DE202008015010U1 - Game device for pigs - Google Patents

Abstract

Game device for pigs and piglets with a base body and a game body, characterized in that the base body is a spring element, on which at least one game body is attached.

Description

The The present invention relates to a game machine for pigs and piglets with a body and a game body. Furthermore, the invention relates to vats for pigs and piglets, which at least such a game device include.

by virtue of of modern fattening it is often no longer possible that Fattening animals, especially fattening pigs, their characteristic behavior To run can. This can cause that the animals become aggressive and in part attack their fellows. To the basic needs following the pigs, such as ransacking the soil surface Eating or exploring their surroundings will suit the pigs employment opportunities in the form of toys available posed.

Lots hitherto known pig toys such as chains, tires or balls are for the Animals only for a lot short time interesting and need that's why often be replaced.

It Object of the present invention, a game device for pigs and to provide piglets that are attractive in the long term and that the animals the execution their characteristic behavior allows for an aggressive Behavior of the animals against themselves or against other animals within one Avoid group.

According to the invention Task solved by that at a game machine for pigs and piglets with a body and a game body of body a spring element is attached to the at least one game body is.

The Game device according to the invention is used the pig in particular as a chewing and Wühlgerät. The spring element has the Advantage of having it deflected by a pig or piglet responds by powerfully returning to its original position, so that the pig or piglet due to its action a reaction experiences. As a rule, a game device, that "reacts" to pigs or piglets more interesting than a passive game device. Consequently offers the combination of spring element and at least one game body one Variety of game options, the this game device long time for Pigs and piglets interestingly designed.

It it is preferred that the spring element is a helical spring, in particular a spiral tension spring with axially in the unloaded state adjacent to each other Turns is. A coil spring can with appropriate dimensioning and wire gauge on the one hand a high stability provide. On the other hand, it offers a great Auslenkvermögen. Also can be a desired Restoring force easy by means of geometry adjustments, such as diameter, thickness of the wire etc., chosen the coil spring become. By the juxtaposition of turns the risk of injury The animals significantly reduced because the spring is not inadvertently in Interdental spaces can fix. In particular, this is preferably enhanced by the spiral tension spring is under a bias, which in the adjacent Condition of the turns acts.

at an advantageous embodiment is the at least one game body sprayed onto the spring element, in particular such that an end of the spring element lies within the game body. In this manner and way is the game body very firmly attached to the spring element and for the pigs or piglets secured against removal. In addition, hereby a simplified and inexpensive Manufacturing technology achieved by shaping the body and its attachment to the spring element effected in one operation can be.

advantageously, can the game body designed as a bite be. this makes possible the animals, at this game device also their need for Bite comply. Under a bite is Here is a body to understand the terms of its contour and material properties it does not allow the pigs by biting or chewing parts out of the body extract.

Of the game body is preferably made of polyurethane, because this material is very resistant against mechanical stress such as biting or gnawing the animals as well against loads due to cleaning processes such as high-pressure cleaning or disinfecting and thus very durable. In addition, it is comparatively cheap and is proven to be harmless to animals, consumers and the environment.

at an advantageous embodiment is the at least one game body spherical. A spherical one Contour offers a comparatively high play value and is also little prone across from Damage.

advantageously, is the spring element at one of the / the game body (s) opposite end connected to a thread to the spring element to a desired Place, such as on a trough, on the ground or on to fix a wall. This can be an outdoor or Internal thread act, which is connected to a corresponding counterpart can be.

It is also advantageous if immediate adjacent to a first spherical game body, a second spherical game body is mounted on the spiral tension spring, in particular such that the distance between the centers of the first and second game body is less than the diameter thereof, wherein the first and second game body is particularly designed as a one-piece game device. Such a design has been found to be particularly suitable for the game and is also resistant to damage by biting operations.

Finally is it is particularly preferred to design the game machine in such a way that the spring element a spiral tension spring in the unloaded state axially adjacent turns is on the spiral tension spring at a first end, a first spherical game body of such kind sprayed onto the spiral tension spring is that the end of the spiral tension spring within the game body is located, immediately adjacent to the first game body on a second spherical game body the spiral tension spring is sprayed on, in particular such that the distance between the centers of the first and second game body less is as its diameter, wherein the first and second game body in particular one piece is formed, and on the spiral tension spring at a first end opposite second end fastening means for attaching the game device to a Wall or floor area or a frame part or the like of a Wühltrogs or the like are.

One Another aspect of the invention is a trough for pigs and piglets comprising at least one game device of the type described above, wherein the trough comprises a holder, at which the at least one game device is suspended above the trough. The trough can for example, be a feeding trough. In this embodiment becomes the basic need the animals after levers, straining, tearing and eating addressed.

A alternative embodiment is a trough for pigs and piglets comprising at least one game device of the type described above, wherein the trough a bottom plate, at the at least one game device in the Wesentli Chen standing position is attached. This embodiment is especially for that suitable to the needs following the animals after pruning, levers, tearing, rooting, eating and biting.

following become a gaming device and various embodiments a trough of water explained in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Show it:

1 a first embodiment of the game device in a perspective view;

2 a second embodiment of the game device in a perspective view;

3 a trough with hanging play equipment in a side view and

4 a trough with standing game equipment in an oblique plan view.

In 1 is a game machine 10 shown for pigs and piglets. The game device 10 Includes a spring element 12 in the form of a spiral spring. To the coil spring 12 are two contiguous balls 14a , B arranged axially.

The balls 14a , b are formed here as biting balls and made of polyurethane, since this material is harmless to animals, consumers and the environment. Furthermore, this material is very resistant to mechanical stress such as biting tests and gnawing and extensive playing of the animals.

In the spring element 12 is in axial extension of the spring element 12 a dowel 16 fastened with internal thread. The dowel 16 serves to the game device 10 to attach to a bracket.

When in 1 also a game machine with two balls 14a , B, it is also possible to arrange any number of balls on the spring element. Also, other forms than those in 1 shown balls are used. So shows 2 For example, a game element with three balls 14a c.

at the game device shown here the balls are by means of a spraying process on the spring element attached. However, other methods are conceivable that the Secure the ball securely to the spring element.

In 3 is a trough 20 presented for pigs and piglets, in which a variety of playground equipment 10 at an attitude 22 is attached. The holder 22 is above a feeding trough 24 arranged so that the pigs the play equipment 10 First you have to push to the side to feed in the feeding trough 24 to get. For better representability are in 2 the play equipment 10 only on one half of the feeding trough 24 arranged. Of course, the play equipment 10 in any arrangement above the feeding trough 24 be attached, ie over the entire surface of the feeding trough 24 ,

At the in 3 illustrated embodiment, the behavior elements levers, strains, tearing and eating are addressed.

In 4 is alternatively a trough 120 is asked, where a variety of playground equipment 10 standing on a floor plate 122 a feeding trough 124 is arranged. This embodiment is particularly suitable for addressing the behavioral elements of trunks, lees, tearing, chewing, eating and biting pigs.

If also not shown, so can in another embodiment a trash can game elements both standing on the floor plate and hanging from a holder.

So far became the use of the playground equipment in troughs described, however, it is also conceivable, one or more game devices, for example on a wall or floor to fix. The game devices, for example, standing up arranged a book wall, the behavior is rooting, biting, catching and follow up addressed to the pigs.

Claims (11)

Game device for pigs and piglets with a base body and a game body, characterized in that the base body is a spring element, on which at least one game body is attached. play equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that the spring element a Coil spring is, in particular a spiral tension spring with in the unloaded Condition is axially adjacent turns. play equipment according to one of the preceding claims, characterized that the at least one game body is sprayed onto the spring element, in particular of such kind, that an end of the spring element lies within the game body. play equipment according to one of the preceding claims, characterized that the game body designed as a bite is. play equipment according to one of the preceding claims, characterized that the game body made of polyurethane. play equipment according to one of the preceding claims, characterized that the at least one game body spherical is. play equipment according to one of the preceding claims, characterized that the spring element at one of the game bodies opposite end with a Thread is connected. play equipment according to one of the preceding claims, characterized that immediately adjacent to the first game body on a second spherical game body the spiral tension spring is sprayed on, in particular such that the distance between the centers of the first and second game body less is as its diameter, wherein the first and second game body in particular one piece is trained. play equipment according to one of the preceding claims, characterized that - the Spring element a spiral tension spring in the unloaded state axially is adjacent turns, - on the spiral tension spring a first spherical end game such a body sprayed onto the spiral tension spring is that the end of the spiral tension spring within the game body lies, - immediate adjacent to the first game body a second spherical one game body is sprayed onto the spiral tension spring, in particular of such kind, that the distance between the centers of the first and second game body is smaller than the diameter thereof, wherein the first and second game body in particular one piece is trained, - at the spiral tension spring at a first end opposite second end fastening means for attaching the game device to a Wall or floor area or a frame part or the like of a Wühltrogs or the like are. Wühltrog for pigs and piglets comprising at least one game device according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the trough comprises a holder, at which the at least one game device is suspended above the trough. Wühltrog for pigs and piglets comprising at least one game device according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the trough has a bottom plate, at least one game device is fixed in a substantially standing position.