Wing-Type Trap Separator Structure for Fixed Opening Capture
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing insect traps, particularly wing-type traps, face inefficiencies in capturing insects due to variable opening sizes and structural complexity, leading to environmental pollution and pesticide use, and lack precise monitoring capabilities.
Innovation Solution
A fixed separation wing-type trap with a separator mechanism that maintains a constant opening between the cover and base, using latches to secure attachment, allowing easy assembly and disassembly, and featuring recyclable materials for environmental friendliness.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a conventional tunnel-type trap with adhesive plate is used, then pests are captured when they touch or fall to the ground, but pests that touch the upper part and flap their wings without falling can fly away without being captured
Solution Approach 1:
The trap is divided into multiple functional zones: an upper wing section for intercepting flying pests, a lower base section with adhesive plate for capturing fallen pests, and a separator mechanism to maintain proper spacing. This segmentation allows the trap to capture pests at different stages of their approach, preventing escape.
Solution Approach 2:
A separator element is introduced between the upper wing and lower base to maintain optimal separation distance. This intermediary component ensures that the adhesive plate remains positioned correctly to capture pests that fall, while the upper wing remains positioned to intercept flying pests, solving the capture reliability issue.
2Productivity
If a bait is placed on the lower wall of the trap to increase effectiveness, then insect attraction is improved, but the structure and assembly of the trap becomes complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The bait placement mechanism is integrated into the lower base section of the trap, combining the bait container and release mechanism into a single unified component. This merging simplifies the overall trap structure while maintaining effective insect attraction, as the bait is automatically positioned when the trap is assembled.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the opening size of the trap is variable, then adaptability to different insect sizes is improved, but the trap cannot maintain consistent separation between cover and base
Solution Approach 1:
The trap incorporates an adjustable separator mechanism that can be positioned at different locations along the separator element. This dynamic adjustment capability allows the opening size to be modified according to the specific insect species being targeted, while maintaining consistent separation between the cover and base through the fixed separator structure.
Data Source
AI summary
The technology relates to a fixed separation wing-type trap, which improves the efficiency of wing-type traps. This trap has characteristics that enhance the efficiency and performance of such traps by maintaining a constant wing opening. This function is achieved through the existing pattern on the wings and the placement of a separator that fits precisely into the pattern's perforations, ensuring a constant separation. Additionally, the upper cover and the base can be disassembled without needing to dismantle the entire trap when replacing the base or installing different attractants