Minimally invasive ant nest peeping instrument

Abstract

The utility model relates to a minimally invasive ant nest peeping instrument which comprises a conical head, a connecting piece internally provided with a containing cavity and an extension rod of a cylindrical structure. The front end of the front connector is detachably connected with the tail of the conical head, the tail end of the rear connector is detachably connected with the front end of the extension rod, and the rear connector is of a cylindrical structure. A transparent light-transmitting piece of a cylindrical structure is arranged between the front connector and the rear connector, wherein the two ends of the transparent light-transmitting piece are correspondingly connected to the front connector and the rear connector. The rear connector is provided with an endoscope probe which is located in the light-transmitting piece and can adjust the steering angle. The inner surface of the light-transmitting part is a surface of a moth-eye nano structure; and the tail end of the extension rod is detachably connected with a handle. The endoscope probe can be conveniently inserted into soil for use, the utilization rate of light in the soil is ensured, and the imaging effect of the endoscope probe is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ant nest detection technology, and in particular to a minimally invasive ant nest viewing device. Background Technology

[0002] Termites are a common social pest that feeds mainly on cellulose. They pose a significant threat to dikes and buildings, often building nests and tunnels inside dikes, which can reduce the structural strength of the dikes and, in severe cases, even lead to dam collapse, thus seriously threatening people's lives and property.

[0003] At present, the detection of ant nests still mainly relies on traditional methods such as digging and probing. Digging requires excavating a large area of ​​the dam surface, which causes significant damage to the dam structure. Probing mainly relies on the feel of the probe as it is pressed into the soil and the smell left on the probe to determine whether an ant nest exists. The accuracy of the detection is directly proportional to the practical experience of the technicians, and it is highly dependent on personal experience.

[0004] With the development of technology, people have designed minimally invasive ant nest viewing devices to detect ant nests. These devices use a stake inserted into the soil, with a camera installed inside the head of the stake for detection. However, in existing viewing devices, after the camera is inserted into the soil along with the stake, the camera experiences light scattering and glare due to the influence of the stake wall, resulting in blurry and poor image quality. Moreover, in existing viewing devices, the camera and the head of the stake are fixed as one piece. The head of the stake is the first part to come into contact with the soil when it is inserted. As it goes deeper into the soil, the head of the stake is subjected to different forces and is a component that is easily damaged during use. When the head of the stake is damaged and needs to be repaired or replaced, the camera needs to be reinstalled, which is inconvenient for use. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing methods, this invention provides a minimally invasive ant nest viewing device.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: a minimally invasive ant nest viewing instrument, including a conical head, a connector with an internal accommodating cavity, and a cylindrical extension rod; the connector includes a front connector that is detachably connected to the tail of the conical head, and a cylindrical rear connector that is detachably connected to the front of the extension rod; a transparent cylindrical light-transmitting element is provided between the front and rear connectors, with its two ends correspondingly connected to the front and rear connectors; an endoscope probe that is located inside the light-transmitting element and can adjust its turning angle is provided on the rear connector; the inner surface of the light-transmitting element is a surface with a moth-eye nanostructure; and a handle is detachably connected to the tail of the extension rod.

[0007] Preferably, the rear connector is also provided with a snake-bone tube connected to the endoscope probe, and the endoscope probe is also connected with a traction rope; the handle is provided with a steering adjustment mechanism connected to the traction rope for adjusting the steering angle of the endoscope probe.

[0008] Preferably, the steering adjustment mechanism includes a rotating shaft that passes through the handle and an adjustment knob connected to the outer end of the rotating shaft. The traction rope includes two traction ropes connected to the inner end of the rotating shaft, and the two traction ropes are symmetrically arranged in the radial direction of the rotating shaft.

[0009] Preferably, the front connector is threaded to the tapered head at the front end, and the rear connector is threaded to the extension rod at the rear end. A connecting rod is provided between the front connector and the rear connector, with its two ends corresponding to the front connector and the rear connector.

[0010] Preferably, both the front connector and the rear connector have slots on their side walls, and the light-transmitting element has protruding feet that can be matched and engaged in the slots.

[0011] Preferably, the endoscope probe is an infrared endoscope probe.

[0012] Preferably, multiple extension rods are provided, and the multiple extension rods can be connected sequentially by threads.

[0013] Preferably, the rear connector is equipped with a sensor for detecting one or more characteristics of soil, such as carbon dioxide concentration, soil temperature, and soil moisture.

[0014] Preferably, the front connector is provided with a sealing ring at the connection point with the light-transmitting element and the conical head, and the rear connector is provided with a sealing ring at the connection point with the light-transmitting element and the extension rod.

[0015] Preferably, the endoscope probe is electrically connected to a power supply and a display screen.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The conical head and extension rod are detachably connected to the connector, allowing for convenient repair and replacement of the conical head if damaged. The extension rod can also be easily replaced according to usage needs. Furthermore, the endoscope probe is housed within the connector, ensuring that replacing or repairing the conical head or extension rod does not affect the endoscope probe. Simultaneously, the structure of the inner surface of the light-transmitting element maximizes the light emitted from the endoscope probe, directing it towards the target area and avoiding light scattering and glare, thereby improving the image quality. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 1 A magnified structural diagram of A in the middle;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Component names and serial numbers in the diagram: 1-Conical head 2-Connector 20-Front connector 21-Rear connector 200-Slot 201-Sealing ring 210-Sensor 3-Extension rod 4-Light-transmitting element 40-Clamping foot 5-Endoscope probe 50-Probe housing 51-Control main board 52-Camera 53-Light source 54-Wire 55-Electrical connector 6-Handle 7-Snake bone tube 8-Traction rope 9-Adjustment knob 90-Rotating shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The present invention will be further described below with reference to embodiments, providing a clear and complete description. It should be understood that these embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. The implementation conditions used in the embodiments may be further adjusted according to the specific conditions of the manufacturer. Implementation conditions not specified are generally those used in conventional experiments. Furthermore, directional terms mentioned in the present invention, such as "up," "down," "front," "back," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer," are only for reference to the directions in the accompanying illustrations. The use of directional terms is for better and clearer explanation and understanding of the present invention, and is not intended to indicate or imply any necessary orientation of the present invention. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention.

[0022] Examples of embodiments of this utility model Figures 1 to 3As shown, a minimally invasive ant nest viewing device includes a conical head 1, a connector 2 with an internal accommodating cavity, and a cylindrical extension rod 3. The connector 2 connects the conical head 1 and the extension rod 3. The conical structure of the conical head 1 facilitates insertion into the soil and effectively overcomes soil resistance. Its solid structure enhances its structural strength. For example, the extension rod 3 can be a round rod with a diameter of 15mm. The connector 2 includes a front connector 20 that is detachably connected to the tail of the conical head 1, and a rear connector 21 that is detachably connected to the front of the extension rod 3. The connector 2, along with the conical head 1 and the extension rod 3, are all detachable, allowing for convenient viewing of the conical head 1 and the extension rod 3. The extension rod 3 can be replaced or repaired without affecting the endoscope probe 5 inside the connector 2. Their detachable structure is as follows: the front connector 20 is threaded to the conical head 1 at its front end, and the rear connector 21 is threaded to the extension rod 3 at its rear end. A connecting rod (not shown in the figure) is provided between the front connector 20 and the rear connector 21, with its two ends corresponding to those on the front and rear connectors. Specifically, a groove is provided on the conical bottom surface of the conical head 1, with an internal thread inside the groove. An internal thread is also provided at the front end of the extension rod 3. External threads are provided at both the front and rear ends of the connector 2. The conical head 1 is then threaded to the front end of the connector 2, and the extension rod 3 is threaded to the rear end of the connector 2. The connecting rod connects the front connector 20 and the rear connector 21 together, providing strength support for the connector 2 and the light-transmitting element 4. For example, two connecting rods are symmetrically arranged radially on the front end face of the rear connector 21, with the front end of the connecting rod connected to the rear end face of the front connector 20. Preferably, the front connector 20, the rear connector 21, and the connecting rod are integrated into a single image. During use, rotating the endoscope probe 5 away from the connecting rod avoids the connecting rod affecting the view of the endoscope probe 5. A transparent, cylindrical light-transmitting element 4 is provided between the front connector 20 and the rear connector 21, with its two ends correspondingly connected to the front connector 20 and the rear connector 21. The front end of the light-transmitting element 4 is connected to... At the tail of the front connector 20, the tail end of the light-transmitting element 4 is connected to the front of the rear connector 21. If sapphire glass is used to make the light-transmitting element 4, after inserting the viewing instrument into the soil, the condition of the ant nest inside the soil can be observed using the light-transmitting element 4. The connection structure between the light-transmitting element 4 and the front connector 20 and the rear connector 21 is that the side walls of the front connector 20 and the rear connector 21 are provided with slots 200. The light-transmitting element 4 extends with a locking foot 40 that can match and engage in the slot 200. For example, a slot 200 that surrounds the front connector 20 is provided at the tail of the outer wall of the front connector 20, and the height of its rear slot wall is lower than the height of the front slot wall. This can be called the front slot.A groove 200 is provided on the front part of the outer wall of the rear connector 21, circumferentially surrounding the rear connector 21. The height of the front groove wall is lower than that of the rear groove wall, and this can be called the rear groove. Simultaneously, annular protrusions extend from the front and rear ends of the inner wall of the light-transmitting element 4, which can be called the front and rear locking feet. The front locking feet are fitted into the front groove, and the rear locking feet are fitted into the rear groove, thus mounting the light-transmitting element 4 on the front connector 20 and the rear connector 21. An endoscope probe 5, which is located within the light-transmitting element 4 and has an adjustable rotation angle, is provided on the rear connector 21. The endoscope probe 5 can then photograph the soil ant nest through the light-transmitting element 4. If an infrared endoscope probe 5 is selected, it will be better suited for photographing ant nests in the soil. The inner surface of the light-transmitting element 4 has a moth-eye nanostructure. This means that processing the inner surface of the light-transmitting element 4 into a moth-eye nanostructure reduces the reflection and scattering of light from the endoscope probe 5 onto the inner surface of the light-transmitting element 4, increasing light transmission and thus improving light utilization. This, in turn, improves the quality of the images captured by the endoscope probe 5. Since the soil cannot provide illumination, the light can only be provided by the light source on the endoscope probe 5 itself. However, in existing viewing devices, the light emitted by the endoscope probe's own light source is reflected and scattered on the inner surface of the insertion rod head when passing through it, affecting light transmission and preventing maximum light transmission. This, in turn, affects the quality of the images captured by the camera. A handle 6 is detachably connected to the end of the extension rod 3, and is also threaded onto the extension rod 3. The handle 6 is used to control the insertion of the viewing device into the soil and adjust its position.

[0023] Further improvements, such as Figures 1 to 3As shown, the rear connector 21 is also equipped with a snake-bone tube 7 connected to the endoscope probe 5. The endoscope probe 5 is also connected with a traction rope 8. The front end of the snake-bone tube 7 is connected to the endoscope probe 5, and the tail end is connected to the rear connector 21. The front end of the traction rope 8 is connected to the endoscope probe 5. The turning angle of the endoscope probe 5 can be adjusted by pulling the traction rope 8. The handle 6 is equipped with a turning adjustment mechanism for adjusting the turning angle of the endoscope probe 5, which is connected to the traction rope 8. The tail end of the traction rope 8 passes through the inside of the extension rod 3 and is connected to the turning adjustment mechanism on the handle 6. The turning angle of the endoscope probe 5 is adjusted by the turning adjustment mechanism. The turning adjustment mechanism can be set up using any existing turning adjustment structure on an endoscope. For example, the steering adjustment mechanism includes a rotating shaft 90 that passes through the handle 6 and an adjustment knob 9 connected to the outer end of the rotating shaft 90. The traction rope 8 includes two traction ropes connected to the inner end of the rotating shaft 90. The two traction ropes 8 are symmetrically arranged in the radial direction of the rotating shaft 90. One end of the rotating shaft 90 is the inner end inside the handle 6, and the other end is the outer end outside the handle 6. The adjustment knob 9 is located at the outer end of the rotating shaft 90. As the adjustment knob 9 is rotated, the endoscope probe 5 adjusts its steering angle under the action of the two traction ropes.

[0024] Further improvements include the provision of multiple extension rods 3, which can be sequentially threaded together. This allows for the combination of multiple extension rods 3 according to the required soil insertion depth. The front end of the next extension rod 3 is threaded to the rear end of the previous extension rod 3, and the foremost extension rod 3 is threaded to the rear end of the connector 21. The front end of the extension rod 3 is provided with an internal thread, and the rear end is provided with an external thread.

[0025] Further improvements, such as Figure 2 As shown, the rear connector 21 is equipped with a sensor 210 for detecting one or more characteristics of soil, such as carbon dioxide concentration, soil temperature, and soil moisture, such as a temperature and humidity sensor or a carbon dioxide sensor. In this way, the physical environmental parameters inside the ant nest can be obtained through the sensor 210, providing more comprehensive data on the ant nest.

[0026] Further improvements, such as Figure 2 As shown, the front connector 20 is provided with a sealing ring 201 at the connection between it and the light-transmitting part 4 and the conical head 1, and the rear connector 21 is provided with a sealing ring 201 at the connection between it and the light-transmitting part 4 and the extension rod 3. The sealing ring 201 prevents water in the soil from entering the endoscope and damaging the endoscope probe 5 after the endoscope is inserted into the soil.

[0027] Further improvements include an endoscope probe 5 electrically connected to a power supply and a display screen, such as... Figure 2As shown, the endoscope probe 5 includes a probe housing 50, a control board 51 disposed inside the probe housing 50, a camera 52 and a light source 53 disposed on the probe housing 50 and electrically connected to the control board 51, and a wire 54 connected to the control board 51. An LED light is used as the light source 53. Both ends of the wire 54 are provided with electrical connectors 55 for electrical connection. The electrical connectors 55 are male or female connectors that can be connected to each other, so that the wire 54 forms a detachable structure. The probe housing 50 is provided with a corresponding female or male connector that is electrically connected to the control board 51. One end of the wire 54 is used to connect to the probe housing 50, and the other end passes through the connector 2 and the extension rod 3 in sequence to connect to the external power supply and the display screen. In this way, the length of the wire 54 can be selected according to the length of one or more extension rods 3. At this time, the male or female connector for connecting the external power supply and the display screen can be set on the handle 6.

[0028] Although the present invention has been described in detail above with general description and specific embodiments, some modifications or improvements can be made to it, which will be obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, all such modifications or improvements made without departing from the spirit of the present invention fall within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

Claims

1. A minimally invasive ant nest viewing device, characterized in that, The device includes a conical head, a connector with an internal cavity, and a cylindrical extension rod. The connector includes a front connector that is detachably connected to the tail of the conical head, and a cylindrical rear connector that is detachably connected to the front of the extension rod. A transparent cylindrical light-transmitting element is provided between the front and rear connectors, with its two ends correspondingly connected to the front and rear connectors. An endoscope probe with an adjustable directional angle is provided on the rear connector and located within the light-transmitting element. The inner surface of the light-transmitting element has a moth-eye nanostructure. A handle is detachably connected to the tail of the extension rod.

2. The minimally invasive ant nest viewing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rear connector is also equipped with a snake-bone tube connected to the endoscope probe, and a traction rope is also connected to the endoscope probe; the handle is equipped with a steering adjustment mechanism connected to the traction rope for adjusting the steering angle of the endoscope probe.

3. The minimally invasive ant nest viewing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The steering adjustment mechanism includes a rotating shaft that passes through the handle and an adjustment knob connected to the outer end of the rotating shaft. The traction rope includes two traction ropes connected to the inner end of the rotating shaft, and the two traction ropes are symmetrically arranged in the radial direction of the rotating shaft.

4. The minimally invasive ant nest viewing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front connector is threaded to the tapered head at the front end, and the rear connector is threaded to the extension rod at the rear end. A connecting rod is provided between the front connector and the rear connector, with its two ends corresponding to the front connector and the rear connector.

5. The minimally invasive ant nest viewing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the front connector and the rear connector have slots on their side walls, and the light-transmitting element has protruding feet that can be matched and engaged in the slots.

6. The minimally invasive ant nest viewing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The endoscope probe is an infrared endoscope probe.

7. The minimally invasive ant nest viewing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The extension rods are provided in multiple ways, and the multiple extension rods can be connected sequentially by threads.

8. The minimally invasive ant nest viewing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rear connector is equipped with a sensor for detecting one or more characteristics of the soil, such as carbon dioxide concentration, soil temperature, and soil moisture.

9. The minimally invasive ant nest viewing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front connector is equipped with a sealing ring at the connection point with the light-transmitting component and the conical head, and the rear connector is equipped with a sealing ring at the connection point with the light-transmitting component and the extension rod.

10. The minimally invasive ant nest viewing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The endoscope probe is electrically connected to a power source and a display screen.

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