Efficient termite monitoring device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an efficient termite monitoring device which comprises an upper shell with a hollow cavity structure and a lower shell correspondingly connected with the upper shell, a mounting hole is correspondingly formed in the side edge of the upper shell, the mounting hole is correspondingly connected with a front-end sensor, the front-end sensor is correspondingly and electrically connected with a data acquisition mainboard, and the data acquisition mainboard is electrically connected with the upper shell. The data acquisition mainboard is further correspondingly and electrically connected with the battery pack, a plurality of circulation grooves are correspondingly formed in the lower shell, and a bait plate is correspondingly arranged at the bottom of the lower shell. The termite monitoring device is compact in structure, can continuously monitor the activities of termites for 24 hours, timely discovers termite invasion, and ensures the overall stability and high efficiency of the device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of termite monitoring equipment, and in particular to a highly efficient termite monitoring device. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, commonly used termite monitoring devices for water conservancy projects can be categorized by their operating principles into electrical loop monitoring, magnetic non-loop monitoring, acoustic vibration monitoring, and mud resistivity monitoring. The latter two methods are less mature and frequently result in false alarms or missed alarms; therefore, electrical loop monitoring and magnetic non-loop monitoring are more prevalent.

[0003] However, both monitoring methods have significant drawbacks. First, there's the electrical loop method. It uses conductive fiber material as the sensing element, attracting termites to bite it, causing a change in the element's resistance and thus detecting the termites. The electrical loop method has a slow alarm response; it takes more than six months after termites enter the device to trigger an alarm. Second, there's the magnetic non-loop method. It lures termites to the monitoring device, where they eat a bait stick that holds a magnetic bead. Once the bait stick is eaten, the bead falls, triggering a reed switch inside the circuit, thus emitting a termite alarm. The magnetic method also has a slow alarm response, requiring a considerable period of feeding (usually more than two months) before triggering an alarm.

[0004] Therefore, existing termite monitoring devices for water conservancy projects cannot achieve rapid online termite monitoring, and there is a need to provide a more efficient termite monitoring device. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies, a highly efficient termite monitoring device is provided.

[0006] This utility model is achieved through the following solution:

[0007] A high-efficiency termite monitoring device includes an upper shell with a hollow cavity structure and a lower shell connected thereto. The upper shell has a mounting hole on its side, which is connected to a front-end sensor. The front-end sensor is electrically connected to a data acquisition motherboard, which is also electrically connected to a battery pack. The lower shell has several flow channels, and a bait tray is provided at the bottom of the lower shell.

[0008] The front-end sensor, data acquisition motherboard, and battery pack are all housed within the upper casing.

[0009] The lower shell is a hollow cylindrical structure. One end of the lower shell is connected to the upper shell, and the other end of the lower shell is connected to the bait tray.

[0010] The lower shell includes a first cylinder and a second cylinder. The diameter of the first cylinder is larger than the diameter of the second cylinder. One end of the first cylinder is connected to the upper shell, and the other end of the first cylinder is connected to the second cylinder. The other end of the second cylinder is connected to the bait tray.

[0011] The bait tray includes a circular base with a hollow circular positioning ring in the middle. Several bait areas and ant-entry areas are provided on the base. Several hollow slots are provided in the ant-entry areas. A baffle is also provided on the ant-entry areas.

[0012] The bait area and the ant-invading area are alternately arranged on the base.

[0013] The slot includes a first slot, a second slot, and a third slot, which are arranged parallel to each other. The baffle is arranged between the first slot and the second slot.

[0014] The baffle is connected to one side of the first slot.

[0015] The front-end sensor includes a camera lens, which is fitted into a mounting hole and threadedly connected to a lens mount. The bottom of the lens mount is connected to a circuit board, and the camera lens is electrically connected to the circuit board. One side of the circuit board is electrically connected to an image sensor, and the other side of the circuit board is electrically connected to a connector. The connector is electrically connected to a data acquisition motherboard.

[0016] The image sensor is correspondingly installed inside the lens mount.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0018] This utility model discloses a high-efficiency termite monitoring device equipped with a high-definition multispectral camera. Utilizing technologies such as sensing and data acquisition, it can capture termite activity under all-weather conditions, enabling 24-hour uninterrupted monitoring of termite activity. This allows for real-time and rapid detection of termite intrusions and the issuance of alarms, reducing alarm duration from several months to just one hour or even a few minutes, thus achieving highly efficient protection. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a high-efficiency termite monitoring device according to the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the bait tray in a high-efficiency termite monitoring device according to this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the front-end sensor in a high-efficiency termite monitoring device according to this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1 is the upper shell, 2 is the lower shell, 21 is the first cylinder, 22 is the second cylinder, 3 is the mounting hole, 4 is the front sensor, 41 is the camera lens, 42 is the lens mount, 43 is the image sensor, 44 is the circuit board, 45 is the connector, 5 is the flow channel, 6 is the bait tray, 61 is the base, 62 is the positioning ring, 63 is the bait area, 64 is the ant entry area, 65 is the slot, 651 is the first slot, 652 is the second slot, 653 is the third slot, and 66 is the baffle. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments:

[0024] like Figure 1 As shown, a high-efficiency termite monitoring device includes a hollow cavity upper shell 1 and a correspondingly connected lower shell 2. A mounting hole 3 is provided on the side of the upper shell 1, and the mounting hole 3 is connected to a front-end sensor 4. The front-end sensor 4 is electrically connected to a data acquisition motherboard. This invention employs a low-power data acquisition motherboard. Power management and chip configuration play a crucial role in reducing energy consumption and ensuring efficient system operation. The data acquisition motherboard is equipped with a real-time clock chip, which provides a wake-up function to activate the system when needed, and also includes a low-power memory to cache critical status information. This allows for minimizing energy consumption while maintaining the normal operation of the circuit board's basic functions, providing support for the device to quickly determine whether to enter a low-power state.

[0025] This invention employs a low-energy power management strategy to precisely control the energy consumption of various system components, further reducing overall energy consumption. This allows the equipment to maintain system operation for a longer period with limited energy supply, improving its endurance and operational stability.

[0026] The data acquisition motherboard is also electrically connected to the battery pack. This utility model uses a high-capacity lithium-ion battery pack, comprising one battery and one specially designed capacitor. To ensure the stability of the battery output voltage, a capacitor is specifically connected in parallel at the output terminal of the lithium battery pack. This effectively avoids battery output voltage fluctuations caused by factors such as battery internal resistance and transmission lines. After undergoing rigorous testing over a long period, the results show that the battery pack has a lifespan of up to 3.5 years, demonstrating excellent durability and reliability.

[0027] The lower shell 2 has several flow channels 5 to facilitate termites entering it. A bait tray 6 is located at the bottom of the lower shell 2. This utility model discloses a high-efficiency termite monitoring device equipped with a high-definition multispectral camera. Utilizing sensing and data acquisition technologies, it can capture termite activity under all-weather conditions, enabling 24-hour continuous monitoring to detect termite intrusions and issue alarms in real time and quickly. The alarm duration is reduced from several months to just one hour or even a few minutes, achieving highly efficient protection.

[0028] The front-end sensor 4, the data acquisition motherboard, and the battery pack are all respectively installed inside the upper housing 1.

[0029] This invention features a compact structure, ensuring the overall stability of the device.

[0030] The lower shell 2 is a hollow cylindrical structure. One end of the lower shell 2 is connected to the upper shell 1, and the other end is connected to the bait tray 6. The lower shell 2 includes a first cylindrical body 21 and a second cylindrical body 22. The diameter of the first cylindrical body 21 is larger than the diameter of the second cylindrical body 22. One end of the first cylindrical body 21 is connected to the upper shell 1, and the other end of the first cylindrical body 21 is connected to the second cylindrical body 22. The other end of the second cylindrical body 22 is connected to the bait tray 6. The upper shell 1 and lower shell 2 of this invention are made of engineering plastic, which has excellent mechanical properties and chemical corrosion resistance. It can not only effectively resist termite bites but also withstand external impacts. At the same time, the good insulation properties of the plastic can prevent leakage and avoid safety threats to monitoring equipment and termites.

[0031] like Figure 2 As shown, the bait tray 6 includes a circular base 61, with a hollow circular positioning ring 62 in the center of the base 61. Several bait areas 63 and termite-introducing areas 64 are formed on the base 61. Several hollow slots 65 are formed within the termite-introducing areas 64, and baffles 66 are also provided on the termite-introducing areas 64. The bait areas 63 and termite-introducing areas 64 are alternately arranged on the base 61. The bait areas 63 of this invention allow the bait to be placed horizontally and stably. Horizontal placement allows the bait to be evenly spread within the tray, preventing it from concentrating on one side due to tilting, which could interfere with termite feeding and affect the accuracy of monitoring data. The bait tray is firmly fixed at a designated point, thus preventing displacement or tipping under external impact.

[0032] The slots 65 include a first slot 651, a second slot 652, and a third slot 653, which are arranged parallel to each other. A baffle 66 is positioned between the first slot 651 and the second slot 652. The baffle 66 is connected to one side of the first slot 651. The bait tray 6 of this invention has a circular overall structure, with slots 65 distributed at different positions in the ant-entry area 64. This reduces obstacles and damage encountered by termites during their crawling, allowing them to smoothly enter and move within the base 61. Furthermore, the distances taken by termites to reach the center of the base 61 from all directions are similar.

[0033] like Figure 3 As shown, the front-end sensor 4 includes a camera lens 41, which is fitted into the mounting hole 3. The camera lens 41 is threadedly connected to the lens mount 42. The bottom of the lens mount 42 is connected to the circuit board 44. The camera lens 41 is electrically connected to the circuit board 44. One side of the circuit board 44 is electrically connected to an image sensor 43, and the other side of the circuit board 44 is electrically connected to a connector 45. The connector 45 is electrically connected to the data acquisition motherboard. The image sensor 43 is disposed within the lens mount 42.

[0034] The working principles, specific structures, and working processes of the front-end sensor 4, data acquisition motherboard, and battery pack in this utility model are common knowledge and will not be described in detail here. The specific structures, working principles, and working processes of the camera lens 41, image sensor 43, circuit board 44, and connector 45 are common knowledge and will not be described in detail here.

[0035] Although the technical solutions of this utility model have been described and enumerated in detail, it should be understood that modifications to the above embodiments or the adoption of equivalent alternatives are obvious to those skilled in the art. Such modifications or improvements made without departing from the spirit of this utility model are all within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

Claims

1. A high efficiency termite monitoring device comprising an upper shell (1) of hollow cavity structure and a lower shell (2) connected therewith, characterized in that: Corresponding mounting holes (3) are arranged on the side of the upper shell (1), the mounting holes (3) are connected with front-end sensors (4), the front-end sensors (4) are electrically connected with a data acquisition mainboard, the data acquisition mainboard is also electrically connected with a battery pack, and a plurality of flow grooves (5) are arranged in the lower shell (2).

2. A high-efficiency termite monitoring device according to claim 1, wherein: The front-end sensors (4), the data acquisition mainboard and the battery pack are arranged in the upper shell (1).

3. The high-efficiency termite monitoring device of claim 1, wherein: The lower shell (2) is a hollow cylindrical structure, one end of the lower shell (2) is connected with the upper shell (1), and the other end of the lower shell (2) is connected with the bait tray (6).

4. A high-efficiency termite monitoring device according to claim 3, wherein: The lower shell (2) comprises a first cylinder (21) and a second cylinder (22), the diameter of the first cylinder (21) is larger than that of the second cylinder (22), one end of the first cylinder (21) is connected with the upper shell (1), the other end of the first cylinder (21) is connected with the second cylinder (22), and the other end of the second cylinder (22) is connected with the bait tray (6).

5. The high-efficiency termite monitoring device of claim 1, wherein: The bait tray (6) comprises a circular bottom support (61), a positioning ring (62) in the shape of a hollow ring is arranged in the middle of the bottom support (61), a plurality of bait areas (63) and ant entry areas (64) are arranged on the bottom support (61), a plurality of hollow grooves (65) are arranged in the ant entry areas (64), and a baffle (66) is arranged on the ant entry areas (64).

6. A high-efficiency termite monitoring device according to claim 5, wherein: The bait areas (63) and the ant entry areas (64) are arranged alternately on the bottom support (61).

7. A high-efficiency termite monitoring device according to claim 5, wherein: The grooves (65) comprise first grooves (651), second grooves (652) and third grooves (653), the first grooves (651), the second grooves (652) and the third grooves (653) are arranged in parallel, and the baffle (66) is arranged between the first grooves (651) and the second grooves (652).

8. A high-efficiency termite monitoring device according to claim 7, wherein: The baffle (66) is connected with one side of the first grooves (651).

9. The high-efficiency termite monitoring device of claim 1, wherein: The front-end sensors (4) comprise camera lenses (41), the camera lenses (41) are sleeved in the mounting holes (3), the camera lenses (41) are threadedly connected with lens seats (42), the bottom of the lens seat (42) is connected with a circuit board (44), the camera lenses (41) are electrically connected with the circuit board (44), one side of the circuit board (44) is electrically connected with an image sensor (43), the other side of the circuit board (44) is electrically connected with a connector (45), and the connector (45) is electrically connected with the data acquisition mainboard.

10. A high-efficiency termite monitoring device according to claim 9, wherein: The image sensor (43) is arranged in the lens seat (42).

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