent cover 11 can be directly pulled up to separate it from the base 12, and the top of the base 12 and the inside of the transparent cover 11 can be cleaned, thereby improving the cleaning efficiency.

[0029] After cleaning is completed, the insertion strip 20 can be aligned with the corresponding slot 121 for insertion. During the insertion process, the extension strip 21 can be elastically deformed. During the insertion of the insertion strip 20 into the slot 121, the groove wall of the slot 121 squeezes the extension strip 21 closer to the insertion strip 20, and the extension strip 21 has a tendency to restore to its original state to squeeze the groove wall of the slot 121, thereby increasing the friction between the extension strip 21 and the groove wall of the slot 121, so that the insertion strip 20 is stably inserted into the slot 121, thereby improving the insertion stability of the insertion strip 20 and the slot 121, that is, the connection stability of the base 12 and the transparent cover 11.

[0030] Compared with the prior art, the insect behavior observation device provided in this embodiment allows the transparent cover 11 to be directly pulled up to separate it from the base 12 when the feeding member 10 needs to be cleaned, so that the top of the base 12 and the inside of the transparent cover 11 can be cleaned, thereby improving cleaning efficiency.

[0031] In a possible implementation, the extension strip 21 is formed as follows: Figures 2 to 4 The structure shown, see Figures 2 to 4 The outer side wall of the extension strip 21 is provided with an abutting block 22 that protrudes outward and is used to abut against the inner side wall of the slot 121.

[0032] Specifically, the abutment block 22 is provided to increase the squeezing force between the extension strip 21 and the inner wall of the slot 121 , so that the insertion strip 20 is stably inserted into the slot 121 , thereby enhancing the connection stability between the base 12 and the transparent cover 11 .

[0033] In some embodiments, see Figures 2 to 4 In the axial direction of the extension strip 21 , the thickness of the outer end of the abutment block 22 gradually decreases.

[0034] Specifically, the central axis of the extension strip 21 is parallel to the central axis of the insertion strip 20. The cross-section of the abutment block 22 is triangular. This arrangement of the abutment block 22 not only facilitates the insertion of the extension strip 21 into the slot 121 but also increases the ease of separating the insertion strip 20 from the slot 121, thereby enhancing the connection stability between the base 12 and the transparent cover 11.

[0035] In a possible implementation, the transparent cover 11 is as follows: Figures 1 to 3 The structure shown, see Figures 1 to 3 A take-in / put-out opening 111 is formed on the side wall of the transparent cover 11 , and a shielding plate 30 capable of vertical swinging is rotatably connected to the outer side wall of the transparent cover 11 , and the shielding plate 30 is used to block the take-in / put-out opening 111 .

[0036] Specifically, the access opening 111 is provided to facilitate workers in taking insects and food in and out. The shielding plate 30 is rotatably connected to the transparent cover 11 via a shaft, which is located above the access opening 111. After taking or placing food, the shielding plate 30 is released and can swing vertically to block the access opening 111, preventing insects from escaping.

[0037] In some embodiments, see Figures 1 to 3 A magnet strip 40 is provided on the outer wall of the transparent cover shell 11 and is located below the take-in and put-out opening 111 and is used to absorb the shielding plate 30 .

[0038] Specifically, the shielding plate 30 is made of iron. After the access is completed, the shielding plate 30 is released, and the shielding plate 30 can swing vertically freely to fall and block the access opening 111, and is attracted by the magnet bar 40 to stably block the access opening 111.

[0039] In a possible implementation, the transparent cover 11 is as follows: Figure 1 and Figure 2 The structure shown, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 A through hole 112 is formed through the top wall of the transparent cover 11 . A sealing plate 50 for blocking the through hole 112 is provided on the top wall of the transparent cover 11 . An air hole 51 is formed through the sealing plate 50 .

[0040] Specifically, the sealing plate 50 blocks the through hole 112, and a plurality of air holes 51 are provided on the sealing plate 50. The air holes 51 are used to connect the transparent cover 11 with the outside world, provide the insects with sufficient oxygen, and prevent the insects from dying due to lack of oxygen.

[0041] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 A ring magnet 60 is provided on the top wall of the transparent cover 11 and is located at the periphery of the through hole 112 and below the sealing plate 50 for adsorbing the sealing plate 50 .

[0042] Specifically, the sealing plate 50 is made of iron. After long-term use, the air vent 51 will be clogged with impurities. In this case, the sealing plate 50 can be disassembled and cleaned. After cleaning, the sealing plate 50 can be placed on top of the annular magnet 60 so that it can be stably adsorbed with the annular magnet 60. This not only stabilizes the position of the sealing plate 50, but also facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the sealing plate 50.

[0043] In a possible implementation, the connecting pipe 70 is Figure 1 The structure shown, see Figure 1 The communicating tube 70 includes a horizontal portion 71 communicating with one of the transparent covers 11 and extending horizontally, and an inclined portion 72 extending obliquely downward and communicating with the other transparent cover 11 .

[0044] Specifically, the top surface of the base 12 of the feeding piece 10 connected to the inclined portion 72 is lower than the top surface of the base 12 of the feeding piece 10 connected to the horizontal portion 71. When the parent insect stops raising the insects in the transparent cover 11 connected to the horizontal portion 71, it passes through the horizontal portion 71 to the inclined portion 72 and enters the other feeding piece 10. The inner peripheral wall of the inclined portion 72 is a smooth curved surface, which prevents the insects from returning to the original feeding piece 10 through the inclined portion 72.

[0045] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 and Figure 5 A rubber pad 80 is provided on the inner peripheral wall of the horizontal portion 71 .

[0046] Specifically, the provision of the rubber pad 80 increases the friction between the insect and the horizontal portion 71 , making it easier for the insect to walk on the horizontal portion 71 .

[0047] In a possible implementation, the transparent cover 11 is as follows: Figure 3 The structure shown, see Figure 3 An infrared camera 90 is provided on the inner top wall of the transparent cover 11 .

[0048] Specifically, the infrared camera 90 is used to monitor and record insects 24 hours a day, making it convenient for staff to observe in real time.

[0049] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An insect behavior observation device, characterized in that: include: Two feeding pieces are arranged horizontally at intervals, each comprising a base and a transparent cover disposed above the base, the top of the base being provided with four slots arranged in a rectangular shape, the bottom surface of the transparent cover being provided with four inserts extending downward and adapted to engage with the four slots in a one-to-one correspondence, the lower ends of the inserts being connected to outer peripheries of extension strips extending upward along the axis of the inserts, with a gap being formed between the extension strips and the outer wall of the inserts; and The communicating pipe is arranged between the two feeding members and is communicated with the two transparent cover shells respectively.

2. The insect behavior observation device according to claim 1, wherein: An abutment block is provided on the outer side wall of the extension strip and is protruded outward and is used for abutting and cooperating with the inner side wall of the slot.

3. The insect behavior observation device according to claim 2, wherein: In the axial direction of the extension strip, the thickness of the outer end of the abutment block gradually decreases.

4. The insect behavior observation device according to claim 1, wherein: A take-in / put-out opening is formed through the side wall of the transparent cover shell, and a shielding plate capable of vertical swinging is rotatably connected to the outer side wall of the transparent cover shell, and the shielding plate is used to block the take-in / put-out opening.

5. The insect behavior observation device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A magnet strip is provided on the outer side wall of the transparent cover shell and is located below the taking-in and putting-out opening and is used for adsorbing the shielding plate.

6. The insect behavior observation device according to claim 1, wherein: A through hole is formed through the top wall of the transparent cover shell. A sealing plate for sealing the through hole is provided on the top wall of the transparent cover shell. An air hole is formed through the sealing plate.

7. The insect behavior observation device according to claim 6, characterized in that: An annular magnet is provided on the top wall of the transparent cover, which is located at the periphery of the through hole and below the sealing plate and is used to adsorb the sealing plate.

8. The insect behavior observation device according to claim 1, wherein: The communication pipe includes a horizontal portion communicating with one of the transparent covers and extending horizontally, and an inclined portion extending obliquely downward and communicating with the other transparent cover.

9. The insect behavior observation device according to claim 8, characterized in that: A rubber pad is provided on the inner peripheral wall of the horizontal portion.

10. The insect behavior observation device according to claim 1, wherein: An infrared camera is provided on the inner top wall of the transparent cover.

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