Mouse Catching Device With Catapult Impact And Auto-Reset

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional mouse traps require manual killing and resetting, complicating the deratization process.

Innovation Solution

A mouse catching device with a latching lock, hitting member, and elastic member that automatically captures and kills mice by catapulting the hitting member into the internal channel, followed by automatic resetting.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Extent of automation

If traditional mouse traps are used to catch mice, then mice can be captured, but the process requires manual killing and resetting which complicates the deratization process

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveautomation of capture and killing processVSAvoidcomplexity of deratization process

Core Design Contradiction:

Extent of automationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The mouse trap is designed to automatically kill the mouse after capture without requiring human intervention. The hitting member automatically strikes the mouse, and the reset mechanism automatically returns the hitting member to its initial position, making the entire capture and killing process self-service and eliminating manual operations

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent combines multiple functions into a single integrated device: the hitting member serves both as the capture mechanism and the killing mechanism, while the reset mechanism integrates the returning motion and the separation of the mouse body. This merging of functions simplifies the overall deratization process while maintaining automation

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Ease of operation

If the hitting member is locked in the second position to prevent blocking, then the mouse can pass through the internal channel freely, but the hitting member must be quickly reset after capture

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefree passage of mouse through channelVSAvoidtime for resetting the trap

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The latching lock is pre-configured to automatically engage with the hitting member when it reaches the second position, and the reset mechanism is pre-positioned to automatically activate after capture. This preliminary arrangement ensures that the mouse passage is not blocked and that resetting begins immediately after capture, minimizing time loss

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The reset mechanism is designed to detect when the mouse body separates from the hitting member and automatically initiate the resetting process. This feedback-based activation ensures that resetting occurs at the optimal moment, preventing time loss while maintaining the free passage of subsequent mice

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

3Force

If the reset push block remains in contact with the hitting member during catapulting, then the hitting member can be controlled, but the catapulting speed and impact force are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveimpact force on mouseVSAvoidcontrol mechanism for reset push block

Core Design Contradiction:

ForceVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The reset push block is designed to dynamically change its state from engaged to disengaged during the catapulting process. The control mechanism uses the motion itself to trigger the separation, where the hitting member's movement automatically causes the reset push block to disengage, allowing full elastic force to be applied without continuous control intervention

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The reset push block operates in periodic cycles: engaged during the resetting phase to control the hitting member's position, and disengaged during the catapulting phase to allow maximum impact force. This periodic action is automatically timed by the mechanism's geometry, providing the necessary control without reducing impact force

Inventive Principle:

Principle #19Periodic action

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Simplifies the deratization process by automating the capture and killing of mice, improving the success rate through a violent impact and enabling quick re-preparation for the next capture.

Implementation Method 1

at least one first elastic member connected to the hitting member, the at least one first elastic member configured to exert an elastic force on the hitting member, which enabling the hitting member to slide from the second position to the first position

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElastic force: Elasticity

Implementation Method 2

the reset push block connected to a reset driving member, the reset push block configured to push the hitting member to the second position driven by the reset driving member

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMechanical force: Mechanical Force

Data Source

PatentUS12433287B1Mouse catching device

Publication Date: 2025.10.07 SHENZHEN VISSON TECH CO LTD

AI summary

A mouse catching device includes a main massage body and a flexible massage body. The main massage body has opposite first and second sides, the main massage body defines a through hole therein, and the through hole running through the main massage body from the first side to an second side. The flexible massage body is connected to the main massage body, and the flexible massage body is bendable and insertable through the through hole. A first vibration source is arranged in the main massage body, a second vibration source is arranged in the flexible massage body.