A soil animal trapping device
By using multi-angle LED lighting, blowing in odorant with a fan, and a funnel-shaped structure design in the soil animal trapping device, the problems of existing devices being insensitive to light and having low trapping efficiency for weakly active soil animals have been solved, achieving efficient separation and collection.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HEILONGJIANG ACAD OF FORESTRY SCI YICHUN BRANCH
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-26
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of soil animal technology, specifically a soil animal trapping device. Background Technology
[0002] Soil animals are key members of subterranean organisms, participating in the decomposition of soil organic matter, the formation of humus, and the transformation of soil materials and nutrient cycling. They are drivers of subterranean biogeochemical functions, soil structure and sustainability, and nutrient interactions. Soil animals make significant contributions to the stability and ecosystem services of subterranean ecosystems, and the composition and changes in their community structure are important indicators for evaluating soil quality, fertility, and crop productivity. The primary reason for trapping soil animals is to study their ecological roles and biodiversity.
[0003] According to Chinese Patent Publication No. CN 110082145 B, a device for collecting soil animals is disclosed. This device solves the problem in existing devices where small soil particles can pass through the sieve holes and enter the alcohol collection solution, causing turbidity and making it difficult to analyze animal samples. In this invention, the fan and cold light source are fixed vertically by a threaded support rod. The sample sieve is placed inside the funnel, and the lower end of the threaded support rod is inserted into the sieve wall. The funnel is placed on the sample dispensing platform, and its lower end is connected to the upper end of the collection tube. The light source in the collection tube is located at the left end of the horizontal section of the collection tube. The dark container is inverted on a beaker, and the lower end of the collection tube is placed inside the beaker through a tube hole. This invention is ingeniously designed, structurally sound, easy to assemble and disassemble, convenient to transport, and easy to use, greatly improving work efficiency and facilitating subsequent soil animal classification and identification.
[0004] However, the aforementioned existing technology only uses light to drive away soil animals, which is not very effective at driving away some soil animals that are not sensitive to light and have low activity levels, thus limiting the device's capabilities. Utility Model Content
[0005] To overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model proposes a soil animal trapping device to solve the problem that existing technologies only rely on light to drive away soil animals, which is not very effective at driving away some soil animals that are not sensitive to light and have low activity.
[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is:
[0007] A soil animal trapping device includes a workbench, a trapping mechanism on the top of the workbench, and an adjustment mechanism on the outside of the trapping mechanism.
[0008] The trapping mechanism includes a separation shell and a light-illuminating frame. An LED light is installed on the inner side of the light-illuminating frame. A first collection bottle is snapped onto the outside of the separation shell. A light-blocking cloth is installed on the outside of the first collection bottle. A separation net is fixedly connected to the inside of the separation shell. A second collection bottle is threadedly connected to the bottom of the separation net. A degreased cotton board is installed inside the second collection bottle. An odor shell is fixedly connected to one end of the first and second collection bottles. A fan is installed at one end of the odor shell.
[0009] Preferably, the separated shell is fixedly connected to the top of the workbench, and multiple first collection bottles are provided, which are arranged in a rectangular array.
[0010] Preferably, the bottom of the separation shell is funnel-shaped, and the inlet of the first collection bottle is arc-shaped.
[0011] Preferably, one end of the second collection bottle is fixedly connected to a water inlet pipe, and the separation shell is made transparent.
[0012] Preferably, the adjustment mechanism includes an adjustment frame, with a bidirectional lead screw rotatably connected to the inner side of the adjustment frame, and an adjustment block threadedly connected to the outer side of the bidirectional lead screw.
[0013] Preferably, multiple adjustment frames are provided, and all of the multiple adjustment frames are fixedly connected to the outside of the separation shell.
[0014] Preferably, one end of the bidirectional lead screw passes through the adjusting frame and extends to the outside of the adjusting frame, and a rotating block is fixedly connected to the top of the bidirectional lead screw.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model's soil animal trapping device are:
[0016] First, soil samples are placed on a separation net inside the separation chamber, and then illuminated by LED lights at multiple light fixtures. Because the soil samples are inside the separation chamber and are transparent, they are illuminated from all directions, preventing soil animals from burrowing deeper and being missed if only illuminated from the top. Then, a fan at the first collection bottle outside the separation chamber blows air into the odor chamber, which contains an appropriate odorant. This enhances the odor's diffusion, attracting light-sensitive soil animals. Finally, a dark environment is created by a light-blocking cloth outside the first collection bottle, further attracting these light-sensitive soil animals. Moving towards the first collection bottle, the multiple first collection bottles allow for collection and trapping from various directions, improving efficiency. Continuous illumination with light gradually dries the soil sample, while water is added inside the second collection bottle to create a more humid environment. Similarly, an odorant is placed in the odor shell at the second collection bottle, and a fan enhances its dissipation effect. Then, hygroscopic soil species in the soil sample pass through the holes in the separation net and fall into the funnel-shaped outlet, sliding into the second collection bottle. The soil animals are then caught by a degreased cotton board floating on the water surface, preventing them from falling directly into the water and drowning, thus facilitating the separation of immobile soil animals.
[0017] Secondly, by installing a light frame on the outside of the adjustment block, with an LED light installed at one end of the light frame, and then rotating the block to drive the bidirectional screw to rotate, thereby causing the two adjustment blocks to move towards or away from each other, the LED light can be adjusted to be closer to the soil and illuminated from multiple methods, resulting in better illumination and improved trapping efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the second collection bottle of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the second collection bottle of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the adjustment mechanism of this utility model.
[0022] The components include: 1. Workbench; 2. Trapping mechanism; 3. Adjustment mechanism; 21. Separation shell; 22. First collection bottle; 23. Light-blocking cloth; 24. Separation net; 25. Second collection bottle; 26. Degreased cotton board; 27. Odor shell; 28. Fan; 29. Lighting frame; 201. LED light; 31. Adjustment frame; 32. Two-way lead screw; 33. Adjustment block; 34. Rotating block. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The specific embodiments of this utility model will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0024] Please refer to the soil animal trapping device described in this specific embodiment. Figure 1-4 It includes a workbench 1, a trapping mechanism 2 is provided on the top of the workbench 1, and an adjustment mechanism 3 is provided on the outside of the trapping mechanism 2;
[0025] The trapping mechanism 2 includes a separation shell 21 and a light-illuminating frame 29. An LED light 201 is installed on the inner side of the light-illuminating frame 29. A first collection bottle 22 is snapped onto the outside of the separation shell 21. A light-blocking cloth 23 is installed on the outside of the first collection bottle 22. A separation net 24 is fixedly connected to the inside of the separation shell 21. A second collection bottle 25 is threadedly connected to the bottom of the separation net 24. A degreased cotton board 26 is installed inside the second collection bottle 25. An odor shell 27 is fixedly connected to one end of the first collection bottle 22 and the second collection bottle 25. A fan 28 is installed at one end of the odor shell 27.
[0026] The above technical solution involves placing a soil sample on a separation net 24 inside the separation shell 21, and then illuminating the soil sample with LED lights 201 at multiple light fixtures 29. Since the soil sample is located inside the separation shell 21 and is transparent, it can be illuminated from all directions, avoiding the risk of soil animals burrowing deeper and being missed if only illuminated from the top. Furthermore, the fan 28 at the first collection bottle 22 outside the separation shell 21 blows air into the odor shell 27, which contains a suitable odorant. This enhances the odor's diffusion effect, attracting soil animals with strong light-avoidance properties. Finally, the light-blocking cloth 23 outside the first collection bottle 22 creates a dark environment, further enhancing the light-avoidance properties of the soil animals. Stronger soil animals move towards the first collection bottle 22. The multiple first collection bottles 22 allow for collection and trapping from various directions, improving efficiency. The continuous illumination of the light gradually dries the soil sample. Meanwhile, water is added inside the second collection bottle 25 to create a more humid environment. Similarly, the odorant is placed in the odor shell 27 at the second collection bottle 25, and the dispersion effect is enhanced by the fan 28. Then, the hygroscopic soil species in the soil sample pass through the holes on the separation net 24 and fall into the funnel-shaped outlet, sliding into the second collection bottle 25. The soil animals are then caught by the degreased cotton board 26 floating on the water surface, preventing them from falling directly into the water and drowning, thus achieving the effect of easily separating immobile soil animals.
[0027] Specifically, the separated shell 21 is fixedly connected to the top of the workbench 1, and multiple first collection bottles 22 are provided, which are arranged in a rectangular array.
[0028] Through the above technical solution, the workbench 1 can support the separation shell 21 and set up multiple first collection bottles 22, which can improve the trapping efficiency compared with single-sided collection.
[0029] Specifically, the bottom of the separation shell 21 is funnel-shaped, and the inlet of the first collection bottle 22 is arc-shaped.
[0030] Through the above technical solution, the funnel-shaped bottom structure combined with gravity accelerates the sliding process of hygroscopic animals to the second collection bottle 25, reducing the animal's stay time. The arc-shaped inlet design of the first collection bottle 22 forms a smooth transition channel with the outer wall of the separation shell 21, eliminating the difficulty of animal turning caused by the right-angle structure, making it easier for light-avoiding species to perceive the dark environment and smoothly enter the collection bottle.
[0031] Specifically, one end of the second collection bottle 25 is fixedly connected to a water inlet pipe, and the separation shell 21 is made transparent.
[0032] Through the above technical solution, water can be transported into the second collection bottle 25 through the water inlet pipe, and the transparent separation shell 21 material allows the LED light 201 to penetrate the soil layer from multiple angles.
[0033] Specifically, the adjustment mechanism 3 includes an adjustment frame 31, with a bidirectional lead screw 32 rotatably connected to the inner side of the adjustment frame 31, and an adjustment block 33 threadedly connected to the outer side of the bidirectional lead screw 32.
[0034] Through the above technical solution, by installing a light frame 29 on the outside of the adjusting block 33, and installing an LED light 201 on one end of the light frame 29, and then rotating the bidirectional lead screw 32 by rotating the rotating block 34, the two adjusting blocks 33 can be moved towards or away from each other, thereby adjusting the LED light 201 to be closer to the soil and illuminating it from multiple methods from above and below, so as to improve the illuminating effect and enhance the trapping efficiency.
[0035] Specifically, multiple adjustment brackets 31 are provided, and all multiple adjustment brackets 31 are fixedly connected to the outside of the separation shell 21.
[0036] The above technical solution allows for the installation of multiple LED lights 201, facilitating multi-directional illumination.
[0037] Specifically, one end of the bidirectional lead screw 32 passes through the adjusting frame 31 and extends to the outside of the adjusting frame 31, and a rotating block 34 is fixedly connected to the top of the bidirectional lead screw 32.
[0038] The above technical solution enables the rotating block 34 to drive the bidirectional lead screw 32 to rotate, thereby driving the adjusting block 33 to move inside the adjusting frame 31.
[0039] This utility model relates to a soil animal trapping device, which has been developed into a physical prototype, such as... Figure 1As shown, but it should be noted that, Figure 1 This is solely for physical demonstration purposes, to prove that the application has undergone genuine research and development. Considering the understanding of those skilled in the art, even without [the accompanying text], Figure 1 This does not affect those skilled in the art from implementing this application.
[0040] It should be noted that, although specific embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these specific embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A soil animal trapping device, comprising a workbench (1), characterized in that: The top of the workbench (1) is provided with a trapping mechanism (2), and the outside of the trapping mechanism (2) is provided with an adjustment mechanism (3); The trapping mechanism (2) includes a separation shell (21) and a light frame (29). An LED light (201) is installed on the inner side of the light frame (29). A first collection bottle (22) is snapped onto the outside of the separation shell (21). A light-blocking cloth (23) is installed on the outside of the first collection bottle (22). A separation net (24) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the separation shell (21). A second collection bottle (25) is threadedly connected to the bottom of the separation net (24). A degreased cotton board (26) is provided inside the second collection bottle (25). An odor shell (27) is fixedly connected to one end of the first collection bottle (22) and the second collection bottle (25). A fan (28) is installed at one end of the odor shell (27).
2. The soil animal trapping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The separated shell (21) is fixedly connected to the top of the workbench (1), and multiple first collection bottles (22) are provided, which are arranged in a rectangular array.
3. The soil animal trapping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the separation shell (21) is funnel-shaped, and the inlet of the first collection bottle (22) is arc-shaped.
4. The soil animal trapping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the second collection bottle (25) is fixedly connected to a water inlet pipe, and the separation shell (21) is made transparent.
5. The soil animal trapping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment mechanism (3) includes an adjustment frame (31), a bidirectional lead screw (32) is rotatably connected to the inner side of the adjustment frame (31), and an adjustment block (33) is threadedly connected to the outer side of the bidirectional lead screw (32).
6. The soil animal trapping device according to claim 5, characterized in that: Multiple adjustment frames (31) are provided, and all of the multiple adjustment frames (31) are fixedly connected to the outside of the separation shell (21).
7. A soil animal trapping device according to claim 5, characterized in that: One end of the bidirectional lead screw (32) passes through the adjusting frame (31) and extends to the outside of the adjusting frame (31). A rotating block (34) is fixedly connected to the top of the bidirectional lead screw (32).