Intelligent mouse cage capable of monitoring mouse catching state in real time
By using infrared sensors and motors in the intelligent mouse cage, the system can automatically capture and monitor mice in real time, solving the problem of low efficiency in traditional mouse-catching methods and improving capture efficiency and success rate.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-13
AI Technical Summary
Traditional rodent-catching methods are inefficient, require manual intervention, and are difficult to monitor in real time, especially in large areas or hard-to-reach places.
An intelligent mouse cage was designed, which includes components such as infrared sensors, motors, rotating plates and cameras to achieve automatic capture and real-time monitoring, ensuring that mice can only enter the capture area in one direction and preventing them from escaping.
It achieves automated mouse capture, improving capture efficiency. Users can monitor the capture progress in real time to ensure a high success rate.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of intelligent mouse cage technology, and in particular to an intelligent mouse cage that monitors the capture status of mice in real time. Background Technology
[0002] With the acceleration of urbanization, the conflict between human living environments and the natural ecosystem is intensifying, and rodent infestation has become a significant factor affecting public health and quality of life. Traditional rodent control methods, such as mechanical traps or poison baits, are not only inefficient and have limited effectiveness, but also often require regular manual inspection and resetting, increasing labor costs and potentially causing missed opportunities for optimal control. Traditional methods are particularly inconvenient and difficult to implement effectively, especially when controlling rodents over large areas or inaccessible locations.
[0003] Products utilizing sensor technology to improve rodent-catching efficiency have gradually emerged in the market, aiming to solve these problems. However, early electronic rodent traps were mostly limited to simple triggering mechanisms, lacking intelligent management and automated operation capabilities. While these devices improved capture efficiency to some extent, users still could not understand the specific situation during the capture process in real time, which limited their ability to react quickly and adjust strategies based on the actual situation. Utility Model Content
[0004] To overcome the aforementioned shortcomings, the technical problem of this utility model is to provide an intelligent mouse cage that can monitor the capture status of mice in real time.
[0005] The technical implementation scheme of this utility model is as follows: an intelligent mouse cage for real-time monitoring of mouse capture status, comprising a connecting plate, a frame, a controller, a hook, a motor, a rotating plate, a first infrared sensor, a movable plate, a first torsion spring, and a connecting assembly. The frame serves as the main capture area, with an open right end. A slanted connecting plate is connected to the bottom right side of the frame. A connecting assembly is connected to the bottom of the frame, serving as a support for the frame. A controller is installed on the top front side of the frame. A hook is snapped onto the top left side of the frame, located inside the frame. A motor is installed on the front left side of the frame, with its output shaft passing through the frame and connected to the rotating plate. The rear end of the rotating plate is rotatably connected to the interior of the frame. A first infrared sensor is installed in the left chamber of the frame. Both the motor and the first infrared sensor are electrically connected to the controller. A movable plate is rotatably connected to the bottom of the left chamber of the frame. The front and rear sides of the movable plate are connected to the frame by first torsion springs. The top right side of the movable plate has protrusions on the front and rear sides, which contact the rotating plate when it is closed.
[0006] Optionally, the inclined rotating plate surface is provided with multiple anti-slip strips.
[0007] Optionally, the adapter assembly includes a base frame, a second infrared sensor, a connecting frame, a channel tube, a rotating block, a second torsion spring, and a collecting assembly. The base frame is connected to the bottom left side of the frame, and the second infrared sensor is installed in the middle of the base frame. The second infrared sensor is electrically connected to the controller. The connecting frame is connected to and communicates with the rear side wall of the base frame, and the channel tube is connected to and communicates with the right side wall of the connecting frame. The rotating block is rotatably connected to the front end of the connecting frame at a position communicating with the base frame. Two second torsion springs are connected between the rotating block and the connecting frame. The rotating block separates the channel between the base frame and the connecting frame.
[0008] Optionally, the collection component includes a mouse cage, a movable block, and a third torsion spring. The mouse cage is placed on the right side of the bottom frame. The rear end of the mouse cage is inserted into the right end of the channel tube, and the two are interconnected. The movable block is rotatably connected to the rear end of the mouse cage at the position where it communicates with the channel tube. Two third torsion springs are connected between the movable block and the mouse cage. The movable block blocks the passage between the mouse cage and the channel tube.
[0009] Optionally, a handle is attached to the upper front side of the mouse cage.
[0010] Optionally, it also includes a fixing block and a camera. The fixing block is fixed to the bottom of the connecting plate, and the camera is mounted on the fixing block. The camera faces the mouse cage and is electrically connected to the controller.
[0011] Beneficial effects: 1. Through the coordinated work of components such as the first infrared sensor, the second infrared sensor, the controller and the motor, the automatic sensing and capture of mice is realized. Once a mouse is detected entering the mouse-catching area, the system will automatically start the capture program and complete the entire mouse-catching process without manual intervention, which greatly improves the efficiency of mouse-catching.
[0012] 2. The device is equipped with a camera and connected to the user's mobile phone via a controller, which can monitor the status inside the rat cage in real time, including the number of rats and their activities. This not only allows users to understand the capture progress at any time, but also enables them to take corresponding measures to manage or adjust strategies in a timely manner according to the actual situation.
[0013] 3. The unique one-way opening mechanism (such as the design of the rotating block) ensures that the mouse can only move forward from the frame to the bottom frame and finally fall into the mouse cage through the channel tube, effectively preventing the possibility of the mouse escaping in reverse during the capture process and improving the capture success rate. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.
[0015] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the frame component of this utility model.
[0016] Figure 3This is a cross-sectional view of the bottom frame and frame components of this utility model.
[0017] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the connecting plate component of this utility model.
[0018] Figure 5 This is a first partial sectional view of the components of this utility model, including the base frame, connecting frame, and channel tube.
[0019] Figure 6 This is a second partial sectional view of the components of this utility model, including the base frame, connecting frame, and channel tube.
[0020] The meanings of the reference numerals in the diagram are as follows: 1. Base frame, 2. Connecting plate, 3. Frame, 4. Controller, 5. Hook, 6. Motor, 7. Rotating plate, 8. First infrared sensor, 9. Movable plate, 10. First torsion spring, 11. Second infrared sensor, 12. Fixed block, 13. Camera, 14. Connecting frame, 15. Channel tube, 16. Mouse cage, 17. Rotating block, 18. Second torsion spring, 19. Movable block, 20. Third torsion spring. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The above-described solution will be further illustrated below with reference to specific embodiments. It should be understood that these embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. The implementation conditions used in the embodiments may be further adjusted according to the conditions of specific manufacturers, and the implementation conditions not specified are generally those in routine experiments.
[0022] Example: An intelligent mouse cage that monitors the real-time capture status of rodents, such as... Figures 1-6As shown, the device includes a connecting plate 2, a frame 3, a controller 4, a hook 5, a motor 6, a rotating plate 7, a first infrared sensor 8, a movable plate 9, a first torsion spring 10, and a connecting assembly. The frame 3 serves as the main capture area, with an opening at the right end. A slanted connecting plate 2 is connected to the bottom right side of the frame 3, providing a path to the interior of the frame 3 for easy entry by mice. The slanted rotating plate 7 has multiple anti-slip strips on its surface, providing a non-slip function to facilitate mice climbing onto the rotating plate 7. A connecting assembly is connected to the bottom of the frame 3, serving as a support for the frame 3. The controller 4 is bolted to the top front side of the frame 3. A hook 5 is snapped onto the top left side of the frame 3, located inside the frame 3, for suspending bait to attract mice into the frame 3. A motor is bolted to the front left side of the frame 3. The output shaft of the motor 6 passes through the frame 3 and is connected to a rotating plate 7. The rear end of the rotating plate 7 is rotatably connected to the inside of the frame 3. When the rotating plate 7 is in the open state, it can divide the internal space of the frame 3 into left and right parts when it is closed. A first infrared sensor 8 is installed in the left chamber of the frame 3 to monitor the position of the mouse in the frame 3 and trigger the capture mechanism. The motor 6 and the first infrared sensor 8 are both electrically connected to the controller 4. A movable plate 9 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the left chamber of the frame 3. A first torsion spring 10 is connected between the front and rear sides of the movable plate 9 and the frame 3. The top right side of the movable plate 9 has protrusions at the front and rear. When the rotating plate 7 is closed, it will contact the protrusions, thereby pushing the movable plate 9 to rotate downward and open, causing the mouse on it to fall down.
[0023] like Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the adapter assembly includes a base frame 1, a second infrared sensor 11, a connecting frame 14, a channel tube 15, a rotating block 17, a second torsion spring 18, and a collection assembly. The base frame 1 is welded to the bottom left side of the frame 3. The second infrared sensor 11 is installed in the middle of the base frame 1 by bolts. The second infrared sensor 11 is electrically connected to the controller 4. The connecting frame 14 is connected and communicates with the rear side wall of the base frame 1. The channel tube 15 is connected and communicates with the right side wall of the connecting frame 14. The rotating block 17 is rotatably connected to the front end of the connecting frame 14 at the position communicating with the base frame 1. Two second torsion springs 18 are connected between the rotating block 17 and the connecting frame 14. The rotating block 17 separates the channel between the base frame 1 and the connecting frame 14. Due to its shape and structure, the rotating block 17 can only be opened from front to back in the closed state to prevent the mouse from returning in reverse.
[0024] like Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the collection assembly includes a mouse cage 16, a movable block 19, and a third torsion spring 20. A mesh-structured mouse cage 16 is placed on the right side of the bottom frame 1. A handle is connected to the front of the upper part of the mouse cage 16, allowing the operator to pull the mouse cage 16 forward. The rear end of the mouse cage 16 is inserted into the right end of the channel tube 15, and the two are interconnected. The movable block 19 is rotatably connected to the rear end of the mouse cage 16, which is connected to the channel tube 15. Two third torsion springs 20 are connected between the movable block 19 and the mouse cage 16. The movable block 19 blocks the passage between the mouse cage 16 and the channel tube 15, preventing the mouse from escaping from the mouse cage 16, but allowing it to enter the mouse cage 16 through the channel tube 15.
[0025] like Figure 4 As shown, it also includes a fixing block 12 and a camera 13. The fixing block 12 is welded to the bottom of the connecting plate 2, and the camera 13 is installed on the fixing block 12. The camera 13 faces the rat cage 16. The camera 13 is electrically connected to the controller 4. The user's mobile phone can be connected through the camera 13 to monitor the number of rats inside the rat cage 16 and the capture status in real time.
[0026] When using this device, firstly, remove the hook 5 from the frame 3 and hang bait on it. Then, reinstall the hook 5 on the frame 3 and place the entire device in the intended mouse-catching area. When the mouse is attracted by the bait, it will move upward along the inclined connecting plate 2 and enter the frame 3. At this time, the first infrared sensor 8 detects the presence of the mouse. Once the mouse reaches the bait position and blocks the infrared light, the first infrared sensor 8 sends a signal to the controller 4. After receiving the signal, the controller 4 starts the motor 6, causing the rotating plate 7 to rotate and close rapidly, dividing the frame 3 into two parts. As the rotating plate 7 closes, it touches the protrusion on the movable plate 9, causing the movable plate 9 to rotate downward and open, allowing the mouse in the left chamber to fall into the bottom frame 1. The first torsion spring 10 deforms to adapt to the movement of the movable plate 9, and the mouse falls into the bottom frame 1 where the second infrared sensor 11 is located. When the mouse tries to escape, it will push the rotating block 17. Due to the design, the rotating block 17 can only move from front to back. The first frame opens in one direction, allowing the mouse to enter the connecting frame 14. The second torsion spring 18 deforms accordingly. As the mouse fully enters the connecting frame 14, the second torsion spring 18 returns to its original state, and the rotating block 17 closes to prevent the mouse from returning. Subsequently, the mouse naturally moves through the channel tube 15, pushing the movable block 19 into the mouse cage 16. The third torsion spring 20 deforms, and after the mouse enters the mouse cage 16, the movable block 19 resets under the action of the third torsion spring 20, closing the channel and preventing the mouse from escaping. When the second infrared sensor 11 confirms that there are no more mice in the bottom frame 1, it sends a signal to the controller 4. The controller 4 controls the motor 6 to run in reverse, driving the rotating plate 7 to open in reverse and releasing the pressure on the movable plate 9. The first torsion spring 10 helps the movable plate 9 return to its original position, and the entire frame 3 returns to its initial state, ready to catch the next mouse. In this way, the mouse is finally caught in the mouse cage 16, making it convenient to remove the mouse cage 16 and process the mice inside later.
[0027] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this utility model specification, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. An intelligent rat cage for monitoring the status of rat catching in real time, characterized in that: The utility model provides a mouse trap, including connecting plate (2), frame (3), controller (4), hook (5), motor (6), rotating plate (7), first infrared sensor (8), movable plate (9), first torsion spring (10) and adapter assembly, frame (3) is as main capture area, right end is open, and the bottom right side is connected with the inclined connecting plate (2), frame (3) bottom is connected with adapter assembly, and adapter assembly is as the support of frame (3), frame (3) top front side is installed with controller (4), frame (3) top left side is clamped with hook (5), and hook (5) is located in frame (3) inside, frame (3) front left side is installed with motor (6), and motor (6) output shaft is worn into frame (3) inside and is connected with rotating plate (7), and the rear end of rotating plate (7) is rotatable with frame (3) inside, and frame (3) is installed with first infrared sensor (8) in the left chamber position in, and motor (6) and first infrared sensor (8) all are electrically connected with controller (4), and frame (3) is rotatably connected with movable plate (9) in the left chamber bottom position, and movable plate (9) front and back sides are all connected with first torsion spring (10) between frame (3), and movable plate (9) top right side front and back are equipped with the protrusion, and when rotating plate (7) is closed, it will be contacted with the protrusion. 2. The intelligent rat cage for monitoring the status of rat catching in real time according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the inclined rotating plate (7) is provided with a plurality of anti-skid strips.
3. The intelligent mouse cage for real-time monitoring of mouse capture status according to claim 2, characterized in that: The adapter assembly comprises a bottom frame (1), a second infrared sensor (11), a connecting frame (14), a channel pipe (15), a rotating block (17), a second torsion spring (18) and a collection assembly, the bottom frame (1) is connected to the left side of the bottom of the frame (3), the second infrared sensor (11) is installed in the middle of the bottom frame (1), the second infrared sensor (11) is electrically connected with the controller (4), the connecting frame (14) is connected and communicated to the rear wall of the bottom frame (1), the channel pipe (15) is connected and communicated to the right wall of the connecting frame (14), the rotating block (17) is rotatably connected to the position where the connecting frame (14) is communicated with the bottom frame (1), the second torsion spring (18) is connected between the rotating block (17) and the connecting frame (14), and the rotating block (17) separates the channel between the bottom frame (1) and the connecting frame (14).
4. The intelligent rat cage for real-time monitoring of rat catching status as claimed in claim 3 wherein said cage further comprises: The collection assembly comprises a mouse cage (16), a movable block (19) and a third torsion spring (20), the mouse cage (16) is placed on the right side of the bottom frame (1), the rear end of the mouse cage (16) is inserted into the right end of the channel pipe (15), the mouse cage (16) is rotatably connected to the position where the rear end of the mouse cage (16) is communicated with the channel pipe (15), the third torsion spring (20) is connected between the movable block (19) and the mouse cage (16), and the movable block (19) blocks the channel between the mouse cage (16) and the channel pipe (15).
5. The intelligent mouse cage for real-time monitoring of mouse capture status according to claim 4, characterized in that: A handle is connected to the front side of the upper part of the mouse cage (16).
6. The intelligent rat cage for real-time monitoring of rat catching status as claimed in claim 5 wherein said cage further comprises: Also include fixed block (12) and camera (13), the bottom of the connecting plate (2) is fixed with fixed block (12), fixed block (12) is installed with camera (13), camera (13) faces towards mouse cage (16), camera (13) is electrically connected with controller (4).