DE102015008466A1 - The insect population gentle restriction device for flyable insects - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to an insect-friendly restriction device for flyable insects, in particular wasps, with a container having a lower part and a top, wherein the lower part is arranged in the use position substantially vertically below this upper part and detachably connected thereto, and the lower part of a receiving space for Locking liquid and at least one access channel, which allows the entry of insects, a separating device having a substantially inclined to the vertical wall and is provided with a substantially vertically upward, first excursion opening, which is a first, with the at least one Access vessel connected, container volume of a second container volume separates, so that a return for flyable insects from the second into the first container volume is substantially not possible.

Description

The present invention relates to an insect population-sparing restriction device for flyable insects, in particular for wasps.

Wasps are state-forming insects which, in particular, need proteins and carbohydrates to feed their offspring. Wasps capture insects, especially flies, to cover protein needs. In this way, wasps contribute significantly to maintaining the biological balance of the insect population. Wasps also detect the need for carbohydrates by looking for flowers from which they absorb nectar, making wasps an important contributor to pollination. This is especially important today because the number of bees is decreasing. When wasps feel attacked, they use their sting for defense, which they can sting multiple times.

After the death of the queen of a wasp state in late summer, the state dissolves The workers become homeless and swear to foraging and come close to the people. If a human is stung by a wasp, a poison is injected under the human skin, which usually causes pain and later itching, which but especially in the pharynx or sensitized to the poison allergy to sometimes massive swelling leads and potentially for a small proportion of Stingy people can be life threatening.

Especially with the consumption of food, which is preferred by the wasps, from the late summer on, the occurrence of "plum-sawing wasps" can be expected and the adoption of protective measures is recommended.

From the DE 299 11 481 U1 is a wasp trap with a top, a lower part and an inlet opening known, the wasps can get to a filled in the lower part liquid attractant. In such a wasp trap, the wasps are killed by drowning in the lure filled in the bottom part or starving in the wasp trap.

The object of the present invention in a first aspect is to provide an improved restriction device for flyable insects.

In a second aspect, the object of the invention is to provide an insect population-friendly restriction device for flyable insects.

This object is achieved by a restriction device according to claim 1. The second aspect is solved by the development according to claim 9. Advantageous embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.

The restriction device according to the invention comprises a container with a lower part and an upper part, wherein the lower part is arranged in the position of use substantially vertically below this upper part and detachably connected thereto, and the lower part has a receiving space for lure and at least one access channel, which Allows access of insects. The restriction device according to the invention further comprises a separating device which has a substantially inclined to the vertical wall and is provided with a substantially vertically upward, first excursion opening, which a first, connected to the at least one access channel, container volume of a second container volume separates, so that a return for flyable insects from the second into the first container volume is difficult, preferably substantially not possible.

Under a position of use in the context of the invention, the position of the object, in particular of the lower part is to be understood, which is arranged with appropriate use of the restriction device substantially vertically below the upper part, so that the restriction device in use in particular not the risk of leakage of curdling liquid from the receiving space of the lower part is exposed.

A curd liquid in the sense of the invention is a substance present in the liquid phase in the present situation and which, based on its intended composition, is suitable for exerting a luring effect on wasps, so that these wasps are anxious to approach this curdling liquid. When used as a wasp trap, such a curdling liquid is preferably used which does not attract bees.

As a separating device according to the invention, an element is to be considered, the introduction of which into a container is suitable to separate at least two container volumes of this container from each other, wherein the separating device allows the insects only passing on the first trip opening of the separator.

An access channel in the sense of the invention is an object which makes it accessible to flyable insects, in particular wasps, from a region outside the restriction device into a region within the restriction device, in particular in the first container volume to arrive, this access channel is preferably arranged substantially vertically or inclined to the vertical. In particular, objects with a very short length, particularly preferably openings, can also be understood as an access channel in the sense of the invention.

As a container volume within the meaning of the invention, a volume is to be regarded within the container, wherein such a volume is delimited, in particular by the container and / or the separating device.

As a restriction device in the context of the invention, an object is to be regarded, which is set up in such a way that it can restrict the space for the exercise of movements - in particular flight movements - to wasps. Preferably, a restriction device is a trap for flyable insects, more preferably a trap for wasps, also more preferably a wasp trap.

The inventive design of a restriction device that protects the insect population makes it possible for a user to prevent the death of wasps located in the restriction device by separating the lower part and the upper part of the restriction device from one another so that the wasps can fly out of the restriction device.

Preferably, however, a specially designed outlet device is provided, which is set up in such a way that it allows flyable insects to pass through this outlet device into the environment and thus regain their freedom. It is preferably provided that the outlet device has at least one selection element.

As a selection element in the context of the invention, an element is to be regarded, which is set up such that the excursion of insects from the restriction device of specified criteria, and preferably depends on their size. This allows smaller insects the trip out of the container and denied larger insects.

Particularly preferred is the use of at least one controllable selection element that are controlled by a user such that the selectivity is changeable.

Thus, the restriction device can be brought into at least two states, namely a first state in which at least the larger insects such as wasps are retained in the restriction device, and a second state in which even larger insects can leave the restriction device.

As a result, the restriction device can, so to speak, be switched from an active state in which it holds in particular larger insects into a passive state in which it releases trapped insects or enables the immediate re-emergence of insects that have penetrated into the restriction device. A usual, for. For example, wasp trapped on a terrace also catches wasps when no one is on the terrace. The restriction device according to the invention can be operated in this embodiment so that it is activated only when people are on the terrace. In addition, it may be provided here that the wasps are released when people leave the patio, so that the insect population is not affected.

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the container is designed substantially rotationally symmetrical. In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the separating device is designed substantially conical.

This allows insects and especially wasps based on their instinctive tendency to move against gravity based on a simple configuration of the separator to be directed to the first restrictive trip opening.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the at least one access channel, which allows the entry of insects, arranged substantially vertically or inclined to the vertical and designed in particular tubular.

By this arrangement of the at least one access channel, the observation will be taken into account that insects follow their instinctive tendency to move against gravity. This can improve the capture efficiency of insects.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the upper part is substantially transparent. In another advantageous embodiment of the invention, the lower part is substantially intransparent.

In this way, it can be achieved that a user can regularly check the attraction by means of an eye catcher on the upper part and thus be able to recognize at an early stage when intervention by him, in particular by replacement of the tonic, is to be expected. In this way, a user can also determine whether wasp catching has occurred and thus obtains information as to whether it is requires emptying of the restriction device for wasps. Due to the essentially non-transparent lower part, at the same time the best possible attracting effect can be exerted on catching insects.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the container on a cover, which separates the receiving space of the container of at least one other area of the container such that the flyable insects access to the receiving space for lure of the lower part is substantially not possible. In a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, the cover plate between the upper part and lower part is arranged and in particular be placed on the lower part.

In this way it can be avoided that catching insects, which pass through the access channel into the first container volume, due to the attraction of the curling liquid get into direct contact with this, so that the risk of drowning is reduced for catching insects.

In another, particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, the cover is designed in particular sieve-like or lattice-like.

In this way it can be realized at the same time that attractants of the lure liquid can escape from the receiving space in a large amount and can escape from the restriction device without allowing insects access to the receiving space. Through the outward penetration of the attractants can thus be made an improved attraction of insects.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the separating device has a substantially rough surface on the inner side facing the at least one access channel, so that insects to be caught can hold on to this surface.

As a result, insects can also be easily accessed by movement along the wall inside of the separator for the first tour opening.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the separating device is releasable by rotation relative to the upper part.

This allows a user to be easily cleaned by simple manipulation of individual components of the restriction device, while avoiding the death of insects by freeing trapped insects from the second container volume released by a user at a time and location not be perceived as affecting.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention for the detachable connection of the lower part and the upper part of a compound of a group, comprising bayonet connection, locking connection and screw connection selected.

As a result, can be changed between the connected and the disassembled state reliably, quickly and without lasting damage to the elements.

In a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, features and / or openings are set up in the separating device for fixing and / or defixing.

As a result, a user when releasing the separating device from the upper part due to improved tangibility of the separator easier handling can be made possible.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, an absorbent substrate, in particular a non-woven, is preferably arranged on the lower part, which is configured to receive curl liquid to be sprayed on, in particular on the non-woven fabric.

As a result, the attraction to catching insects can be noticeably improved, since hereafter the attractants are no longer essentially enclosed by the restriction device.

In a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, the lower part has at least one outlet channel, wherein the outlet channel allows the exit of the to be absorbed in the lower part of the lint to the fleece and in particular has a membrane which is adapted to regulate the escape of lather.

As a result, the attraction can be improved by the inclusion of curl on the fleece and regularly renewed without the need for the involvement of a user.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the number of access channels, which allow the entry of insects 1 to 10, preferably 1 to 5, particularly preferably 3.

As a result, on the one hand as many insects are attracted to the first container volume, on the other hand, the simplest possible construction of the lower part can be realized.

In a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, all tube-shaped access channels have a substantially identical diameter and / or a substantially identical length.

As a result, the simplest possible production of the lower part and a compact design possible can be realized.

In a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, the diameter of the access channels in the range of 1.0 cm to 5.0 cm, preferably in the range of 2.0 cm to 3.5 cm, more preferably in the range of 2.5 cm to 3.0 cm.

In this way, on the one hand, the simplest possible access of insects to the first container volume and, on the other hand, the most compact possible construction of the restriction device can be made possible.

In another, particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, the length of the access channels in the range of 1.0 cm to 6.0 cm, preferably in the range of 1.5 cm to 5 cm and more preferably in the range of 2.0 cm to 4,0 cm.

On the one hand, a reversal from the first container volume via the at least one access channel out of the restriction device can be made more difficult on the one hand, and on the other hand, the design of the restriction device can be as compact as possible.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the upper part for substantially vertically incident from the side facing away from the lower part of the water incidence, especially rain, substantially impermeable.

In this way it can be avoided that water, in particular rain, penetrates into the second container volume. In this way, the risk of drowning for catching insects can be reduced.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the container and / or the separation device consists essentially of, in particular produced by injection molding, plastic. This makes it possible to produce the restriction device as inexpensively as possible, wherein at the same time desired optical properties, in particular color and transparency of the components, can be realized.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the lower part is yellow. This makes it possible to lure catching insects by the color attraction to the access channel of the lower part.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the upper part is green. This makes it possible to realize that insects to be caught in the search for the lure of the insect restriction device from the upper part, which does not allow access to the interior of the restriction device wegzuocken.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the container has a second trip opening, which allows insects, which reach the second excursion opening, to leave the container by passing through this excursion opening.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the container, in particular the second container volume, a first selection element, wherein the first selection element is set up so that it allows smaller insects the trip out of the container and larger insects does not allow the trip out of the container , Preferably, the first selection element separates the second trip opening from the second container volume. Preferably, the first selection element is plate-shaped. Preferably, the diameter of the first selection element substantially corresponds to the inner diameter of the upper part. Preferably, the first selection element within the upper part in the position of use arranged substantially horizontally. Preferably, the first selection element is bound within the upper part at least partially cohesively and / or non-positively with the wall of the upper part.

In this way, wasps remain trapped in the trap, while smaller insects, especially flies and beetles, can leave the restriction device.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the container, in particular the second container volume, an outlet device which can assume at least a first and a second state (open state), wherein the first state (closed state) the excursion of insects, and preferably of all Insects, including wasps, from the container essentially made possible and the second state, the trip of insects from the container essentially not possible. The transition between the opening state and the closing state of the outlet device preferably takes place by displacement or actuation of the second selection element explained below.

In a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, the release of the excursion from the container includes passing through a delay region, in particular of the first selection element. As a result, a time-delayed excursion from the restriction device with a simple and inexpensive as possible construction is realized. This realizes a period of time between the opening of the second trip opening and the exit of the insects, which allows the person who opens the second tour opening to leave the surrounding area of the restriction device before the wasps can fly out. Preferably, the delay region has at least one in particular cylindrical opening whose free surface is dimensioned such that only the smaller insects can pass through the at least one opening. Particularly preferably, the diameter of the cylindrical opening is smaller than 6 mm. Particularly preferably, the delay region has an arrangement of a plurality of these openings, so that a plurality of smaller insects can leave the second container volume at the same time.

In a further, particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, the first selection element or the delay region is introduced substantially into the container wall of the upper part and in particular configured integrally therewith.

This can be made possible by changing the state of the outlet device undesirable flyable insects, especially wasps, in a period in which they are undesirable in an environment to hold in the restriction device and this again at a later date to allow the trip from the restriction device.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the second trip opening is part of the outlet device and the outlet device has a substantially movable second selection element which is set up such that by a movement of the second selection element, in particular by a rotation, deformation or translation movement, a Change between the at least two states of the outlet device can be brought about. Preferably, the transition between the open state and the closed state of the outlet takes place by displacement or actuation of the second selection element. Preferably, the second selection element has in sections at least one opening with a diameter smaller than 6 mm, through which smaller insects can reach the second excursion opening.

By these mechanical means, a reliable and rapid change can be made with regard to enabling or disabling the excursion of airworthy insects, in particular wasps, from the restriction device.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the second selection element is designed substantially as a circular segment. In this way, the most compact design can be realized.

In a further, particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, the outlet device has a shaft and this shaft is set up such that the shaft is essentially suitable for transmitting a rotational movement to the second selection element.

In a preferred advantageous embodiment of the invention, the outlet device has a - preferably timed - electric actuator for moving the second selection element. Preferably, the electric actuator is programmed such that the outlet device has assumed its closed state during a first period in which people are in the vicinity of the restriction device, and that the outlet device during a second period other than the first period in which no People are located near the restriction device, has assumed its opening state.

As a result, flyable insects, in particular wasps, can be withdrawn from the environment without involvement by a user and returned to the environment. In particular, it can be further enabled by a timer, that the restriction device is activated, before z. B. the terrace is used and later automatically reopened.

In a further preferred embodiment of the invention, the outlet device has an actuating element for moving the second selection element by a user, wherein the actuating element is in particular a sliding element, a rotary element or a deformation element.

In this way, it is particularly easy for a user to control the release of the excursion of insects, in particular wasps, from the restriction device.

In a further preferred embodiment of the invention, the second trip opening is part of the outlet and the outlet device has a chamfering element, which is for leading away from the upper part of the Essentially vertically from the side facing away from the lower side incident water, especially rain, is set up by the second tour opening.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the outlet device can assume a third state, which allows smaller insects the trip out of the container and larger, insects the trip out of the container does not allow.

In this way, by a simple movement of only one element, the environmental condition can be adapted to a desired condition such that at a time all flyable insects, no flyable insects, or just sufficiently small airworthy insects but especially not wasps, excursion from the restriction device is possible.

• • ein Restriktionselement, welches innerhalb des Oberteils das zweite Behältervolumen von der zweiten Ausflugöffnung trennen kann, welches mit der Wandung des Oberteils abschnittsweise verbunden ist, welches lediglich eine Öffnung zum Durchlass der größeren Insekten (Durchlassöffnung) zwischen dem zweiten Behältervolumen und der zweiten Ausflugöffnung freilässt,
• • eines der zweiten Selektionselemente, mit einem geschlossenen ersten Abschnitt zum Verschließen der Durchlassöffnung, mit einem durchlässigen zweiten Abschnitt zum Freigeben der Durchlassöffnung, welches vorzugsweise von einer Welle gelagert ist,
• • mit einem der Stellantriebe oder einem der Stellelemente zur insbesondere zeitabhängigen Betätigung des zweiten Selektionselements oder der Welle.

A preferred development of the outlet device comprises:

• A restriction element which can separate within the upper part the second container volume from the second excursion opening, which is connected in sections to the wall of the upper part, which leaves open only an opening for the passage of the larger insects (passage opening) between the second container volume and the second excursion opening,
• • one of the second selection elements, with a closed first section for closing the passage opening, with a permeable second section for releasing the passage opening, which is preferably supported by a shaft,
• • With one of the actuators or one of the adjusting elements for particular time-dependent actuation of the second selection element or the shaft.

The second selection element can be displaced or actuated by the actuator or the actuator such that the passage opening is released when there are no people in the vicinity of the restriction device, and that the passage opening is closed when people are in the vicinity of the restriction device , Thus, the harassment or danger to humans can be reduced by larger insects and / or larger insects escape from the restriction device can be made possible.

Preferably, this development can be prefabricated and used in a second step in the upper part and connected to the wall in particular cohesively.

Further advantages, features and applications of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of embodiments in conjunction with the drawings. Show:

1 a restriction device for wasps in side view and assembled state;

2 a restriction device for wasps in side view and exploded view;

3 a lower part of a restriction device for wasps in side view;

4 an upper part of a restriction device for wasps in side view;

5 a separator of a restriction device for wasps in side view;

6a a sieve-like cover in supervision;

6b a grid-like cover in supervision;

7 a fleece in supervision;

8th a preferred embodiment of the upper part in side view;

9 a preferred embodiment of the upper part partially shown in perspective;

10a a further preferred embodiment of the upper part in side view;

10b a further preferred embodiment of the upper part in side view;

11a a preferred embodiment of the second selection element in plan view;

11b a further preferred embodiment of the second selection element in supervision.

1 shows an embodiment of the invention in the design of a restriction device for wasps 1 which can be hung or placed.

The restriction device for wasps 1 owns a container 2 which is a lower part 3 and a top 4 having, lower part 3 and top 4 according to 1 by means of a connection 14 are connected. For connection of lower part 3 and top 4 is in particular a detachable connection 14 intended. The connection 14 can - as in 1 shown - be a screw. However, it is also provided in particular another releasable connection 11 to realize, in particular a locking connection or a bayonet connection.

The restriction device for wasps 1 also has a separator 8th on which a first container volume 11 and a second container volume 12 separates. The separator 8th according to 1 has a wall inclined to the vertical 9 and a first tour opening 10 which is directed substantially upward on. The separator 8th is essentially conical. It is provided in particular that the separating device 8th with the shell 4 is detachably connected and preferably by rotation relative to the upper part 4 is solvable. The separator 8th but it could also be with the lower part 3 be releasably connected and - preferably by rotation relative to the lower part 3 - be solvable.

Related to the lower part 3 the restriction device for wasps 1 is a recording room 6 intended for the inclusion of lock fluid. According to 1 is the recording room 6 designed substantially in the shape of a spherical segment. accommodation space 6 However, this is not limited to this form, but in particular also deviating forms are provided, preferably a substantially pyramidal, cuboid or conical receiving space 6 , It is further provided that the lower part 3 at least one, preferably a plurality of support elements 20 in support of the restriction device for wasps 1 which is used to set up the restriction device for wasps 1 and for use as stand-up restriction device. Further, for the lower part 2 preferably certain colors provided, which exert a lure effect on wasps. The use of a lower part in substantially yellow color is therefore particularly preferred.

It is further provided that the lower part 3 the restriction device for wasps 1 at least one access channel 7 which allows wasps into the first container volume 11 the restriction device for wasps 1 to get. According to 1 is an access channel 7 in the lower part 3 shown. However, the object according to the invention is not limited to this, but rather two access channels 7 or any number of access channels 7 in the lower part 3 intended. It is preferred that the at least one access channel 7 has a tubular shape. It is further preferred that all access channels have common properties - preferably an identical diameter and an identical length. Furthermore, it is preferred that at least one access channel 7 of the lower part 3 essentially on the top 4 opposite side opens, since this fact can be taken into account that earthy wasp inhabiting wasps are inclined according to their instinct to follow a direction of flight substantially against gravity.

According to the in 1 illustrated embodiment, it is possible insects, through an access channel 7 of the lower part 3 , which with the first container volume 11 connected to the first container volume 11 to arrive, which through the separator 8th from the second container volume 12 is disconnected. The inside of the wall 9 , which with a substantially vertically upward, first tour opening 10 is preferably has a rough surface, which wasps, which in the first container volume 11 allows, not only over the flight path, but also along and in contact with the inside of the wall 9 to the tour opening 10 and subsequently into the second container volume 12 to get out of which the wasps a return to the first container volume 11 essentially not possible. In this context, it is also preferred the surface of the separator 8th - Preferably by coating - to make such that this is the adhesion of wasps on the inside of the wall 9 is beneficial.

Related to shell 4 a shape is provided which, in essence, does not allow wasps to the restriction device 1 from the second container volume 12 to escape as long as the top 4 with the lower part 3 connected according to the invention. According to 1 this is in particular a bell-shaped or hood-like shape of the upper part 4 intended. The shape of the shell 4 but is not limited thereto, but in particular any other form of the shell 4 provided by which in conjunction with the lower part 3 a substantially closed container 2 out forms. The top 4 is especially provided in a substantially green color and can therefore be of wasps as opposed to the Lockeffektungstonton of the base 3 be perceived. Preferably, the top is 4 essentially optically transparent. It is also preferred that the top part 4 essentially impervious to precipitation. In the 1 illustrated embodiment also provides openings 19 which are essentially permeable to air. Here are the openings 19 of the top 4 preferably arranged such that this substantially no rain penetration into the second container volume 12 enable. It is also a suspension element 22 with at least one suspension opening 23 provided for hanging the restriction device.

Referring to 2 a further embodiment of the invention will be explained in more detail, which compared to the embodiment of 1 In addition, a cover 13 and an absorbent substrate in the form of a nonwoven fabric 17 having. It is envisaged that the cover 13 between lower part 3 and separating device 8th is arranged. It is especially provided that this cover 13 it wasps, which through the at least one access channel 7 in the first container volume 11 essentially not possible in the recording room 6 of the lower part 3 to arrive and thereby substantially prevents wasps to be caught in the in the receiving space 6 to be filled to be filled in the risk of drowning.

According to another embodiment is - as in 2 illustrated - further provided that an absorbent nonwoven 17 essentially at the top 4 opposite side of the lower part 3 is arranged, wherein the fleece 17 preferably in direct contact with lower part 3 is and more preferably on the lower part 3 is glued on. The fleece 17 is adapted to contain lure, wherein a lure trapping by the fleece is suitable for attracting by the wasp restraint device 1 To improve wasps. In particular, it is provided that lock fluid on the fleece 17 sprayed, in particular atomized sprayed, will. The inclusion of lather through the fleece 17 but is not limited to this. Rather, it is also provided in particular that the fleece is impregnated in a curling liquid and is substantially penetrated by it. It is also preferred that the lower part 3 an outlet channel (not shown) provides, which the outlet of the bottom part 3 To be absorbed lock liquid to fleece 17 allows.

According to another embodiment is - as in 2 illustrated - further provided that the separating device 8th and the top 3 or the lower part 2 and the top 3 by means of thread 21 can be connected together by screwing. For easier handling of the rotational movement of separator 8th opposite upper part 3 is according to 2 provided that the separator 8th , in particular wall 9 , Openings 16 which are provided for better gripping - in particular by a human hand, a tool or other suitable means. However, for this purpose, the separator is not on the openings 16 limited. Rather, can separator 8th also have at least one - preferably a plurality of - forms (not shown), which from the inside of the wall 9 the separator 8th protrude.

Referring to the 3 to 5 The components of the embodiments are made 1 and 2 - lower part 3 , Upper part 4 and separating device 8th - shown separately.

Referring to the 6a and 6b Be preferred embodiments of the cover 13 out 2 shown. cover plate 13 is shown in a circle, but this is not limited thereto. Rather, it is provided that this can take any shape, in particular an elliptical, rectangular or hexagonal shape. Particularly preferred is the shape of the cover 13 such to the shape of the surface of the base 3 adapted that the cover 13 essentially flush on the lower part 3 is arranged. It is further contemplated that the openings of the cover 26 are arranged so that they flush on the outlet region of the access channel 7 are hung up. According to the preferred embodiment 6a is provided that the cover 13 is designed like a sieve. In a further preferred embodiment according to 6b is provided that the cover 13 has a grid-like configuration.

Referring to 7 the component becomes fleece 17 of the embodiment 2 shown separately.

Referring to 8th is a preferred embodiment of the upper part 4 shown. In this case, the upper part 4 also a second tour opening 32 on, which is the excursion of insects from the restriction device 1 suitable. According to the presentation, the second tour opening is 32 at the top, the bottom part 3 opposite end of the shell 4 shown on the left half of the picture, in which the excursion from the second excursion opening 32 from the left side of the picture to the right. However, the invention is not limited to this arrangement, nor on this trip direction to catching wasps. Rather, it is also provided in particular that the second tour opening 32 on a side container wall 44 of the top 4 is set up. The size of this second tour opening 32 is preferably chosen so that it can be passed substantially harmless of all insects.

In particular, however, according to one embodiment, it may be provided that not all insects, in particular not wasps, reach the excursion opening. For this purpose, a first selection element 30 provided, which are only small, insects - preferably flies, fruit flies, beetles - a passing of the first selection element 30 as well as a successive trip out of the restriction device 1 essentially allows, whereas the first selection element 30 one In particular, wasps do not pass through, allowing them in the second container volume 12 of the container 2 remain. This first selection element 30 is preferably between the first tour opening 10 and the second tour opening 32 arranged so that insects, which in the second container volume 12 arrive, the first selection element 30 need to pass to the second tour opening 32 to get. However, the position of the first selection element is not limited thereto and in particular can assume any position. According to the in 9 illustrated preferred embodiment can selection element 30 and second tour opening 32 in particular be configured in a common element. In this case, it is preferably provided that the first selection element 30 in the container wall 44 of the top 4 is introduced.

For size-specific selection by the first selection element 30 is preferably at least one delay range 31 - Preferably a plurality of delay areas 31 , as in 9 shown - provided, with the delay ranges 31 preferably substantially circular openings. However, it is also preferred that the delay regions are substantially rectangular, hexagonal or elliptical.

For outdoor use, however, it is particularly advantageous if the penetration of precipitation, especially rain, can be substantially avoided or at least noticeably reduced. In this context, in a preferred embodiment according to 8th in particular provided that the upper part 4 a chamfering element 33 at the bottom 3 Having turned away side, which is tilted in the position of use relative to the horizontal and / or tilted, that rain from the second tour opening 32 can be carried away. Particularly preferred in this regard is provided that the chamfering element 33 has a shape and is made of a material, which results in the lowest possible flow resistance with respect to the discharge of rain and / or the chamfering element 33 is essentially water repellent. It is also provided that additional means, in particular a spacer element 36 according to 8th , the ingress of precipitation into the second tour opening 32 essentially decrease. In particular, it is also provided that the bevel element 33 has a sufficiently steep and / or adjustable bevel to even in heavy precipitation - especially in combination with strong wind - essentially a penetration of water into the container 2 avoid the danger of drowning for catching wasps in this way.

Referring to 9 is a further preferred embodiment of the upper part 4 shown in which the first selection element 30 at the same time as a second tour opening 32 is designed. In this case, in particular, no recording of a further first selection element is required 30 and / or another second tour opening 32 inside the container 2 ,

Referring to 10a is another preferred embodiment of the upper part 4 represented, which in turn a trip opening 32 for the excursion of insects from the restriction device 1 has, in the present case in particular also provided that to be caught wasps for tour opening 32 can reach. The embodiment according to 10a an outlet 43 on which the release of the excursion of insects, preferably wasps, from the container 2 the restriction device 1 can be regulated. According to this preferred embodiment, it is provided in particular that the outlet device 43 consists of at least two elements, wherein the outlet device particularly preferably the elements second selection element 34 , Wave 37 , Beveled element 33 , Restriction element 39 , Actuator 35 and bearings 38 can have. In particular, according to the invention, however, it is also envisaged that a preferred embodiment of this invention does not provide all of said elements, but rather any number of these elements in combination. In particular, it is also envisaged that the second tour opening 32 a component of the outlet device 43 is.

The embodiment according to 10a preferably provides that the outlet 43 a second selection element 34 which of wasps, which the excursion through the second tour opening 32 is possible, can happen. In this case, the area to be passed of the second selection element is preferably on the second tour opening 32 arranged on the opposite side of the container, so by a large, in particular the largest possible, distance between the second tour opening 32 and the second selection element 34 the excursion is preferably delayed. The second selection element 34 is preferably designed to be movable. According to the preferred embodiment 10a is provided in particular that the second selection element 34 over a wave 37 is rotatable, with the shaft 37 in a warehouse 38 is rotatably mounted. Further, the wave 37 Preferably, it is set up in such a way that it essentially transmits torques, particularly preferably substantially loss-free, to the second selection element 34 suitable. In this way, the invention provides that the second selection element 34 from one state to at least one other state, thereby enabling the release of the second outlet 32 can be regulated for wasps. According to the preferred embodiment 10a is in particular a state change by rotation of the second selection element 34 provided, however, the invention is not limited thereto. In particular, it is also provided that a state change from at least one first to at least one other state can take place by means of a translation or deformation movement. Preferably, it is also provided that a state change from any combination, consisting of rotation, translation and deformation, can take place. According to the in 10a illustrated, preferred embodiment is further provided that the outlet device 43 a restriction element 39 which is essentially impassable for wasps to be caught. The arrangement of the restriction element 39 is not on the presentation of 10a limited. In particular, it is provided that the restriction element 39 arranged so that wasps get to the second tour opening 32 essentially only via the second selection element 34 is possible. Preferably, the restriction element 39 a sufficiently high strength and / or a sufficiently high degree of fixation, so that shape and / or position of this restriction element 39 even with the multiple impact of flyable wasps on the restriction element 39 not modified by the wasps, in particular punctured and / or displaced and / or twisted, so that a passage of the restriction element 39 For catching insects essentially permanently is not possible.

According to the embodiment of 10a In particular, it is provided that the rotation of the shaft 38 which shows a change of state of the second selection element 34 brought about by a, preferably electric, actuator 35 he follows. Preferably, this electric actuator has a time control, which indicates the state change of the second selection element 34 - and thus allowing the excursion of wasps from the restriction device 1 - In particular, can control such that at times when people in the vicinity of the restriction device 1 stop these wasps from being trapped within the device and at other times when no persons are in the vicinity of the wasp trap, the wasps catching the restriction device again 1 being able to leave. It is made according to the preferred embodiment 10a further provided that the outlet 43 a chamfering element 33 and at least one spacer element 36 has, whereby the penetration of precipitate can be prevented in the aforementioned manner.

Referring to 10b is another preferred embodiment of the upper part 4 shown, which is an outlet 43 with a second selection element 34 which, by rotation of a shaft 37 can experience a change of state. The preferred embodiment further comprises a restriction element substantially impassable for wasps to be captured, which is arranged such that for wasps to be caught for reaching a second escape opening 32 essentially the second selection element 34 to happen. It is made according to the preferred embodiment 10b further provided that the outlet 43 a chamfering element 33 and at least one spacer element 36 whereby the penetration of precipitate in substantially the same way as in 8th described, preferred embodiment can be prevented.

According to the preferred embodiment 10b is further provided that the rotation of the shaft 37 Manually by a user is brought about. For this purpose, it is provided in particular that the shaft 37 by means of at least one guide 41 , preferably several or any number of guides 41 , from a second container volume 12 is guided to the outside, wherein it is provided that the shaft 37 outside the container 2 with an actuator 42 connected is. The actuator 42 is preferably designed for user-friendly handling, wherein it is provided that a user by actuation of the actuating element 42 , in particular by applying a torque, a rotation of the shaft 37 - And thus a change of state of the second selection element 34 - can bring about. However, it is also provided in particular that the user can bring about a change of state by means of a translation or deformation movement. In particular, it is also provided that the change of the state by the user takes place remotely.

In 11a is a preferred embodiment of a second selection element 34 shown, which in particular in an arrangement of an outlet 43 be provided, which is a change in state of the outlet 43 by rotation of the second selection element 34 provides. The second selection element 34 preferably has a substantially circular segment-like configuration, wherein for the angle of the segment, any arbitrary circle portion is provided in particular. Furthermore, the second selection element 34 is not limited to this segmental shape and can in particular take any shape.

The circular segment-like second selection element 34 according to 11a also preferably has at least a third tour opening 40 on, which allows wasps in at least one state for the second tour opening 32 to get. However, it is also preferred that the second selection element 34 a variety of third tour openings 43 which allows wasps in a variety of states to access the second tour opening. According to 11a is the third tour opening 40 formed substantially circular. However, according to the invention, the third opening is not limited to this shape, but in particular substantially hexagonal, substantially rectangular and substantially elliptical shapes, and in particular also any other arbitrary shape are provided.

Preferably, it is now provided that the second selection element 34 essentially in the area of its pointed end with the shaft 37 is connected and essentially at least partially around this wave 37 rotates. In this way, based on the preferred embodiments 10a and or 10b - By rotation of the second selection element 34 be set at least one state in which from the interaction of the restriction element 39 and the rotatable second selection element 34 a getaway from wasps to the second tour opening 32 is enabled and at least one other state can be set, in which from the interaction of the restriction element 39 and the rotatable second selection element 34 a getaway from wasps to the second tour opening 32 is not possible.

In 11b is another preferred embodiment of a second selection element 34 represented, which is provided in particular for the rotation-like induction of state changes. According to 11b this has at least a third tour opening 40 and at least one first selection element 30 on, with this selection element 30 in the presentation 11b nine deceleration areas 31 having. However, this preferred embodiment is not limited to a certain number of delay ranges 31 limited. Rather, it is especially provided that the first selection element 30 one, two or any number of delay ranges 31 having. According to the preferred embodiment 11b In particular, substantially circular delay areas are provided. However, the invention is not limited thereto. In particular, delay regions with a substantially hexagonal, elliptical or rectangular shape or with any other shape are also provided.

Preferably, it is now particularly provided that the second, preferably rotatable selection element 34 according to the preferred embodiment 11b preferably by rotation and in interaction with the restriction element 39 can assume at least three different states, wherein in a state to be caught wasps is possible to a second tour opening 32 In another state, wasps are not allowed to arrive at a second tour opening 32 to arrive and in a third state smaller, insects the trip out of the vessel 2 is possible and larger, insects the trip out of the container 2 is not possible.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

restriction device

2

container

3

lower part

4

top

6

accommodation space

7

access channel

8th

separator

9

wall

10

First tour opening

11

First container volume

12

Second container volume

13

cover plate

14

connection

15

shaping

16

opening

17

fleece

18

outlet channel

19

air intake

20

support element

21

thread

22

hanging member

23

suspension opening

24

screen structure

25

lattice structure

26

Opening the cover

30

First selection element

31

delay range

32

Second tour opening

33

Abschrägungselement

34

Second selection element

35

actuator

36

spacer

37

wave

38

camp

39

restriction element

40

Third tour opening

41

guide

42

actuator

43

outlet

44

container

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Claims (17)

Restriction device ( 1 ) for flyable insects, in particular wasps, with - a container ( 2 ), which is a lower part ( 3 ) and a top ( 4 ), wherein the lower part ( 3 ) in the position of use substantially vertically below this upper part ( 4 ) is arranged and connected to this releasably in particular via a screw cap or a bayonet closure, and the lower part ( 3 ) a recording room ( 6 ) for lure fluid and at least one access channel ( 7 ), which allows the entry of insects, - a separating device ( 8th ), which has a substantially inclined to the vertical wall ( 9 ) and with a substantially vertically upward, first tour opening ( 10 ), which is a first, with the at least one access channel ( 7 ), container volume ( 11 ) from a second container volume ( 12 ), so that a return for flyable insects from the second ( 12 ) into the first container volume ( 11 ) is essentially not possible. Restriction device ( 1 ) according to claim 1, wherein the container ( 2 ) is designed substantially rotationally symmetrical and the separating device ( 8th ) is designed in particular substantially conical and in particular a substantially rough surface on the at least one access channel ( 7 ) facing inside, that insects can hold on to this surface. Restriction device ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one access channel ( 7 ), which allows the entry of insects, is arranged substantially vertically or inclined to the vertical and is in particular designed tube-like. Restriction device ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the container ( 2 ) a particular sieve-like or grid-like designed cover ( 13 ), which the receiving space ( 6 ) of the container ( 2 ) of at least one other area of the container ( 2 ) so that the fly-able insects access to the receiving space ( 6 ) for lure of the lower part ( 3 ) is substantially not possible, the cover ( 13 ) preferably between upper part ( 4 ) and lower part ( 3 ) is arranged and in particular on the lower part ( 3 ) can be placed. Restriction device ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein for detachably connecting the lower part ( 3 ) and upper part ( 4 ) a connection ( 14 ) is selected from a group comprising bayonet connection, snap-in connection and screw connection. Restriction device ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein preferably at the lower part ( 3 ) an absorbent substrate, in particular a nonwoven ( 17 ), which is for receiving, in particular on the fleece ( 17 ) aufzusprühende, lock liquid is configured. Restriction device ( 1 ) according to claim 6, wherein the lower part ( 3 ) at least one exit channel ( 18 ), wherein the outlet channel ( 18 ) the exit of the lower part ( 3 ) to be absorbed to the fleece ( 17 ) and in particular has a membrane which is adapted to regulate the escape of lure. Restriction device ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the number of access channels ( 7 ), which allow the access of the insects 1 to 10, preferably 1 to 5, particularly preferably 3, and wherein in particular all tubular access channels ( 7 ) have a substantially identical diameter and / or a substantially identical length and wherein the diameter of the access channels ( 7 ) is in particular in the range of 1.0 cm to 5.0 cm, preferably in the range of 2.0 cm to 3.5 cm, more preferably in the range of 2.5 cm to 3.0 cm and in particular the length of Access channels ( 7 ) in the range of 1.0 cm to 6.0 cm, preferably in the range of 1.5 cm to 5 cm and particularly preferably in the range of 2.0 cm to 4.0 cm. Restriction device ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the container ( 2 ) at least a second tour opening ( 32 ), which allow insects to reach the at least second excursion opening ( 32 ), by passing through this opening ( 32 ) the container ( 2 ) to leave. Restriction device ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the container ( 2 ), in particular the second container volume ( 12 ), at least a first, in particular in the upper part arranged selection element ( 30 ), wherein the at least first selection element ( 30 ) is set up so that it is smaller, insects the trip out of the container ( 2 ) and larger insects make the trip out of the container ( 2 ) not possible. Restriction device ( 1 ) according to claim 10, wherein the facilitation of the excursion out of the container ( 2 ) passing a delay range ( 31 ) of the first selection element ( 30 ) and insects after passing the deceleration region ( 31 ) is possible for the second tour opening ( 32 ) to get. Restriction device ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the container ( 2 ), and in particular the second container volume ( 12 ), an outlet ( 43 ), which can assume at least a first and a second state, wherein the first state (closed state) the excursion of all insects or insects of a certain size exceed from the container ( 2 ) and the second state (opening state) allows the excursion of insects out of the container ( 2 ) substantially allows. Restriction device ( 1 ) according to claim 11 and 12, wherein the second tour opening ( 32 ) Part of the outlet device ( 43 ) and the outlet device ( 43 ) a substantially movable second selection element ( 34 ), which is set up such that by a movement of the second selection element ( 34 ), in particular by a rotational and / or a translational movement or a component deformation, a change between the at least two states of the outlet device ( 43 ) can be brought about. Restriction device ( 1 ) according to claim 13, wherein the second selection element ( 34 ) is designed substantially as a circular segment and the outlet device ( 43 ) an actuating element, in particular a shaft ( 37 ), which is arranged such that the actuating element ( 37 ) substantially for the transmission of torques to the second selection element ( 34 ) is suitable. Restriction device ( 1 ) according to claim 13 or 14, wherein the outlet device ( 43 ) a particular electrically actuated and / or in particular time-controlled actuator ( 35 ) for moving the second selection element ( 34 ) having. Restriction device ( 1 ) according to claim 13 or 14, wherein the outlet device ( 43 ) an actuator ( 42 ) for moving the second selection element ( 34 ) by a user. Restriction device ( 1 ) according to one of claims 12 to 16, wherein the outlet device ( 43 ) can take a third state, which smaller, insects the excursion from the container ( 2 ) and allows larger insects to leave the container ( 2 ) not possible.

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