Tierfalle

Abstract

Animal trap, with a clamping device (1) which has a trapping side (12) and an operating side (13), can be operated from the outside and forms a biting opening (11) on the trapping side (12); and a shielding element (7) which is movably arranged on the clamping device (1) relative to the clamping device (1), wherein, when the shielding element (7) is located on the capture side (12), it is used to shield at least a part of the biting opening (11), characterized by the fact that The clamping device (1) comprises a base (2) and a clamping element (3), wherein the base (2) has a first clamping side (21) and a first positioning side (22), wherein the clamping element (3) is arranged on the base (2) and can be rotated between a waiting position and a clamping position, wherein the clamping element (3) has a second clamping side (31) and a second positioning side (32), wherein, when the clamping element (3) is in the waiting position, the second positioning side (32) is detachably positioned on the first positioning side (22), wherein the second clamping side (31) and the first clamping side (21) together define the biting opening (11), wherein, when the clamping element (3) is moved into the clamping position, the second positioning side (32) leaves the first positioning side (22) and the second clamping side (31) swings towards the first clamping side (21), and the shielding element (7) has an operating opening (73), wherein the operating opening (73) extends through the shielding element (7) in the direction of the biting opening (11), wherein the operating opening (73) also extends through the shielding element (7) transversely to the direction of the biting opening (11), wherein, when the shielding element (7) shields the biting opening (11), the second clamping side (31) or the second positioning side (32) can be selectively located between the base (2) and the operating opening (73).

Description

Technical area

[0001] The invention relates to an animal trap. State of the art

[0002] Animals move faster than humans. Therefore, when humans try to catch animals, they set traps on the ground in advance. They catch animals suddenly and unexpectedly, preventing the animals from reacting immediately. The snap trap is one of the most commonly used traps.

[0003] The snap trap can clamp the animal's body, preventing it from moving. However, existing animal traps only emphasize lethality and clamping force, often ignoring safety. As a result, self-injury caused by improper operation by the user during installation or accidental injury to other people, pets, etc. are common. Conventional traps are known, for example, from document US 2012 / 0011764 A1, which describes an animal trap comprising a base, an upper jaw, and a collapsible actuator arm pivotally connected to the upper jaw so that it can be moved between a folded position and an open position. In its open position, the actuator arm forms a lever to which a force can be applied to move the upper jaw to its open position.Furthermore, document US 1 765 144 A shows an animal trap with means for gripping and holding an animal and means for automatically releasing the trapped animal.

[0004] Nevertheless, it is necessary to provide a novel and advanced animal trap to solve the above problems Object of the invention

[0005] The invention is based on the object of creating an animal trap that is not triggered by unexpected contact during use and can thus prevent accidental trapping and injury to persons or pets. Summary of the invention

[0006] This object is achieved by the animal trap according to the invention as claimed in claim 1, comprising a clamping device having a catching side and an operating side, which can be operated from the outside and forms a bite opening on the catching side; and a shielding element which is arranged on the clamping device so as to be movable relative to the clamping device, wherein, when the shielding element is located on the catching side, it is used to shield at least part of the bite opening. Short description of the drawings Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the invention, Fig. 2 an exploded view according to Fig. 1, Fig. 3 a further representation according to Fig. 1, Fig. 4 an enlarged view according to Fig. 3, Fig. 5 to Fig. 7 sectional views of the movement steps of the embodiment of the invention, Fig. 8 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the invention. Ways to implement the invention

[0007] Fig. 1 to Fig. 7 show an embodiment of the present invention. The animal trap of the present invention comprises a clamping device 1 and a shielding element 7. The clamping device 1 has a capture side 12 and an operating side 13. The clamping device 1 can be operated from the outside and forms a bite opening 11 on the capture side 12. The bite opening 11 is used to bite the animal to be captured, such as a mouse. Bait can be placed in the bite opening 11 to entice mice to approach. The shielding element 7 is arranged on the clamping device 1 so as to be movable relative to the clamping device 1. When the shielding element 7 is located on the capture side 12, it is used to shield at least part of the bite opening 11.As a result, the shielding element 7 may block some outside objects, such as pets, babies or children, who may directly touch the clamping device 1 due to curiosity, which may cause accidental triggering and pinching.

[0008] In particular, the shielding element 7 is provided with at least one entry opening 71. The at least one entry opening 71 is connected to the bite opening 11. The at least one entry opening 71 allows the animal to enter the bite opening 11. The size of the at least one entry opening 71 preferably corresponds to the body size of the animal to be caught (the mouse) in order to prevent animals other than the mouse from entering and becoming accidentally trapped. In other words, the at least one entry opening 71 has the function of pre-selecting the objects to be caught. This is the first safety mechanism.

[0009] In particular, at least one barrier wall 72 is provided on the shielding element 7. The at least one barrier wall 72 surrounds the at least one entry opening 71. The at least one barrier wall 72 can effectively prevent any part of the animal not to be caught from extending obliquely into the bite opening 11. For example, but not limited to, the at least one barrier wall 72 can effectively prevent cats and dogs from being accidentally injured by their noses protruding from above downwards out of curiosity. This is the second safety mechanism.

[0010] In this embodiment, the number of at least one entry opening 71 is two. The two entry openings 71 penetrate the shielding element 7 both in the direction of the bite opening 11 and transversely to the direction of the bite opening 11. When the trap is placed on the ground, the entry openings 71 can guide the mouse directly to the bite opening 11.

[0011] Of course, the invention is not limited to the above. Fig. Figure 8 shows another embodiment of the invention, wherein the shielding element 7A has only a single entry opening 71A. This embodiment is based on safety as the primary consideration and can significantly reduce the likelihood of accidental contact by other people, pets, and babies.

[0012] As further in the first embodiment in Fig. 1 to Fig. As shown in Figure 7, the shielding element 7 is rotatably mounted on the clamping device 1, which offers the advantage of convenient operation. Additionally, the shielding element 7 is detachably hinged to the clamping device 1, allowing the user to select or replace it according to their needs.

[0013] Preferably, the clamping device 1 further comprises a first limiting unit 51 and a second limiting unit 52. The first limiting unit 51 and the second limiting unit 52 are spaced apart from each other on the rotational path of the shielding element 7 to limit the rotation range of the shielding element 7, thereby achieving better control stability. It can effectively prevent the shielding element 7 from being damaged due to excessive rotation. Preferably, the clamping device 1 further comprises at least one first positioning portion 61. The shielding element 7 further comprises at least one second positioning portion 62.When the shielding member 7 is in a shielding position and shields the bite opening 11, the at least one second positioning portion 62 and the at least one first positioning portion 61 are locked and positioned, whereby the shielding member 7 can effectively resist unexpected external forces and be held in the shielding position, thus increasing the reliability of protection.

[0014] In this embodiment, the at least one first positioning portion 61 includes a recess 611 and an inner wall 612 surrounding the recess 611. The at least one second positioning portion 62 includes a projection 621. When the shielding element 7 is in the shielding position, the projection 621 engages the recess 611. A portion of the inner wall 612 delimits the projection 621 on the path of movement of the shielding element 7. Preferably, the clamping device 1 further includes a first coupling portion 14 arranged on the catching side 12. The shielding element 7 further includes a second coupling portion 75. When the shielding element 7 is located on the catching side 12, the second coupling portion 75 is coupled to the first coupling portion 14 to hold the shielding element 7 positioned on the catching side 12.That is, the shielding element is positioned at the shielding position and shields the bite opening 11, which increases the reliability of the pinch protection.

[0015] The clamping device 1 further comprises a base 2 and a clamping element 3. The at least one first positioning section 61, the first limiting unit 51, and the second limiting unit 52 are attached to the base 2. The base 2 has a first clamping side 21 and a first positioning side 22. The clamping element 3 is arranged on the base 2 and can be rotated between a waiting position and a clamping position. The clamping element 3 has a second clamping side 31 and a second positioning side 32. When the clamping element 3 is in the waiting position, the second positioning side 32 is releasably positioned on the first positioning side 22. The second clamping side 31 and the first clamping side 21 together define the bite opening 11.

[0016] Specifically, the clamping device 1 further includes a trigger element 41. The trigger element 41 is housed in the bite hole 11 and connected to the clamping element 3. Bait is placed under the trigger element 41 to lure the mouse, causing it to press the trigger element 41 and trigger the clamping element 3 to clamp. In this embodiment, the two entry holes 71 are equally spaced with the trigger element 41 as the center to provide the mouse with more angles and directions to enter, increasing the likelihood of attracting and capturing mice. When the trigger element 41 is pressed and actuated, the clamping element 3 is moved toward the clamping position, separating the second positioning side 32 from the first positioning side 22. The second clamping side 31 swings toward the first clamping side 21 to quickly bite and capture the mouse.

[0017] Preferably, a plurality of cones 43 are provided on the second clamping side 31, which pierce the mouse body when biting, preventing the mouse from easily coming loose. A plurality of receiving holes 42 are provided on the first clamping side 21, corresponding to the cones 43. The receiving holes 42 can accommodate the cones 43 when biting without force, preventing the cones from becoming blunt or damaged.

[0018] In particular, the shielding element 7 further includes an operating opening 73. The operating opening 73 extends through the shielding element 7 in the direction of the bite opening 11. The operating opening 73 also extends through the shielding element 7 transversely to the direction of the bite opening 11. When the shielding element 7 shields the bite opening 11, the second clamping side 31 or the second positioning side 32 can be selectively located between the base 2 and the operating opening 73. In particular, during setup, the clamping element 3 is first positioned in the clamping position (the bite opening 11 is closed). Subsequently, the bait is placed under the trigger element 41. Then, the shielding element 7 is rotated to shield the second clamping side 31. The second positioning side 32 is located below the operating opening 73.The user's finger can extend into the operating opening 73 to rotate the second positioning side 32 toward the first positioning side 22, thereby placing the clamping element 3 in the waiting position (the bite hole 11 is open). During installation, the user's finger remains outside the bite area of ​​the bite hole 11. Therefore, self-injury during installation can be effectively prevented. This is the third safety mechanism.

[0019] Preferably, the animal trap further comprises a cover 74. The cover 74 is arranged on the shielding element 7. The cover 74 selectively covers the operating opening 73, thereby preventing contact during setup and increasing safety. This is the fourth safety mechanism. List of reference symbols 1 clamping device 11 Bite opening 12 Catch side 13 Operating side 14 first coupling section 2 Base 21 first terminal side 22 first positioning page 3 clamping element 31 second terminal side 32 second positioning page 41 trigger element 42 mounting hole 43 cones 51 first boundary unit 52 second boundary unit 61 first positioning section 611 recess 612 interior wall 62 second positioning section 621 lead 7, 7A Shielding element 71, 71A Inlet opening 72 barrier wall 73 Operating opening 74 Cover 75 second coupling section

Claims

[1] Animal trap, with a clamping device (1) which has a catching side (12) and an operating side (13), can be operated from the outside and forms a bite opening (11) on the catching side (12); and a shielding element (7) which is arranged on the clamping device (1) so as to be movable relative to the clamping device (1), wherein, when the shielding element (7) is located on the catching side (12), it is used to shield at least part of the bite opening (11), characterized by , that the clamping device (1) comprises a base (2) and a clamping element (3), wherein the base (2) has a first clamping side (21) and a first positioning side (22), wherein the clamping element (3) is arranged on the base (2) and can be rotated between a waiting position and a clamping position, wherein the clamping element (3) has a second clamping side (31) and a second positioning side (32), wherein, when the clamping element (3) is in the waiting position, the second positioning side (32) is releasably positioned on the first positioning side (22), wherein the second clamping side (31) and the first clamping side (21) together define the bite opening (11), wherein, when the clamping element (3) is moved into the clamping position, the second positioning side (32) leaves the first positioning side (22) and the second clamping side (31) swings towards the first clamping side (21), and the shielding element (7) has an operating opening (73), wherein the operating opening (73) passes through the shielding element (7) in the direction of the bite opening (11), wherein the operating opening (73) also passes through the shielding element (7) transversely to the direction of the bite opening (11), wherein, when the shielding element (7) shields the bite opening (11), the second clamping side (31) or the second positioning side (32) can be selectively located between the base (2) and the operating opening (73). [2] Animal trap according to claim 1, characterized by in that the shielding element (7) is further provided with at least one inlet opening (71), wherein the at least one inlet opening (71) is connected to the bite opening (11), wherein the at least one inlet opening (71) enables the animal to enter the bite opening (11). [3] Animal trap according to claim 1, characterized byin that the clamping device (1) further comprises a first coupling portion (14) arranged on the catching side (12), wherein the shielding element (7) further comprises a second coupling portion (75), wherein, when the shielding element (7) is located on the catching side (12), the second coupling portion (75) is coupled to the first coupling portion (14) in order to hold the shielding element (7) positioned on the catching side (12). [4] Animal trap according to claim 1, characterized by a cover (74), wherein the cover (74) is arranged on the shielding element (7) and selectively covers the operating opening (73). [5] Animal trap according to claim 1, characterized by that the shielding element (7) is detachably hinged to the clamping device (1). [6] Animal trap according to claim 1, characterized bythat the clamping device (1) further comprises a first limiting unit (51) and a second limiting unit (52), wherein the first limiting unit (51) and the second limiting unit (52) are spaced apart from one another on the rotational path of the shielding element (7) in order to limit the rotational range of the shielding element (7). [7] Animal trap according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized by that the clamping device (1) further comprises at least one first positioning section (61) and the shielding element (7) further comprises at least one second positioning section (62), wherein, when the shielding element (7) is in the shielding position and shields the bite opening (11), the at least one second positioning section (62) and the at least one first positioning section (61) are locked and positioned. [8] Animal trap according to claim 7, characterized byin that the at least one first positioning section (61) contains a recess (611) and an inner wall (612) surrounding the recess (611), and the at least one second positioning section (62) contains a projection (621), wherein, when the shielding element (7) is in the shielding position, the projection (621) engages in the recess (611), wherein a part of the inner wall (612) delimits the projection (621) on the path of movement of the shielding element (7). [9] Animal trap according to claim 6, characterized bythat the shielding element (7) is provided with at least one entry opening (71), wherein the at least one entry opening (71) is connected to the bite opening (11), wherein the at least one entry opening (71) allows the animal to enter the bite opening (11); that at least one barrier wall (72) is provided on the shielding element (7), wherein the at least one barrier wall (72) surrounds the at least one entry opening (71); that the clamping device (1) further comprises a first coupling section (14) arranged on the catching side (12), wherein the shielding element (7) further comprises a second coupling section (75), wherein, when the shielding element (7) is located on the catching side (12), the second coupling section (75) is coupled to the first coupling section (14) in order to keep the shielding element (7) positioned on the catching side (12);that the clamping device (1) further comprises a first limiting unit (51) and a second limiting unit (52), wherein the first limiting unit (51) and the second limiting unit (52) are spaced apart from one another on the rotational path of the shielding element (7) in order to limit the rotational range of the shielding element (7); that the clamping device (1) further comprises at least one first positioning section (61) and the shielding element (7) further comprises at least one second positioning section (62), wherein, when the shielding element (7) is in the shielding position and shields the bite opening (11), the at least one second positioning section (62) and the at least one first positioning section (61) are locked and positioned;that the at least one first positioning section (61) contains a recess (611) and an inner wall (612) surrounding the recess (611), and the at least one second positioning section (62) contains a projection (621), wherein, when the shielding element (7) is in the shielding position, the projection (621) engages in the recess (611), wherein a part of the inner wall (612) delimits the projection (621) on the path of movement of the shielding element (7); that the number of at least one inlet opening (71) is two, wherein the two inlet openings (71) penetrate the shielding element (7) both in the direction of the bite opening (11) and transversely to the direction of the bite opening (11);that the clamping device (1) further comprises a trigger element (41), wherein the trigger element (41) is accommodated in the bite opening (11) and connected to the clamping element (3), wherein the two inlet openings (71) are distributed at the same angle with the trigger element (41) as the center; that a plurality of cones (43) are provided on the second clamping side (31) and a plurality of receiving holes (42) corresponding to the cones (43) are provided on the first clamping side (21); and that the shielding element (7) is detachably hinged to the clamping device (1).

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