Folding outdoor snake catching device

By designing a foldable snake-catching device, utilizing a fixed rod, a movable base, and a trapping mechanism, the limitations of existing snake-catching cages in terms of terrain were solved, enabling flexible snake-catching deployment and efficient snake capture.

CN223830241UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-27SHAANXI INST OF ZOOLOGY NORTHWEST INSTOF ENDANGERED ZOOLOGICAL SPECIES
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Application Number
CN202520371133.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-05
Publication Date
2026-01-27
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-05

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing snake traps have a fixed shape, and when catching snakes outdoors, they are easily restricted by the terrain, which affects the layout of the snake-catching area.

Method used

A foldable outdoor snake-catching device was designed, including a fixed pole, a movable base, a snake-catching net bag, and a trapping mechanism. Through the combination of the flexible pole and the movable base, the deployment of the snake-catching device can be flexibly adjusted according to the terrain, and the trapping mechanism can be used to lure snakes into the snake-catching net bag.

Benefits of technology

It expands the scope of snake catching operations, improves the flexibility and efficiency of snake catching operations, is easy to carry outdoors, adapts to various terrains, and achieves efficient snake catching operations.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a folding outdoor snake catching device. The folding outdoor snake catching device comprises a fixed rod, a movable seat, a snake catching net bag and a trapping mechanism, the fixing rods are used for outdoor fixing use, the number of the fixing rods is two, each fixing rod is provided with two fixing rods, each fixing rod is connected with two moving seats, and two flexible rods are fixed between the two moving seats of the two fixing rods in the same group. The snake catching net bag is unfolded in the mode that the four flexible rods penetrate through the connecting belts on the long edges of the corresponding snake catching net bag, an opening is further formed in the middle of one end of the snake catching net bag, and a trapping mechanism is connected to the opening of the snake catching net bag. The snake catching device can be adjusted during arrangement according to outdoor terrains, snake catching operation can be flexibly adjusted according to the outdoor terrains, the range of the snake catching operation is widened, the two sets of fixing rods are matched to form the two quadrilateral frames, the two quadrilateral frames can be folded when not used, and outdoor carrying and using are facilitated.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of snake catching devices, specifically relating to a foldable outdoor snake catching device. Background Technology

[0002] When conducting research on snakes, it is usually necessary to carry out snake catching operations outdoors. However, snake catching is a high-risk activity that usually requires staff with professional knowledge and skills to complete. It is inconvenient for researchers to do this alone, so they usually use snake catching tools, such as snake traps or snake cages.

[0003] Existing snake traps have a fixed shape, and their deployment outdoors is easily restricted by the terrain, which limits their placement and affects the snake-catching area.

[0004] Based on this, a foldable outdoor snake-catching device is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a foldable outdoor snake-catching device to address the shortcomings of the prior art mentioned above.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is: a foldable outdoor snake catching device, including a fixed pole, a movable base, a snake catching net bag, and a trapping mechanism;

[0007] The fixing pole is used for outdoor fixing, and there are two sets of fixing poles, with two fixing poles in each set. Each fixing pole is connected to two movable seats, and two flexible poles are fixed between the two movable seats of the two fixing poles in the same set. The snake-catching net bag is a square net bag, and multiple connecting straps are provided on the four long sides of the snake-catching net bag. The snake-catching net bag is unfolded by passing the four flexible poles through the connecting straps on the corresponding long sides of the snake-catching net bag.

[0008] The snake-catching net bag also has an opening in the middle of one end, and a trapping mechanism is connected to the opening of the snake-catching net bag.

[0009] The trapping mechanism includes an arched frame, counterweights, reinforcing rods, a cylindrical net bag, a top net frame, an elastic net, and a trapping plate. At least four counterweights are symmetrically fixed at the bottom of the arched frame, and a reinforcing rod is fixed at the bottom of each counterweight. The inner side of the arched frame is connected to an opening through the cylindrical net bag. A top net frame is fixed near the top of the middle section of the arched frame. An elastic net that works with the top net frame is also obliquely arranged inside the arched frame. An elliptical trapping entrance is formed between the top of the elastic net and the bottom of the top net frame. A trapping plate is rotatably connected to the top net frame and is placed inside the trapping entrance.

[0010] As a further explanation of this utility model, the fixing rod is provided with threads, the movable seat is threaded to the outside of the fixing rod, the bottom end of the fixing rod is a pointed end, and the top end of the fixing rod is provided with an anti-detachment block.

[0011] As a further explanation of this utility model, the movable seat includes an internally threaded cylinder and a collar. The internally threaded cylinder is threadedly connected to the outside of the fixed rod, and the collar is sleeved on the middle section of the outside of the internally threaded cylinder. The flexible rod is snapped and fixed on the collar.

[0012] As a further explanation of this utility model, both the snake-catching net bag and the tubular net bag are made of non-elastic mesh fabric.

[0013] As a further explanation of this utility model, an arc-shaped elastic rod is fixed to the bottom of the top mesh frame, and the top of the elastic mesh is fixed to the bottom side of the arc-shaped elastic rod.

[0014] As a further explanation of this utility model, the area of ​​the trapping plate is at least twice the area of ​​the trapping entrance, and carrion for trapping is provided at the bottom of the trapping plate.

[0015] As a further explanation of this utility model, the counterweight has a connecting hole in the middle, and a middle rod is sleeved in the middle of the counterweight on the same side, with the inner end of the middle rod being engaged with the middle section of the flexible rod.

[0016] This utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0017] 1. The fixed rods in this utility model are arranged in two sets, with two fixed rods in each set. Each fixed rod is connected to two movable seats. The height of the movable seats on the outside of the fixed rod can be adjusted by rotating the internal threaded cylinder with external force. This facilitates the adjustment of the snake-catching device according to the outdoor terrain, allowing the snake-catching operation to be flexibly adjusted according to the outdoor terrain and expanding the snake-catching operation range. In addition, two flexible rods are fixed between the two movable seats of the two fixed rods in the same set. That is, the fixed rods and flexible rods in the same set form a rectangular frame, and the two sets of fixed rods are matched to form two quadrilateral frames. The two quadrilateral frames can be folded and stored when not in use, making them convenient for outdoor use. At the same time, the area of ​​the quadrilateral frames can be adjusted according to the height of the movable seats, further improving the flexibility of the snake-catching operation.

[0018] 2. The snake-catching net bag in this invention is a square net bag, and multiple connecting straps are provided on each of the four long sides of the snake-catching net bag. The snake-catching net bag is unfolded by passing four flexible rods through the connecting straps on the corresponding long sides of the snake-catching net bag. That is, the snake-catching net bag is placed between two quadrilateral frames. The quadrilateral frames allow the inner cavity of the snake-catching net bag to be opened so that snake-catching operations can be carried out.

[0019] 3. The snake-catching net bag of this invention has a trapping mechanism connected to its opening. The trapping mechanism includes an arched frame, a counterweight, a reinforcing rod, a cylindrical net bag, a top net frame, an elastic net, and a trapping plate. The top net frame is fixed to the middle section of the arched frame near its top. An elastic net, used in conjunction with the top net frame, is also obliquely arranged inside the arched frame. An elliptical trapping entrance is formed between the top of the elastic net and the bottom of the top net frame. A trapping plate is rotatably connected to the top net frame, and carrion for trapping is placed at the bottom of the trapping plate. Snake catching operation... At this time, the smell of rotting flesh attracts snakes to crawl towards the elastic net. After passing through the elastic net and entering the trap, the snakes squeeze the trapping board, causing it to rise and allowing the snakes to pass through the trapping entrance. Once the snakes have completely passed through the trapping entrance, the trapping board presses down under its own weight to close the trapping entrance, sealing the snakes inside the tubular net bag. Because the snake-catching net bag is connected to the tubular net bag, and rotting flesh is placed on the side of the snake-catching net bag away from the opening, it can induce the snakes to enter a deeper space inside the snake-catching net bag, thus completing the snake-catching operation. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a front view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a top view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the trapping mechanism of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a sectional view of the installation structure of the movable seat of this utility model.

[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0025] 1-Fixed rod; 11-Anti-detachment block; 2-Moving seat; 21-Internal threaded cylinder; 22-Loop ring; 3-Snake-catching net bag; 31-Connecting belt; 32-Opening; 4-Trapping mechanism; 41-Arch frame; 42-Counterweight block; 43-Reinforcing rod; 44-Intermediate rod; 45-Cylindrical net bag; 46-Top net frame; 47-Elastic net; 48-Trapping plate; 49-Arc-shaped elastic rod. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0027] like Figure 1-4As shown, this utility model provides a technical solution: a foldable outdoor snake catching device, including a fixed rod 1, a movable base 2, a snake catching net bag 3, and a trapping mechanism 4;

[0028] The fixing rod 1 is used for outdoor fixing. The bottom end of the fixing rod 1 is a pointed tip, which makes it easy to drill into the soil to complete the fixing operation of the fixing rod 1 during use.

[0029] The top of the fixing rod 1 is provided with an anti-detachment block 11, which can prevent the movable seat 2 from detaching from the top of the fixing rod 1 and also facilitate the application of external force to the top of the fixing rod 1, making it convenient for outdoor use of the fixing rod 1.

[0030] The fixed rod 1 is provided in two sets, and each set of fixed rod 1 has two fixed rods 1. Each fixed rod 1 is connected to two movable seats 2. The fixed rod 1 is provided with threads, and the movable seats 2 are threaded to the outside of the fixed rod 1.

[0031] Specifically, the movable seat 2 includes an internally threaded cylinder 21 and a collar 22. The internally threaded cylinder 21 is threaded to the outside of the fixed rod 1, and the collar 22 is sleeved on the middle section of the outer side of the internally threaded cylinder 21. That is, the height of the movable seat 2 outside the fixed rod 1 can be adjusted by rotating the internally threaded cylinder 21 with external force. This facilitates the adjustment of the snake-catching device according to the outdoor terrain, allowing the snake-catching operation to be flexibly adjusted according to the outdoor terrain and expanding the range of snake-catching operations.

[0032] The flexible rod 23 is snapped and fixed on the collar 22. Two flexible rods 23 are fixed between the two movable seats 2 of the two fixed rods 1 in the same group. That is, a rectangular frame is formed between the fixed rods 1 and the flexible rods 23 in the same group. The two groups of fixed rods 1 are matched to form two quadrilateral frames. The two quadrilateral frames can be folded and stored when not in use, making them convenient for outdoor use. At the same time, the area of ​​the quadrilateral frames can be adjusted according to the height of the movable seat 2, which further improves the flexibility in the snake catching operation.

[0033] The snake-catching net bag 3 is a square net bag, and multiple connecting straps 31 are provided on each of the four long sides of the snake-catching net bag 3. The snake-catching net bag 3 is unfolded by passing four flexible rods 23 through the connecting straps 31 on the corresponding long sides of the snake-catching net bag 3. That is, the snake-catching net bag 3 is placed between two quadrilateral frames. The quadrilateral frames allow the inner cavity of the snake-catching net bag 3 to be opened so that snake-catching operations can be carried out.

[0034] The snake-catching net bag 3 also has an opening 32 in the middle of one end. When catching snakes, carrion is placed on the side of the snake-catching net bag 3 away from the opening 32 to lure snakes into the interior space of the snake-catching net bag 3.

[0035] The snake-catching net bag 3 is connected to a trapping mechanism 4 at its opening 32. The snake passes through the trapping mechanism 4 and then through the opening 32 into the snake-catching net bag 3 to complete the outdoor snake-catching operation.

[0036] The trapping mechanism 4 includes an arched frame 41, counterweights 42, reinforcing rods 43, a cylindrical net bag 45, a top net frame 46, an elastic net 47, and a trapping plate 48. At least four counterweights 42 are symmetrically fixed at the bottom of the arched frame 41. Each counterweight 42 is fixed with a reinforcing rod 43 at its bottom end. The bottom end of the reinforcing rod 43 is provided with a pointed tip. During use, the reinforcing rod 43 can be inserted into the soil layer according to the terrain to complete the fixing of the arched frame 41 on the ground surface.

[0037] To improve the stability of the arch frame 41 connection, a connecting hole is provided in the middle of the counterweight block 42, and a middle rod 44 is sleeved in the middle of the counterweight block 42 on the same side. The inner end of the middle rod 44 is engaged in the middle section of the flexible rod 23, thereby completing the connection between the counterweight block 42 and the flexible rod 23 through the middle rod 44, avoiding folding and obstruction between the arch frame 41 and the opening 32, and facilitating the efficient snake catching operation.

[0038] The inner side of the arched frame 41 is connected to the opening 32 through the tubular net bag 45. Both the snake-catching net bag 3 and the tubular net bag 45 are made of non-elastic mesh fabric. The mesh size is determined according to the size of the snake species to be caught, so as to prevent the snake from escaping through the mesh fabric and also increase the breathability.

[0039] A top net frame 46 is fixed near the top of the middle section of the arched frame 41. An elastic net 47, which works in conjunction with the top net frame 46, is also obliquely arranged inside the arched frame 41. An elliptical trapping entrance is formed between the top of the elastic net 47 and the bottom of the top net frame 46. A trapping plate 48 is rotatably connected to the top net frame 46. The trapping plate 48 is set inside the trapping entrance. During snake catching, the snake enters the cylindrical net bag 45 through the trapping entrance and then enters the snake catching net bag 3 through the opening 3 to complete the snake catching operation.

[0040] To increase the area of ​​the trapping entrance during snake catching operations, an arc-shaped elastic rod 49 is fixed to the bottom of the top net frame 46, and the top of the elastic net 47 is fixed to the bottom side of the arc-shaped elastic rod 49. When a snake climbs onto the elastic net 47, the elastic net 47 pulls down due to the downward pressure of the snake's own weight, causing the arc-shaped elastic rod 49 to press down, thereby increasing the area of ​​the trapping entrance and making it easier for the snake to enter the trapping entrance.

[0041] The area of ​​the trapping plate 48 is at least twice the area of ​​the trapping entrance, and carrion for trapping is placed at the bottom of the trapping plate 48. During snake catching, the smell of carrion attracts snakes to crawl towards the elastic net 47, and then through the elastic net 47 to the trapping entrance. Due to the squeezing of the snakes, the trapping plate 48 is lifted, allowing the snakes to pass through the trapping entrance. After the snakes have completely passed through the trapping entrance, the trapping plate 48 presses down under its own weight to close the trapping entrance, sealing the snakes inside the tubular net bag 45. Since the snake-catching net bag 3 is connected to the tubular net bag 45, and carrion for trapping is placed on the side of the snake-catching net bag 3 away from the opening 32, the snakes can be induced to enter a deeper space inside the snake-catching net bag 3, thus completing the snake catching operation.

[0042] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0043] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A foldable outdoor snake-catching device, characterized in that: It includes a fixed pole (1), a movable base (2), a snake-catching net bag (3), and a trapping mechanism (4); The fixing rod (1) is used for outdoor fixing, and there are two sets of fixing rods (1), with two fixing rods (1) in each set. Each fixing rod (1) is connected to two movable seats (2). Two flexible rods (23) are fixed between the two movable seats (2) of the two fixing rods (1) in the same set. The snake-catching net bag (3) is a square net bag, and multiple connecting straps (31) are provided on the four long sides of the snake-catching net bag (3). The snake-catching net bag (3) is unfolded by passing the four flexible rods (23) through the connecting straps (31) on the corresponding long sides of the snake-catching net bag (3). The snake-catching net bag (3) also has an opening (32) in the middle of one end, and a trapping mechanism (4) is connected to the opening (32) of the snake-catching net bag (3); The trapping mechanism (4) includes an arched frame (41), counterweights (42), reinforcing rods (43), a tubular net bag (45), a top net frame (46), an elastic net (47), and a trapping plate (48). At least four counterweights (42) are symmetrically fixed at the bottom of the arched frame (41), and a reinforcing rod (43) is fixed at the bottom of each counterweight (42). The inner side of the arched frame (41) is connected to the opening (32) through the tubular net bag (45). The top net frame (46) is fixed at the middle section of the arched frame (41) near the top. An elastic net (47) that works with the top net frame (46) is also obliquely arranged inside the arched frame (41). An elliptical trapping entrance is formed between the top of the elastic net (47) and the bottom of the top net frame (46). A trapping plate (48) is rotatably connected to the top net frame (46), and the trapping plate (48) is set inside the trapping entrance.

2. The foldable outdoor snake-catching device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixed rod (1) is provided with threads, the movable seat (2) is threaded to the outside of the fixed rod (1), and the bottom end of the fixed rod (1) is a pointed end, and the top end of the fixed rod (1) is provided with an anti-detachment block (11).

3. A foldable outdoor snake-catching device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The movable seat (2) includes an internal threaded cylinder (21) and a collar (22). The internal threaded cylinder (21) is threaded to the outside of the fixed rod (1). The collar (22) is sleeved on the middle section of the outside of the internal threaded cylinder (21). The flexible rod (23) is snapped and fixed on the collar (22).

4. A foldable outdoor snake-catching device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the snake-catching net bag (3) and the tubular net bag (45) are made of non-elastic mesh fabric.

5. A foldable outdoor snake-catching device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the top mesh frame (46) is fixed with an arc-shaped elastic rod (49), and the top of the elastic mesh (47) is fixed to the bottom side of the arc-shaped elastic rod (49).

6. A foldable outdoor snake-catching device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The area of ​​the trapping plate (48) is at least twice the area of ​​the trapping entrance, and rotten meat for trapping is provided at the bottom end of the trapping plate (48).

7. A foldable outdoor snake-catching device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The counterweight (42) has a connecting hole in the middle, and a middle rod (44) is sleeved in the middle of the counterweight (42) on the same side. The inner end of the middle rod (44) is engaged in the middle section of the flexible rod (23).