KR102753125B1 - A trap device that can identify mosquito types - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention discloses a mosquito collection device capable of determining the type of mosquito, which includes an outer housing having an accommodation space inside and an open upper portion, an adjustable accommodation chamber disposed in the accommodation space and having an internal space formed so that mosquitoes can enter and fly inside, an inlet unit that extends upward from the accommodation chamber and has an inlet formed at an upper end and is selectively openable to allow mosquitoes to enter the accommodation chamber, a discharge unit that extends downward from the accommodation chamber and has an discharge port formed at one end and is configured so as to be selectively openable to discharge mosquitoes in the internal space to the outside, and an acoustic information collection unit that is provided at least once inside or outside the accommodation chamber and collects and records acoustic information generated in the internal space.

Description

{A trap device that can identify mosquito types}

The present invention relates to a mosquito trapping device capable of identifying the type of mosquito. The present invention relates to a mosquito trapping device capable of identifying the type of mosquito, which is installed in a preset area to capture mosquitoes, and then collects and analyzes acoustic information of the mosquitoes to identify the type of mosquito.

In general, mosquitoes are collected using traps to study the density of mosquitoes that transmit infectious diseases and whether or not they are infected with pathogens.

Conventional traps capture mosquitoes by attracting them around the trap using a mosquito net or attractant diffused around the trap.

However, in these cases, the mosquitoes were attracted around the trap but not around the intake port, so the capture rate of the mosquitoes actually attracted around the trap was very low. In addition, there was a problem in that it was difficult to accurately measure the information on the captured mosquitoes, as the mosquitoes were simply captured by the trap.

This not only acts as an obstacle to accurate measurement when actual mosquito outbreaks occur, but also makes it difficult to confirm accurate information such as the mosquito's infectious disease infection rate.

Accordingly, in the past, in order to confirm information on captured mosquitoes, a conventional technology, Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1476256, discloses a technology in which a carbon dioxide supply device provided in a casing is used to spray carbon dioxide around a suction tube, thereby attracting pests such as mosquitoes and introducing them into a trapping tube section via the suction force, and the pests introduced are counted by a counting and detection section while being temporarily caught on the rotating net of the capture section and captured by an image capturing section, and when the image capturing is complete, the rotating net of the capture section is rotated to discharge them into a collection net, thereby enabling the identification of pests without an expensive camera device.

However, in the above conventional technology, the video camera section takes pictures of pests temporarily caught in the rotating net, and since the previously captured mosquitoes as well as the contaminants are directly exposed in the images, it is difficult to obtain clear images, making it difficult to identify mosquitoes.

Additionally, since mosquitoes are only temporarily caught in the rotating net and do not completely stop moving, it is very difficult to obtain clear images due to their moment-to-moment movements.

Additionally, since mosquitoes are only temporarily caught in the rotating net and do not completely stop moving, it is very difficult to obtain clear images due to their moment-to-moment movements.

In general, mosquitoes are collected using traps to study the density of mosquitoes that transmit infectious diseases and whether or not they are infected with pathogens.

In addition, because the identification of the type of mosquito that transmits the infectious disease requires the use of minute features smaller than 0.1 mm, such as bristles or claws, image-based identification has fundamental limitations. On the other hand, the acoustic information of the mosquito wing flapping sound has a unique frequency pattern for each type, so it can be a new solution for accurate identification of the type and information acquisition.

Therefore, a method to solve these problems is required.

The present invention is an invention devised to solve the problems of the above-described prior art, and provides a mosquito capture device capable of determining the type of mosquito by inducing the introduction of mosquitoes into a receiving chamber, receiving them inside, and determining the type of mosquito through measurement and analysis of acoustic information of the received mosquitoes, thereby obtaining information on mosquitoes appearing in a corresponding area.

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.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention comprises: an outer housing having an accommodation space inside and an open upper portion; an adjustable accommodation chamber disposed in the accommodation space and having an internal space formed so that mosquitoes can enter and fly inside; an inlet unit formed by extending upwardly from the accommodation chamber and having an inlet formed at an upper end and selectively opening and closing to allow mosquitoes to enter the accommodation chamber; an exhaust unit formed by extending downwardly from the accommodation chamber and having an exhaust port formed at one end and configured so as to be selectively open and close to exhaust mosquitoes in the internal space to the outside; and an acoustic information collection unit provided at least once inside or outside the accommodation chamber and collecting and recording acoustic information generated in the internal space.

In addition, the above-mentioned inflow unit is formed long in the vertical direction and may further include a separate detection unit provided in a certain area along the longitudinal direction to detect the inflow of the mosquito.

In addition, the invention may further include an inhalation induction unit that is positioned at the bottom of the receiving chamber, communicates with the internal space, and selectively operates to discharge air in the internal space to the outside and induce air flow so that mosquitoes are drawn into the inlet.

In addition, the suction induction unit can optionally operate by including at least one suction fan, and when the detection unit detects the inflow of the mosquito, the operation can be stopped and the communication with the receiving chamber can be blocked.

In addition, the outer housing is provided with a separate attractant at the upper end so that the attractant for attracting mosquitoes can be dispersed.

In addition, the discharge unit may be characterized in that the lower end is positioned inside the receiving space, and when the air in the internal space is discharged to the outside, it is discharged through the upper part of the receiving space, and the attractant is diffused at the same time.

In addition, the above-mentioned inflow unit may be provided with a separate filter section in some sections along the length direction to prevent objects relatively larger than the above-mentioned mosquitoes from passing through.

In addition, the device may further include an exhaust induction unit, which is positioned to face the exhaust unit and communicates with the internal space, and selectively operates to generate a flow of air so that the mosquitoes are discharged to the outside.

In addition, when the exhaust induction unit is operated, the suction induction unit is blocked and the inlet unit and the exhaust unit are simultaneously opened to ensure smooth air flow.

In addition, the discharge unit may further include a collection unit configured to be detachably attached to the lower end portion to collect mosquitoes discharged from the internal space.

In addition, the inner surface of the receiving chamber may be formed in a sloped or curved shape so that the introduced mosquitoes cannot land and are induced to continue flying.

Additionally, the receiving chamber may further include a separate flight inducing means for inducing the mosquito to continue flying within the internal space.

Additionally, the receiving chamber may further include a soundproofing membrane covering the inner or outer surface to reduce external noise.

In order to solve the above-described problem, the present invention provides a mosquito-catching device capable of identifying the type of mosquito, comprising: an outer housing forming an outer shape; a receiving chamber for accommodating mosquitoes; an inflow unit for introducing mosquitoes into the receiving chamber; a discharge unit for discharging the accommodated mosquitoes to the outside; and an acoustic information collecting unit for collecting acoustic information of mosquitoes accommodated in the receiving chamber. After inducing the introduction of mosquitoes into the receiving chamber, the acoustic information of the mosquitoes is collected in a sealed state, and thereby the type of mosquito is identified by analyzing the acoustic information of the mosquitoes collected within an installed area, and the possibility of the occurrence of an infectious or dangerous disease can be identified through the information on the identified mosquitoes, so that preventive measures can be taken in advance.

In addition, there is an advantage in that after collecting the acoustic information of the mosquito, the mosquito can be discharged outside the receiving chamber and additionally an attractant can be diffused to induce the inflow of new mosquitoes.

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.

FIG. 1 is a drawing schematically showing the configuration of a mosquito species-determining device according to one embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 2 is a drawing schematically showing the internal configuration of the capturing device of Fig. 1;
Fig. 3 is a drawing showing a state in which the capturing device of Fig. 1 is used;
Fig. 4 is a drawing showing the internal configuration of the inflow unit in the capturing device of Fig. 1;
Fig. 5 is a drawing showing the internal configuration of the discharge unit in the capturing device of Fig. 1;
Figure 6 is a drawing showing the state in which the inflow unit and the inflow induction unit operate in the capturing device of Figure 1;
Fig. 7 is a drawing showing a state of collecting acoustic information of a mosquito in the receiving chamber of the capturing device of Fig. 1;
Fig. 8 is a drawing showing a state in which mosquitoes are discharged from the receiving chamber in the capturing device of Fig. 1; and
Figure 9 is a drawing showing the operation of the capturing device of Figure 1 when multiple mosquitoes are introduced.

In this specification, when a component (or region, layer, portion, etc.) is referred to as being "on," "connected to," or "coupled to" another component, it means that it can be directly disposed/connected/coupled to the other component, or that a third component may be disposed between them.

Identical drawing symbols refer to identical components. Also, in the drawings, the thicknesses, proportions, and dimensions of components are exaggerated for the purpose of effectively explaining the technical contents.

“And/or” includes any combination of one or more of the associated constructs that can be defined.

The terms first, second, etc. may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by the terms. The terms are only used to distinguish one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, the first component may be referred to as the second component, and similarly, the second component may also be referred to as the first component. The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

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.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. In addition, terms that are defined in commonly used dictionaries, such as terms, should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the relevant art, and are explicitly defined herein, unless they are interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense.

It should be understood that the terms "include" or "have" are intended to specify the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, but do not exclude in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

First, referring to FIGS. 1 to 5, the structure of a mosquito trapping device capable of identifying mosquito species according to the present invention is briefly described as follows.

FIG. 1 is a drawing schematically showing the configuration of a trapping device capable of identifying mosquito species according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a drawing schematically showing the internal configuration of the trapping device of FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a drawing showing a state in which the trapping device of FIG. 1 is used.

And Fig. 4 is a drawing showing the internal configuration of the inlet unit in the capturing device of Fig. 1, and Fig. 5 is a drawing showing the internal configuration of the discharge unit in the capturing device of Fig. 1.

The trapping device according to the present invention is a device that has a predetermined area in a preset area and is spaced apart to trap mosquitoes, compares information on the captured mosquitoes with preset information, and determines the possibility of a disease outbreak when a target mosquito appears.

The capturing device according to the present invention largely includes an external housing (100), a receiving chamber (200), an inlet unit (300), a discharge unit (400), and an acoustic information collection unit (500), and can determine the type of captured mosquito by collecting acoustic information of the mosquito that has entered the receiving chamber (200).

Specifically, the outer housing (100) has an outer shape and an internal receiving space (110) and is configured so that the upper part is open to allow the mosquitoes to enter.

Here, the outer housing (100) has a typical square or cylindrical shape, and the receiving chamber (200) described later is installed in the receiving space (110) inside to receive insects induced from the outside and guide them inside, thereby enabling the collection of acoustic information.

In the present invention, the outer housing (100) is formed in a square shape with an open upper portion, and a blocking portion (120) that blocks the inflow of foreign substances is formed on the open upper surface.

The above blocking portion (120) is formed in the form of a mesh or porous plate and is installed on the upper surface of the outer housing (100) to cover the open portion (130), and a part of the inflow unit (300) described later in the center is protruded upward so that it can be exposed.

And, on one side formed by the above blocking part (120), a separate attracting part is provided, and an attractant (10) for attracting mosquitoes is dispersed.

At this time, the above-mentioned lure part may be made of a separate medicinal material and placed on the blocking part (120), or a separate carbon dioxide injection means may be installed.

In this embodiment, the outer housing (100) has an outer shape as shown, and has an open upper surface on which the blocking part (120) is installed, and a separate cover part (130) extending to the upper portion of the blocking part (120) is provided.

The above cover part (130) is spaced apart from the upper part of the outer housing (100) in the form of a flat plate and is fixed at a certain height by a separate frame, thereby preventing impurities from the outside from flowing into the receiving space (110).

In particular, the cover part (130) has a relatively larger circumference than the circumference of the outer housing (100) and blocks snow or rain, etc. from entering the receiving space (110), while a separate transmitting/receiving means, battery, or solar power generation means is provided inside.

In this embodiment, the cover part (130) has a square shape and a certain thickness corresponding to the shape of the outer housing (100) as shown, and a battery can be accommodated inside. In addition, a separate light-emitting means is provided on the lower surface of the cover part (130), which can be used to attract mosquitoes in the vicinity.

Additionally, the outer housing (100) according to the present invention has an additional door (102) formed separately from the open upper part to selectively communicate with the inside of the receiving space (110), and can be used to discharge foreign substances inside or when replacing equipment.

In this embodiment, the door (102) is formed at a position adjacent to the discharge unit (400) described below, and can collect the mosquitoes discharged to the outside through the discharge unit (400).

In this way, the external housing (100) according to the present invention forms an outer shape and accommodates the receiving chamber (200) inside, thereby protecting the receiving chamber (200) from the external environment while supplying power or recording and transmitting/receiving collected sound information.

Meanwhile, the receiving chamber (200) has an internal space (210) formed therein and is configured to be selectively sealable so that it can be temporarily closed and received when a mosquito enters the chamber.

Specifically, the above-mentioned receiving chamber (200) is placed inside the above-mentioned receiving space (110), and the mosquitoes are introduced inside and temporarily received, but the mosquitoes are induced to continue flying without landing inside.

In the present invention, the receiving chamber (200) has a relatively smaller size than the external housing (100), and the inlet unit (300) and the discharge unit (400) described below are configured to be independently connected and openable.

At this time, the receiving chamber (200) has a shape in which the inner surface is formed in a sloped or curved shape so that the introduced mosquitoes cannot land and can be guided to continue to fly, and the acoustic information collection unit (500) described below collects sound waves generated when the mosquitoes fly.

In addition, the receiving chamber (200) is configured to further include a flight induction means (220) formed of a lighting means or LED, etc., within the internal space (210) to induce the flight of the mosquito, or to be separately coded to minimize the frictional force within the inner surface.

In this embodiment, the receiving chamber (200) is a chamber shape formed with an inclined surface and a curved surface as shown, and has a communication hole formed at the upper and lower portions, respectively, so that the discharge unit (400) and the inflow unit (300) are connected.

And it has a flight guidance means (220) consisting of a pair of LEDs, which emit light when the mosquito is received inside to induce the flight of the mosquito.

Additionally, the receiving chamber (200) according to the present invention is provided with an additional communication port to connect the suction induction unit (600) and the discharge induction unit (700) described below, and a separate soundproofing film (not shown) is formed on the inner or outer surface of the receiving chamber (200) to collect sound waves generated from the mosquito.

In the case of the above soundproofing film, it is provided separately or is configured to surround the receiving chamber (200) in the form of a coating, and suppresses interference caused by external sound entering.

In this way, the receiving chamber (200) according to the present invention is provided inside the receiving space (110) to form an independent internal space (210), and temporarily receives the mosquitoes introduced from the outside and simultaneously induces them to fly to collect acoustic information.

Meanwhile, the above inflow unit (300) is formed to extend upward from the receiving chamber (200) so that an inflow port (310) is formed at the upper end, and the opening and closing are selectively controlled to allow mosquitoes to enter the receiving chamber (200).

Specifically, the above-mentioned inflow unit (300) has a certain length in the vertical direction, has a flow path formed inside, and has a lower portion that is connected to the receiving chamber (200). Here, the above-mentioned inflow unit (300) is provided with a separate detection unit (330) and a filter unit (320) in a certain area along the longitudinal direction, and allows the above-mentioned mosquitoes that are introduced through the inflow port (310) formed in the upper portion to move into the inside of the receiving chamber (200).

Here, the inflow unit (300) has a separate first opening/closing control section (340) formed in the middle portion along the length direction, and selectively opens or closes the inflow unit (300) to seal the inside of the receiving chamber (200).

In this embodiment, the first opening/closing control unit (340) is formed in the form of a rotary valve so that the degree of opening of the inflow unit (300) is adjusted according to the rotation angle, thereby allowing the mosquitoes to be introduced into the receiving chamber (200).

At this time, the first opening/closing control unit (340) may be composed of a plastic or metal material, and may be coated with a separate silicone material to improve the soundproofing performance inside the receiving chamber (200).

The above filter section (320) is formed in the longitudinal section of the above inlet unit (300) and blocks insects that are relatively larger than the above mosquitoes from entering through the above inlet (310).

In this embodiment, the filter unit (320) may be configured as a physical filter in which a plurality of filters can be arranged in series along the flow path of the inflow unit (300) and which filters out moths, mayflies, etc.

The above detection unit (330) is provided at the lower end of the flow path of the above inflow unit (300) and counts the number of mosquitoes that pass through the flow path and move to the receiving chamber (200).

Specifically, the above detection unit (330) is configured in the form of a light sensor and includes a plurality of light-emitting units (332) and a corresponding number of light-receiving units (334) arranged facing each other, and detection light is irradiated from the light-emitting units (332) to detect whether the mosquito is passing through.

Typically, the light emitting unit (332) is configured to irradiate infrared (IR) rays and detect them through the infrared sensor of the light receiving unit (334). A plurality of light emitting units (332) are arranged in series at regular intervals and configured to cover the entire flow path of the inflow unit (300).

Accordingly, when the mosquito passes through the flow path of the inflow unit (300), it can be detected, and the number of mosquitoes passing through is also counted.

In this embodiment, the detection unit (330) and the filter unit (320) are sequentially arranged downward along the flow path of the inflow unit (300), but they may alternatively be arranged on the same line.

In this way, the inflow unit (300) according to the present invention is provided at the upper end of the receiving chamber (200) and is selectively opened to allow the mosquitoes to be introduced, and when introduced, it can block the introduction of other insects while detecting and counting the introduced mosquitoes.

Meanwhile, the discharge unit (400) is formed to extend downward from the receiving chamber (200), has a discharge port formed at one end, and is configured to be selectively opened and closed to discharge mosquitoes in the internal space (210) to the outside.

Specifically, the discharge unit (400) is configured independently from the inflow unit (300) and is positioned in the upper and lower direction at the bottom of the receiving chamber (200). At this time, the discharge unit (400) has a flow path formed inside similar to the configuration of the inflow unit (300), and an outlet is formed at the lower end.

In addition, the discharge unit (400) is also provided with a second opening/closing control unit (420) that can control opening/closing on the internal flow path, and can be selectively opened or closed to seal the receiving chamber (200).

The discharge unit (400) configured in this manner discharges the mosquitoes downward by opening the second opening/closing control unit (420) when the mosquitoes are discharged inside the receiving chamber (200).

In addition, the discharge unit (400) may be configured to have a separate collection unit (410) provided at the lower end along the length direction so that the discharged mosquitoes are collected and processed separately rather than directly discharged.

The above collection unit (410) is configured to be detachable from the end portion extending downward from the discharge unit (400) to separately collect and discharge the collected mosquitoes.

In this embodiment, the discharge unit (400) is formed to extend downwardly in a shape having a slope in the receiving chamber (200), and the collection part (410) is configured to be detachable at the end.

Accordingly, the discharge unit (400) has a protruding lower end positioned inside the receiving space (110), and when discharging air in the internal space (210) to the outside, it is discharged through the upper portion of the receiving space (110).

And the air discharged into the receiving space (110) moves through the opened portion at the top of the receiving space (110) and is discharged to the top of the external housing (100). At this time, the attractant (10) provided in the blocking part (120) is diffused by the flow of air and attracts mosquitoes.

In this way, the discharge unit (400) according to the present invention is provided at the lower portion of the receiving chamber (200) and is configured to be selectively opened and closed, and is opened when mosquitoes in the receiving chamber (200) are discharged so that the air inside can be discharged into the receiving space (110).

Meanwhile, at least one of the above-mentioned acoustic information collection units (500) is provided inside or outside the receiving chamber (200) to collect and record acoustic information generated in the internal space (210).

Specifically, the above-mentioned acoustic information collection unit (500) is composed of at least one or more, some of which are placed inside the receiving chamber (200), and collects acoustic information generated by the flight of the mosquito.

At this time, the above-mentioned acoustic information collection unit (500) requires a sophisticated process for recording the sound of fine mosquito wing flapping when measuring acoustic information, and it is desirable to operate in a state where external noise is suppressed as much as possible.

In the present invention, the collection unit (500) includes a general recording-capable microphone, and the sound information collected through the microphone can be transmitted to the outside through a separate transmission/reception means.

In this way, the capturing device according to the present invention includes the external housing (100), the receiving chamber (200), the inflow unit (300), the discharge unit (400), and the acoustic information collection unit (500), and after inducing the inflow of the mosquito into the receiving chamber (200), collects the acoustic information of the mosquito in a sealed state.

Then, after collecting the above acoustic information, the mosquitoes are discharged outside the receiving chamber (200) and additionally, an attractant (10) is diffused to induce the inflow of new mosquitoes.

Accordingly, the trapping device according to the present invention analyzes the acoustic information of mosquitoes collected within the installed area to determine the type of mosquito, and based on the information on the determined mosquitoes, determines the possibility of an outbreak of an infectious disease or dangerous disease, and can take preventive measures in advance.

Meanwhile, the trapping device according to the present invention may further include a separate suction induction unit (600) and discharge induction unit (700) that can smoothly induce the inflow and discharge of mosquitoes.

The above suction induction unit (600) is placed at the bottom of the receiving chamber (200) and communicates with the internal space (210), and operates selectively to discharge air in the internal space (210) to the outside and induce air flow so that mosquitoes are drawn into the inlet (310).

Specifically, the suction induction unit (600) is formed to extend to the lower part of the receiving chamber (200), has a path formed therein through which air can flow, and includes at least one suction fan (610) that is selectively driven. In addition, the suction induction unit (600) is provided with the receiving chamber (200) and a third opening/closing control unit (620) that can be selectively opened/closed.

Accordingly, the suction induction unit (600) operates the suction fan (610) while the third opening/closing control unit (620) is open, and allows external air to pass through the inflow unit (300) and move downward. Here, since the suction fan (610) operates to induce the suction of the mosquito, it is preferable to configure it so that the driving speed can be adjusted.

In this way, when the suction induction unit (600) operates, the inflow unit (300) also opens and the detection unit (330) operates. When the detection unit (330) detects the inflow of mosquitoes, the third opening/closing control unit (620) seals the receiving chamber (200) and the operation of the suction fan (610) also stops.

Additionally, since the lower end of the suction induction unit (600) is located inside the receiving space (110) just like the discharge unit (400), the air inside the receiving chamber (200) is discharged by the operation of the suction fan (610), thereby generating a flow of air discharged to the upper end of the external housing (100).

Accordingly, diffusion of the attractant (10) is induced by the flow of air.

Meanwhile, the exhaust induction unit (700) is positioned to face the exhaust unit (400) and includes at least one fan, is connected to the internal space (210), and selectively operates to generate air flow so that the mosquitoes are discharged to the outside.

Specifically, the discharge induction unit (700) is positioned to face the discharge unit (400) in the receiving chamber (200), and the discharge fan (710) operates to quickly discharge mosquitoes located in the internal space (210) through the discharge unit (400).

At this time, the discharge induction unit (700) has a certain length, a path is formed inside, and a fourth opening/closing control unit (720) that selectively controls opening/closing with the receiving chamber (200) is provided inside the path. In addition, the suction fan (610) is provided at the protruding end, and when the fourth opening/closing control unit (720) is open, the suction fan (610) operates to supply external air into the receiving chamber (200), thereby causing the mosquitoes to be discharged through the discharge unit (400).

And when the above discharge induction unit (700) operates, the suction induction unit (600) is blocked and the above inflow unit (300) and the above discharge unit (400) are simultaneously opened to ensure smooth air flow.

That is, the above-mentioned discharge induction unit (700) is normally kept in a blocked state from the receiving chamber (200), and is opened and operates when the collection of the mosquito's acoustic information inside the receiving chamber (200) is completed and discharge is performed.

Here, the first opening/closing control unit (340) to the fourth opening/closing control unit (720) described above may all be formed in a similar shape, or alternatively, they may each be formed in an independent shape.

In this way, the capturing device according to the present invention further includes the suction induction unit (600) and the discharge induction unit (700), thereby inducing the mosquitoes to enter the receiving chamber (200) or quickly discharging them outside the receiving chamber (200).

Next, the overall operation process of the capturing device according to the present invention will be examined with reference to FIGS. 6 to 9.

FIG. 6 is a drawing showing the state in which the inflow unit (300) and the inflow induction unit in the capturing device of FIG. 1 operate, and FIG. 7 is a drawing showing the state in which the acoustic information of mosquitoes is collected in the receiving chamber (200) of the capturing device of FIG. 1.

And Fig. 8 is a drawing showing a state in which mosquitoes are discharged from the receiving chamber (200) in the capturing device of Fig. 1, and Fig. 9 is a drawing showing the operation in a state in which multiple mosquitoes are introduced into the capturing device of Fig. 1.

First, looking at Figure 6, in a state where external mosquitoes are introduced through the introduction unit (300), when the introduction unit (300) is opened, the suction induction unit (600) is also opened, and the suction fan (610) operates.

At this time, due to the operation of the suction fan (610), a flow of air inside the receiving space (110) moves upwards, and accordingly, the attractant (10) is dispersed, thereby increasing the attracting range of the mosquitoes.

In this state, when the mosquito moves into the receiving chamber (200) through the inflow unit (300), the first opening/closing control unit (340) and the third opening/closing control unit (620) are blocked as shown in FIG. 7, and the mosquito is received in the receiving chamber (200).

At this time, the detection unit (330) detects the size and number of mosquitoes entering through the inflow unit (300), and if multiple individuals enter, discharges them directly to the outside without sealing the receiving chamber (200).

Looking at Figure 7, the flight guidance means (220) operates to induce the flight of the mosquito while the mosquito is accommodated inside the accommodation chamber (200), and at the same time, the acoustic information collection device operates to measure and collect sound waves generated by the flight of the mosquito.

In this embodiment, the flight guidance means (220) is made of an LED, etc., and lights up to induce the flight of the mosquito.

Here, while the above-mentioned acoustic information collection unit (500) is operating, the operation of surrounding fans or mechanical devices is stopped to suppress noise.

Thereafter, as shown in Fig. 8, the mosquitoes are discharged to the collection unit (410) by the discharge unit (400) and the discharge induction unit (700). At this time, the second opening/closing control unit (420) and the fourth opening/closing control unit (720) are opened simultaneously, and at the same time, the discharge fan (710) operates to discharge the mosquitoes together with the air inside the receiving chamber (200) to the discharge unit (400).

Here, in order to ensure smooth airflow within the receiving chamber (200), the first opening/closing control unit (340) is also opened so that external air can be introduced into the internal space (210) through the inflow unit (300).

Through this process, mosquitoes are introduced into the receiving chamber (200), temporarily contained, the acoustic information is collected, and then discharged back to the outside, thereby allowing information on mosquitoes appearing in the area to be collected.

Meanwhile, looking at Fig. 9, it shows a state in which multiple mosquitoes are introduced into the receiving chamber (200). If multiple mosquitoes are introduced through the introduction unit (300), the acoustic information of the mosquitoes cannot be measured correctly.

Accordingly, the above-mentioned receiving chamber (200) is not sealed, but the discharge unit (400) and the discharge induction unit (700) are opened to discharge the mosquitoes to the outside and then new mosquitoes are introduced.

At this time, the size and number of mosquitoes entering the detection unit (330) are detected, and if there are multiple detected mosquitoes, the discharge unit (400) and the discharge induction unit (700) operate in conjunction with each other.

That is, the purpose of introducing the mosquitoes is to collect accurate acoustic information of the mosquitoes within the receiving chamber (200). If multiple mosquitoes are introduced, it is impossible to collect accurate information, so they are quickly discharged.

As described above, preferred embodiments according to the present invention have been examined, and it is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention can 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 as 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.

100: External Housing
110: Accommodation space
120: Blocking section
130: Cover part
200: Reception Chamber
210: Interior space
220: Flight guidance means
300: Inflow Unit
310: Inlet
320: Filter section
330: Detection Unit
340: First opening and closing control unit
400: Exhaust unit
410: Collection Department
420: Second opening and closing control unit
500: Acoustic information collection unit
600: Suction Induction Unit
610: Suction fan
620: Third opening and closing control unit
700: Emission Induction Unit
710: Exhaust fan
720: 4th opening and closing control unit
10: Inducement

Claims (13)

An external housing having an internal storage space and an open top;
A receiving chamber arranged in the above receiving space and having an internal space formed so that mosquitoes can enter and fly inside;
An inlet unit that is formed by extending upward from the receiving chamber and having an inlet port formed at the upper end, and whose opening and closing are selectively controlled to allow mosquitoes to enter the receiving chamber;
A discharge unit formed by extending downward from the above-mentioned receiving chamber and having a discharge port formed at one end and configured to be selectively opened and closed to discharge mosquitoes in the internal space to the outside; and
An acoustic information collection unit provided inside or outside the receiving chamber to collect and record acoustic information generated in the internal space;
A trapping device capable of identifying mosquito species, including:
In the first paragraph,
The above inflow unit is,
A mosquito-type-detection device that is formed long in the vertical direction and further includes a separate detection unit provided in some area along the length direction to detect the inflow of the mosquito.
In the second paragraph,
A mosquito species-determining capturing device further comprising an intake induction unit positioned at the lower portion of the receiving chamber and communicating with the internal space, selectively operating to discharge air in the internal space to the outside and induce air flow so that mosquitoes are drawn into the inlet.
In the third paragraph,
The above suction induction unit is,
A mosquito-type-determining trapping device, which selectively operates by including at least one suction fan, and stops operation and blocks communication with the receiving chamber when the inflow of the mosquito is detected by the sensing unit.
In the third paragraph,
The above external housing is,
A mosquito trapping device having a separate attracting portion at the upper end, which enables the identification of the type of mosquito to which the attractant is dispersed.
In paragraph 5,
The above discharge unit,
A mosquito species-determining trapping device characterized in that the lower end is positioned inside the receiving space, and when the air in the internal space is discharged to the outside, it is discharged through the upper part of the receiving space, and the attractant is diffused at the same time.
In the first paragraph,
The above inflow unit is,
A mosquito collection device capable of identifying the type of mosquito by having a separate filter section in some sections along the length direction to prevent objects relatively larger than the mosquito from passing through.
In the first paragraph,
A mosquito-type-determining trapping device further comprising an exhaust induction unit, which is positioned so as to face the exhaust unit, including at least one exhaust fan, and is connected to the internal space, and selectively operates to generate a flow of air so as to exhaust the mosquitoes to the outside.
In Article 8,
A mosquito species identification device characterized in that, when the above discharge induction unit is in operation, the suction induction unit is blocked and the above inlet unit and the above discharge unit are simultaneously opened to ensure smooth air flow.
In the first paragraph,
The above discharge unit,
A mosquito-type-determining trapping device further comprising a collecting section configured to be detachably attached to a lower end portion of the device to collect mosquitoes discharged from the internal space.
In the first paragraph,
The above-mentioned receiving chamber is,
A mosquito capture device capable of identifying the type of mosquito by forming an inner surface in a sloped or curved shape, thereby preventing the mosquitoes that have entered the device from landing and causing them to continue to fly.
In the first paragraph,
The above-mentioned receiving chamber is,
A mosquito species-determining capture device further comprising a separate flight-inducing means for inducing the mosquito to continue flying within the internal space.
In the first paragraph,
The above-mentioned receiving chamber is,
A trap capable of identifying mosquito species, further comprising a soundproofing membrane that surrounds the inner or outer surface and reduces external noise.

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