WO2000019810A1 - Device for preventing fowl-like birds from feather pecking one another, in particular pheasants or partridges - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a device for preventing the pecking of gallinacea between them, in particular in pheasant or partridge farming.
- the device in question is of the type of those which comprise a part having two branches connected to each other at one of their ends by a cross-member, the two branches coming to be placed on each side of the spout, each branch comprising inside, towards the rear, a projecting hooking stud suitable for being engaged in a nostril of the gallinaceous, without crossing the nasal septum, and, farther forward than the stud, a transverse retaining means suitable for being engaged between the two parts of the spout.
- the installation of such devices on the beak of a gallinaceous is relatively delicate and takes time. Since a farm can include several thousand, even several tens of thousands of subjects, it is understandable that the time required to install such devices on all of the subjects is a major concern.
- the object of the invention is, above all, to provide a device of the kind defined above which, while preserving the integrity of the gallinaceous, by avoiding injury to its nasal septum, that is to say a simple and rapid installation while ensuring effective fixing, advantageously adjustable.
- a device for preventing the pecking of gallinaceous between them is characterized in that the transverse retaining means is arranged to leave the free branches to move away from each other at its level when the device is put in place, and that an unlockable closing means is provided in an area of the branches remote from the cross-member to allow the branches to move away from one another during the setting in place, and block these branches relative to each other when the device is in place.
- the crosspiece connecting the branches has a curved shape, substantially i-cylindrical convex outward, and is located in front of the spout when the device is in place, the unlockable closing means being located behind the crosspiece.
- the branches preferably have an increasing height from the crosspiece to the closure means; in particular each branch can be limited by a convex lower edge towards the outside.
- the unlockable closure means may be located at the rear end of the branches, and may be separate from the transverse retaining means.
- the unlockable closing means also constitutes the transverse retaining means suitable for being engaged between the two parts of the spout, and is located between the front crossmember and the latching pins.
- the cross member can be located at the rear of the device, while the closing means is located towards the front end.
- the two attachment studs are independent of each other, integral with their respective branch, and produced in one piece with.
- the transverse retaining means may present a solution of continuity.
- the transverse retaining means may comprise two pins projecting inwards, integral with each of the branches, independent from one another.
- the nipples and pins are preferably connected to the branches by a fillet forming a base of larger diameter to ensure effective embedding.
- the pins and pins are advantageously inclined forward to brace against one of a tensile force exerted on the device.
- the closure means may comprise, on one side, a finger integral with a branch and projecting inward, this finger comprising a bulge capable of snapping into a housing provided in the other branch.
- a stiffening veil is provided along the finger, towards the outside.
- the housing can be constituted by a hole.
- This hole can be delimited by a completely closed outline.
- the outline of the hole has an opening opening to the outside.
- the bulge provided on the finger can be spherical or partially spherical, cylindrical, or frustoconical.
- the closure means is arranged to allow an adjustable spacing of the two branches.
- this finger may include several bulges spaced apart in the direction of the geometric axis of this finger, for a snap in the housing provided in the other branch.
- the closure means may comprise a strap, provided with notches, engaged in an opening provided at the end of each of the branches.
- the device is preferably made of plastic, and molded in one piece.
- An implementation tool can be provided.
- Figure 1 of these drawings shows a device according to the invention, seen in section along line I-I of Figure 2.
- Figure 2 is a top view of the device, in the closed position.
- Figure 3 is an elevational view, on a reduced scale, of the device installed on the beak of a gallinaceous.
- Figure 4 is a view along line IV-IV of Fig.3 of the device installed on the spout.
- Figure 5 is a perspective view of the open device, on a larger scale.
- Figure 6 is an elevational view of a variant of the device.
- Figure 7 is a top view of the variant of Fig.6, in the locked position.
- Figure 8 is a top view of the variant of Fig.6, in the unlocked position.
- Figure 9 is an elevational view, on a smaller scale, of the variant of Figs. 6 to 8 installed on the beak of a gallinaceous.
- Figure 10 shows on a larger scale a finger for the closure means of the device.
- Figure 11 shows, on a larger scale, the housing of the closure means.
- Figures 12 and 13 show, similarly to Figure 10, alternative embodiments of the finger.
- Figures 14 and 15 show, similarly to the
- Figure 16 is a section along line XVI- XVI of Figure 17 of another variant of the device of the invention, on a smaller scale.
- Figure 17, finally, is a top view of the device of Fig.16 in the open position.
- a device 1 intended to prevent the pecking of the gallinaceous between them. More particularly, the device 1 is intended for pheasants or partridges of breeding which tend, under the conditions of confinement created by a breeding, to attack with pecks.
- the device 1 comprises a part 2 which, seen from above as in FIG. 2, has substantially the shape of a clamp.
- This part 2 comprises two branches 3, 4 connected to each other at the front by a cross-member 5 which is placed in front of the tip of the spout as visible in FIG. 3.
- This cross-member 5 is advantageously semi-cylindrical convex towards the front.
- This shape of the crosspiece 5 reduces the risk of the device 1 catching on a screen.
- the angle of the lower edge of the cross is advantageously cut down in a rounded 5a (Fig.l) also helping to reduce the risk of snagging.
- the semi-cylindrical shape of the cross-member 5 is also favorable for elastic opening and closing by bending of the branches 3,4.
- the two branches 3 and 4 are placed on each side of the spout B as visible in FIG. 3 and 4. These branches have a shape intended to cover laterally, at least in part, the spout B. The shape is enough elongated so that the crosspiece 5 is located in front of the tip of the spout.
- Each branch 3, 4 is constituted by a kind of plate located in a substantially vertical plane when the device is in place on the spout.
- the cross 5 connects the front ends of the branches 3 and 4.
- Each branch is limited by a lower edge 3a, 4a convex towards the rear and downwards, and by a rectilinear inclined rear upper edge 3b, 4b rising towards the 'back.
- the convex edge 3a, 4a contributes to increasing the lateral surface of the branch, reduces the risks of catching on a screen, and facilitates the release in the event of catching on the screen.
- Each branch 3,4 has inside, towards the rear, a hooking stud 6, 7 projecting, suitable for being engaged, respectively, in the right nostril 8 and the left nostril 9 of the gallinaceous, without crossing the nasal septum 10 summarily shown in FIG. 4.
- Each stud 6, 7 is integral with the respective branch 3, 4, and in one piece with.
- the nipples may have a conical shape with a rounded top facing inwards.
- the base of the nipples 6,7 is reinforced by a leave 6a, 7a on the internal face of the wall 3,4 to improve the embedding of the nipple.
- the device 1 comprises, further forward than the pins 6, 7, a retaining means R suitable for being engaged between the upper part and the lower part of the spout B.
- the retaining means R is arranged to leave the branches 3 and 4 free to move away from one another at its level when the device 1 is put in place. In other words, the retaining means R does not establish not a rigid connection between the branches 3 and 4 at the time of the installation of the device 1 on the spout B. In particular, the means R presents a solution of continuity between the branches 3 and 4.
- the means R can comprise two pins 11, 12 projecting towards the interior, integral with each of the branches, independent of each other.
- the base of the pins 11, 12 is reinforced by a leave 11a, 12a on the internal face of the wall 3,4 to improve the embedding of the pins.
- the pins 6,7 and pins 11,12 are advantageously inclined forwards to brace against one of a tensile force exerted on the device.
- the lengths of the nipples 6,7 and the pins 11,12 are determined so that the facing ends are separated by as small an interval as possible, avoiding any risk of injury to the bird.
- the device 1 comprises, towards the rear end of the branches 3, 4 remote from the cross-member 5, a closing means F for locking the branches relative to one another when the device 1 is in place.
- the closing means F is then located behind, above the rear part of the spout.
- This closing means F comprises, on one side, a finger 13 secured to the end of a branch, for example of the branch 4 and projecting inwards.
- the embedding of the finger 13 on the branch 4 is reinforced by a web, or a blade, of stiffening V located substantially in a diametrical plane of the finger 13 and projecting rearward. This veil is in one piece with the finger 13 and the branch 4.
- the finger 13 is cylindrical as a whole and comprises, towards its end remote from the branch 3, an annular groove 14, of diameter less than the finger 13, followed by a bulge hemispherical 15 with a diameter greater than that of a housing 16 provided towards the rear of the other branch 3.
- the diameter of the finger 13 is also greater than the diameter of the housing 16.
- the device is closed by pushing the bulge 15 through the housing 16 to engage the groove 14 in this housing.
- the housing 16, as seen on a larger scale in FIG. 11, is constituted by a circular hole whose contour is completely closed in the embodiment of Fig.5 and Fig. 11.
- the diameter of the hole 16 is chosen to be less than the diameter of the bulged end 15 so that it is possible, by exerting a reasonable pressure, to make the hole 16 pass through the bulged end by elastic deformation to accommodate the groove 14 in the hole.
- the device 1 is advantageously made of rigid plastic or semi-rigid molded material, for example PVC or polyethylene.
- the device 1 can be molded in one piece, in the open configuration illustrated in FIG. 5. Use and installation of the device
- the device 1, in the open position, is placed around the spout B with the cross-member 5 located towards the front and in a way forming a bumper.
- the device 1 is closed by bringing the branches 3 and 4 together and elastic bending of the cross-member 5.
- the pins 6, 7 are engaged in the nostrils of the pheasant, while the pins 11, 12 are engaged in the beak B, between the part upper and lower part of this beak.
- the locking of the system on the spout B is obtained with the closing means F, located at the top at the rear of the spout, by bringing the ends of the branches 3 and 4 distant from the cross-member 5, so that the groove 14 comes s 'snap into housing 16.
- the device 1 can be dismantled, when it is no longer necessary, and be reused.
- a tool in the form of a special clamp, can be provided for the installation and removal of the device 1 on the beak of the bird.
- Figures 6 to 9 show an advantageous alternative embodiment of the device 1 of Figs. 1 to 5.
- the unlockable closing means F also constitutes the transverse retaining means R suitable for being engaged between the two parts of the spout.
- the means F and R are therefore confused.
- the finger 13 'of the closing means F is located behind the cross-member 5, but in front of the studs 6, 7 which are located at the rear end of the device, or in the vicinity of this rear end.
- the housing 16 ' is formed by a circular hole with a closed contour, provided in the branch 4'.
- the branches 3 ', 4' are limited by a lower edge such that 3 'has an angle shape, convex towards the outside.
- the finger 13 ′ of the device (in the open configuration according to FIG. 8) is engaged between the two parts of the spout B.
- the branches 3 ', 4' are then brought together so as to introduce the pins 6 and 7 into the nostrils of the gallinaceous, then to ensure the locking of the device by snap-fastening of the groove 14 'in the housing 16 '.
- Figs. 6 to 9 The variant of Figs. 6 to 9 is simplified by the fact that the finger 13 'combined with the housing 16' provides two functions namely that of closing (finger 13 and housing 16 of Figs.l to 5) and that of retention (pins 11.12 of Figs. 1 to 5).
- FIG. 10 shows an alternative embodiment of the finger 13a which is provided with a substantially spherical bulge 17.
- the device is closed in a manner similar to that described above by engaging the groove 14a in the housing 16.
- Figure 12 illustrates another alternative embodiment 13b of the finger.
- Three grooves 14a, 14b, 14c, similar to the groove 14 in FIG. 5, are distributed in the axial direction of the finger 13b, being limited at one end by the spherical bulge 18a, at another end by the base 18d of the finger 13b and, between them, by bulges 18b, 18c in the form of spherical areas.
- the finger 13b makes it possible to adjust the gap between the branches 3 and 4 in the closed position by engaging, as desired, one of the grooves 14a, 14b, 14c in the housing 16, according to the dimensions and the configuration of the spout B of the pheasant.
- FIG. 13 illustrates another alternative embodiment 13c of the closing finger with a substantially cylindrical bulge 19, of diameter greater than that of the part 14d which is connected thereto by a frustoconical part 14e of increasing diameter in the direction of the bulge 19.
- the housing 16a may consist of a circular hole, the outline of which has an opening 20 opening downwards.
- the hole 16a has a diameter slightly greater than that of the part 14d.
- the hole 16a has a diameter of 2.5 mm while the part 14d has a 2 mm diameter.
- the part 14e at its largest base located against the bulge 19 has a diameter equal to that of the hole 16a.
- the diameter of the bulge 19, for example equal to 4 mm for the embodiment considered, is much greater than the diameter of the hole 16a.
- the opening 20 has a width less than the diameter of the hole 16a and is delimited by two edges separated by a distance just equal, or slightly less, to the diameter of the part 14d.
- Figure 15 illustrates another alternative embodiment of the housing 16b constituted by a hole communicating with the outside through an opening 20 directed towards the front, or towards the rear in the case of Fig.5.
- Figures 16 and 17 show another alternative embodiment of the device 1 of Figs 1 to 5.
- the branches 103, 104 are connected, at their rear end, by a straight cross-member 105.
- the closing means F is located at the front end of the branches, and comprises a housing constituted by a hole 16a, shown on a large scale in FIG. 14.
- the finger 13c similar to that of FIG. 13 is secured to the end of the branch 104.
- the device is shown in the open position in FIG. 17.
- the device 1 according to the invention is simple to set up since all the elements of the device are linked together.
- the branches can be sufficiently spaced to introduce the pins 6, 7 into the nostrils of the gallinaceous and the pins 11, 12 or the finger 13 'between the two parts of the beak. Locking is obtained quickly by bringing the branches 3, 4 together; 3 ', 4'; 103, 104 and latching of the closing means F.
- the device 1 can be molded in one piece, the manufacturing operations are simplified.
- This device is relatively space-saving and best matches the shape of the spout so that the risks of the device being hooked in place, in particular in a grid or on an obstacle, are reduced.
- the transverse retaining means R instead of being constituted by two independent pins 11, 12, could comprise two holes provided respectively in each branch 3, 4 facing each other, and a sliding rod passing through these holes and establishing a connection between branches 3 and 4 only when the device is in place.
- the closing means F could comprise, at each end of the branches remote from the cross-member, an opening, for example with a substantially rectangular section.
- a notched strap of the kind used in plastic collars for fixing electrical conduits, would pass through each opening. A possibility of adjusting the closure would thus be obtained.
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The invention concerns a device, in particular for pheasants and partridges, comprising a piece with two branches (3, 4) interconnected by a crosspiece (5), which is urged to be located in front of the beak while the two branches are urged to be positioned on either side of the beak. Each branch comprises on the inside, a projecting fastening lug (6, 7) capable of being engaged in a nostril of the fowl, and further in front, transverse retaining means (R) capable of being engaged between the two parts of the beak. The transverse retaining means (R) are arranged to leave the branches (3, 4) free to be spaced at its own level when the device is set, and closing means (F) capable of being unlocked are provided in a zone of the branches further away from the crosspiece (5).
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DISPOSITIF POUR EMPECHER LE PICAGE DES GALLINACES ENTRE EUX, EN PARTICULIER DANS LES ELEVAGES DE FAISANS OU DE PERDREAUX.DEVICE FOR PREVENTING THE PICKING OF GALLINACS BETWEEN THEM, PARTICULARLY IN THE BREEDING OF PHEASANTS OR PERDREAUX.
L'invention est relative à un dispositif pour empêcher le picage des gallinacés entre eux, en particulier dans les élevages de faisans ou de perdreaux.The invention relates to a device for preventing the pecking of gallinacea between them, in particular in pheasant or partridge farming.
Le dispositif visé est du genre de ceux qui comprennent une pièce ayant deux branches reliées entre elles à une de leurs extrémités par une traverse, les deux branches venant se placer de chaque côté du bec, chaque branche comportant à l'intérieur, vers l'arrière, un téton d'accrochage en saillie propre à être engagé dans une narine du gallinacé, sans traverser la cloison nasale, et, plus en avant que le téton, un moyen de retenue transversal propre à être engagé entre les deux parties du bec .The device in question is of the type of those which comprise a part having two branches connected to each other at one of their ends by a cross-member, the two branches coming to be placed on each side of the spout, each branch comprising inside, towards the rear, a projecting hooking stud suitable for being engaged in a nostril of the gallinaceous, without crossing the nasal septum, and, farther forward than the stud, a transverse retaining means suitable for being engaged between the two parts of the spout.
On sait que les gallinacés , notamment les faisans ou les perdreaux, confinés dans un élevage ont tendance à s'attaquer du bec férocement et peuvent se blesser et même se détruire.We know that gallinaceous animals, especially pheasants or partridges, confined to a farm tend to attack the beak fiercely and can injure themselves and even destroy themselves.
Différents dispositifs de protection ont été proposés, dont certains nécessitent, pour leur fixation, une broche ou harpon qui traverse la paroi nasale du gallinacé, provoquant une lésion.Various protective devices have been proposed, some of which require, for their attachment, a spindle or harpoon which crosses the nasal wall of the gallinaceous, causing a lesion.
D'autres dispositifs, du genre visé, permettent une fixation sans avoir à traverser la cloison nasale, grâce aux tétons introduits de chaque côté dans les narines du gallinacé. Un dispositif de ce genre est montré, par exemple, par FR-A-2 732 860.Other devices, of the targeted type, allow fixation without having to pass through the nasal septum, thanks to the nipples introduced on each side into the nostrils of the gallinaceous. One such device is shown, for example, by FR-A-2,732,860.
La mise en place de tels dispositifs sur le bec d'un gallinacé est relativement délicate et prend du temps. Un élevage pouvant comporter plusieurs milliers, voire plusieurs dizaines de milliers de sujets, on conçoit que le temps nécessaire à la pose de tels dispositifs sur l'ensemble des sujets est une préoccupation majeure.
L'invention a pour but, surtout, de fournir un dispositif du genre défini précédemment qui, tout en préservant l'intégrité du gallinacé, en évitant une lésion de sa cloison nasale, soit d'une mise en place simple et rapide tout en assurant une fixation efficace, avantageusement réglable.The installation of such devices on the beak of a gallinaceous is relatively delicate and takes time. Since a farm can include several thousand, even several tens of thousands of subjects, it is understandable that the time required to install such devices on all of the subjects is a major concern. The object of the invention is, above all, to provide a device of the kind defined above which, while preserving the integrity of the gallinaceous, by avoiding injury to its nasal septum, that is to say a simple and rapid installation while ensuring effective fixing, advantageously adjustable.
Il est en outre souhaitable qu'un tel dispositif soit d'une fabrication simple et économique, et puisse être réutilisé le cas échéant. Selon l'invention, un dispositif pour empêcher le picage des gallinacés entre eux, du genre défini précédemment, est caractérisé par le fait que le moyen de retenue transversal est agencé pour laisser les branches libres de s'écarter l'une de l'autre à son niveau lors de la mise en place du dispositif, et qu'un moyen de fermeture déverrouillable est prévu dans une zone des branches éloignée de la traverse pour permettre aux branches de s'écarter l'une de l'autre lors de la mise en place, et bloquer ces branches l'une par rapport à l'autre lorsque le dispositif est en place.It is further desirable that such a device is simple and economical to manufacture, and can be reused if necessary. According to the invention, a device for preventing the pecking of gallinaceous between them, of the kind defined above, is characterized in that the transverse retaining means is arranged to leave the free branches to move away from each other at its level when the device is put in place, and that an unlockable closing means is provided in an area of the branches remote from the cross-member to allow the branches to move away from one another during the setting in place, and block these branches relative to each other when the device is in place.
Avantageusement, la traverse reliant les branches a une forme incurvée, sensiblement se i- cylindrique convexe vers l'extérieur, et est située en avant du bec lorsque le dispositif est en place, le moyen de fermeture déverrouillable étant situé en arrière de la traverse.Advantageously, the crosspiece connecting the branches has a curved shape, substantially i-cylindrical convex outward, and is located in front of the spout when the device is in place, the unlockable closing means being located behind the crosspiece.
Les branches ont de préférence une hauteur croissante de la traverse vers le moyen de fermeture ; en particulier chaque branche peut être limitée par un bord inférieur convexe vers l'extérieur. Le moyen de fermeture déverrouillable peut être situé à 1" extrémité arrière des branches, et être distinct du moyen de retenue transversal.The branches preferably have an increasing height from the crosspiece to the closure means; in particular each branch can be limited by a convex lower edge towards the outside. The unlockable closure means may be located at the rear end of the branches, and may be separate from the transverse retaining means.
Selon une variante, le moyen de fermeture déverrouillable constitue également le moyen de retenue transversal propre à être engagé entre les deux parties du bec, et est situé entre la traverse avant et les tétons d'accrochage.
Selon une autre variante , la traverse peut se trouver à l'arrière du dispositif, tandis que le moyen de fermeture se trouve vers l'extrémité avant.According to a variant, the unlockable closing means also constitutes the transverse retaining means suitable for being engaged between the two parts of the spout, and is located between the front crossmember and the latching pins. According to another variant, the cross member can be located at the rear of the device, while the closing means is located towards the front end.
Les deux tétons d'accrochage sont indépendants l'un de l'autre, solidaires de leur branche respective, et réalisés d'une seule pièce avec.The two attachment studs are independent of each other, integral with their respective branch, and produced in one piece with.
Le moyen de retenue transversal peut présenter une solution de continuité. Le moyen de retenue transversal peut comprendre deux pions en saillie vers l'intérieur, solidaires de chacune des branches, indépendants 1 ' un de 1 ' autre .The transverse retaining means may present a solution of continuity. The transverse retaining means may comprise two pins projecting inwards, integral with each of the branches, independent from one another.
Les tétons et pions se raccordent aux branches de préférence par un congé formant une base de plus fort diamètre pour assurer un encastrement efficace. Les tétons et pions sont avantageusement inclinés vers l'avant pour s 'arc-bouter à 1 ' encontre d'un effort de traction exercé sur le dispositif.The nipples and pins are preferably connected to the branches by a fillet forming a base of larger diameter to ensure effective embedding. The pins and pins are advantageously inclined forward to brace against one of a tensile force exerted on the device.
Le moyen de fermeture peut comprendre, d'un côté, un doigt solidaire d'une branche et en saillie vers l'intérieur, ce doigt comportant un renflement propre à s ' encliqueter dans un logement prévu dans l'autre branche .The closure means may comprise, on one side, a finger integral with a branch and projecting inward, this finger comprising a bulge capable of snapping into a housing provided in the other branch.
Avantageusement un voile de raidissement est prévu le long du doigt, vers l'extérieur. Le logement peut être constitué par un trou.Advantageously, a stiffening veil is provided along the finger, towards the outside. The housing can be constituted by a hole.
Ce trou peut être délimité par un contour entièrement fermé. En variante, le contour du trou comporte une ouverture débouchant vers l'extérieur.This hole can be delimited by a completely closed outline. Alternatively, the outline of the hole has an opening opening to the outside.
Le renflement prévu sur le doigt peut être sphérique ou partiellement sphérique, cylindrique , ou tronconique.The bulge provided on the finger can be spherical or partially spherical, cylindrical, or frustoconical.
Avantageusement le moyen de fermeture est agencé pour permettre un écartement réglable des deux branches .Advantageously, the closure means is arranged to allow an adjustable spacing of the two branches.
En particulier, lorsque le moyen de fermeture comprend un doigt solidaire d'une branche, ce doigt peut comporter plusieurs renflements espacés suivant la direction de
l'axe géométrique de ce doigt, pour un encliquetage au choix dans le logement prévu dans 1 ' autre branche .In particular, when the closure means comprises a finger secured to a branch, this finger may include several bulges spaced apart in the direction of the geometric axis of this finger, for a snap in the housing provided in the other branch.
Le moyen de fermeture peut comprendre une sangle, munie de crans, engagée dans une ouverture prévue à l'extrémité de chacune des branches.The closure means may comprise a strap, provided with notches, engaged in an opening provided at the end of each of the branches.
Le dispositif est de préférence réalisé en matière plastique, et moulé d'une seule pièce.The device is preferably made of plastic, and molded in one piece.
Un outil de mise en place peut être prévu.An implementation tool can be provided.
L'invention consiste, mises à part les dispositions exposées ci-dessus, en un certain nombre d'autres dispositions dont il sera plus explicitement question ci-après à propos d' exemples de réalisation décrits en détail avec référence aux dessins ci-annexés, mais qui ne sont nullement limitatifs. La Figure 1 de ces dessins montre un dispositif selon l'invention, vu en coupe suivant la ligne I-I de la Figure 2.The invention consists, apart from the arrangements set out above, of a certain number of other arrangements which will be more explicitly discussed below in connection with exemplary embodiments described in detail with reference to the attached drawings, but which are in no way limiting. Figure 1 of these drawings shows a device according to the invention, seen in section along line I-I of Figure 2.
La Figure 2 est une vue de dessus du dispositif, en position fermée. La Figure 3 est une vue en élévation, à échelle réduite, du dispositif installé sur le bec d'un gallinacé .Figure 2 is a top view of the device, in the closed position. Figure 3 is an elevational view, on a reduced scale, of the device installed on the beak of a gallinaceous.
La Figure 4 est une vue suivant la ligne IV- IV de Fig.3 du dispositif installé sur le bec. La Figure 5 est une vue en perspective du dispositif ouvert, à plus grande échelle.Figure 4 is a view along line IV-IV of Fig.3 of the device installed on the spout. Figure 5 is a perspective view of the open device, on a larger scale.
La Figure 6 est une vue en élévation d'une variante du dispositif.Figure 6 is an elevational view of a variant of the device.
La Figure 7 est une vue de dessus de la variante de Fig.6 , en position verrouillée.Figure 7 is a top view of the variant of Fig.6, in the locked position.
La Figure 8 est une vue de dessus de la variante de Fig.6 , en position déverrouillée.Figure 8 is a top view of the variant of Fig.6, in the unlocked position.
La Figure 9 est une vue en élévation, à plus petite échelle, de la variante des Figs .6 à 8 installée sur le bec d'un gallinacé.Figure 9 is an elevational view, on a smaller scale, of the variant of Figs. 6 to 8 installed on the beak of a gallinaceous.
La Figure 10 montre à plus grande échelle un doigt pour le moyen de fermeture du dispositif.
La Figure 11 montre, à plus grande échelle, le logement du moyen de fermeture.Figure 10 shows on a larger scale a finger for the closure means of the device. Figure 11 shows, on a larger scale, the housing of the closure means.
Les Figures 12 et 13 montrent, semblablement à la Figure 10, des variantes de réalisation du doigt. Les Figures 14 et 15 montrent, semblablement à laFigures 12 and 13 show, similarly to Figure 10, alternative embodiments of the finger. Figures 14 and 15 show, similarly to the
Figure 11, des variantes de réalisation du logement.Figure 11, alternative embodiments of the housing.
La Figure 16 est une coupe suivant la ligne XVI- XVI de la Figure 17 d'une autre variante du dispositif de l'invention, à plus petite échelle. La Figure 17, enfin, est une vue de dessus du dispositif de Fig.16 en position ouverte.Figure 16 is a section along line XVI- XVI of Figure 17 of another variant of the device of the invention, on a smaller scale. Figure 17, finally, is a top view of the device of Fig.16 in the open position.
En se reportant aux dessins, notamment aux Figures 1 à 5, on peut voir un dispositif 1 destiné à empêcher le picage des gallinacés entre eux. Plus particulièrement, le dispositif 1 est destiné aux faisans ou aux perdreaux d'élevage qui ont tendance, dans les conditions de confinement créées par un élevage, à s'agresser à coups de bec.Referring to the drawings, in particular to Figures 1 to 5, one can see a device 1 intended to prevent the pecking of the gallinaceous between them. More particularly, the device 1 is intended for pheasants or partridges of breeding which tend, under the conditions of confinement created by a breeding, to attack with pecks.
Le dispositif 1 comprend une pièce 2 qui, vue de dessus comme sur Fig. 2 , présente sensiblement la forme d'une pince. Cette pièce 2 comprend deux branches 3, 4 reliées entre elles à l'avant par une traverse 5 qui vient se placer en avant de la pointe du bec comme visible sur Fig. 3. Cette traverse 5 est avantageusement semi-cylindrique convexe vers l'avant. Cette forme de la traverse 5 réduit les risques d'accrochage du dispositif 1 dans un grillage. L'angle du bord inférieur de la traverse est avantageusement abattu suivant un arrondi 5a (Fig.l) contribuant aussi à réduire les risques d'accrochage. La forme semi-cylindrique de la traverse 5 est en outre favorable à une ouverture et fermeture élastique par flexion des branches 3,4.The device 1 comprises a part 2 which, seen from above as in FIG. 2, has substantially the shape of a clamp. This part 2 comprises two branches 3, 4 connected to each other at the front by a cross-member 5 which is placed in front of the tip of the spout as visible in FIG. 3. This cross-member 5 is advantageously semi-cylindrical convex towards the front. This shape of the crosspiece 5 reduces the risk of the device 1 catching on a screen. The angle of the lower edge of the cross is advantageously cut down in a rounded 5a (Fig.l) also helping to reduce the risk of snagging. The semi-cylindrical shape of the cross-member 5 is also favorable for elastic opening and closing by bending of the branches 3,4.
Les deux branches 3 et 4 viennent se placer de chaque côté du bec B comme visible sur Fig. 3 et 4. Ces branches ont une forme prévue pour couvrir latéralement, au moins en partie, le bec B . La forme est suffisamment
allongée pour que la traverse 5 se trouve en avant de la pointe du bec.The two branches 3 and 4 are placed on each side of the spout B as visible in FIG. 3 and 4. These branches have a shape intended to cover laterally, at least in part, the spout B. The shape is enough elongated so that the crosspiece 5 is located in front of the tip of the spout.
Chaque branche 3, 4 est constituée par une sorte de plaquette située dans un plan sensiblement vertical lorsque le dispositif est en place sur le bec. La traverse 5 relie les extrémités avant des branches 3 et 4. Chaque branche est limitée par un bord inférieur 3a, 4a convexe vers l'arrière et vers le bas, et par un bord supérieur arrière incliné rectiligne 3b, 4b s ' élevant vers l'arrière. Le bord convexe 3a, 4a contribue à augmenter la surface latérale de la branche, réduit les risques d'accrochage à un grillage, et facilite le dégagement en cas d'accrochage au grillage.Each branch 3, 4 is constituted by a kind of plate located in a substantially vertical plane when the device is in place on the spout. The cross 5 connects the front ends of the branches 3 and 4. Each branch is limited by a lower edge 3a, 4a convex towards the rear and downwards, and by a rectilinear inclined rear upper edge 3b, 4b rising towards the 'back. The convex edge 3a, 4a contributes to increasing the lateral surface of the branch, reduces the risks of catching on a screen, and facilitates the release in the event of catching on the screen.
Chaque branche 3,4 comporte à l'intérieur, vers l'arrière, un téton d'accrochage 6, 7 en saillie, propre à être engagé, respectivement, dans la narine droite 8 et la narine gauche 9 du gallinacé, sans traverser la cloison nasale 10 sommairement représentée sur Fig. 4.Each branch 3,4 has inside, towards the rear, a hooking stud 6, 7 projecting, suitable for being engaged, respectively, in the right nostril 8 and the left nostril 9 of the gallinaceous, without crossing the nasal septum 10 summarily shown in FIG. 4.
Chaque téton 6, 7 est solidaire de la branche respective 3, 4, et d'une seule pièce avec. Les tétons peuvent avoir une forme conique à sommet arrondi tourné vers l'intérieur. La base des tétons 6,7 est renforcée par un congé 6a, 7a sur la face interne de la paroi 3,4 pour améliorer l'encastrement du téton. Le dispositif 1 comporte, plus en avant que les tétons 6 , 7 , un moyen de retenue R propre à être engagé entre la partie supérieure et la partie inférieure du bec B.Each stud 6, 7 is integral with the respective branch 3, 4, and in one piece with. The nipples may have a conical shape with a rounded top facing inwards. The base of the nipples 6,7 is reinforced by a leave 6a, 7a on the internal face of the wall 3,4 to improve the embedding of the nipple. The device 1 comprises, further forward than the pins 6, 7, a retaining means R suitable for being engaged between the upper part and the lower part of the spout B.
Le moyen de retenue R est agencé pour laisser les branches 3 et 4 libres de s'écarter l'une de l'autre à son niveau lors de la mise en place du dispositif 1. Autrement dit, le moyen de retenue R n'établit pas une liaison rigide entre les branches 3 et 4 au moment de la mise en place du dispositif 1 sur le bec B. En particulier, le moyen R présente une solution de continuité entre les branches 3 et 4. Le moyen R peut comprendre deux pions 11, 12 en saillie vers
l'intérieur, solidaires de chacune des branches, indépendants l'un de l'autre. La base des pions 11, 12 est renforcée par un congé lia, 12a sur la face interne de la paroi 3,4 pour améliorer l'encastrement des pions. Les tétons 6,7 et pions 11,12 sont avantageusement inclinés vers l'avant pour s'arc-bouter à 1 ' encontre d'un effort de traction exercé sur le dispositif. Les longueurs des tétons 6,7 et des pions 11,12 sont déterminées de manière que les extrémités en regard soient séparées par un intervalle aussi réduit que possible , en évitant tout risque de lésion de l'oiseau.The retaining means R is arranged to leave the branches 3 and 4 free to move away from one another at its level when the device 1 is put in place. In other words, the retaining means R does not establish not a rigid connection between the branches 3 and 4 at the time of the installation of the device 1 on the spout B. In particular, the means R presents a solution of continuity between the branches 3 and 4. The means R can comprise two pins 11, 12 projecting towards the interior, integral with each of the branches, independent of each other. The base of the pins 11, 12 is reinforced by a leave 11a, 12a on the internal face of the wall 3,4 to improve the embedding of the pins. The pins 6,7 and pins 11,12 are advantageously inclined forwards to brace against one of a tensile force exerted on the device. The lengths of the nipples 6,7 and the pins 11,12 are determined so that the facing ends are separated by as small an interval as possible, avoiding any risk of injury to the bird.
Selon la réalisation des figures 1 à 5, le dispositif 1 comporte, vers l'extrémité arrière des branches 3, 4 éloignée de la traverse 5, un moyen de fermeture F pour bloquer les branches l'une par rapport à l'autre lorsque le dispositif 1 est en place. Le moyen de fermeture F est alors situé en arrière, au-dessus de la partie arrière du bec.According to the embodiment of FIGS. 1 to 5, the device 1 comprises, towards the rear end of the branches 3, 4 remote from the cross-member 5, a closing means F for locking the branches relative to one another when the device 1 is in place. The closing means F is then located behind, above the rear part of the spout.
Ce moyen de fermeture F comprend, d'un côté, un doigt 13 solidaire de l'extrémité d'une branche, par exemple de la branche 4 et en saillie vers l'intérieur.This closing means F comprises, on one side, a finger 13 secured to the end of a branch, for example of the branch 4 and projecting inwards.
L'encastrement du doigt 13 sur la branche 4 est renforcé par un voile, ou une lame, de raidissement V situé sensiblement dans un plan diamétral du doigt 13 et faisant saillie vers l'arrière. Ce voile est d'une seule pièce avec le doigt 13 et la branche 4.The embedding of the finger 13 on the branch 4 is reinforced by a web, or a blade, of stiffening V located substantially in a diametrical plane of the finger 13 and projecting rearward. This veil is in one piece with the finger 13 and the branch 4.
Dans l'exemple de réalisation de Fig.l à 5, le doigt 13 est cylindrique dans son ensemble et comporte, vers son extrémité éloignée de la branche 3, une gorge annulaire 14, de diamètre inférieur au doigt 13, suivie d'un renflement hémisphérique 15 de diamètre supérieur à celui d'un logement 16 prévu vers l'arrière de l'autre branche 3. Le diamètre du doigt 13 est également supérieur au diamètre du logement 16. La fermeture du dispositif s'effectue en poussant le renflement 15 à travers le logement 16 pour engager la gorge 14 dans ce logement .
Le logement 16, comme visible à plus grand échelle sur Fig. 11, est constitué par un trou circulaire dont le contour est entièrement fermé dans l'exemple de réalisation de Fig.5 et Fig. 11 . Le diamètre du trou 16 est choisi inférieur au diamètre de l'extrémité renflée 15 de manière telle qu'il soit possible en exerçant une pression raisonnable, de faire franchir, par déformation élastique, le trou 16 par l'extrémité renflée pour loger la gorge 14 dans le trou . Le dispositif 1 est avantageusement réalisé en matière plastique rigide ou semi -rigide moulée, par exemple en PVC ou en polyéthylène . Le dispositif 1 peut être moulé d'une seule pièce, dans la configuration ouverte illustrée sur Fig. 5. L'utilisation et la mise en place du dispositifIn the embodiment of Fig. 1 to 5, the finger 13 is cylindrical as a whole and comprises, towards its end remote from the branch 3, an annular groove 14, of diameter less than the finger 13, followed by a bulge hemispherical 15 with a diameter greater than that of a housing 16 provided towards the rear of the other branch 3. The diameter of the finger 13 is also greater than the diameter of the housing 16. The device is closed by pushing the bulge 15 through the housing 16 to engage the groove 14 in this housing. The housing 16, as seen on a larger scale in FIG. 11, is constituted by a circular hole whose contour is completely closed in the embodiment of Fig.5 and Fig. 11. The diameter of the hole 16 is chosen to be less than the diameter of the bulged end 15 so that it is possible, by exerting a reasonable pressure, to make the hole 16 pass through the bulged end by elastic deformation to accommodate the groove 14 in the hole. The device 1 is advantageously made of rigid plastic or semi-rigid molded material, for example PVC or polyethylene. The device 1 can be molded in one piece, in the open configuration illustrated in FIG. 5. Use and installation of the device
1 sur le bec B d'un gallinacé, par exemple d'un faisan, résultent immédiatement des explications qui précèdent.1 on the beak B of a gallinaceous animal, for example of a pheasant, immediately result from the preceding explanations.
Le dispositif 1 , en positon ouverte , est placé autour du bec B avec la traverse 5 située vers l'avant et formant en quelque sorte un pare-chocs.The device 1, in the open position, is placed around the spout B with the cross-member 5 located towards the front and in a way forming a bumper.
Le dispositif 1 est refermé par rapprochement des branches 3 et 4 et flexion élastique de la traverse 5. Les tétons 6 , 7 sont engagés dans les narines du faisan, tandis que les pions 11, 12 sont engagés dans le bec B, entre la partie supérieure et la partie inférieure de ce bec .The device 1 is closed by bringing the branches 3 and 4 together and elastic bending of the cross-member 5. The pins 6, 7 are engaged in the nostrils of the pheasant, while the pins 11, 12 are engaged in the beak B, between the part upper and lower part of this beak.
Le verrouillage du système sur le bec B est obtenu avec le moyen de fermeture F , situé en haut à l'arrière du bec, en rapprochant les extrémités des branches 3 et 4 éloignées de la traverse 5, de sorte que la gorge 14 vienne s ' encliqueter dans le logement 16.The locking of the system on the spout B is obtained with the closing means F, located at the top at the rear of the spout, by bringing the ends of the branches 3 and 4 distant from the cross-member 5, so that the groove 14 comes s 'snap into housing 16.
Le dispositif 1 peut être démonté, lorsqu'il n'est plus nécessaire, et être réutilisé.The device 1 can be dismantled, when it is no longer necessary, and be reused.
Un outil, sous forme d'une pince spéciale, peut être prévu pour la mise en place et le retrait du dispositif 1 sur le bec du volatile.
Les Figures 6 à 9 montrent une variante de réalisation avantageuse du dispositif 1 des Figs. 1 à 5.A tool, in the form of a special clamp, can be provided for the installation and removal of the device 1 on the beak of the bird. Figures 6 to 9 show an advantageous alternative embodiment of the device 1 of Figs. 1 to 5.
Les éléments identiques ou semblables à des éléments déjà décrits à propos des figures précédentes sont désignés par les mêmes références numériques, éventuellement affectées du signe ' (apostrophe) .Elements identical or similar to elements already described in connection with the preceding figures are designated by the same reference numerals, possibly assigned the sign '(apostrophe).
Selon cette variante, le moyen de fermeture déverrouillable F constitue également le moyen de retenue tranversal R propre à être engagé entre les deux parties du bec. Les moyens F et R sont donc confondus.According to this variant, the unlockable closing means F also constitutes the transverse retaining means R suitable for being engaged between the two parts of the spout. The means F and R are therefore confused.
Le doigt 13 ' du moyen de fermeture F se trouve en arrière de la traverse 5, mais en avant des tétons 6,7 qui sont situés à l'extrémité arrière du dispositif, ou au voisinage de cette extrémité arrière. Le logement 16' est formé par un trou circulaire à contour fermé, prévu dans la branche 4' . Les branches 3', 4' sont limitées par un bord inférieur tel que 3 'a en forme d'angle, convexe vers l'extérieur.The finger 13 'of the closing means F is located behind the cross-member 5, but in front of the studs 6, 7 which are located at the rear end of the device, or in the vicinity of this rear end. The housing 16 'is formed by a circular hole with a closed contour, provided in the branch 4'. The branches 3 ', 4' are limited by a lower edge such that 3 'has an angle shape, convex towards the outside.
Pour la mise en place, le doigt 13 ' du dispositif ( en configuration ouverte selon Fig.8 ) est engagé entre les deux parties du bec B . Les branches 3 ' , 4 ' sont ensuite rapprochées l'une de l'autre de manière à introduire les tétons 6 et 7 dans les narines du gallinacé, puis à assurer le verrouillage du dispositif par encliquetage de la gorge 14' dans le logement 16' .For installation, the finger 13 ′ of the device (in the open configuration according to FIG. 8) is engaged between the two parts of the spout B. The branches 3 ', 4' are then brought together so as to introduce the pins 6 and 7 into the nostrils of the gallinaceous, then to ensure the locking of the device by snap-fastening of the groove 14 'in the housing 16 '.
La variante des Figs .6 à 9 est simplifiée du fait que le doigt 13' combiné avec le logement 16' assure deux fonctions à savoir celle de fermeture (doigt 13 et logement 16 des Figs.l à 5) et celle de retenue (pions 11,12 des Figs.l à 5) .The variant of Figs. 6 to 9 is simplified by the fact that the finger 13 'combined with the housing 16' provides two functions namely that of closing (finger 13 and housing 16 of Figs.l to 5) and that of retention (pins 11.12 of Figs. 1 to 5).
L'encombrement, aussi bien en longueur qu'en hauteur, est réduit comme visible sur Fig.9. Le dispositif n'est plus en saillie au-dessus de la partie arrière du bec B, ce qui réduit encore plus les risques d'accrochage à un grillage , ou autre obstacle.
La Figure 10 montre une variante de réalisation du doigt 13a qui est muni d'un renflement sensiblement sphérique 17.The size, both in length and in height, is reduced as visible in Fig. 9. The device is no longer projecting above the rear part of the spout B, which further reduces the risk of catching on a grid, or other obstacle. FIG. 10 shows an alternative embodiment of the finger 13a which is provided with a substantially spherical bulge 17.
Selon cette variante, la fermeture du dispositif s'effectue d'une manière semblable à celle décrite précédemment en engageant la gorge 14a dans le logement 16.According to this variant, the device is closed in a manner similar to that described above by engaging the groove 14a in the housing 16.
La Figure 12 illustre une autre variante de réalisation 13b du doigt. Trois gorges 14a, 14b, 14c, semblables à la gorge 14 de Fig. 5, sont réparties suivant la direction axiale du doigt 13b en étant limitées, à une extrémité, par le renflement 18a sphérique, à une autre extrémité par la base 18d du doigt 13b et, entre elles, par des renflements 18b, 18c en forme de zones sphériques .Figure 12 illustrates another alternative embodiment 13b of the finger. Three grooves 14a, 14b, 14c, similar to the groove 14 in FIG. 5, are distributed in the axial direction of the finger 13b, being limited at one end by the spherical bulge 18a, at another end by the base 18d of the finger 13b and, between them, by bulges 18b, 18c in the form of spherical areas.
Le doigt 13b permet de régler 1 ' écarte ent des branches 3 et 4 dans la position fermée en engageant, au choix, l'une des gorges 14a, 14b, 14c dans le logement 16, selon les dimensions et la configuration du bec B du faisan.The finger 13b makes it possible to adjust the gap between the branches 3 and 4 in the closed position by engaging, as desired, one of the grooves 14a, 14b, 14c in the housing 16, according to the dimensions and the configuration of the spout B of the pheasant.
Il est à noter que l'axe géométrique X du doigt 13a, 13b est incliné vers l'extérieur d'un angle A relativement à la perpendiculaire au plan de la branche 4. L'angle A peut avoir une valeur de l'ordre de 5°. Cet angle d'inclinaison facilite les opérations de démoulage. La Figure 13 illustre une autre variante de réalisation 13c du doigt de fermeture avec un renflement 19 sensiblement cylindrique, de diamètre supérieur à celui de la partie 14d qui s'y raccorde par une partie tronconique 14e de diamètre croissant en direction du renflement 19.It should be noted that the geometric axis X of the finger 13a, 13b is inclined towards the outside by an angle A relatively to the perpendicular to the plane of the branch 4. The angle A can have a value of the order of 5 °. This angle of inclination facilitates demolding operations. FIG. 13 illustrates another alternative embodiment 13c of the closing finger with a substantially cylindrical bulge 19, of diameter greater than that of the part 14d which is connected thereto by a frustoconical part 14e of increasing diameter in the direction of the bulge 19.
Le logement 16a, comme visible sur Fig. 14, peut être constitué par un trou circulaire dont le contour comporte une ouverture 20 débouchant vers le bas. Le trou 16a a un diamètre légèrement supérieur à celui de la partie 14d . Par exemple, à titre indicatif, le trou 16a a un diamètre de 2,5 mm tandis que la partie 14d a un
diamètre de 2 mm. La partie 14e au niveau de sa plus grande base située contre le renflement 19 présente un diamètre égal à celui du trou 16a. Le diamètre du renflement 19, par exemple égal à 4 mm pour la réalisation considérée, est nettement supérieur au diamètre du trou 16a .The housing 16a, as visible in FIG. 14, may consist of a circular hole, the outline of which has an opening 20 opening downwards. The hole 16a has a diameter slightly greater than that of the part 14d. For example, as an indication, the hole 16a has a diameter of 2.5 mm while the part 14d has a 2 mm diameter. The part 14e at its largest base located against the bulge 19 has a diameter equal to that of the hole 16a. The diameter of the bulge 19, for example equal to 4 mm for the embodiment considered, is much greater than the diameter of the hole 16a.
L'ouverture 20 a une largeur inférieure au diamètre du trou 16a et est délimitée par deux bords séparés par une distance juste égale, ou légèrement inférieure, au diamètre de la partie 14d.The opening 20 has a width less than the diameter of the hole 16a and is delimited by two edges separated by a distance just equal, or slightly less, to the diameter of the part 14d.
La Figure 15 illustre une autre variante de réalisation du logement 16b constitué par un trou communiquant avec l'extérieur par une ouverture 20 dirigée vers l'avant, ou vers l'arrière dans le cas de Fig.5.Figure 15 illustrates another alternative embodiment of the housing 16b constituted by a hole communicating with the outside through an opening 20 directed towards the front, or towards the rear in the case of Fig.5.
Les Figures 16 et 17 montrent une autre variante de réalisation du dispositif 1 des Figs 1 à 5.Figures 16 and 17 show another alternative embodiment of the device 1 of Figs 1 to 5.
Les éléments identiques ou semblables à des éléments déjà décrits à propos des Figures précédentes sont désignés par les mêmes références numériques ou par la somme de la référence numérique utilisée précédemment et du nombre 100. Leur description ne sera pas reprise ou ne sera effectuée que succinctement.Elements identical or similar to elements already described with respect to the preceding Figures are designated by the same reference numerals or by the sum of the previously used reference numeral and the number 100. Their description will not be repeated or will be made only succinctly.
Les branches 103, 104 sont reliées, à leur extrémité arrière, par une traverse 105 rectiligne.The branches 103, 104 are connected, at their rear end, by a straight cross-member 105.
Le moyen de fermeture F est situé à l'extrémité avant des branches, et comprend un logement constitué par un trou 16a , représenté à grande échelle sur Fig.14. Le doigt 13c, semblable à celui de Fig. 13, est solidaire de l'extrémité de la branche 104. Le dispositif est représenté en position ouverte sur Fig. 17 .The closing means F is located at the front end of the branches, and comprises a housing constituted by a hole 16a, shown on a large scale in FIG. 14. The finger 13c, similar to that of FIG. 13 is secured to the end of the branch 104. The device is shown in the open position in FIG. 17.
Quel que soit le mode de réalisation adopté, le dispositif 1 conforme à l'invention est d'une mise en place simple puisque tous les éléments du dispositif sont liés entre eux.Whatever the embodiment adopted, the device 1 according to the invention is simple to set up since all the elements of the device are linked together.
Du fait que les extrémités des branches 3, 4; 3 ',4'; 103, 104 éloignées de la traverse 5, 105 sont
libres, avant mise en place, les branches peuvent être suffisamment écartées pour introduire les tétons 6, 7 dans les narines du gallinacé et les pions 11, 12 ou le doigt 13' entre les deux parties du bec. Le verrouillage est obtenu rapidement par rapprochement des branches 3,4; 3 ' , 4 ' ; 103 , 104 et encliquetage du moyen de fermeture F.The fact that the ends of the branches 3, 4; 3 ', 4'; 103, 104 distant from the cross 5, 105 are free, before installation, the branches can be sufficiently spaced to introduce the pins 6, 7 into the nostrils of the gallinaceous and the pins 11, 12 or the finger 13 'between the two parts of the beak. Locking is obtained quickly by bringing the branches 3, 4 together; 3 ', 4'; 103, 104 and latching of the closing means F.
Le dispositif 1 pouvant être moulé d'une seule pièce , les opérations de fabrication sont simplifiées.The device 1 can be molded in one piece, the manufacturing operations are simplified.
Ce dispositif est relativement peu encombrant et épouse au mieux la forme du bec de sorte que les risques d'accrochage du dispositif en place, notamment dans un grillage ou sur un obstacle, sont réduits.This device is relatively space-saving and best matches the shape of the spout so that the risks of the device being hooked in place, in particular in a grid or on an obstacle, are reduced.
Il est clair que de nombreuses variantes autres que celles décrites sont possibles pour la réalisation des différents éléments.It is clear that many variants other than those described are possible for the production of the various elements.
Le moyen de retenue transversal R , au lieu d'être constitué par deux pions 11, 12 indépendants, pourrait comprendre deux trous prévus respectivement dans chaque branche 3, 4 en regard l'un de l'autre, et une tige coulissante traversant ces trous et établissant une liaison entre les branches 3 et 4 seulement lorsque le dispositif est en place.The transverse retaining means R, instead of being constituted by two independent pins 11, 12, could comprise two holes provided respectively in each branch 3, 4 facing each other, and a sliding rod passing through these holes and establishing a connection between branches 3 and 4 only when the device is in place.
Selon une autre possibilité, le moyen de fermeture F pourrait comprendre, à chaque extrémité des branches éloignée de la traverse, une ouverture, par exemple à section sensiblement rectangulaire. Pour établir la liaison entre ces extrémités, une sangle crantée, du genre de celle utilisée dans les colliers en matière plastique pour la fixation des conduits électriques, traverserait chaque ouverture. Une possibilité de réglage de la fermeture serait ainsi obtenue .
According to another possibility, the closing means F could comprise, at each end of the branches remote from the cross-member, an opening, for example with a substantially rectangular section. To establish the connection between these ends, a notched strap, of the kind used in plastic collars for fixing electrical conduits, would pass through each opening. A possibility of adjusting the closure would thus be obtained.
Claims
1. Dispositif pour empêcher le picage des gallinacés entre eux, en particulier dans les élevages de faisans ou de perdreaux, comprenant une pièce ayant deux branches reliées entre elles à une de leurs extrémités par une traverse, les deux branches venant se placer de chaque côté du bec, chaque branche comportant à l'intérieur, vers l'arrière, un téton d'accrochage en saillie propre à être engagé dans une narine du gallinacé, sans traverser la cloison nasale, et, plus en avant que le téton, un moyen de retenue transversal propre à être engagé entre les deux parties du bec, caractérisé par le fait que le moyen de retenue transversal (R) est agencé pour laisser les branches (3 , 4; 3 ' , 4 ' ; 103, 104) libres de s'écarter l'une de l'autre à son niveau lors de la mise en place du dispositif, et qu'un moyen de fermeture (F) déverrouillable est prévu dans une zone des branches (3, 4; 3 ' ,4 ' ;103, 104) éloignée de la traverse (5; 105) pour permettre de libérer les branches lors de la mise en place, et de bloquer ces branches après mise en place.1. Device for preventing the pecking of gallinaceous animals between them, in particular in pheasant or partridge farms, comprising a part having two branches connected to each other at one of their ends by a cross member, the two branches coming to be placed on each side of the beak, each branch having inside, towards the rear, a projecting hooking stud suitable for being engaged in a nostril of the gallinaceous, without crossing the nasal septum, and, more forward than the stud, a means transverse retaining means suitable for being engaged between the two parts of the spout, characterized in that the transverse retaining means (R) is arranged to leave the branches (3, 4; 3 ', 4'; 103, 104) free from move away from each other at its level when the device is put in place, and that an unlockable closure means (F) is provided in an area of the branches (3, 4; 3 ', 4' ; 103, 104) distant from the crosspiece (5; 105) to allow release er the branches during the establishment, and to block these branches after establishment.
2. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait que la traverse (5) reliant les branches a une forme incurvée, sensiblement semi-cylindrique convexe vers l'extérieur, et est située en avant du bec lorsque le dispositif est en place, le moyen de fermeture déverrouillable (F) étant situé en arrière de la traverse.2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the cross-member (5) connecting the branches has a curved shape, substantially semi-cylindrical convex towards the outside, and is located in front of the spout when the device is in place, the unlockable closing means (F) being located behind the cross-member.
3. Dispositif selon la revendication 2 , caractérisé par le fait que le moyen de fermeture déverrouillable (F) est situé à l' extrémité arrière des branches, et est distinct du moyen de retenue transversal (R) .3. Device according to claim 2, characterized in that the unlockable closing means (F) is located at the rear end of the branches, and is distinct from the transverse retaining means (R).
4. Dispositif selon la revendication 2 , caractérisé par le fait que le moyen de fermeture déverrouillable (F) constitue également le moyen de retenue transversal (R) propre à être engagé entre les deux parties du bec, et est situé entre la traverse avant (5) et les tétons d'accrochage (6,7).4. Device according to claim 2, characterized in that the unlockable closing means (F) also constitutes the transverse retaining means (R) suitable for being engaged between the two parts of the spout, and is located between the front crossmember (5) and the attachment studs (6,7).
5. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé par le fait que chaque branche est limitée par par un bord inférieur (3a, 4a; 3 'a) convexe vers 1 ' extérieur.5. Device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that each branch is limited by a lower edge (3a, 4a; 3 'a) convex to one outside.
6. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait que la traverse (105) se trouve à l'arrière du dispositif, tandis que le moyen de fermeture (F) se trouve vers l'extrémité avant.6. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the crosspiece (105) is located at the rear of the device, while the closure means (F) is located towards the front end.
7. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comporte deux tétons d'accrochage (6,7) indépendants l'un de l'autre, solidaires de leur branche respective (3, 4; 3 ',4'; 103,104), et d'une seule pièce avec.7. Device according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that it comprises two latching pins (6,7) independent of one another, integral with their respective branch (3, 4; 3 ', 4'; 103,104), and in one piece with.
8. Dispositif selon l'ensemble des revendications 4 et 7, caractérisé par le fait que les tétons (6,7) sont situés à l'extrémité arrière des branches (3 ',4').8. Device according to all of claims 4 and 7, characterized in that the pins (6,7) are located at the rear end of the branches (3 ', 4').
9. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait que le moyen de retenue transversal (R) comprend deux pions (11, 12) en saillie vers l'intérieur, solidaires de chacune des branches, et indépendants l'un de l'autre .9. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the transverse retaining means (R) comprises two pins (11, 12) projecting inwardly, integral with each of the branches, and independent of one other.
10. Dispositif selon la revendication 7 ou 9 , caractérisé par le fait que les tétons (6,7) et/ou les pions (11,12) se raccordent aux branches par un congé (6a, 7a; lia, 12a) formant une base de plus fort diamètre. 10. Device according to claim 7 or 9, characterized in that the pins (6,7) and / or the pins (11,12) are connected to the branches by a leave (6a, 7a; lia, 12a) forming a larger diameter base.
11. Dispositif selon la revendication 7 ou 9 , caractérisé par le fait que les tétons (6,7) et/ou les pions (11,12) sont inclinés vers l'avant pour s'arc-bouter à 1 ' encontre d'un effort de traction exercé sur le dispositif.11. Device according to claim 7 or 9, characterized in that the studs (6,7) and / or the pins (11,12) are tilted forward to brace against one 'against a tensile force exerted on the device.
12. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que le moyen de fermeture (F) comprend, d'un côté, un doigt (13, 13', 13a, 13b, 13c) solidaire d'une branche (3,4; 3 ',4'; 103,104) et en saillie vers l'intérieur, ce doigt comportant au moins un renflement (15, 15 ', 17 , 18a, 19) propre à s ' encliqueter dans un logement (16; 16 '; 16a; 16b) prévu dans l'autre branche (4,3;4',3'; 103,104).12. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the closure means (F) comprises, on one side, a finger (13, 13 ', 13a, 13b, 13c) secured to a branch ( 3,4; 3 ', 4'; 103,104) and projecting inwards, this finger comprising at least one bulge (15, 15 ', 17, 18a, 19) suitable for snapping into a housing (16; 16 '; 16a; 16b) provided in the other branch (4.3; 4', 3 '; 103.104).
13. Dispositif selon la revendication 12, caractérisé par le fait qu'un voile de raidissement (V) est prévu le long du doigt (13), vers l'extérieur.13. Device according to claim 12, characterized in that a stiffening web (V) is provided along the finger (13), towards the outside.
14. Dispositif selon la revendication 12, caractérisé par le fait que le moyen de fermeture (F) est agencé pour permettre un écartement réglable des deux branches (3,4;3' ,4' ;103,104) .14. Device according to claim 12, characterized in that the closure means (F) is arranged to allow an adjustable spacing of the two branches (3,4; 3 ', 4'; 103,104).
15. Dispositif selon la revendication 14, caractérisé par le fait que le moyen de fermeture comprend un doigt (13b) solidaire d'une branche (4) et comportant plusieurs renflements (18a, 18b, 18c) espacés suivant la direction de l'axe géométrique de ce doigt, pour un encliquetage au choix dans le logement prévu dans l'autre branche.15. Device according to claim 14, characterized in that the closure means comprises a finger (13b) integral with a branch (4) and comprising several bulges (18a, 18b, 18c) spaced along the direction of the axis geometrical of this finger, for a snap-on of your choice in the housing provided in the other branch.
16. Dispositif selon la revendication 12, caractérisé par le fait que le logement est constitué par un trou (16; 16 ' ; 16a; 16b) .16. Device according to claim 12, characterized in that the housing is constituted by a hole (16; 16 '; 16a; 16b).
17. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait qu'il est réalisé en matière plastique et moulé d'une seule pièce. 17. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is made of plastic and molded in one piece.
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FR9903942A FR2784009B1 (en) | 1998-10-01 | 1999-03-30 | DEVICE FOR PREVENTING THE PICKING OF GALLINACA BETWEEN THEM, PARTICULARLY IN THE BREEDING OF PHEASANTS OR PERDREAUX |
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