Dynamic monitoring device for mammals based on a far-infrared camera
The dynamic monitoring device with far-infrared imaging and electromechanical control addresses inefficiencies in traditional methods by providing continuous, adaptable, and wide-area mammal surveillance, enhancing monitoring flexibility and stability.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2026-01-06
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-02
AI Technical Summary
Traditional wildlife monitoring methods are labor-intensive, inefficient, and limited by weather, terrain, and personnel, failing to provide continuous, synchronized, and dynamic surveillance across large areas, and existing devices lack flexibility in monitoring perspective and controlled data collection.
A dynamic monitoring device integrating far-infrared thermal imaging, electromechanical automated control, and modular design, featuring a horizontal rotation component and angle adjustment, enabling 360° rotation and tilt, with a collapsible base for adaptability and stability, allowing continuous and wide-area monitoring.
Enables continuous, dynamic, and wide-area monitoring of mammals, independent of visible light conditions, with enhanced adaptability and stability, facilitating population estimation.
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Abstract
Description
Technical area
[0001] The present utility model relates to the field of animal monitoring, in particular a dynamic monitoring device for mammals based on a far-infrared camera. State of the art
[0002] Traditional monitoring methods mostly rely on researchers who observe, track, and record data in the field. This method is labor-intensive, costly, and inefficient, easily disturbs animals, and disrupts their natural behavior. At the same time, limitations imposed by weather, terrain, and personnel make it difficult to implement 24-hour, uninterrupted, and synchronous monitoring across large areas.
[0003] Currently widespread monitoring devices trigger photo or video recordings by detecting the animals' body temperature. However, their disadvantages lie in a fixed image field and a limited monitoring area: they cannot adjust the monitoring perspective to capture mammals in a moving or dynamic environment, and data collection is random and uncontrolled. Content of the utility model
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a dynamic monitoring device for mammals based on a far-infrared camera. Given that traditional methods for monitoring wildlife no longer meet the requirements of sophisticated and dynamic research, this utility model aims to create an intelligent monitoring device capable of actively and dynamically monitoring mammals around the clock and over a wide area through the innovative integration of technologies such as far-infrared thermal imaging, electromechanical automated control, and modular structural design. Furthermore, it enables an estimation of mammal populations based on the data provided by the monitoring device.
[0005] To achieve the aforementioned purpose, the present utility model provides a dynamic monitoring device for mammals based on a far-infrared camera, comprising a monitoring station, wherein a horizontal rotation component, an angle adjustment component and a far-infrared camera are arranged successively on the top of the monitoring station from bottom to top; the lower part of the far-infrared camera is connected to the angle adjustment component; the lower part of the angle adjustment component is connected to the horizontal rotation component; the far-infrared camera, the angle adjustment component and the horizontal rotation component are each connected to a control box; the control box is arranged on the monitoring station.
[0006] Preferably, the monitoring station comprises a shaft, wherein a collapsible base is arranged on the lower part of the shaft; several receiving grooves are provided on the collapsible base; anchoring legs are connected to the receiving grooves; the anchoring legs are connected to anchoring elements; and the horizontal rotational component is arranged on the upper side of the shaft.
[0007] Preferably, a ball joint connection is provided both between the anchoring legs and the receiving grooves and between the anchoring legs and the anchoring elements.
[0008] Preferably, the horizontal rotational component comprises a fixing disk and a rotary disk, wherein the rotary disk is arranged on the fixing disk; a drive gear is provided in the fixing disk; the drive gear is connected to a motor; the motor is connected to a circuit board; ball tracks are provided on the circumference of the fixing disk; balls are placed in the ball tracks; a guided rack and pinion is attached to the rotary disk; the guided rack and pinion meshes with the drive gear; and the angle adjustment component is arranged above the rotary disk.
[0009] Preferably, the angle adjustment component comprises a connecting support, wherein the fixed ends of a first electric telescopic rod and a second electric telescopic rod are arranged on the connecting support; the movable ends of the first electric telescopic rod and the second electric telescopic rod are each connected to the front and rear ends of an adjustment plate; the far-infrared camera is arranged on the adjustment plate.
[0010] Therefore, the present utility model comprises a dynamic monitoring device for mammals based on a far-infrared camera with the above structure, which has the following advantageous effects compared to the prior art: 1. The present utility model creates images by detecting the infrared radiation (heat) emitted by objects themselves and is independent of visible light. This allows it to effectively detect warm-blooded animals (e.g., mammals) even in environments with low visible light, such as at night, in jungles, or in grassy areas, thus solving the problem of the poor night-time surveillance effectiveness of traditional cameras. 2. The horizontal rotation component (based on gears and motor) and the angle adjustment component (based on electric telescopic rod) provide the camera with two degrees of freedom (360° horizontal rotation and tilt angle adjustment) and represent the core element for realizing dynamic tracking and extending the monitoring area. 3. The design of the collapsible base and ball joint connection reflects consideration for the device's portability and adaptability to different environments. This makes the deployment and retrieval of the monitoring station easier and faster, allows it to quickly adapt to various complex terrain features, and ensures the device's stability.
[0011] The technical solution of the present utility model is described in more detail below with reference to drawings and exemplary embodiments. Description of the attached drawings Fig. Figure 1 is an overall structural view of a dynamic monitoring device for mammals based on a far-infrared camera according to the present utility model; Fig. 2 is a structural view of a collapsible base of the dynamic monitoring device for mammals based on a far-infrared camera according to the present utility model; Fig. Figure 3 is an internal structural view of a fixing disk of the dynamic monitoring device for mammals based on a far-infrared camera according to the present utility model; Fig. Figure 4 is an internal structural view of a turntable of the dynamic monitoring device for mammals based on a far-infrared camera according to the present utility model; Fig. Figure 5 is a structural view of an angle adjustment component of the dynamic monitoring device for mammals based on a far-infrared camera according to the present utility model. Reference symbol list
[0012] 1-Monitoring station; 2-Horizontal rotation component; 3-Angle adjustment component; 4-Far-infrared camera; 5-Control box; 11-Shaft; 12-Folding base; 13-Receiving groove; 14-Anchoring leg; 15-Anchoring elements; 21-Fixing disc; 22-Turntable; 23-Drive gear; 24-Motor; 25-Circuit board; 26-Ball track; 27-Ball; 28-Guided rack and pinion; 31-Connecting support; 32-First electric telescopic rod; 33-Second electric telescopic rod; 34-Adjustment plate. Examples of implementation
[0013] In describing this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "above," "below," "within," "outside," etc., indicate an orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings or corresponding to the usual installation orientation or positional relationship when using the utility model product. This serves solely to facilitate the description of this utility model and to simplify its presentation, but does not constitute a statement or suggestion that the device or element in question must have a specific orientation, be designed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, this cannot be interpreted as a limitation of this utility model.
[0014] As in the Fig.Figures 1 to 5 illustrate a dynamic monitoring device for mammals based on a far-infrared camera according to the present utility model, comprising a monitoring station 1, wherein a horizontal rotation component 2, an angle adjustment component 3 and a far-infrared camera 4 are arranged successively on the top of the monitoring station 1 from bottom to top; the lower part of the far-infrared camera 4 is connected to the angle adjustment component 3; the lower part of the angle adjustment component 3 is connected to the horizontal rotation component 2; the far-infrared camera 4, the angle adjustment component 3 and the horizontal rotation component 2 are each connected to a control box 5; the control box 5 is arranged on the monitoring station 1.
[0015] The monitoring station 1 comprises a shaft 11, wherein a collapsible base 12 is arranged on the lower part of the shaft 11; several receiving grooves 13 are provided on the collapsible base 12; anchoring legs 14 are connected to the receiving grooves 13; the anchoring legs 14 are connected to anchoring elements 15; the horizontal rotational component 2 is arranged on the upper side of the shaft 11.
[0016] A ball joint connection is provided both between the anchoring legs 14 and the receiving grooves 13 and between the anchoring legs 14 and the anchoring elements 15.
[0017] The horizontal rotation component 2 comprises a fixing disk 21 and a turntable 22, wherein the turntable 22 is arranged on the fixing disk 21; a drive gear 23 is provided in the fixing disk 21; the drive gear 23 is connected to a motor 24; the motor 24 is connected to a circuit board 25; ball tracks 26 are provided on the circumference of the fixing disk 21; balls 27 are placed in the ball tracks 26; a guided rack 28 is attached to the turntable 22; the guided rack 28 meshes with the drive gear 23; the angle adjustment component 3 is arranged above the turntable 22.
[0018] The angle adjustment component 3 comprises a connecting support 31, wherein the fixed ends of a first electric telescopic rod 32 and a second electric telescopic rod 33 are arranged on the connecting support 31; the movable ends of the first electric telescopic rod 32 and the second electric telescopic rod 33 are each connected to the front and rear ends of an adjustment plate 34; the far-infrared camera 4 is arranged on the adjustment plate 34.
[0019] Therefore, the present utility model comprises a dynamic monitoring device for mammals based on a far-infrared camera with the aforementioned structure. Given that traditional methods for monitoring wildlife no longer meet the requirements of sophisticated and dynamic research, the present utility model aims to create an intelligent monitoring device capable of actively and dynamically monitoring mammals around the clock and over a wide area through the innovative integration of technologies such as far-infrared thermal imaging, electromechanical automated control, and modular structural design. Furthermore, it enables an estimation of mammal populations based on the data provided by the monitoring device.
[0020] In conclusion, it should be noted that the foregoing embodiments serve solely to illustrate the technical solution of the present utility model and not to limit it. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, it should be clear to the person skilled in the art that they may modify the technical solution of the present utility model or replace it with equivalent solutions without such modifications or equivalent replacements resulting in the modified technical solution falling outside the spirit and scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.
Claims
[1] A dynamic monitoring device for mammals based on a far-infrared camera, characterized by that it comprises a monitoring station, wherein on the top of the monitoring station, from bottom to top, a horizontal rotation component, an angle adjustment component and a far-infrared camera are arranged successively; the lower part of the far-infrared camera is connected to the angle adjustment component; the lower part of the angle adjustment component is connected to the horizontal rotation component; the far-infrared camera, the angle adjustment component and the horizontal rotation component are each connected to a control box; the control box is arranged on the monitoring station. [2] The dynamic monitoring device for mammals based on a female infrared camera according to claim 1, characterized bythat the monitoring station comprises a shaft, wherein a collapsible base is arranged on the lower part of the shaft; several receiving grooves are provided on the collapsible base; anchoring legs are connected to the receiving grooves; the anchoring legs are connected to anchoring elements; the horizontal rotational component is arranged on the upper side of the shaft. [3] The dynamic monitoring device for mammals based on a female infrared camera according to claim 2, characterized by , that a ball joint connection is provided both between the anchoring legs and the receiving grooves and between the anchoring legs and the anchoring elements. [4] The dynamic monitoring device for mammals based on a female infrared camera according to claim 2, characterized bythat the horizontal rotational component comprises a fixing disk and a turntable, wherein the turntable is arranged on the fixing disk; a drive gear is provided in the fixing disk; the drive gear is connected to a motor; the motor is connected to a circuit board; ball tracks are provided on the circumference of the fixing disk; balls are placed in the ball tracks; a guided rack and pinion is attached to the turntable; the guided rack and pinion meshes with the drive gear; the angle adjustment component is arranged above the turntable. [5] The dynamic monitoring device for mammals based on a female infrared camera according to claim 1, characterized by, that the angle adjustment component comprises a connecting support, wherein the fixed ends of a first electric telescopic rod and a second electric telescopic rod are arranged on the connecting support; the movable ends of the first electric telescopic rod and the second electric telescopic rod are each connected to the front and rear ends of an adjustment plate; the far-infrared camera is arranged on the adjustment plate.