Wild animal monitoring camera

Abstract

The utility model discloses a wild animal monitoring camera, which belongs to the technical field of wild animal monitoring, and comprises a camera body, a protective shell, a connecting assembly, a contact switch, a buzzer and a battery, the protective shell is sleeved on the outer side of the camera body, the connecting assembly is arranged between the protective shell and the camera body, the inner side wall of the protective shell is provided with a first chute, and the contact switch is arranged in the first chute. One side of the contact switch is inserted into the first sliding groove and slides along the first sliding groove, the other side of the contact switch makes contact with the side wall of the camera body, the two buzzers are installed at the upper end and the lower end of the protective shell respectively, a battery bin is formed in the outer side wall of the protective shell, the battery is inserted into the battery bin, and the contact switch, the buzzers and the battery are electrically connected. According to the wild animal monitoring camera, the camera body is prevented from being damaged by external impact or environmental erosion, the service life of the whole device is prolonged, and the wild animal monitoring camera is suitable for complex field monitoring scenes such as forests and grasslands.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of wildlife monitoring technology, and in particular to a wildlife monitoring camera. Background Technology

[0002] Wildlife monitoring cameras are devices specifically designed to monitor wildlife activity. These cameras are typically placed in areas frequented by wildlife, such as forests, grasslands, and rivers. They use infrared or motion sensors to detect animal activity, and automatically take photos or record videos when an animal enters the monitoring range. This equipment is extremely useful for studying wildlife behavior, population size, and distribution, and can also be used for wildlife conservation and management. Wildlife monitoring cameras play a vital role in wildlife research, nature conservation, and ecological studies. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a wildlife monitoring camera that avoids damage to the camera body due to external impacts or environmental erosion, extends the overall service life of the equipment, and is suitable for complex field monitoring scenarios such as forests and grasslands.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a wildlife monitoring camera, including a camera body, a protective shell, a connecting component, a contact switch, a buzzer, and a battery. The protective shell is fitted over the outside of the camera body, and the connecting component is disposed between the protective shell and the camera body. A first sliding groove is formed on the inner side wall of the protective shell. One side of the contact switch is inserted into the first sliding groove and slides along the first sliding groove, while the other side of the contact switch contacts the side wall of the camera body. Two buzzers are respectively installed at the upper and lower ends of the protective shell. A battery compartment is formed on the outer side wall of the protective shell, and the battery is inserted into the battery compartment. The contact switch, buzzer, and battery are electrically connected.

[0005] Preferably, a limit block is provided on the side wall of the contact switch, and a limit groove is provided on the side wall of the first slide. The other end of the limit block is inserted into the limit groove and slides along the limit groove. A first spring for resetting is inserted inside the limit groove. One end of the first spring is connected to the limit block, and the other end of the first spring is connected to the inner wall of the limit groove.

[0006] Preferably, the outer cover of the battery compartment is provided with a pressure cap, which is threadedly connected to the side wall of the battery compartment.

[0007] Preferably, the connecting assembly includes a sleeve, a rod, and a second spring. The sleeve is connected to the four corners of the inner wall of the protective housing. One end of the rod is inserted into the sleeve and connected to a stop block. The stop block slides along the inside of the sleeve. The other end of the rod is connected to the camera body. The second spring is inserted into the sleeve. One end of the second spring is connected to the stop block, and the other end of the second spring is connected to the inner wall of the sleeve.

[0008] Preferably, the protective housing has a collar attached to its side wall, and a strap for fixing the device in position is attached to the collar.

[0009] Preferably, the camera body includes an infrared fill light, a light sensor, and an infrared camera. The infrared fill light is installed on the upper part of the side wall of the camera body, the light sensor is installed inside the camera body, and the infrared camera is installed in the middle of the side wall of the camera body.

[0010] Preferably, the camera body also includes a display screen, buttons, and a camera cover. The display screen and buttons are installed on the lower part of the side wall of the camera body, and the camera cover is located on the lower part of the camera body.

[0011] Preferably, the camera cover is provided with a raised strip, and a second sliding groove is provided at the position where the side wall of the camera body contacts the raised strip, and the raised strip is inserted into the second sliding groove and slides along the second sliding groove.

[0012] Preferably, a positioning antenna for positioning is installed on the top left side of the camera body, a first through hole is opened on the top left side of the protective shell, and the positioning antenna passes through the first through hole; a wireless communication antenna for networking is installed on the top right side of the camera body, and a second through hole is opened on the top right side of the protective shell, and the wireless communication antenna passes through the second through hole.

[0013] Therefore, this utility model adopts the above-mentioned wildlife monitoring camera to avoid damage to the camera body due to external impact or environmental erosion, extend the overall service life of the equipment, and adapt to complex field monitoring scenarios such as forests and grasslands.

[0014] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the wildlife monitoring camera in this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the internal structure of the protective shell in this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is an enlarged view of point A in this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the specific structure of the connecting component in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the specific structure of the camera body in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 6 This is an enlarged view of point B in this utility model;

[0021] Figure 7 This is an enlarged view of point C in this utility model.

[0022] Figure Labels

[0023] 1. Camera body; 2. Protective shell; 3. Contact switch; 4. Buzzer; 5. Battery; 6. First slide groove; 7. Battery compartment; 8. Limiting block; 9. Limiting groove; 10. First spring; 11. Pressure cover; 12. Sleeve; 13. Insert rod; 14. Second spring; 15. Stop block; 16. Ring; 17. Strap; 18. Infrared fill light; 19. Light sensor; 20. Infrared camera; 21. Display screen; 22. Button; 23. Camera cover; 24. Raised strip; 25. Second slide groove; 26. Positioning antenna; 27. First perforation; 28. Wireless communication antenna; 29. ​​Second perforation. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0025] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in this utility model shall have the ordinary meaning understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this utility model pertains. The terms "first," "second," and similar terms used in this utility model do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components. Terms such as "comprising" or "including" mean that the element or object preceding the word encompasses the elements or objects listed following the word and their equivalents, without excluding other elements or objects. Terms such as "connected" or "linked" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but can include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. Terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are used only to indicate relative positional relationships; when the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0026] like Figures 1-3As shown, a wildlife monitoring camera includes a camera body 1, a protective shell 2, a connecting component, a contact switch 3, a buzzer 4, and a battery 5. The protective shell 2 is fitted over the camera body 1. The connecting component is positioned between the protective shell 2 and the camera body 1. A first groove 6 is formed on the inner side wall of the protective shell 2. One side of the contact switch 3 is inserted into the first groove 6 and slides along the first groove 6. The other side of the contact switch 3 contacts the side wall of the camera body 1. Preferably, the contact switch 3 is made of rubber. Two buzzers 4 are respectively installed at the upper and lower ends of the protective shell 2. A battery compartment 7 is formed on the outer side wall of the protective shell 2. The battery 5 is inserted into the battery compartment 7. The contact switch 3, buzzer 4, and... The batteries 5 are electrically connected, specifically as follows: a protective shell 2 is fitted on the outside of the camera body 1, and a connecting component is provided between the protective shell 2 and the camera body 1. A first groove 6 is opened on the inner side wall of the protective shell 2. One side of the contact switch 3 is inserted into the first groove 6 and slides along the first groove 6. The other side of the contact switch 3 is in contact with the side wall of the camera body 1. Buzzers 4 are respectively installed at the upper and lower ends of the protective shell 2. A battery compartment 7 is opened on the outer side wall of the protective shell 2. The battery 5 is inserted into the battery compartment 7. The buzzer 4 is electrically connected to the battery 5 and the contact switch 3 respectively, and the contact switch 3 is electrically connected to the battery 5. The three are connected in series to form a closed circuit.

[0027] The contact switch 3 has a limit block 8 on its side wall and a limit groove 9 on its side wall. The other end of the limit block 8 is inserted into the limit groove 9 and slides along the limit groove 9. A first spring 10 for resetting is inserted inside the limit groove 9. One end of the first spring 10 is connected to the limit block 8 and the other end of the first spring 10 is connected to the inner wall of the limit groove 9. Specifically, the limit block 8 and the contact switch 3 are integrally formed. The side wall of the first slide groove 6 has four limit grooves 9 evenly spaced and connected to the first slide groove 6. The other end of the limit block 8 is inserted into the limit groove 9 and slides along the limit groove 9. A first spring 10 for resetting is inserted inside the limit groove 9. One end of the first spring 10 is bonded to the limit block 8 and the other end of the first spring 10 is bonded to the inner wall of the limit groove 9.

[0028] The outer cover of the battery compartment 7 is provided with a pressure cover 11. Preferably, the pressure cover 11 is made of PP plastic. The pressure cover 11 is threadedly connected to the side wall of the battery compartment 7. Specifically, the outer cover of the battery compartment 7 is provided with a pressure cover 11. The side wall of the pressure cover 11 has external threads, and the side wall of the battery compartment 7 has internal threads. The pressure cover 11 is threadedly connected to the internal threads of the side wall of the battery compartment 7 through the external threads. A waterproof sealing ring is provided at the contact part between the pressure cover 11 and the protective shell 2.

[0029] like Figure 4As shown, the connecting assembly includes a sleeve 12, a rod 13, and a second spring 14. The sleeve 12 is connected to the four corners of the inner wall of the protective housing 2. One end of the rod 13 is inserted into the sleeve 12 and connected to a stop block 15. The stop block 15 slides along the inside of the sleeve 12. The other end of the rod 13 is connected to the camera body 1. The second spring 14 is inserted into the sleeve 12. One end of the second spring 14 is connected to the stop block 15, and the other end of the second spring 14 is connected to the inner wall of the sleeve 12. Specifically, the sleeve 12 is connected to the four corners of the inner wall of the protective housing 2. One end of the rod 13 is inserted into the sleeve 12, and the part of the rod 13 inserted into the sleeve 12 is connected to the stop block 15. The stop block 15 slides along the inside of the sleeve 12. The other end of the rod 13 is connected to the camera body 1. The second spring 14 is inserted into the sleeve 12. One end of the second spring 14 is attached to the stop block 15, and the other end of the second spring 14 is attached to the inner wall of the sleeve 12.

[0030] The protective housing 2 has a collar 16 connected to its side wall, and a strap 17 for fixing the position of the equipment is connected to the collar 16. Preferably, the strap 17 is made of nylon and is connected with Velcro. Specifically, the left and right side walls of the protective housing 2 are connected to collars 16, and straps 17 are tied to the collars 16 to fix the position of the equipment.

[0031] like Figures 5-7 As shown, the camera body 1 includes an infrared fill light 18, a light sensor 19, and an infrared camera 20. The infrared fill light 18 is installed on the upper side wall of the camera body 1, the light sensor 19 is installed inside the camera body 1, and the infrared camera 20 is installed in the middle of the side wall of the camera body 1. Specifically, the infrared fill light 18 is installed on the upper side wall of the camera body 1, the light sensor 19 is installed inside the camera body 1, and the infrared camera 20 is installed in the middle of the side wall of the camera body 1. The light sensor 19 can sense the ambient light intensity in real time. When the light is insufficient, it automatically triggers the infrared fill light 18 to turn on, providing supplementary light for the infrared camera 20. The infrared camera 20 does not output visible light when shooting, so as to avoid disturbing wild animals, while clearly capturing images of animal activities at night.

[0032] The camera body 1 also includes a display screen 21, buttons 22, and a camera cover 23. The display screen 21 and buttons 22 are installed on the lower side wall of the camera body 1, and the camera cover 23 is installed on the lower part of the camera body 1. Specifically, the display screen 21 and buttons 22 are installed on the lower side wall of the camera body 1, and the camera cover 23 is installed on the lower part of the camera body 1. The display screen 21 and buttons 22 allow for on-site viewing of captured images and adjustment of monitoring parameters. Equipment debugging and preliminary data verification can be completed without connecting to a computer, reducing the amount of equipment carried by field workers and improving on-site operation efficiency. The camera cover 23 can protect the display screen 21 and buttons 22 from scratches and dust contamination, extending the life of vulnerable parts.

[0033] The camera cover 23 is provided with a protrusion 24. A second groove 25 is provided at the position where the side wall of the camera body 1 contacts the protrusion 24. The protrusion 24 is inserted into the second groove 25 and slides along the second groove 25. Specifically, the protrusion 24 and the camera cover 23 are integrally formed. A second groove 25 is provided at the position where the side wall of the camera body 1 contacts the protrusion 24. The protrusion 24 is inserted into the second groove 25 and slides along the second groove 25.

[0034] A positioning antenna 26 for location tracking is installed on the top left side of the camera body 1. A first perforation 27 is provided on the top left side of the protective shell 2, through which the positioning antenna 26 passes. A wireless communication antenna 28 for networking is installed on the top right side of the camera body 1. A second perforation 29 is provided on the top right side of the protective shell 2, through which the wireless communication antenna 28 passes. Specifically, the positioning antenna 26 is installed on the top left side of the camera body 1. The positioning antenna 26 can obtain the device's geographical location in real time, preventing the camera from being lost due to complex field environments and facilitating the retrieval of the device by operators. The top left side of the protective shell 2... A first perforation 27 is provided, through which a positioning antenna 26 passes. A waterproof sealing ring is affixed to the side wall of the first perforation 27. A wireless communication antenna 28 is installed on the right side of the top of the camera body 1. The wireless communication antenna 28 can realize real-time remote transmission of monitoring data, eliminating the need for manual on-site card removal periodically. It is especially suitable for remote monitoring areas, reducing labor costs. At the same time, it can obtain the equipment status in a timely manner, improving the real-time performance and management efficiency of monitoring work. A second perforation 29 is provided on the right side of the top of the protective shell 2, through which the wireless communication antenna 28 passes. A waterproof sealing ring is affixed to the side wall of the second perforation 29.

[0035] Working principle: The device is first fixed to the field monitoring position by the straps 17 on the two side collars 16 of the protective shell 2. The protective shell 2 is elastically connected to the camera body 1 through the connecting components at the four corners. When the camera body 1 is subjected to force, the plug 13 drives the stop 15 to slide along the sleeve 12. The second spring 14 can buffer the impact of external force to protect the camera body 1. At the same time, the camera cover 23 at the bottom of the protective shell 2 slides and closes with the second slide groove 25 of the camera body 1 through the protrusion 24, protecting the display screen 21 and the buttons 22 from scratches and dust contamination. The battery 5 is installed in the battery compartment 7 on the outside of the protective shell 2 to power the contact switch 3 and the buzzer 4. The three are connected in series to form a closed circuit. One side of the contact switch 3 slides along the first slide groove 6 on the inner side wall of the protective shell 2, and the other side is in contact with the side wall of the camera body 1. If there is an abnormal relative displacement between the camera body 1 and the protective shell 2, the contact switch 3 triggers the buzzer 4 to sound an alarm. The infrared supplement light 18 on the upper side wall, the infrared camera 20 in the middle, and the internal light sensor 19 work together. The light sensor 19 senses the ambient light intensity in real time. When the light is insufficient, it automatically triggers the infrared supplement light 18 to provide supplementary light for the infrared camera 20, ensuring clear capture of animal activity images at night. The display screen 21 and buttons 22 on the lower side wall allow for on-site viewing of captured images and adjustment of monitoring parameters. Debugging and preliminary data verification can be completed without connecting to a computer, improving the efficiency of field operations. The positioning antenna 26 on the top left of the camera body 1 passes through the first perforation 27 of the protective shell 2, which can obtain the device's geographical location in real time to prevent loss in the wild. The wireless communication antenna 28 on the top right of the camera body 1 passes through the second perforation 29, which enables remote real-time transmission of monitoring data. There is no need for manual on-site card retrieval periodically, reducing the labor cost of monitoring in remote areas. At the same time, it is convenient to grasp the device status in a timely manner and improve the efficiency of monitoring management.

[0036] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and not to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can still be made to the technical solution of this utility model, and these modifications or equivalent substitutions cannot cause the modified technical solution to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model.

Claims

1. A wildlife monitoring camera, characterized by: The utility model provides a camera, including camera body, protective housing, connecting component, contact switch, buzzer and battery, the protective housing is sleeved in the outside of camera body, the connecting component is arranged between the protective housing and the camera body, the inside wall of protective housing is equipped with first sliding slot, one side of contact switch inserts the inside of first sliding slot and slides along first sliding slot, the other side of contact switch and the side wall of camera body are in contact, two buzzers are installed on the upper and lower ends of protective housing respectively, the outside wall of protective housing is equipped with battery compartment, the battery inserts the inside of battery compartment, and the contact switch, buzzer and battery are electrically connected.

2. A wildlife monitoring camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side wall of contact switch is provided with a limiting block, the side wall of first sliding slot is provided with a limiting groove, the other end of limiting block is inserted into the inside of limiting groove and slides along limiting groove, a first spring for resetting is inserted into the inside of limiting groove, one end of first spring is connected with limiting block, and the other end of first spring is connected with the inner wall of limiting groove.

3. The wildlife monitoring camera of claim 1, wherein: The outside cover of battery compartment is provided with a gland, and the gland is threadedly connected with the side wall of battery compartment.

4. The wildlife monitoring camera of claim 1, wherein: The connecting component includes a sleeve, a plug rod and a second spring, the sleeve is connected to the inner side wall of the protective housing at four corners, one end of the plug rod is inserted into the inside of the sleeve and connected with a stop block, the stop block slides along the inside of the sleeve, the other end of the plug rod is connected with the camera body, the second spring is inserted into the inside of the sleeve, one end of the second spring is connected with the stop block, and the other end of the second spring is connected with the inner wall of the sleeve.

5. The wildlife monitoring camera of claim 1, wherein: The side wall of the protective housing is connected with a sleeve ring, and a bandage for fixing the position of the device is connected to the sleeve ring.

6. The wildlife monitoring camera of claim 1, wherein: The camera body includes an infrared fill light, a light sensor and an infrared camera, the infrared fill light is installed on the upper part of the side wall of the camera body, the light sensor is installed in the inside of the camera body, and the infrared camera is installed on the middle part of the side wall of the camera body.

7. A wildlife monitoring camera according to claim 6, characterized in that: The camera body further includes a display screen, a key and a camera cover, the display screen and the key are installed on the lower part of the side wall of the camera body, and the camera cover covers the lower part of the camera body.

8. A wildlife monitoring camera according to claim 7, characterized in that: The camera cover is provided with a convex strip, the side wall of the camera body is provided with a second sliding slot at the position in contact with the convex strip, the convex strip is inserted into the inside of the second sliding slot and slides along the second sliding slot.

9. The wildlife monitoring camera of claim 7, wherein: A positioning antenna for positioning is installed on the left top end of the camera body, a first perforation is formed on the left top end of the protective housing, the positioning antenna penetrates through the first perforation, a wireless communication antenna for networking is installed on the right top end of the camera body, a second perforation is formed on the right top end of the protective housing, and the wireless communication antenna penetrates through the second perforation.

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