Modular nesting box

Abstract

The invention relates to a modular box for flying animals, in particular bats and / or birds.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a modular box for flying animals, in particular bats and / or birds.

[0002] Interestingly, human habitats, especially urban areas with their buildings, are very attractive to flying animals, particularly bats and / or birds. There they find roosting sites behind facades, in attics, under roof tiles, in metal siding, in roller shutter boxes, or in other cracks and crevices in walls and facades. In Germany, for example, over twenty bat species live directly in human habitats.

[0003] Energy-efficient renovations of buildings, which are legally required, and other building repairs to facades can destroy these habitats. Therefore, artificial boxes specifically designed for colonization by flying animals, especially bats and / or birds, have been installed on or in buildings for some time now.

[0004] German patent DE 42 12 888 C2 discloses an artificial summer roost for bats. This is a flat box made of heat-insulating material with an opening and a hinged front panel, which can be suspended freely.

[0005] EP 3 821 706 A1 discloses an artificial quarters for at least one bat, in particular for at least one bat, comprising a housing that surrounds an interior space at least in sections, wherein the housing can be attached to an object, in particular a building, via a connecting device.

[0006] It remains necessary to develop boxes for flying animals, especially bats and / or birds, that are technically sound and at the same time species-appropriate and can be safely or quickly integrated into a facade by facade construction companies or craftsmen without further specialist knowledge.

[0007] Boxes for flying animals, especially bats and / or birds, are typically multi-part. In particular, the box consists of a hollowed-out front panel and a back panel, which is also often hollowed out, essentially forming the nesting cavity. The front panel is usually removable. In known boxes for flying animals, the removable front panel has an entrance opening, serving as a flight hole for the animals.

[0008] The inner walls of the nesting cavity typically feature special surface structures that facilitate or encourage the entry of flying animals, particularly bats and / or birds. If necessary, additional wall dividers, known as perches, can be inserted into the nesting cavity formed by the front and back walls to increase the available nesting area. This is particularly useful for smaller flying animal species, especially bats and / or birds, which require limited space.

[0009] However, a disadvantage is that the nesting cavity has a predetermined size due to the thickness of the front and back walls, thus limiting the available area for colonization. In particular, the predetermined size limits the number of perches that can be inserted. Another disadvantage is that inserting the perches is complex, as a mounting system for them must be installed within the nesting box, requiring additional components and consequently higher costs.

[0010] Furthermore, if, for example, the number of slope boards is changed, the suspension for the slope boards must be removed, which means additional work.

[0011] At the same time, the planning, documentation, and training effort increases significantly when using many different nesting cavities, also called nesting aids, in a single construction project. This can be due, for example, to differing structural conditions at the individual installation locations or to specifications for interior sizes and shapes provided by the ornithological expert report.

[0012] Furthermore, with known nesting aids, the interior design, for example, slope depth or nesting / slope space, must be determined well in advance through planning and delivery. Implementing later findings, often only gained during the construction project, requires increased time and financial resources.

[0013] The invention is therefore based on the technical problem of providing a box for flying animals, in particular bats and / or birds, in which the aforementioned disadvantages are at least reduced, and in particular do not occur. Specifically, the invention addresses the technical problem of providing a box for flying animals, in particular bats and / or birds, whose size is individually adjustable and / or easily modifiable, in particular the size of the nesting cavity. Specifically, the invention addresses the technical problem of providing a box for flying animals, in particular bats and / or birds, which allows for quick and easy adjustment of the nesting area.In particular, the invention is based on the technical problem of providing a box for flying animals, especially bats and / or birds, which is inexpensive and easy to manufacture.

[0014] The technical problem is solved by providing the present technical teaching, in particular the teaching of the independent claims and the embodiments disclosed in the dependent claims and the description.

[0015] The technical problem is solved in particular by providing a modular box for flying animals, especially bats and / or birds, featuring a front wall with a flight hole formed in it at least one partition wall having at least one perforation and a back wall wherein the front wall, the at least one intermediate wall and the rear wall each have at least one coupling element, making them formable and forming a closed box when connected.

[0016] The modular box according to the invention for flying animals, in particular bats and / or birds, hereinafter also referred to as a modular box, comprises a front wall, at least one intermediate wall, and a rear wall. According to the invention, an entrance hole is formed in the front wall through which the flying animals, in particular bats and / or birds, can enter the modular box. Preferably, the term "entrance hole" is understood to mean an entrance or access point for the flying animals, in particular bats and / or birds, into the modular box. According to the invention, the at least one intermediate wall has at least one perforation. According to the invention, the front wall, the at least one intermediate wall, and the rear wall each have at least one coupling element, enabling them to be positively connected to one another and, in the connected state, to form a closed box.

[0017] Preferably, the front wall, the at least one partition wall having at least one perforation, and the back wall form a nesting cavity. Preferably, the front wall and / or the back wall are hollowed out. Preferably, only the front wall is hollowed out. Preferably, only the front wall is hollowed out, and the back wall and / or front wall is structured on its box-side surface in such a way as to enable or facilitate the attack of flying animals, in particular bats and / or birds.

[0018] The at least one perforation in the at least one partition wall allows the size of the modular box according to the invention, in particular the size of the nesting cavity formed by the front wall, the at least one partition wall, and the rear wall, to be increased by the thickness of the at least one partition wall and the open area of ​​the perforation, especially compared to known boxes for flying animals, particularly bats and / or birds, which in particular consist of a front wall and a rear wall. The at least one partition wall and the at least one perforation, in particular the number of partition walls and the perforation(s) formed therein, allow the size of the modular box according to the invention, in particular the nesting cavity, to be individually adjustable.

[0019] By positively interlocking the front wall, the at least one intermediate wall, and the rear wall using coupling elements, the front wall, the at least one intermediate wall, and the rear wall are so firmly connected that, in the connected state, they form a closed box that can be inhabited by flying animals, especially bats and birds, and in particular without the front wall, the at least one intermediate wall, and the rear wall separating from each other. The size of the modular box according to the invention can be changed, in particular easily, by releasing the front wall and / or rear wall and the at least one intermediate wall, which are positively interlocked with the respective coupling elements, and in particular by expanding or reducing it, especially by changing the number of intermediate walls, each of which has at least one perforation.Preferably, in the connected state, the positive-locking connection of the front wall to the next intermediate wall, i.e., the intermediate wall directly adjoining the front wall, is released, and the front wall is removed, leaving the modular box in a separated state. Preferably, further intermediate walls, each having at least one perforation, or a further intermediate wall having a perforation, can then be added, depending on the project, by positively connecting the further intermediate walls or the further intermediate walls, each having a further intermediate wall, to the coupling elements of the existing intermediate wall and / or rear wall. Preferably, the front wall is finally positively connected to a last intermediate wall extending from the rear wall, also using the respective coupling elements, with the box according to the invention again being in a connected state.Preferably, a modular box for flying animals, especially bats and / or birds, is provided in a cost-effective and easy-to-manufacture manner, the size of which is particularly easy to change.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment, the modular box according to the invention is a modular box for bats. In a preferred embodiment, the modular box according to the invention is a modular box for birds.

[0021] In a preferred embodiment, the at least one coupling element is located on the side facing the interior of the box, or on the side facing the front wall or the rear wall. Preferably, the at least one coupling element is located in the corners and / or centrally on at least one edge.

[0022] In a preferred embodiment, the at least one coupling element is arranged on the front wall and / or the rear wall on the box side, i.e., on the side facing the interior of the box, in particular the surface. Preferably, the at least one coupling element, in particular the at least two coupling elements of the at least one partition wall, are arranged on the side facing the front wall, in particular the surface, and on the side facing the rear wall, in particular the surface.

[0023] Preferably, the coupling elements are configured in pairs, particularly on adjacent walls, and especially such that a first coupling element interacts with a second coupling element. Preferably, the first coupling element is selected from a group consisting of a recess, nut, bolt receptacle, toothed flank receptacle, groove, mortise, keyway, loops, dovetail receptacle, eccentric, and combinations thereof. Preferably, the second coupling element is selected from a group consisting of a protrusion, screw, bolt, toothed flank, spring, pin, keyway, barb, dovetail tongue, eccentric bolt, and combinations thereof. Preferably, the first coupling element is a recess and the second coupling element is a protrusion that can be positively inserted into the recess.

[0024] In a preferred embodiment, the front wall has at least one, in particular at least 2, in particular at least 4, in particular at least 6, in particular 1 to 10, in particular 2 to 6, in particular 4 to 6, in particular 2, in particular 4, in particular 6, in particular first and / or second, coupling element.

[0025] In a preferred embodiment, the rear wall has at least one, in particular at least 2, in particular at least 4, in particular at least 6, in particular 1 to 10, in particular 2 to 6, in particular 4 to 6, in particular 2, in particular 4, in particular 6, in particular first and / or second, coupling element.

[0026] In a preferred embodiment, the at least one intermediate wall has at least 2, in particular at least 3, in particular at least 4, in particular at least 6, in particular 2 to 16, in particular 4 to 12, in particular 6 to 12, in particular 2, in particular 8, in particular 12, in particular first and / or second, coupling elements.

[0027] In a preferred embodiment, the front wall has at least one first and / or second coupling element and the at least one intermediate wall has at least one first and / or second coupling element, wherein the at least one first and / or second coupling element of the front wall interacts with the at least one first and / or second coupling element of the at least one intermediate wall in such a way that the front wall can be positively connected to the at least one intermediate wall.

[0028] In a preferred embodiment, the rear wall has at least one first and / or second coupling element and the at least one intermediate wall has at least one first and / or second coupling element, wherein the at least one first and / or second coupling element of the rear wall interacts with the at least one first and / or second coupling element of the at least one intermediate wall in such a way that the rear wall can be positively connected to the at least one intermediate wall.

[0029] In a preferred embodiment, the front wall has at least one first and / or second coupling element, the rear wall has at least one first and / or second coupling element, and the at least one intermediate wall has at least one first and one second coupling element, at least two first coupling elements, or at least two second coupling elements, wherein the at least one first and / or second coupling element of the front wall and the at least one first and / or second coupling element of the rear wall interact with the at least one first and one second coupling element, the at least two first coupling elements, or the at least two second coupling elements of the at least one intermediate wall in such a way that the front wall and the rear wall can be positively connected to the at least one intermediate wall.

[0030] In a preferred embodiment, the positive locking connection of the respective coupling elements of the front wall, the at least one intermediate wall and the rear wall is a detachable positive locking connection.

[0031] In a preferred embodiment, the modular box has 2 to 20, in particular 2 to 10, in particular 2 to 8, in particular 2 to 6, in particular at least 5, in particular at least 8, partition walls. Preferably, each partition wall has coupling elements, in particular at least two coupling elements, in particular first and / or second coupling elements.

[0032] In a preferred embodiment, the modular box has 2 to 20, in particular 2 to 10, in particular 2 to 8, in particular 2 to 6, in particular at least 5, in particular at least 8, partition walls, each partition wall having a perforation.

[0033] In a preferred embodiment, an intermediate wall has a wall thickness of 0.5 to 10 cm, in particular 0.5 to 5 cm, in particular 0.1 to 3 cm, in particular 3 to 10 cm, in particular at least 0.5 cm, in particular at least 1 cm, in particular at least 3 cm.

[0034] In a preferred embodiment, each partition wall has a uniform wall thickness or different wall thicknesses. In a preferred embodiment, at least two partition walls have a uniform wall thickness or different wall thicknesses.

[0035] In a preferred embodiment, the front wall has an entrance hole attachment, in particular a removable, and in particular an external, attachment.

[0036] In a preferred embodiment, the flight hole is arranged on a front or underside of the front wall, in relation to a suspended or erected modular box according to the invention.

[0037] In a preferred embodiment, the rear wall is structured on its box-side surface, in particular the side facing the inner edge space, in such a way as to enable or facilitate the attack of bats and / or birds.

[0038] In a preferred embodiment, the structuring is formed by structuring ridges and / or structuring recesses. Preferably, the structuring ridges and / or structuring recesses are arranged parallel to each other. Preferably, the structuring ridges and / or structuring recesses form angular, in particular triangular, square, pentagonal, hexagonal, in particular honeycomb-shaped, in particular octagonal, structural elements from which the structuring is formed.

[0039] In a preferred embodiment, an intermediate wall has at least two, in particular two, perforations. Preferably, the at least two perforations, in particular two perforations, are separated by a separating element, in particular a web, extending from one edge to another edge of the intermediate wall.

[0040] In a preferred embodiment, the separating element is designed as a bridge.

[0041] In a preferred embodiment, at least one partition wall has at least two, in particular two, perforations, wherein the at least two perforations, in particular two perforations, are separated by a separating element, in particular a web, extending from one edge to another edge of the partition wall, wherein the separating element, in particular the web, has a passageway. This preferably allows flying animals to move from one perforation through the passageway to the other perforation, in particular without having to leave the modular box.

[0042] In a preferred embodiment, the partition wall has at least one, in particular one, perforation over at least 80%, in particular at least 90%, in particular at least 95%, in particular at least 99%, in particular 80 to 99%, in particular 90 to 99%, in particular 95 to 99% of the area of ​​the partition wall, based on the total area of ​​the partition wall.

[0043] In a preferred embodiment, the partition wall, which has at least one perforation, has at least one recess at least around a portion of the perforation, into which a partition wall can be positively inserted to close at least that portion of the perforation. Preferably, the perforation is completely surrounded by a material forming the partition wall, in particular by the material containing the recess. Preferably, the perforation is enclosed by, in particular, four edges of the partition wall and / or by webs separating the perforations.

[0044] In a preferred embodiment, the partition wall has a perforation, wherein the perforation has a recess which extends by at least 40%, in particular at least 50%, in particular at least 70%, in particular at least 90%, in particular 40 to 100%, in particular 50 to 100%, in particular 60 to 100%, in particular 40 to 80%, in particular 40 to 60%, in particular 50%, in particular 100% of the circumference of the perforation, based on the total circumference of the perforation.

[0045] In a preferred embodiment, the at least one partition wall has at least two perforations, wherein at least one perforation has a recess extending by at least 40%, in particular at least 50%, in particular at least 70%, in particular at least 90%, in particular 40 to 100%, in particular 50 to 100%, in particular 60 to 100%, in particular 50%, in particular 100% of the circumference of the perforation, based on the total circumference of the perforation, into which a partition wall can be inserted in a form-fitting manner. This preferably achieves the effect that only a portion of the partition wall is closed by inserting a partition wall into the recess of one perforation, while the other portion, which has the additional perforation, remains open.

[0046] In a preferred embodiment, each partition wall has a recess at least around a portion of the respective perforation, into which a partition wall can be inserted in a form-fitting manner. Preferably, the portion is bounded by edges of the respective partition wall and at least one material thickening of an edge, in particular two material thickenings, each on an edge, especially on opposite edges, of the respective partition wall.

[0047] In a preferred embodiment, the modular box has at least one partition wall which can be inserted into the at least one recess of the at least one partition wall which at least partially surrounds the at least one perforation.

[0048] In a preferred embodiment, the at least one partition wall has a wall thickness that corresponds to the depth of the at least one recess into which the at least one partition wall can be inserted.

[0049] Preferably, the partition, into which the at least one recess of the at least one intermediate wall can be inserted (the recess at least partially surrounding the at least one perforation), ensures that the area for colonization in the brood cavity can be changed easily and quickly. Preferably, the partition, which can be inserted into the recess of the intermediate wall, allows the area for colonization in the brood cavity to be increased or decreased easily and quickly by inserting or removing the partition into the designated recess. Preferably, it is only necessary to detach the front wall from the intermediate wall, which is positively connected to the front wall, in order to insert or remove the partition(s) into the designated recess(s) in the intermediate wall(s).This approach allows for easy and quick changes to the area used for colonization. It also allows for individual adjustment of the size of the nesting cavity.

[0050] In a preferred embodiment, the at least one, in particular each, partition wall is structured on its rear wall-side, in particular facing the rear wall, and / or front wall-side, in particular facing the front wall, surface in such a way that attack by bats and / or birds is enabled or facilitated.

[0051] In a preferred embodiment, the modular box, in particular the rear wall, the at least one partition wall, and / or the front wall, has at least one, in particular at least two, fastening elements, in particular one or more screws or bolts, and / or one or more nuts or holes, in particular bolt receptacles, with which the modular box can be attached to a wall, in particular a house wall. Preferably, the at least one fastening element, in particular a nut or hole, is arranged on the thickened material of an edge of a partition wall. Preferably, the fastening elements, in particular nuts or holes, overlap in the connected state such that the modular box can be attached to a wall, in particular a house wall, with at least one screw or at least one bolt.

[0052] In a preferred embodiment, the front wall, the at least one intermediate wall and / or the rear wall are formed from a material selected from the group consisting of at least one polymer, at least one type of wood, at least one type of concrete and combinations thereof.

[0053] In a preferred embodiment, the at least one type of wood is selected from the group consisting of pressed wood and screwed or glued hardwood or softwood elements.

[0054] In a preferred embodiment, the at least one type of concrete is selected from the group consisting of lightweight concrete, aerated concrete, wood concrete, a high-strength concrete for thin walls, watertight concretes, in particular according to DIN 1045-2:2008-08 and DIN EN 206 (2017-01) and polymer concretes, in particular with natural fiber content.

[0055] In a preferred embodiment, the at least one polymer is selected from the group consisting of rigid foam and polymer resin, in particular with a natural fiber content.

[0056] Preferably, the material from which the front wall, at least one intermediate wall and / or the back wall are formed has low thermal conductivity, low density and / or increased moisture resistance compared to known brooding cavities.

[0057] In a preferred embodiment, the material has a material density in the range of 0.8 to 1.4 g / cm³. 3 , especially 0.9 to 1.3 g / cm³ 3 , especially 1.0 to 1.2 g / cm³ 3 , on.

[0058] In the context of the present invention, "wall thickness" also refers to the thickness or depth of a wall. Preferably, the wall thickness is uniform over the entire wall height and width or varies at least in certain areas. Preferably, specific wall thickness specifications for a wall with varying thickness refer to the thickest point of the wall.

[0059] In connection with the present invention, the term "flight hole" also refers to an entrance or access point to the modular box according to the invention for flying animals, in particular bats and / or birds.

[0060] In connection with the present invention, "perforation" also means a hole or a penetration in a material, in particular a wall, in particular a partition wall, in particular which is at least partially, in particular completely, surrounded by the material, in particular the wall, in particular the partition wall.

[0061] In the context of the present invention, the term "modular box" also refers to a container or housing comprising several individual, in particular interchangeable, and combinable components, also referred to as modules, especially walls, and preferably consisting of such components. These components, in particular modules, can preferably be used independently of one another or positively connected to one another in various configurations or combinations to form an adaptable, expandable box.

[0062] In the context of the present invention, "coupling elements" are understood to mean elements designed to connect two or more components or modules, in particular walls, to one another, especially by means of a positive locking connection. Preferably, the coupling elements enable the mechanical connection between the connected components or modules, in particular walls. Preferably, the coupling elements are provided in pairs, wherein a first coupling element interacts with a second coupling element in such a way that a positive locking connection is formed between two components or modules, in particular walls.

[0063] In the context of the present invention, "positive locking" is understood to mean, in particular, a type of connection between two or more components, especially walls, which is achieved by a specific shape of the coupling elements involved. Preferably, in a positive locking connection, the coupling elements interact, and in particular interlock, in such a way that movement of the components, especially walls, or separation of the positive locking connection in at least one direction is prevented by the interaction of the coupling elements, especially by their shape, and in particular without the need for additional forces or materials, such as friction or adhesive.

[0064] In connection with the present invention, the term "box interior" is understood to mean in particular the space, especially a hollow space, formed by the front wall, the space having at least one intermediate wall and at least one perforation, and the rear wall.

[0065] In the context of the present invention, the term "at least one" is understood to mean a quantity that expresses a number of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and so on. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the term "at least one" can represent exactly the number 1. In another preferred embodiment, the term "at least one" can also mean 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7.

[0066] Insofar as the “presence”, “containing”, or “possessing” of a component is expressly mentioned or implied in connection with the present invention, this means that the respective component is present, in particular in a measurable quantity.

[0067] In the context of the present invention, the terms "comprising" and "comprising" are understood to mean that, in addition to the elements explicitly covered by these terms, further, unmentioned elements may be present. In the context of the present technical teaching, these terms are also understood to mean that only the explicitly mentioned elements are covered and no further elements are present. In this particular embodiment, the meaning of the terms "comprising" and "comprising" is synonymous with the term "consisting of." Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "comprising" also encompass compositions that, in addition to the explicitly mentioned elements, contain further unmentioned elements that are, however, of a functionally and qualitatively subordinate nature. In this embodiment, the terms "comprising" and "comprising" are synonymous with the term "essentially consisting of."

[0068] In the context of the present invention, the term "and / or" means that all members of a group connected by the term "and / or" are disclosed both alternatively to one another and cumulatively to one another in any combination. For the expression "A, B and / or C", this means that the following disclosure content is to be understood: a) A or B or C, or b) (A and B), or c) (A and C), or d) (B and C), or e) (A and B and C).

[0069] Further preferred embodiments are set forth in the dependent claims.

[0070] The invention is described below with reference to the figures, without limiting the general inventive concept. Figures

[0071] The figures show Fig. 1 an exploded view of an embodiment of a modular box according to the invention, Fig. 2 a) an external view and b) a sectional view of an embodiment of a modular box according to the invention in the connected state, Fig. 3 a preferred embodiment of a partition wall Fig. 4 a preferred embodiment of a partition wall comprising two perforations separated by a web, Fig. 5 a preferred embodiment of a partition wall comprising two perforations separated by a web, wherein the web has a passageway, and Fig. 6 an exploded view of a preferred embodiment of two partition walls arranged one above the other.

[0072] Fig. Figure 1 shows an exploded view of an embodiment of a modular box 1 according to the invention. The modular box 1 according to the invention for flying animals, in particular bats and / or birds, has a front wall 2 with an entrance hole 3 formed therein, at least one partition wall 5 having at least one perforation 4, in particular six partition walls 5 each having a perforation 4, and a rear wall 6, wherein the front wall 2, the at least one partition wall 5 and the rear wall 6 each have at least one coupling element 7, whereby they can be positively connected to one another and, in the connected state, form a closed box 1. Preferably, the partition walls 5 have a uniform wall thickness of 0.5 to 10 cm. Preferably, the front wall 2 has an entrance hole extension 8 at the entrance hole 3.The rear wall 6 is preferably structured on its box-side surface to enable or facilitate the attack of flying animals, in particular bats and / or birds. Preferably, the structuring of the box-side surface of the rear wall 6 is formed by structuring ribs 9 arranged parallel to one another. Preferably, each partition wall 5 has a perforation 4. Preferably, the perforation 4 extends over at least 80% of the area of ​​the respective partition wall 5, based on the total area of ​​the respective partition wall 5. Preferably, the partition wall 5, which has at least one perforation 4, and in particular all partition walls 5, has a recess 10, in particular each recess 10, which extends around a portion of the respective perforation 4, in particular around at least 40% of the circumference of the perforation 4, based on the total circumference of the perforation 4.Preferably, the section is bounded by three edges of the respective partition wall 4 and two material thickenings 11 arranged centrally on the lateral edges. In the present embodiment, the modular box 1 has three partition walls 12 that can be inserted into the respective recess 10 of the perforation 4 of the partition walls 5, with one partition wall 12 being inserted into the recess 10 of the perforation 4 of every second partition wall 5. Preferably, each partition wall 12 is structured on its rear and front surfaces in such a way as to enable or facilitate the grasping of flying animals, in particular bats and / or birds. Preferably, the structuring of the rear and front surfaces of each partition wall 12 is formed by structuring recesses 13 arranged parallel to each other.

[0073] Fig. Figure 2 a) shows an external view of a front wall 2 of an embodiment of a modular box 1 according to the invention in the connected state. The front wall 2 has an entrance hole 3.

[0074] Fig. Figure 2 b) shows a sectional view of an embodiment of a modular box 1 according to the invention in its connected state. The descriptions of the individual components are shown in Figure 2 b). Fig. The above description largely applies here as well. In this embodiment, the modular box 1 has six partition walls 5, wherein, starting from the front wall 2, a partition 12 is inserted into a recess 10 of the perforation 4 of the respective partition wall 5 in the first, fourth, and sixth partition walls 5. The recesses 10 and perforations 4 are shown with reference to the partition walls 5 in which no partition 5 is inserted.

[0075] Fig. Figure 3 shows a view of a side of a preferred embodiment of an intermediate wall 5 facing, for example, the front wall 2. Preferably, two second coupling elements 7, designed as projections, and two first coupling elements 7, designed as recesses, are arranged on the side, in particular the surface, of the intermediate wall 5 facing the front wall 2, with one coupling element 7 being located in each of the four corners of the intermediate wall 5. The first coupling elements 7 of the intermediate wall 5 shown interact with second coupling elements 7 of another intermediate wall 5 (not shown) or a front wall 2 to create a positive-locking connection between the intermediate wall 5 and the other intermediate wall or front wall.The second coupling elements 7 of the partition wall 5 shown interact with first coupling elements 7 of another partition wall 5 (not shown) or a front wall 2 to create a positive-locking connection between the partition wall 5 and the other partition wall or front wall. Preferably, the partition wall 5 has two fastening elements 14, each located on a material thickening 11 and each designed as a hole for a bolt receptacle.

[0076] Fig. Figure 4 shows a preferred embodiment of a partition 5, in particular similar to that shown in Fig. 3. Partition wall 5 shown, having two perforations 4 separated by a web 16. Preferably, the two perforations 4 are separated by a web 16 extending from the center of one edge to the center of another edge of the partition wall 5.

[0077] Fig. Figure 5 shows a preferred embodiment of a partition wall 5, in particular similar to the one shown in Fig. The partition wall 5 shown in Figure 4 has two perforations 4 separated by a web 16. Preferably, the two perforations 4 are separated by a web 16 extending from the center of one edge to the center of another edge of the partition wall 5. Preferably, the web 16 has a passage 17.

[0078] Fig.Figure 6 shows an exploded view of a preferred embodiment of two partition walls 5 arranged one above the other. Preferably, each partition wall 5 has a perforation 4. Preferably, the perforation 4 extends over at least 80% of the area of ​​the respective partition wall 5, based on the total area of ​​the respective partition wall 5. Preferably, both partition walls 5 each have a recess 10, which extends around a portion of the respective perforation 4, in particular around 100% of the circumference of the perforation 4, based on the total circumference of the perforation 4. REFERENCE MARK LIST 1 modular box 2 Front wall 3 entrance holes 4-hole 5 Partition wall 6 Back panel 7 coupling element 8 Flight hole cover 9 Structuring bridge 10 recesses 11 Material thickening 12 Partition wall 13 Structuring exclusion 14 Fastening element 16 Bridge 17 Ascent

Claims

Modular box (1) for flying animals, in particular bats and / or birds, comprising a front wall (2) with a flight hole (3) formed therein, at least one intermediate wall (5) having at least one perforation (4) and a rear wall (6), wherein the front wall (2), the at least one intermediate wall (5) and the rear wall (6) each have at least one coupling element (7) whereby they can be positively connected to each other and form a closed box when connected. Modular box (1) according to claim 1, wherein the modular box (1) has 2 to 10 partition walls (5), each partition wall (5) having a perforation (4). Modular box (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein an intermediate wall (5) has a wall thickness of 0.5 to 10 cm, in particular 0.5 to 5 cm. Modular box (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the front wall (2) has an entrance hole attachment (8) at the entrance hole (3), in particular a removable one. Modular box (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the rear wall (6) is structured on its box-side surface in such a way as to enable or facilitate the attack of flying animals, in particular bats and / or birds. Modular box (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the partition wall (5) has a perforation (4) over at least 80% of the area of ​​the partition wall, based on the total area of ​​the partition wall. Modular box (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the intermediate wall (5) having at least one perforation (4) has at least one recess (10) at least around a partial area of ​​the at least one perforation, into which a partition wall (12) can be inserted in a form-fitting manner to close at least the partial area of ​​the perforation. Modular box (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the partition wall (5) has a perforation (4), wherein the partition wall (5) has a recess (10) which extends by at least 40% of the circumference of the perforation, based on the total circumference of the perforation. Modular box (1) according to claim 2, wherein each partition wall (5) has a recess (10) at least around a partial area of ​​the respective perforation into which a partition wall (12) can be inserted in a form-fitting manner. Modular box (1) according to one of claims 7 to 9, wherein the modular box (1) has at least one partition (12) which can be inserted into the at least one recess (10) of the at least one intermediate wall (5) which at least partially surrounds the at least one perforation (4). Modular box (1) according to claim 10, wherein the at least one, in particular each, partition (12) is structured on its rear or front surface in such a way as to enable or facilitate the attack of flying animals, in particular bats and / or birds. Modular box (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one partition wall (5) has a passage (17).

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