Insect capturing device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an insect capturing device, which comprises a lamp source, a light source, a light source and a light source, the fan is arranged below the lamp source, and the fan operates to be used for sucking air above the fan; the storage mechanism is located below the fan and is in butt joint with the fan, and the storage mechanism is used for storing insects; the flow increasing component is arranged on the periphery of the lamp source and the fan, and the flow increasing component is configured in the mode that a columnar area is defined between the lamp source and the fan, a plurality of throttling openings are formed in the circumferential direction of the columnar area, and under the suction effect of the fan, the flow increasing component can increase the flow of the lamp source. The flow speed of airflow is increased in the process that the airflow enters the columnar area through the throttling opening.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an insect-catching device. Background Technology

[0002] A device for capturing insects using negative pressure suction has been developed in the prior art. The device includes a light source for attracting insects, a fan arranged below the light source, and a storage mechanism arranged below and connected to the fan. The light source attracts insects to its vicinity, and the fan draws air to create an airflow above it that flows towards the storage mechanism, thereby causing insects near the light source to enter the storage mechanism with the airflow.

[0003] The typical drawbacks of the aforementioned insect-catching devices in the prior art are:

[0004] Because the suction effect of the fan is weak, insects can easily escape from the airflow, especially those farther away from the fan. Although using a high-powered fan can improve the capture efficiency, this inevitably increases the fan's energy consumption. Furthermore, the existing storage mechanisms are not conducive to generating a strong suction effect from the fan. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the above-mentioned technical problems existing in the prior art, the present invention provides an insect trapping device.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted in the embodiments of this utility model is as follows:

[0007] An insect-catching device, comprising:

[0008] Light source, used to attract insects;

[0009] A fan is positioned below the light source and operates to draw air from above it.

[0010] A storage mechanism, located below and connected to the fan, is used to store insects;

[0011] A flow booster is arranged around the light source and the fan. The flow booster is configured to define a columnar region between the light source and the fan, and to have multiple throttling orifices arranged circumferentially along the columnar region. Under the suction action of the fan, the airflow velocity increases as it passes through the throttling orifices and enters the columnar region.

[0012] Preferably, the flow booster includes a plurality of partitions arranged circumferentially to define a columnar region located radially inward and a plurality of circumferentially arranged throttling orifices.

[0013] Preferably, the partition plates are arranged vertically so that the throttling orifice is a vertically extending strip-shaped orifice.

[0014] Preferably, the flow boosting component further includes an upper retaining plate and a lower retaining plate, with a plurality of the partition plates located between the upper retaining plate and the lower retaining plate.

[0015] Preferably, the partition plate is a light guide plate.

[0016] Preferably, the partition plate is an acrylic plate.

[0017] Preferably, the storage mechanism includes a storage container and an exhaust box; both ends of the exhaust box are respectively connected to the fan and the storage container; wherein:

[0018] The walls of the exhaust box are covered with exhaust holes for discharging air from the fan.

[0019] Preferably, the insect-catching device further includes a column; the light source and the fan are located above the column; the column is also equipped with a solar cell, which is used to power at least the light source and the fan.

[0020] Preferably, the solar cell is also equipped with a light sensor and a humidity sensor, and the operation of the light source and the fan is controlled based on the light sensor or the humidity sensor.

[0021] Preferably, the light source is used to emit narrow-spectrum light, and the fan is an axial flow fan.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the insect-catching device provided by the embodiments of this utility model are:

[0023] 1. By adding a flow booster, the airflow velocity can be significantly increased, thereby reducing the probability of insects escaping from the airflow.

[0024] 2. Adding an exhaust box to the storage mechanism can significantly reduce the pressure on the air outlet side of the fan, thereby significantly increasing the suction capacity on the air inlet side of the fan and further reducing the probability of insects escaping.

[0025] The overview of various implementations or examples of the technology described in this utility model is not a complete disclosure of the full scope or all features of the disclosed technology. Attached Figure Description

[0026] In drawings that are not necessarily drawn to scale, the same reference numerals may describe similar parts in different views. The same reference numerals with or without letter suffixes may indicate different instances of similar parts. The drawings generally illustrate various embodiments by way of example rather than limitation and, together with the description and claims, serve to explain embodiments of the utility model. Where appropriate, the same reference numerals are used in all drawings to refer to the same or similar parts. Such embodiments are illustrative and not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive embodiments of the apparatus or method.

[0027] Figure 1 A perspective view of the insect-catching device provided in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0028] Figure 2 A perspective view of an insect-catching device with the outer cover removed, provided for an embodiment of this utility model.

[0029] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of part A.

[0030] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view showing the current-boosting component and the lamp source in a mating state.

[0031] In the picture:

[0032] 10-Light source; 20-Fan; 30-Storage mechanism; 31-Storage container; 32-Exhaust box; 40-Flow booster; 41-Divider; 42-Throttling port; 43-Columnar area; 50-Solar cell; 60-Column; 70-Outer cover. Detailed Implementation

[0033] 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.

[0034] To keep the following description of the embodiments of this utility model clear and concise, detailed descriptions of known functions and known components are omitted.

[0035] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this utility model discloses an insect-catching device, which includes: a column 60, a light source 10, a fan 20, a storage mechanism 30, a current-boosting component 40, a solar cell 50, and a light sensor and a humidity sensor. The light source 10, fan 20, storage mechanism 30, current-boosting component 40, solar cell 50, light sensor, and humidity sensor are all installed on the upper part of the column 60.

[0036] A narrow-spectrum LED is selected as the light source 10, which attracts target insects (pests) by emitting purple light. A fan 20 is located below the light source 10 to draw air from above it. An axial flow fan 20 is selected as the fan 20 of this invention. The fan 20 draws air from above it to make the insects attracted to the vicinity of the light source 10 move with the airflow. A collection mechanism 30 is arranged below the fan 20 and docks with the fan 20. The insects moving with the airflow enter the collection mechanism 30 from the outlet of the fan 20 and are captured.

[0037] like Figure 3 As shown, the current boosting component 40 is arranged around the lamp source 10 and the fan 20. The current boosting component 40 is configured to define a columnar region 43 between the lamp source 10 and the fan 20, and a plurality of throttling orifices 42 are arranged circumferentially along the columnar region 43. Specifically, the current boosting component 40 includes an upper retaining plate and a lower retaining plate arranged above and below, and a plurality of partition plates 41 located between the upper retaining plate and the lower retaining plate. Preferably, the partition plates 41 are integrally injection molded with the upper retaining plate and the lower retaining plate. The plurality of partition plates 41 are arranged circumferentially and vertically. The radial inner side of each pair of adjacent partition plates 41 defines an elongated throttling orifice 42. The radial inner side of all partition plates 41 encloses the columnar region 43, so that the columnar region 43 has throttling orifices 42 arranged at intervals circumferentially. All partition plates 41 are arranged around the lamp source 10, and the columnar region 43 is located around the lamp source 10. Thus, the partition 41 divides the outer space of the light source 10. When the fan 20 is running, the divided outer air flows radially inward, and the flow velocity increases when passing through the throttling orifice 42. This increased airflow velocity significantly reduces the possibility of insects escaping the airflow, causing insects on the periphery of the columnar region 43 to be sucked into the columnar region 43, and then enter the storage mechanism 30 through the fan 20. Preferably, the partition 41 is made of a light guide plate to avoid the partition 41 blocking the light. More preferably, the partition 41 is made of an acrylic sheet to reduce manufacturing costs.

[0038] The operation of the light source 10 and the fan 20 is controlled based on the light sensor and the humidity sensor. Specifically, if the light sensor detects that it is nighttime, the light source 10 and the fan 20 are turned on to catch insects at night, and vice versa. If the humidity sensor detects that the humidity is high, the light source 10 and the fan 20 are turned off to avoid short circuits in the relevant circuits.

[0039] The solar cell 50 is used to power the fan 20 and the light source. The optical sensor is arranged at the bottom of the solar cell 50, and the humidity sensor is arranged at the lower edge of the solar cell 50.

[0040] The storage mechanism 30 includes an exhaust box 32 and a storage container 31. The air inlet of the exhaust box 32 is connected to the air outlet of the fan 20, and the inlet of the storage container 31 is connected to the air outlet of the exhaust box 32. This arrangement ensures that the walls of the exhaust box 32 are covered with exhaust holes. Thus, when the fan 20 is running, the airflow exiting from the fan 20's outlet can be promptly discharged through the exhaust holes after entering the exhaust box 32, significantly reducing the pressure on the outlet side of the fan 20. This improves the suction capacity on the inlet side of the fan 20, thereby increasing the airflow velocity. Preferably, the storage container 31 is a cloth bag. Preferably, an outer cover 70 is arranged around the storage mechanism 30.

[0041] The insect-catching device provided by this utility model has the following advantages:

[0042] 1. By adding a flow booster 40, the airflow velocity can be significantly increased, thereby reducing the probability of insects escaping from the airflow.

[0043] 2. By adding an exhaust box 32 to the storage mechanism 30, the pressure on the air outlet side of the fan 20 can be significantly reduced, thereby significantly increasing the suction capacity on the air inlet side of the fan 20 and further reducing the probability of insects escaping.

[0044] Furthermore, although exemplary embodiments have been described in this invention, its scope includes any and all embodiments based on this invention that have equivalent elements, modifications, omissions, combinations (e.g., schemes involving intersections of various embodiments), adaptations, or alterations. Elements in the claims will be interpreted broadly based on the language used in the claims and are not limited to the examples described in this specification or during the implementation of this application, which will be interpreted as non-exclusive. Therefore, this specification and examples are intended to be considered illustrative only, and the true scope and spirit are indicated by the following claims and the full scope of their equivalents.

[0045] The above description is intended to be illustrative and not restrictive. For example, the above examples (or one or more of them) can be used in combination with each other. Other embodiments can be used by those skilled in the art when reading the above description. Furthermore, in the above detailed description, various features may be grouped together to simplify the invention. This should not be construed as an intention that a disclosed feature not claimed is necessary for any claim. Rather, the subject matter of the invention may be less than all the features of a particular disclosed embodiment. Thus, the following claims are incorporated herein by reference as examples or embodiments, wherein each claim is an independent, separate embodiment, and these embodiments are contemplated to be combined with each other in various combinations or arrangements. The scope of the invention should be determined by reference to the appended claims and the full scope of their equivalents.

[0046] The above embodiments are merely exemplary embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the claims. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications or equivalent substitutions to this utility model within its substance and scope of protection, and such modifications or equivalent substitutions should also be considered to fall within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. An insect-catching device, characterized in that, include: Light source, used to attract insects; A fan is positioned below the light source and operates to draw air from above it. A storage mechanism, located below and connected to the fan, is used to store insects; A flow booster is arranged around the light source and the fan. The flow booster is configured to define a columnar region between the light source and the fan, and to have multiple throttling orifices arranged circumferentially along the columnar region. Under the suction action of the fan, the airflow velocity increases as it passes through the throttling orifices and enters the columnar region.

2. The insect-catching device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flow booster includes multiple partitions arranged circumferentially to define a columnar region located radially inward and multiple circumferentially arranged throttling orifices.

3. The insect-catching device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The partition plates are arranged vertically so that the throttling orifice is a vertically extending strip-shaped orifice.

4. The insect-catching device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The flow booster component also includes an upper retaining plate and a lower retaining plate, with a plurality of the partition plates located between the upper retaining plate and the lower retaining plate.

5. The insect-catching device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The partition plate is a light guide plate.

6. The insect-catching device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The partition is made of acrylic sheet.

7. The insect-catching device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage mechanism includes a storage container and an exhaust box; both ends of the exhaust box are respectively connected to the fan and the storage container; wherein: The walls of the exhaust box are covered with exhaust holes for discharging air from the fan.

8. The insect-catching device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The insect-catching device also includes a column; the light source and the fan are located above the column; the column is also equipped with a solar cell, which is used to power at least the light source and the fan.

9. The insect-catching device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The solar cell is also equipped with a light sensor and a humidity sensor, which control the operation of the light source and the fan based on the light sensor or the humidity sensor.

10. The insect-catching device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The light source is used to emit narrow-spectrum light, and the fan is an axial flow fan.

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