ES1303765U - PHEROMONE DIFFUSER DEVICE (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Pheromone diffuser device, characterized in that it is made up of two pieces that can be coupled together, a strap (1) and a container (2) carrying the pheromone formulation, where: a) The container (2) has a truncated conical configuration, with a heat-sealable filling mouth (3), and which at its opposite end includes a blind cavity (4) intended to receive by coupling the rear end (5) of the belt (1), container (2) that It has a porous surface, which defines a means of gradual exit in the form of particles, of the liquid it houses inside. b) The strap (1) has a flattened, rectangular, elongated laminar configuration, in which a series of eyelets (9) are distributed longitudinally in which a harpoon (10) can be selectively locked into which it is finished at one of its ends. said strap, while at the opposite end it ends in a tongue-and-groove coupling element to the blind cavity (4) of the container (2). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

Pheromone diffuser device

TECHNIQUE SECTOR

The present invention refers to a device that has been specially designed for the containment and diffusion of pheromones from the entomological field for pest control, although it cannot be ruled out for other fields and/or areas and/or for chemical products that can be dispensed. by this method.

The object of the invention is to provide a container for this type of substances that is easy to implement and that allows a gradual release of the product extended over time, optimizing its useful life.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

In the scope of practical application of the invention, pheromones are part of the chemical emissions that living organisms use to communicate and that are generally known as semiochemicals.

These semiochemicals are the basis of the bait used in traps that, in addition to trapping, allow early detection of the presence of pests.

Through devices known as diffusers, pheromone formulations are released in doses sufficient to attract insects over long distances.

This type of diffusers are classified into two types; actives and pasives.

Active diffusers include diffusion means controlled by a programmable circuit, making them very expensive devices, unviable when it comes to controlling large areas of land.

As for passive diffusers, they present a double-sided problem; On the one hand, the output of the product is produced by its evaporation, which causes said product to be exhausted too quickly.

At the same time, the implantation means of this type of device are not very flexible, and cannot be adapted to elements of different diameters, or requiring complementary accessories, such as wires, flanges or similar.

EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The pheromone diffuser device that is recommended satisfactorily resolves the previously mentioned problem, based on a simple but effective solution.

To do this, the device of the invention is made up of two pieces that are linked together, a container container and a strap or fastening tape.

More specifically, the container is intended to contain specific chemicals in a liquid state, presenting a truncated conical configuration, with a mouth through which the substance to be contained is introduced.

After this filling action, the container is closed through heat sealing processes, achieving a watertight cavity.

On the opposite side of the mouth, the container has a blind conical cavity intended for fixing the strap or tape, said cavity is crossed by a hole through which a pin is subsequently housed, in this way the container is fixed to the strap. through pressure and pin fixation, allowing solidarity of both pieces forming a set.

The container, made of thermoplastic, has the peculiarity that its surface is porous, which allows the gradual release (extended over time), in the form of particles, of the liquid contained inside, which disperses into the environment and It acts as a communicator and activator element of the established purpose, for example pest control for agricultural purposes, among others.

The packaging is in turn designed with the purpose of preventing them from being stacked, improving the subsequent handling of the element, both for manual and automated processes. To do this, the container has an interior gusset that prevents one container from entering another and becoming fixed.

The strap or tape, of rectangular laminar shape, has a series of eyelets arranged regularly along a section of its central body, which allows it to close on itself, with variability in size, from the introduction of the harpoon. or arrow that is fixedly arranged at one of its ends. This functionality, which allows the product to act as a bracelet, allows the assembly to be secured around any element with the purpose of leaving it fixed in the desired context and/or where its performance is intended.

At the opposite end where the harpoon is located, the strap or tape has an assembly solution that firmly connects this element with the container, linking both pieces.

Finally, it only remains to point out that the device thus described can be manufactured in different sizes, as it is easily scalable, depending on the specific needs of each case, while the structure based on two pieces that can be coupled together makes it easier to fill and close the container. in adapted automatic machines.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complement the description that will be made below and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, in accordance with a preferred example of its practical implementation, a set of plans is attached as an integral part of said description. where, for illustrative and non-limiting purposes, the following has been represented:

Figure 1.- Shows a perspective view of a pheromone diffuser device made in accordance with the object of the present invention.

Figure 2.- Shows a plan view of the device in the previous figure.

Figure 3.- Shows a section view, according to the section plane A-A of figure 2.

Figure 4.- Shows a profile view of the device of the previous figures.

Figure 5.- Shows a section view, according to the section plane B-B of figure 4.

Figure 6.- Shows a perspective view of the fastening strap without the container.

Figure 7.- Shows a profile detail of the means for fixing the strap to the container.

Figure 8.- Finally, shows a perspective view of the container that participates in the device of the invention.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

In view of the figures outlined, it can be seen how the pheromone diffuser device of the invention is made up of two pieces that can be coupled together, a strap (1) and a container (2) carrying the pheromone formulation.

In the chosen embodiment, and only as an example, since the device of the invention is easily scalable depending on the specific needs of each case, the container (2) has a capacity of 1 milliliter of useful volume, presenting a frustoconical configuration, with a heat-sealable filling mouth (3), and which at its opposite end includes a blind cavity (4) intended to receive by coupling the rear end (5) of the belt (1), an element that is shown in detail in Figure 7, and which includes a lug (6) with an inclined facet, which facilitates insertion and coupling over a complementary hole (7) provided in the blind cavity (4).

In this way, the container is fixed to the belt by pressing and fixing the lug (6), which allows the solidarity of both pieces forming a whole.

As previously stated, the container (2) will have a porous surface, which allows the gradual release in the form of particles of the liquid contained inside, which is dispersed into the environment.

In accordance with another of the characteristics of the invention, it has been planned that a central bracket (8) is arranged inside the container, clearly visible in Figure 5, which prevents the containers (2) from being completely stacked, so that They can only be partially stacked, which makes their handling easier by preventing them from being tightly coupled together.

As for the configuration of the strap (1), as the figures show, it has a flattened, elongated rectangular laminar configuration, in which a series of eyelets (9) are distributed longitudinally, ending at its front end in a harpoon (10) that can be selectively attached to the eyelet (9) that is deemed appropriate, thus allowing the device to be adapted to different formal requirements, depending on the specific needs of each case.

Claims (3)

1a.- Pheromone diffuser device, characterized in that it is made up of two pieces that can be coupled together, a strap (1) and a container (2) carrying the pheromone formulation, where: a) The container (2) has a truncated conical configuration, with a heat-sealable filling mouth (3), and which at its opposite end includes a blind cavity (4) intended to receive by coupling the rear end (5) of the strap ( 1), container (2) that has a porous surface, which defines a means of gradual release in the form of particles, of the liquid contained inside. b) The strap (1) has a flattened, rectangular, elongated laminar configuration, in which a series of eyelets (9) are distributed longitudinally in which a harpoon (10) can be selectively interlocked, in which it is finished at one of its ends. said strap, while at the opposite end it ends in a tongue-and-groove coupling element to the blind cavity (4) of the container (2). 2a.- Pheromone diffuser device, according to claim 1a, wherein the container (2) internally includes a central gusset (8), determining an element that limits the degree of stacking between containers (2). 3a.- Pheromone diffuser device, according to claim 1a, wherein the rear end (5) of the strap (1) includes a lug (6) with an inclined facet, attachable to a complementary hole (7) provided in the blind cavity. (4).