Closed ant monitoring feeding box

By designing a closed ant monitoring and rearing box, and using a moving rod and a spring to control the opening and closing of the curtain, the problem of flexibly switching between observation and shading needs in the ant rearing box was solved, thereby improving the convenience of observation and the stability of the environment.

CN224055127UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-31XIAN INT UNIV
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-30
Publication Date
2026-03-31

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Technical Problem

Existing ant rearing boxes are difficult to switch flexibly between observation needs and light-blocking needs. Observation in transparent boxes is inconvenient, while observation in semi-transparent boxes is not flexible enough, which affects research efficiency.

Method used

Design a closed ant monitoring and rearing box. The opening and closing of the curtain is controlled by a moving rod and a spring. Combined with the top plate and protrusions, the environment can be adjusted to achieve flexible switching between observation and shading. The environment is kept stable by a limiting strip.

Benefits of technology

It improves the convenience and flexibility of observation work, meets different research needs, ensures environmental stability, and simplifies operating procedures.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of ant monitoring boxes, and discloses a closed type ant monitoring feeding box which comprises a base, the top of the base is fixedly connected with a supporting frame, the inner side of the top of the supporting frame is rotationally connected with a winding rod, and the outer wall of the winding rod is fixedly connected with a shielding curtain. The left end and the right end of the winding rod are each provided with a clockwork spring, one end of each clockwork spring is connected with the winding rod, the other end of each clockwork spring is connected with the supporting frame, the bottom of the shielding curtain is connected with the inner side of the bottom of the supporting frame through an inserting assembly, and a box body is arranged at the top of the base. According to the ant observation box, when ants need to be observed, a movable rod is pressed to compress a spring, a limiting block is moved out of a limiting groove, a clockwork spring drives a winding rod to rotate and wind an insertion block, the insertion block is quickly exposed out of the box body, a worker can conveniently observe, and after observation is finished, the insertion block is pulled down to be inserted into an insertion groove, the insertion block extrudes the limiting block to compress the spring, and the limiting groove is matched with the limiting block.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to ant monitoring box field especially relates to a closed ant monitoring and feeding box. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the field of biological science, ecology research and popular science education, ants, as the typical representative of social insects, their behavior patterns, group cooperation mechanisms and ecological adaptability are of great concern. Long-term monitoring and feeding of ants can help us better understand their biological characteristics, promote the development of related disciplines, and provide practical materials for environmental protection and popular science education.

[0003] Because the survival environment of ants has relatively strict conditions for light, most of the existing feeding boxes are transparent or translucent. Although the transparent feeding box is convenient for the staff to observe, it requires the staff to pay attention to the light. Although the translucent feeding box is suitable for the living habits of ants, it is not convenient for the staff to observe, resulting in that the observation method is not flexible and it is difficult to flexibly switch between observation needs and shading needs. To solve this technical problem, the present application provides a closed ant monitoring and feeding box. SUMMARY

[0004] The utility model discloses a closed ant monitoring and feeding box, when needing to observe ants, press the moving rod and compress the spring, make the limiting block remove the limiting groove, the clockwork spring drives the winding rod and rotates the winding plug block, exposes the box body quickly, and the staff is convenient to observe, after the observation, pull down the plug block and insert the plug block into the plug slot, the plug block extrudes the limiting block and compresses the spring, waits for the limiting groove and the matching of limiting block, and the spring restores the limit, ensures that the shade curtain shades, and the operation is simple and efficient, greatly improves the convenience and flexibility of observation work, the staff can easily change the survival environment of ants according to the experimental demand, satisfies different observation research purposes, and through setting up the limiting strip, the top plate can be effectively prevented from rotating downward at will, guarantee that the top plate keeps stable in the process of environmental regulation, maintains the stability of the environment in the box.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the utility model provides the following technical scheme:

[0006] A closed ant monitoring and feeding box, including the base, the top of base is fixedly connected with the support frame, the top inboard of support frame is rotatably connected with the winding rod, the outer wall of winding rod is fixedly connected with the shade curtain, the left and right two ends of winding rod all are provided with the clockwork spring, the one end of clockwork spring is connected with winding rod, the other end of clockwork spring is connected with support frame, the bottom of shade curtain is connected with the bottom inboard of support frame through the plug-in assembly, the top of base is provided with the box.

[0007] Furthermore, the plug-in assembly includes a plug block fixedly connected to the bottom of the curtain, a limiting groove is formed on the rear side of the plug block, a movable rod is slidably connected to the bottom of the support frame, a connecting plate is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the movable rod, and a limiting block is fixedly connected to the front side of the connecting plate.

[0008] Furthermore, a plurality of springs are provided on the rear side of the connecting plate, one end of the springs being connected to the connecting plate and the other end of the springs being connected to the support frame.

[0009] Furthermore, a slot is provided on the inner bottom side of the support frame, and the slot is located below the insert block.

[0010] Furthermore, a top plate and a protrusion are rotatably connected to the inner wall of the middle part of the box. A protrusion is fixedly connected to the top of the top plate and the protrusion on opposite sides. Multiple ventilation openings are provided on the top of the top plate and the protrusion.

[0011] Furthermore, a protruding strip is fixedly connected to the bottom outer wall of the insert block.

[0012] Furthermore, limit strips are fixedly connected to the inner walls of both the left and right ends of the base.

[0013] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] 1. In this utility model, when it is necessary to observe ants, press the moving rod to compress the spring, so that the limiting block moves out of the limiting groove. The spring drives the winding rod to rotate and wind up the insert, quickly exposing the box body for easy observation by the staff. After the observation is completed, pull down the insert and insert it into the slot. The insert squeezes the limiting block to compress the spring. When the limiting groove matches the limiting block, the spring returns to its limit position, ensuring that the curtain blocks light. The operation is simple and efficient, greatly improving the convenience and flexibility of the observation work.

[0015] 2. In this utility model, by setting a top plate and protrusions, it is convenient to adjust the environment inside the box. Staff can easily change the living environment of ants according to experimental needs to meet different observation and research purposes. By setting a limit strip, the top plate can be effectively prevented from rotating downwards at will, ensuring that the top plate remains stable during the environmental adjustment process and maintaining the stability of the environment inside the box. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a closed ant monitoring and rearing box proposed in this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the limiting strip of a closed ant monitoring and feeding box proposed in this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the limiting block of a closed ant monitoring and feeding box proposed in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the spring structure of a closed ant monitoring and feeding box proposed in this utility model.

[0020] Legend:

[0021] 1. Base; 2. Support frame; 3. Screen curtain; 4. Raised strip; 5. Moving rod; 6. Top plate; 7. Raised block; 8. Box body; 9. Insert block; 10. Limiting strip; 11. Limiting groove; 12. Slot; 13. Connecting plate; 14. Limiting block; 15. Spring; 16. Winding rod; 17. Clockwork spring. Detailed Implementation

[0022] 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.

[0023] Reference Figures 1-3This utility model provides an embodiment of a closed ant monitoring and rearing box, including a base 1 that supports the box body 8. A support frame 2 is fixedly connected to the top of the base 1. The support frame 2 is rectangular in shape. A winding rod 16 is rotatably connected to the inner side of the top of the support frame 2. A curtain 3 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the winding rod 16. The curtain 3 can be wound up by rotating the winding rod 16. Both ends of the winding rod 16 are provided with springs 17. When the curtain 3 is pulled, it can cause the winding rod 16 to rotate and press the springs 17. When the curtain 3 is released, the springs 17 return to their original position, thus allowing the curtain 3 to return to its original position. One end of the spring 17 is connected to the winding rod 16, and the other end is connected to the support frame 2. An insert 9 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the curtain 3. Insert 9 into slot 12. During insertion, insert 9 will push the limiting block 14 backward, thereby compressing the spring 15. When the limiting groove 11 on insert 9 matches the limiting block 14, the spring 15 will reset, pushing the limiting block 14 into the limiting groove 11, thus limiting insert 9. The limiting groove 11 is opened on the rear side of insert 9. The bottom of support frame 2 is slidably connected to a moving rod 5. The outer wall of the moving rod 5 is fixedly connected to a connecting plate 13. The front side of the connecting plate 13 is fixedly connected to the limiting block 14. By pressing the moving rod 5, the connecting plate 13 can be moved. The movement of the connecting plate 13 can move the limiting block 14, thereby removing the limiting block 14 from the limiting groove 11, so that insert 9 can be pulled out from slot 12. The top of base 1 is provided with a box 8. The outer wall of the box 8 is transparent, which makes it convenient for staff to observe the ants inside the box 8.

[0024] Reference Figures 2-4 The connecting plate 13 has multiple springs 15 on its rear side. One end of each spring 15 is connected to the connecting plate 13, and the other end is connected to the support frame 2. The springs 15 allow the limiting block 14 to automatically move into the limiting groove 11. The bottom inner side of the support frame 2 has a slot 12 located below the insert block 9. By inserting the insert block 9 into the slot 12 and limiting its position, the light-blocking effect of the curtain 3 is ensured. The inner wall of the middle part of the housing 8 is rotatably connected to a top plate 6 and a protrusion 7. The top of the top plate 6 and the protrusion 7 are fixedly connected to opposite sides. The protrusion 7 allows the operator to easily open the top plate 6. The top of the top plate 6 and the protrusion 7 have multiple ventilation openings. The bottom outer wall of the insert block 9 is fixedly connected to a protruding strip 4, which allows the operator to easily pull the curtain 3. The inner walls of the left and right ends of the base 1 are fixedly connected to limiting strips 10, which limit the top plate 6.

[0025] Working principle: First, place the box 8 on the base 1, located in the middle of the support frame 2. When it is necessary to observe the ants inside the box 8, press the moving rod 5 into the support frame 2, compressing the spring 15. Then, the moving rod 5 moves, causing the connecting plate 13 to move, which in turn moves the limiting block 14, causing the limiting block 14 to move out of the limiting groove 11. Afterward, the spring 17 returns to its original position, causing the winding rod 16 to rotate, thereby winding up the insert 9, thus exposing the box 8. This allows the staff to easily observe the ants inside the box 8. When the insertion block 9 is pulled down by the protrusion 4, it is inserted into the slot 12. The bottom of the insertion block 9 will press the limiting block 14 backward and compress the spring 15. When the limiting groove 11 on the insertion block 9 matches the limiting block 14, the spring 15 returns to its original position and pushes the limiting block 14 into the limiting groove 11, thereby limiting the insertion block 9 and ensuring that the curtain 3 can block light. The top plate 6 and the protrusion 7 on the top of the box 8 can be used to adjust the environment inside the box 8. The limiting strip 10 can prevent the top plate 6 from rotating downward.

[0026] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present 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 the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

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