JP4633944B2 - Flea capture device and adhesive sheet - Google Patents

Description

【００７０】
表１の結果より明らかなように、本発明の実施例１〜実施例３は、従来のもの（比較例）に比べて、捕獲効果が高い。
なお、表１において「装置上」とは、装置上には載ったがその時点では粘着シートに捕獲されていないノミを意味し、「捕獲」とは、粘着シートに捕獲されたノミを意味する。
【００７１】
表１の実施例１と実施例２とを比較すると、粘着シート表面に凹凸を設けることで捕獲効果をより向上できることがわかる。
表１の実施例２と実施例３とを比較すると、複数の（２つの）光源を用いる場合、異色のものを用いるより同色のものを用いた方が誘引・捕獲効果が高いことがわかる。
【００７２】
【発明の効果】
本発明によれば、イヌ、ネコ等の動物に由来するノミを、効果的に誘引することができ、それにより誘引されたノミを効果的に捕獲することができる。
【図面の簡単な説明】
【図１】本発明の一実施形態のノミ捕獲装置の斜視図である。
【図２】図１のノミ捕獲装置の縦断面図である。
【図３】図１のノミ捕獲装置の分解斜視図である。
【図４】捕獲手段の一例を示す図である。
【図５】図４の捕獲手段における捕獲部の上面図である。
【図６】本発明の別の実施形態のノミ捕獲装置の側面図である。
【図７】図６のノミ捕獲装置の上面図である。
【図８】試験装置を説明する図である。
【符号の説明】
１ ノミ捕獲装置
２ 本体
３ 光源保持部
４ 粘着シート保持部（捕獲部の保持部）
５ 粘着シート（捕獲部）
６ 格子
８，９ 光源[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  The present invention effectively attracts and captures fleas derived from animals such as dogs and cats.Flea capture device and adhesive sheetAbout.
[0002]
[Prior art]
One method for controlling fleas derived from animals such as dogs and cats is to attract and capture fleas using light. For example, an adhesive trap that emits a miniature light bulb and captures a flea attracted by the light with an adhesive sheet is known.
These methods and devices are required to further improve the flea capturing / disinfecting effect.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and an object thereof is to obtain a flea capturing effect and an extermination effect that are higher than those of the prior art.
[0004]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  As a result of intensive studies, the present inventors have found that the above problem can be solved by the following means.
(1)  Of the wavelength that fleas attractA light source that emits attracting light, a capture unit that captures fleas,The light source and the capture unitIn the flea capture device provided with a holding part to hold,
  The holding partIs made transparent or translucent so that the attracting light from the light source passes through the holding part and reaches the periphery of the holding part.Flea capture device characterized by that.
(2)  the above(1)It is an adhesive sheet used as a capture part of the flea capture device described inConcavities and convexities that cause a difference in height at the ground contact position of the fleasA pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet formed.
  Note that the meaning of “capture” in the present specification includes a case where a flea is simply captured, a case where a flea is captured and killed, and the like.
[0005]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The present inventors diligently studied to improve the attracting and capturing effect of fleas when attracting fleas with light and capturing the attracted fleas. As a result, even if the flea is attracted toward the capture part by the attracting light, if the shadow that does not reach the attracting light is formed in the attracting path by the capture part or the like, the flea will not approach the capture part. The present inventors have found that there is a tendency and have come up with the present invention.
As a preferable means for preventing such a shadow from being formed, it is possible to make the holding part that holds the capturing part at the installation location transparent or translucent. For example, the holding part may be formed of a transparent resin such as polystyrene or polypropylene, or a translucent resin, glass, or the like. In addition, means such as adjusting the position of the capture unit with respect to the light source, using reflected light, and the like can be given, and there is no particular limitation.
[0006]
  Further, as a result of intensive studies, the present inventors have found that the flea capturing effect can be further improved by forming irregularities on the surface of the pressure sensitive adhesive sheet when the pressure sensitive adhesive sheet is used as the capturing part of the flea capturing device. The unevenness may be provided on the entire surface of the pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet or may be provided only on a predetermined portion.
  Some pressure-sensitive adhesive sheets have a pressure-sensitive adhesive portion at the center of the sheet surface and a peeling portion whose peripheral edge portion does not have adhesiveness. When such a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet is installed in an inclined state, when the attracted flea walks to the peeling part of the pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet, the flea slips at the peeling part and the flea can reach the pressure-sensitive adhesive part. As a result, it has been found that the flea-capturing effect may not be fully exhibited. Even if unevenness is provided only on the adhesive part, the capture effect is improved, but in order to improve the above-mentioned flea slip problem, unevenness is provided on the entire surface of the adhesive sheet, or at least on the peeling part of the peripheral part. It is particularly preferred.
  The shape of the unevenness (concave and / or convex) is not particularly limited, and a part of a plurality of fleas feet is low.groundAnd where the other parts of the legs are highgroundIrregularities, that is, fleas of multiple feetgroundThe unevenness | corrugation which produces a height difference in a position can be illustrated.
[0007]
In the present invention, the form of the light source is not limited, and a light bulb, a chemiluminescent lamp (electroluminescence (EL), etc.), an incandescent lamp, a fluorescent lamp, etc. can be used. , Also referred to as “LED”) from the viewpoint of durability, power saving, flea-inducing effect, and the like.
[0008]
As the light source, it is preferable to use at least one LED having a main emission wavelength of 470 ± 20 nm and a spectral half width of 30 ± 10 nm when a forward current of 20 mA is applied. By doing so, fleas are attracted significantly in the direction of the light source, and the attracted fleas can be efficiently captured by the capture unit.
In addition, the characteristic (light emission main wavelength is 470 ± 20 nm and spectrum half-value width is 30 ± 10 nm) at a forward current of 20 mA in this specification means a rated value of the LED.
[0009]
The LED preferable in the present invention has a remarkably large luminous intensity, specifically, the luminous intensity is 0.3 [cd] or more, preferably 0.5 [cd] or more, more preferably 1 [ cd] or more. Here, [cd] represents a unit candela of luminous intensity.
[0010]
In the measurement of the luminous intensity, the calculation of the unknown luminous intensity can be made by analogy by comparing the measured luminous intensity of the unknown luminous spectrum with reference to the luminous intensity of the luminous spectrum having the known luminous intensity. Also, luminous intensity [cd] = illuminance [lx] × distance [m]²It can also be calculated using the formula.
Moreover, the thing with the large illumination intensity of the said LED is preferable. Illuminance is the brightness per unit area perpendicular to the observation direction.
[0011]
In the present invention, at least one of the above-described LEDs can be used, but two or more may be used in combination, and another type of LED may be used in combination.
As LED which can be used here, what has the light emission wavelength of 400-600 nm is good, Preferably it is 425-550 nm, More preferably, it is 450-525 nm. When a plurality of LEDs are used, those having substantially the same emission wavelength are preferable. For example, the plurality of LEDs can be unified into a blue LED.
[0012]
The light emission wavelength mentioned above is a value of the dominant wavelength, and means a dominant wavelength in the light emission spectrum. The light emitted from the LED that can be used in the present invention has a narrow wavelength distribution in the emission spectrum and preferably has a high color purity, and the emission spectrum pattern has a normal distribution with a dominant wavelength at the left and right. Light is preferred.
[0013]
The LED may emit light by a constant lighting method, but is preferably a blinking method. Thereby, a flea can be attracted more efficiently. Here, the blinking cycle is preferably 30 Hz or less, and more preferably 20 Hz or less.
Furthermore, the duty ratio (ratio of ON time to one ON-OFF time) is preferably 50% or less, more preferably 10% or less. Thereby, an allowable forward current value can be improved, light having a high luminous intensity can be emitted for a long time, and a flea capture rate can be further improved.
In addition to blinking the LED itself as described above, the LED may emit light continuously and may be blinked by providing means such as a shutter to block light.
[0014]
When LED is used as a light source, it becomes possible to use a dry cell for a long time, to realize power saving and to be cordless, and it can be used outdoors, kennels, chiffons, closets, etc., and the installation range is expanded. To do.
Although the form of a power supply is not specifically limited, An alkaline battery, a manganese battery, a mercury battery, a solar battery, a storage battery, a CADNICA battery etc. can be used, and a household power supply may be used depending on the case. Further, a rechargeable power source may be used.
Further, when an LED is used as a light source, it is easy to control the blinking operation, and it is easy to change the duty ratio and increase the blinking cycle.
[0015]
In addition to using at least one LED, the inventors of the present invention preferably set at least the illuminance at a specific location in the flea capture target area to be effective for attracting fleas.
And as a light irradiation direction of LED, specifically, for example, the horizontal direction or slightly downward with respect to the installation surface is preferable.
[0016]
Irradiation of light from the LED and making the illuminance at the specific location effective for attracting fleas has a synergistic effect, and not only fleas near the capture unit and light source, but also fleas far away Is strongly attracted in the direction of the light source. Furthermore, the flea that approaches the vicinity of the capture unit is irradiated with the illuminance effective for attracting the flea, so it is surely attracted in the direction of the light source, and reaches the capture unit and is captured in approximately one jump. . In addition, fleas that have jumped off the landing point and did not get on the capture unit will approach the light source by walking and reach the capture unit to be captured.
[0017]
In the present invention, fleas can be attracted / captured remarkably effectively without enlarging the light source itself using a reflector disposed at the rear of the light source or a light diffusing plate disposed at the front of the bulb. In addition, the apparatus itself can be made compact, and the apparatus of the present invention can be installed in a small space.
[0018]
“Flea capture target area” refers to an area where fleas are to be captured. For example, the installation surface, such as a floor surface, carpet, and tatami mat, on which the flea capturing device of the present invention is arranged may be mentioned.
When an LED is used as the light source, a specific location within the flea capture target region is a location separated from the end of the capture portion by a maximum distance (about 30 to 40 cm) that moves with a single flea jump. It can be illustrated.
In addition, the portion that is away from the end of the capture portion by the maximum moving distance is set as illuminance effective for flea induction, but at least a part or all of the portion may be set as illuminance effective for flea induction. In this case, the location is the location in the direction of irradiation from the light source and indicating the maximum illuminance within the flea capture target region.
[0019]
Irradiation of light from a light source to the specific location is when light is directly applied to the location from the light source, reflected light that is reflected from the reflection surface of light from the light source is applied to the location, and This includes the case where both the direct light and the reflected light are applied to the part.
It is preferable that both the direct light and the reflected light are applied to the portion.
[0020]
Further, when an LED is used as the light source, the illuminance effective for attracting fleas is preferably 10 [lx] or more, more preferably 20 [lx] or more, and further preferably 30 [lx] or more.
[0021]
The illuminance of light at a specific location in the flea capture target area is set to illuminance effective for attracting fleas, but the light from the light source is not only from the specific location but also from the location of the light from the light source. It is preferable to irradiate the part away from the irradiation direction and / or the part close to the light source from the part.
[0022]
As means for making the illuminance of light at a specific location in the flea capture target area effective for attracting fleas, any means may be used, but not only direct light from the light source but also from the light source. It is preferable to use together a means using reflected light obtained by reflecting light on the reflecting surface.
[0023]
Hereinafter, a means for reflecting the light from the light source on the reflecting surface and using the reflected light will be described.
The light source is configured so that the reflected light from the reflection surface has an illuminance effective for attracting fleas at least one of the points away from the outside of the capture unit by the maximum movement distance of one flea jump. It is preferable to irradiate the flea capture target region together with the light from.
[0024]
Since it is preferable that the luminous intensity of the light reflected by the reflecting surface is large, it is preferable that the reflectance of the reflecting surface is high. Specifically, the total reflectance of the reflecting surface [(the intensity of reflected light / the intensity of light incident from the light source) × 100] is preferably 50% or more, more preferably 80% or more. . Here, the total reflectance refers to the sum of specular reflectance (regular reflectance) and irregular reflectance (diffuse reflectance). In the present invention, the reflecting surface may be irregularly reflected.
Here, the total reflectance [specular reflectance (regular reflectance) and diffuse reflectance (diffuse reflectance)] can be measured by, for example, a goniophotometer.
[0025]
The wavelength of the reflected light may be the same as the light from the light source or may be changed as long as the flea can be efficiently attracted.
The reflected light effective for attracting fleas is one having a wavelength and a luminous intensity at which the reflected light can attract fleas. The wavelength may be 400 to 600 nm in addition to the emission main wavelength of 470 ± 20 nm (and the spectral half width of 30 ± 10 nm), and the luminous intensity is 0.15 [cd] or more.
[0026]
Examples of the reflecting plate having such a reflecting surface include a metal such as aluminum, copper, silver, gold, nickel, brass, and chrome, or an alloy thereof, or a reflecting plate (mirror or the like) coated with these metals or alloys on a substrate. ),
Inorganic materials such as silicon oxide, titanium oxide, granite, limestone, marble, gypsum, glass, artificial ruby, artificial diamond, artificial emerald, etc., or a mixture thereof, or a reflection in which these materials are coated on a substrate Board,
A natural material such as wood, silk, cotton, paper, or a mixture thereof, or a reflector coated with these materials on a substrate,
And those satisfying the above characteristics.
[0027]
In addition, a predetermined substrate is made of low density polyethylene (LDPE), high density polyethylene (HDPE), polyethylene (PE), very low density polyethylene (VLDPE), ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA), polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC). ), Nylon (NY), stretched nylon (ONY), stretched polypropylene (OPP), unstretched polypropylene (CPP), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polystyrene (PS), ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH), and other resins And those satisfying the above characteristics.
In the above, examples of the substrate include paper such as cardboard and cardboard, a resin sheet, a metal plate, and glass.
[0028]
Among these, the above materials (metal materials, inorganic materials, natural materials, etc.) are coated on a cardboard or resin sheet as a substrate, and further LDPE, HDPE, PE, VLDPE, EVA, PVDC, PET , EVOH, and the like coated with a resin. More preferably, a cardboard as a substrate is coated with the above material and further coated with PET.
Moreover, in order to adjust the reflection of the light of the said reflective surface, processes, such as a grinding | polishing process and an anodizing process, can also be given.
[0029]
The color of the reflection surface is related to the reflected light, and specific examples include white, gray, blue, green, yellow, silver, gold, brown, and the like.
[0030]
When the reflection surface is irregularly reflected, the irregular reflectance is preferably 50 to 100%, more preferably 80 to 100%.
[0031]
In order to perform irregular reflection, examples of the reflecting plate include those having a metal, such as glass, aluminum and silver, a resin, powders of light diffusing substances such as bubbles, strips, and beads on the substrate. The light diffusing substance can be provided in the form of dots or stripes on the substrate. Further, irregular reflections such as providing small holes or protrusions or forming in a staircase shape on the reflecting surface of the reflecting plate can also be provided. Furthermore, irregular reflection can also be achieved by coating a reflective plate with a sheet of laminated transparent glass or resin having an uneven surface with different reflectivities.
[0032]
A plurality of reflecting surfaces having the above characteristics can be used.
In the case of using a reflective surface, it is preferable to use at least one LED as a light source for emitting light effective for attracting fleas, and as a light source that can be used in combination with the LED, an incandescent light bulb, Any light source can be used as long as it is effective for attracting fleas, such as a miniature bulb, a fluorescent lamp, and a high-intensity LED. However, it is preferable to use an LED or a high-intensity LED from the viewpoints of low power consumption, long life, and the ability to emit light having a high flea-inducing effect.
[0033]
By using the reflective surface, it is possible to obtain excellent attracting activity against fleas that are generated and exist in the human living environment, especially fleas that are separated from dogs and cats, and the attracted fleas are captured by the capture unit. Capturing at a significantly higher rate.
[0034]
In the present invention, a lens or the like can be used to irradiate light from the light source in the distance.
[0035]
The reflection surface as described above is irradiated with the reflected light along with the light from the light source on the flea capture target region, and is separated from the end of the capture unit within the region by the maximum movement distance of one flea jump. It is preferable to be inclined to the side where the light from the light source reaches so that the illuminance is effective for attracting fleas at the spot.
Thereby, the further synergistic effect as a light source is brought about, an attraction activity can be made quick, and the flea attracted to the circumference | surroundings of an apparatus can be reliably captured even if an apparatus is compactized.
[0036]
When light is reflected on an inclined reflective surface, it is reflected on the surrounding floor surface (the flea capture target area), and the reflective surface itself senses the flea as a light source, and the attracted flea jumps toward the reflective surface. Is seen.
[0037]
Regarding the reflection surface, the inclination angle X with respect to the installation surface (horizontal plane) is a minimum of less than 90 ° from the angle at which the light from the light source can enter the floor surface at the minimum. The angle is preferably 5 to 60 °, more preferably 10 to 25 °.
[0038]
It is preferable that the reflecting surface is disposed below the light source and is disposed on the installation surface in the irradiation direction of light from the light source. As a result, the design of the apparatus is convenient and the apparatus can be made compact.
[0039]
In the case of using the above-described reflecting surface, the positional relationship between the height of the light source and the reflecting surface is very important in order to make the light from the light source appear on the reflecting surface. It is preferable that the light reflected from the reflecting surface is directed to the floor surface from the top of the flea attracting activity.
[0040]
The lower the height of the light source, the better. The higher the height of the light source, 1) there is a limit to the directivity characteristics of the light source, and 2) the illuminance (look) to the reflecting surface decreases as the light source moves away. Therefore, it is because the light is hardly reflected on the reflecting surface.
Therefore, the position of the light source is as shown in FIG. 2, which represents an embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention, as a light source on the reflective surface (the apparatus of FIG. 2 also serves as an adhesive sheet whose reflective surface is a capturing part). With the closest point B as a reference, the upward distance from the point B is preferably 0 to 10 cm. More preferably, it is 0.5-5 cm.
[0041]
On the other hand, the point A 'farthest from the light source on the reflecting surface hits the lower end of the reflecting surface and hits the foremost part of the apparatus, but it is necessary to consider that there are restrictions in configuring the apparatus. For example,
(1) The lower the height, the easier it is to enter,
(2) From the point that the light of the light source is more easily reflected as the height of the point A ′ is lower
The lower the better, but on the other side
(3) The required thickness from the strength of the member constituting the forefront of the device,
(4) The height of the locking part for stopping and supporting the lower end of the adhesive sheet,
(5) From the point of height etc.
Some height is required. It is necessary to select these points as a whole.
[0042]
The size of the reflecting surface is 30cm² ~ 500cm² Is preferred, more preferably 60 cm² ~ 100cm² It is.
[0043]
In the present invention, any capture unit that captures fleas attracted toward the light source by irradiation of light from the light source may be any one that can capture or kill the attracted fleas. For example, an adhesive sheet that can capture attracted fleas with adhesive force, a sheet that adsorbs electrostatically, an electric shock insecticidal device that can electrically kill attracted fleas, an insecticide-coated sheet, a container filled with water, etc. . Among these, an adhesive sheet is preferable.
[0044]
A conventional pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet can be used as a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet that can capture fleas with pressure-sensitive adhesive force.
This pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet can be provided on the sheet mounting portion of the apparatus by sticking, clamping, screwing, fitting, or the like from the upper part or the lower part. The pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet can be used any number of times while peeling off a plurality of layers as a double-sided pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet, or can be used while washing one or both surfaces, or both front and back surfaces can be used.
[0045]
In addition, in order to prevent children's fingers and pet feet from touching the adhesive sheet directly, and to prevent insects from entering the adhesive sheet, the adhesive sheet is covered with a lattice or the like. A member may be provided. The covering member such as a lattice is preferably made of a material that is transparent and does not obstruct the reflection of light from the adhesive surface (when it also serves as a reflecting surface), or a material that reflects the surface well. Also good. The covering member such as a lattice is preferably provided a little away from the pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet so that it can be removed, and when it becomes dirty, it can be removed and cleaned as appropriate. In addition, the covering member such as the lattice and the constituent members of the apparatus of the present invention may be treated with a water repellent, an oil repellent, an antistatic agent, and the like, thereby making it difficult to get dirt.
If a covering member such as a lattice is provided away from the adhesive sheet, the approaching flea can smoothly pass through the gap between the covering member and the adhesive sheet. Therefore, the capture efficiency of fleas approaching can be further improved.
[0046]
The pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet itself may be the above-described reflection surface, or may be provided separately from the reflection surface.
The pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet may be formed so that a coating film is formed on the upper surface of the sheet in advance or when the pressure-sensitive adhesive is used. When the pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet is provided separately from the reflecting surface, the surface of the coating film may be generally smooth or may have irregularities. As long as a flea can be captured, the shape of the adhesive surface is arbitrary and is not limited to a specific one. Moreover, any adhesive can be used as long as it can effectively capture fleas. The adhesive surface may be an adhesive surface by an adhesive spray or the like.
Examples of the pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet having an uneven surface include a three-dimensional mesh shape and a three-dimensional lattice shape. Such pressure-sensitive adhesive sheets include mesh-like or three-dimensional lattice-like sponges formed with a high foaming rate or mesh-like or three-dimensional lattice-like wire processed bodies, honeycomb-like materials (material paper, cardboard, resin, foam , Metal, rubber, sponge, etc.) can be produced by applying an adhesive to the entire surface by dipping treatment, spraying or the like to impart adhesiveness. Thereby, light transmittance is good and an adhesion location becomes large.
[0047]
Although the magnitude | size of an adhesive sheet is decided by the magnitude | size of the indoor chamber to be used, the capture efficiency of fleas, etc., 5 cm-10 cm x 7 cm-15 cm are preferable, for example.
[0048]
Moreover, in this invention, the case where the adhesive sheet as a capture part serves as the said reflective surface is preferable. This makes it possible to capture fleas with high efficiency regardless of the size of the pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet by utilizing the light from the light source and the reflected light, thereby reducing the area of the sheet. The flea capture device can be made compact, so that it can be easily carried outdoors and the exclusive area of the device can be reduced.
In this case, examples of the material that serves as both the reflective surface and the adhesive surface include those obtained by coating an adhesive having a high light transmittance and a low light absorption rate on a reflective plate having a high reflectance.
[0049]
When the reflective surface as described above is provided separately from the adhesive surface of the pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet, (1) the pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet is a light transmissive material, and a reflector is stacked under the sheet,
(2) On the adhesive sheet, a covering member having numerous holes or slits (this form includes a grid, stripe, mesh, etc.) that does not interfere with flea capture is provided. A form in which the surface of the covering member is a reflective surface,
(3) In addition to the adhesive sheet, a part of the device (such as the back of the bag provided on the upper part of the device main body or the light source) is a reflective surface, and
(4) A combination of these forms can be mentioned.
There may be a plurality of reflecting surfaces in the apparatus.
[0050]
  In carrying out the present invention,The deviceOther attracting means or insecticidal means may be provided together. Examples thereof include heating means such as a heater, carbon dioxide generator, means containing an attractant such as butyric acid and lactic acid, and the like. For example, as a means containing an attractant such as butyric acid or lactic acid, it can be installed in any place of the apparatus of the present invention. In particular, the attractant can be placed on, added to, or kneaded, applied, impregnated, sprayed, stuck, or printed on the adhesive material and / or sheet of the adhesive sheet.
[0051]
Further, if necessary, allethrin, resmethrin, permethrin, cypermethrin, cyhalothrin, cyfluthrin, fuenpropatrine, tralomethrin, cycloprotorin, fenvalerate, esfenvalerate, etofenprox, empentrin, plareslin, transfluthrin, phenothrin, Insect growth regulators such as ciphenothrin, or pyrethroid compounds including isomers, derivatives and analogs thereof, diflubenzuron, teflubenzuron, chlorfluazuron, buprofezin, phenoxycarb, metoprene, hydroprene, pyriproxyfen (IGR) ), Pyrimifosmethyl, diazinon, pyridafenthione, fenitrothion, chlorpyrifosmethyl, chlorpyrifos, dichlorvos, marathon, Organophosphorus compounds such as methoate, dimethylvinphos, salicione, trichlorfone, ethione, carbamate compounds such as carbaryl, metorcarb, isoprocarb, fenobucarb, propoxyl, xylylcarb, etiofencarb, benidiocarb, pirimicurve, carbosulfan, mesomil, oxamyl, etc. Examples include means for containing an insecticide. Specifically, the insecticide is directly or indirectly added to a part of the capture device of the present invention, the adhesive and / or the sheet of the adhesive sheet, or the insecticide is directly or diluted. Kneading, coating, impregnation, spraying, sticking, printing, and addition can be performed.
[0052]
The capture target in the present invention is a flea that lives indoors and outdoors, and is particularly suitable for capturing fleas released from pets such as cats and dogs kept indoors. Specific examples thereof include dog fleas, cat fleas, human fleas, keops mouse fleas, mouse fleas, mezzanine mice, mountain rats, European mouse fowls, and mouse fleas.
[0053]
An example of an apparatus suitable for practicing the present invention is shown in FIG. The main body 2 of the flea capturing device 1 includes a light source holding unit 3 and a holding unit 4 for an adhesive sheet (capturing unit). Light sources (high-brightness LEDs) 8 and 9 are attached to the light source holding unit 3, and the adhesive sheet holding unit is provided on the installation surface (floor surface or flea capture target region) in the light irradiation direction of the light sources 8 and 9. The adhesive sheet 5 accommodated in the upper part of 4 is arrange | positioned. The pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet 5 is inclined with respect to the light irradiation direction of the light sources 8 and 9 (inclination angle X °).
[0054]
An adhesive sheet 5 is accommodated in the adhesive sheet holding portion 4, and a lattice 6 is mounted above the sheet 5. In order to replace the adhesive sheet 5, the lattice 6 may be rotated around a line where the surface 7 and the lattice 6 intersect.
In FIG. 1, the adhesive sheet 5 also serves as a reflective surface.
[0055]
The light source holding unit 3 has a rectangular parallelepiped shape, and two light sources 8 and 9 are attached to a surface (capturing device face) 7 facing the adhesive sheet 5 and substantially upright with respect to the floor surface. Yes. Both the light sources 8 and 9 can be blue high-intensity LEDs. Inside the light source holder 3, a high-brightness LED substrate and a dry battery are accommodated.
[0056]
In this flea capture device 1, inclined surfaces 4a and 4b are provided on the outside of the surface of the adhesive sheet holding part 4 on which the adhesive sheet 5 is installed. An inclined surface 4a on the front side of the surface on which the adhesive sheet 5 is installed (on the side opposite to the light source holding unit 3 side) is an inclined surface (inclination angle) that is substantially parallel and substantially flush with the surface of the adhesive sheet 5 (reflection surface). X °), and protrudes forward from the front end of the pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet 5 by 0.5 to 2 cm (projection amount F). The height of the point A at the front end of the inclined surface 4a is 2 to 3 mm. The inclined surface 4b on the side of the surface on which the adhesive sheet 5 is installed is inclined at an inclination angle Y ° (for example, 15 ° to 70 °) larger than the inclination angle X °, and at the end of the inclined surface 4b. Like the point A, the height is 2 to 3 mm.
[0057]
And the adhesive sheet holding part 4 and the part below the light sources (high-brightness LEDs) 8 and 9 of the light source holding part 3 are made transparent or translucent so that the light from the light sources 8 and 9 is transmitted. . That is, the surface adjacent to or close to the installation surface of the device 1 is made of a light transmissive member.
Therefore, except for the rear side of the light source holding unit 3, the light from the light sources 8 and 9 spreads around the device 1 so that no shadow is formed, so that a flea approaching the device 1 enters the shadow and enters the light source 8. , 9 will not lose sight. Then, the chisel moves (climbs) on the inclined surfaces 4 a and 4 b toward the light sources 8 and 9 and approaches toward the adhesive sheet 5.
The adhesive sheet holding part 4 and the parts below the light sources (high brightness LEDs) 8 and 9 of the light source holding part 3 can be integrally formed from a transparent or translucent resin or the like, but are not related to the attraction route. A portion on the rear side of the light source holding portion 3 that is a portion may be formed of an opaque member.
[0058]
The inclined surfaces 4a and 4b are preferably non-slip surfaces that can smoothly climb without fleas slipping. For example, the inclined surfaces 4a and 4b can be made to be uneven surfaces by embossing or line drawing. When the inclined surfaces 4a and 4b are made of a resin, a rubber system may be kneaded with polypropylene, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polystyrene or the like, or a non-slip agent may be applied to the surface by coating or spraying.
[0059]
On the adhesive sheet 5, a lattice 6 is provided with a gap S therebetween. Both sides of the front end portion of the lattice 6 are supported by support pieces 4c. Both sides of the rear end portion (end portion on the light source holding portion 3 side) of the grid 6 are pivotally supported by the pivotal support pieces 4d. A gap S through which fleas can pass is formed between the pair of support pieces 4c and between the support piece 4c and the shaft support piece 4d. That is, the gap S is formed along three sides excluding the side of the adhesive sheet 5 on the light source holding unit 3 side.
The lattice 6 is provided with an opening 6a that prevents interference with the flange 10 when the lattice 6 is opened.
[0060]
The portions above the light sources 8 and 9 of the light source holding unit 3 are colored. For example, it can be colored blue to purple. In addition, above the light sources 8 and 9, similarly colored ridges 10 are provided. The flange 10 has a configuration in which a dome portion 10a protruding upward is provided at a predetermined position of the flat plate portion 10b. The light sources 8 and 9 are disposed below the lower surface of the flat plate portion 10b. The dome portion 10 a is disposed immediately above the light sources 8 and 9. When such a dome portion 10a was provided, flea capture efficiency was improved.
[0061]
FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of the device 1 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the flat plate portion 10 b of the flange 10 protrudes from the front surface 7 of the light source holding unit 3 by about 1 to 3 cm substantially in parallel to the installation surface of the apparatus 1.
Here, the part above the light source 9 of the light source holding part 3 is a detachable lid part 3a. The lid portion 3a includes a locking portion (locking claw) 3b for locking the light source holding portion 3 to the lid portion 3a.
[0062]
The terminals of the light source 9 extend parallel to the electronic component board (circuit board) 34 and are arranged on the board surface, and are directly connected to the board 34. The direction of the optical axis of the light source 9 can be parallel to the installation surface of the apparatus 1. As indicated by an angle range Z in the figure, the optical axis can be tilted in a range of, for example, −45 ° to 0 ° with respect to a direction parallel to the installation surface. Here, the downward direction is negative with respect to the direction parallel to the installation surface.
The distance L between the light source 9 and the front end of the pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet 5 in the direction parallel to the installation surface of the apparatus 1 can be set to, for example, 1 to 15 cm, more preferably 5 to 10 cm. Moreover, the height H from the rear end (point closest to the light source 9) to the light source 9 of the adhesive sheet 5 can be 0.5-3 cm, for example.
[0063]
FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the device 1 of FIG. Here, the illustration of the lid is omitted. As shown in FIG. 3, terminals 36 and 37 for electrical connection with a dry battery 32 (see FIG. 2) as a power source are provided on both ends of the substrate 34. The terminals 36 and 37 extend downward from the substrate 34, and coil portions (biasing portions) 36 a and 37 a that are in contact with the terminals of the dry battery 32 are provided at the tips thereof.
Insertion holes 36b and 37b are provided on the upper surface of the portion (base part) 3b below the light source holding part excluding the cover part. By inserting the coil portions 36a and 37a provided at the tips of the terminals 36 and 37 of the board 34 into the insertion holes 36b and 37b, the coil portions 36a and 37a can be electrically connected to a dry battery mounted in the base portion 3b. And the substrate 34 can be fixed to the base 3b.
The assembly property of the apparatus 1 is improved by making the substrate 34 as described above and making the lid 3a (see FIG. 2) detachable. Moreover, the apparatus 1 is compact.
[0064]
Next, an example of the capture means provided with the adhesive sheet 5 will be described based on FIG. As shown in FIG. 4A, the capture means 45 includes a rectangular capture plate 46 provided with the adhesive sheet 5 and a cover plate 47 foldably connected to one side of the capture plate 46. Yes. Initially, the adhesive sheet 5 provided on the capture plate 46 is covered with the release paper 5a. The catch plate 46 is provided with a knob 48.
As shown in FIG. 4B, in use, the cover plate 47 is folded and overlapped on the surface of the capture plate 46 opposite to the surface on which the adhesive sheet 5 is provided, and the capture plate is gripped while gripping the knob 48. The release paper 5 a is peeled off from 46 to expose the adhesive sheet 5. In this state, the capturing means 45 is set in the flea capturing device 1 as shown in FIG.
When a large number of fleas are captured on the adhesive sheet 5, the capturing means 45 is removed from the flea capturing device 1 and discarded. At this time, as shown in FIG. 4C, the cover plate 47 is folded back and the cover plate 47 is overlaid on the adhesive sheet 5. By doing so, the adhesive sheet 5 can be prevented from sticking to a container such as a trash can. In addition, the caught fleas can be covered and cleaned.
[0065]
FIG. 5 is a top view of the capture plate 46. In the pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet 5, the central portion of the sheet surface is a pressure-sensitive adhesive portion 5b, and the peripheral edge portion is a peeling portion 5c having no adhesiveness. And the corrugated (arabesque pattern) unevenness | corrugation is provided in the whole surface of the adhesive sheet 5, ie, both the adhesion part 5b and the peeling part 5c.
The reflected light reflected by the surface of the pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet 5 is easy on the eyes.
[0066]
FIG. 6 is a side view showing another example of an apparatus suitable for carrying out the present invention. In this flea capturing device 11, the light from the light source 18 and the reflected light from the reflecting surface 15 are reflected in the 360 ° direction, and fleas are attracted from the 360 ° direction.
The flea capturing device 11 includes a substantially frustoconical adhesive sheet holding part 14 and a cylindrical light source holding part 13.
A pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet 15 is accommodated on the inclined surface of the pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet holding portion 14, and a radial lattice 16 is mounted thereon. Here, the adhesive sheet 15 also serves as a reflective surface. The pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet holder 14 is transparent or translucent so that the light from the light source 18 is transmitted.
FIG. 7 is a top view of the flea capturing device 11 of FIG. Four light sources 18 are provided at equal intervals on the side surface 17 around the cylindrical light source holder 13.
[0067]
Moreover, as shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. 6 above, in addition to arranging the light source above the adhesive sheet, it is possible to arrange the light source in another place. For example, referring to FIG. 2, in addition to the light source 9, a light source that illuminates the transparent adhesive surface and brightens the front can be disposed inside the apparatus near the lower end A ′ of the adhesive sheet.
[0068]
【Example】
Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail by way of examples. In addition, this invention is not limited to a following example.
The fleas of Examples 1 to 3 and Comparative Example described in detail below are placed at one end in a wooden container 50 in a dark condition with the room shown in FIG. 8 (a rectangular parallelepiped shape having a width of 28 cm, a height of 29 cm and a total length of 90 cm). A capture device was installed, and the cat flea was released in the range of 0 to 5 cm at the other end in the wooden container 50. The light sources of Examples 1 to 3 were blinked. After releasing the cat flea, a black lid was placed on the wooden container 50 so that there was no gap, and the distribution and capture status of fleas were investigated intermittently (10, 20, 30 minutes) over time.
The cat flea situation investigation utilized the behavior that the cat flea movement stopped completely when the room lighting was turned on during the investigation. After the survey was completed, the test was restarted with the lights turned off again (the time required for the survey was not included in the elapsed time). The cat flea was 2-3 days old. The survey results are shown in Table 1.
<Example 1>
The embodiment shown in FIG. 1 uses a green high-intensity LED (directivity of 15 degrees) and a white high-intensity LED (directivity of 15 degrees) as light sources. The adhesive sheet holding part is translucent, and the adhesive sheet surface is flat (unevenness is not formed).
<Example 2>
The embodiment shown in FIG. 1 uses a green high-intensity LED (directivity of 15 degrees) and a white high-intensity LED (directivity of 15 degrees) as light sources. The pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet holding part is translucent, and the surface of the pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet is uneven.
<Example 3>
1. The embodiment shown in FIG. 1, which uses two blue high-intensity LEDs (directivity of 15 degrees) as a light source. The adhesive sheet holding part is translucent, and the surface of the adhesive sheet is uneven.
<Comparative example>
The external appearance is the same as that shown in FIG. 1, but the adhesive sheet holding part is opaque and a shadow is formed around the device. The pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet has a flat surface and uses a green high-intensity LED (directivity of 15 degrees) and a white high-intensity LED (directivity of 15 degrees) as a light source.
[0069]
[Table 1]

[0070]
As is clear from the results in Table 1, Examples 1 to 3 of the present invention have a higher capture effect than the conventional one (Comparative Example).
In Table 1, “on the device” means a flea that is placed on the device but is not captured by the adhesive sheet at that time, and “capture” means a flea that is captured by the adhesive sheet. .
[0071]
When Example 1 and Example 2 of Table 1 are compared, it turns out that the capture effect can be improved more by providing unevenness | corrugation in the adhesive sheet surface.
When Example 2 and Example 3 in Table 1 are compared, it can be seen that when a plurality of (two) light sources are used, the attracting and capturing effect is higher when the same color is used than when the different color is used.
[0072]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, fleas derived from animals such as dogs and cats can be attracted effectively, and fleas attracted thereby can be captured effectively.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a flea capturing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of the flea capturing device of FIG.
FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the flea capturing device of FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a capturing unit.
5 is a top view of a capturing part in the capturing means of FIG. 4. FIG.
FIG. 6 is a side view of a flea capture device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a top view of the flea capture device of FIG. 6. FIG.
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a test apparatus.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Flea capture device
2 body
3 Light source holder
4 Adhesive sheet holder (capturing part holder)
5 Adhesive sheet (capture part)
6 lattice
8,9 Light source

Claims (2)

In a flea capture device comprising a light source that emits attracting light of a wavelength at which fleas are attracted, a capture unit that captures fleas, and a holding unit that holds the light source and the capture unit ,
By making the holding part transparent or translucent, the attracting light from the light source passes through the holding part and reaches the periphery of the holding part . The pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet used as a catching part of the flea capturing device according to claim 1 , wherein unevenness causing a difference in height is formed on the surface of the ground contact position of the plurality of fleas. .

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