Sound collector
By designing a sound acquisition device with horizontally distributed microphone components and a waterproof and sound-permeable membrane, the limitations of traditional monitoring equipment in terms of coverage and data lag are solved, enabling efficient acquisition and real-time transmission of wildlife sounds, which is suitable for wildlife conservation.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHENZHEN LINJING INTELLIGENT CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-18
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-19
AI Technical Summary
Traditional monitoring methods, such as manually deployed cameras or infrared traps, have limited coverage and suffer from data lag and high false recognition rates, making it difficult to effectively monitor and record the behavioral signals of wild animals.
Design a sound acquisition device that uses horizontally distributed microphone components, combined with highly permeable sponge and a waterproof and sound-permeable membrane, equipped with temperature and humidity sensors and a speaker, and connected to a battery pack via a stainless steel shaft, to achieve all-weather deployment and efficient data acquisition.
It expands the sound acquisition range, improves the weather resistance and waterproofness of the equipment, ensures real-time data acquisition and reliable transmission, and is suitable for monitoring wildlife, especially the sound monitoring of birds and chirping insects.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of outdoor sound acquisition technology, specifically a sound acquisition device. Background Technology
[0002] In recent years, with the continuous development of the human economy, the living environment of wild animals has been gradually compressed and affected. In particular, for some endangered animals, such as birds and insects, species that are difficult to observe and record, how to accurately capture and record biological behavioral signals in a complex and ever-changing natural environment, and how to efficiently process and provide real-time feedback on this massive amount of data.
[0003] Traditional monitoring methods, such as manually deployed cameras or infrared traps, not only have limited coverage but also suffer from data lag and high false recognition rates. To address these issues, we propose a sound acquisition device. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a sound acquisition device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art, such as the limited coverage of manually deployed cameras or infrared traps, as well as the problems of data lag and high false recognition rate.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a sound acquisition device, comprising a front shell, two sets of sound acquisition components symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the front shell, two sets of antennas mounted on the top of the front shell, and a rear shell arranged at the rear end of the front shell. The sound acquisition components include a MIC compartment, a MIC, an O-ring, and a hexagonal nut. Two sets of MIC compartments are arranged on the left and right sides of the front shell, a MIC is disposed inside the MIC compartment, an O-ring is disposed inside the MIC compartment, and a hexagonal nut is disposed outside the O-ring.
[0006] Preferably, a high-permeability sponge is fitted to the outside of the MIC compartment, and a stainless steel ring is connected to the outside of the high-permeability sponge.
[0007] Preferably, the two sets of MIC compartments are threadedly connected to the left and right sides of the front shell, the MIC is installed inside the MIC compartment, the O-ring is fitted onto the outside of the MIC compartment, and the inner end of the MIC compartment is threaded with a hexagonal nut inside the front shell.
[0008] Preferably, a temperature and humidity sensor is fixedly installed at the center of the front housing, a horn is fixedly installed inside the front housing, and an indicator light is fixedly installed inside the front housing. The horn and indicator light are symmetrically installed on both sides with the temperature and humidity sensor as the center.
[0009] Preferably, the front shell and the rear shell are rotatably connected by a stainless steel pivot. A battery pack is installed inside the rear shell, and a power connection cable is connected to the outside of the battery pack. The other end of the power connection cable is connected to the front shell, and a buckle is connected to the outside of the rear shell.
[0010] Preferably, a waterproof and sound-permeable membrane is installed between the high-permeability sponge and the MIC, and another set of waterproof and sound-permeable membranes is installed inside the front shell.
[0011] Preferably, the bottom of the rear shell has a nut hole, the rear end of the rear shell is fixedly connected with two sets of strap buckles, and the back of the rear shell has anti-slip teeth.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0013] 1. This utility model, through the setting of the sound acquisition component and the horizontally distributed MICs, makes its sound collection range wider and larger. It can be easily installed on tree trunks or supports, and different battery pack combinations can be flexibly replaced. It provides a more reliable device for wildlife protection, especially for the sound monitoring and recovery analysis of wild animals, including birds and singing insects.
[0014] 2. This utility model improves its weather resistance and practicality through the design of the stainless steel ring and antenna, and has high waterproof reliability, providing excellent waterproof performance for the overall equipment. It has a combination of technologies for all-weather deployment and perfect identification and collection, bringing a revolutionary breakthrough to the field of wildlife monitoring. Attached image description:
[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a front view schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the structure of this utility model.
[0019] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the sound acquisition component of this utility model.
[0020] In the diagram: 1. Front shell; 2. Sound acquisition component; 201. MIC compartment; 202. MIC; 203. O-ring; 204. Hex nut; 3. High-permeability sponge; 4. Waterproof and sound-permeable membrane; 5. Stainless steel ring; 6. Antenna; 7. Temperature and humidity sensor; 8. Speaker; 9. Indicator light; 10. Rear shell; 11. Stainless steel hinge; 12. Battery pack; 13. Power connection cable; 14. Buckle; 15. Nut hole; 16. Strap buckle. Detailed implementation method:
[0021] 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.
[0022] Please see Figure 1-4 The present invention provides an embodiment of a sound acquisition device, comprising a front shell 1, two sets of sound acquisition components 2 symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the front shell 1, two sets of 4G antennas 6 installed on the top of the front shell 1 for stable data transmission, and a rear shell 10 arranged at the rear end of the front shell 1. The sound acquisition components 2 include a MIC compartment 201, a MIC 202, an O-ring 203 and a hexagonal nut 204. Two sets of MIC compartments 201 are arranged on the left and right sides of the front shell 1. The MIC compartment 201 contains a MIC 202. An O-ring 203 is arranged on the inner side of the MIC compartment 201. A hexagonal nut 204 is arranged on the outer side of the O-ring 203.
[0023] This device, through the setting of the sound acquisition component 2, solves the problems of limited coverage, data lag, and high false recognition rate of manually deployed cameras or infrared traps.
[0024] Furthermore, a high-permeability sponge 3 is fitted onto the outer side of the MIC compartment 201, enclosing the MIC compartment 201. A stainless steel ring 5 is connected to the outer side of the high-permeability sponge 3, and the stainless steel ring 5 is fixed to the MIC compartment 201 with a locking mechanism, further improving its stability. Figure 4 As shown, this structure is used to cover the structure with high-quality, highly permeable sponge 3, which improves its weather resistance and practicality.
[0025] Furthermore, two sets of MIC compartments 201 are threadedly connected to the left and right sides of the front housing 1. MIC 202 is installed inside the MIC compartment 201, and O-rings 203 are fitted onto the outside of the MIC compartment 201. The inner end of the MIC compartment 201 is threadedly connected to a hexagonal nut 204 within the front housing 1. Figure 4As shown, this structure is used to collect, organize, and transmit the sounds emitted by wild animals and insects by using two sets of sound acquisition components 2 distributed at 180 degrees on the left and right sides, thus enabling a wider and larger sound acquisition range.
[0026] Furthermore, a temperature and humidity sensor 7 is fixedly installed at the center of the front housing 1, a horn 8 is fixedly installed inside the front housing 1, and an indicator light 9 is fixedly installed inside the front housing 1. The horn 8 and indicator light 9 are symmetrically installed on both sides with the temperature and humidity sensor 7 as the center. Figure 2 As shown, this structure is used to issue an alarm through the front speaker 8, the temperature and humidity sensor 7 can detect the temperature and humidity of the environment, and the indicator light 9 can flash, further improving the functionality of the device.
[0027] Furthermore, the front shell 1 and the rear shell 10 are rotatably connected by a stainless steel pivot 11. A battery pack 12 is installed inside the rear shell 10. The battery pack 12 consists of six 18650 batteries, which can be replaced with six / nine / twelve batteries as needed, further improving the flexibility and battery life of the device. A power connection cable 13 is connected to the outside of the battery pack 12, and the other end of the power connection cable 13 is connected to the front shell 1 to power the electronic equipment inside the front shell 1. A clip 14 is connected to the outside of the rear shell 10. Figure 3 As shown, this structure is used to rotatably connect the front shell 1 and the rear shell 10 via a stainless steel rotating shaft 11, making it easy to open the rear shell 10 and replace the battery pack 12. It is snapped into the front shell 1 by a buckle 14, making the operation simple, convenient and easy to use.
[0028] Furthermore, a waterproof and sound-permeable membrane 4 is installed between the high-permeability sponge 3 and the MIC202, and another set of waterproof and sound-permeable membranes 4 is installed inside the front shell (1) at the speaker 8. Figure 4 As shown, this structure is used to pass through a waterproof and sound-permeable membrane 4 with an internal waterproof rating of IP67, which has high waterproofness and reliability, and provides excellent waterproof performance for the overall equipment.
[0029] Furthermore, a nut hole 15 is provided at the bottom of the rear shell 10, two sets of strap buckles 16 are fixedly connected to the rear end of the rear shell 10, and anti-slip teeth are provided on the back of the rear shell 10. Figure 1 As shown, the structure is designed to allow for easy locking onto a standard camera bracket via a 1 / 4 inch nut hole 15 at the bottom of the rear shell 10. The strap buckle 16 facilitates the insertion of a strap, and the anti-slip teeth on the back of the rear shell 10 make it easy to install the device on a tree trunk or other round object.
[0030] Working principle: When using, such as Figure 1 As shown, first thread the straps into the two sets of strap buckles 16, and then, in conjunction with the anti-slip teeth on the back of the rear shell 10, easily install the device onto a tree trunk or other round object, such as... Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, two sets of sound acquisition components 2, distributed at 180 degrees on the left and right sides, collect, organize, and transmit the sounds emitted by wild animals and insects. During the rainy season, the high-permeability sponge 3 and the waterproof and sound-permeable membrane 4 provide excellent waterproof performance for the overall device, improving its weather resistance and practicality. The temperature and humidity sensor 7 can detect the temperature and humidity of the environment. When the device needs to be retrieved, the speaker 8 on the front can sound an alarm, and the indicator light 9 can flash to clearly identify the location of the device and facilitate quick retrieval. When it is necessary to repair the interior of the rear shell 10 or replace the battery pack 12, the buckle 14 is moved, and the rear shell 10 is opened with the help of the stainless steel pivot 11 to repair the interior of the front shell 1 and the rear shell 10, or to replace the battery pack 12. The above is the complete working principle of this utility model.
[0031] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.
Claims
1. A sound acquisition device, characterized in that: The device includes a front shell (1), on which two sets of sound acquisition components (2) are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides. Two sets of antennas (6) are installed on the top of the front shell (1). A rear shell (10) is provided at the rear end of the front shell (1). The sound acquisition components (2) include a MIC compartment (201), a MIC (202), an O-ring (203), and a hexagonal nut (204). Two sets of MIC compartments (201) are arranged on the left and right sides of the front shell (1). A MIC (202) is arranged inside the MIC compartment (201). An O-ring (203) is arranged inside the MIC compartment (201). A hexagonal nut (204) is arranged outside the O-ring (203).
2. The sound acquisition device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer side of the MIC compartment (201) is fitted with a high-permeability sponge (3), and a stainless steel ring (5) is connected to the outer side of the high-permeability sponge (3).
3. A sound acquisition device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two sets of MIC compartments (201) are threadedly connected to the left and right sides of the front shell (1). The MIC (202) is installed inside the MIC compartment (201). The O-ring (203) is sleeved on the outside of the MIC compartment (201). The inner end of the MIC compartment (201) is located inside the front shell (1) and is threadedly connected to a hexagonal nut (204).
4. A sound acquisition device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A temperature and humidity sensor (7) is fixedly installed at the center of the front shell (1), a horn (8) is fixedly installed inside the front shell (1), and an indicator light (9) is fixedly installed inside the front shell (1). The horn (8) and the indicator light (9) are symmetrically installed on both sides with the temperature and humidity sensor (7) as the center.
5. A sound acquisition device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front shell (1) and the rear shell (10) are rotatably connected by a stainless steel pivot (11). A battery pack (12) is installed inside the rear shell (10). A power connection line (13) is connected to the outside of the battery pack (12). The other end of the power connection line (13) is connected to the front shell (1). A buckle (14) is connected to the outside of the rear shell (10).
6. A sound acquisition device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A waterproof and sound-permeable membrane (4) is installed between the high-permeability sponge (3) and the MIC (202), and another set of waterproof and sound-permeable membranes (4) is installed inside the front shell (1).
7. A sound acquisition device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the rear shell (10) is provided with a nut hole (15), the rear end of the rear shell (10) is fixedly connected with two sets of strap buckles (16), and the back of the rear shell (10) is provided with anti-slip teeth.