DE102017128685B4 - Front element and nest box - Google Patents

Abstract

A front element for a nest box (40) and a nest box (40) with an opening (41) into which a front element (10) can be inserted are described, the front element (10) at its opposite ends on an upper side (12 ) and an underside (14) each has a bevel (30; 32). The nest box (40) has in an area (56) delimiting the opening (41) towards the top and in an area (58) delimiting the opening (41) towards the bottom a bevel (60; 62), which is the bevel (30) on the upper side (12) and the bevel (32) on the underside (14) of the front element (10) are formed correspondingly. The front element (10) has a smooth surface so that nest robbers cannot support themselves.

Description

A front element for a nest box and a nest box with an opening in which a front element can be inserted are described.

A removable front element of a nesting box is used to clean the nesting box by removing the front element. In addition, the front element can be redesigned to provide openings for different birds.

State of the art

Basically, two different types of nesting boxes with removable front elements are known. One solution comprises a smooth front, which makes access difficult for nest robbers, such as martens, because they cannot support themselves on any protruding elements of the front element.

Auxiliary structures and fastening elements are required to firmly connect front elements to nesting boxes. For example, hinges, latches, pins or hooks must be attached. Often these auxiliary structures and fastening elements in turn offer the possibility for nest robbers to support themselves on them. In addition, it is often necessary to use a tool, such as, for example, combination pliers, to rotate a fastening element, such as, for example, a hook.

Out DE 10 2010 056 460 B4 and DE 10 2013 012 334 B3 an insertable and removable wall for nesting boxes are known, which have a specially designed entrance hole for different species of birds. The walls are held by a bolt that is rotatably mounted on the nest box with a protruding hook that engages in a recess in the wall for attachment to the nest box.

An alternative solution for nesting boxes with a removable front element provides an auxiliary construction, a bolt being attached to the front of the front element which protrudes the width of the front element and is supported on opposite side walls of the nesting box. The nest box has wall sections which are arranged parallel to the bolt and which prevent the front element from tilting when the front element is inserted. The height of the front element is less than the height of the nesting box, so that when the front element is inserted, it is rotated about its transverse axis and, for example, brought into the opening with an upper section. The front element is then pushed all the way up so that the lower area can also be used. The front element is then pivoted until it is aligned vertically and then moved downwards. The front element is held securely via the latch and the wall sections of the nesting box. One disadvantage is that nest robbers can support themselves on the bolt and on the sections of the nest box which are designed as projections. Although this version does not require any tools, it is also to be regarded as disadvantageous.

The nesting boxes known from the prior art with removable front elements therefore either have the disadvantage that they include auxiliary structures that serve as a support for nest robbers, or they have fastening elements that in turn serve as a support for nest robbers and sometimes require tools.

In the prior art, entry openings for birds can be made smaller by means of screw-on rings. Fasteners and tools are required for this again. Alternatively, the entire front element must be replaced by a front element with a different opening.

task

The object is therefore to provide a front element for a nest box and a nest box which eliminate the problems of the prior art, the front element having a smooth surface and no auxiliary structures or fastening elements are required which facilitate access to the nest box for nest robbers.

solution

The above-mentioned object is achieved by a front element for a nesting box with a flat extension, the front element being insertable into a nesting box to form a front wall element of the nesting box, and the front element at its opposite ends on an upper side and a lower side, respectively has a bevel.

Via the bevel on the top and bottom, the front element can be inserted into a nesting box at correspondingly designed sections and can be securely held in this way. Auxiliary structures on the front of the front element or fastening elements are not required. The front element therefore has a very simple design and does not offer nest robbers any opportunity to support themselves. The smooth design of the front also prevents it Contaminants can accumulate. In addition, infestation with moss, for example, can be made more difficult. Tools to remove the front element are not required.

The bevel can furthermore have an angle between 20 degrees and 45 degrees on the upper side, starting from the front of the front element, and the chamfer on the underside, starting from the front side of the front element, have an angle between 20 degrees and 45 degrees. A more acute course, i.e. H. a smaller angle between the surface of the front element and the front side and the incline enable the front element to be shifted more easily on the corresponding sections of the nesting box and thus easy to open.

The front element can furthermore have a receiving area which extends on one side of the front element, wherein an insert with at least one opening can be inserted into the receiving area. The receiving area is preferably located in the area of the upper side, the upper side having, for example, an incision or a recess which forms the receiving area. The receiving area can be left free in order to provide a semi-cave over a nest box.

The front element can have an insert which is inserted into the receiving area, the insert additionally having at least one opening. Birds can get into a nest box through the at least one opening. In order to provide a larger or smaller opening for corresponding bird species, only the insert has to be exchanged. It is therefore not necessary, for example, to replace the entire front element or to screw rings that reduce an opening onto a front element. Compared to known designs, the front element can easily be adapted to different species of birds.

The insert can have a bevel corresponding to the bevel of the top side of the front element on its top side, which in the inserted state is essentially flush with the top side of the front element. Such a bevel is not absolutely necessary if the insert in the inserted state ends below the area of the front element which has a bevel. However, a bevel on the insert offers the possibility of holding the front element securely and more easily.

The insert can be inserted into the receiving area via a tongue and groove connection. For example, the insert has a groove on opposite side sections, the corresponding side elements of the front element having a tongue. The inserts can be easily inserted and removed using a tongue and groove connection. When the front element is inserted into a nesting box, the inserts cannot be removed because the insert is secured against moving out at the top via a contact surface of the nesting box. After the front element has been removed from the nesting box, inserts can be easily inserted and exchanged without tools. Therefore, the time required to change the inserts is very little.

The front element can also have an opening into which a rod can be inserted. The opening is, for example, below the receiving area. The perch can serve as a perch for various birds. However, the rod can also serve as an aid (handle) for inserting and removing the front element. The insertion of the front element and the removal of the front element are therefore possible with little effort using the rod. In addition, the rod can also be used to pivot the front element for insertion. Alternatively, the front element can be inserted and removed via an opening in an insert or the opening in the receiving area.

Depending on the type of bird that is supposed to breed in the nest box, a rod can remain provided or it can be removed again after the front element has been inserted, which makes access even more difficult for nest robbers.

The above-mentioned object is also achieved by a nesting box with an opening into which a front element of the variants described above can be inserted, the nesting box having a bevel in an area delimiting the opening at the top, which corresponds to the bevel on the top of the front element is formed, and in a downwardly delimiting the opening has a bevel which is formed to correspond to the bevel on the underside of the front element, whereby contact surfaces are formed for the front element.

The front element rests against the areas of the nesting box with the bevel in the inserted state, the underside of the front element being arranged in such a way that the bevel of the underside rests essentially over the entire surface of the bevel of the lower area of the nesting box. The bevel on the top of the front element is only partially in contact with the bevel in the upper area, which makes it possible to lift the front element in order to remove it from the nesting box again.

In further embodiments, elements are arranged on the opposite side walls of the nesting box, on which the Supports front element in the inserted state and which define a pivot axis for the front element. The elements can be at least semicircular, so that pivoting of the front element is supported during insertion and removal. In particular, the elements also serve as counter bearings when the front element is in the inserted state so that it cannot be pushed in.

The opposite side walls of the nest box may have at least a portion that provides a taper in the width of the opening of the nest box. The taper ensures a better and more secure hold based on the principle of a fit on the two side walls. The taper is preferably located in the area of the lower bevel of the nest box. The design of the nest box with a bevel in the lower area, which for example includes a 45 degree angle, also enables easier cleaning of the nest box. In the prior art, 90 degree edges are often provided, which make cleaning only possible with difficulty, and soiling can stick to the edges.

The distance between a bottom surface of the nesting box and a top surface of the nesting box is greater than the height of the front element between the bottom and the top, so that when inserting and removing the front element, it can be shifted up and down and pivoted.

In addition, the nest box can have an opening into which a camera can be inserted. The camera is used to observe the interior of the nesting box. The camera can, for example, have connections that are accessible via a correspondingly designed area of the nesting box. In the area of its ceiling, the nest box can have a circumferential edge which is designed in such a way that access openings for a camera are provided. The edge is also designed so high that the camera can be accommodated in between and a closing cover element can also be attached. This means that the camera can be stored in the nest box protected from the weather and animals. The lens of the camera is arranged so that it points into the interior of the nesting box.

In the case of the nesting box, the front element, similar to known designs with a clamping mechanism and an auxiliary construction, is first inserted into the opening of the nesting box with the top side up at an angle, aligned vertically and then pushed vertically downwards. Due to the semicircular design of the elements, which define an internal axis as a tilt axis, the front element is pressed precisely against the front of the nest box, with the elements serving as an abutment.

The front element described herein is flat on its front side, which makes it difficult for nest robbers to hold on, and the further configuration enables simple insertion without tools. In addition, the hole size can be changed by changing inserts. In addition, the nest box can be cleaned more easily and no residue remains. The nest box described herein combines the advantages of a clamp lock with the advantages of essentially flat fronts.

Further advantages, features and design options emerge from the following description of the figures of non-restrictive exemplary embodiments.

Figure list

• 1 eine schematische Darstellung eines bekannten Frontelements;
• 2 eine Seitenansicht des bekannten Frontelementes von 1.;
• 3 eine Draufsicht auf das bekannte Frontelement von 1;
• 4 eine schematische Darstellung eines bekannten Nistkastens mit einem Frontelement von 1;
• 5 eine Schnittansicht des bekannten Nistkastens mit eingesetztem Frontelement von 1;
• 6 eine schematische Darstellung eines Frontelementes gemäß der hierin offenbarten technischen Lehre;
• 7 eine Seitenansicht des Frontelementes von 6;
• 8 eine Draufsicht auf das Frontelement von 6;
• 9 eine schematische Darstellung eines Nistkastens mit einem eingesetzten Frontelement von 6 gemäß der hierin offenbarten technischen Lehre, und
• 10 eine Schnittansicht durch den Nistkasten von 9 mit eingesetztem Frontelement.

In the drawings shows:

• 1 a schematic representation of a known front element;
• 2 a side view of the known front element of 1 .;
• 3 a plan view of the known front element of 1 ;
• 4th a schematic representation of a known nesting box with a front element from 1 ;
• 5 a sectional view of the known nest box with inserted front element of 1 ;
• 6th a schematic representation of a front element according to the technical teaching disclosed herein;
• 7th a side view of the front element of 6th ;
• 8th a top view of the front element of 6th ;
• 9 a schematic representation of a nesting box with an inserted front element from 6th in accordance with the technical teaching disclosed herein, and
• 10 a sectional view through the nest box of 9 with inserted front element.

Parts provided with the same reference symbols in the drawings essentially correspond to one another, unless otherwise indicated. In addition, we do not show or describe components that are not essential to understand the technical teaching disclosed herein.

State of the art

1 shows a schematic representation of a known front element 70 . The front element 70 can in a nest box 90 are used and forms a front side wall of the nesting box 90 . The front element 70 has a plate on which a web 76 is arranged. The bridge 76 extends across the width of the panel and protrudes from the surface of the front 72 the plate. In an upper area is an opening 74 provided as access for birds to the nesting box 90 serves.

2 shows a side view of the known front element 70 of 1 . The illustration makes it clear that over the bridge 76 a prop is provided extending from the front 72 settles. The bridge 76 can serve as an entry aid for nest robbers. 3 shows a plan view of the known front element 70 of 1 , the protruding formation of the web 76 is shown.

4th shows a schematic representation of the known nesting box 90 with the front element 70 . The bridge 76 is essentially so wide that this is the front 72 of the front element 70 survives and in the inserted state in the nesting box 90 on the side walls 96 of the nesting box 90 comes into plant. The nest box 90 points next to the side walls 96 A blanket 92 and a floor 94 on. In addition, the nest box has a front element on its rear side (not shown in the figures) 70 opposite rear wall. The nest box is at the front 90 a ledge 98 and a bar 99 on, taking the bar 98 from the ceiling 92 and the bar 99 from the ground 94 extend out.

Between the bars 98 and 99 an opening is formed which is used for inserting the front element 70 serves. The front element 70 is in the inserted state with a lower surface 82 on a floor area 95 of the soil 94 on. The surface 80 at the top of the front element 70 is in the inserted state of the front element 70 spaced from a ceiling surface 93 the ceiling 92 (please refer 5 ).

5 shows a sectional view of the known nesting box 90 with the inserted front element 70 . The arrangement of the front element 70 and the spaced apart arrangement by the distance between the surface 80 and the ceiling area 93 can be seen here. For inserting the front element 70 this is with its upper side in the area of the opening 74 first inserted diagonally upwards into the opening of the nesting box, aligned vertically and then pushed vertically downwards. The distance between the face 80 and the ceiling area 93 is therefore required to the front element 70 both to be used and removed again. A removal of the front element 70 happens in such a way that the front element is displaced vertically upwards, the distance between the surface 80 and the ceiling area 93 decreases. This becomes the front element 70 raised in its lower section so that the front element can be pivoted clockwise (see 5 ) is possible. Then the front element 70 from the opening and the nest box 90 can be removed. It is used in an analogous manner. It can be seen that the formation of the front element 70 and the nest box 90 are required to securely accommodate the front element 70 to be able to guarantee. This means that both a protruding and a protruding web 76 as well as the bars 98 and 99 which are necessary as well as the jetty 76 can serve as an entry or support aid for nest robbers.

Another disadvantage of the known design is that in the lower area of the nest box in the transition from the ceiling 94 to the bar 99 a right-angled edge is formed, which a cleaning of the nesting box 90 difficult.

Another disadvantage is having to use the nesting box 90 for other bird species the front element 70 must be completely replaced because the opening 74 is to be adjusted accordingly.

Execution of a front element and a nesting box with a front element

6th shows a schematic representation of a front element 10 in accordance with the technical teaching disclosed herein, which addresses the disadvantages of the 1 - 5 shown front elements 70 and the nest box 90 fixes. The front element 10 the improved embodiment has a flat extension, with on the front 20th no protruding auxiliary structures or fastening elements are arranged. On the front side 20th is just an opening 24 intended. The diameter of the opening 24 is so small that it cannot be used as an entry aid for nest robbers. In the opening 24 For example, a perch for birds can be introduced. This perch is also used to insert and remove the front element 10 in a nest box 40 facilitated. The perch then serves as a handle.

The front element 10 has two opposite side elements on an upper section 18th on. Between these page elements 18th is a Recording area 26th designed, which can remain free to form a half-cave, or in which inserts can be used, which in turn have an opening for birds. The opposite side elements point to this 18th a connecting portion that acts as a spring 28 a tongue and groove connection is formed. Inserts accordingly have a groove on their side surfaces so that they can easily be inserted into the receiving area 26th can be used and held securely via the tongue and groove connection. The inserts can be swapped to provide different openings for birds of different sizes. It is therefore not necessary to have the complete front element 10 replace or reduce the diameter of openings by additional rings, which must be connected to the front element via fastening elements such as screws.

At its bottom 14th has the front element 10 a bevel 32 on. The bevel 32 forms a beveled area of the front element 10 for inserting and securing the front element 10 in a nest box 40 is provided. The front element has on its opposite section 10 at the top 12th on the respective side elements 18th a bevel 30th on. The bevel 30th is also used for inserting and securely fastening the front element 10 in a nest box 40 .

7th shows a side view of the front element 10 of 6th . The smooth surface on the front should be emphasized 20th , whereby no assistance is given to nest robbers.

At the top 12th shows the bevel 30th starting from the front 20th an angle between 20 ° and 45 °, the angle in the embodiment shown 22nd .5 °. Starting from the bevel 30th extends an area 34 .

On the opposite bottom 14th shows the bevel 32 starting from the front 20th of the front element 10 an angle between 20 ° and 45 °, the angle being 45 ° in the embodiment shown. From the bevel 32 extends the area 26th which is parallel to the face 34 is trained. In the embodiment shown, the front element 10 on the bottom 40 a recessed short paragraph that is parallel to the surface 36 is trained. This paragraph extends directly to the front 20th . However, such a paragraph is not absolutely necessary.

8th shows a plan view of the front element 10 . The formation of the feathers 28 and the page elements 18th is shown here. A groove for the springs 28 in inserts (not shown in the figures) is designed accordingly so that simple insertion is possible. Unintentional removal of the inserts, for example by a nest robber, is ruled out, since the inserts are held by the front element 10 in the nest box 40 are secured against displacement (see 10 ).

9 shows a schematic representation of the nesting box 40 with an inserted front element 10 . The height of the front element is analogous to the embodiment from the prior art 10 less than the distance between a ceiling surface 48 and a floor area 50 . The nest box 40 has opposite side walls 46 as well as a blanket 42 and a floor 44 on. Furthermore, the nest box 40 a rear wall, not shown in the figures, which in the inserted state of the front element 10 opposite this. The nest box 40 has no ledges 98 and 99 like the nest box 90 from the state of the art but areas 56 and 58 covering the front of the nest box 40 but not survive.

The side walls 46 have opposing elements on the inside 52 on which both as a support for the front element 10 as well as a swivel aid for inserting and removing the front element 10 serve.

In the inserted state of the front element 10 into the opening 41 of the nesting box 40 can be a small distance between the long sides 16 of the front element 10 and the side walls 46 consist. To ensure that the front element is also securely accommodated 10 to achieve with a clamping effect similar to a fit, have the side walls 46 a taper in the lower section 54 on, which is in the inserted state of the front element 10 essentially at the level of the bevel 32 or at the level of a corresponding chamfer 62 is located. The rejuvenation 54 serves to the front element 10 to hold securely while providing a clamping effect.

In the enlarged view of 9 the clamping effect is indicated by way of example. Here, the distance between the front element 10 and the rejuvenation 54 be designed correspondingly smaller, so that the taper 54 directly in contact with the front element 10 on its long side 16 comes.

10 shows a sectional view through the nest box 40 of 9 with the inserted front element 10 . The areas 56 and 58 each have a bevel 60 or. 62 on which corresponds to the bevel 30th at the top 12th and the bevel 32 on the bottom 14th of the front element 10 are trained. In the inserted state of the front element 10 therefore lies the bevel 32 all over the bevel 62 and the bevel 30th over the entire surface of a section of the bevel 60 at. The Elements 52 have a semicircular shape on their front, left-hand area, as a result of which the front element can pivot 10 is supported.

To the front element 10 from the in 10 shown position from the nest box 40 First, a rod can be inserted into the opening 24 can be used. Then the front element is over the rod 10 raised, making the bevel 30th along the bevel 60 of the area 56 slides until the bottom is 14th of the front element 10 above the range 58 is located. Then the front element 10 around the elements 52 which at the back 22nd of the front element 10 be applied, pivoted. The semicircular design of the front of the elements 52 supports the pivoting. After pivoting, the front element 10 can be easily removed. The front element is inserted in the same way, with the front element 10 inserted at an angle and the top 12th first in the opening 41 is used. Then the front element 10 brought into a vertical orientation and pushed down until the face 36 on the floor surface 50 comes into plant. The Elements 52 always ensure that the position of the front element 10 maintained and a corresponding pressure on the front element 10 is exercised, so that an unintentional displacement of the front element 10 is prevented. Due to the arrangement, a nest robber, for example against the front 20th knocks, a shift in the front element 10 not effect.

The embodiment described herein provides both a front element 10 with a smooth surface as well as a nesting box 40 with a flat front, so that no help for nest robbers is given. You can also clean the nest box 40 made easy because of the nest box 40 does not have a right-angled edge on which dirt can collect. Changing the front element 10 takes place without tools and is therefore easy to carry out. In addition, different entry openings for birds can be provided by changing inserts in the receiving area 26th be inserted. Removal of the inserts in the picked-up state is prevented by the fact that the inserts either have an upper section with a bevel corresponding to the bevel 30th have formed beveled area or below the area of the front element 10 with the bevel 30th end but over the bottom edge of the range 56 are secured against upward displacement.

Furthermore, the nest box 40 on his ceiling 42 have an opening into which a camera can be inserted, so that the nesting area of the nesting box 40 can be monitored. Furthermore, appropriate holding devices can be attached to the ceiling 42 be arranged for the camera. In addition, in further embodiments, a circumferential border is provided, which in turn can be closed by a cover. This can be used to put the camera in the nest box 40 be recorded safely.

The front element 10 , Inserts and the nesting box 40 can be made of different materials. For example, different types of wood or wood composites and plastics can be used for the front element 10 and the nest box 40 be used. In the case of plastics, for example, injection molding of the individual shapes, ie front element, can also be used 10 , Inserts and nesting box 40 , respectively. 3D printing is also suitable for producing the front element 10 as well as the inserts for the front element 10 and the nest box 40 .

List of reference symbols

10

Front element

12th

Top

14th

bottom

16

Long side

18th

Side element

20th

front

22nd

back

24

opening

26th

Recording area

28

feather

30th

chamfer

32

chamfer

34

surface

36

surface

40

nesting box

41

opening

42

blanket

44

ground

46

Side wall

48

Ceiling area

50

Floor area

52

element

54

rejuvenation

56

Area

58

Area

60

chamfer

62

chamfer

70

Front element

72

front

74

opening

76

web

78

back

80

surface

82

surface

90

nesting box

92

blanket

93

Ceiling area

94

ground

95

Floor area

96

Side wall

98

strip

99

strip

Claims (11)

Front element for a nest box (40) with a flat extension, wherein the front element (10) can be inserted into a nest box (40) to form a front wall element of the nest box (40), and the front element (10) at its opposite ends has a bevel (30; 32) each on an upper side (12) and a lower side (14). Front element after Claim 1 , wherein the bevel (30) on the top (12) starting from the front (20) of the front element (10) an angle between 20 ° and 45 °, and the bevel (32) on the underside (14) starting from the front (20) of the front element (10) has an angle between 20 ° and 45 °. Front element after Claim 1 or 2 , having a receiving area (26) which extends on one side of the front element (10), wherein an insert with at least one opening can be inserted into the receiving area (26). Front element after Claim 3 , comprising an insert which is inserted into the receiving area (26), the insert having at least one opening. Front element after Claim 4 wherein the insert has a bevel corresponding to the bevel (30) of the top (12) of the front element (10) on its upper side, which in the inserted state is essentially flush with the upper side (12) of the front element (10). Front element after one of the Claims 3 to 5 , the insert being insertable into the receiving area (26) via a tongue and groove connection. Front element after one of the Claims 1 to 6th , wherein the front element (10) has an opening (24) into which a rod can be inserted. Nest box with an opening (41) into which a front element (10) according to one of the Claims 1 to 7th can be used, the nest box (40) having a bevel (60) in an area (56) delimiting the opening (41) at the top, which is designed to correspond to the bevel (30) on the top (12) of the front element (10) is, and in an area (58) delimiting the opening (41) at the bottom has a bevel (62) which is designed to correspond to the bevel (32) on the underside (14) of the front element (10), whereby contact surfaces for the Front element (10) are formed. Nest box after Claim 8 , wherein on opposite side walls (46) of the nesting box (40) elements (52) are arranged on which the front element (10) is supported in the inserted state and which define a pivot axis for the front element (10). Nest box after Claim 8 or 9 wherein opposite side walls (46) of the nesting box (40) have at least one portion which provides a taper (54) of the width of the opening (41). Nest box after one of the Claims 8 to 10 , having an opening into which a camera can be inserted.

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