JP2008173035A5 - - Google Patents

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Flying insect attracting and capturing device

  The present invention relates to a flying insect attracting and capturing apparatus using an ultraviolet light emitting diode that irradiates ultraviolet rays as a light source, and in particular, it is small, lightweight, easy to transport, install and transfer, and can attract and capture flying insects economically and effectively. The present invention relates to a flying insect attracting and capturing device.

  The following Patent Document 1 is disclosed as a conventional flying insect attracting and capturing device.

  This device is a kidnapping lamp device using a black light, and is constructed by placing a collection tank for storing a collection liquid below the black light, such as a kite that has been attracted by the black light and flew. While swirling around the black light, it was collected in contact with the collected liquid.

According to the present invention, spraying of insecticide can be reduced, and since it is a small device, the device can be folded and transported, and can be installed at an optimal position according to natural conditions such as weather and wind direction. Is.
JP-A-2005-237310

  However, the above device captures flying insects that have been attracted by the black light and captured in the collection tank by contacting the collected liquid, and flying insects other than the desired flying insects that cause harm are also captured. There is a problem of end.

  The black light in the above device is a lamp in which a near ultraviolet radiation phosphor is applied to the inner wall of a glass tube using an ultraviolet filter glass that cuts visible light. When using the electric power of, there is a problem that the light emission time is shortened due to insufficient storage amount depending on the weather.

  In addition, since the black light has a large fluctuation range of light quantity due to deterioration with time, periodic inspection and maintenance are required when it is installed for a long period of time, and the burden of expenses for that is forced.

  In addition, although the above device can be folded and transported, it is separate from the gantry, black light, and collection tank that suspends the black light, so it must be disassembled each time it is installed and stored.・ Complicated assembly work is required.

  In addition, since the installation of the device is based on a method of using it in contact with the ground, the kidnapping light device may fall down or be stolen because it is easy to carry, for example, when the wind is strong like a typhoon. It is also possible to encounter.

  In addition, since the capture method of the above apparatus is to capture by contacting the collected liquid stored in the collection tank, the collected liquid may leak due to the strong wind or the like, When installing, depending on the weather, it is conceivable that the collected liquid evaporates and the collected liquid cannot be maintained sufficiently and the amount of captured liquid is reduced.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to capture a desired flying insect economically and effectively by using an ultraviolet light emitting diode that emits ultraviolet light as a light source. By reducing the size and weight of the product, transportation, installation, relocation, and storage are simple, and the area occupied during storage is small, reducing labor for inspection and maintenance, and reducing flying costs. It is to provide a capture device.

  In order to solve the above problems, the present invention takes the following technical means.

  That is, the flying insect attracting and capturing apparatus according to claim 1 of the present invention includes a power source unit including a solar cell panel, a capacitor, and a power switch, a lighting unit using a light emitting diode as a light source, and a light source unit including a flying insect collision plate. , And a catching part comprising a catching basket and a catching basket.

  The flying insect attracting and capturing device according to claim 2 of the present invention is characterized in that the power supply unit and the light source unit are integrally formed.

  In the flying insect attracting and capturing device according to claim 3 of the present invention, the light emitting diode is arranged around the cylindrical lighting part provided in the center of the light source part so that light is emitted in a range of 360 degrees. It is characterized by.

  The flying insect attracting and capturing apparatus according to claim 4 of the present invention is characterized in that the light emitting diode is spirally arranged around a cylindrical lighting part provided at the center of the light source part.

  In the flying insect attracting and capturing device according to claim 5 of the present invention, the catching cage has a cylindrical shape, and a side surface of the catching cage captures only insects of a desired size and has a hole intended for drainage. It is characterized by having a plurality.

  The flying insect attracting and capturing device according to claim 6 of the present invention is characterized by including an inclination sensor, an alarm buzzer, and an LED red light for preventing falls and theft.

  A flying insect attracting and capturing apparatus according to claim 7 of the present invention includes a solar cell panel, a capacitor, a power switch, a tilt sensor, an alarm buzzer, a power supply unit comprising an LED red light, a lighting unit provided with a light emitting diode, a flight To connect the device to the ground by connecting it to a light source unit consisting of a bug impact plate, a trapping unit consisting of a collector, a catching cage, and a collection lid, a column for standing the device vertically, and a column. It is characterized by having a leg portion composed of a leg.

  The flying insect attracting and capturing device according to claim 8 of the present invention is characterized in that the leg and the support column are detachably connected.

  The flying insect attracting and capturing device according to claim 9 of the present invention is characterized in that the device can be stacked and connected in a state where the legs are removed from the support column.

  The flying insect information management system according to claim 10 of the present invention includes a database in which flying insect capture information such as the type, quantity, and capture date of flying insects captured by the flying insect attracting and capturing apparatus is input, and the flying insects. A flying insect comprising an electronic map storage means storing an electronic map including a position where the attracting and capturing device is installed, and an electronic terminal device having a function for specifying the position where the flying insect attracting and capturing device is installed A flying insect information management system using an attracting and capturing device, displaying the position of the flying insect attracting and capturing device on the electronic map, obtaining the capture date, the type and quantity of the flying insect from the database, and the flying insect It is characterized by visually displaying changes in the occurrence state of the image with colors, figures, patterns, contour lines, and the like.

  The present invention has the following effects.

  1) Smaller and lighter equipment allows easy transportation, installation, relocation, and storage, captures the desired flying insects economically and effectively, and requires less space for storage, inspection and maintenance It is possible to provide a flying insect attracting and capturing device that can reduce the labor and the like and reduce the cost burden.

  2) The power source unit and the light source unit are integrally configured, the structure is simple, and the size can be reduced.

  3) The flying insects can be captured more effectively by irradiating with ultraviolet rays having a wavelength preferred by the flying insects.

  4) It is possible to capture flying insects effectively with low power.

  5) Compared with other arrangements of light emitting diodes with the same power, it is possible to irradiate with stronger ultraviolet rays, and it is possible to capture flying insects more effectively.

  6) It is possible to capture the desired flying insects effectively with minimal impact on the ecosystem.

  7) It is possible to prevent the device from falling or being stolen.

  8) The apparatus can be installed and moved by a simpler method, and an apparatus that can be easily transported and stored can be provided.

  9) Space saving can be realized when the apparatus is stored in a non-use period, and expenses associated with storage can be reduced.

  10) A flying insect capture information can be visually displayed together with map information, and a system can be provided in which information such as the type of flying insect, number of captures, date of capture, etc. can be obtained in real time for each device installation location. It is possible to respond quickly and accurately to crop damage.

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

  FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram showing an embodiment of a flying insect attracting and capturing apparatus according to the present invention. (1) is a plan view and (2) is a side view.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the flying insect attracting and capturing apparatus of the present invention includes a solar cell panel 1, a capacitor 2, a power switch 3, a tilt sensor, an alarm buzzer 4, an LED red light 5, and a flying power source 20. The insect colliding plate 11, the light source unit 30 including the lighting unit 13 provided with the light emitting diode (LED) 12, and the insect capturing unit 40 including the collector 31, the capture basket 32, and the collection lid 33 are provided. The apparatus is installed by standing vertically and fixing a leg 42 connected to the lower end portion of the support column 41 to the ground by a fixing anchor 43.

  The leg 42 of the present apparatus is detachably connected to the support column 41 and is fixed to the support column 41 with a mounting bolt 44.

  Moreover, the support | pillar 41 and the leg 42 can be connected so that expansion-contraction is possible, and it is possible to adjust the height of this apparatus by changing the fixing position.

  This device can be prevented from being overturned by a strong wind or the like by being fixed to the ground with a fixing anchor 43.

  In addition, the apparatus includes a tilt sensor (built in the power supply unit 10) for preventing theft, an alarm buzzer 4, and an LED red light 5.

  Since this device is small, light, and has a simple structure, it can be easily installed and transported. Also, since inspection and maintenance are extremely small, it can be installed for a long period of time, and there is a risk of being stolen.

  Therefore, the power supply unit 20 includes a tilt sensor, an alarm buzzer 4, and an LED red light 5.

  For example, the tilt sensor is configured such that the alarm buzzer 4 is activated and the LED red light 5 blinks with a buzzer sound when the device is taken away from the horizontal angle by 15 degrees or more when the device is taken away.

  Further, the tilt sensor can be understood to have fallen when the alarm buzzer 4 and the LED red light 5 are activated even when the apparatus falls due to a strong wind such as a typhoon.

  FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram showing the power supply unit 20 and the light source unit 30 of the flying insect attracting and capturing apparatus of the present invention.

  The power supply unit 20 is configured integrally with the light source unit 30, and the electric power obtained by the solar cell panel 1 provided on the upper surface of the power supply unit 20 is stored in a capacitor housed in the power supply unit 20.

  The stored electric power is sent to the light emitting diode 12 attached around the lighting unit 13 by a wiring passing through the inside of the lighting unit 13 located at the center of the light source unit 30, and the light emitting diode 12 is irradiated for about 4 hours after sunset. .

  By using the electric power by sunlight, it can be used even in a place without a power source, and can be used without being limited to the installation place.

  In addition, since the power supply unit 20 and the light source unit 30 are integrally formed, wiring and the like can be housed therein, and a waterproof structure that can be used while preventing rain from entering even in rainy weather can be provided.

  Moreover, since the light emitting diode 12 is used as a light source, it is possible to irradiate ultraviolet rays with low power consumption even when sufficient power from sunlight is not obtained due to bad weather or the like.

  In addition, the light-emitting diode 12 consumes less power and has a long service life, so it can reduce labor and costs required for replacement, inspection, and maintenance. It is possible to install.

  The light emitting diode 12 is an ultraviolet light emitting diode that emits ultraviolet light.

  In particular, it is desirable to irradiate ultraviolet rays having a wavelength in the range of 350 to 400 nm where flying insects are easily attracted.

  It is desirable that the light emitting diodes 12 are attached around the lighting unit 13 so that light is emitted in a range of 360 degrees.

  For example, if it is arranged around the entire circumference of the lighting section having the same height, light is emitted in a range of 360 degrees.

  Moreover, it may be attached only in a desired direction so that ultraviolet rays can be irradiated in a desired direction, and it can be expected to capture flying insects more effectively by changing the direction of irradiation with ultraviolet rays according to the installation environment. .

As shown particularly in LED layout of the lighting unit 13 in FIG. 3, when distribution helically around the lighting unit, the ultraviolet intensity of light emitting diode irradiates high, the amount of trapped flying insects is often below the capture test It is clear from the results. In addition, the light emitting diode 12 has a higher directivity and a higher ultraviolet intensity in the narrow-angle type than in the wide-angle type.

  The shape of the lighting part is a cylindrical or polygonal shape suitable for passing wiring inside. Since the light emitting diode 12 is attached around the lighting part, it is preferable that the light emitting diode 12 has a surface so as to be easily attached.

  The lighting part shape of the present embodiment is a hexagonal column shape as shown in FIG. 3, but other polygonal column shapes such as a quadrangular column may be used. Any shape can be used as long as a diode can be arranged.

  The light source unit 20 is provided with the flying insect collision plate 11 so as to surround the lighting unit 13. The flying insect attracted by the ultraviolet rays irradiated by the light emitting diodes 12 and collided with the flying insect collision plate 11. As the flying insect collision plate 11, a transparent acrylic resin plate is suitable so as not to block the ultraviolet rays irradiated by the light emitting diode.

  As the flying insect collision plate 11 of this example, three curved ones were used. The flying insect collision plates 11 are joined together by a frame 14.

  The frame 14 of this embodiment uses an aluminum casting, but any material can be used as long as the flying insect collision plate 11 can be joined.

  The flying insect collision plate 11 does not block the ultraviolet rays emitted by the light emitting diodes 12 and can surround the lighting unit 13, and the flying insects enter the light source unit 30, that is, inside the flying insect collision plate 11. Any shape or material may be used as long as it does not invade, the lighting part may be surrounded by one cylindrical flying insect collision plate, or a plurality of planar flying insect collision plates may be joined. good.

  The flying insect that has collided with the flying insect collision plate 11 falls into the collector 31. The collector 31 has a funnel shape, and a hole is formed in the bottom of the collector 31 so that flying insects fall into the catching basket 32. The flying insects that have fallen into the collector 31 are formed in the holes. Falls into the capture basket 32.

  The catch basket 32 has a cylindrical shape, and has a plurality of holes on the side surface. By making the hole of the trap cage smaller than the size of the desired flying insect, the desired flying insect can be captured.

  Flying insects smaller than the size of the hole provided in the catching cage 32 can escape out of the catching cage 32 through the hole, effectively catching the harmful flying insects and having an impact on the ecosystem as much as possible. Can be suppressed.

  In addition, it is possible to capture a specific type of flying insect by changing the size of the hole in accordance with the size of the flying insect for capture.

  The holes provided in the catch basket 32 can also discharge rainwater and the like that have entered the catch basket 32.

  A lid 33 that can be opened and closed is provided at the bottom of the catch basket 32. When collecting the captured flying insects, the flying insects in the capture basket 32 can be easily collected by opening the lid 33.

  In addition, this device can be moved and transported by simply removing the anchor 43 for fixing. When the apparatus is not used, the apparatus is stored with the legs 42 detachably connected to the support columns 41 removed.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the apparatuses can be stored in a minimum space by stacking and connecting the apparatuses. In this embodiment, the lower end portion of the support column 41 can be safely stacked by being connected so as to be fitted into the protrusion 45 at the upper end portion of the support device 41 of the lower apparatus.

  In this embodiment, the support column 41 is composed of three columns, but may be composed of four or more columns to increase the stability of the apparatus.

[Test Example 1]
6 to 7 show the emission test results of the UV-LED. In this experiment, the comparison of the light emission state between the black light and the UV-LED and the light emission state by the arrangement of the UV-LED were examined.

  In this experiment, the light emission state was photographed by a camera at a distance of 70 Cm from the light source, and the UV intensity at a distance of 3 Cm from the light source was measured.

  FIG. 5 shows the experimental results with black light. Sufficient light emission can be confirmed from camera shooting. Further, the UV intensity also showed a sufficient value both on the front surface and the 45 ° inclined surface, being 538 μW to 730 μW, and averaged 623 μW.

  FIG. 6 shows the experimental results when the UV-LEDs are alternately arranged at 12 stages in the front and rear directions. In camera photography, the light emitted from the front of the UV-LEDs looks quite bright, but becomes considerably darker from the left and right. As for the UV intensity, the intensity at the front exceeded 300 μW, but was only 4 or 5 μW on the left and right.

  FIG. 7 shows a UV-LED arranged in a spiral shape in the outer peripheral direction. In camera photography, two LEDs facing the front emit strong light. The UV intensity was 472 μW and 575 μW on the front, which was sufficient.

  From these, it became clear that the brightness and UV intensity close to that of the black light can be obtained by arranging the UV-LEDs spirally in the outer peripheral direction.

[Test Example 2]
Using the above-mentioned black light and UV-LED2 type, as a flying insect, a sugar beet was known that is known to cause great damage to sugarcane. As a condition of the capture test, the light source was turned on for 4 hours after sunset and was continuously performed for 3 days. In addition, the UV-LED was 370 nm in the alternating arrangement, and two types with the wavelength of 370 nm and 400 nm were used in the spiral arrangement.

The capture test results are shown below.
1) Black light 254 animals 2) UV-LED: Alternate arrangement (370 nm) 133 animals 3) UV-LED: Spiral arrangement (370 nm) 323 animals 4) UV-LED: Helical arrangement (400 nm) 518 animals.

  Spiral UV-LEDs were captured about 30% more than black light, and there were nearly three times as many captures as interleaved. Further, the wavelength of the UV-LED was captured by about 60% more at 400 nm than at 370 nm.

  From this result, it became clear that the trapping efficiency equal to or higher than that of the black light can be obtained by arranging the UV-LEDs in a spiral.

  In addition, when this device is used in conjunction with a pest capture management system, flight insect capture information is visually displayed together with map information, and the type and number of captured insects for each device installation location in real time. Thus, information such as the date of capture can be obtained, and a quick and accurate response to crop damage caused by flying insects becomes possible.

  First, the position information which is the installation position of this apparatus is recorded on an electronic map, and the flying insect capture information such as the type, quantity, and capture date of the captured flying insect is input to the database for each installation position.

  Based on the captured flying insect capture information, it is possible to visually display changes in the flying insect occurrence state on the electronic terminal device with colors, figures, patterns, contour lines, and the like.

  In addition, by enabling this device to transmit to the server of the pest capture management system wirelessly, when the tilt detector, warning buzzer, or LED red light is activated, the electronic terminal device will be Can be displayed.

  As a result, it is possible to quickly respond to an emergency and to prevent an accident.

  In addition, the capture cage of each device has a function that can automatically measure the weight, and by sending it to the server of the pest capture management system wirelessly, you can know the capture quantity for each device in real time, Only devices that need to collect captured flying insects can be recovered without waste, and labor and costs required for recovery can be reduced.

  In particular, when the device is installed in a vast range, it is possible to grasp in real time where the flying insects are occurring at the installation location, and to efficiently perform operations such as collection. Therefore, the capture operation can be performed effectively without waste.

In addition to flying insect capture information, weather information such as weather, temperature, humidity, etc. is also input as information to be entered into the database and displayed along with flying insect capture information. It can be used to investigate the ecology of flying insects along with changes.

It is a schematic block diagram which shows one Example of the flying insect attraction capture apparatus by this invention. It is a schematic block diagram which shows one Example of the power supply part 20 and the light source part 30 of the flying insect attracting and capturing apparatus by this invention. It is a figure which shows LED arrangement | positioning of the lighting part of the flying insect attraction capture apparatus by this invention. It is an external view which shows one Example which piled up and connected the flying insect attraction capture apparatus by this invention. It is a figure which shows the light emission test result data of a black light. It is a figure which shows the light emission test result data of UV-LED (alternate arrangement). It is a figure which shows the light emission test result data of UV-LED (spiral arrangement | positioning).

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Solar cell panel 2 Capacitor 3 Power switch 4 Alarm buzzer 5 LED red light 10 Power supply part 11 Flying insect impingement board 12 Light emitting diode 13 Lighting part 20 Power supply part 30 Light source part 31 Collector 32 Collection basket 33 Recovery lid 40 Insect catching part 41 Post 42 Leg 43 Anchor 44 for fixing 44 Mounting bolt 45 Projection part

Claims (10)

A power supply unit comprising a solar cell panel, a capacitor, and a power switch;
A lighting unit using a light emitting diode as a light source, a light source unit consisting of a flying insect collision plate,
A flying insect attracting and capturing device comprising a collector and a trapping portion comprising a trapping basket. The flying power attracting and capturing device according to claim 1, wherein the power supply unit and the light source unit are integrally formed. The said light emitting diode is arranged around the cylindrical lighting part provided in the center of the said light source part so that light may be radiated | emitted in the range of 360 degrees of full angles. Item 3. A flying insect attracting and capturing device according to Item 2. The said light emitting diode is helically arranged around the cylindrical lighting part provided in the center of the said light source part, The Claim 1 characterized by the above-mentioned. Flying insect attracting and capturing device. The catch basket has a cylindrical shape, and has a plurality of holes for catching only insects of a desired size on the side surface of the catch basket and for draining water. The flying insect attracting and capturing device according to claim 4. The flying insect attracting and capturing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising an inclination sensor, an alarm buzzer, and an LED red light for preventing falls and theft. A power supply unit consisting of a solar cell panel, a capacitor, a power switch, a tilt sensor, an alarm buzzer, an LED red light,
A lighting part with a light emitting diode, a light source part consisting of a flying insect collision plate,
An insect trap consisting of a collector, a catch basket and a collection lid;
7. A support column for vertically setting the device, and a leg portion comprising legs for connecting the device to the ground and abutting the device against the ground. The flying insect attracting and capturing device according to any one of the items. The flying insect attracting and capturing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the leg and the support column are detachably connected to each other. 9. The flying insect attracting and capturing device according to claim 1, wherein the support is configured to be able to stack and connect the apparatus in a state where the legs are removed. 10. . A database in which flying insect capture information such as the type, quantity, and capture date of flying insects captured by the flying insect attracting and capturing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9 is input, and the flying insect attracting and capturing apparatus A flying insect attracting and capturing device comprising: an electronic map storage means storing an electronic map including an installed position; and an electronic terminal device having a function for specifying the position where the flying insect attracting and capturing apparatus is installed. The flying insect information management system used, the position of the flying insect attracting and capturing device is displayed on the electronic map, the date of capture, the type and quantity of flying insects are acquired from the database, and the occurrence status of flying insects A flying insect information management system characterized by visually displaying changes in colors, figures, patterns, contour lines, etc.