An insect collecting and storing cage

Abstract

The utility model discloses an insect collecting and storing cage belongs to insect collecting and storing related technical field, including cage body, one side of cage body is fixed with double door passageway, and the both ends inner wall of double door passageway is rotated and is connected with first passageway door and second passageway door through the hinge of built -in torsional spring respectively, the hinge is configured to make torsional spring accumulation resilience when door body opens, and drives door body to reset to the closed state automatically after removing external force, and first passageway door and second passageway door are structured as only can one -way push open from the direction of inside to outside of cage body. Through double door passageway as the main putting passageway of insect, because the hinge of connecting door adopts the design of built -in torsional spring, can make door automatic closing after opening, prevent user from forgetting to close the door and lead to insect escape, the door only can one -way push open from the direction of inside to outside of cage body, can prevent the possibility that insect in cage body can push open second passageway door to reach double door passageway, makes insect escape rate greatly reduce.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of insect collection and storage, specifically relating to an insect collection and storage cage. Background Technology

[0002] The use of insect collection and storage cages is closely linked to the needs of ecological research, agricultural pest and disease monitoring, and biodiversity surveys for efficient and standardized collection tools. In field surveys and laboratory research, entomologists often need to capture live insects for behavioral observation, species identification, or population dynamics analysis. Traditional temporary containers suffer from problems such as insects easily escaping, interfering with each other, or being damaged. To address this issue, modern collection and storage cages emphasize functional differentiation in their design. For example, they use partitions or independent chambers to separate reptiles and flying insects, reducing the risk of wing damage. They also employ breathable mesh and transparent observation windows to facilitate real-time observation and ensure air circulation. Furthermore, some designs incorporate human-centered considerations, such as removable bottom plates for easy cleaning of insect residue, or the ability to work at night by incorporating ultraviolet insect-attracting lamps and lighting. These improvements not only increase specimen survival rates and the accuracy of collected data but also reduce the workload of researchers. Especially in long-term monitoring and educational scenarios, these tools significantly optimize workflows.

[0003] A search revealed a Chinese patent publication number CN 221410103 U, which discloses a multi-layered temporary storage cage for insect collection. The cage comprises several stacked cage structures, each with detachable connections on both sides. The topmost cage structure is detachably connected to a top cover. Connecting ears are provided on both sides of each cage structure, and connecting posts are used to detachably connect the cage structures. Each cage structure is an upward-opening trough, with a first slide rail at the top edge for installing a collection cylinder assembly. A collection space is provided at the bottom of the cage structure.

[0004] The aforementioned patent has the following drawbacks: when new insects are introduced or food is placed inside the cage, the insects are prone to escape, and if they are poisonous insects, they may even cause injury to the user.

[0005] To address this, an insect collection and storage cage is proposed, which features a double-door interlocking structure that significantly reduces the likelihood of insects escaping when new insects are introduced or food is placed inside. This design is particularly suitable for flying or venomous insects. Utility Model Content

[0006] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the above-mentioned defects and provide a storage cage that can effectively prevent insects from escaping. When new insects are released, the insects in the cage cannot take the opportunity to escape, thus effectively avoiding the possibility that old insects may escape due to user error in releasing new insects.

[0007] To address one or more of the above-mentioned defects or improvement needs of the existing technology, this utility model provides an insect collection and storage cage, including a cage body. A double-door channel is fixedly installed on one side of the cage body. The inner walls of the two ends of the double-door channel are respectively connected to a first channel door and a second channel door by a hinge with a built-in torsion spring. The hinge is configured to allow the torsion spring to accumulate rebound force when the door is opened, and to drive the first and second channel doors to automatically reset to the closed state after the external force is removed. The first and second channel doors are constructed to be pushed open only unidirectionally from the outside of the cage body to the inside.

[0008] In some embodiments, an electric lock is fixedly installed on the surface of the first passage door and the second passage door. On the double-door passage, a sensor is fixedly installed at the socket position corresponding to each electric lock for detecting the door status. A control device is fixedly installed on the top of the double-door passage by bolts. A solar panel is fixedly installed on the top of the control device. The solar panel is configured to supply power to the electrical devices on the double-door passage.

[0009] In some embodiments, an observation window is provided at the top of the cage, and a glass plate is embedded inside the observation window.

[0010] In some embodiments, a sleeve is fixedly installed on each of the top two sides of the cage, and a drawstring and a magnetic sealing strip are glued to the bottom of the sleeve.

[0011] In some embodiments, the magnetic sealing strip is located at the bottom of the sleeve.

[0012] In some embodiments, a one-way valve is fixedly installed on the side of the cage. Multiple insect-attracting lamps are attached to one end of the one-way valve located outside the cage, and a trapping tube is threaded to the other end of the one-way valve located inside the cage.

[0013] In some embodiments, a fixing buckle is fixedly installed on each side of the cage by bolts, and a shoulder strap is fixedly installed on the top of the fixing buckles on both sides.

[0014] In some embodiments, a plurality of weight-adding blocks are bolted to the bottom of the cage to improve the stability of the device.

[0015] In summary, the technical solutions conceived by this invention have the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art:

[0016] 1. This utility model discloses an insect collection and storage cage, which can use a double-door channel as the main release channel for insects. The double doors work together to effectively prevent insects from escaping when the doors are opened. At the same time, because the hinges connecting the doors adopt a built-in torsion spring design, the doors can automatically close after being opened, preventing users from forgetting to close the doors and causing insects to escape. The doors can only be pushed open from the outside of the cage to the inside, which can prevent insects inside the cage from pushing open the second channel door to reach the double-door channel, thus greatly reducing the insect escape rate.

[0017] 2. The present invention relates to an insect collection and storage cage, the control device of which includes a signal receiving device and a processing device. The sensor can detect the opening and closing status of the doors. When the sensor detects that a door has been pushed open, it will send a signal to the control device. The control device will then control the electric lock of the other door that has not been opened to lock through the processing device, thereby achieving a double-door interlocking structure, that is, only one door is always in the open state. This fundamentally eliminates the risk of escape caused by operating errors that open two doors at the same time, forces users to form safe operating habits, and the solar panel can also ensure the power supply of the electrical devices on the double-door passage.

[0018] 3. The insect collection and storage cage of this utility model has a sleeve that allows users to perform complex internal operations, such as separating insects with tweezers and moving insect eggs. The drawstring installed at the bottom of the sleeve allows the user to perform fine operations inside the cage. The elasticity of the drawstring will tightly wrap around the user's arm to form a dynamic seal. When the user pulls out of the sleeve, the drawstring can automatically tighten the cuff, and at the same time, the magnetic sealing strip at the bottom will automatically close, thus forming a double seal and enhancing the device's ability to prevent insects from escaping. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an insect collection and storage cage according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a front view of an insect collection and storage cage according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a rear view of an insect collection and storage cage according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a side view of an insect collection and storage cage according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of an insect collection and storage cage according to an embodiment of this utility model.

[0024] In all the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals denote the same technical features, specifically: 1 cage body, 2 double-door passage, 3 one-way valve, 4 sleeve, 5 drawstring, 6 magnetic sealing strip, 7 first passage door, 8 second passage door, 9 electric lock, 10 sensor, 11 control device, 12 trap tube, 13 weight-adding block, 14 solar panel, 15 insect-attracting lamp, 16 observation window, 17 harness, 18 fixing buckle. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model.

[0026] Furthermore, the technical features involved in the various embodiments of this utility model described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0027] Please refer to Figures 1-4 An insect collection and storage cage includes a cage body 1, characterized in that: a double-door passage 2 is fixedly installed on one side of the cage body 1, and the inner walls of the two ends of the double-door passage 2 are respectively rotatably connected to a first passage door 7 and a second passage door 8 by a hinge with a built-in torsion spring. The hinge is configured to allow the torsion spring to accumulate rebound force when the door is opened, and to drive the first passage door 7 and the second passage door 8 to automatically reset to the closed state after the external force is removed. The first passage door 7 and the second passage door 8 are constructed to be pushed open only unidirectionally from the outside to the inside of the cage body 1.

[0028] Using the double-door passage 2 as the main release channel for insects, the combined action of the two doors effectively prevents insects from escaping when the doors are opened. At the same time, because the hinges connecting the doors use a built-in torsion spring design, the doors can automatically close after being opened, preventing users from forgetting to close the doors and causing insects to escape. The door can only be pushed open from the outside of the cage 1 in one direction to the inside, which can prevent insects inside the cage 1 from pushing open the second passage door to reach the double-door passage, thus greatly reducing the insect escape rate.

[0029] In this embodiment, an electric lock 9 is fixedly installed on the surface of the first passage door 7 and the second passage door 8. On the double-door passage 2, a sensor 10 is fixedly installed at the socket position corresponding to each electric lock 9 for detecting the door status. A control device 11 is fixedly installed on the top of the double-door passage 2 by bolts. A solar panel 14 is fixedly installed on the top of the control device 11. The solar panel 14 is configured to supply power to the electrical devices on the double-door passage 2.

[0030] The control device 11 contains a signal receiving device and a processing device. The sensor 10 can sense the opening and closing status of the door. When the sensor 10 senses that a door has been pushed open, it will send a signal to the control device 11. The control device 11 will control the electric lock 9 of the other door that has not been opened to lock through the processing device, so as to achieve a double-door interlocking structure, that is, only one door is always in the open state, which fundamentally eliminates the risk of escape caused by opening two doors at the same time due to operational errors, forces users to form safe operating habits, and the solar panel 14 can also ensure the power supply of the electrical devices on the double-door passage 2.

[0031] In this embodiment, the top of the cage 1 is provided with an observation window 16, and a glass plate is embedded inside the observation window 16. A sleeve 4 is fixedly installed on each side of the top of the cage 1. A drawstring 5 and a magnetic sealing strip 6 are glued to the bottom of the sleeve 4, and the magnetic sealing strip 6 is located at the bottom of the sleeve 4.

[0032] The sleeve 4 allows users to perform complex internal operations, such as separating insects with tweezers or moving insect eggs. The drawstring 5 installed at the bottom of the sleeve 4 allows the user to perform fine operations inside the cage 1. The elasticity of the drawstring 5 will tightly wrap around the user's arm, forming a dynamic seal. When the user pulls out of the sleeve, the drawstring 5 can automatically tighten the cuff, and at the same time, the magnetic sealing strip 6 at the bottom will automatically close, thus forming a double seal and enhancing the device's ability to prevent insects from escaping.

[0033] In this embodiment, a one-way valve 3 is fixedly installed on the side of the cage 1. Multiple insect-attracting lamps 15 are glued to one end of the one-way valve 3 located outside the cage 1, and a trapping tube 12 is threadedly connected to the other end of the one-way valve 3 located inside the cage 1.

[0034] The one-way valve 3 is a one-way valve made of a soft, elastic material (such as silicone or soft plastic). When an insect tries to push open the valve from the inside, the valve's flexibility and tilt angle cause it to close tightly, allowing only entry and no exit. Meanwhile, the insect-attracting lamp 15 is designed to attract insects in the wild using specific wavelengths. The trapping tube 12 can hold food to attract insects. When insects are attracted by the insect-attracting lamp 15, they are again attracted by the food and enter the cage 1 through the one-way valve 3.

[0035] In this embodiment, a fixing buckle 18 is fixedly installed on each side of the cage 1 by bolts, and a shoulder strap 17 is fixedly installed on the top of the fixing buckles 18 on both sides. Multiple weight-adding blocks 13 are fixedly installed on the bottom of the cage 1 by bolts to improve the stability of the device.

[0036] The carrying strap 17 allows users to easily carry or hang it at a high place, while the weight block 13 ensures that the cage will not be blown over by the wind, thereby improving the stability of the cage.

[0037] In this example, an insect collection and storage cage attracts insects with an insect-attracting lamp 15, then attracts them with food on a trapping tube 12, and enters the cage body 1 through a one-way valve 3. The user can observe the insects' status through the top observation window 16 and operate or feed them inside the cage body 1 through the sleeve 4. When the user needs to release new insects, they can put the insects into the double-door passage 2 through the first passage door 7. When the first passage door 7 is opened, the second passage door 8 automatically locks, effectively preventing the insects from escaping from the cage body 1. When the insects enter the double-door passage 2, since the first passage door 7 and the second passage door 8 can only be pushed open unidirectionally from the outside of the cage body 1 to the inside, the double-door passage 2 is a one-way passage, and the insects can only enter the cage body through the second passage door 8 to complete the insect release.

[0038] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various variations or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model, and these should all be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An insect collection and storage cage, characterized in that: The cage includes a cage body (1), characterized in that: a double-door passage (2) is fixedly installed on one side of the cage body (1), and the inner walls of the two ends of the double-door passage (2) are respectively connected to a first passage door (7) and a second passage door (8) by a hinge with a built-in torsion spring. The hinge is configured to allow the torsion spring to accumulate rebound force when the door is opened, and to drive the first passage door (7) and the second passage door (8) to automatically reset to the closed state after the external force is removed. The first passage door (7) and the second passage door (8) are constructed to be able to be pushed open only from the outside of the cage body (1) to the inside.

2. The insect collection and storage cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: An electric lock (9) is fixedly installed on the surface of the first passage door (7) and the second passage door (8). On the double door passage (2), a sensor (10) is fixedly installed at the socket position corresponding to each electric lock (9) to detect the door status. A control device (11) is fixedly installed on the top of the double door passage (2) by bolts. A solar panel (14) is fixedly installed on the top of the control device (11). The solar panel (14) is configured to supply power to the electrical devices on the double door passage (2).

3. The insect collection and storage cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the cage (1) is provided with an observation window (16), and the observation window (16) is inlaid with a glass plate.

4. The insect collection and storage cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sleeve (4) is fixedly installed on each of the top two sides of the cage (1), and a drawstring (5) and a magnetic sealing strip (6) are glued to the bottom of the sleeve (4).

5. The insect collection and storage cage according to claim 4, characterized in that: The magnetic sealing strip (6) is located at the bottom of the sleeve (4).

6. The insect collection and storage cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: A one-way valve (3) is fixedly installed on the side of the cage (1). Multiple insect-attracting lamps (15) are attached to one end of the one-way valve (3) outside the cage (1), and a trapping tube (12) is connected to the other end of the one-way valve (3) inside the cage (1) by a thread.

7. The insect collection and storage cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cage (1) has a fixing buckle (18) fixed on each side by bolts, and a shoulder strap (17) is fixedly installed on the top of the fixing buckles (18) on both sides.

8. The insect collection and storage cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the cage (1) is fixed with multiple weight blocks (13) by bolts to improve the stability of the device.

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