Golden cicada catching device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a golden cicada catching device which comprises a supporting column, a fixing rotary knob is arranged on the surface of the supporting column, a telescopic rod is arranged in the supporting column, a plurality of fixing holes are formed in the surface of the telescopic rod, a fixing device is fixedly arranged on the surface of the top end of the telescopic rod, and a trapping cylinder is fixedly arranged on the surface of the fixing device. A collecting table is arranged on the surface of the top end of the trapping cylinder, the spiral guide rail in the trapping cylinder is ingenious in design, a clear crawling path is provided for the golden cicada entering the trapping cylinder, and the golden cicada is guided to continuously crawl upwards to a collecting opening. The golden cicada can be easily guided to the collecting table, the trapping success rate is further improved, and meanwhile, the specially-prepared attractant placed in the attractant cavity can emit special smell which can strongly attract the golden cicada. In the frequent activity period of the golden cicada, for example, after night falls, the smell can be captured by the sensitive smell of the golden cicada, the golden cicada is attracted to rapidly move towards the trapping cylinder, the probability that the golden cicada enters the trapping range is increased from the source, and the trapping efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cicada catching, and in particular to a cicada catching device. Background Technology

[0002] Cicadas are representative species of insects belonging to the phylum Arthropoda, class Insecta, order Hemiptera, and family Cicadidae. They exhibit gradual metamorphosis, going through three stages in their life cycle: egg, nymph, and adult. The nymph stage has various common names, such as: "segmented old turtle," "hunchback," "crawling black cicada," "cicada turtle," "cicada monkey," and "crawling fork." Although cicadas are agricultural and forestry pests, they also have positive aspects. Due to their unique flavor, rich nutrition, and good medicinal and health benefits, and with the continuous improvement of people's living standards, the market demand for cicadas, as a highly nutritious and delicious food, is constantly increasing, and their prices are rising accordingly.

[0003] Currently, Chinese patent CN218889166U discloses a device for catching cicadas, including a top shell. The upper surface of the top shell has multiple inlets, and annular blocks are fixedly connected to the inner walls of each inlet. An inlet net is fixedly connected to the lower surface of each annular block, and a slanted annular block is fixedly connected to the lower side of the inner wall of the top shell. This device eliminates the need for people to manually search for cicadas from top to bottom near trees with flashlights or other lighting tools. Cicadas can be caught using this device during the cicada-catching season. This method of catching cicadas eliminates the need for strenuous labor, is highly efficient without expending the catcher's energy, and eliminates the need for cicada farmers to hire more manpower, thus reducing costs. Furthermore, the quality of the caught cicadas is guaranteed, saving farmers time and energy. While this device solves the aforementioned problems, it also presents the following issues: the device can only be installed on tree trunks close to the ground, making it ineffective for catching cicadas in tall trees or higher locations, greatly limiting its application. Relying solely on cicadas crawling in results in low trapping efficiency when cicadas are scattered or few in number, failing to meet the demand for efficient capture. Even with a design specifically designed to ensure cicada survival, poor air circulation within the storage tube can lead to increased mortality, affecting capture profits and making subsequent sampling inconvenient. Therefore, a new type of cicada catching device is needed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem this invention aims to solve is to overcome the limitations of existing devices. These devices can only be installed on tree trunks close to the ground, resulting in poor capture efficiency for cicadas in tall trees or higher locations, greatly restricting their application. Relying solely on cicadas crawling naturally into the area leads to low trapping efficiency when cicadas are scattered or few in number, failing to meet the demand for efficient capture. Furthermore, designs specifically designed to ensure cicada survival may suffer from poor air circulation within the storage tube, leading to increased cicada mortality and impacting capture profits. Additionally, the invention addresses the inconvenience of subsequent sampling. Therefore, this invention provides a cicada-catching device.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a cicada catching device, comprising a support column, a fixing knob on the surface of the support column, a telescopic rod inside the support column, a plurality of fixing holes on the surface of the telescopic rod, a fixing device fixedly mounted on the top surface of the telescopic rod, a trapping tube fixedly mounted on the surface of the fixing device, and a collection platform on the top surface of the trapping tube.

[0006] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0007] The fixing device includes a fixed arc hoop, a movable shaft, a movable hoop, a connecting bolt, and a nut. The movable shaft is fixedly installed on one side surface of the fixed arc hoop, and the movable hoop is fixedly installed on one side surface of the movable shaft. The connecting bolt is installed on the side surface of the fixed arc hoop away from the movable shaft, and a nut is sleeved on the outer periphery of the connecting bolt.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0009] Both the fixed arc hoop and the movable hoop are made of high-strength aluminum alloy. The inner walls of both the fixed arc hoop and the movable hoop are provided with a flexible anti-slip pad layer made of rubber. The connecting bolt thread passes through the fixed arc hoop and the movable hoop.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0011] The trapping tube includes a tube body, a trapping inlet, a lure chamber, a spiral guide rail, a collection port, and a connecting port. The trapping inlet is provided on the bottom surface of the tube body, and the lure chamber is fixedly provided inside the trapping inlet. The spiral guide rail is provided at the top of the trapping inlet, and the collection port is provided at the center of the top surface of the tube body. The connecting port is provided on the top surface of the tube body.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0013] The collection platform includes a platform body, a connecting column, a support block, a cover plate, and a net. The connecting column is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the platform body, the support block is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the platform body, the cover plate is installed on the top of the support block, and the net is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the cover plate.

[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0015] The position and size of the connecting column correspond to the position and size of the connection port. The cover plate is circular, and its diameter matches the upper diameter of the platform. The barrier net is woven from stainless steel wire.

[0016] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] In this invention, the telescopic rod is pulled out or pushed into the support column by gripping it, and then fixed using a fixing knob and fixing holes. This allows the overall height of the device to be adjusted according to the actual height of the tree. This makes the device adaptable to trees of different heights, whether tall trees or low shrubs, allowing it to be adjusted to the optimal trapping position, greatly improving its applicability and flexibility.

[0018] The fixing device consists of a fixed arc hoop, a movable hoop, a movable shaft, connecting bolts, and nuts. By fitting the fixed arc hoop and movable hoop onto the tree trunk and tightening the nuts, the fixing device is securely fixed to the trunk. Simultaneously, the flexible rubber anti-slip pads on the inner walls of the fixed arc hoop and movable hoop increase friction with the tree trunk, further preventing slippage and ensuring stability during use. This prevents the trapping effect from being affected by shaking or displacement of the device.

[0019] The ingenious spiral guide rail design within the trap provides a clear crawling path for cicadas entering the trap, guiding them upwards to the collection port. This structural design makes it easier to guide cicadas to the collection platform, reducing the possibility of them getting lost or escaping within the trap, thus further improving the trapping success rate. Simultaneously, the specially formulated attractant placed in the attractant chamber emits a strong, distinctive odor that attracts cicadas. During peak cicada activity periods, such as after nightfall, this odor can be detected by the cicadas' keen sense of smell, drawing them rapidly towards the trap, increasing the probability of cicadas entering the trap area from the source and improving trapping efficiency.

[0020] The collection platform's mesh is meticulously woven from stainless steel wire, providing excellent breathability. This characteristic allows fresh air to flow freely into the platform, providing ample oxygen for the cicadas and ensuring air circulation. A good air environment promotes cicada survival, reducing mortality due to oxygen deficiency or poor air circulation, increasing the survival rate of captured cicadas, and ensuring their future use for food and medicine, thus reducing resource waste. The ingenious design of the connecting post greatly facilitates connection and disassembly. During installation, workers simply align the connecting post precisely with the connector at the top of the trapping tube and apply slight force to achieve a tight connection. The entire process is simple and quick, requiring no complex tools or cumbersome steps. This convenient connection method not only saves installation time and improves work efficiency but also reduces the workload of workers. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is an overall structural diagram of a cicada-catching device according to this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a top view of the fixing device structure of a cicada catching device according to this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a front view of the trapping cylinder structure of a cicada catching device according to this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a front view of the collection platform structure of a cicada-catching device according to this utility model;

[0025] Legend:

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Support column; 2. Fixing knob; 3. Telescopic rod; 4. Fixing hole; 5. Fixing device; 6. Trapping tube; 7. Collection platform; 501. Fixing arc hoop; 502. Movable shaft; 503. Movable hoop; 504. Connecting bolt; 505. Nut; 601. Tube body; 602. Trapping entrance; 603. Attractant chamber; 604. Spiral guide rail; 605. Collection port; 606. Connection port; 701. Platform body; 702. Connecting column; 703. Support block; 704. Cover plate; 705. Barrier net. Detailed Implementation

[0027] 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.

[0028] Referring to Figures 1-4, this utility model provides a cicada catching device, including a support column 1, a fixing knob 2 on the surface of the support column 1, a telescopic rod 3 inside the support column 1, a plurality of fixing holes 4 on the surface of the telescopic rod 3, a fixing device 5 fixedly installed on the top surface of the telescopic rod 3, a trapping tube 6 fixedly installed on the surface of the fixing device 5, and a collection platform 7 on the top surface of the trapping tube 6.

[0029] The fixing device 5 includes a fixed arc hoop 501, a movable shaft 502, a movable hoop 503, a connecting bolt 504, and a nut 505. The movable shaft 502 is fixedly mounted on one side of the fixed arc hoop 501, and the movable hoop 503 is fixedly mounted on one side of the movable shaft 502. The connecting bolt 504 is mounted on the side of the fixed arc hoop 501 away from the movable shaft 502, and a nut 505 is fitted around the outer circumference of the connecting bolt 504. By fitting the fixed arc hoop 501 and the movable hoop 503 onto the tree trunk and tightening the nut 505, the fixing device 5 is securely fixed to the tree trunk. Simultaneously, the flexible rubber anti-slip pads on the inner walls of the fixed arc hoop 501 and the movable hoop 503 increase the friction with the tree trunk, further preventing the device from sliding and ensuring its stability during use, thus avoiding any impact on the trapping effect due to shaking or displacement of the device.

[0030] Both the fixed arc hoop 501 and the movable hoop 503 are made of high-strength aluminum alloy. The inner walls of both the fixed arc hoop 501 and the movable hoop 503 are equipped with flexible anti-slip pads made of rubber. The connecting bolt 504 passes through both the fixed arc hoop 501 and the movable hoop 503, thus improving the durability of the device.

[0031] The trapping tube 6 includes a tube body 601, a trapping inlet 602, an attractant chamber 603, a spiral guide rail 604, a collection port 605, and a connecting port 606. The trapping inlet 602 is located on the bottom surface of the tube body 601, and the attractant chamber 603 is fixedly installed inside the trapping inlet 602. The spiral guide rail 604 is located at the top of the trapping inlet 602, the collection port 605 is located at the center of the top surface of the tube body 601, and the connecting port 606 is located on the top surface of the tube body 601. The cleverly designed spiral guide rail 604 inside the trapping tube 6 provides a clear crawling path for the cicadas entering the trapping tube, guiding them upwards to the collection port 605. This structural design makes it easier for cicadas to be guided to the collection platform 7, reducing the possibility of cicadas getting lost or escaping inside the trapping tube, further improving the trapping success rate. Simultaneously, the specially formulated attractant placed in the attractant chamber 603 emits a strong, special odor that attracts cicadas. During peak cicada activity periods, such as after nightfall, this scent can be detected by the cicada's keen sense of smell, attracting it to move quickly toward the trap tube 6. This increases the probability of cicadas entering the trapping range from the source, thus improving the trapping efficiency.

[0032] The collection platform 7 includes a platform body 701, a connecting column 702, a support block 703, a cover plate 704, and a mesh screen 705. The connecting column 702 is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the platform body 701, the support block 703 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the platform body 701, the cover plate 704 is installed on the top of the support block 703, and the mesh screen 705 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the cover plate 704. The mesh screen 705 of the collection platform 7 is made of carefully woven stainless steel wire, providing excellent air permeability. This characteristic allows fresh air from outside to smoothly enter the collection platform 7, providing sufficient oxygen for the cicadas and ensuring air circulation within the collection platform 7. A good air environment is conducive to the survival of cicadas, reducing the occurrence of cicada deaths due to lack of oxygen or poor air circulation, increasing the survival rate of captured cicadas, and providing a guarantee for subsequent utilization of cicadas such as for food and medicine, thus reducing resource waste.

[0033] The position and size of the connecting post 702 correspond to the position and size of the connecting port 606. The cover plate 704 is circular, and its diameter matches the upper diameter of the platform 701. The barrier net 705 is woven from stainless steel wire. The ingenious design of the connecting post 702 greatly facilitates connection and disassembly operations. During installation, workers only need to accurately align the connecting post 702 with the connecting port 606 at the top of the trapping tube 6, and apply slight force to complete the tight connection. The entire process is simple and quick, without the need for complex tools or cumbersome steps. This convenient connection method not only saves installation time and improves work efficiency but also reduces the labor intensity of workers.

[0034] Working principle: Hold the telescopic rod 3 by hand and pull it out smoothly from the support column 1 or push it in slowly. During this process, pay close attention to the multiple fixing holes 4 on the surface of the telescopic rod 3. When the device reaches the appropriate height, accurately screw the fixing knob 2 into the corresponding fixing hole 4. In this way, the position of the telescopic rod 3 can be firmly fixed, ensuring that the height of the device remains unchanged during subsequent use. This ensures that the overall height of the device can be adjusted according to the actual height of the tree. Then, gently open the movable hoop 503 by hand. It is connected to the fixed arc hoop 501 through the movable shaft 502 and can rotate flexibly, connecting the fixed arc hoop 501 and the movable hoop 503. 03. Carefully place the clamps onto the tree trunk, ensuring a tight fit. At this point, the flexible, non-slip rubber pads on the inner walls of the fixed arc clamps 501 and movable clamps 503 will make full contact with the trunk, increasing friction, preventing slippage, and avoiding damage to the trunk. Next, take the connecting bolts 504 and precisely pass them through the pre-drilled holes in the fixed arc clamps 501 and movable clamps 503. Then, place the nuts 505 around the connecting bolts 504 and slowly tighten them using a suitable tool such as a wrench. As the nuts 505 tighten, the fixed arc clamps 501 and movable clamps 503 will gradually tighten, firmly gripping the trunk, thus ensuring a secure fit. The fixing device 5 is firmly fixed to the tree trunk. After installation, the attractant chamber 603 contains a specially prepared attractant that emits a strong, special scent that attracts cicadas. At nightfall or during peak cicada activity, the cicadas' keen sense of smell detects this scent. Lured, the cicadas quickly move towards the trapping tube 6 and enter through the trapping entrance 602 at the bottom. Once inside, they climb upwards along the spiral guide rail 604. The spiral guide rail 604 is cleverly designed, providing a clear path for the cicadas to climb, guiding them upwards until they reach the center of the top surface of the tube 601. The cicadas smoothly enter the collection platform 7 through the collection port 605. A silicone baffle is installed at the connection between the collection platform 7 and the collection port to prevent the cicadas from escaping in the opposite direction. Once inside the collection platform 7, the cicadas are blocked by the net 705, which is carefully woven from stainless steel wire and has excellent breathability. This allows fresh air from outside to smoothly enter the collection platform 7, providing ample oxygen for the cicadas and ensuring air circulation within the platform. This favorable air environment is conducive to the survival of the cicadas, reducing the occurrence of cicada deaths due to lack of oxygen or poor air circulation, and improving the survival rate of captured cicadas, thus ensuring their future utilization.

[0035] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A cicada-catching device, comprising a support column (1), characterized in that, The support column (1) is provided with a fixing knob (2) on its surface. The support column (1) is provided with a telescopic rod (3) inside. The telescopic rod (3) is provided with a plurality of fixing holes (4) on its surface. The top surface of the telescopic rod (3) is fixedly provided with a fixing device (5). The surface of the fixing device (5) is fixedly provided with a trapping tube (6). The top surface of the trapping tube (6) is provided with a collection platform (7).

2. The cicada-catching device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing device (5) includes a fixed arc hoop (501), a movable shaft (502), a movable hoop (503), a connecting bolt (504), and a nut (505). The movable shaft (502) is fixedly installed on one side surface of the fixed arc hoop (501), and the movable hoop (503) is fixedly installed on one side surface of the movable shaft (502). The connecting bolt (504) is installed on the side surface of the fixed arc hoop (501) away from the movable shaft (502), and the nut (505) is sleeved on the outer periphery of the connecting bolt (504).

3. The cicada-catching device according to claim 2, characterized in that, Both the fixed arc hoop (501) and the movable hoop (503) are made of high-strength aluminum alloy. The inner walls of both the fixed arc hoop (501) and the movable hoop (503) are provided with a flexible anti-slip pad layer, which is made of rubber. The connecting bolt (504) thread passes through the fixed arc hoop (501) and the movable hoop (503).

4. The cicada-catching device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The trapping tube (6) includes a tube body (601), a trapping inlet (602), a lure chamber (603), a spiral guide rail (604), a collection port (605), and a connecting port (606). The trapping inlet (602) is provided on the bottom surface of the tube body (601). The lure chamber (603) is fixedly provided inside the trapping inlet (602). The spiral guide rail (604) is provided on the top of the trapping inlet (602). The collection port (605) is provided at the center of the top surface of the tube body (601). The connecting port (606) is provided on the top surface of the tube body (601).

5. The cicada-catching device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The collection platform (7) includes a platform body (701), a connecting column (702), a support block (703), a cover plate (704), and a net (705). The connecting column (702) is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the platform body (701), the support block (703) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the platform body (701), the cover plate (704) is installed on the top of the support block (703), and the net (705) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the cover plate (704).

6. The cicada-catching device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The position and size of the connecting column (702) correspond to the position and size of the connecting port (606), the cover plate (704) is circular and its diameter matches the upper diameter of the platform (701), and the barrier net (705) is woven from stainless steel wire.

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