System for stringing together snap traps for rodent control
The modular snap trap system with click-and-plug connections addresses the laborious setup and domino effect issues by enabling easy assembly and safe trap deployment in diverse layouts, enhancing rodent control efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- F M SCHÄDLINGSBEKÄMPFUNGS GMBH
- Filing Date
- 2026-03-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-23
AI Technical Summary
Setting up barriers with snap traps to combat rodent infestations is laborious and prone to a domino effect where triggered traps can activate others, especially in difficult areas like under pallets or retail shelves.
A modular snap trap system with click-and-plug connections and compatible modules that allow easy assembly and prevent individual trap activation from affecting others, featuring single and multiple trap configurations.
Facilitates efficient and safe deployment of snap traps in various layouts without manual labor, preventing unintended trap triggering and extending coverage to difficult areas.
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Abstract
Description
[0001] System for stringing together snap traps to create barriers that cannot be overcome by rodents (rats or mice).
[0002] The traps are located in a module ( Fig. 1, Point 1 and 2.) positioned which can be infinitely extended with further modules.
[0003] The individual modules are connected via a click and plug system ( Fig. 1, points 3 and 4, as well as Fig. 2, points 1 and 2) which creates a positive-locking connection and works without tools. Alternatively, connections using plug-in clips are also possible (not shown here). This allows several modules in a row to be moved / positioned together (e.g., under pallets of goods). Mouse control:
[0004] There are two different types of modules. Single- ( Fig. 1 point 2.) and four-module groups ( Fig.1, point 1). Each module can accommodate one or four snap traps. The modules are compatible with each other, so that a combination of modules can cover various lengths and widths. Rat control:
[0005] There are two different types of modules: single and triple modules. Each module can hold one or three snap traps. The modules are compatible with each other, so a combination of modules can cover various lengths and widths. (not shown here)
[0006] The invention described in the claim addresses the problem that setting up barriers with snap traps to combat rodent infestations is generally very laborious, as the traps must be positioned individually by hand without such a system. In difficult areas, such as under pallets or retail shelves, this is only possible with considerable effort. Furthermore, it is possible for a triggered trap to touch other traps upon activation and trigger them as well (domino effect).
[0007] The aforementioned invention solves these problems, since on the one hand the traps in the snap trap row can be positioned, set and then brought together to the desired location, and on the other hand, the system is designed in such a way that individual triggering traps do not affect or trigger the other traps.
Claims
[1] System for stringing together snap traps to create barriers that cannot be overcome by rodents (rats or mice). characterized by that individual snap traps in a module / rack ( Fig. 1, points 1 and 2.) can be positioned, which can be connected to other modules of the same type to cover different lengths and widths. [2] System for stringing together snap traps according to 1. characterized by that the individual traps are placed separately from each other in the module so that if one trap is triggered, the other traps are not triggered as well.