DE19623202A1 - System for dispersing birds - Google Patents

Abstract

The system uses an electrified perch with a profiled strip (1) of conductor separated from a base electrode layer (3) by an insulating layer. A support layer (4) under the base electrode enables the structure to be fitted to roosting ledges. The support layer can be rigid, with mounting holes, or it can be an adhesive film. The electrodes are connected to a conventional electric fence supply with the voltage set to disperse birds without injury.

Description

1.1 General

The invention can be applied to buildings of various types and designs to protect against birds and others flying biological objects. It is harmless to people and Living things of higher order. It can be installed at short notice and is maintenance-free. Thanks to the modular design it is possible to set up the system within a very short time. The protection device works environmentally friendly.

1.1.1 State of the art / tested documents

For several years, physical and toxic methods of controlling birds have been used applied. Common to all is the relatively high cost and the z. T. incalculable hazards and side effects. There are different bird control systems on the market Execution and modes of action. In the mechanical area there is a defense system with Defense spikes works, disclosed (DE 42 36 351). Any relevant pamphlets on Protective devices for electrical defense systems could not be found during a search will.

1.1.2 problems

Mainly in the core areas of the cities are a variety due to the increasing food supply attracted by birds, especially wild pigeons. Because of these circumstances Pigeons in particular have increased significantly and form a hygiene that should not be underestimated. Hazard potential. The dangers for buildings are as follows:

• - especially pollution from pigeon droppings
• - Damage to the building structure through excretion of the pigeons
• - irreparable damage to windows, parapets, gutters, antennas and other technical Facilities that can be approached by pigeons.

In recent years, various plants have been put into operation, which according to different Working principles worked:

• - with sound, to drive away the animals, disadvantages: nuisance to local residents, declining Effect.
• - with toxic agents, disadvantages: danger to other birds and animals, contaminate the carcasses Building.
• - Facilities that should scare the animals, e.g. B. by natural enemies of the pigeons, Disadvantage: Declining effect due to the pigeons getting used to.
• - Safety gear, disadvantage: very maintenance-intensive, high costs.
• - Electrical systems: to ward off attempts to approach the pigeons, disadvantages: mostly simple High voltage systems with the risk of fire or killing of animals.

1.1.3 solution

With this invention, a protective device is presented which does not have the aforementioned disadvantages. It can be used to create defined parameters to deter pigeons and to become animals distributed safely. Due to the deterrent effect, birds no longer fly towards buildings and residents are safely protected against overpopulation and the associated disadvantages. As an attachment it uses little energy, is environmentally friendly and does not harm the animals concerned. It is simple to assemble and maintain.  

2. Description of the protection device

The invention relates to an arrangement according to the preamble of claim 4. The arrangement according to FIG. 1 (see drawing in the appendix) consists of the following components / elements and is constructed as follows:

2.1 Structure: Name of the individual components / elements / list of reference symbols

2.1.1 Pos. 1 seat cone
2.1.2 Item 2 base or mounting plate
2.1.3 Item 3 deterrent electrode
2.1.4 Item 4 mounting holes or adhesive strips
2.1.5 Item 5 isolator part.

2.3 Structure: drawing of the mechanical structure

See Attachment
Drawing 960502.

2.2.1. Procedure: Description of the functional sequence

The approaching bird mainly sits on protruding parapets, balustrades, or other Components that enable him to land safely. The form of Protection device allows the birds to land on the highest edge of the target Protection device. The birds clasp the cone of the seat with their claws to settle down. Here, however, they touch the quenching electrode and it becomes one, depending on the physiological state of the Vogels, more or less conductive connection between the seat cone and the quenching electrode produced. There is then a current flow, which leads to the fact that the high voltage applied by several kilovolts, electrocuting the bird's claws. The amount of this by the Claws of flowing current are harmless to the bird and leave no damage. Be used commercially available pasture fence protection devices that work with current limitation. These devices have been working flawlessly and without endangering humans and animals for decades. This will make the bird causes to fly up immediately. Due to the memory effect and the warning calls to flight mates, one becomes Guaranteed permanent keeping of the desired areas.

3. Security

The protective device is fully insulated from other components by the fully insulated base plate. In the Design with adhesive film can reliably prevent currents from being diverted. In Interconnection with commercially available pasture fence devices ensures the safety of the system various circuits in the generator section fully guaranteed (current limitation, Permanent short-circuit shutdown). Due to the low current, there is no danger.

Claims (5)

1. Protection device consisting of several components for repelling birds, and other flying animals and pests on buildings and other facilities worth protecting, which allow the installation of the system, characterized in that a settling cone and a quenching electrode with appropriate geometry separated by an insulator on a Base plate / mounting plate are applied. 2. Characterized in that both electrodes are separated by an insulator, cables or electrical connection lines introduce the electric current onto the electrodes. 3. Characterized in that Suitable materials are used that make the protective device flexible. 4. Characterized in that the mounting plate is provided with mounting holes and / or adhesive films on the underside, which ensure easy assembly. 5. Characterized in that due to the flexible design, it can also be laid and installed in hard-to-reach places is possible.