Infrared correlation type termite monitoring device based on termite bridge

Abstract

The utility model discloses an infrared correlation type termite monitoring device based on a termite bridge, which is characterized in that a bait body, a termite detection assembly and an information box are all arranged in a shell and buried underground; the shell is provided with a plurality of apertures for termites to enter; at least one bait rod in the bait body is provided with a hole and is inserted into the termite detection assembly, so that termites enter the termite detection assembly along the hole; the termite detection assembly forms a cavity for termites to move; an infrared correlation sensor is arranged in a cavity, and when termites pass through a detection area of the infrared correlation sensor, correlation light is shielded, and a sensing signal is generated; the information box collects sensing signals of the infrared correlation sensors in real time and counts the sensing signals, and when the numerical value is larger than a threshold value, it is judged that termites invade the termites, and related data are uploaded to the server. The termite monitoring device is simple in used devices and low in cost, and the detection accuracy is not affected while the termite detection cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of termite detection, and in particular relates to an infrared beam-type termite monitoring device based on an ant bridge. Background Technology

[0002] Termites primarily feed on cellulose and hemicellulose from plants and wood, such as plant roots, stems and bark, wood, dried branches and leaves, and cellulose-containing wood products. These wood products can be used to attract termites for termite detection.

[0003] Current termite detection devices mainly include: those combining radar detection technology, remote laser thermal sensors, and humidity sensors to quickly and accurately locate termite activity areas; those using microwave radar technology to detect moving termites based on the Doppler effect; and those using high-definition cameras to record termite activity trajectories and combining big data and AI analysis to provide accurate location and behavioral patterns of termites. These termite detection devices each have their own characteristics and can meet termite control needs in different scenarios.

[0004] However, these termite detection devices require complex intelligent monitoring systems, resulting in high costs. Based on termite habits, their diet primarily consists of cellulose and hemicellulose from plants and wood, such as plant roots, stems and bark, wood, dried branches and leaves, and cellulose-containing wood products. Therefore, using these wood products to attract termites, combined with simple detection techniques, could potentially reduce costs. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an infrared beam-type termite monitoring device based on an ant bridge to reduce the cost of termite detection.

[0006] To solve the above problems, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0007] An infrared beam-type termite monitoring device based on an ant bridge includes: a shell, a bait, a termite detection component, and an information box, wherein the bait, the termite detection component, and the information box are all disposed inside the shell;

[0008] Several holes and slits are made in the shell to allow termites to enter;

[0009] At least one bait rod in the bait body has a hole and is inserted into the termite detection component so that termites can enter the termite detection component through the hole;

[0010] The termite detection component forms a cavity for termites to move around in; an infrared beam sensor is installed in the cavity. When a termite passes through the detection area of ​​the infrared beam sensor, the beam is blocked, generating a sensing signal.

[0011] The information box is electrically connected to the infrared beam sensor, collects the sensing signals from the infrared beam sensor, counts them to determine whether it is a termite intrusion, and uploads the relevant data to the server.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the termite detection component includes an ant bridge, an infrared beam sensor, and an ant bridge cover;

[0013] The bottom of the ant bridge is provided with a bait sleeve that extends downwards to fix the bait stick;

[0014] The surface of the ant bridge has through holes, and the positions of the through holes correspond to the holes in the bait stick;

[0015] The surface of the ant bridge has an upwardly extending edge, and the ant bridge cover is placed on the edge to form a cavity;

[0016] The infrared beam sensor is fixed inside the cavity. When a termite passes through the detection area of ​​the infrared beam sensor, the beam is blocked, generating a sensing signal that is sent to the information box.

[0017] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the height of the cavity is between 2.5mm and 5mm.

[0018] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a termite travel channel is provided within the area enclosed by the edge, and an infrared beam sensor is provided on the termite travel channel. When termites pass by, the beam path of the infrared beam sensor is blocked, generating a sensing signal.

[0019] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the area enclosed by the edge includes a hole area and a detection area, and the through hole is provided in the hole area to allow termites to enter the cavity;

[0020] The detection area is connected to the hole area, and infrared beam sensors are installed on both sides of the detection area to detect the presence of termites.

[0021] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the infrared beam sensor and a resistor voltage divider are connected to the positive input terminal of an operational amplifier, and the output terminal of the operational amplifier is connected to the information box; when a termite passes through the detection area of ​​the infrared beam sensor, the beam is blocked, and the operational amplifier outputs a low level to the information box.

[0022] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the information box is provided with a controller, a counter and a wireless communication module;

[0023] The controller is electrically connected to the output terminal of the operational amplifier to receive and determine whether the output signal of the operational amplifier is low.

[0024] The counter is electrically connected to the controller to receive instructions from the controller and perform counting.

[0025] The wireless communication module is electrically connected to the controller and is used to upload relevant data to the server.

[0026] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the bait body includes a plurality of cuboid bait rods or cylindrical bait rods, which are neatly arranged inside the shell.

[0027] Because of the adoption of the above technical solution, this utility model has the following advantages and positive effects compared with the prior art:

[0028] This invention discloses an infrared beam-type termite monitoring device based on an ant bridge. Based on termite habits, the device houses a bait, a termite detection component, and an information box within a casing, buried underground. Several openings are made in the casing to allow termites to enter. At least one bait stick has a hole and is inserted into the termite detection component, allowing termites to enter through the hole. The termite detection component forms a cavity for termite movement. An infrared beam sensor is installed within the cavity. When a termite passes through the detection area of ​​the infrared beam sensor, the beam is blocked, generating a sensing signal. The information box collects and counts the sensing signals from the infrared beam sensor in real time. When the count exceeds a threshold, a termite intrusion is detected, and the relevant data is uploaded to a server. This termite monitoring device attracts termites with bait and detects them using an infrared beam sensor, achieving termite detection. The device uses simple components, is low-cost, and reduces termite detection costs without compromising accuracy. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an infrared beam-type termite monitoring device based on an ant bridge according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the structure of an infrared beam-type termite monitoring device based on an ant bridge according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the termite's movement path in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of an ant bridge structure in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 5 This is a circuit diagram of the infrared beam sensor in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0035] 1: Shell; 2: Bait body; 3: Bait stick; 31: Hole; 4: Ant bridge; 41: Bait body sleeve; 42: Through hole; 43: Edge; 44: Hole area; 45: Detection area; 5: Infrared beam sensor; 6: Ant bridge cover; 7: Information box; 8: Controller; 9: Information box cover; 10: Cover body. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The present invention provides a detailed description of an infrared beam-type termite monitoring device based on an ant bridge, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. The advantages and features of the present invention will become clearer from the following description and claims.

[0037] This embodiment provides an infrared through-beam termite monitoring device based on an ant bridge, including: a shell, a bait, a termite detection component, and an information box, all of which are housed within the shell. By designing a specific termite travel path and placing infrared through-beam sensors along the path, when a termite passes by, its body blocks the sensor's path. The presence of termites is determined by sensing this obstruction, and the number of termites passing through in a given time is counted in this way.

[0038] For details, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The shell 1 has several openings to allow termites to enter. The shell 1 works in conjunction with the cover 10 to protect the internal components from damage and contamination during storage, transportation, deployment, and daily operation, ensuring that the internal components can operate for a long time.

[0039] The bait 2 can be something termites prefer, such as plant roots, stems and bark, wood, dried branches and leaves, and cellulose-containing wood products. It can also be ordinary wood. The termite bait is processed into a rod shape, such as a cuboid or cylinder. In this embodiment, the bait 2 includes multiple cuboid or cylindrical bait rods, neatly arranged inside the shell 1. At least one bait rod 3 in the bait 2 has a hole 31 and is inserted into a termite detection component, allowing termites to enter the termite detection component through the hole 31. The bait rod with the hole is called a guide rod. Figure 2 As shown, bait 2 in the diagram comprises six rectangular bait sticks, four of which have holes. Please refer to... Figure 3 The hole 31 is not a through hole; termites can enter the termite detection component through hole 31 when they are gnawing on the bait sticks. The number of bait sticks can be determined according to actual needs; it can be six, four, or other numbers.

[0040] The termite detection component comprises a cavity for termite activity. An infrared beam sensor is installed within the cavity. When a termite passes through the detection area of ​​the infrared beam sensor, the beam is blocked, generating a sensing signal. Specifically, the termite detection component includes an ant bridge 4, an infrared beam sensor 5, and an ant bridge cover 6. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 4 The bottom of the ant bridge 4 is provided with a downward-extending bait sleeve 41 for securing the bait stick. The bait sleeve 41 is divided into multiple insertion holes for inserting the bait stick to reinforce its fixation. Through holes 42 are formed on the surface of the ant bridge 4, and the position of the through holes 42 corresponds to the hole 31 of the bait stick, so that termites can easily enter the ant bridge through the through holes 42.

[0041] The surface of the ant bridge 4 has an upwardly extending edge 43, and the ant bridge cover 6 is placed on the edge 43 to form a closed cavity. The height of this cavity is between 2.5mm and 5mm. Since termites are very small, their activity space cannot be too large. Therefore, designing the height of the cavity to be in the range of 2.5mm to 5mm can restrict the activity of termites and make it easier to detect them. An infrared beam sensor 5 is fixed in the cavity. When a termite passes through the detection area of ​​the infrared beam sensor 5, its beam is blocked, generating a sensing signal that is sent to the information box 7.

[0042] Furthermore, a specific termite travel tunnel is set up within the area enclosed by edge 43. An infrared beam sensor 5 is installed along this tunnel. When a termite passes through, the beam path of the infrared beam sensor 5 is blocked, generating a sensing signal. Based on termite habits, they prefer to use narrow tunnels because they feel safer in them. Therefore, this termite travel tunnel can be set to a width ranging from 3 to 5 mm.

[0043] Please refer to Figure 4 The area enclosed by edge 43 includes a perforation area 44 and a detection area 45. Through holes 42 are formed within the perforation area 44 to allow termites to enter the cavity. The detection area 45 is connected to the perforation area 44, and infrared beam sensors are installed on both sides of the detection area 45 to detect the presence of termites. As shown in the figure, the left and right ends of the cavity are perforation areas, and the narrow path connecting the two perforation areas is the detection area. The width of this narrow path is between 3 and 5 mm. When termites pass through the detection area of ​​the infrared beam sensors, they block the beam light, allowing the infrared beam sensors to detect the presence of termites.

[0044] Please refer to Figure 5In this embodiment, the infrared beam sensor 5 transmits signals through this circuit. In the figure, the infrared beam sensor 5 is shown in the red box. This infrared beam sensor is a device that integrates an infrared transmitter and receiver. With a suitable circuit structure, in the absence of obstruction (no termites), the light signal is directly projected to the receiver, resulting in low resistance and a high-level output. When the light signal is obstructed (termites appear within the illumination range), its resistance is high, resulting in a low-level output. In this embodiment, the voltage divider between the infrared beam sensor 5 and R2 serves as the input to the operational amplifier. The operational amplifier's OP terminal outputs a high / low level signal; this signal is connected to the information box 7 for counting.

[0045] Information box 7 collects and counts the signals from the infrared beam sensor in real time. When the value exceeds a threshold, it is determined to be a termite intrusion, and the relevant data is uploaded to the server. Information box 7 contains a controller 8, a counter, and a wireless communication module. The controller 8 is electrically connected to the output (OP) terminal of the operational amplifier. It determines whether the output signal of the operational amplifier is low. If so, it starts the counter, incrementing the count by 1 for each low-level signal received. When the value exceeds a preset threshold, it is determined to be a termite intrusion, and the relevant data is uploaded to the server via the wireless communication module. Information box cover 9 covers information box 7 to protect the components inside from moisture or contamination.

[0046] Specifically, controller 8 reads the output signal of the operational amplifier at N-second intervals within a preset detection time, acquiring the number of low-level signals during the preset detection time. When the number of low-level signals exceeds a preset threshold, it is determined to be a termite intrusion, and the relevant data is uploaded to the server via the wireless communication module. For example:

[0047] The detection time is set to 20 seconds, and the counter is initialized to 0.

[0048] The controller reads the OP terminal data at certain intervals as a counting source. Based on experience, it is determined that the average time for termites to pass through the irradiation point is N seconds (usually N < 2 seconds). Therefore, the controller reads the OP terminal level at N-second intervals.

[0049] When the level is low, it indicates that the blockage is present, which can be considered as the presence of termites, and the counter is incremented by 1.

[0050] The OP terminal level is read at N-second intervals during the detection time, and the low-level count C is finally obtained.

[0051] When C is greater than a specific value (such as 3), it is considered that there is a termite intrusion, and the data is uploaded to the cloud server via wireless network.

[0052] In summary, the infrared beam-type termite monitoring device provided in this embodiment, based on the habits of termites, houses the bait, termite detection component, and information box within a shell, buried underground. Several openings are made in the shell to allow termites to enter. At least one bait stick in the bait has a hole and is inserted into the termite detection component, allowing termites to enter through the hole. The termite detection component forms a cavity for termite movement. An infrared beam sensor is installed within the cavity; when a termite passes through the detection area of ​​the infrared beam sensor, the beam is blocked, generating a sensing signal. The information box collects and counts the sensing signals from the infrared beam sensor in real time. When the count exceeds a threshold, it is determined to be a termite intrusion, and the relevant data is uploaded to a server. This termite monitoring device attracts termites with bait and detects them using an infrared beam sensor, achieving termite detection. This solution uses simple components, has low cost, reduces termite detection costs without affecting detection accuracy.

[0053] The embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Even if various changes are made to the present invention, if these changes fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention and their equivalents, they shall still fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An infrared beam-type termite monitoring device based on an ant bridge, characterized in that, include: The package includes a shell, a bait, a termite detection component, and an information box, all of which are housed within the shell. Several holes and slits are made in the shell to allow termites to enter; At least one bait rod in the bait body has a hole and is inserted into the termite detection component so that termites can enter the termite detection component through the hole; The termite detection component forms a cavity for termites to move around in; an infrared beam sensor is installed in the cavity. When a termite passes through the detection area of ​​the infrared beam sensor, the beam is blocked, generating a sensing signal. The information box is electrically connected to the infrared beam sensor, collects the sensing signals from the infrared beam sensor, counts them to determine whether it is a termite intrusion, and uploads the relevant data to the server.

2. The infrared beam-type termite monitoring device based on an ant bridge as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The termite detection component includes an ant bridge, an infrared beam sensor, and an ant bridge cover. The bottom of the ant bridge is provided with a bait sleeve that extends downwards to fix the bait stick; The surface of the ant bridge has through holes, and the positions of the through holes correspond to the holes in the bait stick; The surface of the ant bridge has an upwardly extending edge, and the ant bridge cover is placed on the edge to form a cavity; The infrared beam sensor is fixed inside the cavity. When a termite passes through the detection area of ​​the infrared beam sensor, the beam is blocked, generating a sensing signal that is sent to the information box.

3. The infrared beam-type termite monitoring device based on an ant bridge as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The height of the cavity is between 2.5mm and 5mm.

4. The infrared beam-type termite monitoring device based on an ant bridge as described in claim 2, characterized in that, A termite passageway is set up within the area enclosed by the edge. An infrared beam sensor is installed on the termite passageway. When termites pass by, the beam path of the infrared beam sensor is blocked, generating a sensing signal.

5. The infrared beam-type termite monitoring device based on an ant bridge as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The area enclosed by the edge includes a hole area and a detection area, and the through hole is made in the hole area to allow termites to enter the cavity; The detection area is connected to the hole area, and infrared beam sensors are installed on both sides of the detection area to detect the presence of termites.

6. The infrared beam-type termite monitoring device based on an ant bridge as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The infrared beam sensor is connected to the positive input terminal of an operational amplifier via a resistor voltage divider, and the output terminal of the operational amplifier is connected to the information box. When a termite passes through the detection area of ​​the infrared beam sensor, the beam is blocked, and the operational amplifier outputs a low level to the information box.

7. The infrared beam-type termite monitoring device based on an ant bridge as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The information box is equipped with a controller, a counter, and a wireless communication module. The controller is electrically connected to the output terminal of the operational amplifier to receive and determine whether the output signal of the operational amplifier is low. The counter is electrically connected to the controller to receive instructions from the controller and perform counting. The wireless communication module is electrically connected to the controller and is used to upload relevant data to the server.

8. The infrared beam-type termite monitoring device based on an ant bridge as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bait consists of multiple rectangular or cylindrical bait rods, neatly arranged inside the shell.

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