Device for holding a bait

Abstract

Device (1) for holding a bait (2) for rodents, characterized by a housing part (3) that can be inserted into a sewer shaft, in particular a sewer shaft or a cable duct shaft, which has at least one receiving chamber (5) bounded by at least one wall, in particular at least one housing partial wall, wherein at least one through-opening (9) is formed through which an animal can reach at least one bait (2) arranged in the receiving chamber (5), wherein several through-openings (9) through which an animal can reach at least one bait (2) arranged in the receiving chamber (5) are formed in a housing partial wall forming a side wall of the housing part (3).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a device for holding a bait for animals, in particular pests such as rodents, insects, etc.

[0002] Such devices are intended for pest control, i.e. in particular for controlling rodents such as mice and rats, or insects such as cockroaches, which live in channels or pipes through which water flows, i.e. in particular sewage, rainwater or wastewater channels and / or cable ducts, or corresponding sewer or pipe shafts, i.e. generally in water-carrying facilities, and which can cause considerable damage there, e.g. to sewage treatment plants and other infrastructural facilities. Corresponding devices therefore typically contain pest-specific baits containing special poisons or active substances which, in various ways, cause the pests to die and / or prevent them from multiplying, and / or contain attractants which attract corresponding pests.

[0003] The poisons, attractants, or active ingredients contained in the baits generally pose a potential threat to humans and the environment, so care must be taken to prevent them from entering and contaminating the water flowing through the corresponding canals or manholes. However, this can occur with conventional devices when large volumes of water are involved and the water levels in the canals or manholes are high, as is the case, for example, after heavy rain.

[0004] The invention is therefore based on the object of providing an improved device for holding a bait for animals, in particular pests such as rodents, insects, etc.

[0005] The object is achieved by a device of the type mentioned at the outset, which is characterized according to the invention by a housing part which can be inserted into a sewer shaft, in particular a sewer shaft or a cable duct shaft, which housing part has at least one receiving space delimited by at least one wall, in particular at least one housing part wall, wherein at least one through-opening is formed in the at least one wall, through which an animal can reach at least one bait arranged in the receiving space.

[0006] The device described herein is used to hold bait for animals, i.e. in particular for pests, such as rodents, such as mice and rats, and / or insects, such as beetles and cockroaches, or other animals that may be found in a sewer shaft, such as small bears, e.g. raccoons, etc. A corresponding bait therefore contains certain, typically pest-specific, substances, such as poisons or active ingredients that cause pests to die in various ways and / or prevent pests from multiplying. A corresponding bait can alternatively or additionally also contain substances that serve as attractants, possibly pest-specific, which attract animals. The term “pest” is used below. This generally refers to animals that are at least temporarily found in water-bearing facilities, i.e. in a sewer system orin a sewer shaft. This includes, in particular, rodents such as mice, rats, etc., and / or insects such as beetles, cockroaches, etc., and / or smaller mammals such as bears, e.g., raccoons.

[0007] The device according to the invention comprises a housing part. The housing part can be inserted into a channel or a channel shaft, such as a sewer shaft and / or a cable duct shaft. The channel or channel shaft typically contains water or wastewater, or the channel or channel shaft can be at least temporarily flowed through by water or wastewater. The term "sewer shaft" is used hereafter. This refers to a part of a water-conducting facility, such as a sewer system for water, i.e., wastewater, rainwater, dirty water, or supply lines, etc.

[0008] The housing part is typically, but not necessarily, hollow-cylindrical. The housing part has a receiving space that is typically, but not necessarily, cylindrical. Typically, at least one bait and, if necessary, additional functional components of the device can be accommodated or accommodated in a corresponding receiving space.

[0009] The housing part can be closed or secured by a cover element, e.g., at one end, so that access to the receiving space can be created by removing the cover element. The cover element can have a threaded section, and the housing part can have a threaded section that is the same as the threaded section, so that the cover element can be screwed to the housing part.

[0010] The housing-side receiving space is bounded by at least one wall. A wall defining the receiving space is generally a wall that defines the outer or inner contour of the receiving space.

[0011] An example of such a wall is a housing part wall, i.e. a wall defining the outer or inner contour of the housing part. If the housing part comprises a plurality of housing part walls, these can be arranged or formed at an angle relative to one another depending on a respective specific geometric-structural design of the housing part. Certain housing part walls, which typically run (essentially) vertically with respect to the correct installation state of the device in a sewer system, can form side walls of the housing part, and certain housing part walls, which typically run (essentially) horizontally with respect to the correct installation state of the device in a sewer system, can form ceiling or floor walls of the housing part.

[0012] A wall delimiting the housing-part-side receiving space can be, in addition to corresponding housing part walls, a wall of a connecting component that can be connected or is connected to the housing part. A wall of a connecting component can also be a wall that defines the outer or inner contour of the receiving space. A connecting component can be, for example, a receiving chamber that can be connected or is connected to the housing part, in which various functional components of the device, in particular electrical and / or electronic functional components and / or baits, can be arranged or are arranged.

[0013] At least one through-opening is formed in at least one wall defining the receiving space, through which pests can reach at least one bait arranged in the receiving space. A corresponding through-opening thus provides access for pests into the receiving space on the housing part side. Naturally, pests can also exit the receiving space on the housing part side through a corresponding through-opening. A corresponding through-opening thus also provides an exit for pests from the receiving space on the housing part side.

[0014] At least one through-opening on the housing part wall side can be surrounded, at least in sections, by a splash or splash protection element to protect against the penetration of water caused by splashes or splashes into the receiving space defined by the housing part. A corresponding splash or splash protection element, typically designed in a roof-like or roof-shaped manner, can be arranged as a separate component on the housing part or formed integrally with the housing part.

[0015] Through-openings on the housing part wall side can be formed in the region of a section of the housing part having an outer circumference that is wider than the other sections of the housing part.

[0016] Of course, it is possible for several corresponding passage openings to be present. The passage openings can be evenly or unevenly distributed in terms of position, e.g., circumference and / or height, with respect to a given geometric-structural design of the housing part. The passage openings do not necessarily have to be identical in terms of their geometric-structural design, e.g., their dimensions or shape. Thus, pest-specific passage openings, i.e., specific passage openings for specific pests, can be provided.

[0017] In this context, it should be noted that a corresponding passage opening can, of course, also comprise several interconnected passage opening sections with different geometric and structural designs. Such passage opening sections can be designed to suit the pest species.

[0018] Overall, the formation of corresponding through-openings in corresponding walls represents a simple yet reliable principle for a device for holding a bait, which allows pests access to the housing-side receiving space, i.e., in particular, to a bait in the housing-side receiving space. Since the pests can easily exit the housing through corresponding through-openings, e.g., after a bait bite, pests typically do not perceive the housing as a trap, which could be problematic in that pests would no longer be able to frequent the housing.

[0019] In the following, suitable embodiments of the device in connection with the formation of corresponding through openings are briefly discussed again: Through-openings delimited on the wall side can be formed in a housing part wall forming a side wall or part of a side wall of the housing part. In the case of a (hollow) cylindrical housing part, this means that corresponding through-openings can be formed in the outer surface of the housing part. Through-openings delimited on the wall side can alternatively or additionally also be formed in a housing part wall forming a ceiling or base wall or part of a ceiling or base wall of the housing part. In the case of a (hollow) cylindrical housing part, this means that corresponding through-openings can be formed in an end face of the housing part. The term “ceiling wall” also includes an (upper) cover element formed within a ceiling wall, via which access (from above) into the receiving space on the housing part side is possible.The term “bottom wall” also includes a (lower) cover element formed within a bottom wall, via which access (from below) into the housing part-side receiving space is possible.

[0020] It was further mentioned that corresponding through-openings delimited on the wall side can be formed in a wall of a receiving chamber that can be connected or is connected to the housing part. The through-openings can in particular be formed in a receiving chamber wall forming a side wall of a receiving chamber and / or a receiving chamber wall forming a bottom wall of a receiving chamber and / or a receiving chamber wall forming a ceiling wall of a receiving chamber. Here too, the term "ceiling wall" includes an (upper) cover element formed within a ceiling wall, via which access (from above) into the receiving chamber is possible, and the term "bottom wall" includes a (lower) cover element formed within a bottom wall, via which access (from below) into the receiving chamber is possible.

[0021] One embodiment of the device consists in arranging or forming at least one bait platform in the housing part. A bait platform typically represents a housing part wall, in particular a housing part wall forming a bottom wall of the housing part. At least one additional through-opening can also be formed in a corresponding bait platform. A corresponding bait platform can thus define at least one through-opening through which a pest can reach at least one bait arranged in the receiving space.

[0022] Regardless of whether a through-opening is formed in the bait platform or not, the bait platform typically defines a lower region of the housing part located below this opening and an upper region of the housing part located above this opening. A bait is typically arranged in the upper region of the housing part. The bait can, for example, be arranged directly on the bait platform. Alternatively or additionally, a bait can also be held on a bait holding device for holding a bait or can be arranged in a corresponding receiving chamber. A bait holding device or a receiving chamber is also typically arranged above the bait platform.

[0023] To reach a bait, typically located in the upper portion of the housing, a pest must first enter the housing. To do so, the pest can enter the housing through a corresponding opening in the wall, i.e., possibly on the bait platform side. After biting the bait, the pest can exit the housing again by passing through the corresponding openings.

[0024] Of course, several, i.e. at least two, bait platforms can be arranged or formed in the housing part. Respective bait platforms are typically arranged above or below one another. Depending on the geometry of the respective bait platforms, several bait platforms can be arranged in parallel, at least in sections. Between two (immediately) adjacent bait platforms, an intermediate space defining an intermediate level is typically formed. Each intermediate space can be accessible via a through opening in the wall, typically at least laterally. Respective intermediate spaces do not have to be identical in terms of their shape, volume, etc., but can be designed differently. This applies to the exemplary case of more than two bait platforms and thus at least two corresponding intermediate spaces.

[0025] The presence of multiple bait platforms and thus multiple spaces allows the housing section to be equipped with a comparatively larger number of baits, since baits can, in principle, be arranged on multiple levels. This also allows the housing section to be frequented by a comparatively larger number of pests. Furthermore, the mechanical stability, particularly the rigidity, of the housing section can be increased by the presence of multiple bait platforms and thus multiple spaces. The housing section can be further "stiffened" by the bait platforms arranged within it.

[0026] The respective intermediate spaces can communicate with each other via respective passage openings on the bait platform side, if available; in this case, there is a possibility of passage from a "lowest" bait platform to a "top" bait platform and vice versa.

[0027] The intermediate spaces can cause a flow-related "calming" of water rising in the housing part, or generally an influence on the flow. The water flowing into and rising within the housing part must therefore "make its way" upwards through several intermediate levels, which typically leads to a "calming" of the water flow. This applies in particular to an embodiment of the device with several bait platforms, each with at least one through-opening on the bait platform side. In such an embodiment of the device, the respective bait platforms can also be provided, at least in sections, with a surface structure that influences the flow, in particular the type of flow or the flow velocity, of water flowing along them or rising in the housing part, e.g. in the form of flow-influencing ribs and / or beads.

[0028] If present, respective through-openings delimited by respective bait platforms can be arranged offset relative to one another. For example, at least one through-opening on the bait platform side of a first bait platform can be arranged offset from the at least one through-opening on the bait platform side of a further bait platform arranged adjacent to the first bait platform. A through-opening of a first bait platform can, for example, be formed in an edge region of the first bait platform, and a through-opening of a further bait platform adjacent to the first bait platform can be formed in an oppositely arranged edge region of the further bait platform. The offset arrangement of respective through-openings also makes it possible to "calm" or generally influence the flow of water rising in the housing part, e.g. in a meandering manner.The staggered arrangement of the respective passage openings also facilitates the movement of a pest between the respective spaces or intermediate levels.

[0029] At least one bait platform can be configured, at least in sections, with at least one bait platform section that extends at an angle or in a curved or bent manner relative to at least one further, particularly adjacent, bait platform. By correspondingly inclined, curved, or bent profiles of corresponding bait platforms, the flow of water rising in the housing part can also be influenced. Inclined, curved, or bent profiles of corresponding bait platforms can also facilitate the ascent or descent of pests between respective spaces or intermediate levels by acting as ascent or descent ramps.

[0030] As a further measure for influencing the flow of water rising in the housing part, at least one bait platform can be formed, at least in sections, with bore-like openings or perforations passing through it. Respective openings of a bait platform, generally designed similar to a perforated (sheet metal) structure, can "dampen" and thus also "calm" the flow of rising water. The openings are present as an alternative or in addition to the respective through-openings on the bait platform side and differ, in particular, in their size, i.e., in particular their diameter, from the respective through-openings on the bait platform side; the openings are small compared to the respective through-openings on the bait platform side. Rounded openings can, for example, have a diameter of between 50 µm and 3 mm. Of course, various openings with different geometries can be provided.

[0031] In the case of at least one bait platform with at least one through-opening on the bait platform side, i.e. fundamentally independent of the provision of several corresponding bait platforms, it must be noted that when water flows in or rises into or in the housing part, a counterpressure develops in the housing part due to the given volume (internal volume) and the tightness of the housing part, which counteracts the inflowing or rising water or counteracts the inflow or rising of water. This results from the air in the housing part being compressed by the inflow and rising water. The rising of water in the housing part is therefore increasingly made more difficult due to the counterpressure that develops therein.This principle is of course also valid when there are several bait platforms, so that when the water rising in the housing part reaches a certain bait platform, it is subjected to such a high counterpressure that it can no longer rise further at the given current.

[0032] In the case of at least one bait platform with at least one through-opening on the bait platform side, i.e. fundamentally independent of the provision of multiple bait platforms, it is further conceivable for the or at least one bait platform to be designed to extend at least partially through the housing part in a spiral or helical shape. A pest that has penetrated the housing part can easily move within the housing part via a bait platform that is correspondingly spiral or - similar to a spiral staircase - helical, for example in order to reach bait. Spiral or helical bait platforms can also influence the flow of water rising in the housing part. In the case of multiple bait platforms, it is possible for one or more bait platforms to be designed with a corresponding spiral or helical course, at least in sections.

[0033] According to a particularly expedient embodiment of the device, at least one closing body can be present. The closing body is mounted so as to be movable relative to the housing part. The mounting of the closing body typically involves a captive arrangement or connection of the closing body to or with the housing part. The closing body can be moved into an open position in which the at least one or at least one wall-bounded through-opening is exposed. In the open position, the closing body is typically moved away from the at least one through-opening such that the at least one through-opening is exposed. Thus, a pest can pass through the through-opening in the open position in order to get into or out of the housing part.The closing body is further movable into a closed position in which the at least one or at least one through-opening delimited by the wall is not exposed, i.e., closed. In the closed position, the closing body is typically moved toward or over the at least one through-opening such that the at least one through-opening is not exposed. Consequently, a pest cannot pass through the through-opening in the closed position to enter or exit the housing part. In the closed position, the closing body typically hermetically seals or closes the at least one through-opening.

[0034] It is essential that the receiving space of the housing part is, as mentioned, typically hermetically sealed, separable, or separated from the environment around the housing part in the closed position of the closing body, so that water cannot penetrate the receiving space, or generally into the housing part, in the closed position, e.g., due to flooding or splashing water. This prevents contamination of water with substances contained in the baits arranged in the housing part, i.e., poisons, attractants, or active ingredients. The movement of a corresponding closing body from the closed position to the open position can be induced in various ways. This will be discussed in more detail later.

[0035] In one embodiment of the device with multiple through-openings on the wall side, the through-openings can each be closed by a separate closing body. However, it is also possible for several or all of the through-openings to be closed by a (single) common closing body. Such a closing body typically has multiple closing body sections, which, in the closed position, close the through-openings assigned to them.

[0036] If multiple closing bodies are present, at least two closing bodies can be coupled in motion via at least one coupling element such that they can be moved together into a respective or toward a respective closed position, and vice versa. This can be achieved, for example, via a coupling element that couples a closing body (section) assigned to a floor wall or bait platform-side through-opening with a closing body (section) assigned to a ceiling wall-side through-opening, or a closing body (section) assigned to a side wall-side through-opening with a further closing body (section) assigned to a laterally opposite side wall-side through-opening. Such coupling elements can be, for example, a coupling rod.

[0037] For the described embodiment of the device with at least one through-opening on the bait platform side, at least one closing body can of course also be mounted so as to be movable relative to at least one bait platform. The closing body can be moved into an open position, in which the at least one through-opening on the bait platform side is exposed, i.e. it is typically moved away from the at least one bait platform in such a way that the at least one through-opening delimited on the bait platform side is exposed, and into a closed position, in which the at least one through-opening on the bait platform side is not exposed, i.e. closed, i.e. it is typically moved towards or over the at least one bait platform in such a way that the at least one through-opening delimited on the bait platform side is closed.The described principle of a hermetically sealing closure of a passage opening via a closing body moved into a closed position applies equally to passage openings on the bait platform side.

[0038] Different possibilities for movable mounting of a closing body relative to the housing part or relative to at least one through opening are explained below by way of example: The at least one or at least one closing body can, for example, be pivotably mounted relative to the housing part, wherein the closing body can be pivoted into an open position in which the at least one or at least one through-opening delimited by the wall side is exposed, and can be pivoted into a closed position in which the at least one or at least one through-opening delimited by the wall side is closed. The closing body can be pivotably mounted directly on the housing part. However, the closing body can also be pivotably mounted indirectly on the housing part via at least one component pivotably mounted on the housing part, for example in the form of a pivot arm.

[0039] The at least one or at least one closing body can also be mounted displaceably, in particular linearly guided, relative to the housing part, wherein the closing body can be moved into an open position in which the at least one or at least one through-opening delimited by the wall side is exposed, and can be moved into a closed position in which the at least one or at least one through-opening delimited by the wall side is closed. The closing body can be mounted displaceably directly on the housing part. However, the closing body can also be mounted displaceably indirectly on the housing part via at least one component mounted on the housing part, for example in the form of a, e.g., ramp-like, guide section along which the closing body is mounted displaceably.

[0040] In general, at least one direct or indirect housing-part-side guide section and at least one closing-body-side guide element can be present, wherein the at least one housing-part-side guide section interacts with the at least one closing-body-side guide element to form a, in particular linearly guided, displaceable guide of a closing body between the open position and the closed position, and vice versa. The interaction of corresponding housing-part-side guide sections with corresponding closing-body-side guide elements can enable linear guidance of a closing body. A housing-part-side guide section can be formed on an outer and / or inner side of the housing part. Housing-part-side guide sections can, for example, be designed as guide rail receptacles, and closing-body-side guide elements can, for example,be designed as guide rails or guide webs, or vice versa.

[0041] Regardless of the specific type of movable mounting of a locking body, it can be mounted reversibly or irreversibly between the open and closed positions. With reversible mounting, the locking body in the open position can transition automatically into the closed position and vice versa. With irreversible mounting, the locking body can be held or retained in the closed position, in particular releasably, by at least one locking body retaining device. A locking body in the closed position cannot therefore transition automatically into the open position.

[0042] A corresponding locking body retaining device can comprise at least one mechanical and / or magnetic retaining means on the housing part and / or the locking body, which is configured to mechanically and / or magnetically retain the locking body in the closed position. The mechanical or magnetic retaining means on the housing part and the locking body can interact in such a way that the locking body is securely held in the closed position and cannot be easily removed from it.

[0043] A corresponding mechanical holding means can, for example, comprise locking or snap-in elements, which mechanically secure the locking body in the closed position. The locking or snap-in elements can, for example, be projections and corresponding recesses or undercuts. Depending on the geometric design of the locking or snap-in elements, the mounting realized by them can be detachable (without causing damage or destruction) or non-detachable.

[0044] A corresponding magnetic holding means can, for example, comprise magnetic elements, in particular permanent magnets, which, due to magnetic interaction, magnetically hold the closing body in the closed position. In this context, it is conceivable, for example, for a magnetic element on the housing part to be arranged in such a way that it exerts a magnetic force on a magnetic element on the closing body side, holding the closing body in the closed position, when the closing body approaches the closed position or is in the closed position. The magnetic force should not be so high that a closing body in the open position is moved into the closed position solely as a result of this force. If the closing body is made of a magnetic or magnetizable material, magnetic elements on the closing body side may be dispensed with.In principle, the housing part and / or the locking body can comprise corresponding magnetic elements.

[0045] A corresponding closing body can have at least one, e.g., dome-shaped or conical, closing section, which in the closed position of the closing body partially seals against contact sections formed on the wall-side edges that delimit respective through-openings. Due to the sealing contact of the closing body, i.e. corresponding counter-contact sections formed on the closing body-side closing section, against corresponding contact sections formed on the wall-side edges, penetration of water and / or other foreign substances into the housing part is not possible. Appropriately, respective wall-side contact sections can be provided at least partially with a sealing element, such as a sealing ring, a sealing lip, etc. Likewise, closing body-side closing sections, i.e.in particular, corresponding counter-contact sections formed thereon may be provided at least in sections with a sealing element, such as a sealing ring, a sealing lip, etc.

[0046] Exemplary embodiments of the device are described below, which explain in more detail how a movement of corresponding closing bodies from the open position to the closed position, and vice versa, can be induced. The embodiments described in this context can be combined with one another as desired.

[0047] One embodiment provides for a closing body to be designed as a floating body or to comprise at least one floating body. A floating body is understood to be a body that floats on a water surface and does not sink. This can be achieved structurally, for example, by a closing body having at least one hollow space. The hollow space is filled with air, for example. Alternatively or additionally, a closing body can also be made from a low-density material that floats on a water surface due to the difference in density and does not sink. Such a material can be, for example, plastic, in particular foamed plastic. Specifically, this can be foamed thermoplastics, such as foamed polyethylene or foamed polystyrene (Styrofoam).A movement of a closing body designed as a floating body or comprising such a body from the open position to the closed position would be automatically induced by a rise in the water level in a sewer shaft accommodating the device. Similarly, a movement of such a closing body from the closed position to the open position would be induced by a drop in the water level in the sewer shaft accommodating the device.

[0048] A further embodiment provides that the movement of a closing body, if present, from the open position to the closed position is induced by a drive device that is or can be coupled to the closing body. Such a drive device is designed to move a closing body from the open position to the closed position and / or vice versa. Regarding the design or construction of a drive device, two fundamentally different, yet combinable, embodiments are conceivable: A first embodiment of a drive device provides that the drive device is designed as a motor drive device or at least comprises such a device. Thus, at least one motor drive device coupled to the closing body can be provided, which is designed to move the closing body from the open position to the closed position and / or vice versa. The motor drive device can be an electric motor, for example. The coupling between the motor drive device and the closing body can be realized, for example, by suitable traction means, for example in the form of belts or chains. Of course, the closing body can also be designed as a floating body in this embodiment or comprise at least one floating body.

[0049] A second embodiment of a drive device provides that the drive device is designed as an (electro)magnetic drive device or at least comprises such a drive device. Thus, at least one (electro)magnetic drive device which is coupled or can be coupled to the closing body can be provided, which is designed to move the closing body from the open position into the closed position and / or vice versa. In this embodiment too, the closing body can be designed as a floating body or at least comprise one floating body. An (electro)magnetic drive device typically comprises at least one magnetizable and / or magnetic magnetic element on the side of the housing part and on the side of the closing body. Both electromagnetic and permanent magnetic magnetic elements are therefore possible. A magnetizable magnetic element can therefore be, for example,It can be an electromagnet, which exerts a magnetic force of attraction when energized, or a permanent magnet, which has a static magnetic field. In either case, the magnetic elements on the housing part and the closing body can interact with each other in such a way that a strong magnetic force of attraction can be exerted, which can move the closing body from the closed position to the open position. Various configurations are conceivable in this context: For example, it is possible for at least one electromagnetic magnetic element to be arranged on the housing part side, which can be energized as needed and, when energized, interacts with at least one permanent-magnetic magnetic element on the closing body side in such a way that the closing body can be moved from the open position to the closed position due to magnetic attraction. The magnetic element(s) on the closing body side can be arranged on an exposed surface of the closing body or integrated into the closing body. Of course, the closing body itself can also be made of a magnetic or magnetizable material, such as ferritic steel, or plastic filled with magnetic or magnetizable particles. In principle, however, it is also possible to provide at least one electromagnetic magnetic element on the closing body side and at least one permanent-magnetic magnetic element on the housing part side.Likewise, corresponding electromagnetic magnetic elements can be provided on both the housing part and the closing body. It is also conceivable to provide at least one permanent magnetic element on both the housing part and the closing body, so that when the magnetic element on the closing body comes sufficiently close to the magnetic element on the housing part, the closing body is moved from the open position to the closed position due to magnetic attraction. This sufficient approach can be achieved, for example, when a closing body designed as a floating body or at least comprising one is moved a certain distance from the open position to a position lying between the open and closed positions, e.g., due to flooding.Of course, in this embodiment, care must be taken to ensure that the magnetic attraction or interaction between the respective permanent magnetic elements is not so high that the closing body in the open position is moved into the closed position solely due to magnetic attraction.

[0050] With regard to the described embodiments of a motor and / or electromagnetic drive device, it is conceivable that an associated control device is provided, via which the operation of the drive device(s) is controlled. The control device is thus configured to generate control information controlling the operation of the motor and / or electromagnetic drive device(s).

[0051] The control device can further be configured to generate corresponding control information depending on water level information provided by a water level detection device for detecting the water level in the sewer shaft accommodating the device, and describing the water level or a water level in the sewer shaft accommodating the device. Thus, the operation of the motor and / or electromagnetic drive device can be controlled depending on the water level in the sewer shaft accommodating the device, which water level is detected by a corresponding water level detection device and represented in corresponding water level information.The control device can take into account certain critical water levels, at which point water can in principle penetrate into the housing part, so that the control device supplies the appropriate control information to the motor and / or electromagnetic drive device in good time to prevent water from penetrating the housing part or the area of ​​the housing part in which bait is arranged.

[0052] The water level detection device can form part of the device. However, this is not absolutely necessary; rather, the control device can also be configured to communicate with at least one external water level detection device, i.e. one that is spatially separate from the device. This can in particular be a water level detection device located downstream of the position of the device in the sewer shaft, so that an impending high water level can be detected in good time. Of course, the device or the control device has suitable transmitting and / or receiving devices for this purpose, which enable a data or information exchange with a water level detection device, in particular a radio-based exchange, i.e. implemented via Bluetooth, WLAN, etc.

[0053] The device can further comprise a closed position detection device for detecting the closed position of a closing body. The closed position detection device, typically arranged in the housing part, is designed to generate at least one acoustic and / or optical closed position information item upon detecting the closed position of the closing body and to output it via at least one output means. In this way, it is possible to detect the reaching of the closed position and to indicate it in a simple manner via acoustic and / or optical signals, which can be useful in the case of service or repair work. The service or repair personnel can thus be informed that a high water level has been or is being reached in the sewer, as a result of which the closing body is or was being moved into the closed position.The closed position detection device therefore comprises a suitable sensor system for detecting the closed position of the locking body. The sensor system can be optical, for example, using light barriers.

[0054] It was mentioned that a bait can be arranged or is arranged on a bait holding device for holding a bait. In this case, it can be expedient if the device comprises a bite detection device for detecting a bait bite. The bite detection device, which is typically arranged in the housing part, is designed to generate at least one acoustic and / or optical bite information item upon detection of a bitten bait or a bait bite and to output this information via at least one output means. In this way, it is possible to detect a bait bite by a pest and to indicate this in a simple manner via acoustic and / or optical signals, which in turn can be expedient in the case of service or repair work. The service or repair personnel can therefore be shown that a bait bite has occurred and can therefore check whether a new bait has been inserted into the housing part oris to be inserted into the device. The bite detection device therefore comprises suitable sensors for detecting a bait bite. The sensors can, for example, detect the weight of the bait arranged on a bait-holding device, whereby bite-related weight changes, typically weight reductions, of the bait allow conclusions to be drawn about a bait bite. Likewise, the sensors can detect bite-related forces acting on the bait and / or the bait-holding device, typically tensile forces, which also allow conclusions to be drawn about a bait bite.

[0055] The bite detection device can generate different acoustic and / or optical signals depending on the bite information, e.g. based on the detection of the weight of the bait. The weight of a new, unbitten bait can be signaled, for example, with green optical signals and / or with continuously constant optical signals; the weight of a partially bitten bait can be signaled, for example, with yellow optical signals and / or with optical signals emitted at a first flashing frequency; if the bait is completely eaten, this can be signaled, for example, with red optical signals and / or with optical signals emitted at a second flashing frequency that is higher than the first flashing frequency. An optical output means can be designed, for example, as a light-emitting diode or screen, in particular a multi-colored one, or can comprise at least one such light-emitting diode.

[0056] The same applies, of course, to the output of acoustic signals, whereby, in particular, the frequency and / or rhythm of a tone or a sequence of tones can be varied depending on the bite information, e.g., based on the detection of the weight of the bait. The same applies, of course, if the bite detection device draws conclusions about a bait bite not based on the weight, but on other measured variables. An acoustic output device can, for example, be designed as a loudspeaker or at least comprise one.

[0057] A corresponding output means can be arranged on or in the housing part, wherein it is arranged on an exposed outer surface of the housing part or within a receiving space defined by the housing part. In particular, for optical output means, if they are arranged within the housing part, i.e., within the receiving space defined by the housing part, the housing part should be at least partially transparent in order to make the optical signals recognizable even from outside the housing part.

[0058] A corresponding output device can also be integrated into an external mobile device. If an output device is integrated into an external mobile device, the closed position detection device and / or the bite detection device can be configured to communicate with the external mobile device and to transmit the closed position information and / or the bite information to the external mobile device for output at the output device there. Service or operating personnel can thus be informed about the closing position of the closing body being reached and / or a bait bite without having to enter the sewer system. The described communication is particularly radio-based, i.e. via Bluetooth, WLAN, etc., which is why the closed position detection device and / or the bite detection device comprise corresponding radio-based transmitting devices. An external mobile device can be, for example,It could be a cell phone, smartphone, tablet, notebook, etc.

[0059] In view of the large number of electrical and / or electronic functional components, i.e. in particular corresponding control or detection devices, that may have to be arranged in the housing part, it may be expedient for at least one receiving chamber, as already mentioned above, to be formed or arranged in the receiving space delimited by the housing part, in which receiving chamber electrical and / or electronic functional components of the device, in particular control devices and detection devices, can be arranged or are arranged. A corresponding receiving chamber offers protection for corresponding functional components against external, i.e. in particular climatic and mechanical, influences. The receiving chamber can be designed integrally with the housing part or as a separate component that is to be inserted separately into the receiving space on the housing part side.The receiving chamber can be closed or can be closed by a cover element, which can also be a cover element on the housing part side, so that access to the receiving chamber can be created by removing the cover element.

[0060] A corresponding receiving chamber can have a receiving chamber base body, in particular a cylinder-like or cylindrical body, which delimits a receiving chamber volume for receiving electrical and / or electronic functional components of the device and which projects at least partially into the housing-part-side receiving space.

[0061] A corresponding receiving chamber is expediently detachably attachable or fastened to the housing part. The receiving chamber can thus be arranged on or in the housing part and removed from it. Of course, the receiving chamber base body only protrudes into the housing-part-side receiving space when the receiving chamber is attached to the housing part. The detachable attachment of the receiving chamber to the housing part can be formed or formed by, in particular, a positive-locking interaction of at least one housing-part-side attachment section with at least one attachment section on the receiving chamber base body. The receiving chamber and the housing part are thus each equipped with at least one attachment section, the interaction of which enables a stable or captive, yet detachable (without damage or destruction) attachment of the receiving chamber to the housing part.An interaction, in particular a form-fitting interaction, of respective fastening sections is to be understood in particular as an at least section-wise interlocking or overlapping of corresponding fastening sections.

[0062] The receiving chamber can be arranged or mounted on the housing part so as to be rotatable between a fastening position and a release position. In the fastening position, the at least one fastening section on the housing part side and the at least one fastening section on the receiving chamber main body side interact, in particular in a form-fitting manner, such that the receiving chamber is detachably fastened to the housing part. In the release position, the at least one fastening section on the housing part side and the at least one fastening section on the receiving chamber main body side do not interact, such that the receiving chamber can be detachable from the housing part. The fastening of the receiving chamber to the housing part can thus be established and released again by rotary movements of the receiving chamber about an axis of rotation, which typically coincides with the central axis of the receiving chamber, relative to the housing part.The receiving chamber can therefore be moved from the fastening position to the release position, and vice versa, by rotating movements relative to the housing part.

[0063] A corresponding fastening section on the housing part side can be designed, for example, as an annular disc element or annular segment disc element projecting radially from a cylindrical section of the housing part, with at least one shoulder-like fastening projection projecting axially therefrom. The or at least one fastening section on the receiving chamber main body side can be designed as an annular disc element or annular segment disc element projecting radially from a cylindrical extension of the receiving chamber main body, with an axially projecting shoulder-like fastening projection corresponding to the fastening projection formed on the housing part side, i.e., in particular, designed in the same way or aligned in the opposite direction.

[0064] To realize corresponding rotary movements of the receiving chamber, the receiving chamber expediently has at least one tool engagement region in the region of an upper exposed cover section for the positive engagement of a tool, via which tool rotary movements can be transmitted to the receiving chamber in order to transfer the receiving chamber from the fastening position to the release position and vice versa. By arranging or forming at least one corresponding tool engagement region in the region of an upper exposed cover section of the receiving chamber, the tool engagement region is always accessible (from above). The geometric shape of the tool engagement region is such that a tool, e.g. a T-shaped tool, can engage it in a positive fit, so that rotary movements can be transmitted to the receiving chamber.

[0065] The tool engagement area is easily accessible, especially from above, even when the device is properly inserted into a manhole. With the appropriate shape and dimensioning of a suitable tool, it is not absolutely necessary for a user to descend into the manhole to move the receiving chamber from the fastening position to the release position, or vice versa, by means of appropriate rotating movements. The receiving chamber can thus be detached from the housing part from outside the manhole and, if necessary, removed from the manhole. This can be practical, for example, for monitoring purposes, e.g., to determine whether a bait has taken a bite, so that checks can be carried out considerably more easily and quickly.

[0066] In particular, if a bait is held by a bait holding device arranged or designed on the receiving chamber to hold a bait, the receiving chamber together with the bait holding device and the bait held thereon can be removed from the sewer shaft without entering the sewer shaft, any bite of the bait can be detected, the bait can be exchanged or replaced if necessary and the receiving chamber together with the bait holding device and the bait held thereon can be reinserted into the sewer shaft.

[0067] From the above paragraph, it follows that a corresponding bait-holding device is expediently, but not necessarily, arranged or formed on the receiving chamber. The bait-holding device is arranged or formed, in particular, on a section of the receiving chamber that projects into the receiving space on the housing part side.

[0068] At least one, in particular optical, monitoring device for monitoring at least part of the receiving space delimited by the housing part can be arranged or designed on a corresponding receiving chamber. The monitoring device is generally arranged or designed on or in the receiving chamber in such a way that the widest possible monitoring of the receiving space delimited by the housing part can be realized. The monitoring device typically comprises a suitable, in particular optical, sensor system for monitoring at least part of the receiving space delimited by the housing part. The monitoring device can be designed as an infrared sensor system or camera or can comprise at least one infrared sensor system or camera. Of course, the monitoring device can also be designed differently in principle. For example,the implementation of a surveillance device in the form of a video camera or the like.

[0069] Irrespective of the specific design of a corresponding monitoring device, it is therefore possible to record and evaluate all processes in the recording room or a part of the recording room delimited by the housing part. In particular, pest-related processes can be recorded and evaluated or assessed quantitatively and / or qualitatively. Processes of particular interest that can be monitored quantitatively and / or qualitatively include, for example, pests entering the recording room, pests leaving the recording room, the behavior, i.e. in particular the biting and / or movement behavior, of each pest that has entered the recording room, etc. In general, the frequency of use of the recording room per specific unit of time can be recorded quantitatively and / or qualitatively and evaluated or assessed. Since monitoring information recorded by the monitoring device or- Since data can, of course, be transmitted to a user-side, especially mobile, external device via a suitable, particularly radio-based, communication connection, a corresponding monitoring device can be used to monitor all processes in the receiving space defined by the housing part without requiring entry into the sewer shaft or the sewer system. Communication is, in particular, radio-based, i.e., via Bluetooth, WLAN, etc., which is why the monitoring device includes a corresponding radio-based transmission device. An external device, particularly a mobile one, can be, for example, a cell phone, smartphone, tablet, notebook, etc.

[0070] A corresponding monitoring device can be supplied with electrical energy via an electrical energy storage device, in particular a rechargeable one, arranged or formed in the receiving chamber. An example of an electrical energy storage device that can be used is an electrochemical or galvanic energy storage device in the form of a battery, in particular a rechargeable one. An inductive energy storage device, i.e., one rechargeable by electromagnetic induction, is also conceivable. In principle, the electrical energy supply of a corresponding monitoring device can also be realized via a wired connection to a power grid.

[0071] The same applies to the electrical energy supply of other electrical and / or electronic functional components of the device arranged or formed in the receiving chamber.

[0072] The device can comprise at least one surge protection element to prevent water from entering the housing-side receiving space in the event of a surge-like or sudden rise in the water level in the sewer shaft in which the housing part is or is to be inserted. The surge protection element is typically arranged or formed below a floor wall or a "lowest" bait platform, if present. The surge protection element can be arranged at least partially inside or outside the housing part.

[0073] A corresponding surge protection element typically has a base body which defines at least one surge capacity for accommodating a specific amount of water flowing in the or a sewer shaft. The base body of the surge protection element can, for example, be cylindrical or cylindrical in shape. Polygonal, in particular square, basic shapes are also conceivable. A closing body, if present, can be movably mounted at least in sections within the base body of the surge protection element in such a way that it is moved from the open position to the closed position when the water level in the surge capacity rises as a result of water entering the at least one surge capacity.In the closed position, the closing body typically rests with a corresponding, particularly dome- or conical, closing section, sealingly against contact sections formed at the edges that define a through-opening. A closing body is expediently a floating body, but in view of the above explanations in connection with corresponding drive devices that can be coupled or are coupled to a closing body, this is not necessarily the case.

[0074] The main body of the surge protection element can comprise a base surface having at least one surge water inlet opening in the region of its side facing away from a bottom wall of the housing part, i.e., optionally a bait platform. If present, a closing body can be arranged in the open position, at least in section, in the surge water inlet opening. When the water level in the sewer shaft rises, the closing body, which is in particular designed as a floating body, lifts off from the surge water inlet opening so that water can enter the surge water receiving volume until the closing body is finally moved from the open position to the closed position as described due to the rise in the water level in the surge water receiving volume. Of course, it is also conceivable for the main body of the surge protection element to be completely open in the region of its side facing away from a bottom wall of the housing part.In this case, a locking body can be held by a suitable bracket.

[0075] The base body of the splash guard element can have a number of feet, e.g. in the form of webs, which serve to support the base body, optionally also the housing part arranged thereon together with the functional components of the device arranged or fastened therein.

[0076] In principle, the housing part can be provided with stiffening structures to increase its mechanical stability. Such stiffening structures can be designed, for example, in the form of rings or ribs. Such stiffening structures can be present as separate components that are to be attached to or connected to the housing part, or they can be formed integrally with the housing part.

[0077] To facilitate pests' access to the housing part via a closing body, the closing body can be provided, at least in sections, with at least one surface structure and / or surface coating and / or surface overlay that provides grip and / or adhesion for pests. A corresponding surface structure, surface coating, or surface overlay inhibits or prevents pests from slipping off the closing body, thus serving as an "entry aid" and making it easier for pests to gain access to the housing part. Of course, a corresponding surface structure, surface coating, and / or surface overlay also conversely serves as an "exit aid" for pests, thus making it easier for pests to leave the housing part.

[0078] A typically three-dimensional surface structure that provides appropriate grip and / or adhesion for pests can be formed, for example, by ripple and / or rib and / or bead structures in the surface of the closing body. A surface structure can form a rung-like or step-like structure on a surface section of the closing body. A certain roughening of the surface can also serve as a surface structure. A corresponding surface coating can be formed, for example, by a rubber-like coating on the closing body. In general, any coating that improves the adhesion of pests to a closing body, e.g., based on natural or synthetic rubbers, silicones, etc., can be applied to at least some sections of the surface of a closing body.A corresponding surface support can, for example, be formed by a rubber-like surface support attached at least partially to the surface of a closing body. A surface support must be attached to the closing body in a suitable manner, for which all positive and / or force-fitting and / or material-locking fastening methods are suitable; clipping, gluing, screwing, stamping, etc. are merely examples. For the exemplary case of a dome-shaped or spherical-segment-shaped closing body, a corresponding surface structuring and / or surface coating and / or surface support can be arranged or formed at least partially on a circular disk-shaped section of the spherical-segment-shaped closing body.

[0079] In particular, to implement a mounting of a closing body that is movable relative to a bait platform having at least one through-opening, it is conceivable that the closing body is mounted movably relative to the bait platform by means of at least one clamp-like or clasp-like holding element that is mounted movably, in particular pivotably, on or in the housing part, in particular on the bait platform. In this case, a corresponding holding element, which can also be referred to as a holding clamp or holding clasp, is typically fastened on the one hand, in particular at one end, to the housing part or the bait platform and on the other hand, in particular at the other end, to the closing body. The connection of the closing body to the holding element, the connection of the holding element to the housing part or the bait platform, as well as the geometric dimensions, ieIn particular, the shape of the holding element defines a specific path of movement that the closing body follows when moving from the open position to the closed position and vice versa.

[0080] The clip-like or clamp-like retaining element can comprise at least two retaining element sections extending parallel or at an angle to one another, wherein at least one retaining element section extends through a through opening defined on the bait platform side, at least in the open position of the closing body. Corresponding retaining element sections, and thus the entire retaining element, can, for example, be bent in an L-shape, i.e., have a (substantially) L-shaped geometric configuration.

[0081] Another possible implementation of a movable mounting of a closing body relative to at least one through-opening can be achieved by means of a flap device. A corresponding flap device can comprise at least one flap element that is mounted so as to be movable, in particular pivotable, relative to a through-opening, which, in an open position, is moved away from the at least one through-opening such that the at least one through-opening is exposed, and, in a closed position, is moved toward or over the at least one through-opening such that the at least one through-opening is closed. The closing body can be an integral component of the flap device in the form of a corresponding flap element. Alternatively, it is also possible to attach a separate closing body to a corresponding flap element.Of course, in this embodiment, a closing body can also be designed as a floating body or at least comprise a floating body.

[0082] A corresponding flap device can also comprise a plurality of flap elements which, in a respective open position, are moved away from the at least one through-opening in such a way that the at least one through-opening is exposed, and, in a respective closed position, are moved towards or over the at least one through-opening in such a way that the at least one through-opening is closed jointly by the flap elements.

[0083] To ensure a stable and secure arrangement of the housing part inserted into the manhole, the housing part can have a fastening device, via which the housing part can be fastened, in particular detachably (without damage or destruction), to a wall of the manhole or to manhole-side access devices, such as manhole-side access irons. A corresponding fastening device can, for example, comprise hook- or profile-like fastening means to anchor the housing part and thus the device as a whole in a wall of the manhole or to the corresponding access devices.

[0084] A particularly expedient embodiment of a fastening device, by means of which the housing part can be fastened to a wall of a sewer system, in particular a sewer shaft, can comprise at least one first fastening element, in particular annular, which encompasses the outer circumference of the housing part, and at least one second fastening element for fastening the first fastening element to the wall of a sewer system. By means of a corresponding fastening device, a stable fastening of the housing part to a wall of a sewer system or a sewer shaft can be enabled, in particular with regard to forces acting on the housing part caused by flooding or surge water. The fastening of the second fastening element to the wall of a sewer system orof a sewer shaft can be realized, for example, by means of fastening bolts or screws extending from the second fastening element or on the part of the second fastening element, optionally provided with a thread, passing through horizontal or vertical bores, which can be firmly anchored in the wall of a sewer or a sewer shaft, for example by means of walls or screws.

[0085] All components of the fastening device are preferably made of one or more mechanically stable and corrosion-resistant materials, e.g., stainless steels, or material structures, or comprise such materials or material structures. As will become apparent below, a corresponding fastening device can also ensure buoyancy protection for the housing component.

[0086] In general, the fastening device can be designed in one or more parts. The first and second, i.e., generally at least one additional fastening element, can thus be formed integrally with one another or in multiple parts and fastened to one another accordingly. For fastening the respective fastening elements to one another, all detachable or non-detachable (damage- or non-destructively) positive and / or force-fit and / or material-fit fastening methods are generally considered.

[0087] To implement buoyancy protection, the second fastening element can comprise at least one fastening element section that overlaps the housing part at least partially on top, forming a buoyancy protection element. The housing part is thus protected against buoyancy forces caused by floods or surges and is securely fastened to or in the sewer system, particularly in its vertical position. In other words, the fastening element section that overlaps the housing part on top can absorb buoyancy forces caused by floods or surges.

[0088] Of course, it is possible to provide several corresponding fastening element sections. For example, at least two fastening element sections can be provided, in particular extending at an angle, preferably in a V-shape, to one another. A fastening element section can, in principle, have any desired geometric shape. Leg- or strut-like fastening element sections are mentioned merely as examples.

[0089] Corresponding fastening element sections can be detachable, attachable or fastened to the exposed upper side of the housing part, in particular in a form-fitting manner (without damage or destruction). The fastening is therefore achieved in particular by a form-fitting connection, i.e. via the form-fitting interaction of form-fitting elements on the part of the fastening element sections with corresponding form-fitting elements on the part of the housing part. Form-fitting elements formed on respective fastening element sections can, for example, be designed as a recess or opening; form-fitting elements formed on the housing part can, for example, be designed by projections, in particular vertical ones, which engage in or through corresponding recesses or openings when fastened to one another. A mixed or inverted configuration of corresponding recesses or openings and projections is of course possible.

[0090] A corresponding fastening element section can be detachably or permanently fastened or secured as a separate component to a profile-like base body of the second fastening element in a form-fitting and / or force-fitting and / or material-locking manner (without damage or destruction). In this context, reference is made solely to a clamp, screw, or welded fastening. It is also conceivable for the or at least one corresponding fastening element section to be formed integrally with the or a profile-like base body of the second fastening element.

[0091] A corresponding fastening element section can be formed, at least in sections, with at least one stiffening structure, in particular one that reduces the cross-section, to increase the mechanical stability of the fastening element section. In this way, the material thickness and thus the weight of the fastening device can be reduced without compromising the mechanical properties or stability of the fastening device. Corresponding stiffening structures can be formed, for example, by ribs, beads, etc.

[0092] As an alternative to securing the housing part using a fastening device, it is conceivable to clamp the housing part against the walls of a sewer or manhole using a clamping device and thus secure it. The clamping device can comprise several clamping elements, typically arranged equidistantly and projecting radially from the housing part, which clamp the housing part against the corresponding walls.

[0093] As a further alternative to fastening the housing part by means of a fastening device, it is conceivable to provide at least one guide device for the, in particular linear, movable guidance of the housing part inserted into a sewer shaft along or relative to a wall of the sewer shaft. In this case, the housing part is therefore not fixedly fastened to a wall of the sewer shaft, but is guided by means of a corresponding guide device so that it can move, in particular linearly, along or relative to a wall of the sewer shaft. By means of such a guide device, it is therefore possible for the housing part inserted into a sewer shaft, together with the components of the device arranged therein and / or therein, to move, in particular linearly, movably guided, within the sewer shaft. Movements of the housing part typically occur along a vertical, in particular linear, movement axis, e.g.along a symmetrical or central axis of the manhole. The housing part is guided in the manhole via the guide device, preventing it from tilting; the guide device thus prevents the housing part from tilting in the manhole.

[0094] In the following, various embodiments of corresponding guide devices are described by way of example, which differ in particular in the functional and structural design of the respective guide elements belonging to a respective guide device: A corresponding guide device can, for example, comprise at least one, typically several, wheel- or roller-like guide element(s), via which the housing part can be guided or guided along the wall of the sewer shaft in a rolling manner. Corresponding wheel- or roller-like guide elements can bear directly against the wall of the sewer shaft, so that no special precautions are necessary on the (sewer shaft) wall side to implement the movable guidance of the housing part. In the case of several wheel- or roller-like guide elements, these are typically arranged or formed equidistantly distributed on or around the housing part. Corresponding wheel- or roller-like guide elements can be wheels or rollers, for example. In general, any guide elements that enable corresponding rolling along a wall of a sewer shaft are suitable.

[0095] Corresponding wheel- or roller-like guide elements can be mounted on a holding device arranged or formed on the housing part. The wheel- or roller-like guide elements can be clamped or tensioned against the wall of the sewer shaft via the holding device, in particular by means of a tensioning force. Such holding and tensioning enables secure vertical positioning of the housing part in a sewer shaft. The tensioning force is typically selected such that uncontrolled sinking of the housing part is prevented, while vertical movements of the housing part, in particular towards a sewer shaft cover or towards an upper sewer shaft opening, are nevertheless possible. Movements of the housing part towards a sewer shaft cover or towards an upper sewer shaft opening can be caused in particular by buoyancy forces, e.g., due to splashing water.

[0096] A corresponding holding device can comprise at least one holding arm which is mounted, i.e. arranged or designed, on the housing part so as to be foldable or pivotable and which can be folded or pivoted against a wall of a sewer shaft. The holding arm can be coupled to at least one tensioning element, in particular a spring element, e.g. in the form of a compression spring, via which tensioning element a tensioning force, in particular a spring force, which tensions the guide element against the wall of the sewer shaft can be exerted or is exerted on the holding arm. Corresponding tensioning elements are typically arranged or designed between the housing part and a holding arm. Using a holding device designed in this way, the housing part can be inserted into a plurality of sewer shafts with different diameters and can be tensioned (at an angle) against the sewer shaft walls.

[0097] Alternatively or additionally, a corresponding holding device can comprise at least one, in particular telescopically extendable, holding arm, which can be extended radially (with respect to the symmetry or central axis of the housing part or the respective sewer shaft) against a wall of a sewer shaft. The holding arm can be coupled to at least one tensioning element, in particular a spring element, e.g. in the form of a compression spring, via which tensioning element a tensioning force, in particular a spring force, can be exerted on the holding arm, bracing the guide element against the wall of the sewer shaft. A holding device designed in this way also allows the housing part to be inserted into a variety of sewer shafts with different diameters and to be braced (radially) against the sewer shaft walls.

[0098] A corresponding guide device can also comprise at least one housing-part-side, in particular gear- or rack-like, linear guide element and at least one (sewer shaft) wall-side, in particular gear- or rack-like, corresponding or cooperating with the latter, gear- or rack-like, linear guide element, via which the housing part can be guided or guided in a linearly movable manner on the wall of the sewer shaft. In this case, the guide device therefore also comprises wall-side guide elements in the form of corresponding, in particular gear- or rack-like, linear guide elements. Corresponding housing-part-side and wall-side linear guide elements are typically mechanically engaged or operatively connected, i.e., they interact to form a corresponding linear guide.In addition to gear- or rack-like linear guide elements, any linear guide elements can be considered on both the housing part side and the wall side, which enable a corresponding linear guide of a housing part relative to a sewer shaft wall.

[0099] A corresponding guide device can comprise at least one drive device, in particular a motor-driven drive device, which can be coupled or is coupled to at least one guide element and is designed to transmit a drive force that sets the at least one guide element in a unidirectional or bidirectional drive movement to the at least one guide element. A corresponding drive device can be arranged or formed on or in the housing part. Alternatively or additionally, a corresponding drive device can also be arranged or formed on or in a corresponding guide element, e.g., integrated into a wheel- or roller-like guide element or into a gear. A corresponding drive device can be, for example, an electric motor. The power supply to the electric motor can be analogous to the power supply to other electrical or electronic components of the device.

[0100] A corresponding guide device can also comprise at least one profile-like or rod-like guide element that is fastenable or fastened in a sewer shaft and arranged on the housing part or penetrating the latter, in particular axially. The housing part is also guided so as to be movable, in particular linearly, relative to the profile-like or rod-like guide element. This typically also includes fastening the housing part to the profile-like or rod-like guide element, which in turn is fastened to the sewer shaft side, e.g., walled in, screwed. The profile-like or rod-like guide element does not necessarily have to lie directly against a sewer shaft wall, but can be arranged or formed, e.g., centrally, within the sewer shaft. A profile-like or rod-like guide element that typically axially penetrates a housing part hinders the function of the device described above, e.g.in particular movements of a corresponding closing body.

[0101] To implement or support movements of the housing part in a sewer shaft, at least one float can be arranged or formed on the housing part. The positioning of corresponding floats is typically above a closing body, if present, so that water rising in the sewer shaft only reaches a float on the housing part when a corresponding closing body is already in the closed position. Here, too, a float is understood to be a body that floats on a water surface and does not sink. It is possible to arrange separate floats on the housing part or to already form the housing part with integrated floats. This can be achieved structurally, for example, by a housing part wall that defines or has at least one cavity. The cavity is filled with air, for example.Alternatively or additionally, a housing part wall can also be made of a low-density material, which then floats on the water surface due to the difference in density and does not sink. Such a material can be, for example, plastic, in particular foamed plastic. In concrete terms, this can also be, for example, foamed thermoplastics, such as foamed polyethylene or foamed polystyrene (Styrofoam). An upward movement of the housing part would be induced here by a rise in the water level in the sewer shaft containing the device. Correspondingly, a downward movement of the housing part would be induced by a drop in the water level in the sewer shaft containing the device. Of course, corresponding movements of the housing part can be (co-)controlled by suitable drive devices if such devices are available.

[0102] Particularly in this context, the possibility of suspending the housing part in the manhole, i.e., on a wall of the manhole, for example, in the manner of a hanging lamp, is also conceivable. In this case, a suitable suspension device must be provided, by means of which the housing part can be suspended from a wall of the manhole, in particular a horizontally oriented or extending wall.

[0103] For all described embodiments, the housing part is typically made of a corrosion-resistant material, such as a rust-proof metal, i.e., aluminum or steel (sheet metal), and / or plastic. Different sections of the housing part can be made of different materials. In particular, when the housing part or a portion of the housing part is made of plastic, a transparent plastic material can be used to provide a view into the housing part, for example, for checking for a bait bite.

[0104] The invention further relates to a sewer shaft, generally a shaft-like structure or a shaft-like structure section, comprising at least one device as described. A corresponding sewer shaft can, in particular, be a sewer shaft or a cable duct shaft. With regard to the sewer shaft, all statements relating to the device apply analogously.

[0105] Further advantages, features, and details of the invention will become apparent from the exemplary embodiment described below and from the drawings. These show: Fig. 1 - 8 each show a schematic diagram of a device for holding a bait according to a further embodiment of the invention; Fig. 9 - 12 each show a schematic diagram of a device for holding a bait according to a further embodiment of the invention; Fig. 13 - 17 each show a schematic diagram of a device for holding a bait according to a further embodiment of the invention; Fig. 18 - 21 each show a schematic diagram of a device for holding a bait according to a further embodiment of the invention; Fig. 22 - 34 each show a schematic diagram of a device for holding a bait according to a further embodiment of the invention; and Fig. 35 - 37 each show a schematic diagram of a device for holding a bait according to a further embodiment of the invention.

[0106] Fig. Figure 1 shows a schematic diagram of a device 1 for holding a bait 2 for animals, ie, in particular pests, according to an embodiment of the invention. The bait 2 contains substances, ie, in particular poisons and active ingredients that cause the death of animals and / or prevent them from breeding, and / or attractants that attract corresponding pests.

[0107] The term "animal" refers to animals that are at least temporarily present in water-bearing facilities, e.g., in a sewer system or a manhole. This includes, in particular, pests such as rodents (e.g., mice, rats, etc.), and / or insects (e.g., beetles, cockroaches, etc.), and / or smaller mammals such as bears (e.g., raccoons). In the following, the term "pest" is used in a non-restrictive manner.

[0108] The device 1 comprises a housing part 3. The housing part 3 is inserted into a sewer system 4, e.g. a sewer or sewer shaft. The housing part 3 is fastened via a Fig. 1 - 12, a fastening device 35 on the housing part side (not shown in detail), via which the housing part 3 is fastened, in particular detachably, to a wall of the sewer system 4. The fastening device 35 can comprise hook- or profile-like fastening means, so that the housing part 3 can be fastened in the wall of the sewer system 4 or corresponding sewer-side climbing devices (not shown), such as climbing irons.

[0109] The housing part 3 is designed as a hollow cylindrical body, ie the housing part 3 delimits a (substantially) cylindrical receiving space 5 by housing part walls 3a - d. The housing part walls 3a, 3b each are a housing part wall forming a side wall of the housing part 3, the housing part wall 3c is a housing part wall forming a top wall of the housing part 3 and the housing part wall 3d is a housing part wall forming a bottom wall of the housing part 3.

[0110] As can be seen, a through-opening 9 is formed in each of the housing part walls 3a, 3b. Through corresponding through-openings 9, pests can reach a bait 2 arranged in the receiving space 5. Corresponding through-openings 9 thus represent an access point for pests into the receiving space 5. Of course, pests can also exit the receiving space 5 on the housing part side through the through-openings 9. Corresponding through-openings 9 thus also represent an exit point for pests from the receiving space 5.

[0111] The through-openings 9 can be distributed evenly or unevenly in terms of position, i.e., circumference and / or height, with respect to the given geometric-structural design of the housing part 3. The through-openings 9 do not necessarily have to be designed identically in terms of their geometric-structural design, i.e., their dimensions or shape. Thus, pest-specific through-openings 9, i.e., certain through-openings 9 for specific pests, can be provided. Through-openings 9 can, of course, also comprise several communicating through-opening sections with different geometric and structural designs, which may be designed specifically for a particular pest.

[0112] The through-openings 9 can each be closed by a closing body 15 assigned to them. The closing bodies 15 are mounted directly on the housing part 3 so as to be movable relative to the latter. The direct mounting of the closing bodies 15 on the housing part 3 includes a captive arrangement or connection of the closing bodies 15 on or with the housing part 3. The movable mounting of the closing bodies 15 means a pivotable mounting of the closing bodies 15 about a pivot point 111 on the housing part. The closing bodies 15 can each be moved into an open position in which respective through-openings 9 delimited on the wall side are exposed. In the open position, the closing bodies 15 are moved away from the through-openings 9 in such a way that the through-openings 9 are exposed, allowing pests to pass through the through-openings 9 to enter or exit the housing part 3. As in Fig. 1, the closing bodies 15 are further movable into a closed position in which the through openings 9 defined by the wall are not exposed, i.e., are closed. In the closed position, the closing bodies 15 are moved toward the respective through openings 9 such that the through openings 9 are not exposed, so that pests cannot pass through the through openings 9 to enter or exit the housing part 3. In the closed position, the closing bodies 15 hermetically seal or close the through openings 9.

[0113] The receiving space 5 is thus hermetically separated from the environment around the housing part 3 in the closed position of the closing bodies 15, so that the penetration of water into the receiving space 5, e.g. due to flooding or splashing water, is not possible. In this way, contamination of water with substances contained in the corresponding baits 2 arranged in the housing part 3, i.e. poisons or attractants or active substances, is excluded. The movement of the closing bodies 15 from the closed position to the open position can be induced in various ways. This will be discussed later, particularly in connection with the description of the embodiments according to the Fig. 9-12, discussed in more detail.

[0114] The Fig. The embodiment shown in Figure 2 shows, in comparison to the one in Fig. 1, a splash guard or splash guard element 109 is provided to protect against the penetration of water caused by splashes or water into the receiving space 5 defined by the housing part. The splash guard or splash guard element 109 is roof-shaped and partially surrounds the through-openings 9. The splash guard or splash guard element 109 is arranged as a separate component on the housing part 3. However, the splash guard or splash guard element 109 could also be formed integrally with the housing part 3.

[0115] The Fig. The embodiment shown in Figure 3 shows, in comparison to the Fig. 1, Fig. 2, a further through-opening 9 is provided in the housing part wall 3d forming a bottom wall of the housing part 3. The housing part wall 3d can also be referred to or considered as a bait platform 8. The through-opening 9, which is limited by the bait platform side, can be closed by a closing body 15 in a manner analogous to the other through-openings 9.

[0116] The Fig. The embodiment shown in Figure 4 shows, in comparison to the Fig. 1-3, a further through-opening 9 is provided in the housing part wall 3c forming a ceiling wall of the housing part 3. The through-opening 9 on the ceiling wall side can be closed in a manner analogous to the other through-openings 9 via a closing body 15. As can be seen, the closing body 15 associated with the through-opening 9 on the bait platform side and the closing body 15 associated with the through-opening 9 on the ceiling wall side are connected to one another in a movement-coupled manner via a coupling element 110 in the form of a coupling rod. The movement coupling of the closing bodies 15 is, as indicated by the double arrow, such that the closing bodies 15 can be moved together into or towards a respective closed position and / or open position.It can be seen that the closing body 15 assigned to the passage opening 9 on the ceiling wall side is, in contrast to the closing body 15 assigned to the passage opening on the bait platform side, not pivotable but mounted in a linearly guided and movable manner.

[0117] The Fig. The embodiment shown in Figure 5 shows, in contrast to the Fig. 1 - 4, the embodiments shown do not have a pivotably mounted closing body 15, but a closing body 15 that is displaceably mounted relative to the housing part 3. The closing body 15 is equally movable into an open position, in which respective wall-side limited through-openings 9 are exposed. In the open position, the closing body 15 with corresponding closing body sections 15a is moved away from the through-openings 9 in such a way that the through-openings 9 are exposed, so that pests can pass through the through-openings 9 to get into or out of the housing part 3. In the embodiment shown in Fig. 5, the closing body 15 with corresponding closing body sections 15a is moved over the through-openings 9 in such a way that the through-openings 9 limited on the wall side are not released, ie closed, so that pests cannot pass through the through-openings 9 to get into the housing part 3 or out of the housing part 3. In the Fig. In the embodiment shown in Fig. 5, several through openings 9 can be closed via a common closing body 15.

[0118] The free ends of the closing body sections 15a are provided with stops 113, which, in the closed position, rest against stops 112 on the housing part. The closing body section-side stops 113 and / or the housing part-side stops 112 can be provided with sealing elements. The closing body sections 15a hermetically seal or close the through openings 9.

[0119] In comparison, Fig. 6 shows an embodiment according to which corresponding through-openings 9 can each be closed by a separate closing body 15. The closing bodies 15 are therefore essentially movable independently of one another. The number of closing bodies 15 typically corresponds (at least) to the number of through-openings 9.

[0120] The Fig. The exemplary embodiment shown in Figure 7 shows a variant of a mounting of corresponding closing bodies 15 that is displaceable relative to the housing part 3. The closing bodies 15 are captively mounted on guide sections 114 formed on the housing part 3 and thus indirectly on the housing part 3. The guide sections 114 are ramp-shaped in the exemplary embodiment. The closing bodies 15 are mounted so that they can move relative to the housing part 3 along the guide sections 114.

[0121] The closing bodies 15 are equally movable into an open position in which respective wall-side limited through-openings 9 are released. In the open position, the closing bodies 15 with corresponding closing body sections 15a are moved away from the through-openings 9 in such a way that the through-openings 9 are released, so that pests can pass through the through-openings 9 to get into or out of the housing part 3. In the Fig. 7 in the closed position shown in dashed lines, the closing bodies 15 with corresponding closing body sections 15a are moved over the through openings 9 in such a way that the through openings 9 delimited on the wall side are not released, ie closed, so that pests cannot pass through the through openings 9 in order to get into the housing part 3 or out of the housing part 3.

[0122] The Fig. The embodiment shown in Figure 8 shows a variant in which, in addition to the through-openings 9 on the housing part wall side, through-openings 9 are also formed in a wall - here, for example, a wall forming a bottom wall - of a connecting component that can be connected or is connected to the housing part 3. The connecting component is a receiving chamber 31 that can be connected or is connected to the housing part 3, in which electrical and / or electronic functional components of the device 1 and a bait 2 (described in more detail below) are arranged. Fig. The exemplary embodiment shown in Figure 8 once again makes it clear that a wall delimiting the receiving space 5 is generally a wall defining the outer or inner contour of the receiving space 5. This also includes walls of corresponding connecting components.

[0123] Analogous to the Fig. 1 - 8, the through-opening 9 on the receiving chamber side can be closed by a closing body 15. The closing body 15, which is mounted here, for example, on the receiving chamber 31 so as to be movable relative to the housing part 3, is analogous to the one shown in Fig. 3, which is assigned to the through-opening 9 on the bait platform side, can be moved into an open position in which the through-opening 9 (on the receiving chamber side) is released, and into a closed position in which the through-opening 9 (on the receiving chamber side) is not released.

[0124] In connection with the Fig. 1 - 8, it should finally be noted that the closing bodies 15 are each floating bodies or the closing bodies 15 each comprise floating bodies. The movement of the closing bodies 15 from the open position to the closed position takes place in the Fig. 1 - 8 shown embodiments by an increase in the water level in the manhole 4. In the Fig. In the embodiment shown in Figure 8, the receiving space 4 will typically also fill with water.

[0125] With regard to the exemplary embodiments described below, it should be noted that, although through-openings 9 on the housing part wall side are not explicitly shown or described there, they are of course also present there.

[0126] In the Fig. In the exemplary embodiment shown in Figure 9, a cover element 6 is provided in the region of the housing part wall 3c forming a ceiling wall, and thus in the region of an upper end face of the housing part 3. The housing part 3 can therefore be closed at the end face via a cover element 6. Access to the receiving space 5 can be created by removing the cover element 6. The cover element 6 has a threaded portion (not shown), and the housing part 3 has a threaded portion corresponding to this (also not shown), so that the cover element 6 can be screwed to the housing part 3. Furthermore, a sealing element 7 is arranged between the cover element 6 and the housing part 3, which sealing element enables the housing part 3 to be sealed in the region of the upper end face.

[0127] A typically annular bait platform 8 is formed in the receiving space 5. The bait platform 8 defines a typically circular through-opening 9. The through-opening 9 thus defines an upper region 5a of the receiving space 5 located above the through-opening and a lower region 5b of the receiving space 5 located below the through-opening. The structural connection of the bait platform 8 to the housing part 3 is achieved via inner walls 11 that are offset radially inward relative to the outer wall 10 of the housing part 3.

[0128] The bait 2 is arranged in the upper area of ​​the receiving space 5. For this purpose, a bait holding device 12 is provided for holding the bait 2, at the free end of which the bait 2 is held. In principle, however, the bait 2 or another bait 2 could also be arranged directly on the bait platform 9.

[0129] Between the outer wall 10 of the housing part 3 and the inner walls 11, which are offset radially inward relative thereto, guide sections 13 on the housing part are formed in the form of elongated guide receptacles. The guide sections 12 on the housing part interact with corresponding guide elements 14 in the form of elongated guide webs of a closing body 15. The interaction of the guide sections 13 on the housing part with the guide elements 14 on the closing body creates a linear guide and thus a movable mounting of the closing body 15, which enables the closing body 15 to be moved relative to the bait platform 8. The mounting of the closing body 15 includes a captive arrangement or connection of the closing body 15 on or with the housing part 3.

[0130] Within the scope of the movable mounting of the closing body 15, an open position and a closed position are provided. The closing body 15 is thus mounted or guided so as to be movable, in particular, between an open position and a closed position. The closing body 15 can thus be moved between an open position and a closed position, and vice versa, if necessary, relative to the bait platform 9.

[0131] In the Fig. In the open position shown in Figure 9, the closing body 15 is moved away from the bait platform 8 in such a way that the passage opening 9 limited by the bait platform is released. Thus, in the open position, a pest can pass through the passage opening 9, for example, to move from the lower area 5b of the receiving space 5 to the upper area 5a of the receiving space 5, or vice versa. In the position shown in Fig. In the closed position shown in Figure 10, the closing body 15 is moved toward the bait platform 8 such that the passage opening 9 defined by the bait platform is closed. Accordingly, in the closed position, a pest cannot pass through the passage opening 8, for example, to move from the lower region 5b of the receiving space 5 to the upper region 5a of the receiving space 5, or vice versa.

[0132] In order to reach the bait 2 arranged in the upper region 5a of the receiving space 5, a pest must first enter the housing part 3. For this purpose, passages 21 are formed in the guide elements 14 on the closing body side. The passages 21 allow access to the lower region 5b of the receiving space 5. In order to reach the bait 2, the pest must then pass through the passage opening 9 limited by the bait platform side onto the bait platform 8 and thus into the upper region 5a of the receiving space 5. After being bitten by the bait 2, the pest can pass through the passage opening 9 from the upper region 5a of the receiving space 5 into the lower region 5b of the receiving space 5 and exit the device 1 via corresponding passages 21.

[0133] The closure of the passage opening 9, which is limited by the bait platform side, in the closed position of the closing body 15, particularly prevents unwanted penetration of water into the upper region 5a of the receiving chamber 5, in which the bait 2 is arranged, which could occur, for example, during flooding or surges. Thus, in the closed position of the closing body 15, the risk of contamination of the water in the sewer shaft with the substances contained in the bait 2 is eliminated.

[0134] As can be seen, the closing body 15 has a dome-shaped closing section 16, which, in the closed position, partially seals against contact sections 17 formed on the bait platform-side edges, which delimit the through-opening 9 defined on the bait platform side. The sealing engagement of corresponding counter-contact sections 18 formed on the dome-shaped closing section 16 with corresponding bait platform-side contact sections 17 prevents water from penetrating the upper region 5a of the housing-part-side receiving space 5. Sealing elements 19 in the form of sealing lips are also formed on the bait platform-side contact sections 17 for sealing purposes. Sealing elements 20 in the form of sealing rings are also formed on the counter-contact sections 18 on the closing body side for the same purpose.It can be seen that further sealing elements in the form of sealing lips, which are not further designated, are also provided in the area of ​​the opening of the guide section 13 on the housing part side and in the lateral areas of the closing body 15.

[0135] The movement of the closing body 15 from the open position to the closed position takes place in the Fig. 9, Fig. 10, by a rise in the water level in the sewer shaft 4. This is due to the fact that the closing body 15 is designed as a floating body. The closing body 15 therefore has, for example, a cavity filled with air (not shown). Alternatively or additionally, the closing body 15 can be made of a low-density plastic material, in particular a foamed plastic material, which floats on a water surface due to the difference in density and does not sink. A movement of the closing body 15 from the open position to the closed position is thus automatically induced by a rise in the water level in the sewer shaft. Accordingly, a movement of the closing body 15 from the closed position to the open position is induced by a drop in the water level in the sewer shaft.

[0136] The closing body 15 can be mounted so as to be reversibly or irreversibly movable. The described movement of the closing body 15 from the open position to the closed position can therefore be reversible or irreversible. A reversibly movable mounting of the closing body 15 means that the closing body 15 can move from the open position to the closed position on its own. An irreversibly movable mounting means that the closing body 15 can be held or retained in the closed position, in particular releasably, via a closing body holding device (not shown), and thus cannot move from the closed position to the open position on its own. A corresponding closing body holding device typically comprises at least one mechanical and / or magnetic holding means on the housing part side and / or the closing body side, which is designed to mechanically and / or magnetically hold the closing body 15 in the closed position.The mechanical or magnetic holding means on the housing part side or on the closing body side can thus interact in such a way that the closing body 15 is securely held in the closed position and cannot be easily released from this.

[0137] Fig. 11 shows a device 1 according to a further embodiment of the invention. In contrast to the device shown in Fig. 9, Fig. In the embodiment shown in Figure 10, the device 1 here comprises a motor drive device 22 in the form of an electric motor, which is coupled to the closing body 15 and is configured to move the closing body 15 from the open position to the closed position and / or vice versa. A movement of the closing body 15 from the open position to the closed position can thus be specifically induced by a motor drive device coupled to the closing body 15. The coupling between the motor drive device 22 and the closing body 15 is realized via a traction means 23 in the form of a chain. Of course, the closing body 15 can also be designed as a floating body in this embodiment.

[0138] The operation of the motor drive device 22 is controlled via a control device 24 assigned thereto, which is configured to generate control information controlling the operation of the motor drive device 22.

[0139] The control device 24 is further configured to generate the control information as a function of water level information describing the water level or a water level in the sewer shaft accommodating the device 1, which is supplied by a water level detection device 25 for detecting the water level in the sewer shaft accommodating the device 1. Thus, the operation of the motor drive device 22 can be controlled as a function of the water level in the sewer shaft accommodating the device 1, which water level is detected by a corresponding water level detection device 25 and depicted in corresponding water level information.

[0140] In the Fig. In the embodiment shown in Figure 11, the water level detection device 25 is arranged externally, i.e., spatially separate from the device 1. Accordingly, the control device 24 is also configured to communicate with the (external) water level detection device 25, e.g., radio-based. For this purpose, the control device 24 comprises a suitable receiving device, and the water level detection device 25 comprises a suitable transmitting device. However, the water level detection device 25, or a corresponding one, can in principle also be integrated into the device 1.

[0141] Fig. 12 shows a device 1 according to a further embodiment of the invention. In contrast to the device shown in Fig. In the embodiment shown in Figure 11, no motor drive device 22 is provided here, but rather an (electro)magnetic drive device 32. The (electro)magnetic drive device 32 comprises an electromagnetic magnet element 33 arranged in the upper region 5a of the receiving space 5 and a permanent magnet element 34 arranged on the closing body side. When energized, the permanent magnet element 33 on the housing part side exerts such a strong magnetic force of attraction on the permanent magnet element 34 on the closing body side that the closing body 15 is moved from the open position into the closed position. The operation of the permanent magnet element 33, i.e. in particular its energization, is similarly controlled via the control device 24. The relevant statements in connection with the control of the operation of the motor drive device 22 apply analogously.

[0142] As an alternative to the one in Fig. 12, it is also possible to provide permanent-magnetic magnetic elements 34 on the housing part side and electromagnetic magnetic elements 33 on the closing body side. It is also conceivable to provide electromagnetic or permanent-magnetic magnetic elements 33, 34 on both the housing part side and the closing body side. The Fig. The device 1 shown in the exemplary embodiments shown in Figures 9-12 further comprises a closed position detection device 26 for detecting the closed position of the closing body 15. The closed position detection device 26 is configured to generate at least one acoustic and / or optical closed position information item upon detecting the closed position of the closing body 15 and to output it via an output means 27, which may be, for example, a loudspeaker and / or a, in particular, multi-colored, LED. The closed position detection device 26 comprises an optical sensor system 28, implemented via light barriers, for detecting the closed position of the closing body 15.

[0143] The in the in the Fig. The device 1 shown in the exemplary embodiments shown in Figures 9-12 also comprises a bite detection device 29 for detecting a bait bite. The bite detection device 29 is configured to generate at least one acoustic and / or optical bite information item upon detection of a bitten bait 2 and to output it via the output means 27. The bite detection device 29 accordingly comprises a sensor system 30 for detecting a bait bite. The sensor system 30 can, for example, detect the weight of the bait 2 arranged on the bait holding device 12, wherein bite-related weight changes of the bait 2 allow conclusions to be drawn about a bait bite. Likewise, the sensor system 30 can detect bite-related forces acting on the bait 2 and the bait holding device 12, which likewise allow conclusions to be drawn about a bait bite.

[0144] The bite detection device 29 can generate different acoustic and / or optical signals depending on the bite information, e.g. based on the detection of the weight of the bait 2. With regard to the output of corresponding information in the form of optical signals, it is conceivable that the weight of a new, unbitten bait 2 can be signaled, e.g., with green optical signals and / or with permanently constant optical signals; the weight of a partially bitten bait 2 can be signaled, e.g., with yellow optical signals and / or with optical signals emitted at a first flashing frequency; if the bait 2 has been completely eaten, this can be signaled, e.g., with red optical signals and / or with a second optical signal emitted at a higher flashing frequency than the first flashing frequency.The same applies, of course, to the output of acoustic signals, wherein in particular the frequency and / or rhythm of a tone or a sequence of tones can be varied depending on the weight of the bait 2 or the forces acting on the bait 2 or the bait holding device 12.

[0145] Contrary to the in the Fig. 9 - 12, it is also possible for the or an output means 27 to be integrated into an external mobile terminal, such as a smartphone. In this case, the closed position detection device 26 and / or the bite detection device 29 is configured to communicate with the external mobile terminal and to transmit the closed position information and / or the bite information to the external mobile terminal for output at the output means there. The communication is implemented in particular via radio, e.g. via Bluetooth, WLAN, etc., which is why the closed position detection device 26 and / or the bite detection device 29 comprise corresponding radio-based transmitting devices.

[0146] As can be seen, a receiving chamber 31 is formed in the receiving space 5, in which electrical and / or electronic components of the device 1, i.e., in particular, the control device 24 and corresponding detection devices 26, 29, as well as, if appropriate, devices for their electrical supply, such as electrical energy storage devices, are arranged. The receiving chamber 31 protects these components from external, i.e., in particular, climatic and mechanical, influences.

[0147] Both the closed position detection device 26 and the bite detection device 29 are optional and not absolutely necessary for the basic principle according to the invention realized by means of the device 1.

[0148] The Fig. 13 - 17 each show a schematic diagram of a device 1 for holding a bait 2 according to a further embodiment of the invention. Fig. 13 is a perspective view of the device 1, in Fig. 14 is a longitudinal section through the Fig. 13 shown device 1, at Fig. 15 for an enlarged view of the Fig. 14 shown detail VII, at Fig. 16 to show a plan view of the device 1 and Fig. 17 for an enlarged view of the Fig. 14 shown detail IX.

[0149] As can be seen from the Fig. As can be seen from the exemplary embodiment shown in Figures 13-17, the housing part 3 associated with the device 1 can also be constructed in several parts. Here, the housing part 3 is constructed from an upper housing part segment 3a and a lower housing part segment 3b. The housing part segments 3a, 3b can be fastened to one another via retaining clips (not shown in more detail). Of course, other fastening principles for fastening the housing part segments 3a, 3b to one another are possible.

[0150] On the outer circumference of the lower housing part segment 3b, in the region of the end facing away from the upper housing part segment 3a, there is also a housing part-side fastening device 35, by means of which the housing part 3 can be fastened or is fastened, in particular detachably, to a wall of the sewer system 4.

[0151] The fastening device 35 comprises an outer ring element 36, for example made of steel. The ring element 36 can be fastened via a Fig. 13 shown profile-like bracket 37 to the wall of a sewer shaft. As can be seen from Fig. 15, an annular disk-shaped retaining web 38 extends radially from the ring element 36. The retaining web 38 supports a securing element 39 fastened to the outer wall 10 of the housing part 3, i.e. the outer wall 10 of the lower housing part segment 3b. The securing element 39, which is also ring-shaped here, is fastened to the housing part 3, i.e. the outer wall 10 on the housing part side, by means of a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism is realized by the interaction of locking elements on the outer wall of the housing in the form of locking projections (not shown in detail) and counter-locking elements on the securing element side in the form of locking recesses 66, in which the locking elements on the outer wall of the housing can lock. Of course, a reverse arrangement is also conceivable, i.e. locking elements on the outer wall of the housing in the form of locking recesses and locking elements on the securing element side in the form of locking projections.

[0152] A region of the ring element 36 formed below the holding web 38 serves, in the closed position of the closing body 15, as a contact surface for a sealing element (not further specified) arranged or formed on the outer circumference of the closing body.

[0153] The securing element 39 serves for the captive arrangement of the closing body 15 on the housing part 3. This is achieved in that a securing element-side extension 40, which is here angled, engages in the housing part-side guide sections 13 formed between the housing part-side outer wall 10 and the inner walls 11 offset radially inwards thereto, such that the closing body 15 is prevented from sliding out of the guide section 13 by an extension 41 projecting radially from the upper section of the closing body-side guide elements 14.

[0154] In Fig. 14 it can be seen that the surfaces 42 extending from the closing section 16 of the closing body 15 are slightly inclined, e.g. by 3 to 5°, so that water located on the closing body 15 can flow radially outwards.

[0155] A cylindrical receiving chamber 31 is arranged in the area forming an upper side or end face of the housing part 3, i.e., the upper housing part segment 3a. The receiving chamber 31 has a cylindrical receiving chamber base body 44 that defines a receiving chamber volume 43 for accommodating electrical and / or electronic components of the device 1. As can be seen, the receiving chamber base body 44 protrudes in sections into the housing part-side receiving space 5.

[0156] A bait holding device 12 for holding the bait 2 is arranged on a lower section of the receiving chamber base body 44 projecting into the housing part-side receiving space 5.

[0157] The receiving chamber 31 is detachably attachable to the housing part 3, ie here the upper housing part segment 3a. The detachable attachment of the receiving chamber 31 to the housing part 3 can be formed or is formed by the positive interaction of housing part-side attachment sections 45 with attachment sections 46 on the receiving chamber main body. The receiving chamber 31 and the housing part 3 are thus each equipped with attachment sections 45, 46, by means of which interaction a stable or captive, yet detachable attachment of the receiving chamber 31 to the housing part 3 can be realized. As can be seen in particular from Fig. 17, a positive interaction of respective fastening sections 45, 46 is to be understood as an at least section-wise interlocking or overlapping of corresponding fastening sections 45, 46.

[0158] The receiving chamber 31 is arranged on the housing part 3 so as to be rotatable between a fastening position and a release position. In the fastening position, the fastening sections 45 on the housing part side and the fastening sections 46 on the receiving chamber main body side interact in a form-fitting manner, so that the receiving chamber 31 is releasably fastened to the housing part 3. In the release position, the fastening sections 45 on the housing part side and the fastening sections on the receiving chamber main body side do not interact, so that the receiving chamber 31 can be detachable from the housing part 3. The fastening of the receiving chamber 31 to the housing part 3 can thus be established and released again by rotating the receiving chamber 31 about an axis of rotation, which typically coincides with the central axis of the receiving chamber 31, relative to the housing part 3.The receiving chamber 31 can therefore be transferred from the fastening position to the release position, and vice versa, by rotational movements relative to the housing part 3.

[0159] As can be seen from Fig. 17, the housing part-side fastening sections 45 are designed as an annular segment disc element 48 projecting radially inward from an axially aligned cylindrical section 47 of the housing part 3, with at least one shoulder-like fastening projection 49 projecting axially therefrom. The receiving chamber main body-side fastening sections 46 are designed as an annular segment disc element 51 projecting radially outward from a cylindrical extension 50 of the receiving chamber main body 44, with an axially projecting shoulder-like fastening projection 52 corresponding to the fastening projection 49 formed on the housing part-side fastening section 45, i.e. formed in the opposite direction or aligned in the opposite direction.

[0160] In order to realize corresponding rotational movements of the receiving chamber 31 relative to the housing part 3, the receiving chamber 31 has in the region of a Fig. 16, the upper exposed cover section 53 has a tool engagement area 54, in which a T-shaped tool 55 with an engagement section 57 can engage in a form-fitting manner. Fig. 16, by means of the tool 55 engaging in the tool engagement region 54, rotational movements can be transmitted to the receiving chamber 31 in order to transfer the receiving chamber 31 from the fastening position to the release position, and vice versa. As can be seen, the tool engagement region 54 is designed here with ring-segment-shaped tool receptacles 58, into which the tool-side engagement section 57, which has a rounded cross-section, can engage, so that counterclockwise rotational movements of the tool 55 lead to counterclockwise rotational movements of the receiving chamber 31. A stop section 59 is formed circumferentially opposite the engagement section 57. Between the engagement section 58 and the stop section 59, a circumferentially extending gap 60 is formed, via which the tool 55 can be introduced into the tool engagement region 54 in order to interact with it accordingly.

[0161] Due to the arrangement or design of the tool engagement area 54 in the area of ​​an upper, exposed cover section 53 of the receiving chamber 31, the tool engagement area 54 is always accessible (from above). The geometric shape of the tool engagement area 54 is adapted to the shape of the tool 55. In the present case, the geometric shape of the tool engagement area 54 is such that a T-shaped tool 55 can engage it in a form-fitting manner, so that rotational movements can be transmitted to the receiving chamber 31 via rotational movements of the tool 55, indicated by the double arrow 56.

[0162] Accordingly, the tool engagement area 54 is easily accessible, i.e., particularly from above, when the device 1 is properly inserted into a sewer shaft. By appropriately shaping and dimensioning a corresponding tool 55, it is not absolutely necessary for a user to descend into the sewer shaft in order to transfer the receiving chamber 31 from the fastening position to the release position, or vice versa, by appropriate rotary movements. The receiving chamber 31 can thus be detached from the housing part 3 from outside the sewer shaft and, if necessary, removed from the sewer shaft. This can be practical for inspection purposes, e.g., to determine whether a bait has taken a bite, so that inspections can be carried out considerably more easily and quickly.

[0163] In particular, since the bait 2 is held by the bait holding device 12 arranged on the receiving chamber 31, the receiving chamber 31 together with the bait holding device 12 and the bait 2 held thereon can be removed from the sewer shaft without entering the sewer shaft, any bait bite can be detected, if necessary an exchange or replacement of the bait(s) 2 can be carried out and the receiving chamber 31 together with the bait holding device 12 and the bait 2 held thereon can be reinserted into the sewer shaft.

[0164] The Fig. 18 - 21 each show a schematic diagram of a device 1 for holding a bait 2 according to a further embodiment of the invention. Fig. 18 shows a purely schematic representation of the embodiment of the device 1, Fig. 19 shows a perspective view of the embodiment of the device 1, Fig. 20 a longitudinal section through the Fig. 19 shown illustration and Fig. 21 an enlarged view of the Fig. 20 shown detail.

[0165] The Fig. The device 1 shown in Figures 18 - 21 additionally comprises a surge protection element 61 for protecting the penetration of water into the receiving space 5 delimited by the housing part 3, in particular into an upper region 5a of the receiving space 5 located above the through opening 9 delimited on the bait platform side, in the event of a surge-like or suddenly rising water level in the sewer shaft in which the housing part 3 is to be inserted or is inserted.

[0166] The surge protection element 61 is arranged below the bait platform 8 on the housing part. The surge protection element 61 has a ring- or cylindrical base body 62, which defines a surge receiving volume 63 for receiving a specific amount of water flowing in the sewer shaft or a sewer shaft. A sudden surge-like rise in the water level in the sewer shaft, caused, for example, by heavy rain, thus causes the water to initially penetrate the surge receiving volume 63 from below and fill it.

[0167] The closing body 15, which is designed here as a floating body, is movably mounted within the base body 62 of the surge protection element 61, ie within the water surge receiving volume 63, in such a way that when the water level in the water surge receiving volume 63 increases as a result of the entry of water into the water surge receiving volume 63, it can be moved from the position shown in the Fig. 18, Fig. 19 shown open position into the Fig. 18 is moved to the closed position indicated by dashed lines. The movable mounting of the locking body 15 is via a housing-side bracket 64, here in the form of an angled gallows bracket, a pure hanging bracket would also be conceivable, such as in Fig. 18 shown, realized or supported.

[0168] In the closed position, the closing body 15, with a closing section 16, rests in a sealing manner against contact sections 17 formed on the bait platform-side edges, which delimit the through-opening 9 defined on the bait platform side. The sealing engagement of the closing body 15 with the corresponding contact sections 17 on the bait platform side prevents water from penetrating the upper region 5a of the housing-side receiving space 5. There is no possibility of water entering the upper region 5a of the receiving space 5 and becoming contaminated there by the substances contained in the bait 2.

[0169] The base body 62 of the surge protection element 61 is open here, i.e. shown without a base surface. Of course, however, it is possible for the base body 62 to comprise a base surface having at least one surge water inlet opening in the region of its side facing away from the bait platform 8. The closing body 15 can then be arranged in the open position, at least in section, in the surge water inlet opening. When the water level rises, the closing body 15, which, as mentioned, is designed as a floating body, lifts off from the surge water inlet opening, so that water can enter the surge water receiving volume 63 until the closing body 15 is finally moved from the open position to the closed position, as described.

[0170] The base body 62 of the splash guard element 61 comprises in the Fig. 18, a number of feet 65, e.g., web-like, which serve to support the base body 62, and optionally also the housing part 3 arranged thereon, along with the components of the device 1 arranged or fastened therein. Of course, the base body 62 can also be designed completely flat on the bottom or front side, thus dispensing with corresponding feet 65.

[0171] Based on Fig. 19, it is again evident that the device 1 can be fastened to the wall of a sewer shaft via a corresponding fastening device 35. The fastening device 35 comprises an outer ring element 36, made of steel, for example. The ring element 36 can, as mentioned, be fastened to the wall of a sewer shaft via a profile-like holder 37. Fig. In the embodiment shown in Figure 19, corresponding feet 65 on the part of the splash guard element 61 are omitted. In order to realize stable mounting of the device 1 on a surface, the profile-like holder 37 is designed to be extended and comprises a mounting leg 67 projecting therefrom at an angle, in particular vertically, which can thus be referred to or considered as the base of the device 1.

[0172] The splash guard element 61 is attached to the housing part 3 by screw connections. Accordingly, both the splash guard element 61 and the housing part 3 are provided, here on the outer circumference, with screw receptacles 68 through which screw-like connecting elements (not shown in detail), in particular threaded screws, can pass. Of course, it is also conceivable to provide corresponding screw receptacles 68 on the inner circumference.

[0173] From the Fig. 20 shows that the ring element 36 is arranged between the splash guard element 61 and the housing part 3. Based on the Fig. From the detail shown in Figure 21, it can be seen that the splash guard element 61 is provided with correspondingly radially projecting annular retaining webs 69, which form a lower bearing point for the annular element 36. The housing part 3 is provided, in the region of its free end facing the splash guard element 61, with a radial extension 70, into which the annular element 36 engages with the region of its end facing the housing part 3. A sealing element 71, here in the form of a sealing ring, is arranged or formed between the housing part 3 and the annular element 36.

[0174] Fig. 22 - 34 each show a schematic diagram of a device 1 for holding a bait 2 according to further embodiments of the invention. Fig. 22 is a perspective view of a device 1 according to a further embodiment (the housing part 3 is shown transparent here for reasons of illustration), in which Fig. 23 to show a cross section through the Fig. 22 shown device 1, in the Fig. 24, Fig. 25 each a longitudinal section through the Fig. 22 shown device 1, at Fig. 26 is a perspective view of a device 1 according to a further embodiment, in which Fig. 27 is a longitudinal section through a device 1 according to a further embodiment, in Fig. 28 to show a cross section through the Fig. 27 shown device 1 and in the Fig. 29 to 34 um devices 1 according to further embodiments.

[0175] Based on the Fig. 22, Fig. 23 shows a mounting of the closing body 15 which is movable relative to the bait platform 8 by means of a clamp-like or clasp-like holding element 72 which is mounted in a movable, in particular pivotable, manner on the housing part 3, i.e. on the bait platform 8. The holding element 72, which can also be referred to as a holding clamp or holding clasp, is fastened on the one hand, in particular at one end, to the housing part 3 or the bait platform 8 and on the other hand, in particular at the other end, to the closing body 15. The connection of the closing body 15 to the holding element 72, the connection of the holding element 72 to the housing part 3 or the bait platform 8 as well as the geometric dimensions, i.e. in particular the shape, of the holding element 72 define a specific movement path which the closing body 15 follows when moving from the open position to the closed position and vice versa (cf. in particular the Fig. 24, Fig. 25, which holds the closing body 15 in the open position ( Fig. 24) and in the closed position ( Fig. 25) show.

[0176] The holding element 72 comprises two holding element sections 72a, 72b extending at an angle to each other. Fig. 23 shows that, in the open position of the closing body 15, the retaining element sections 72a, 72b engage through the through-opening 9 defined by the bait platform. The retaining element sections 72a, 72b are bent in an L-shape. The retaining element 72 thus has a (substantially) L-shaped geometric configuration.

[0177] Based on the Fig. The exemplary embodiments shown in Figures 22-26 also show a particularly suitable fastening device 73, by means of which the housing part 3 can be fastened, in particular detachably, to a wall of a sewer system 4, in particular a sewer shaft. The fastening device 73 comprises an annular, first fastening element 74 which surrounds the outer circumference of the housing part 3 and is fastened to the housing part 3 via fastening clips 76 screwed to the housing part 3, and at least one second fastening element 75 for fastening the first fastening element 74 and the housing part 3 fastened thereto to the wall of a sewer system 4 or a sewer shaft. The fastening device 73 enables a stable fastening of the housing part 3 to a wall of a sewer system 4 or a sewer shaft, in particular with regard to forces acting on the housing part 3 due to flooding or surge water.The fastening of the second fastening element 75 to the wall of a sewer system 4 or a sewer shaft is realized by fastening bolts 78 or screws extending from the second fastening element 75 or on the side of the second fastening element 75, optionally provided with a thread, passing through horizontal or vertical bores 77, which can be firmly anchored in the wall of a sewer system 4 or a sewer shaft, for example by means of walls or screws.

[0178] The fastening device 73 is clearly constructed in several parts. To implement buoyancy protection, the second fastening element 75 comprises a fastening element section 75a that overlaps the upper side of the housing part 3 in sections, forming a buoyancy protection device. The housing part 3 is thus protected against buoyancy forces caused by flooding or surge water and is securely fastened to the sewer system 4 in its position, particularly vertically.

[0179] All components of the fastening device 73 are formed from one or more mechanically stable and corrosion-resistant materials, e.g., stainless steels, or material structures, or comprise such materials or material structures.

[0180] Based on the Fig. 26, it can be seen that several corresponding fastening element sections 75a may be present. In Fig. 26 shows two leg- or strut-like fastening element sections 75a which extend at an angle, preferably in a V-shape, to one another and which are connected to one another via a further leg- or strut-like fastening element section 75a.

[0181] The in the in the Fig. The fastening element sections 75a shown in the exemplary embodiments shown in Figures 22-26 are releasably fastened in a form-fitting manner (without damage or destruction) to the exposed upper side of the housing part 3. The fastening is thus achieved by a form-fitting connection, i.e. via the form-fitting interaction of form-fitting elements 79 on the part of the fastening element sections 75a with corresponding form-fitting elements 80 on the part of the housing part 3. Form-fitting elements 79 formed on the respective fastening element sections 75a are designed as openings, and form-fitting elements 80 formed on the housing part 3 are formed by projections, in particular vertical projections, which engage in or through corresponding openings in the fastened state.

[0182] Based on the Fig. 26, it can be seen that respective fastening element sections 75a are formed with, in particular, cross-section-reducing stiffening structures 81 to increase the mechanical stability of the fastening element sections 75a. In this way, the material thickness and thus the weight of the fastening device 73 can be reduced without compromising the mechanical stability of the fastening device 73. In the embodiment shown in Fig. 26 shown embodiment with beads.

[0183] The respective fastening element sections 75a are in the Fig. 22-26, the fastening element sections 75a are designed as separate components and are releasably fastened (without damage or destruction) to a profile-like base body of the second fastening element 75 by means of screw bolts 82, i.e., a screw fastening. Of course, the fastening element sections 75a could also be formed integrally with the second fastening element 75.

[0184] In the Fig. 24, Fig. 25 shows an optional monitoring device 83 for monitoring at least a part of the receiving space 5 delimited by the housing part 3. The monitoring device 83 is arranged on the receiving chamber 31 in such a way that the widest possible monitoring of the receiving space 5 can be realized. The monitoring device 83 comprises a suitable optical sensor system for monitoring the receiving space 5. The monitoring device 83 is in the Fig. 24, Fig. 25 shown embodiments are designed as infrared sensors or cameras.

[0185] The monitoring device 83 makes it possible to record and evaluate all processes in the or a specific area or sub-area of ​​the recording room 5. In particular, rodent-related processes can be recorded and evaluated or assessed quantitatively and / or qualitatively. Processes of particular interest that are to be monitored quantitatively and / or qualitatively are, for example, rodents entering the recording room 5, rodents leaving the recording room 5, the behavior, i.e. in particular the biting and / or movement behavior, of rodents that have entered the recording room 5, etc. In general, the frequency of use of the recording room 5 per specific unit of time can be recorded and evaluated or assessed quantitatively and / or qualitatively. Since monitoring information or-data can of course be transmitted to a user-side, in particular mobile, external terminal 92 via a suitable communication device 91, in particular a radio-based communication connection, a corresponding monitoring device 83 can be used to monitor all processes in the receiving space 5 without the need to enter the sewer shaft equipped with the device 1 or the sewer system 4 equipped with the device 1. The communication is expediently radio-based, e.g. via Bluetooth, WLAN, etc., which is why the monitoring device 83 comprises a corresponding radio-based transmitting device (not shown) or is connected to such a device.

[0186] The monitoring device 83 is supplied with electrical energy via a rechargeable electrical energy storage device 84 arranged in the receiving chamber 31. The energy storage device 84 is an electrochemical energy storage device in the form of a rechargeable battery. The use of an inductive energy storage device, i.e., one rechargeable by electromagnetic induction, would also be conceivable.

[0187] Based on the Fig. 22 - 25, a section-wise surface structuring 85 of the dome-shaped or spherical-segment-shaped closing body 15 can also be seen. The surface structuring 85 facilitates access to the bait platform 8 by a rodent via the closing body 15. The surface structuring 85 is formed by a step-like or rib-like structure of the circular disk-shaped section of the spherical-segment-shaped closing body 15 and offers support or adhesion to a rodent entering the closing body 15. The surface structuring 85 inhibits or prevents the rodent from slipping off the closing body 15 and thus serves as an "entry aid" for access to the bait platform 8. Of course, a corresponding surface structuring 85 also serves as an "exit aid" for a rodent leaving the bait platform 8.Furthermore, an annular section 86 is present on the side of the closing body 15, which also serves as a corresponding “entry aid” or “exit aid”.

[0188] In Fig. 23 also shows an area 87 for a bait 2, which is delimited by a wall 88 projecting at an angle, in particular vertically, from the bait platform 8.

[0189] The in the in the Fig. 27, Fig. The embodiment shown in Figure 28 shows a special mounting of a corresponding energy storage device 84. The energy storage device 84 is mounted on a base plate 94 that is (removably) fastened to a base section 93 of the receiving chamber 31 that projects into the receiving space 5. The base plate 94 is fastened to the base section 93 by means of fastening screws (see Figure 28). Fig. 28). A sealing element 96 in the form of a sealing ring is clearly located between the base plate 94 and the base section 93. Another sealing element, not further designated, is located between the receiving chamber 31 and the housing part 3.

[0190] The base plate 94 is provided with angled, particularly vertical, projecting walls 95, which define a receiving area for the energy storage device 84. The energy storage device 84 can typically be arranged with a precise fit in the receiving area. The base plate 94, together with the energy storage device 84 arranged thereon, can thus be considered a separate assembly that can be fastened to the receiving chamber 31 and can be easily detached from the receiving chamber 31 and reattached thereto, e.g., during a replacement or recharging process of the energy storage device 84.

[0191] As can be seen, the monitoring device 83 and the communication device 91 are arranged on the floor section 93 to the side of the energy storage device 84. An opening 95 is provided for the monitoring device 83 on the floor section side.

[0192] Based on the Fig. 29, Fig. 30, a further possibility of the movable mounting of a closing body 15 by means of a flap device 89 can be seen. A corresponding flap device 89 comprises, according to the Fig. 29, a flap element 90 is mounted so as to be movable, in particular pivotable, relative to the bait platform 8, which in an open position is moved away from the bait platform 8 such that the through opening 9 delimited on the bait platform side is exposed, and in a closed position shown in dashed lines is moved against the bait platform 8 such that the through opening 9 delimited on the bait platform side is closed. The closing body 15 can here be an integral part of the flap device 89 in the form of a corresponding flap element 90. It would of course also be possible to fasten a separate closing body 15 to a corresponding flap element 90. The closing body 15 can be designed as a floating body or at least comprise one floating body.

[0193] Based on the Fig. 30, it is evident that a corresponding flap device 89 can also comprise a plurality of flap elements 90, which in a respective open position are moved away from the bait platform 8 in such a way that the through opening 9 delimited on the bait platform side is exposed, and in a respective closed position shown in dashed lines are moved towards the bait platform 8 in such a way that the through opening 9 delimited on the bait platform side is closed by the flap elements 90 together. In the Fig. In the embodiment shown in Fig. 30, respective closing bodies 15 are arranged on respective flap elements 90.

[0194] Based on the Fig. 31 to 34, it can be seen that a plurality of bait platforms 8 can be arranged in the housing part 3. In each case, at least one closing body 15 is provided, which is mounted so as to be movable relative to at least one bait platform 8, wherein the closing body 15 is moved away from the respective at least one bait platform 8 in an open position in such a way that the respective at least one through-opening 9 delimited on the bait platform side is exposed, and in a closed position is moved against the respective at least one bait platform 8 in such a way that the respective at least one through-opening 9 delimited on the bait platform side is closed. The described principle of the hermetically sealing closure of a through-opening 9 delimited on the bait platform side by means of a closing body 15 moved into a corresponding closed position therefore applies equally here.

[0195] As can be seen, respective bait platforms 8 are arranged one above or one below the other. Several bait platforms 8 can be arranged parallel, at least in sections. Between two adjacent bait platforms 8, an intermediate space 97 is formed, defining an intermediate level. The intermediate spaces 97 communicate with each other via respective through openings 9 delimited on the bait platform side; thus, there is a possibility of passage between the individual bait platforms 8, i.e., from a "lowest" bait platform 8 to a "top" bait platform 8.

[0196] Corresponding gaps 97 cause a flow-related "calming," generally an influence on the flow, of water rising in the housing part 3. The water flowing into and rising in the housing part 3 must therefore make its way upwards through several intermediate levels, which leads to a "calming" of the water flow. Respective bait platforms 8 can also be provided, at least in sections, with a surface structure (not shown) that influences the flow, in particular the type of flow or the flow velocity, of water flowing along them or rising in the housing part 3, e.g., in the form of flow-influencing ribs and / or beads.

[0197] As can be seen, the passage openings 9 defined by the respective bait platforms 8 are arranged offset relative to one another. The offset arrangement of the respective passage openings 9 also allows for a "calming" of water rising in the housing part 3. The offset arrangement of the respective passage openings 9 also facilitates the movement of a rodent between the respective spaces 97 or intermediate levels.

[0198] Based on the Fig. 32, Fig. 33 shows that a bait platform 8 can be designed, at least in sections, with a bait platform section that runs inclined, bent, or curved relative to at least one further, in particular adjacent, bait platform 8. By correspondingly inclined, bent, or curved profiles of corresponding bait platforms 8, the flow of water rising in the housing part 3 can also be influenced. Inclined, bent, or curved profiles of corresponding bait platforms 8 also facilitate the ascent or descent of rodents between respective intermediate spaces 97 or intermediate levels in the sense of ascent or descent ramps.

[0199] As in Fig. 31, as an example for the lowest bait platform 8, as a further measure for influencing the flow of water rising in the housing part 3, a bait platform 8 can be formed, at least in sections, with unspecified bore-like openings or perforations penetrating it. Corresponding openings, generally resembling a perforated (sheet metal) structure, can "dampen" and thus also "calm" the flow of rising water. The openings are clearly present in addition to the respective through-openings 9 and differ, in particular, in their size, in particular their diameter, from the respective through-openings 9; the openings are small compared to the respective through-openings 9. Rounded openings can, for example, have a diameter of between 50 µm and 3 mm, in particular between 100 µm and 2 mm.

[0200] In general, i.e. fundamentally independent of the provision of multiple bait platforms 8, it should be noted that when water flows into or rises in the housing part 3, a counterpressure develops in the housing part 3 due to the given volume (internal volume) and the tightness of the housing part 3, which counteracts the inflowing or rising water or counteracts the inflow or rising of water. This is due to the fact that the air in the housing part 3 is compressed by the inflow and rising of water. The rising of water in the housing part 3 is therefore increasingly made more difficult due to the counterpressure that develops.

[0201] Based on the Fig. 33, it can be seen that at least one bait platform 8 can be configured to extend at least partially through the housing part 3 in a spiral or helical shape. A rodent that has penetrated the housing part 3 can easily move within the housing part 3 via a correspondingly spiral or - similar to a spiral staircase - helical bait platform 8, e.g., to reach a bait 2. Spiral or helical bait platforms 8 can also influence the flow of water rising in the housing part 3.

[0202] The following can be seen in the Fig. 31 to 34 show different possibilities for mounting corresponding locking bodies 15. These can, of course, be combined as desired. The number and arrangement of respective locking bodies 15 on respective bait platforms 8 is, of course, purely exemplary and can be combined as desired. The same applies, of course, to the number and arrangement of respective bait platforms 8.

[0203] Based on the Fig. 35 to 37, the possibility of a particularly linear, movable guidance of the housing part 3 inserted into a duct 98 along or relative to a wall of the duct 98 is apparent. The housing part 3 is therefore not fastened here by means of a corresponding fastening device 35, 73, but is guided by means of a guide device 99, particularly linearly, movably along or relative to a wall of the duct 98. By means of such a guide device 99, it is thus possible for the housing part 3 inserted into the duct 98, together with the components of the device 1 arranged therein and / or therein, to move, particularly linearly, movably guided, within the duct 98. Movements of the housing part 3 take place along a vertically extending movement axis indicated by the vertically oriented double arrow, i.e., B.along a symmetrical or central axis of the duct shaft 98. The housing part 3 is movably guided via the guide device 99, secured against tilting in the duct shaft 98; the guide device 99 thus prevents the housing part 3 from tilting in the duct shaft 98.

[0204] In the embodiment according to Fig. 35 shows a guide device 99 comprising a plurality of wheel- or roller-like guide elements 100 distributed on or around the housing part 3, via which the housing part 3 is guided along the wall of the sewer shaft 98 in a rolling manner, movably along the wall of the sewer shaft 98. Corresponding wheel- or roller-like guide elements 100 bear directly against the wall of the sewer shaft 98, so that no special precautions are necessary on the wall side to implement the movable guidance of the housing part 3. Specifically, the wheel- or roller-like guide elements 100 are wheels or rollers.

[0205] The wheel- or roller-like guide elements 100 are mounted on a holding device 101 arranged or formed on the housing part 3. The wheel- or roller-like guide elements 100 are clamped against the wall of the sewer shaft 98 via the holding device 101. Such mounting and clamping enables secure vertical positioning of the housing part 3 in the sewer shaft 98. The clamping force is selected such that an uncontrolled sinking of the housing part 3 is prevented, while vertical movements of the housing part 3, e.g., caused by buoyancy forces caused by surge water, in particular in the direction of a sewer shaft cover 102 or in the direction of an upper sewer shaft opening, are nevertheless possible.

[0206] The holding device 101 comprises holding arms 103 that are mounted on the housing part 3 in a foldable or pivotable manner and can be folded or pivoted against the wall of the sewer shaft 98. The holding arms 103 are coupled to a tensioning element 104, in particular a spring element, e.g., in the form of a compression spring. A tensioning force, in particular a spring force, that braces the guide elements 100 against the wall of the sewer shaft 98 is exerted on the holding arms 103 via the tensioning elements 104 arranged between the housing part 3 and the respective holding arms 103. Using a holding device 101 designed in this way, the housing part 3 can be inserted into a plurality of sewer shafts 98 with different diameters and braced (at an angle) against the sewer shaft walls.

[0207] Shown in dashed lines is a holding device 101, which comprises, in particular telescopically, extendable holding arms 103, which can be extended radially (with respect to the symmetry or central axis of the housing part 3 or the channel shaft 98) against the walls of the channel shaft 98 (see the horizontal double arrow). These holding arms 103 can be coupled in an analogous manner to corresponding tensioning elements 104, in particular spring elements, e.g., in the form of compression springs.

[0208] In the embodiment according to Fig. 36 shows a guide device 99 which comprises a gear-like linear guide element 105 on the housing part side and a (sewer shaft) wall-side corresponding or cooperating with the latter, rack-like linear guide element 106. The housing part 3 is guided linearly movable along the wall of the sewer shaft 98 via the guide device 99. In this case, the guide device 99 therefore also comprises wall-side guide elements in the form of corresponding rack-like linear guide elements 106. The housing part-side and wall-side linear guide elements 105, 106 are in mechanical engagement or a mechanical operative connection, i.e., they interact to form a corresponding linear guide.

[0209] For those in the Fig. 35 and Fig. 36, it equally applies that the respective guide devices 99 can comprise a drive device (not shown) that can be coupled or is coupled to at least one guide element 100 or linear guide element 105, 106, in particular a motorized drive device, which is designed to transmit a drive force that sets the guide elements 100 or linear guide elements 105, 106 in a unidirectional or bidirectional drive movement to the guide elements 100 or linear guide elements 105, 106. Such a drive device can be arranged or formed on or in the housing part 3. Alternatively or additionally, a corresponding drive device can also be arranged or formed on or in a corresponding guide element 100 or linear guide element 105, 106, i.e., for example, integrated into a wheel- or roller-like guide element 100 or into a gear.A corresponding drive device can be an electric motor, the energy supply of which is analogous to the energy supply of other electrical or electronic components of the device 1.

[0210] Based on the example shown in Fig. 37 it can be seen that a guide device 99 can also comprise a profile- or rod-like guide element 107 fastened in the sewer shaft 98 and arranged on the housing part 3 or penetrating it, in particular axially. The housing part 3 is here also guided so as to be linearly movable relative to the profile-rod-like guide element 107. This also includes a fastening of the housing part 3 to the profile-rod-like guide element 107, which in turn is fastened on the sewer shaft side, e.g., walled in, screwed, etc. It is evident that the profile- or rod-like guide element 107 in the exemplary embodiment does not lie directly against a sewer shaft wall, but is arranged concentrically within the sewer shaft 98. Such a profile- or rod-like guide element 107 can also be used in particular in the exemplary embodiment according to Fig. 35 may be appropriate, which is why it is shown there in dashed lines because it is optional.

[0211] Based on the example shown in Fig. 37 further shows that floats 108 may be present in the channel shaft 98 to implement or support movements of the housing part 3. The positioning of the floats 108 on the housing part 3 is above the closing body 15, which is shown in dashed lines because it is located within the housing part 3, so that water rising in the channel shaft 98 only reaches the floats 108 on the housing part side when the closing body 15 is already in the closed position. As shown in Fig. 37, it is possible to arrange separate floating bodies 108 on the housing part 3.

[0212] Alternatively or additionally, the housing part 3 can already be designed with integrated floats 108. This can be achieved structurally, for example, by a housing part wall defining or having at least one cavity. The cavity is filled with air, for example. It is also conceivable to manufacture a housing part wall from a low-density material which, due to the difference in density, floats on a water surface and does not sink. In all cases, an upward movement of the housing part 3 is induced by a rise in the water level in the sewer shaft 98, and a downward movement of the housing part 3 is induced by a drop in the water level in the sewer shaft 98.

[0213] For all embodiments, the housing part 3 can be provided with stiffening structures to increase the mechanical stability of the housing part 3. Such stiffening structures can be designed, for example, in the form of rings or ribs. Such stiffening structures can be present as separate components, which are to be attached to or connected to the housing part 3, or they can be formed integrally with the housing part 3.

[0214] All embodiments of the device 1 shown in the figures, or individual or multiple features of the embodiments shown in the figures, can be combined with one another as desired.

Claims

[1] Device (1) for holding a bait (2) for rodents, characterized by a housing part (3) which can be inserted into a sewer shaft, in particular a sewer shaft or a cable duct shaft, and which has at least one receiving space (5) delimited by at least one wall, in particular at least one housing part wall, wherein at least one through-opening (9) is formed through which an animal can reach at least one bait (2) arranged in the receiving space (5), wherein a plurality of through-openings (9) through which an animal can reach at least one bait (2) arranged in the receiving space (5) are formed in a housing part wall forming a side wall of the housing part (3). [2] Device according to claim 1, characterized bythat the at least one or at least one wall-side delimited through-opening (9) is formed in a wall of a receiving chamber (31) that can be connected or is connected to the housing part (3), in particular a receiving chamber wall forming a side wall of the receiving chamber (31) and / or a receiving chamber wall forming a bottom wall of the receiving chamber (31) or a receiving chamber wall forming a ceiling wall of the receiving chamber (31). [3] Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by at least one bait platform (8) arranged or formed in the housing part (3), which delimits at least one through-opening (9) through which an animal can reach at least one bait (2) arranged in the receiving space (5), in particular to a bait (2) arranged on the bait platform (8) and / or to a bait (2) held on at least one bait holding device (12) arranged in the receiving space (5). [4] Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that a plurality of bait platforms (8) are arranged in the housing part (3), wherein an intermediate space (97) defining an intermediate plane is formed between two adjacently arranged bait platforms (8). [5] Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by at least one closing body (15) which is mounted so as to be movable relative to the housing part (3), wherein the closing body (15) is movable into an open position in which the at least one through-opening (9) delimited on the wall side is released, and is movable into a closed position in which at least one through-opening (9) delimited on the wall side is closed. [6] Device according to claim 5, characterized by that the at least one or at least one closing body (15) is designed as a floating body or comprises at least one floating body. [7] Device according to one of claims 5 or 6, characterized by that a plurality of closing bodies (15) are present, wherein at least two closing bodies (15) are movement-coupled via at least one coupling element (110) such that they can be moved together into a respective or in the direction of a respective closed position and / or open position. [8] Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that in or on the or at least one receiving chamber (31) arranged or formed in the receiving space (5) delimited by the housing part (3), at least one, in particular optical, monitoring device (83) for monitoring at least a part of the receiving space (5) delimited by the housing part (3) is arranged or formed. [9] Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized byat least one surge protection element (61) for protecting the penetration of water into the housing part-side receiving space (5) in the event of a surge-like or suddenly rising water level in the sewer shaft in which the housing part (3) is or is to be inserted. [10] Device according to claim 9, characterized by that at least one surge protection element (61) has a base body which delimits at least one water surge receiving volume for receiving a certain amount of water flowing in the or a sewer shaft. [11] Device according to claim 10, characterized by that the base body of the splash water protection element is cylindrical or cylindrically or polygonally shaped. [12] Device according to one of claims 9 to 11, characterized bythat a closing body is movably mounted at least in sections within the base body of the surge protection element, such that it is moved from the open position to the closed position when the water level in the water surge receiving volume increases as a result of the entry of water into the at least one water surge receiving volume. [13] Device according to claim 12, characterized by that the closing body is a floating body. [14] Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bya fastening device (73) by means of which the housing part (3) can be fastened, in particular detachably, to a wall of a sewer system (4), in particular a sewer shaft, wherein the fastening device (73) comprises at least one, in particular annular, first fastening element (74) which encompasses the outer circumference of the housing part (3) and at least one second fastening element (75) for fastening the first fastening element (74) to the wall of a sewer system (4). [15] Device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by at least one guide device (99) for, in particular linearly, movable guidance of the housing part (3) inserted into a sewer shaft (98) relative to a wall of the sewer shaft (98). [16] Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that at least one, optionally additional, floating body (108) is formed or arranged on the housing part (3). [17] Device according to one of claims 1 to 15, characterized by that at least one, optionally additional, floating body (108) is formed or arranged in the housing part (3). [18] Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the through openings (9) are evenly distributed in terms of position with respect to a given geometrical design of the housing part (3). [19] Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the housing part (3) is provided with stiffening structures to increase the mechanical stability of the housing part (3). [20] Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the housing part, in particular in order to realize a stable and secure arrangement of the housing part inserted into the sewer shaft, has a fastening device by means of which the housing part can be fastened, in particular in a way that can be detached without damage or destruction, to a wall of the sewer shaft or to sewer shaft-side climbing devices, such as sewer shaft-side climbing irons. [21] Device according to claim 20, characterized by that all components of the fastening device are made of one or more mechanically stable and corrosion-resistant materials, e.g. stainless steels, or material structures or comprise such materials or material structures. [22] Device according to one of claims 20 to 21, characterized by that the fastening device is made up of one or more parts. [23] Device according to claim 18, characterized bythat a first and a second fastening element of the fastening device are designed in several pieces and are fastened to one another accordingly. [24] Sewer shaft, in particular sewer shaft or cable duct shaft, comprising at least one device (1) according to one of the preceding claims.

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