Trap having selective bait exposure-type termite control function

Abstract

The trap having a selective bait exposure-type termite control function according to the present invention comprises: a body having an accommodation space therein and allowing termites to enter and exit; a cover module coupled to the top of the body to prevent foreign substances from entering the body and to prevent the termites that have entered the body from exiting; and a cartridge module which is provided in the accommodation space and accommodates bait that can exterminate the termites, and at least a part of which selectively opens to expose the bait to termites, wherein the cartridge module is provided with a separate feed member which when ingested to a set level by the termites opens the cartridge module to expose the bait to the outside.

Description

Trap with selective bait exposure termite control function

[0001] The present invention relates to a trap having a termite control function using a selective bait exposure method, and more specifically, to a trap having a termite control function using a selective bait exposure method that confirms the presence or absence of termites within a surveillance area and simultaneously performs termite control to enable a rapid response.

[0002]

[0003] In general, it is known that there are about 2,050 species of termites living on Earth, and the termites living in Korea are Kyushu termites, which are about 2.3 mm long and are known to live in one house with about 10,000 to 100,000 of them.

[0004] Termites are social insects, and live in colonies consisting of king termites, queen termites, soldier termites, and worker termites.

[0005] Worker termites make up the majority of the termite population, and are known to forage for and bring food to feed larvae and soldier termites, raise young termites, serve soldiers, clean the house, repair damaged houses, and even build nests when the house needs to be moved.

[0006] Termites mostly eat wood and leaves, and also eat dead trees and fallen leaves, and obtain nutrition by breaking down fiber to absorb glucose, and produce excrement containing various organic substances and salts.

[0007] In this way, termites are essential insects in the ecosystem because they clean trees and fallen leaves and help plants grow well with their excrement, and they play an important role in connecting predators and producers in the ecological cycle.

[0008] However, important cultural properties made of wood, that is, wooden cultural properties, are becoming a major social problem as they are damaged by termites.

[0009] For example, at Tongdosa Temple in South Korea, out of the eight pillars measuring 50cm in diameter and 3m in height in the Yaksa Hall of Tongdosa Temple, five have already been reported to have been significantly damaged by termites. One pillar, which has had its base eaten away, is making a hollow sound even up to the point where you can touch it, and there is a hole between the foundation stone and the pillar that is large enough to fit a hand.

[0010] In addition, it has been reported that the Geungnakbojeon of Muwisa Temple in Jeollanam-do, the Daeungjeon of Seonunsa Temple in Jeollabuk-do, the Yeongsanjeon of Magoksa Temple in Chungcheongnam-do, the Daeungbojeon of Beopjusa Temple in Chungcheongbuk-do, the Geojoam Hermitage and Yeongsanjeon of Eunhaesa Temple in Gyeongsangbuk-do, the Geungnakjeon and Imcheonggak of Bongjeongsa Temple, the Muryangsudo and Josadang of Buseoksa Temple in Gunjajeong, the Gaeksamun and Haewunjeong in Gangwon-do, and Ojukheon are all being damaged by termites.

[0011] According to the National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage's 2011 report on cultural property destruction by termites, out of 57 investigations of national treasures, treasures, and important folk cultural properties, damage was reported in 39 cases, resulting in a damage rate of 68.4%.

[0012] Termites like this were known to inhabit only parts of the Korean Peninsula, including South Chungcheong Province and the western region, in the 1920s. However, as the temperature of the Korean Peninsula rises along with global warming, the population of termites that prefer hot and humid environments is also rapidly increasing. A 2004 survey confirmed that they are evenly distributed across the country. The introduction of alien species is also increasing, making termite control a major social issue.

[0013] Methods for controlling termites in wooden cultural assets include fumigation, wood preservatives, soil treatment, and baiting.

[0014] Among them, the bait method is a pest control method that simultaneously destroys individuals and colonies by luring termites and making them consume toxic substances along with food, and has the advantage of causing less contamination of the soil and human body due to the chemicals.

[0015] This termite control method using the bait method is attracting attention due to its advantage of causing less contamination to the soil and human body, and is disclosed in Korean Patent Publication No. 1994-0006459 as a prior art applying the bait method.

[0016] However, the prior art disclosed in the above-mentioned public patent document Special Publication No. 1994-0006459 has a problem in that it is not efficient in detecting, predicting, or controlling termites because the bait station having a cartridge housed in a housing must be separated and observed every time in order to periodically investigate the activity of termites.

[0017] In addition, conventional termite capture or monitoring devices required managers to periodically visit the site and personally check the devices, which was a significant burden in terms of time and manpower, and there were many problems in terms of efficiency, such as cases where they were missed during inspection.

[0018] In addition, many water-soluble baits used for termite control were found to be ineffective due to loss when exposed to the outside.

[0019] Therefore, a method to solve these problems is required.

[0020]

[0021] The present invention is an invention devised to solve the problems of the above-described prior art, and has the purpose of accurately detecting and monitoring the presence of termites and controlling termites using bait when detected.

[0022] The tasks of the present invention are not limited to the tasks mentioned above, and other tasks not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

[0023]

[0024] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a termite control trap having a selective bait exposure method, comprising: a body having a receiving space formed therein and formed so that termites can enter and exit; a cover module coupled to the upper end of the body to prevent foreign substances from entering the interior of the body and at the same time prevent termites that have entered the interior of the body from coming out indiscriminately; and a cartridge module provided within the receiving space and containing a bait capable of exterminating termites therein, at least a portion of which is selectively opened to expose the bait to the termites; wherein the cartridge module is provided with a separate feeding member, and is characterized in that when termites consume a certain level or more of the feeding member, the cartridge module opens to expose the bait to the outside.

[0025] In addition, the cartridge module may include a storage unit that accommodates the bait therein and the feeding member, and a trigger unit that controls the opening and closing of the storage unit.

[0026] In addition, the storage unit may include a fixed part having a certain area and a settling space formed therein to accommodate the bait, a moving part positioned at an upper portion of the fixed part and moving up and down to seal the settling space, and an elastic restoring part that provides a restoring force between the fixed part and the moving part and presses the moving part upward.

[0027] In addition, the trigger unit includes a pair of rotational engaging parts that are formed at a bend and have a certain length at the lower portion of the fixed portion, the central portion being rotatable in the up-and-down direction, and the upper portion being fixed and separated from the moving portion according to the rotation angle, and the pair of rotational engaging parts are arranged so that the ends protruding from the lower portion of the fixed portion face each other and are adjacent to each other so that the feeding member is coupled therebetween, and when the feeding member is lost, the rotational engaging part rotates and the coupling state with the moving portion can be released.

[0028] In addition, the trigger unit includes an extension portion that extends along the circumference from the fixed portion and has a through hole formed in the vertical direction, and an extension portion that extends downward from the lower end of the moving portion and is exposed downward by passing through the through hole, and the extension portion has a separate fixing groove formed therein so that the feeding member is mounted while passing through the through hole, and when the feeding member is lost, the moving portion can move upward.

[0029] In addition, the cartridge module can be linked to the above-mentioned cartridge module, and the detection module may further include a detection unit that determines whether the moving part is raised or lowered when the feeding member is lost due to termites that have entered the inside of the body, and a communication unit that is provided in the upper case and receives a signal detected by the detection unit and transmits it to the management server.

[0030] In addition, the detection unit is provided inside the cover module and includes a magnetic sensor that can be linked to the communication unit and a magnetic member that is provided at the upper end of the cartridge module and can be linked to the magnetic sensor, and the magnetic sensor detects a change in a magnetic field according to a displacement of the magnetic member when the moving part is raised or lowered to determine whether termites have entered, and transmits a signal of termite entry to the communication unit so that remote monitoring can be performed from the management server.

[0031] In addition, the body may further include an attraction module made of a material containing fiber and configured to attract termites.

[0032]

[0033] The trap having a termite control function using a selective bait exposure method of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problem has the following effects.

[0034] First, it prevents the loss of bait regardless of the presence or absence of termites, and has the advantage of being able to perform both prediction and control at the same time when termites appear.

[0035] Second, it is easy to maintain by minimizing the access of managers by suppressing the loss of bait, and it has the advantage of suppressing the movement of termites due to light exposure and smell.

[0036] The effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description of the claims.

[0037]

[0038] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the entire appearance of a trap having a termite control function of a selective bait exposure method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] FIG. 2 is a drawing showing a state in which a trap having a termite control function of a selective bait exposure method according to an embodiment of the present invention is installed in the ground;

[0040] FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the detailed configuration of a trap having a termite control function of a selective bait exposure method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the assembled appearance of a trap having a termite control function of a selective bait exposure method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] FIG. 5 is a drawing showing the configuration of a cartridge module in a trap having a termite control function of a selective bait exposure method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figures 6 and 7 are drawings showing the operating state of the cartridge module of Figure 5;

[0044] FIG. 8 is a drawing showing a modified form of a cartridge module in a trap having a termite control function of a selective bait exposure method according to an embodiment of the present invention; and

[0045] Figure 9 is a drawing showing the operating state of the cartridge module of Figure 8.

[0046]

[0047] In this specification, when it is said that a component (or region, layer, portion, etc.) is “on,” “connected to,” or “coupled to” another component, it means that it can be directly disposed / connected / coupled to the other component, or a third component may be disposed between them.

[0048] Identical drawing numbers indicate identical components. Furthermore, in the drawings, the thicknesses, proportions, and dimensions of components are exaggerated for the purpose of effectively illustrating the technical content.

[0049] "And / or" includes all combinations of one or more of the associated constructs that can be defined.

[0050] While terms such as "first" and "second" may be used to describe various components, these components should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used solely to distinguish one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, a first component may be referred to as a "second component," and similarly, a second component may also be referred to as a "first component." Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0051] Additionally, terms such as "below," "lower," "above," and "upper" are used to describe the relationships between components depicted in the drawings. These terms are relative concepts and are described based on the directions indicated in the drawings.

[0052] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains. Furthermore, terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted to have a meaning consistent with their meaning in the relevant technical context, and unless interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense, they are explicitly defined herein.

[0053] Terms such as "include" or "have" should be understood to specify the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, but not to exclude in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0054] The present invention relates to a trap having a termite control function using a selective bait exposure method that enables a manager to remotely check for the presence of termites without having to go to the site in person to check, thereby enabling a rapid response. The trap having the termite control function using the selective bait exposure method is a device in which a plurality of traps are installed underground at a certain section around a wooden building or structure requiring protection, to monitor whether termites appear around the wooden building or structure requiring protection, and to enable rapid control in the event of termites appearing.

[0055] First, a trap having a termite control function using a selective bait exposure method according to the present invention will be examined with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5.

[0056] The termite control trap of the selective bait exposure method according to the present invention comprises, as illustrated, a body (100) having a receiving space formed therein and formed so that termites can enter and exit, a cover module (300) coupled to the upper end of the body (100) to prevent foreign substances from entering the interior of the body (100) and at the same time to prevent termites that have entered the interior of the body (100) from coming out indiscriminately, a cartridge module (200) provided in the receiving space and containing a bait (10) capable of exterminating termites therein, at least a portion of which is selectively opened to expose the bait (10) to termites, a detection module (500) that detects the presence or absence of termites by detecting whether the cartridge module (200) is operating, and an attraction module (400) provided in the lower part of the body (100) to attract termites.

[0057] Specifically, the body (100) has an outer shape and an internal space to accommodate the cartridge module (200), and a separate passage hole (110) is formed so that termites can penetrate inside by being buried underground.

[0058] At this time, it is preferable that the overall external shape of the body (100) be formed in the shape of a cylinder, but it is not limited thereto, and is formed in the shape of a polygonal column such as a triangular column, a square column, a pentagonal column, etc. so that it can be stably inserted and buried in the ground.

[0059] In addition, the body (100) can be made of synthetic resin such as plastic or other various materials to prevent loss or damage.

[0060] And termites have a habit of moving through space or creating a tunnel-shaped tube using termite excrement, etc. for protection when humidity is insufficient, and moving inside the tube. Therefore, it is preferable that the passage hole (110) formed in the body (100) to allow termites to enter the interior of the body (100) be formed as a circular hole so as to have a tube-like shape like a tunnel.

[0061] In this embodiment, the body (100) has a cylindrical shape with a constant length in the vertical direction, and is configured so that the induction module (400) described below is provided at the bottom and the cover module (300) is provided at the top so that it can be buried underground.

[0062] Meanwhile, the above-mentioned attraction module (400) is additionally provided at the lower part of the body (100) and is composed of a material that attracts termites.

[0063] Specifically, the above-mentioned attraction module (400) is preferably formed with a rounded shape at the lower end or in the shape of a needle due to its nature of being buried underground, and is preferably formed of a material containing fiber, for example, wood, to be more effective in attracting termites.

[0064] At this time, the above-mentioned lure module (400) may be configured to be detachable from the body (100), and a separate hole may be formed inside to communicate with the inside of the receiving space.

[0065] Meanwhile, the cover module (300) can be attached to the upper part of the body (100) by any of a variety of methods, such as a fitting attachment, a fastening attachment, a white paper attachment, etc., or a method in which the upper part of the body (100) can be opened. This is to prevent foreign substances from entering the interior of the body (100) from outside, to prevent termites that have entered the interior of the body (100) from escaping indiscriminately, and to facilitate replacement and management of the cartridge module (200) and the detection unit (510) accommodated inside the body (100).

[0066] The cover module (300) may be formed as a plate-shaped structure that can simply cover the upper part of the body (100), but is not limited thereto, and it is preferable to have a structure in which an internal space is formed that can prevent termites that have entered the interior of the body (100) from moving and affecting the communication unit (520) and the detection unit (510), and also protect the communication unit (520) and the detection unit (510) from external force.

[0067] In this embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 2, the cover module (300) may be positioned on the ground and exposed when the body (100) is inserted into the ground, and a portion of the cover module (300) may be configured to be openable, thereby facilitating replacement or inspection of the detection module (500). In addition, the cover module (300) may be equipped with a PCB substrate or a battery therein to provide power for the detection module (500) to operate and simultaneously control them.

[0068] Additionally, the cover module (300) may be equipped with a separate carbon dioxide discharge means (not shown) on the outside to expand the termite attraction range.

[0069] Specifically, the carbon dioxide discharge means is provided detachably inside or outside the cover module (300) and is formed in a chamber shape to inject carbon dioxide contained inside into the surroundings.

[0070] At this time, termites tend to gather in places with high carbon dioxide concentrations, and this allows the carbon dioxide to be emitted over a wider area to attract termites.

[0071] It is provided inside the above-mentioned receiving space and accommodates a bait (10) capable of exterminating termites inside, and is configured so that at least a portion thereof is selectively opened to expose the bait (10) to termites.

[0072] Specifically, the cartridge module (200) is configured so that the bait (10) contained therein is placed in a sealed state, but when a separate feeding member (224) is eaten by termites and its shape is damaged to a certain degree or more, the feeding member is opened so that the termites can eat the bait (10).

[0073] The cartridge module (200) can be connected to the detection module (500), and includes the feeding member (224) that becomes food for termites that enter the interior through the passage hole (110) formed in the body (100), thereby opening the bait (10) by the action of the feeding activity of termites, and at the same time, performing a role of enabling the detection module (500) to check and detect the presence or absence of termites.

[0074] The above feeding member (224) is configured to serve as a bait to encourage feeding when termites enter, and also to serve as a trigger in the cartridge module (200), and wood, pulp, or Korean paper, etc. may be used.

[0075] At this time, it is preferable that the feeding member (224) does not undergo deformation due to external conditions or temperature and humidity, and it is preferable that pulp or Korean paper having a certain level of tensile strength along the longitudinal direction be used. Accordingly, the feeding member (224) is relatively less susceptible to external influences other than the feeding activities of termites and can maintain its initial shape.

[0076] In this embodiment, the cartridge module (200) can be installed in the receiving space inside the body (100) as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, and is formed in the form of a separate sealed case, but when the feeding member (224) is deformed or lost, a part of it moves upwards, exposing the bait (10) to termites.

[0077] At this time, the bait (10) is a drug that termites can consume through feeding activities, and is made of a material that acts as a poison to termites when consumed, thereby eradicating them.

[0078] In addition, it is preferable that the other components of the cartridge module (200) except for the bait (10) and the feeding member (224) are made of a material that does not contain fiber so that termites do not recognize them as food, thereby preventing any problems in the operating operation.

[0079] In this embodiment, the cartridge module (200) will be examined in more detail. It largely includes a storage unit (210) and a trigger unit (220). The storage unit (210) has a space of a certain level or more inside and accommodates the bait (10) and is blocked from the outside, and can be selectively opened by the trigger unit (220) to expose the bait (10) to the outside. At this time, the bait (10) can be protected from impurities or environmental changes flowing in from the outside within the storage unit (210), thereby preventing it from being unintentionally lost.

[0080] Specifically, the storage unit (210) includes a fixed part (212) having a certain area and a settling space formed therein to accommodate the bait (10), a moving part (214) positioned at the upper end of the fixed part (212) and moving up and down to seal the settling space, and an elastic restoring part (216) that provides a restoring force between the fixed part (212) and the moving part (214) and presses the moving part (214) upward.

[0081] The above-mentioned fixed part (212) is formed in the shape of a plate having a certain circumference, and the bait (10) is seated in the center of the upper surface. Here, the bait (10) is seated in a seat that is recessed and formed in the center of the upper surface of the above-mentioned fixed part (212).

[0082] The fixed part (212) configured in this manner is placed in a fixed state with the body (100) inside the receiving space.

[0083] In this embodiment, the fixed part (212) is fixed by a guide frame (120) formed vertically long inside the body (100), and an elastic restoration part (216) described later may be provided inside the guide frame (120).

[0084] The above moving part (214) is provided on the upper part of the above fixed part (212) and is configured to move up and down while having a certain length in the up and down direction.

[0085] In this embodiment, the moving part (214) is formed in a cylindrical shape with an open bottom as shown, is placed above the settling part, and moves downward, thereby surrounding the bait (10) together with the fixed part (212) and blocking external exposure.

[0086] And the elastic restoration part (216) is arranged along the circumference of the fixed part (212) at least once and is arranged in the vertical direction. At this time, the elastic restoration part (216) has a separate shaft (216a) formed long along the vertical direction on the fixed part (212), and the shaft (216a) is penetratedly connected to a flange (214a) formed protruding from the moving part (214).

[0087] And, an elastic member is arranged between the moving part (214) and the fixed part (212) to wrap around the circumference of the shaft (216a) so that a restoring force is applied upward to the moving part (214).

[0088] Accordingly, the moving part (214) moves stably without being detached when moving up and down while the flange (214a) is penetrated by the elastic restoring part (216).

[0089] As such, the storage unit (210) according to the present invention includes the fixed part (212), the moving part (214), and the elastic restoring part (216) as shown in FIG. 5, and when the moving part (214) is fixed or released by the trigger unit (220) described below, it can be selectively raised and lowered to expose the bait (10) to the outside.

[0090] Meanwhile, the trigger unit (220) includes a pair of rotational engaging parts (222) that are formed by bending and having a certain length at the lower portion of the fixed part (212) so that the central part can rotate in the up-and-down direction, and the upper part is fixed and separated from the moving part (214) according to the rotation angle.

[0091] Specifically, the above-described rotating engaging part (222) is composed of a plurality of parts as shown, and each part is formed in an ‘L’ or ‘ㄷ’ shape and is rotatably connected to an edge along the circumference of the above-described fixed part (212).

[0092] At this time, the rotating engaging portion (222) is configured to be rotatable in the up-and-down direction from the fixed portion (212), and is coupled so that a restoring force is applied in the downward direction. In addition, the upper end portion is formed in a hook shape and is formed in a form that is hooked to the lower end portion of the moving portion (214).

[0093] That is, the plurality of rotational engaging parts (222) are spaced apart from each other along the circumference of the fixed part (212), and when rotating upward, each end is caught on the edge of the circumference of the moving part (214), preventing the moving part (214) from moving upward. At this time, it is preferable that the moving part (214) is formed so that the lower end is extended along the circumference so that the upper end of the rotational engaging part (222) can be caught.

[0094] In this embodiment, the rotating engaging parts (222) are configured as a pair and are arranged to face each other, and the ends protruding from the lower portion of the fixed part (212) are arranged to face each other and be adjacent to each other, so that the feeding member (224) is coupled between them.

[0095] Accordingly, the rotating catch (222) is supported by the feeding member (224) and fixed in an upwardly rotated state to prevent the moving part (214) from moving upward.

[0096] And when the feeding member (224) is lost due to the introduced termites, the rotating engaging member (222) rotates and the connection with the moving member (214) is released and moves upward.

[0097] In this way, the trigger unit (220) includes the rotating engaging portion (222) and the feeding member (224), and is configured to prevent the rotating engaging portion (222) from engaging the moving portion (214) and moving upward when supported by the feeding member (224), but when the feeding member (224) is lost, the moving portion (214) moves upward.

[0098] As described above, the cartridge module (200) according to the present invention includes the storage unit (210) and the trigger unit (220), and when the feeding member (224) is lost or deformed due to the influx of termites, the storage unit (210) is opened and the bait (10) is exposed to the outside.

[0099] Meanwhile, the detection module (500) is configured to detect termites entering the body (100) and transmit them to the outside, and is connected to the cartridge module (200). The detection module (500) includes a detection unit (510) that determines whether the moving part (214) is raised or lowered when the feeding member (224) is lost due to termites entering the body (100), and a communication unit (520) that is provided in the upper case and receives a signal detected by the detection unit (510) and transmits it to the management server.

[0100] Specifically, the detection unit (510) may be provided inside the cover module (300), and may include a magnetic sensor (512) that can be connected to the communication unit (520), and a magnetic member (514) that is provided on one side of the moving part (214) and can be connected to the magnetic sensor (512).

[0101] Here, the magnetic member (514) moves together with the moving part (214) as it moves upward, and the magnetic sensor (512) detects this and determines whether the moving part (214) is operating.

[0102] Through this, the detection unit (510) can determine that termites have entered the body (100), and at this time, the magnetic sensor (512) can be connected to the communication unit (520), so that information on the entry of termites detected and determined by the detection unit (510) is converted into a signal and transmitted to the management server through the communication unit (520), so that the manager can remotely detect the presence or absence of termites through the management server without having to go to the site periodically and inspect them one by one.

[0103] Here, the magnetic member (514) moves together with the moving part (214) as it moves upward, and this is detected by the magnetic sensor (512).

[0104] Through this, the detection unit (510) can determine that termites have entered the body (100), and at this time, the magnetic sensor (512) can be connected to the communication unit (520), so that information on the entry of termites detected and determined by the detection unit (510) is converted into a signal and transmitted to the management server through the communication unit (520), so that the manager can remotely detect the presence or absence of termites through the management server without having to go to the site periodically and inspect them one by one.

[0105] In this way, the trap according to the present invention opens the bait (10) when termites that have entered the body (100) feed on the feeding member (224) and cause it to be deformed or damaged to a certain degree or more, and simultaneously transmits the presence of termites to the management server through the detection module (500).

[0106] Next, referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, the operating state of the storage unit (210) in the trap according to the present invention will be examined as follows.

[0107] First, looking at Figure 6, the moving part (214) is fixed by the trigger unit (220) in a state where it has moved downward. At this time, the fixed part (212) is in a state where a pair of the rotating engaging parts (222) are positioned facing each other and rotated upward, and the lower ends of each are positioned in a state where they are spaced apart by a certain distance.

[0108] And, the feeding member (224) is installed between the lower portions of the above-mentioned rotating catch (222) to support the above-mentioned rotating catch (222) so that it does not rotate downward.

[0109] Afterwards, when termites enter the body (100) and the feeding member (224) is lost or deformed to a certain degree or more, the rotating engaging member (222) rotates downward as shown in FIG. 7.

[0110] And in conjunction with this, the engaging state of the moving part (214) is released and it moves upward along the elastic restoring part (216).

[0111] At this time, the magnetic member (514) is provided at the upper end of the moving part (214) and moves upward together, and is detected by the magnetic sensor (512) and transmits the operation of the moving part (214) to the communication unit (520).

[0112] Through this process, the trap according to the present invention can handle termites by opening the storage unit (210) through the loss of the feeding member (224) after introducing the termites into the body (100) and at the same time, monitor the occurrence of termites by transmitting the occurrence of termites to the management server using the detection module (500).

[0113] Next, referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, a modified form of the cartridge unit in the trap according to the present invention will be examined as follows.

[0114] FIG. 8 is a drawing showing a modified form of a cartridge module (200) in a trap having a termite control function of a selective bait exposure method according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 9 is a drawing showing a state in which the cartridge module (200) of FIG. 8 operates.

[0115] Looking at the drawing shown, the form in which a part of the storage unit (210) moves upward in the cartridge module (200) and the bait (10) is opened is similar to the embodiment described above, but the configuration of the trigger unit (220) is different.

[0116] Specifically, looking at the drawing illustrated in FIG. 8, the storage unit (210) includes the fixed part (212), the moving part (214), and the elastic restoring part (216).

[0117] However, the trigger unit (220) includes an extension portion (228) that extends along the circumference from the fixed portion (212) and has a through hole formed in the vertical direction, and an extension portion (226) that extends downward from the lower end of the moving portion (214) and passes through the through hole to be exposed downward, and a separate fixing groove is formed in the extension portion (226) so that the feeding member (224) is mounted while passing through the through hole, and when the feeding member (224) is lost, the extension portion (226) moves upward.

[0118] At this time, the extension portion (228) is formed in a protruding shape at least once along the circumference of the fixed portion (212), and a through hole is formed in each portion. In addition, the extension portion (226) extends downward from a position corresponding to the through hole at the lowest end of the moving portion (214) and passes through the through hole.

[0119] Here, the extension (226) is connected to the feeding member (224) at the lower part of the fixing member (212) while penetrating the through hole, and is fixed by the feeding member (224).

[0120] Looking at the drawing shown, the extension (226) has a separate fixing groove formed into which the feeding member (224) is inserted and fixed, so that the feeding member (224) is secured, and the feeding member (224) is formed in a long bar shape so as to have a relatively larger area than the through hole.

[0121] Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 8, the moving part (214) moves downwards, and the feeding member (224) is fastened while the extension part (226) passes through the through hole, so that the fixed part (212) and the moving part (214) can maintain a state in which the bait (10) is blocked from being exposed to the outside.

[0122] Next, as shown in FIG. 9, when the feeding member (224) is deformed or damaged by being eaten by termites, the moving member (214) moves upward due to the restoring force of the elastic restoring member (216), and the bait (10) is exposed to the outside.

[0123] Through the trap having the termite control function of the selective bait exposure method having the structure described above, when termites are introduced, control is performed using bait (10), and at the same time, a manager who detects this remotely can identify the presence of termites.

[0124] In addition, it prevents the loss of bait (10) regardless of the presence or absence of termites, and has the advantage of being able to perform both prediction and control at the same time when termites appear.

[0125] In addition, it is easy to maintain by minimizing the access of the manager by suppressing the loss of bait (10), and it has the advantage of suppressing the movement of termites due to exposure to light and smell.

[0126]

[0127] As described above, preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms, in addition to the embodiments described above, without departing from the spirit or scope thereof. Therefore, the above-described embodiments should be considered illustrative rather than restrictive, and accordingly, the present invention is not limited to the above description, but may be modified within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0128] This invention was carried out as part of the Cultural Heritage Smart Conservation Utilization Technology Development Project of the National Heritage Administration of Korea and the National Cultural Heritage Research Institute of Korea (Project Name: Development of a Termite Activity Detection Biomarker and Smart Monitoring System, Project Number: RS-2021-NC100803).

[0129] (Explanation of symbols)

[0130] 100: Body

[0131] 200: Cartridge module

[0132] 210: Storage unit

[0133] 220: Trigger Unit

[0134] 300: Cover module

[0135] 400: Manned Module

[0136] 500: Detection module

[0137] 510: Detection Unit

[0138] 520: Communication Unit

[0139] 10: Bait

Claims

1. A body formed with an internal space to allow termites to enter and exit; A cover module that is connected to the upper part of the body to prevent foreign substances from entering the interior of the body and to prevent termites that have entered the interior of the body from coming out indiscriminately; and A cartridge module is provided inside the above-mentioned receiving space and contains a bait capable of exterminating termites, and at least a portion of the cartridge module is selectively opened to expose the bait to termites; A trap having a termite control function of a selective bait exposure method characterized in that the cartridge module is equipped with a separate feeding member and opens when termites consume a certain level or more of the feeding member, thereby exposing the bait to the outside.

2. In paragraph 1, The above cartridge module, A storage unit for accommodating the bait inside; and A trigger unit including the above-mentioned feeding member and controlling the opening and closing of the above-mentioned storage unit; A trap having a termite control function with a selective bait exposure method including:

3. In paragraph 2, The above storage unit, A fixed part having a certain area and a settling space formed to accommodate the bait; A moving part positioned at the upper end of the fixed part and moving up and down to seal the settling space; and An elastic restoring member that provides restoring force between the fixed member and the moving member and presses the moving member upward; A trap having a termite control function with a selective bait exposure method including:

4. In paragraph 3, The above trigger unit, The fixed part has a fixed length and is formed by bending, and the central part is connected so as to be rotatable in the up-and-down direction, and the upper part includes a pair of rotating engaging parts that are fixed and separated from the moving part according to the rotation angle. A pair of the above-mentioned rotating catches are arranged so that the ends protruding from the lower portion of the above-mentioned fixed part face each other and are adjacent to each other, and the above-mentioned feeding member is coupled between them. A trap having a termite control function of a selective bait exposure type in which the rotating engaging part rotates and the moving part moves upward when the above-mentioned feeding member disappears.

5. In paragraph 3, The above trigger unit, An extension portion extending along the circumference of the above fixed portion and having a through hole formed along the vertical direction; and An extension formed to extend downward from the lower end of the above moving part and exposed downward through the through hole; A termite control trap having a selective bait exposure method in which the extension part has a separate fixing groove formed therein and the feeding member is installed while passing through the through hole, and when the feeding member disappears, the extension part moves upward.

6. In paragraph 3, A trap having a termite control function using a selective bait exposure method, further comprising a detection module including a detection unit that determines whether the moving part is raised or lowered when the feeding member is lost due to termites that have entered the inside of the body and is linked to the cartridge module, and a communication unit that is provided in the upper case and receives a signal detected by the detection unit and transmits it to a management server.

7. In paragraph 6, The above detection unit, A magnetic sensor provided inside the above cover module and capable of being linked to the communication unit; and A magnetic member provided at the upper part of the cartridge module and capable of being linked with the magnetic sensor; The above magnetic sensor detects a change in the magnetic field according to the displacement of the magnet member when the moving part is raised and lowered to determine whether termites have entered, and transmits a termite entry signal to the communication unit so that remote monitoring is performed by the management server. A trap having a termite control function using a selective bait exposure method.

8. In paragraph 1, A trap having a termite control function using a selective bait exposure method, which further includes an attraction module provided on the lower part of the body and made of a material containing cellulose, and which performs the function of attracting termites.

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