Hood for a beekeeper's protective suit / jacket and / or hornet protective suit / jacket

Abstract

Hood (1) for a beekeeping protective suit / jacket and / or hornet protective suit / jacket with a face field (2) made of transparent plastic, characterized in that the hood (1) has a fastening device (3) on at least one side next to the face field (2) which is designed and intended to accommodate a fan.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a hood for a beekeeper's protective suit and / or hornet protective suit with a field of vision made of transparent plastic.

[0002] EP 0 502 402 A1 basically discloses a beekeeper's hood which has a mesh insert in the field of vision. However, the problem has recently arisen that the invasive Asian hornet is invading Europe, for which such a mesh insert is not intended, as it attempts to inject its venom into the eyes of an attacker. Beekeepers and pest controllers are trying to remove the nests of the Asian hornet, which can be home to up to 5,000 beetles. Compared to the Asian hornet, the European hornet, with nests of around 500 beetles, is comparatively harmless. In the past, it has therefore been proposed to make the field of vision from a transparent plastic. However, the problem here is often that this field of vision fogs up from the inside during work due to the beekeeper's breath.

[0003] The invention is therefore based on the object of creating a hood of the type mentioned at the beginning, which ensures a clear view for the beekeeper even when working.

[0004] This problem is solved with a hood for a beekeeper's protective suit and / or a hornet protective suit with a field of vision made of transparent plastic, which is characterized in that the hood has a fastening device on at least one side next to the field of vision, which is provided and designed to accommodate a fan. Such a hood makes it possible to blow air from the inside onto the field of vision on at least one side. This makes it possible to provide a hood with which air can be blown onto the inside of the field of vision so that it does not fog up and the beekeeper has a clear view while at the same time being protected against the injection of venom. Preferably, the hood also has a fan which is accommodated in the fastening device or connected to it. The fan is preferably equipped with an accumulator or batteries so that the beekeeper can move freely.

[0005] In a preferred embodiment, the fastening device is a mesh pocket open at the top. The fan can then be inserted into this. The mesh pocket is preferably made of a mesh fabric, especially double mesh fabric. Both sides are thus made of the same material. This makes production particularly simple.

[0006] In an alternative embodiment, the fastening device for attaching a fan is designed as a retaining strap. This retaining strap, in particular with a hook-and-loop fastener for connecting the hood and the fan, can also be used to connect a fan to the hood, thus blowing air into the hood.

[0007] In another preferred embodiment, the viewing panel is detachably connected to the hood. This makes it possible to replace the viewing panel. During use, the viewing panel, which is made of transparent plastic, will often become scratched, thus obscuring a clear view. Preferably, the hood has a mesh fabric next to the viewing panel. This also allows air to enter the hood as a whole, and the hood also offers greater mobility overall compared to a hood made entirely of plastic.

[0008] To prevent the hood from sitting directly on the head, which could pose a risk of stings through the hood, a preferred design includes bars that hold the hood in place. A first bar surrounds the hood's field of vision, a second bar that encloses the hood in the ear area, and another bar that encloses the hood at the rear.

[0009] Preferably, the hood has three essentially vertically extending webs and one essentially horizontally extending web that connects the three essentially vertically extending webs. This results in a supported and solid shape of the hood. The hood is spanned by the webs and formed from a mesh fabric between these webs.

[0010] A further aspect of the invention consists in providing a beekeeper's and / or hornet protection suit having a hood as described above. This beekeeper's and / or hornet protection suit / jacket (longer stingers than bees and wasps) is preferably made of a mesh fabric, in particular double mesh fabric. This makes not only the hood, but the entire suit particularly sting-resistant. For beekeeper clothing, the benefit of the plastic visor lies not in protection against spraying insect venom, but in improved visibility. Many beekeepers cannot clearly see bee eggs in honeycombs through a mesh fabric.

[0011] The invention is further explained below using an exemplary embodiment illustrated in the drawings in three different views. The schematic representations show in detail: Fig. 1: a hood according to the invention in front view, Fig. 2: a hood according to the invention in side view; and Fig. 3: a hood according to the invention in plan view.

[0012] In Fig. 1 shows a front view of the hood 1 according to the invention for a beekeeper's and / or hornet protection suit. In particular, the field of vision 2 made of transparent plastic can be seen here. This is spanned all around by a first web 7. The field of vision 2 is connected all around to the adjoining mesh fabric 6 with a hook and loop fastener 5, so that the field of vision 2 is replaceable. A fastening device 3 is provided on the left side, which in the illustrated embodiment consists of a mesh pocket 4. This consists of a mesh fabric 6 that is open at the top and into which a fan can be inserted to supply fresh air. The field of vision 2 is surrounded on both sides by a mesh fabric 6. The fastening device adjoins the field of vision.

[0013] In Fig. 2 shows a side view of the hood 1. On the left-hand side, the field of vision 2 is shown, which is attached to the rest of the hood 1 with a hook and loop fastener / zipper connection 5 and is therefore replaceable. Overall, the hood is stretched over three essentially vertical webs 7, 8 and 9. These three webs 7, 8 and 9 are connected by a web 10 running perpendicular to them, which therefore runs essentially horizontally, and this stretches the hood 1 as a whole. In the front area of ​​the side view, the fastening device 3, designed as a mesh pocket 4, can be seen. An opening 13 of the mesh pocket 4 is located in the upper area of ​​the mesh pocket 4, so that the fan can be inserted here without there being any risk of it falling out. The mesh fabric 6 is not arranged continuously in the hood 1.In the upper area, between the first web 7 and the third web 9, a head fabric 11 made of a relatively strong material is arranged. In the rear area of ​​the hood 1, i.e., behind the web 9, a nonwoven fabric is provided. This fabric is relatively permeable to air.

[0014] In Fig.3 shows a plan view of the hood 1 according to the invention. Here, the three webs 7, 8 and 9 can be seen in particular. A mesh pocket 4 extends from the first web 7 to the second web 8. This provides a firm connection and the opening 13 of the mesh pocket 4 is stretched open so that a fan can be easily inserted. This open shape is also ensured by the essentially horizontal web 10, which ensures the spacing or stretching of the essentially vertical webs 7, 8 and 9, with the mesh pocket 4 being arranged between the two webs 7 and 8. This illustration also clearly shows that a first solid fabric is arranged in the upper area of ​​the hood 1 between the webs 7 and 8 and the webs 8 and 9 and that nonwoven fabric 12 is arranged in the area behind the web 9. QUOTES CONTAINED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents submitted by the applicant was generated automatically and is included solely for the convenience of the reader. This list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] EP 0 502 402 A1

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Claims

[1] Hood (1) for a beekeeper's protective suit / jacket and / or hornet protective suit / jacket with a field of vision (2) made of transparent plastic, characterized by that the hood (1) has on at least one side next to the field of vision (2) a fastening device (3) which is provided and designed to receive a fan. [2] Hood according to claim 1, characterized by that the fastening device is a mesh pocket that is open at the top. [3] Hood according to claim 2, characterized by that the mesh pocket which is open at the top and holds the fan is made of a mesh fabric. [4] Hood according to claim 1, characterized by that the fastening device has at least one retaining strap which is intended for fastening a fan. [5] Hood according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the field of vision is detachably connected to the hood. [6] Hood according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the hood has a mesh fabric next to the field of vision. [7] Hood according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the hood is tensioned by bars. [8] Hood according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the hood has an accumulator. [9] Hood according to claim 7, characterized by that a first bridge surrounds the field of vision of the hood, that a second bridge spans the hood in the area of ​​the ear and that a third bridge spans the hood in the rear area. [10] Hood according to claim 7, characterized by that the hood has a mesh fabric in the rear area and that a bridge spans the hood between the mesh fabric and the mesh fabric. [11] Hood according to claim 7, characterized bythat the hood (1) has three substantially vertically extending webs and a substantially horizontally extending web which connects the three substantially vertically extending webs. [12] Beekeeper's protective suit / jacket and / or hornet protection suit / jacket, characterized by that the beekeeper's protective suit / jacket and / or hornet protective suit / jacket has a hood according to one of the preceding claims. [13] Beekeeper's protective suit / jacket and / or hornet protective suit / jacket according to claim 12, characterized by that the beekeeper's protective suit / jacket and / or hornet protective suit / jacket is made of a mesh fabric, in particular double mesh fabric.

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