Termite monitoring, inducing and treating integrated device

Abstract

The utility model relates to a termite monitoring, inducing and treating integrated device, which solves the problem of poor termite monitoring and killing effects caused by information transmission lag and poor environmental adaptability of equipment in the existing termite monitoring and killing technology, and adopts the technical scheme that a shell comprises an upper cover and a shell body which are detachably connected, and a through hole is formed in the side wall of the shell body; the monitoring module is arranged in the shell and used for collecting image information of the termites in real time; the signal transmission module is arranged outside the shell, is connected with the monitoring module and is used for wirelessly transmitting the monitoring data to an external upper computer; the killing module is arranged in the shell and can release an ant killing agent; and the inducing structure is bait for inducing termites and is arranged at the inner bottom of the shell.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of termite detection technology, specifically to an integrated device for termite monitoring and treatment. Background Technology

[0002] Termites are a highly social group of insects, widely distributed in tropical, subtropical, and some temperate regions, with over 3,000 known species worldwide. They primarily feed on cellulose and are extremely destructive to wooden structures, crops, and irrigation systems. Statistics show that direct economic losses due to termite infestation reach tens of billions of US dollars annually worldwide. Irrigation projects (such as reservoirs and dams), due to their persistently damp environments, are high-risk areas for termite infestation.

[0003] Traditional termite monitoring and control techniques mainly include chemical barrier methods, bait stake methods, and manual inspection methods. Chemical barrier methods create a protective barrier by injecting long-lasting insecticides around the foundation, but this carries the risk of soil and groundwater contamination and has a limited effective period (typically 5-8 years). Bait stake methods rely on regularly replacing the baited stakes, requiring frequent manual checks and replenishment, making them inefficient and unable to provide real-time monitoring. Furthermore, existing underground monitoring devices mostly employ a closed structure, which, while buryable, has the following significant drawbacks:

[0004] Information transmission lag: The device lacks a wireless transmission module, requiring periodic excavation to check for termite activity, leading to delayed termite detection. Repeated excavation can also damage the stability of the dam structure, increasing the risk of leakage. Poor environmental adaptability: The device is not well-sealed, and water accumulation in humid environments can cause bait (such as pine sticks) to mold and become ineffective. At the same time, traditional antenna signals suffer severe attenuation during underground transmission, making it impossible to guarantee data transmission. Low control precision: Relying on manual assessment of the termite infestation level and manual spraying of pesticides can easily lead to over-application or missed areas, increasing the environmental burden and reducing control efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] This invention provides an integrated termite monitoring and control device, which solves the problem of poor termite monitoring and control effects caused by information transmission delays and poor environmental adaptability of existing termite monitoring and control technologies.

[0006] The technical solution of this utility model includes:

[0007] The housing includes a detachably connected top cover and a housing, the housing having through holes in its sidewalls;

[0008] A monitoring module, located inside the outer casing, is used to collect image information of termites in real time;

[0009] The signal transmission module, located outside the housing and connected to the monitoring module, is used to wirelessly transmit monitoring data to an external host computer.

[0010] The extermination module, located inside the outer shell, is capable of releasing ant-killing agents;

[0011] The lure structure, including bait to attract termites, is disposed at the bottom of the shell.

[0012] Preferably, the upper outer side of the housing is provided with an annular boss, and the lower part of the upper cover is folded outward to form a flange. Both the annular boss and the flange structure of the upper cover are provided with multiple connecting holes, and the connecting holes on the annular boss and the flange structure correspond one-to-one. The upper cover and the housing are locked and fixed by cable ties inserted in the connecting holes.

[0013] Preferably, the inner side of the upper cover is provided with three positioning posts, and each positioning post is fixed with a set of L-shaped brackets. The horizontal section of the L-shaped brackets is fixedly connected to the positioning post by screws. The vertical section of one set of L-shaped brackets is equipped with a monitoring module, and the vertical sections of the other two sets of L-shaped brackets are equipped with extermination modules.

[0014] Preferably, the monitoring module includes an integrated camera, a supplementary light, and a battery. The monitoring module is fixed to the vertical section of the L-shaped bracket. The camera's shooting direction is towards the bait in the lure structure. The supplementary light is located on one side of the camera. The battery powers the camera and the supplementary light.

[0015] Preferably, the extermination module includes an integrated storage tank, a solenoid valve, and a battery. The extermination module is fixed to the vertical section of the L-shaped bracket. A nozzle is provided at the bottom of the storage tank, and the spraying range of the nozzle covers the inducing structure. The solenoid valve is powered by the battery inside the extermination module.

[0016] Preferably, the signal transmission module includes a transmitting antenna and a signal line. The transmitting antenna is fixed to the surface of the upper cover by a magnetic fixing device. A groove is provided in the center of the top of the upper cover, and a wire outlet groove is opened on the upper end face of the housing. One end of the signal line is connected to the transmitting antenna, and the other end passes through the wire outlet groove at the upper end of the housing and enters the housing to connect with the camera of the monitoring module.

[0017] Preferably, the magnetic fixing device includes a magnet and a metal plate at the bottom of the transmitting antenna that matches the magnet. The magnet is fixed to the central groove of the upper cover by screws, and the transmitting antenna is fixed to the top of the upper cover by magnetic attraction.

[0018] Preferably, the lure structure includes multiple bait slots arranged side by side on the bottom surface of the shell, pine strips are placed in the bait slots, and a drainage hole is provided on one side wall of the bait slot, which connects the bait slot to the external space of the shell; a long through hole penetrating the bottom of the shell is provided between adjacent bait slots.

[0019] Preferably, the through hole in the side wall of the housing is an enticing hole, and the enticing hole is an elongated hole.

[0020] Preferably, a connecting device is provided between the monitoring module and the extermination module and the corresponding L-shaped bracket. The connecting device includes a first connecting member and a second connecting member. The first connecting member is fixedly connected to the corresponding monitoring module and the extermination module respectively. The first connecting member has a threaded hole. The vertical section of the L-shaped bracket has an installation hole. One end of the second connecting member is a threaded rod. The threaded rod passes through the installation hole on the vertical section of the L-shaped bracket and forms a threaded connection with the threaded hole on the first connecting member.

[0021] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0022] 1. The monitoring module collects real-time images of termite activity and combines them with data transmission from the host computer to achieve remote monitoring; the extermination module accurately releases pesticides based on the monitoring results, forming a closed loop of "attracting-monitoring-extermination", which significantly improves the timeliness and targeting of termite control.

[0023] 2. The device adopts a modular structure, and the outer shell is designed to be detachable with cable ties for easy and quick disassembly and maintenance; the monitoring and elimination modules are fixed by L-shaped brackets and threaded connection devices, supporting independent replacement or upgrades and reducing maintenance costs; the magnetic antenna and independent battery design simplify the installation process and ensure long-term stable operation.

[0024] 3. The elongated attracting holes on the side wall of the shell and the pine bait trough at the bottom form a multi-layered attracting structure, which enhances the termite gathering effect; the drainage hole design avoids water accumulation in the internal environment and extends the life of the bait; the supplementary light ensures the accuracy of monitoring in dark environments and adapts to complex site conditions, thereby enhancing the environmental adaptability of the device. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the upper cover structure provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 Overall sectional view provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the housing provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the bottom of the housing from another angle, provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 6A cross-sectional view of the bottom of the housing provided for an embodiment of this utility model.

[0031] The attached figures are labeled as follows:

[0032] 1. Housing; 2. Top cover; 3. Cable outlet; 4. Screw; 5. Magnet; 6. Transmitting antenna; 7. Signal cable; 8. Camera; 9. Liquid storage tank; 10. Nozzle; 11. Positioning post; 12. L-shaped bracket; 13. Connecting device; 14. Connecting hole; 15. Cable tie; 16. Lure hole; 17. Bait trough; 18. Pine strip; 19. Through hole; 20. Drain hole. Detailed Implementation

[0033] To facilitate understanding of this application, a more complete description will be provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate embodiments of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that the disclosure of this application will be thorough and complete.

[0034] like Figure 1-3 As shown, an integrated termite monitoring and control device includes a detachably connected top cover 2 and a housing 1, with through holes on the side wall of the housing 1; a monitoring module, located inside the housing, for real-time acquisition of termite image information; a signal transmission module, located outside the housing and connected to the monitoring module, for wirelessly transmitting monitoring data to an external host computer; a killing module, located inside the housing, capable of releasing termite-killing agents; and an attraction structure, including bait to attract termites, located at the bottom of the housing 1.

[0035] In this embodiment, to ensure the sealing of the device, an annular boss is provided on the upper outer side of the housing 1, and the lower part of the upper cover 2 is folded outward to form a flange. Both the annular boss and the flange structure of the upper cover 2 are provided with multiple connecting holes 14, and the connecting holes 14 on the annular boss and the flange structure correspond one-to-one. The upper cover 2 and the housing 1 are locked and fixed by cable ties 15 inserted in the connecting holes.

[0036] The inner side of the top cover 2 is provided with three positioning posts 11. Each positioning post 11 is fixed with a set of L-shaped brackets 12. The horizontal section of the L-shaped brackets 12 is fixedly connected to the positioning post 11 by screws. The vertical section of one set of L-shaped brackets 12 is used to install the monitoring module, and the vertical sections of the other two sets of L-shaped brackets 12 are used to install the extermination module. A connecting device 13 is also provided between the monitoring module and the extermination module and the corresponding L-shaped bracket 12. The connecting device 13 includes a first connecting member and a second connecting member. The first connecting member is fixedly connected to the side wall of the corresponding monitoring module and extermination module, respectively. The first connecting member has a threaded hole, and the vertical section of the L-shaped bracket 12 has an installation hole. One end of the second connecting member is a threaded rod, which passes through the installation hole on the vertical section of the L-shaped bracket 12 and forms a threaded connection with the threaded hole on the first connecting member.

[0037] In this embodiment, the monitoring module includes an integrated camera 8, a supplementary light, and a battery (preferably CB75D). The monitoring module is fixed to the vertical section of the L-shaped bracket 12. The camera 8 is positioned to shoot towards the bait inside the lure structure. The supplementary light is located on one side of the camera 8. The monitoring module has an independent built-in battery to power the camera 8 and the supplementary light. The extermination module includes an integrated storage tank 9, a solenoid valve (preferably AIM DC5M25), and an electromagnetic valve. The storage tank 9 is fixed to the vertical section of the L-shaped bracket 12. A nozzle 10 is located at the bottom of the storage tank 9. The spraying range of the nozzle 10 covers the lure structure. The solenoid valve is powered by the battery inside the extermination module.

[0038] The signal transmission module includes a transmitting antenna 6 and a signal line 7. The transmitting antenna 6 is fixed to the surface of the upper cover 2 by a magnetic fixing device. A groove is provided in the center of the top of the upper cover 2. A wire outlet groove 3 is opened on the upper end face of the housing 1. One end of the signal line 7 is connected to the transmitting antenna 6, and the other end passes through the wire outlet groove 3 at the upper end of the housing 1 and enters the housing 1 to connect with the camera of the monitoring module. The magnetic fixing device includes a magnet 5 and a metal piece at the bottom of the transmitting antenna 6 that matches the magnet 5. The magnet 5 is fixed to the center groove of the upper cover 2 by screws 4. The transmitting antenna 6 is fixed to the top of the upper cover 2 by magnetic attraction.

[0039] like Figure 4-6 As shown, the lure structure includes multiple bait slots 17 arranged side by side on the bottom surface of the shell 1. Pine wood strips 18 are placed in the bait slots 17. A drain hole 20 is provided on one side wall of the bait slot, which connects the bait slot to the external space of the shell. A long through hole 19 penetrating the bottom of the shell is provided between adjacent bait slots.

[0040] The through hole on the side wall of the housing 1 is an enticing hole 16, which is an elongated hole.

[0041] When installing the device for the first time: if the top cover 2 is not fixed (if it is fixed, the cable ties 15 in the four corner connection holes 14 of the top cover can be removed before opening the top cover), the top cover 2 can be opened directly, the L-shaped bracket 12 can be fixed to the bottom of the top cover 2 with screws, the camera 8 and the liquid storage tank 9 can be clipped onto the first connector, after adjusting the angle between the camera 8 and the nozzle 10, the second connector passes through the L-shaped bracket and is threaded to the first connector to achieve a tight installation of the camera 8 and the liquid storage tank 9, and finally the pine strip 18 is inserted into the bait tank 17.

[0042] After the bottom of the top cover 2 is installed, the transmitting antenna 6 connected to the camera 8 is pulled through the cable outlet 3 on the side of the top cover 2 to the outside of the housing 1. The signal receiving end of the transmitting antenna 6 is placed in the magnet 5 in the central groove of the top cover 2 and fixed. Finally, the top cover 2 is fixed with cable ties 15 through the through hole 14.

[0043] After installation, the device can be buried in important locations such as dams and reservoirs where termites need to be controlled, and used for termite monitoring and extermination.

[0044] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: After the device is assembled and put into use in the target scene, termites are attracted by the pine strip 18. The termites enter the device through the attraction hole 16 and the through hole 19. The termites gnaw on the pine strip 18. The camera 8 takes pictures of the pine strip 18 at regular intervals and transmits the pictures to the host computer through the signal enhancement of the transmitting antenna 6. The host computer system analyzes the pictures to determine whether there are termites on the pine strip 18, and classifies the termite infestation according to the affected area of ​​the pine strip 18. After reaching a certain level, the host computer controls the solenoid valve to draw the termite-killing medicine in the storage tank and sprays it onto the pine strip 18 through the nozzle 10 to accurately kill the termites. It should be further noted that: one spray will spray out all the liquid in the storage tank. Therefore, in this embodiment, two storage tanks are installed, which can be triggered twice for spraying. In this embodiment, the process of the camera acquiring image information and transmitting the image information data outward through the antenna, and the control process of the solenoid valve controlling the spraying of the agent by the nozzle of the liquid storage tank, are all existing technologies and are not protected by this application, so they will not be described in detail here.

[0045] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. 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

1. A termite monitoring and control integrated device, characterized in that, include: The housing includes a detachably connected top cover and a housing, the housing having through holes in its sidewalls; A monitoring module, located inside the outer casing, is used to collect image information of termites in real time; The signal transmission module, located outside the housing and connected to the monitoring module, is used to wirelessly transmit monitoring data to an external host computer. The extermination module, located inside the outer shell, is capable of releasing ant-killing agents; The lure structure, including bait to attract termites, is disposed at the bottom of the shell.

2. The integrated termite monitoring and control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper outer side of the shell is provided with an annular boss, and the lower part of the upper cover is folded outward to form a flange. Both the annular boss and the flange structure of the upper cover are provided with multiple connecting holes, and the connecting holes on the annular boss and the flange structure correspond one-to-one. The upper cover and the shell are locked and fixed by cable ties inserted in the connecting holes.

3. The termite monitoring and control integrated device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner side of the top cover is provided with three positioning posts, and each positioning post is fixed with a set of L-shaped brackets. The horizontal section of the L-shaped brackets is fixedly connected to the positioning post by screws. The vertical section of one set of L-shaped brackets is equipped with a monitoring module, and the vertical sections of the other two sets of L-shaped brackets are equipped with extermination modules.

4. The integrated termite monitoring and control device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The monitoring module includes an integrated camera, a supplementary light, and a battery. The monitoring module is fixed to the vertical section of the L-shaped bracket. The camera is pointing towards the bait in the lure structure. The supplementary light is located on one side of the camera. The battery powers the camera and the supplementary light.

5. The integrated termite monitoring and control device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The extermination module includes an integrated storage tank, a solenoid valve, and a battery. The extermination module is fixed to the vertical section of an L-shaped bracket. A nozzle is provided at the bottom of the storage tank, and the spraying range of the nozzle covers the inducing structure. The solenoid valve is powered by the battery inside the extermination module.

6. The integrated termite monitoring and control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The signal transmission module includes a transmitting antenna and a signal line. The transmitting antenna is fixed to the surface of the upper cover by a magnetic fixing device. A groove is provided in the center of the top of the upper cover, and a wire outlet groove is opened on the upper end face of the housing. One end of the signal line is connected to the transmitting antenna, and the other end passes through the wire outlet groove on the upper end of the housing and enters the housing to connect with the camera of the monitoring module.

7. The integrated termite monitoring and control device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The magnetic fixing device includes a magnet and a metal plate at the bottom of the transmitting antenna that matches the magnet. The magnet is fixed to the central groove of the upper cover by screws, and the transmitting antenna is fixed to the top of the upper cover by magnetic attraction.

8. The termite monitoring and control integrated device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lure structure includes multiple bait slots arranged side by side on the bottom surface of the shell. Pine strips are placed in the bait slots. A drainage hole is provided on one side wall of the bait slot, which connects the bait slot to the external space of the shell. A long through hole penetrating the bottom of the shell is provided between adjacent bait slots.

9. The integrated termite monitoring and control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The through hole on the side wall of the shell is an enticing hole, and the enticing hole is an elongated hole.

10. The integrated termite monitoring and control device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The monitoring module and the extermination module are also provided with a connecting device between them and the corresponding L-shaped bracket. The connecting device includes a first connecting member and a second connecting member. The first connecting member is fixedly connected to the corresponding monitoring module and the extermination module respectively. The first connecting member has a threaded hole. The vertical section of the L-shaped bracket has an installation hole. One end of the second connecting member is a threaded rod. The threaded rod passes through the installation hole on the vertical section of the L-shaped bracket and forms a threaded connection with the threaded hole on the first connecting member.

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