Solar Powered Insect Trap

摘要

A device for trapping insects that includes a roof or cover and a trap or cage that are disposed at opposite ends of a housing. One or more solar cell(s) that convert UV rays into solar energy for powering one or more trap components is/are attached to the cover. The cover preferably has two panels that adjustably cooperate with the housing to improve capture of UV rays by the solar cell(s). A fan is disposed in the housing and oriented to direct an airstream through the housing and toward the trap. A damper is disposed in the airstream proximate the trap and includes two independently operable doors. Each door is biased toward a closed position and opens during operation of the fan. The trap removably cooperates with the housing to facilitate disposal of insects captured therein.

主权项

1. An insect trap comprising:
a housing comprising:
a solar panel roof comprising a first panel and a second panel flexibly coupled to one another and defined by an exterior surface and an interior surface wherein the exterior surface carries a plurality of solar cells;a housing body depending downwardly below the solar panel roof, the housing body defined by an open top, an inner surface, and an open bottom; anda cage removably attached to the bottom of the housing body and defined by an open top, an inner surface, and a closed bottom; a light source attached to the roof; an attractant disposed on the inner surface of the housing body and configured to release carbon dioxide; a fan assembly supported by the inner surface of the housing and including a rotatable fan blade configured to draw air through the housing in a direction from the open top toward the fan assembly; and a damper assembly secured to the housing body below the fan assembly, the damper assembly comprising:
a first and a second damper shield, each damper shield having a generally semi-circular planar shape; anda coupling arrangement that independently couples each of the first and second damper shields to the housing body such that each damper shield is rotatably attached to the housing body such that the first and second damper shields swing toward a closed position when the fan is off and swing toward an open position when the fan is on.