JP2007053901A - Insect-rearing container - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an insect-rearing container capable of ventilating while securing a high visibility and preventing the invasion of miscellaneous insects, further easily performing its maintenance and also having a high interior property. <P>SOLUTION: This insect-rearing container consisting of a bottom tray T made from a plastic and a transparent dome D made from a plastic is provided by forming the transparent dome D as a container form without having a hole and having elasticity, and the bottom tray T with a bottom plate 7, an upper side wall 8, a lower side wall 9 and a horizontal wall 10, installing a multiple number of vertical ribs 11 for forming a gap on an outer peripheral surface 8a of the upper side wall, and also a multiple number of horizontal ribs 12 for forming a gap on the upper surface 10a of the horizontal wall, and forming gaps 13, 14 for securing the ventilation and having a size capable of preventing the invasion of miscellaneous insects such as Drosophila, etc., between the inner surface 1a of the transparent dome D and the outer peripheral surface 8a of the upper side wall, and between the opening end surface 4 of the transparent dome D and the upper surface 10a of the horizontal wall 10 on assembling the transparent dome D with the bottom tray T. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an insect rearing container for rearing adult insects and larvae, and more particularly to an insect rearing container that also serves as an ornamental container for observing and appreciating the form of the adults and larvae.

  Insect breeding has already become commonplace, and its breeding methods are also diversified. As an insect breeding container, an aquarium fish tank is generally used, and a plastic case or insect worm with a mesh on the top is used. Further, these containers contain insect-raising trees such as insect climbing trees, timbers that serve as insect feeders, and decayed trees for laying insects, horticultural water moss, or insect breeding mats.

  An example of an insect breeding container is an insect breeding container shown in FIG. This insect breeding container is placed on a plant growing tank 103, a cylindrical or rectangular transparent wall portion 102 that is detachably mounted on the plant growing tank 103, or on the transparent wall portion 102. And an upper lid 101 to be covered. A large number of drain holes 106 for discharging water accumulated in the plant growing tank 101 can be formed at the bottom of the plant growing tank 103. The transparent wall portion 102 can be configured such that the front, rear, left and right partitions can be removed. The transparent wall portion 102 is provided with a plurality of insertion holes 105 into which bolts and screws for fixing fixtures in the layout inserted in the transparent wall portion 102 are inserted. The upper lid 101 has a structure in which many small air holes 104 are formed or a net-like structure in consideration of air permeability.

  According to the insect growth container shown in FIG. 8, in the case where the drainage hole 106 is provided in the plant growth tank 103, the water in the plant growth tank 103 is not spoiled. Ordinary plants, that is, plants other than wetland plants and semi-wetland plants can be nurtured healthily without dying for a long time. Further, if the transparent wall portion 102 is constructed of a wall that can be removed left and right, front and rear, or if the transparent wall portion 102 is detachably mounted on the plant growing layer 103, layout production and subsequent care can be facilitated. . As a prior art document related to FIG. 8, there is Patent Document 1 described later.

As a prior art document relating to an insect breeding container, there is the following Patent Document 1.
JP 2002-330667 A

  In the case of the plastic case having the ventilation mesh with the upper part described above, the visibility of the inside of the case is hindered by the frames supporting the front, rear, left and right transparent walls constituting the plastic case, and the plastic case and the one shown in FIG. The lids having ventilation meshes and ventilation holes obstruct visibility from above and obliquely from above, and it is difficult to observe and appreciate insects in the case.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, in the case where an insertion hole for inserting a bolt or a screw for fixing layout equipment to a transparent wall is provided, when the bolt or screw is inserted into the insertion hole, the visibility inside the case is improved. When using without inserting bolts or screws into the insertion holes, insects such as fly flies intrude through the insertion holes, which may damage the aesthetics of the interior product or make it unsanitary. May also have a negative effect on insects. In order to avoid the invasion of minor insects such as a fly, the insertion hole must be blocked, the visibility in the case is hindered, and it takes time and effort to block the insertion hole.

  Furthermore, in the case of the plastic case described above and the one shown in FIG. 8, when cleaning the transparent wall, all the contents of the layout equipment in the case must be taken out of the case and the layout equipment attached to the transparent wall must be removed. The maintenance is complicated.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a container for raising insects that can ensure ventilation and can be ventilated while preventing invasion of various insects, can be easily maintained, and has high interior properties.

  Means for solving the problems of the present invention include a plastic bottom tray and a plastic transparent opening at one end, as in claim 1 (hereinafter referred to as "claim 1"). An insect breeding container comprising a dome, wherein the bottom tray and the transparent dome are detachably assembled. The transparent dome is formed in a container shape having non-porous elasticity, and the bottom tray is a bottom plate. And a side wall formed on the outer periphery of the bottom plate, the side wall having an upper side wall slightly smaller in diameter than the inner peripheral surface on the opening side of the transparent dome, a lower side wall having a diameter larger than the upper side wall, and the upper side wall And a step portion formed between the lower wall and the outer peripheral surface of the upper side wall or the inner peripheral surface on the opening side of the transparent dome, and a plurality of vertical gap ribs are provided at intervals. Top or front of step When a plurality of horizontal ribs for clearance are provided on the opening end face of the transparent dome at intervals, and the opening side inner surface of the transparent dome and the upper side wall are engaged, the opening side inner peripheral surface of the transparent dome and the upper side wall Means for ensuring a ventilation between the outer peripheral surface and between the opening end surface of the transparent dome and the upper surface of the step portion, and forming a gap of a size that prevents invasion of insects such as fly flies. It is in having adopted.

  According to this solution, after placing the layout fixtures and insects on the bottom plate of the bottom tray, cover the opening side of the transparent dome on the top side wall of the bottom tray and push it in until the opening side comes into contact with the horizontal gap rib. . Due to the elasticity of the transparent dome, the inner peripheral surface of the transparent dome and the vertical gap ribs provided on the upper side wall are frictionally engaged, and the transparent dome and the bottom tray are assembled. When the opening side of the transparent dome is engaged with the upper side wall of the bottom tray, by the vertical ribs for clearance, between the inner peripheral surface of the transparent dome and the outer peripheral surface of the upper side wall of the bottom tray, and by the horizontal ribs for clearance Between the opening end surface of the transparent dome and the upper surface of the step portion of the bottom tray, there is a gap communicating with each other, and the inside of the transparent dome communicates with the outside air. This gap is considered to be a space where insects such as fly flies cannot enter, and the transparent dome is a non-porous container, so that insects may enter the insect breeding container or insects may escape. There is no such thing as to do.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, as in claim 2, in the insect breeding container according to claim 1, the stepped portion is horizontally or substantially horizontally connecting the lower end of the upper side wall and the upper end of the lower side wall. A plurality of engaging claws are formed on the opening end surface of the container-shaped dome at intervals, and a plurality of engaging claws penetrate through the horizontal wall corresponding to the engaging claws. It is preferable that an engagement hole is formed, and a hook portion that engages with an engagement portion formed on the lower surface of the horizontal wall or the inner peripheral surface of the lower wall is formed at the tip of each engagement claw.

  According to the configuration of the second aspect, when the opening side of the transparent dome is engaged with the upper side wall of the bottom tray, the engaging claw provided on the transparent dome has the engaging hole formed in the horizontal wall of the bottom tray. The collar formed at the tip of the engaging claw engages with the engaging portion formed on the lower surface of the horizontal wall or the inner peripheral surface of the lower side wall due to the elasticity of the transparent dome. This engagement prevents the transparent dome and the bottom tray from being inadvertently disconnected. When removing the transparent dome from the bottom tray, using the elasticity of the transparent dome, pull out while pressing the opposite side walls of the transparent dome where the engaging claws are located, and engage the hook part with the engaging part. To release. When this engagement is released, the transparent dome can be easily removed from the bottom tray.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, as in claim 3, in the insect breeding container of claim 1 or 2, the bottom wall is extended so as to protrude downward from the bottom plate of the bottom tray, A storage recess is formed by the lower side wall, the top of the transparent dome is formed smaller than the diameter of the storage recess, and stacking ribs for receiving the top side of the transparent dome are radially spaced in the storage recess. It is good to provide a plurality.

  According to the configuration of the third aspect, when stacking a plurality of insect rearing containers up and down, the top side of the transparent dome is received by the plurality of stacking ribs provided in the storage recess of the bottom tray, and the lower insects The upper insect container is sequentially placed on the container.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, as in claim 4, in the insect breeding container according to any one of claims 1 to 3, fastening means for fixing a layout fixture such as a tree or artificial flower to the bottom plate of the bottom tray It is preferable to provide a plurality of thin portions for use.

  According to the configuration of claim 4, when storing the layout equipment such as trees and artificial flowers in the insect breeding container, only the thin part necessary for the layout equipment out of the plurality of thin parts provided on the bottom plate. A hole is formed by tearing, and the layout fixture is fixed by a fastening means using the hole.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, as in claim 5, in the insect breeding container according to any one of claims 1 to 4, when the transparent dome is placed with the top of the transparent dome down, the transparent dome can stand on its own. In addition, the top of the transparent dome may be formed in a substantially flat shape, and when the transparent dome is used independently, an insect breeding mat and / or a fungus bed may be packed inside the transparent dome.

  According to the configuration of claim 5, when the insect breeding container is used for larva breeding, the transparent dome is inverted so that the insect breeding mat and the fungus bed are packed in the transparent dome. Used as a container for insect larva rearing. Even if it is used in this way, the gap as described above is formed between the transparent dome and the bottom tray, so that air permeability in the transparent dome can be ensured and insects can be prevented from entering.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the transparent dome is formed in a container shape having non-porous elasticity, and the bottom tray is formed from the side wall formed on the outer periphery of the bottom plate, and the side wall is formed in the opening side of the transparent dome. An outer wall of the upper side wall or a transparent dome formed from an upper side wall slightly smaller than the peripheral surface, a lower side wall having a larger diameter than the upper side wall, and a step formed between the upper side wall and the side wall. A plurality of vertical gap ribs are provided on the inner peripheral surface of the opening side of the opening, and a plurality of horizontal ribs are provided at intervals on the upper surface of the stepped portion or the opening end face of the transparent dome. When engaged with the tray, it ensures ventilation between the inner surface of the transparent dome and the outer surface of the upper side wall, and between the opening end surface of the transparent dome and the upper surface of the step portion, and prevents infestation of insects such as fly flies. Since a gap of a size is formed, a simple configuration With breathable insect breeding container can be secured, it is possible to prevent intrusion of Zatsuchu, the escape of the insects. In particular, the gap is formed by vertical gap ribs and horizontal rib ribs, so even if the gap between the transparent dome and the bottom tray is small, the ventilation area can be increased, and insects die due to lack of oxygen. There is nothing to do. In addition, since the transparent dome does not have a member that supports the frame, sharp corners, and layout equipment, 360 ° visibility, including visibility from above or obliquely from above, can be secured, and high interior properties are achieved. A container for raising insects that can be used as an ornament can be obtained. Further, since the transparent dome does not have a member for supporting the layout equipment, the transparent dome can be removed from the bottom tray, and the whole can be easily cleaned, and maintenance can be improved.

  According to the invention of claim 2, in the invention of claim 1, the step portion forming the side wall is formed from a horizontal wall extending horizontally or substantially horizontally connecting the lower end of the upper side wall and the upper end of the lower side wall, and is a transparent dome. A plurality of engaging claws are provided on the opening end surface of the opening at intervals, and a plurality of engaging holes through which the engaging claws pass are formed in the horizontal wall corresponding to the engaging claws. In addition, since the hook portion that engages with the engaging portion formed on the lower surface of the horizontal wall or the inner peripheral surface of the lower wall is formed, the transparent dome and the bottom tray can be reliably engaged with each other. Does not come off carelessly.

  According to the invention of claim 3, in the invention of claim 1 or 2, the lower side wall extends so as to protrude downward from the bottom plate of the bottom tray, the storage recess is formed by the bottom plate and the lower side wall, and transparent Since the top of the dome is formed smaller than the diameter of the storage recess, and the storage recess is provided with a plurality of stacking ribs that receive the top side of the transparent dome in a radial interval, when stacking insect breeding containers, There is no shift during stacking, the stacking is stable, a large number of insect breeding containers can be stacked, and space can be saved. In addition, by storing and stacking different insects and layout equipment in a plurality of insect breeding containers, it is possible to construct a compact and highly interior product.

  According to the invention of claim 4, in the invention of any one of claims 1 to 3, a plurality of thin portions for fastening means stopping for fixing layout equipment such as wood and artificial flowers to the bottom plate of the bottom tray are provided. Therefore, when storing the layout equipment in the insect breeding container, it is only necessary to break through only the thin parts required for the layout equipment out of the thin parts provided on the bottom plate, and fix the layout equipment with the fastening members. Since there are no unnecessary holes in the transparent dome or bottom tray, no insects can enter or escape even if the structure can store layout equipment. In addition, since a plurality of thin portions are provided, the degree of freedom in fixing the layout equipment can be increased, and the interior property can be improved.

  According to the invention of claim 5, in the invention of any one of claims 1 to 4, when the top of the transparent dome is placed downward, the top of the transparent dome is substantially flat so that the transparent dome can stand on its own. When the transparent dome is used independently, the insect breeding mat and / or fungus bed is packed inside the transparent dome, so use the insect breeding container as a larva breeding container such as stag beetle. Can do.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the container for raising insects according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of an insect breeding container of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an AA assembly sectional view when the insect breeding container is assembled. FIG. 3 is a partial cross-sectional view of the BB main part when the insect breeding container is assembled, and FIG. 4 is a partial cross-sectional view of the CC main part thereof. FIG. 5 is a top view of the bottom tray of the container for raising insects, and FIG. 6 is a bottom view of the bottom tray. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view when the insect breeding container is used as a larva breeding container.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the container for raising insects of the present invention is composed of two parts, an elastic plastic transparent dome D opened at one end and a plastic bottom tray T. The opening 5 side of the dome D is engaged with the side wall of the bottom tray T. Note that the transparency of the transparent dome D is not completely transparent as long as it is visible to the contents in the transparent dome D, particularly small insects, and may be colored. Also, the bottom tray T may be made of a transparent plastic.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the transparent dome D has a side wall 1, a top portion 2, and a curved portion 3 connecting the side wall 1 and the top portion 2, and is formed in a container shape. The transparent dome D is integrally formed from an elastic thin transparent plastic, and the side wall 1, the top portion 2, and the curved portion 3 are all non-porous and have a structure with no sharp corners. Moreover, the side wall 1 of the transparent dome is a cylindrical inclined wall whose diameter gradually increases from the top 2 toward the opening 5 as shown in the figure. In this embodiment, the top 2 is formed on a substantially flat surface so that the transparent dome D can be used upside down. Further, the diameter of the top 2 is set to a size that allows the top 2 side to be received by stacking ribs 20, 20... Provided on a bottom tray T, which will be described later, so that insect breeding containers can be stacked and used. In the figure, reference numeral 1a indicates an inner peripheral surface of the side wall 1, and 1b indicates an outer peripheral surface thereof.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pair of engaging claws 6 and 6 that pass through engaging holes 15 and 15 formed in a bottom tray T, which will be described later, are provided on the opening end surface 4 of the transparent dome D so as to face each other. It has been. At the tips of the engaging claws 6, 6, flanges 6 a, 6 a are formed that protrude slightly outward substantially horizontally. The bottom portions of the flange portions 6a and 6a are formed as chamfered inclined surfaces 6b and 6b. The engaging claws 6, 6 and the flanges 6 a, 6 a are plastic molded integrally with the transparent dome D.

  The bottom tray T includes a bottom plate 7 and side walls provided on the outer periphery of the bottom plate 7 as shown in FIGS. The bottom plate 7 and the side wall are integrally formed from plastic, and transparent plastic is preferably used. The side wall protrudes upward from the bottom plate 7, and has an upper side wall 8 having a diameter smaller than the inner peripheral surface 1 a on the opening 5 side of the transparent dome D, and protrudes downward from the bottom plate 7, and the outer peripheral surface 8 b of the upper side wall 8. A lower wall 9 having a larger diameter and a horizontal wall 10 extending horizontally or substantially horizontally connecting the lower end of the upper side wall 8 and the upper end of the lower side wall 9 are configured.

  The outer peripheral surface 8b of the upper side wall 8 has a shape that matches the shape of the inner peripheral surface 1a of the side wall 1 of the transparent dome D, and is an inclined surface that gradually increases in diameter from the upper side to the lower side. The lower side wall 9 preferably functions as a leg for placing the insect breeding container and has a tapered shape whose diameter increases downward. The corners of the upper side wall 8 and the horizontal wall 10 and the corners of the lower side wall 9 and the horizontal wall 10 are preferably chamfered in an R shape. On the upper side of the bottom plate 7 of the bottom tray T, an upper storage recess 18 surrounded by the inner peripheral surface 8a of the upper side wall and the upper surface 7a of the bottom plate is formed so that insects and layout equipment can be placed thereon. A storage recess 20 is formed below the bottom plate 7 and is mainly surrounded by the inner peripheral surface 9a of the lower wall and the lower surface 7b of the bottom plate, and receives the top 2 side of the transparent dome D as will be described later. Yes. In the figure, reference numeral 9b denotes the outer peripheral surface of the lower wall 9.

  On the outer peripheral surface 8b of the upper side wall, a plurality of gap-removing vertical ribs 11, 11,... (Hereinafter referred to as “gap-removal vertical ribs 11”) are provided at intervals. In this embodiment, the vertical gap ribs 11 extend from the upper part to the lower part of the outer peripheral surface 8b of the upper side wall, and six are provided at equal intervals. The height at which the vertical ribs 11 for gap clearance protrude from the outer peripheral surface 8b of the upper wall is such that when the transparent dome D and the bottom tray T are assembled and assembled, the inner peripheral surface 1a of the transparent dome D and the upper wall of the bottom tray T The vertical gaps 13, 13... (Hereinafter referred to as “longitudinal gap 13”) are formed between the outer peripheral surface 8 b and the outer peripheral surface 8 b of 8 so that ventilation can be secured and insects such as fly flies do not enter. It is said. The width of the gap removing vertical rib 11 is approximately the same as the height of the gap removing rib 11. Specifically, the protruding height of the vertical gap rib 11 is about 0.1 to 0.5 mm, preferably about 0.3 mm. If it is less than 0.1 mm, sufficient ventilation cannot be secured, and if it exceeds 0.5 mm, there is a risk that pests may invade. Moreover, the cross-sectional shape of the vertical gap rib 11 can be an appropriate shape, but is preferably substantially semicircular. In the drawings, for the sake of explanation, the vertical ribs 11 for gaps that are separate from the upper side walls 8 are shown, but the vertical ribs 11 for gaps are usually molded integrally with the upper side walls 8.

  The diameter of the inner peripheral surface 1a at the end of the opening 5 of the transparent dome D is substantially the same as or slightly smaller than the diameter of the outer peripheral surface 8b of the upper side wall including the vertical ribs 11 for clearance. If the diameter is slightly smaller, when the transparent dome D and the bottom tray T are assembled, the inner surface 1a of the transparent dome D and the outer surface 8b of the upper side wall are frictionally engaged by the elasticity of the transparent dome D. .

  A plurality of gap-removing horizontal ribs 12, 12... (Hereinafter referred to as “gap-removing horizontal ribs 12”) are provided on the upper surface 10 a of the horizontal wall at intervals. In this embodiment, four horizontal gap removing ribs 12 are provided at equal intervals along the circumferential direction. Of the four gap-removing ribs 12, those located at the same positions as later-described engagement holes 15, 15 are divided into two by the engagement holes 15, 15. The height at which the horizontal rib 12 for gap clearance protrudes from the upper surface 10a of the horizontal wall is between the opening end surface 4 of the transparent dome D and the upper surface 10a of the horizontal wall when the transparent dome D and the bottom tray T are assembled. The horizontal gaps 14, 14... (Hereinafter referred to as “horizontal gap 14”) are formed so as to ensure ventilation and to prevent insects such as fly flies from entering. Specifically, the height of the horizontal ribs 12 for clearance is about 0.1 to 0.5 mm, preferably about 0.3 mm, like the vertical ribs 11 for clearance. The length in the circumferential direction and the width in the radial direction of the horizontal rib 12 for clearance can be set to appropriate dimensions. In this embodiment, the circumferential length is about 20 mm and the radial width is about 2 mm. In the drawings, for the sake of explanation, the horizontal ribs 11 are provided separately from the horizontal walls 10. However, the horizontal ribs 11 for clearance are usually molded integrally with the horizontal walls 10.

  As shown in FIG. 4, when the transparent dome D and the bottom tray T are assembled, the inside of the transparent dome D communicates with the outside through the vertical gap 13 and the horizontal gap 14. The gaps 13 and 14 ensure ventilation in the transparent dome D and prevent insects such as fly flies from entering the transparent dome D.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the horizontal wall 10 forms a step portion between the upper side wall 8 and the lower side wall 9. A pair of engagement holes 15, 15 are formed in the horizontal wall 10 along the circumferential direction of the horizontal wall 10 in correspondence with the engagement claws 6, 6 described above. The interval between the inner peripheral surfaces 15a, 15a of the engagement holes and the outer peripheral surfaces 15b, 15b is set such that the engagement claws 6, 6 that form 6a, 6a can pass through the flange with a margin. The engagement holes 15 and 15 are disposed so that the outer peripheral surfaces 15b and 15b of the engagement holes are located slightly inside the outer peripheral surfaces of the hook portions 6a and 6a of the engagement claws.

  Engagement recesses 16 and 16 are provided on the inner peripheral surface 9 a of the lower side wall corresponding to the engagement holes 15 and 15 formed in the horizontal wall 10. The width of the engagement recesses 16 and 16 is substantially equal to the circumferential length of the engagement holes 15 and 15, and the depth thereof is such that the upper ends of the hook portions 6 a and 6 a of the engagement claws are The size is such that it can be engaged with the upper end. That is, the upper ends of the engagement recesses 16 and 16 constitute engagement step portions 16a and 16a with which the upper ends of the hook portions 6a and 6a of the engagement claws are engaged. In this embodiment, the engagement recesses 16, 16 have a shape in which the inner peripheral surface of the lower side wall 9 is cut out upward from the lower end of the lower side wall 9. The engaging step portions 16 a and 16 a can also be formed on the lower surface 10 b of the horizontal side wall 10.

  The bottom plate 7 of the bottom tray T has thin portions 17, 17... (Hereinafter referred to as “thin portions 17”) for forming holes for fastening means such as screws and bolts for fixing the layout fixtures to the bottom tray T. ) Are provided. In this embodiment, four thin portions 17 are provided at equal intervals around the center portion of the bottom plate 7 and its periphery. The thin portion 17 is configured by forming concave portions facing each other on the upper surface 7 a and the lower surface 7 b of the bottom plate 7. The thin portion 17 can have an appropriate shape, but preferably has a circular shape as shown in FIGS. Further, the thickness of the thin portion 17 is a thickness that can be easily broken when fixing the layout equipment to form a fastening means fixing hole, for example, when fixing a layout component with a wood screw, etc. The thickness is easily perforated. Furthermore, if the diameter is different for each thin portion 17, it is possible to deal with a wide variety of layout equipment, and further improve the interior. In addition, if an appropriate guide portion for guiding or positioning the layout equipment, for example, a short cylindrical guide portion, is provided around the thin portion 17, the layout equipment can be easily installed.

  As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 6, in the lower storage recess 19 of the bottom tray T, stacking ribs 20, 20... (Hereinafter referred to as “stacking ribs 20”) that receive the top 2 side of the transparent dome D. ) Are provided radially from the inner peripheral surface 9 a of the lower wall toward the center of the bottom plate 7. In this embodiment, four stacking ribs 20 are provided at equal intervals. The stacking rib 20 is composed of a plate-like member having an appropriate thickness. The length of the stacking rib 20 is set so as not to interfere with the thin portion 17 provided on the bottom plate 7.

  The stacking rib 20 includes a horizontal portion 20a and a vertical portion 20b. The upper surface of the horizontal portion is in contact with the lower surface 7b of the bottom plate 7, and the outer surface 20 of the vertical portion is in contact with the inner peripheral surface 9a of the lower side wall. Further, the outer surface of the corner formed by the horizontal portion 20a and the vertical portion 20b is a substantially L-shaped notch, and the notch includes the inner peripheral surface 8a of the upper side wall, the lower surface 10b of the horizontal side wall, and the inner periphery of the lower side wall. It is in contact with the surface 9a. The lower surface of the horizontal portion 20a and the inner surface of the vertical portion 20b are shaped to match the shape on the top 2 side of the transparent dome D so that the top 2 side of the transparent dome D can be received. That is, a flat end portion is formed on the lower surface of the horizontal portion 20a from the inner end toward the outer end, and a curved portion corresponding to the curved portion 3 of the transparent dome D from the flat end portion to the inner surface of the vertical portion 20b. Is formed. The flat portion and the curved portion formed on the stacking rib 20 form a receiving portion that receives the top 2 side of the transparent dome D. In the drawing, the stacking rib 20 is shown separately from the bottom tray T for explanation, but the stacking rib 20 is usually plastic-molded integrally with the bottom tray T.

  The insect breeding container configured as described above is used as follows. When storing the layout equipment in the container for raising insects, a necessary number of thin portions 17 formed on the bottom plate 7 of the bottom tray T corresponding to the stored layout equipment are broken to form holes, and screws are formed from the lower surface of the bottom board 7. Fastening means such as bolts and bolts are inserted or screwed into the holes to fix the layout fixtures on the upper surface of the bottom plate 7 or place the layout components in the upper storage portion 18 in a non-fixed manner. Next, an insect is placed on the upper storage portion 18, the transparent dome D is placed on the bottom tray T, and the open end surface 4 of the transparent dome D is the upper surface of the horizontal rib 12 for clearance provided on the horizontal wall 10 of the bottom tray T. Push until it touches.

  When the transparent dome D is pushed in, first, the inclined surfaces 6b and 6b of the collar formed on the engaging claws 6 and 6 provided on the transparent dome D come into contact with the outer peripheral surfaces 15b and 15b of the engaging holes. When further pushed in, the inclined surfaces 6b, 6b of the flange portion are pushed in while making sliding contact with the outer peripheral surfaces 15b, 15b of the engaging holes, so that the engaging claws 6, 6 are engaged while being deformed inward by its elasticity. Pass through holes 15 and 15. When the flanges 6a and 6b pass through the engagement holes 15 and 15, the engagement claws 6 and 6 return to the original state due to their elasticity. As a result, the upper ends of the hook portions 6a, 6a of the engaging claws engage with the engaging step portions 16a, 16a formed on the lower side wall 9, thereby preventing the transparent dome D and the bottom tray T from coming off.

  When it is necessary to remove the transparent dome D from the bottom tray T, such as cleaning the transparent dome D or replacing insects or layout fixtures, the transparent dome D in which the engaging claws 6 and 6 provided on the transparent dome D are located. It pulls out while pressing the opposing part of the side wall 1 of. By this operation, the hook portions 6a, 6a of the engaging claws are disengaged from the engaging step portions 16a, 16a formed on the lower side wall 9, so that the engaging claws 6, 6 can be easily pulled out from the engaging holes 15, 15. it can.

  When the insect rearing containers assembled in this way are stacked one on top of the other, the top 2 side of the transparent dome D of one insect rearing container is placed on the bottom tray T of the other insect rearing container. The other insect breeding container is placed on one breeding container so that the rib 20 accepts it. Further, when stacking in multiple stages, the third and fourth insect breeding containers may be stacked in the same manner.

  When the insect breeding container is used for breeding larvae such as stag beetles, the transparent dome D is placed upside down so that the top 2 of the transparent dome D comes down. After stuffing M or the like, larvae are put in, and the upper side wall 8 of the bottom tray T is engaged with the opening 5 side of the transparent dome D to assemble.

  According to the embodiment of the present invention configured as described above, the following operational effects can be obtained. The transparent dome D is non-perforated and has no members to support the frame, sharp corners, and layout equipment, so 360 ° visibility is ensured including visibility from above or diagonally upward. In particular, even if a small insect is raised, its observation and visibility are not impaired, and an insect breeding container with high interior property can be obtained. In addition, by storing insects of various colors and various layout fixtures in an insect breeding container, it is possible to obtain an insect breeding container that is highly decorative and can be used as an ornament. Further, since the transparent dome D does not have a member for supporting the layout equipment, the entire transparent dome D can be easily cleaned only by removing the transparent dome D from the bottom tray T, and the maintainability can be improved.

  When assembled to the transparent dome D and the bottom tray T, the longitudinal gap 13 between the inner peripheral surface 1a of the transparent dome D and the outer peripheral surface 8b of the upper side wall 8 of the bottom tray T, and the opening end surface 5 of the transparent dome D A horizontal gap 14 is formed between the upper surface 10a of the horizontal wall 10 of the bottom tray T. Since the gaps 13 and 14 are 0.1 to 0.5 mm, preferably 0.3 mm, it is possible to ensure ventilation in the transparent dome D, and pests such as fly flies enter the transparent dome D. Can be prevented. The gaps 13 and 14 are formed by the vertical gap ribs 11 and the horizontal gap ribs 12 having a small surface area. Therefore, most of the outer peripheral surface 8b of the upper side wall of the bottom tray T and the upper surface 10a of the horizontal wall. The surface becomes an air passage. Therefore, even if the gap between the transparent dome D and the bottom tray T is small, the ventilation area can be increased, and insects do not die due to lack of oxygen. In addition, since no harmful insects enter the transparent dome D, an insect breeding container having a clean and highly porous non-porous ventilation structure can be obtained.

  When the transparent dome D and the bottom tray T are assembled, the engaging claws 6 and 6 formed on the opening end surface 5 of the transparent dome D penetrate through the engaging holes 15 and 15 formed in the horizontal wall 10 of the bottom tray T, and Since the flanges 6a and 6a formed at the tips of the joint claws 6 and 6 are engaged with the engagement step portions 16a and 16a formed on the inner peripheral surface 9a of the lower side wall 9, the transparent dome D and the bottom tray T Can be reliably prevented from coming off accidentally. Further, the engaging claws 6, 6 penetrating the engaging holes 15, 15 are located on the inner surface side 9a of the lower side wall, and the engaging claws 6, 6 do not come out on the surface of the insect breeding container. There is no loss of sex. Since the engagement between the hook portions 6a, 6a of the engagement claw and the engagement step portions 16a, 16a can be released using the elasticity of the transparent dome D, the transparent dome D can be easily removed from the bottom tray T. Can be removed. Further, since both the side wall 1 of the transparent dome D and the outer peripheral surface 8b of the upper side wall of the bottom tray T are inclined, the relationship between the inner peripheral surface 1a on the opening 5 side of the transparent dome D and the outer peripheral surface 8b on the upper side surface. Can be performed smoothly.

  A stack in which the top 2 side of the transparent dome D has a diameter smaller than that of the lower storage recess 19 formed on the back surface of the bottom tray T, and the lower storage recess 19 has a receiving portion adapted to the shape of the top 2 side of the transparent dome D Since a plurality of the ribs 20 are provided, when the insect rearing containers of the stacking ribs are stacked up and down, the stacking deviation can be eliminated regardless of the shape of the top 2 side of the transparent dome D. Accordingly, the stacking is stable, and a large number of insect breeding containers can be stacked and placed, thereby saving space. Further, if different insects and layout equipment are stored and stacked in a plurality of insect breeding containers, a compact and highly interior product can be configured.

  When a plurality of thin portions 17 for fastening means such as screws and bolts for fixing layout equipment such as wood and artificial flowers are provided on the bottom plate 7 of the bottom tray T, the layout equipment is stored in the transparent dome D. Of the thin portions 17 provided on the bottom plate 7, only the thin portions 17 necessary for the layout fixtures are to be broken to make holes and the layout fixtures are fixed by the fastening members, so that it is not necessary for the transparent dome D or the bottom tray T. There is no need to provide a perforated hole, and even if the structure can accommodate the layout equipment, no insects can enter or insects can escape. In addition, since a plurality of thin portions are provided, the degree of freedom in fixing the layout equipment can be increased, and the interior property can be improved.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, the top 2 of the transparent dome D is flattened so that the insect breeding container can be used upside down. Even when the container is no longer used as an ornamental container, the insect breeding container is inverted so that the transparent dome D faces down, and the transparent dome D is filled with insect breeding mats, fungus beds, sphagnum M, etc. It can be used as a container dedicated to raising larvae. If it uses in this way, the container for insect breeding can be used over a long period of time.

  The embodiments of the present invention have been described above. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various design changes are possible, and any of them can be included in the present invention. For example, the transparent dome D may have various interior shapes. For example, the top 2 of the transparent dome D does not need to be flat when not used upside down. Further, the side wall 1 of the transparent dome and the upper side wall 8 of the bottom tray T may be configured without an inclination.

  The vertical ribs 11 for clearance may be provided on the inner peripheral surface 1a on the opening 5 side of the transparent dome D. Similarly, the clearance horizontal ribs 12 may be provided on the opening end face 4 of the transparent dome D.

  Moreover, it is good also as a structure which does not provide the engaging claws 6, 6 and the engaging holes 15, 15. In this case, the transparent dome D and the bottom tray T may be prevented from being unnecessarily removed by frictional engagement between the inner peripheral surface 1a on the opening 5 side of the transparent dome D and the outer peripheral surface 8b of the upper side wall 8. . Further, when the engagement claw 6 and the engagement hole are not provided, it is not always necessary to provide the horizontal wall 10 on the bottom tray T, and the gap-removing horizontal rib 12 is provided between the upper side wall 8 and the lower side wall 9. It is only necessary to configure a step portion that can be provided.

  The bottom plate 7 of the bottom tray T does not necessarily have to be provided in the middle of the side wall of the bottom tray T as in the embodiment. When the insect breeding container is not stacked and used, the lower end of the lower side wall 9 is used. You may make it provide in. In this case, of course, the stacking rib 20 is not necessary.

The disassembled perspective view of the container for insect breeding of this invention. AA sectional drawing when the container for insect breeding of this invention was assembled. The BB expanded partial sectional view when the container for insect breeding of this invention is assembled. CC expanded partial sectional view when the container for insect breeding of this invention is assembled. FIG. 3 is a top view of the bottom tray of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the bottom tray of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA when the container for raising insects of the present invention is used as a container for larvae. The exploded perspective view of the conventional container for insect breeding.

Explanation of symbols

D transparent dome T bottom tray M rearing mat or hyphae 1 transparent dome side wall 2 transparent dome top 3 transparent dome R 4 transparent dome opening 5 transparent dome opening 6 engaging claw 7 bottom tray bottom plate 8 bottom Tray top wall 9 Bottom tray bottom wall 10 Bottom tray horizontal wall 11 Clearance vertical rib 12 Clearance horizontal rib 13 Vertical clearance 14 Horizontal clearance 15 Engagement hole 16 Engagement recess 17 Thin for fastening means Part 18 storage recess 19 stacking rib

Claims (5)

An insect breeding container comprising a plastic bottom tray and a plastic transparent dome having an open end, wherein the bottom tray and the transparent dome are detachably assembled. The bottom tray is composed of a bottom plate and a side wall formed on the outer periphery of the bottom plate, and the side wall includes an upper side wall having a diameter slightly smaller than the inner peripheral surface on the opening side of the transparent dome. A lower side wall having a larger diameter than the upper side wall, and a step formed between the upper side wall and the lower side wall, and an outer peripheral surface of the upper side wall or an inner peripheral surface on the opening side of the transparent dome A plurality of vertical gap ribs are provided at intervals, and a plurality of horizontal ribs are provided at intervals on the upper surface of the stepped portion or the opening end surface of the transparent dome. Is secured between the opening-side inner peripheral surface of the transparent dome and the outer peripheral surface of the upper side wall and between the opening end surface of the transparent dome and the upper surface of the stepped portion, A container for raising insects, characterized in that a gap having a size to prevent invasion of various insects is formed. The step portion is formed of a horizontal wall extending horizontally or substantially horizontally connecting the lower end of the upper side wall and the upper end of the lower side wall, and a plurality of engaging claws are spaced from each other at the opening end surface of the container-like dome. A plurality of engagement holes through which the engagement claws penetrate the horizontal wall corresponding to the engagement claws, and at the tips of the engagement claws, the lower surface of the horizontal wall or the lower side wall The container for raising insects according to claim 1, wherein a hook part that engages with an engaging part formed on an inner peripheral surface is formed. The lower side wall extends so as to protrude downward from the bottom plate of the bottom tray, and a storage recess is formed by the bottom plate and the lower side wall, and the top of the transparent dome is formed smaller than the diameter of the storage recess, and The insect breeding container according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a plurality of stacking ribs for receiving the top side of the transparent dome are provided in the housing recess at radial intervals. The insect cage according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a plurality of thin portions for fastening means for fixing layout fixtures such as trees and artificial flowers are provided on a bottom plate of the bottom tray. When placed with the top of the transparent dome facing down, the top of the transparent dome is configured to have a substantially flat shape so that the transparent dome can stand on its own. The container for raising insects according to any one of claims 1 to 4, which is packed with an insect breeding mat and / or a fungus bed.

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