JP2008035793A - Harmful animal repelling device, harmful animal repelling system and harmful animal repelling method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To increase a repellent effect on harmful animals such as rat, etc., more than a conventional harmful animal repelling device. <P>SOLUTION: The harmful animal repelling device 10 uses both irradiation with an ultraviolet light by an ultraviolet irradiation lamp 30 and supply of ultrasonic wave by an ultrasonic generator 40 and effectively repels harmful animals by two irritation means of ultraviolet light and ultrasonic wave which harmful animals dislike. When the harmful animal repelling device is equipped with a harmful animal detection sensor 25 and emits at least either of ultraviolet light and ultrasonic wave only when a harmful animal is detected, the harmful animal is surprised by a sudden irritation and the device is expected to have a high repellent effect. When the device has a constitution of ultraviolet irradiation only when a harmful animal is detected, since the ultraviolet irradiation lamp 30 is abruptly lighted up and the surprised harmful animal has high possibility of looking straight the ultraviolet irradiation lamp 30, the repellent effect increases. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a technique for repelling harmful animals such as mice.

  Patent Document 1 discloses a murine repelling irradiation stand provided with an ultraviolet irradiation lamp. The irradiation lamp is provided at a predetermined height by a pole, and reflection is supported on the upper part of the ultraviolet irradiation lamp. This irradiation stand is installed on the floor surface of the area where the mouse appears and is used by the person operating the switch to turn on the ultraviolet irradiation lamp. Depending on the reflection, the ultraviolet ray is irradiated to a floor surface in a predetermined range below the reflection. When the switch of the ultraviolet irradiation lamp is operated and turned on by a person and the mouse approaches the stand and directly looks at the ultraviolet irradiation lamp, the mouse is stimulated by ultraviolet rays. The mouse learns and memorizes the situation at this time, and then avoids approaching the place. Further, in Patent Document 1, a red lamp is simultaneously blinked together with an ultraviolet irradiation lamp, and after receiving a stimulus by ultraviolet rays, a repelling effect can be obtained only by a mouse looking at the red lamp after learning. There is also a statement that you can expect.

On the other hand, Patent Document 2 discloses an apparatus that uses an ultrasonic generator to avoid rats.
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  The rat repelling irradiation stand described in Patent Document 1 basically repels mice only by irradiation with ultraviolet rays. After raising the effect of repelling mice with ultraviolet rays, a means to repel mice without irradiating ultraviolet rays with a red lamp is also disclosed. There is no repellent effect on mice by itself. Further, the repelling device disclosed in Patent Document 2 only uses ultrasonic waves. That is, a device using a combination of means having a high mud repellent effect such as ultraviolet rays and ultrasonic waves has not been known so far, and, naturally, a device that efficiently combines both is not known. In addition, the murine repelling irradiation stand described in Patent Document 1 requires that a person operates the on / off operation of the ultraviolet irradiation lamp, and once the lamp is turned on, the ultraviolet irradiation lamp is always on in the place where it is desired to avoid the irradiation. It has been done. For this reason, a mouse | mouth becomes accustomed to the state, and there exists a possibility that the repelling effect by ultraviolet irradiation may not fully be exhibited.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above, and is an effective combination of ultraviolet irradiation and ultrasound, which is a highly effective means of repelling harmful animals such as rats, and has improved the repellent effect of harmful animals compared to the prior art. It is an object to provide a repelling device, a pest repelling system, and a pest repelling method.

In order to solve the above problems, in the present invention according to claim 1, an ultraviolet irradiation lamp supported by the main body case,
A pest repelling device comprising an ultrasonic generator supported by the main body case together with the ultraviolet irradiation lamp.
In the present invention according to claim 2, the ultraviolet irradiation lamp is attached to the main body case so as to be located within a range of 1 to 20 cm from the installation surface of the main body case. Item 1. A pest repelling device according to Item 1 is provided.
According to a third aspect of the present invention, the ultrasonic generator is controlled such that the frequency of the oscillating ultrasonic wave can be changed within a range of 20 to 30 kHz. Provide repellent device.
In this invention of Claim 4, the said main body case is further equipped with the pest detection sensor,
The at least one of the ultraviolet irradiation lamp and the ultrasonic generator is set to be driven when receiving a pest detection signal from the pest detection sensor. A pest repellent device as described in 1 is provided.
The invention according to claim 5 is characterized in that the ultraviolet irradiation lamp is lit within one second after receiving a pest detection signal from the pest detection sensor. Provide pest repellent devices.
In the present invention of claim 6, if the pest is detected a predetermined number of times by the pest detection sensor, the ultraviolet irradiation lamp is not turned on at the time of detection of the pest thereafter, only the ultrasonic generator. It is set so that it may drive, The pest repelling apparatus of Claim 4 or 5 provided.
In this invention of Claim 7, the said main body case is further equipped with the human body detection sensor,
The pest repelling apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the ultraviolet irradiation lamp is set not to be turned on while a human being is detected by the human body detection sensor. .
In this invention of Claim 8, the reflecting plate for concentrating the irradiation range of an ultraviolet-ray is provided behind the said ultraviolet irradiation lamp, The any one of Claims 1-7 characterized by the above-mentioned. Provide pest repellent devices.
In this invention of Claim 9, it arrange | positions in the object space which repels a pest,
Pest repelling apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
There is provided a pest repelling system comprising a pest detection sensor and comprising another pest repelling device having only an ultrasonic generator that is driven when a pest detection signal is received.
In the present invention according to claim 10, a pest repellent method for repelling pests using ultraviolet irradiation and ultrasonic waves,
There is provided a pest repellent method characterized by using ultraviolet rays and ultrasonic waves in combination for a predetermined period, and then supplying only ultrasonic waves without irradiating ultraviolet rays.

  According to the present invention, the ultraviolet irradiation by the ultraviolet irradiation lamp and the supply of the ultrasonic wave by the ultrasonic generator are used in combination, and the harmful animals such as rats are disliked by the two stimulating means of ultraviolet ray and ultrasonic wave. Can effectively avoid beasts. In addition, when a pest detection sensor is provided and at least one of ultraviolet rays and ultrasonic waves is supplied only when a pest is detected, the pest is surprised and the repelling effect is enhanced by sudden stimulation. In particular, if the configuration is such that ultraviolet rays are emitted only when a pest is detected, the ultraviolet irradiation lamp suddenly lights up, and the possibility that a surprised pest will directly look at the ultraviolet irradiation lamp increases. . In the case of ultrasonic waves, sound habituation due to the continuous supply of ultrasonic waves for a long time can be suppressed, and the repelling effect is enhanced.

  Further, a combination of both ultraviolet rays and ultrasonic waves may be performed only for a predetermined period, and thereafter, only ultrasonic waves may be supplied without irradiating ultraviolet rays. In combination with a predetermined period, the pests learn that when they listen to ultrasound, they are also exposed to ultraviolet rays at the same time. In fact, the repellent effect similar to that when ultraviolet rays are used in combination can be expected by using only ultrasonic waves. Thereby, the power consumption accompanying ultraviolet irradiation can be reduced and it is economical.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a view showing a pest avoiding apparatus 10 of the present embodiment. As shown in this figure, the pest avoiding apparatus 10 includes a main body case 20 and includes an ultraviolet irradiation lamp 30 and an ultrasonic generator 40 supported by the main body case 20.

  The main body case 20 is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape in the present embodiment, and an ultraviolet irradiation port 21 for irradiating ultraviolet rays is opened on the front surface. Although the ultraviolet irradiation lamp 30 is supported in the main body case 20, when the ultraviolet irradiation lamp 30 is lit, ultraviolet rays are irradiated to the outside of the main body case 20 through the ultraviolet irradiation port 21. For this reason, it is preferable that the ultraviolet irradiation port 21 and the ultraviolet irradiation lamp 30 are provided at such a height that the ultraviolet irradiation lamp 30 can be easily viewed by a harmful animal such as a rat. The pest repellent device 10 is installed in a predetermined area (such as a living room, kitchen, and corridor in a building) where a pest such as a rat is desired to be repelled, but it should be provided at a position 1 to 20 cm above the installation surface. preferable. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, when the main body case 20 includes a leg portion 20 a that protrudes from the bottom, the leg portion has a length of 1 to 20 cm from the contact position between the leg portion 20 a and the installation surface. When 20a is not provided, it is preferable to provide at a height in the range of 1 to 20 cm from the bottom surface of the main body case 20.

  The ultrasonic generator 40 may be attached to and supported by the main body case 20, and the attachment position is not particularly limited. In the present embodiment, the ultrasonic generator 40 is supported inside the main body case 20. However, it is preferable that the ultrasonic generator 40 is set so that the frequency of the ultrasonic wave from the oscillation circuit is in the range of 20 to 30 kHz. This is because mice, which are typical pests, specifically avoid ultrasound in this range of frequencies. Moreover, in the case of a single wavelength, since the repelling effect may be reduced due to the sound familiarity of the pests, it is more preferable that the frequency is set so as to change in the range of 20 to 30 kHz. Furthermore, for example, it is more effective to prevent sound habituation by making it possible to adjust the frequency change period using a variable resistor. These controls can of course be controlled by connecting a computer (not shown) to the pest avoiding apparatus 10.

  A pest detection sensor 25 is attached to the main body case 20. As the pest detection sensor 25, for example, an infrared sensor can be used. By appropriately adjusting the detection distance of the pest detection sensor 25, when the pest enters an area within the detection distance, the pest is detected. When the pest detection sensor 25 detects the pest, the pest detection sensor 25 transmits the detection signal to the ultraviolet irradiation lamp 30 or a drive control unit (not shown) of the ultrasonic generator 40. As a result, at least one of the ultraviolet irradiation lamp 30 and the ultrasonic generator 40 is driven.

  The ultraviolet irradiation lamp 30 or the ultrasonic generator 40 can be configured to be turned on and off by a person operating a switch (not shown), but in this case, once the switch is turned on, it is always turned on. The ultraviolet irradiation lamp 30 is turned on, and the ultrasonic wave is supplied from the ultrasonic wave generator 40. However, by providing the above-mentioned pest detection sensor 25, it is not necessary to keep the ultraviolet irradiation lamp 30 or the ultrasonic generator 40 in the ON state at all times, and driving only when the pest approaches, There is a reduction effect. Thereby, it becomes possible to drive the pest repellent device 10 of this embodiment with a battery, portability increases, and the freedom degree of an installation place also improves. In particular, when the ultraviolet irradiation lamp 30 is driven when detected by the pest detection sensor 25, the ultraviolet irradiation lamp 30 is suddenly turned on when the pest approaches. For this reason, the pests are surprised by this, and there is a high possibility that the ultraviolet irradiation lamp 30 is directly viewed, and the shock received by the pests also increases. In order for the pest to receive a greater shock, it is desirable to use the ultraviolet irradiation lamp 30 that is turned on instantaneously after being detected by the pest detection sensor 25, preferably that is turned on within one second.

  It is preferable that a human body detection sensor 26 is further provided in the main body case 20. When a human approach is detected by the human body detection sensor 26, the circuit configuration is such that the ultraviolet irradiation lamp 30 is not lit. For example, when the human body detection sensor 26 detects the approach of a person, the lit ultraviolet irradiation lamp 30 is turned off for a predetermined time, or while the human body detection sensor 26 detects the approach of a person, the switch Even if it operates, even if it detects a pest by the pest detection sensor 25, it can be set as the structure which the ultraviolet irradiation lamp 30 does not light.

  The pest avoiding apparatus 10 of this embodiment is used as follows. First, it is placed on the floor of a room or the like where a beast, for example, a mouse is to be repelled, and the power cord 27 is inserted into an outlet. Accordingly, the ultraviolet irradiation lamp 30 and the ultrasonic generator 40 are not driven only by inserting the power cord 27 into the outlet, but the pest detection sensor 25 and the human body detection sensor 26 are turned on and become operable. In this state, when a mouse approaches the range of a predetermined distance of the pest repellent device 10, the pest detection sensor 25 detects it, the ultraviolet irradiation lamp 30 is turned on, and an ultrasonic wave with a predetermined frequency is emitted from the ultrasonic generator 40. Is supplied. As a result, the rat looks directly at the ultraviolet irradiation lamp 30 and receives a strong stimulus to the eyes and also an auditory unpleasant stimulus by the ultrasonic waves. As a result, the pain and discomfort when approaching the area are learned and the approach to the area is avoided.

  At this time, by setting the ultraviolet irradiation lamp 30 to be turned on instantaneously for the first time by detecting the mouse by the pest detection sensor 25 as in this embodiment, a stronger stimulus can be given to the mouse, as described above. Thus, a high repellent effect can be expected. As described above, when the human body detection sensor 26 detects the approach of a person, the ultraviolet irradiation lamp 30 is not turned on.

  A high repellent effect can be expected by applying the stimulation by ultrasonic waves in addition to the ultraviolet rays. However, it is only necessary to operate both the ultraviolet irradiation lamp 30 and the ultrasonic generator 40 for a predetermined period. The ultrasonic generator 40 may supply only ultrasonic waves having a predetermined frequency. This is based on the learning effect of rats and other pests. If both are used together for a predetermined period, the ultrasonic listening and the eye irritation with ultraviolet rays are closely related and stored. This is because, by simply supplying the liquid, it is difficult to approach the area in order to avoid irritation to the eyes by ultraviolet rays. As a result, power consumption can be reduced.

  The period during which both the ultraviolet irradiation lamp 30 and the ultrasonic generator 40 are driven can be determined, for example, as one week after the installation of the pest avoiding apparatus 10, but in this embodiment, the pest detection is performed. Since the sensor 25 is provided, it is preferable to determine the number of detections by the pest detection sensor 25. For example, if the pest detection sensor 25 detects a pest such as a rat 10 times, only the ultrasonic generator 40 is driven in the 11th and subsequent detections. By determining based on the number of times of detection, it is possible to predict the degree to which a harmful animal such as a mouse has received two stimuli, so that it is easy to determine whether or not a sufficient learning effect is obtained. In addition, since the number of pests in the area can be roughly estimated from the number of detections by the pest detection sensor 25, it can be used as a reference when determining the number of installed pest repellent devices 10 or the like.

  In addition, it is preferable to provide a reflector 31 behind the ultraviolet irradiation lamp 30 so that ultraviolet rays are concentrated and irradiated in a predetermined irradiation range, as shown in FIG. A higher repellent effect can be expected from the fact that a harmful animal receives a stronger stimulus when passing through the irradiation range.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, after performing both irradiation of an ultraviolet-ray and supply of an ultrasonic wave for a predetermined period using one mouse | mouth repellent apparatus 10 provided with both the ultraviolet irradiation lamp 30 and the ultrasonic generator 40, super Although it is set so that only the sound wave is supplied, a plurality of units may be installed depending on the size of the area where the harmful animals are to be avoided. Also, a pest repelling system in which at least one pest repelling device 10 is installed and at least one other pest repelling device (not shown) having only the ultrasonic generator 40 is installed. it can. In this case, until the predetermined period elapses (until a predetermined number of times by the pest detection sensor 25), the pest repellent device 10 of the above embodiment is driven, and thereafter, only the ultrasonic generator 40 is provided. Only pest repellent devices can be driven. In particular, when pest avoidance is performed in a wide area, it is possible to reduce costs by using such a system by utilizing the learning effect of the pest.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, it is set as the structure provided with the pest detection sensor 25, and when the pests, such as a mouse | mouth, approaches ultraviolet irradiation etc., when it is set as the structure which does not have the pest detection sensor 25, Is configured to drive the ultraviolet irradiation lamp 30 and the ultrasonic generator 40 by plugging the power cord 27 into an outlet or by manually operating a switch (not shown). Even in this case, it is of course possible to expect higher repellent effect than before because two stimulating means which are harmful to harmful animals such as mice such as ultraviolet rays and ultrasonic waves can be provided.

It is a front view which shows the pest avoiding apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which notched a part of main body case, in order to show the structure which has arrange | positioned the reflecting plate behind the ultraviolet irradiation lamp.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pest repellent device 20 Main body case 21 Ultraviolet irradiation port 25 Pest detection sensor 26 Human body detection sensor 30 Ultraviolet irradiation lamp 31 Reflector 40 Ultrasonic generator

Claims (10)

An ultraviolet irradiation lamp supported by the body case;
A pest repellent device comprising an ultrasonic generator supported by the main body case together with the ultraviolet irradiation lamp.   The pest-repellent apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the ultraviolet irradiation lamp is attached to the main body case so as to be located within a range of 1 to 20 cm from the installation surface of the main body case.   The pest repellent device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the ultrasonic generator is controlled to be capable of changing the frequency of the oscillating ultrasonic wave in a range of 20 to 30 kHz. The main body case further includes a pest detection sensor,
The at least one of the ultraviolet irradiation lamp and the ultrasonic generator is set to be driven when receiving a pest detection signal from the pest detection sensor. The pest repellent device according to 1.   5. The pest repellent device according to claim 4, wherein the ultraviolet irradiation lamp is configured to light up within one second after receiving a pest detection signal from the pest detection sensor.   If the pest is detected a predetermined number of times by the pest detection sensor, the ultraviolet irradiation lamp is not turned on at the time of detection of the pest thereafter, and only the ultrasonic generator is driven. The pest repellent device according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that The main body case further includes a human body detection sensor,
The pest repelling apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the apparatus is set so that the ultraviolet irradiation lamp is not turned on while a person is detected by the human body detection sensor.   The pest repelling apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a reflector for concentrating an ultraviolet irradiation range is provided behind the ultraviolet irradiation lamp. Placed in the target space to repel pests,
Pest repelling apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
A pest repelling system comprising a pest detection sensor and comprising another pest repelling device having only an ultrasonic generator that is driven when a pest detection signal is received. A method for repelling pests by using ultraviolet rays and ultrasonic waves,
A pest repellent method characterized by using ultraviolet rays and ultrasonic waves in combination for a predetermined period, and then supplying only ultrasonic waves without irradiating ultraviolet rays.

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