DE102019108576A1 - Device and method for water level regulation - Google Patents

Abstract

In order to create an easily manageable and manageable device for regulating the water level in beaver dams, which regulates a water level without expelling or damaging the beaver, the invention provides a monk (12) for regulating the water level in the region of a beaver dam, comprising at least one in the beaver dam (14) which can be installed in the monk's body (10), which has a channel cavity (34) enclosed by walls (32, 32a, 32b) and at least one first opening (36) in a first wall (32a) and a second opening (38) in a second wall (32b), at least one of the openings (36, 38, 40) being provided on its edge with a guide device (42) for the form-fitting insertion and holding of a barrier (22).

Description

The invention relates to a device and a method for regulating the water level in the region of a beaver dam.

The domestic beaver, which is under protection, builds dams in (flowing) waters. Little or no water can penetrate the beaver dam. Thus, the water builds up above the dam and the surrounding parcels are flooded. This flooding is wanted by the beaver and vital for the beaver. However, this leads to an uncontrolled flood because the water is forced to look for other ways or build up in the area. A water level check is no longer possible. Letting drainage pipes into the dam only works to a limited extent, since regulation cannot take place and the landscape is adversely affected. Destroying the beaver dam would result in the flood plain being drained, but forcing the beaver to build a new dam in no time. Removing a beaver dam is time-consuming and expensive because it requires heavy equipment and personnel. It is hardly possible for human hands to influence the water level.

The invention has for its object to provide a simple and inexpensive to manufacture and handle device and a method that can be carried out with it for environmentally friendly and beaver-friendly water level regulation in the area of a beaver dam.

To achieve this object, the invention provides a monk according to claim 1 and a method according to the independent claim.

Advantageous refinements are the subject of the dependent claims.

According to a first aspect thereof, the invention provides a monk for regulating the water level in the region of a beaver dam, comprising at least one monk's body which can be built into the beaver dam, which comprises a channel cavity enclosed by walls and at least a first opening in a first wall and a second opening in a second wall , wherein at least one of the openings is provided on its edge with a guide device for the positive insertion and holding of a barrier.

It is preferred that the monk's body is trough-shaped and / or with a U-shaped cross section and is open on one side.

It is preferred that the edge of each opening is open to the open side.

It is preferred that the edges of at least one, several or all of the openings on two opposite sides are provided with a guide groove for forming the guide device.

It is preferred that a cover is provided for closing the open side.

It is preferred that the monk's body has a base plate on the side opposite the open side, from which the walls protrude toward the open side.

It is preferred that the monk body is designed as a channel body for forming a channel running straight through the monk body.

It is preferred that the trough shape or U-profile shape is open at its longitudinal ends to form the first and second openings.

It is preferred that a third opening with the guide device is provided on one side of the trough shape.

It is preferred in the trough shape or the U shape to have a plurality of guide devices spaced apart in the longitudinal direction thereof with opposing guide grooves.

It is preferred that a lockable blocking device is provided for blocking the guide devices to prevent removal of the barrier held therein.

It is preferred that the monk's body is essentially cuboid, an opening being provided on at least three sides, each of which is provided with the guide device.

It is preferred that the monk's body is formed from concrete, in particular reinforced concrete.

It is preferred that the monk's body is produced as negative formwork with smooth inner sides of the formwork.

It is preferred that the top of the monk's body is provided with a plurality of threaded sleeves, eyelets, hooks or loops for attaching a lifting tool.

It is preferred that the monk's body has a weight of 80 kg to 1200 kg, more particularly 150 kg and 800 kg, preferably 300 kg to 600 kg.

It is preferred that the monk's body has a length of 0.7 m to 2.1 m, more particularly 0.9 m to 1.5 m, a width and / or height of 0.4 m to 1 m, more particularly from 0.5 m to 0.75 m.

It is preferred that several of the monk's bodies are provided, which can be arranged with their openings next to one another in order to adjust the length and / or the course of the monk in a modular manner.

Preferably, a set of barriers that can be inserted into the guide device is provided with baffle plates to form buffers of different heights and at least one barrier grid to prevent the entry of a beaver.

1. a) Bereitstellen eines Mönchskörpers und
2. b) liegendes Einbauen des Mönchskörpers in den Biberdamm zum Schaffen eines Überlaufgerinnes.

According to a further aspect, the invention provides a method for regulating the water level in the region of a beaver dam,
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1. a) providing a monk's body and
2. b) horizontal installation of the monk's body in the beaver dam to create an overflow channel.

It is preferred that a monk according to one of the above configurations is used.

It is preferred that the overflow channel be extended beyond the Beaver Dam by lining up several of the monk bodies.

It is preferred that step a ) Providing the monk's body with a length adapted to the beaver dam and / or the local situation.

• c) Einsetzen wenigstens eines Staukörpers zum Regulieren des Wasserstands in einer gewünschten Höhe in eine Halteeinrichtung im Bereich einer Öffnung des Mönchskörpers.

The method preferably comprises the step:

• c ) Inserting at least one bluff body to regulate the water level at a desired height in a holding device in the region of an opening of the monk body.

• d) Versperren wenigstens einer Öffnung des Mönchskörpers wahlweise mit einem Staukörpern und/oder einem Absperrgitter.

The method preferably comprises the step:

• d ) Block at least one opening of the monk's body either with a bluff body and / or a gate.

• Verwenden von mit Metallleisten an wenigstens einer Kante versehenen Holzbrettern zum Bilden des Staukörpers.

The method preferably comprises the step:

• Using wooden boards provided with metal strips on at least one edge to form the bluff body.

• Verriegeln des Staukörpers oder des Absperrgitters zur Verhinderung einer unbefugten Entnahme.

The method preferably comprises the step:

• Lock the bluff body or the gate to prevent unauthorized removal.

• Bilden einer Lücke in dem Biberdamm.

It is preferred that step b ) includes:

• Form a gap in the beaver dam.

• Abstellen des Mönchskörpers in einer Lücke in dem Biberdamm.

It is preferred that step b ) includes:

• Parking the monk's body in a gap in the beaver dam.

• Ablegen des Mönchskörpers mit offener Seite nach oben geöffneter Seite und mit einer ersten Öffnung zu einer Seite des Biberdamms hin und mit einer zweiten Öffnung zur anderen Seite des Biberdammes hin.

It is preferred that step b ) includes:

• Laying down the monk's body with the open side facing upwards and with a first opening to one side of the beaver dam and with a second opening to the other side of the beaver dam.

• Versehen wenigstens einer Öffnung mit einem Staukörper durch Einschieben von Staukörperelementen in nach oben offene Führungsnuten im Bereich der Öffnung.

It is preferred that step b ) includes:

• Provide at least one opening with a bluff body by inserting bluff body elements into upwardly open guide grooves in the area of the opening.

• Verschließen der offenen oberen Seite mit einem Deckel.

It is preferred that step b ) includes:

• Close the open upper side with a lid.

• Blockieren eines Einführendes einer Halteeinrichtung für einen Staukörper oder eine Absperrung, insbesondere durch Auflage eines Deckels.

It is preferred that step b ) includes:

• Blocking an insertion end of a holding device for a bluff body or a barrier, in particular by placing a cover.

• Verriegeln des Deckels mit einem Schloss.

It is preferred that step b ) includes:

• Lock the lid with a lock.

The invention creates a beaver monk.

Monks are structures for regulating the water level by means of a monk's body in which shut-off elements are held. In particular, pond monks are known.

The adjustable drainage structure of a pond is called a pond monk, through the drainage of which it is possible to adjust the water level at the level of the pond floor up to complete drainage. It also acts as a deep water drain. The bottom of the pond is laid out in the form of a flat funnel, oriented towards the pond monk.

The pond monk has a monk's body above the drain pipe, which consists of a hollow body with dust savers that can be used variably depending on the desired height of the water level. On the pond side, the water presses into the monk through a recess at the bottom of the pond, the flow of which can be regulated depending on the height of the dust saver. When the dust saver is removed down to the bottom of the pond, the pond water runs into the drainage line without jamming and the pond thus falls completely dry. The draining of a pond is also called "foreigning" for reasons of use and conservation or maintenance (e.g. fishing, cleaning or desludging).

A solution using a common pond monk of the type mentioned above would only be possible with considerable effort in the case of a beaver dam, since the water in a pond monk is drained vertically.

In embodiments of the invention, a monk is proposed with whom the water can be drained vertically.

For this purpose, a monk's body that can be built into the beaver dam is proposed in the invention.

In the beaver monk according to embodiments of the invention, a monk's body is provided, which can be provided with damming bodies for regulating the water level.

The monk is built into the beaver dam and, depending on local conditions, extended into the flood plain. Inflow openings are preferably provided at the front, rear and on one side. Water flows into the monk through the inlet openings on the side and rear and initially adjusts to the normal level. The water level of the floodplain can now be regulated according to the situation by partitioning elements. The monk represents a "forced opening" in the beaver dam, which the beaver can no longer close due to the construction of the monk. Thanks to the modular structure, boards (examples of elements for forming a bluff body) can be exchanged for a grille at any time in order to allow water to flow in or block openings, depending on the situation. Uncontrolled flooding can thus be prevented.

Preferred type:

In contrast to a common pond monk, this monk is preferably not made standing, but lying down and represents a modular, individual and stringable concept. The dimensions of the monk's body (s) can be individually made if necessary. A common standing pond monk cannot be used.

An assembly can preferably be done on both sides by a 180 degree rotation.

Preferably all necessary openings are to be used universally for left and right and can be adjusted using the accessories supplied.

In order to prevent the beaver from becoming blocked, contaminated or penetrating into the monk or monk's body, the inlets can be provided with grids.

All inlets and outlets can be adapted universally with wooden boards (or other elements to form damming blocks), grilles or openly depending on the local situation. Boards are preferably provided with metal strips so that the beaver cannot be damaged.

The monk or monk's body is preferably easily accessible from above and further preferably secured with a solid cover with padlocks, which also provides protection against vandalism.

The lid can also be a blocking device for blocking removal of the barrier.

The monk's body can be moved. B. by several, e.g. B. four threaded sleeves with rope loops on the top. The monk's body is preferably made of reinforced concrete and due to its frost resistance, the monk can be used all year round.

By producing it as negative formwork, the inside is all smooth to prevent dirt or moss from sticking to it.

• 1 eine erste perspektivische Ansicht eines Ausführungsbeispiels eines Mönchskörpers zum Einbau in einen Biberdamm;
• 2 den Mönchskörper von 1 in einer weiteren perspektivischen Darstellung;
• 3 eine Draufsicht auf den Mönchskörper;
• 4 einen Schnitt entlang der Linie A-A von 3;
• 5 einen Schnitt entlang der Linie B-B von 3;
• 6 ein Ausführungsbeispiel für einen aus mehreren Mönchskörpern gebildeten Mönch, wobei ein beispielhafter Einbau in einen Biberdamm gezeigt ist;
• 7 eine Fotomontage, die einen aus wenigstens einem Mönchskörper gemäß der 1-5 aufgebauten Mönch eingebaut in einen Biberdamm zeigt.

An exemplary embodiment is explained in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It shows:

• 1 a first perspective view of an embodiment of a monk's body for installation in a beaver dam;
• 2 the monk 's body from 1 in a further perspective view;
• 3 a plan view of the monk's body;
• 4 a cut along the line AA of 3 ;
• 5 a cut along the line BB of 3 ;
• 6 an embodiment of a monk formed from several monk bodies, an exemplary installation in a beaver dam is shown;
• 7 a photomontage that consists of at least one monk 's body according to the 1-5 shows built monk built into a beaver dam.

In the 1 to 5 are different representations of a monk's body 10 to build a monk 12 shown that for water regulation in the area of a beaver dam 14 suitable is. Examples for the monk 12 , built into a beaver dam 14 ; are in the 6 and 7 shown.

Under the term "monk" 12 is understood to be a device for water regulation in the form of a building, which here as a monk's body 10 designated hollow body 16 has at least one holder 20th for a barrier 22 for water level regulation. As a barrier 22 come especially plate-shaped bluff bodies 24 used, which consist of individual bluff body elements 26 , such as in particular boards made of wood or plastic. About the size of the bluff body 24 and / or the number of bluff elements 26 which one above the other in the bracket 20th the height of the monk can be arranged 12 regulate the water level to be accumulated.

The one in the 1 to 5 shown monk's body 10 has a base plate 30th from which several walls protrude upwards, which form a channel cavity 34 enclose.

In particular, the monk's body 10 constructed essentially trough-shaped or U-shaped, the walls 32 a first side wall 32a and a second side wall 32b have, which form the U-legs of the U-shape, while the base plate 30th forms the web of the U-shape. Overall, this is the outer outline of the monk's body 10 with the walls 32 and the bottom plate 30th cuboid, the side walls 32a . 32b is formed only on two opposite sides, so that the U-shape is open at two opposite ends of the monk's body, around a first opening 36 (Inlet opening) and a second opening 38 (Inlet opening) to form.

In the embodiment shown, at least one of the side walls has 32a . 32b , for example the first side wall 32b a third opening 40 on.

So form the twists 32 a border for the openings 34 . 36 . 38 ,

At least one of the openings 36 . 38 . 40 is a bracket 20th assigned to the assigned opening 36 . 38 . 40 at least partially through a barrier 22 to close. In the illustrated embodiment, the bracket 20th a management facility 42 on, into which the barrier 22 can be inserted with a positive fit. The leadership facility 42 has in particular two guide grooves formed on opposite wall areas 42a . 42b on. The respective management facility 42 is to the open top 44 of the monk's body open, so that the respective barrier 22 through the open end of the guide grooves 42a . 42b in the management facility 42 can be inserted and removed therefrom. The open end of the guide grooves can also be used 42a . 42b by a blocking device 46 block to unauthorized removal of barriers 22 to avoid.

The blocking device 46 is preferably through a lid 48 formed to close on the open top 44 can be placed. The blocking device can also 46 have a lock, not shown in the drawings, for example a lock, which the lid 48 in its position on the monk's body 10 locked.

Like from the 1 to 5 can be seen, the first opening 36 a first bracket 20a with appropriate guidance 42 and one for this in the longitudinal direction to the monk's body 10 spaced second bracket 20b assigned. The second opening 38 is a third bracket accordingly 20c and a fourth bracket spaced longitudinally therefrom 20d assigned. In the third opening 40 delimiting areas of the second side wall 32b is a fifth bracket 20e educated.

All mounts 20th . 20a - 20e are each by the management organization 42 with the opposite guide grooves 42a . 42b educated.

The management facilities 42 of the individual brackets 20th . 20th - 20e are preferably of the same design, the width of the guide grooves 42a . 42b and the distance of the guide grooves 42a . 42b and the groove depth of the guide grooves 42a . 42b is designed so that in all mounts 20th . 20a - 20e an equal barrier 22 can be held.

So can any barrier included 22 optionally in each of the brackets 20th . 20a - 20e be introduced. The width and / or height of the openings 36 - 40 are preferably identical to one another. More preferably have the bottom plate 30th as well as the side walls 32a . 32b the same wall thickness.

The monk's body 10 is made of concrete, in particular reinforced concrete and in particular designed as a negative shell, so that the inside of the base plate 30th and the wall 32 are smoothly formed.

The length and width of the monk's body 10 depending on the installation situation on Biberdamm 14 to be selected; the monk's body 10 can be manufactured with variable length and width and height.

Are preferred for a monk 12 at least one monk's body 10 or several similar monks' bodies 10 provided that can be arranged together modularly to the monk 12 over the beaver dam 14 to extend, and in particular to extend into the area to be defrosted.

As an accessory for the barriers 22 become boards in particular 28 to form bluff bodies of different heights 24 intended. There is also at least one gate that fits into the holder 50 provided that it is designed so that it allows water to pass through, but a beaver cannot get through. Also the gate 50 can like the bluff body 24 be constructed from several grid elements.

On the open top 44 point the walls 32 several, for example four threaded sleeves (not shown) into which lifting engagement elements such as threaded sleeves, hooks or hook elements with rope loops etc. can be screwed. In particular, threaded hooks or threaded sleeves are provided, the cover 48 has corresponding slots for the twist-proof receiving of the eyelets. The lock can be designed, for example, as a padlock, which can then be passed through an eyelet which is passed through the cover and then locked, in order to remove the cover 48 to block.

As mentioned above, the dimensions of the monk's body can 10 be variable.

Preferably the monk's body 10 a weight of 80 kg to 1200 kg. It should be heavy enough so that its weight makes it stable and resists unauthorized removal. However, it should be so light that it can also be lifted and transported using lighter and less expensive work tools, such as a tractor with a front loader. Preferably, the monk's body has a weight of 150 kg to 800 kg and more preferably 300 kg to 600 kg. The in the 1 to 5 The embodiment shown has a weight of 480 kg, for example.

The length of the monk's body can be, for example, from 0.7 m to 2.1 m. A length of 1.2 m is preferably provided. The width is, for example, between 0.4 m and 1.0 m. In the embodiment, a width of 60 cm is provided. The height can be the same as the width or different. In the embodiment, for example, a height of 60 cm is provided.

The width of the guide grooves 42a can for example be between 1 cm and 6 cm, preferably a width of 3 cm is provided.

6 shows one of several of the monks' bodies 10 , here, for example, three monks trained by juxtaposition 12 that in a beaver dam 14 is installed. Some of the monks' bodies 10 is the third opening 40 in the side wall by means of boards 28 closed so that no water can penetrate there, while another third opening 40 in another monk's body 10 through the gate 50 is closed in order to let water but no beaver through. At one end opening at one at the end of the monk 12 arranged monk's body 10 is by at least one dust board 28 formed bluff body 24 intended to regulate the height of the water level.

6 shows another embodiment for the monk 12 together with the lid 48 on the monk's body 14 ,

Thanks to the modular structure using several monks' bodies 10 is the monk 12 variably extendable. A safe foundation must be provided on site.

The monk's body 10 is lying down with the floor slab 30th built down so that the open top 44 points upwards. Bluff body 24 are transverse and / or longitudinal to the side walls 32a . 32b and across the floor slab 30th in the management facility 42 as a holder 20th recordable.

The arrangement of the third opening 40 on one side can be turned by rotating the monk's body 10 be shifted to one side or the other. Preferably the third opening 40 in the middle of the second side wall 32b intended.

In other embodiments, several of these openings can also be made in the corresponding side wall 32b be provided. The monk 12 thus has one or more monks' bodies 10 and a set of barriers 22 on by bluff body elements 26 to form bluff bodies 24 and through a gate 50 is formed. The monk continues 12 cover 48 to close the monk's body 10 with an appropriate blocking device 46 to lock the respective lid 48 on.

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Beaver dam

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Barrier

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Bluff body

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board

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Base plate

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Wall

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Channel cavity

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Management facility

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open top

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Blocking device

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cover

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Barrier grid

Claims (14)

Monk (12) for regulating the water level in the region of a beaver dam (14), comprising at least one monk body (10) which can be built into the beaver dam (14), which has a channel cavity (34) enclosed by walls (32, 32a, 32b) and at least one first opening (36) in a first wall (32a) and a second opening (38) in a second wall (32b), at least one of the openings (36, 38, 40) at its boundary with a guide device (42) for positive insertion and holding a barrier (22) is provided. Monk (12) after Claim 1 , characterized in that the monk's body (10) is trough-shaped and / or with a U-shaped cross section and is open on one side. Monk (12) after Claim 2 , characterized by at least one of several or all of the following features, 3.1 that the boundary of each opening (36, 38, 40) is open to the open side, 3.2 that the boundary of at least one, several or all of the openings (36, 38, 40) are provided on two opposite sides with a guide groove (42a, 42b) for forming the guide device (42), 3.3 that a cover (48) is provided for closing the open side, 3.4 that the monk's body (10) on that of the open one Side opposite side has a base plate (30) from which the walls (32, 32a, 32b) protrude towards the open side, 3.5 that the monk's body is designed as a channel body (34) for forming a channel running straight through the monk's body (10) ; 3.6 that the trough shape or U-profile shape is open at its longitudinal ends to form the first and second openings (36, 38), 3.7 that a third opening (40) with the guide device (42) is provided on one side of the trough shape; 3.8 in the trough shape or the U-shape there are several guide devices (42) spaced in the longitudinal direction thereof with opposite guide grooves (42a, 42b), 3.9 that a lockable blocking device (46) for blocking the guide devices (42) to prevent removal of the therein held barrier (22) is provided. Monk (12) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the monk's body (10) is essentially cuboid, wherein an opening (36, 38, 40) is provided on at least three walls forming at least three side walls (32, 32a, 32b) , which is each provided with the guide device (42). Monk (12) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by at least one or more of the following features, 5.1 that the monk's body (10) is formed from concrete, in particular reinforced concrete; 5.2 that the monk's body (10) is made as a negative formwork with smooth inner sides of the formwork, 5.3 that the monk's body (10) is provided on the top with several threaded sleeves, eyelets, hooks or loops for attaching a lifting tool, 5.4 that the monk's body (10) has a weight from 80 kg to 1200 kg, more particularly from 150 kg and 800 kg, preferably from 300 kg to 600 kg, and / or 5.5 that the monk's body (10) has a length of 0.7 m to 2.1 m, more particularly from 0.9 m to 1.5 m, a width and / or height from 0.4 m to 1 m, more particularly from 0.5 m to 0.75 m. Monk (12) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by : a plurality of the monk bodies (10) which can be arranged next to one another with their openings (36, 38, 40) in order to adjust the length and / or the course of the monk (12) in a modular manner . Monk (12) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a set of barriers (22) that can be inserted into the guide device (42) with baffle plates to form buffers (24) of different heights and at least one barrier grid (50) to prevent the entry of a beaver. A method for regulating the water level in the region of a beaver dam (14), comprising a) Providing a monk's body (10) and b) horizontal installation of the monk's body (10) in the beaver dam (14) to create an overflow channel. Procedure according to Claim 8 , characterized in that a monk (12) according to one of the Claims 1 to 7 is used. Procedure according to Claim 8 or 9 , characterized in that the overflow channel is extended by lining up several of the monk bodies (10) beyond the beaver dam (14). Procedure according to one of the Claims 8 to 10 , characterized in that step a) comprises providing the monk's body (10) with a length adapted to the beaver dam (14) and / or the local situation. Procedure according to one of the Claims 8 to 11 , characterized by c) inserting at least one damming body (24) for regulating the water level at a desired height into a holding device in the region of an opening (36, 38, 40) of the monk's body (10) and / or d) blocking at least one opening (36 , 38, 40) of the monk's body (10) optionally with a baffle body (24) and / or a gate (50). Procedure according to Claim 12 , characterized by 13.1 using wooden boards (28) provided with metal strips on at least one edge to form the bluff body (24) and / or 13.2 locking the bluff body (24) or the gate (50) to prevent unauthorized removal. Procedure according to one of the Claims 8 to 13 , characterized in that step b) comprises at least one or more of the steps: 14.1 forming a gap in the beaver dam (14), 14.2 placing the monk body (10) in a gap in the beaver dam (14), 14.3 depositing the monk body (10 ) with the open side open at the top and with a first opening (36) to one side of the beaver dam (14) and with a second opening (38) to the other side of the beaver dam (14), 14.4 providing at least one opening (36 , 38, 40) with a bluff body (24) by inserting bluff body elements (26) into upwardly open guide grooves (42a, 42b) in the area of the opening (36, 38, 40), 14.5 closing the open upper side with a cover ( 48), 14.6 blocking an insertion end of a holding device for a bluff body (24) or a barrier (22), in particular by placing a cover (48), 14.7 locking the cover (48) with a lock.

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