RU187420U1 - Formicaria module - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model relates to devices for breeding and keeping insects and can be used to create a multi-module arbitrary ant farm. Due to the fact that the formicaria module has the shape of a polygon, in the sides of which holes for connection elements are made, it becomes possible to create an arbitrary formicaria from several modules. Due to the fact that the cross-sectional area of the connection element is not more than half the cross-sectional area of the module wall, it becomes possible to separate the modules according to the microclimate.

Description

The utility model relates to devices for breeding and keeping insects and can be used to create a multi-module arbitrary ant farm.

From the resource http://4ants.ru/product/gipso-akrilovyy-formikariy-belyy-dom a prefabricated formicaria is known which has continuous outer panels and an inner layer fixed between the outer panels and forming cavities.

From patent No. US 6105535 A a tank for breeding ants is known, which is made of plastic, has partitions, as well as a transparent cover and interchangeable covers for this cover.

Modular aquariums are known from the resource http://www.octopusstudios.com/aquagallery.htm, in which water tanks are connected by transparent tubes.

The closest analogue is the well-known from the resource http://antplanet.ru/catalog/view/54 a way to expand the living space for ants by combining farms through tubes.

The purpose of the utility model is to ensure the modularity of formicaria.

The goal is achieved due to the design of the modules and the interconnections of the modules. The projection formicaria module has the shape of a polygon and is formed by plates. In the sides, which are flat, there are vertical holes with grooves. The connection element includes a tube and adapters, the latter being fixed at the ends of the tube. The adapter has the shape of a plate with a thickness corresponding to the width of the grooves in the openings of the module walls. The adapter also has an opening into which the tube is inserted. To ensure a tight tube attachment, this hole has spikes directed toward the center of the hole. The tube of the connection element has a cross-sectional area of not more than half the area of the plate on the side of the module. Due to this, it is possible to separate the connected modules according to the microclimate. In general, due to the modular design, it is simplified both the creation of arbitrary formicaria with modules for various purposes, and the cleaning of formicaria, which can be performed in various modules independently.

Implementation of a utility model.

The formicaria module is made, for example, of acrylic plates fixed to each other. The upper and lower plates are solid and are the bottom and cover of the module, respectively. The intermediate plates are not continuous, and when fixed to each other, they form a cavity. The module in the projection has the shape of a polygon, and in the sides, which are flat, there are vertical holes with grooves. The connection element can also be made of acrylic, and includes a tube and adapters, the latter being fixed at the ends of the tube. The adapter has the shape of a plate with a thickness corresponding to the width of the grooves in the openings of the module walls. The adapter also has an opening into which the tube is inserted. To ensure a tight tube attachment, this hole has spikes directed toward the center of the hole.

The modules are interconnected as follows: the adapters of the connection elements are inserted into the grooves on the sides of the modules. Thus, the modules are interconnected by means of tubes. The openings on the sides that are not used for communicating the modules are closed with solid plugs, repeating in shape the adapter of the connection element.

Description of drawings

Figure 1 shows the plates from which the formicaria module is assembled. From left to right, plates from bottom to top. 1 - hole in the side of the module with grooves.

Figure 2 shows the connection element adapter. 1 - hole with spikes for mounting the tube.

Claims (1)

The formicaria module, including a box of plates and a connection element, characterized in that the projection formicaria module has a polygon shape formed by the plates, vertical holes with grooves are made in the plates of the sides, which are flat, wherein the connection element includes a tube and adapters, the latter being fixed at the ends of the tube and in the form of a plate with a thickness corresponding to the width of the grooves in the holes of the sides of the module, the adapter also has an opening into which BSA, and to ensure a tight mounting of the tube has studs this opening directed towards the center of the hole, the tube having a sectional area no more than half the area of the plate side of the module.

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