live trap

Abstract

Live trap (1) comprising a housing (2) with a base (3), a circumferential surface (4) oriented substantially perpendicular to the base (3) and bounding the base (3) in the circumferential direction, and a lid (5) closing the housing (2), wherein an opening (8) which can be closed by a trapdoor (9) arranged inside the housing (2) is formed in a side wall (6, 6a) of the circumferential surface (4), wherein a release device (12) arranged above the trapdoor (9) holds the trapdoor (9) in an open position, wherein the release device (12) can be moved from the position holding the trapdoor (9) open to a position releasing the trapdoor (9) to close the opening (8) by a release means (13), characterized in that the release means (13) is designed as a pulling means (17),which is arranged at one end (17a) on the release device (12) and projects at its other end (17b) into a catch chamber (16) which is bounded in a vertical direction by an intermediate floor (15) arranged in the housing (2) above the opening (8), wherein a release element (18) is arranged at the end (17b) of the pulling element (17) projecting into the catch chamber (16).

Description

The present invention relates to a live trap according to the preamble of claim 1. Live traps are designed to capture and temporarily restrain an animal unharmed, without killing or injuring it. They are particularly useful for catching martens, raccoons, or other medium-sized animals. With live traps, it is essential that the animal remains unharmed and is not subjected to unnecessary stress by using darkened trapping chambers. A live trap is known from DE 202 17 916 U1. The live trap described in DE 202 17 916 U1 comprises a cylindrical housing with a base, a circumferential surface oriented perpendicular to the base, and a lid closing the circumferential surface. An opening, closable by a trapdoor located inside the housing, is formed in one side wall of the circumferential surface. A release device located above the trapdoor holds the trapdoor in an open position. The release device can be moved from the position holding the trapdoor open to a position releasing the trapdoor to close the opening by means of a bent, rigid steel wire. One end of the steel wire, to which a bait holder is attached, projects into the housing. The release device and the majority of the bent steel wire are located on the outside of the housing.The trap has at least one transparent side panel and a transparent lid so that a captured animal can be seen from the outside. The live-capture trap is therefore recognizable as such from the outside. The use of a live-capture trap in public spaces, especially in urban areas, is not always met with understanding by others. There is also the possibility that others might release an animal caught in this type of trap. From DE 20 2025 103 965 U1, a live-capture trap is known which is designed as a garbage can. The garbage can has an entrance opening that can be closed by a trapdoor unit. The trapdoor unit can be actuated by a trigger mechanism located inside the garbage can. For this purpose, the trigger mechanism interacts with a tiltable or pivotable bait plate attached to a trigger rod, which is positioned above the entrance opening. To trigger the trap, the animal inside the garbage can must activate the bait plate in order to operate the trapdoor unit. The object of the present invention is to provide a live-capture trap for medium-sized wild animals such as martens or raccoons, which enables the humane, effective, and controlled capture of the animal. Furthermore, the live-capture trap should be suitable for use in urban areas and should not be recognizable as such from the outside. This problem is solved by a live-capture trap according to claim 1. Advantageous further developments are the subject of the dependent claims. According to claim 1, a live trap is proposed comprising a housing with a base, a circumferentially perpendicular surface oriented to the base, and a lid closing the circumferential surface, wherein an opening which can be closed by a trapdoor arranged inside the housing is formed in a side wall of the circumferential surface, wherein a release device arranged above the trapdoor holds the trapdoor in an open position, and wherein the release device can be moved from the position holding the trapdoor open to a position releasing the trapdoor to close the opening by means of a release means.According to the invention, the release means is designed as a pulling element which is arranged at one end on the release device and projects at its other end into a trapping space bounded vertically by an intermediate floor arranged in the housing above the opening, wherein a release element is arranged at the end of the pulling element projecting into the trapping space. A bait is placed inside the capture chamber to lure the animal. An animal entering the chamber through the opening triggers the release mechanism, opening the trapdoor and moving it into the closing position. The vertical confinement of the capture chamber, defined by an intermediate floor above the opening, prevents the animal from escaping when the lid is opened. The triggering element can be designed as a bait holder suspended freely within the catch chamber. The triggering device is activated by pulling on the bait holder. The housing is cylindrical and has a substantially cuboid cross-section. The base of the housing may also have a substantially cuboid shape. The circumferential surface of the base has a vertical extent that is greater than the longitudinal or transverse extent of the base. Alternatively, the release element can be designed as a footplate suspended from the traction element and held in a position inclined at an angle to the ground. The release device can be activated by stepping on or moving the footplate. Stepping on or moving the footplate creates a tensile load on the traction element, which then activates the release device. Preferably, the traction element can be designed to be flexible, at least in sections. This at least partially flexible design of the traction element allows it to be easily redirected above the intermediate floor so that it is arranged essentially perpendicular to the intermediate floor in the direction of the bottom of the housing. In particular, the pulling device may include a rope, a strap and / or a chain. Preferably, the towing device comprises a separating device arranged between the triggering device and the triggering element. This separating device disconnects the towing device from the triggering device when a tensile force applied to the triggering element is exceeded. The separating device acts as an overload protection mechanism, ensuring that the triggering device can be reliably actuated and simultaneously preventing the captured animal from injuring itself, for example, by attempting to bite through or forcefully pull on the towing device. When a defined tensile force is exceeded, the separating device disconnects the connection between the triggering device and the towing device. This reduces the risk of injury to the animal in the capture chamber from biting. For example, the separating device of the towing device projecting into the capture chamber can withstand a tensile force of up to 20 N exerted by an animal. In particular, the disconnecting device can be designed as a spring-loaded plug. Furthermore, the lid can be pivotally hinged to the housing on one side and detachably secured to the housing on the opposite side by a locking mechanism. This prevents unintentional opening, for example by a raccoon, or unauthorized opening of the live-capture trap's lid. An advantage is that the release mechanism can be arranged in a height-adjustable manner within the housing. For this purpose, parallel guide rails can be arranged on the side wall containing the opening, guiding the trapdoor vertically. According to a further development, the release device can be designed as a pin or bolt which holds the trapdoor in an open position by arranging the pin in a bore and / or bushing penetrating the trapdoor and the side wall above the opening, wherein a tensile force transmitted from the pulling element to the pin releases the pin from its position penetrating the trapdoor and the side wall, thereby allowing the trapdoor to be moved into its releasing position to close the opening. In particular, the release device can have a lever arm pivotably arranged above the opening, with the pulling element attached to its end. Preferably, the release device can be arranged above the intermediate floor. The release device is thus inaccessible to the animal in the containment chamber, which also reduces the risk of injury to the animal. A projection can be arranged on a section of the lever arm facing the trapdoor, which engages positively with the trapdoor in the open position. The lever arm interacts with the trapdoor via this projection, which is particularly nose-shaped, by engaging a recess in the trapdoor. The lever arm holds the trapdoor in the position that releases the opening. When the release mechanism is triggered by pulling the bait or bait holder, or by actuating the release element, the projection on the lever arm disengages from the trapdoor, thus releasing it. The trapdoor then falls downwards into its closing position. It is advantageous if the trigger weight of the release mechanism is continuously adjustable or adjustable in steps. This prevents, for example, the release mechanism from being triggered by small mammals such as rats or mice, which cannot exert the necessary force or weight to apply the trigger weight. According to further training, a signaling device can be arranged inside the container above the intermediate floor, which signals the triggering of the trapdoor of the live trap visually and / or acoustically and / or reports it by means of a data transmission to a remote receiving device. In particular, the intermediate floor can be divided into a first segment fixed to the inner wall of the housing and a second segment movable relative to the fixed segment. The intermediate floor is preferably oriented parallel to the bottom of the housing. The relatively movable second segment of the intermediate floor can pivot about a horizontal axis located on the first segment. The outer contour of the second segment can be adapted to the inner contour of the housing sections to which the second segment adjoins. Furthermore, the second segment of the intermediate floor can be pivoted about a horizontal axis located on the first segment. For this purpose, at least one hinge can be arranged on the first segment of the intermediate floor, connecting the two segments. It is advantageous if the second segment of the intermediate floor can be locked in place. This can be achieved by using a linkage that locks onto the lid, holding the second segment in its position that defines the containment area. This prevents the animal inside the containment area from pushing open the second segment and entering the space above the intermediate floor and below the lid. Further training stipulates that the intermediate floor must be equipped with at least one viewing window. This allows for easy visual inspection. In particular, a substantially plate-shaped catch slide, movable towards the opening by means of an actuating device, can be positioned parallel to the side wall of the housing opposite the opening. The catch slide allows the animal inside the trap to be forced towards the opening without having to reach into the trap. This minimizes the risk of injury to the operator of the live trap. It is advantageous if the catch slide can be inserted into the collection chamber when the lid is open. According to a further development, the trap door can have an essentially L-shaped section, with one vertical leg of the section oriented parallel to the side wall of the housing and one horizontal leg of the section perpendicular to it. The vertical leg of the section pushes the animal towards the opening, while the horizontal leg of the section prevents the animal from escaping upwards when the second segment of the intermediate floor is open. In particular, retaining devices may be arranged in the area of ​​the opening on the outside of the housing. These devices serve to position and detachably fix a capture unit. Specifically, the retaining devices may be designed to create a positive connection between the capture unit and the outside of the housing. For example, the retaining devices may include hooks and / or a profiled rail. The capture unit may be hooked into the hooks and / or the profiled rail. It is essential that any gap between the housing and the opening of the capture unit is minimized to prevent the animal from escaping. Furthermore, the retaining device must ensure that the capture unit is not unintentionally released when the animal enters it. Furthermore, a pair of wheels can be arranged on the outside of the housing in the lower part of the side wall, with the opening positioned above a pivot point of the wheels. This simplifies the movement of the live-capture trap. According to further training, a filling material designed as ballistic protection can be placed in the base of the housing. This filling material can be bullet-resistant to prevent projectiles or fragments from penetrating the base. Another aspect of material selection for the filling is its energy absorption capacity. The filling material should absorb and distribute the energy of an impact to minimize the risk of injury. According to a preferred embodiment, the trigger element, designed as a treadle plate and located in the capture chamber, can be pivoted about a horizontal axis. The treadle plate is coupled to the trigger device by the traction element. A bait holder can be provided on the treadle plate to encourage the animal to step onto it. For example, the traction element is attached to a free end of the footplate. Preferably, the treadle plate extends over at least half, and particularly preferably over two-thirds, of the width of the axis. This provides a sufficiently large tread surface to ensure that the animal must step onto the treadle plate to reach the bait. In particular, the footplate, which pivots about the horizontal axis, can be hinged to the ground. The footplate can be hinged at one end to the horizontal axis and held at its other end by the tensioning element in a position spaced from the ground, so that the footplate is positioned like a ramp. Alternatively, the footplate can be hinged about a horizontal axis located essentially in the center of the footplate, so that the footplate can be operated like a seesaw. In particular, the footplate, when holding the trapdoor open, can be inclined at an angle of at least 10° to the floor. This minimum inclination ensures that when the footplate is stepped on, the path it takes to descend to the floor is sufficiently long to allow the pull cord to activate the release mechanism. According to a further development, the tread plate can be hinged to the side wall (front wall) of the housing opposite the opening, about a horizontal axis. In this embodiment, one end of the tread plate is hinged to the side wall about a horizontal axis, while the other end is fitted with a tensioning device that holds the tread plate in a substantially horizontal position when the release mechanism holds the trapdoor in the open position. When the animal steps on the tread plate or at least briefly exerts a downward force on it, the tread plate is pivoted towards the ground, triggering the release mechanism. In particular, the treadle plate can be hinged to the side wall at a vertical distance from the floor that is greater than the vertical distance between the treadle plate and the intermediate floor. This makes it more difficult for small mammals such as rats or mice to reach the plate, thus reducing bycatch. Preferably, the housing is designed as a trash can or waste container. This design allows the live trap to be placed in urban areas, blending harmoniously into its surroundings, for example, at a location shared by several trash cans. By foregoing any externally visible indications of the live trap's special function, it is indistinguishable from regular trash cans or containers and thus does not attract attention due to its unusual function. Advantages and embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail below with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1A shows a front view of a live trap; Fig. 1B shows a side view of the live trap; Fig. 1C shows a rear view of the live trap; Fig. 1D shows a perspective view of the live trap from the front; Fig. 1E shows a perspective view of the live trap from the rear; Fig. 2 shows a sectional view of the live trap with a release device in a position holding an opening open by a trapdoor; Fig. 3 shows a partial view of the live trap according to Fig. 2 with the release device in a position closing the opening by the trapdoor; Fig. 4 shows a sectional view of the live trap according to Fig. 2 with the release device in a position closing the opening by the trapdoor; Fig. 5 shows a partial view of the live trap according to Fig. 2; Fig.Figure 6 shows a perspective view of the live trap with a catch unit attached to it; Figure 7 shows a partial perspective view of the live trap according to Figure 6; Figure 8 shows a sectional view of the live trap according to a further embodiment; Figure 9 shows a sectional view of the live trap according to Figure 8 with the triggering device in a position closing the opening through the trapdoor; Figure 10 shows a sectional view of the live trap according to a further embodiment; and Figure 11 shows a sectional view of the live trap according to Figure 10 with the triggering device in a position closing the opening through the trapdoor. Corresponding and equivalent elements in all figures are provided with identical reference symbols and are structured identically. Figures 1A to 1E schematically depict several views of a live trap 1. Figure 1A shows a front view of the live trap 1, Figure 1B a side view, Figure 1C a rear view, Figure 1D a perspective view from the front, and Figure 1E a perspective view from the rear. The live-capture trap 1 comprises a housing 2 with a base 3, in particular a cuboid shape, a circumferential surface 4 oriented substantially perpendicular to the base 3 and bounding the base 3 in the circumferential direction, and a lid 5 closing the circumferential surface 4. The base 3 has a substantially cuboid shape. The circumferential surface 4 has four side walls 6 extending perpendicular to the base 3. The lid 5 is pivotably mounted on a side wall 6 about a pivot axis 7, so that the interior of the housing 2 is accessible from above. In a side wall 6 of the cladding surface 4, preferably in the side wall 6 on which the pivot axis 7 of the cover 5 is arranged, an opening 8 is formed which can be closed by a trapdoor 9 arranged inside the housing 2. The side wall which is opposite the side wall 6 having the opening 8 is hereinafter referred to as the front wall 6a. In the bottom area of ​​the side wall 6, a pair of wheels 10 are arranged on the outside of the housing 2. The opening 8 is positioned above a pivot axis 11 of the wheels 10. A filling material, designed as ballistic protection material, can be arranged in the bottom area of ​​the housing 2. The filling material covers the bottom 3 up to a maximum layer height that lies below the lower edge of the opening 8. Fig. 2 shows a sectional view of the live-capture trap 1 with a release device 12 in a position holding the opening 8 open through the trapdoor 9. The release device 12, located above the trapdoor 9, holds the trapdoor 9 in an open position, in which the opening 8 is freely accessible to an animal. The release device 12 includes a release mechanism 13 by which the trapdoor 9 can be moved from an open position to a position that releases the trapdoor 9 to close the opening 8. On the side wall 6, which has the opening 8, guide rails 14 running parallel to each other are arranged, which guide the trapdoor 9 vertically. The release element 13 is designed as a traction element 17. Preferably, the traction element 17 is at least partially flexible. The traction element 17 can comprise a rope, a belt, or a chain. The traction element 17 is arranged with one end 17a on the release device 12 and projects with its other end 17b into a catch chamber 16, which is vertically bounded by an intermediate floor 15 arranged in the housing 2 above the opening 8. At the end 17b projecting into the capture chamber 16, a release element 18, designed as a bait holder 18a, is arranged. It is advantageous if the end 17b of the traction element 17 projecting into the capture chamber 16 withstands a pulling force of up to 20 N exerted on the release element 18 by an animal. An animal in the capture chamber 16 can thus detach the traction element 17 without injuring itself. Fig. 3 shows a partial view of the live trap 1 according to Fig. 2 with the release device 12 in a position closing the opening 8. The trap door 9 was moved into its position closing the opening 8 by triggering the release device 12. Figure 3 illustrates an example of the situation in which the traction element 17 has been separated from the captured animal. The release device 12 is triggered by applying a pulling force transmitted from the traction element 17 to a lever arm 19 of the release device 12. The necessary pulling force is generated by the animal when it pulls on the bait holder 18a. The lever arm 19 of the release device 12 is pivotably arranged above the opening 8. A pivot axis 20, to which the lever arm 19 is hinged at one end, runs parallel to the side wall 6 in which the opening 8 is formed. The pulling element 17 is arranged at the free end of the lever arm 19 with its end 17a. Furthermore, a separating device 43 can be arranged between the free end of the lever arm 19 and the end 17a of the traction element 17. The separating device 43 serves to disconnect the connection between the end 17a of the traction element 17 and the lever arm 19 when a definable or adjustable tensile force exerted by the captured animal on the release element 18 or the bait holder 18a is exceeded. The flexible traction element 17 can thus fall into the interior of the capture chamber 16, as illustrated in Figures 3 and 4 by the traction element 17 lying on the ground 3. The separating device 43 can be designed as a spring-loaded pin. As can be seen further in Fig. 3, a nose-shaped projection 21 is arranged on the section of the lever arm 19 facing the trapdoor 9, which engages positively with the trapdoor 9 in the open position. The intermediate floor 15 is divided into a first segment 22 fixed to the inner wall of the housing 2 and a second segment 23 movable relative to the fixed segment 22. Fig. 4 shows a sectional view of the live trap 1 according to Fig. 2 with the triggering device 12 in the position closing the opening 8. The relatively movable second segment 23 of the intermediate floor 15 is pivotally connected about a horizontally running axis arranged on the first segment 22 by means of two hinges 24 or joints. The intermediate floor 15 is provided with at least one viewing opening. Here, and preferably, at least the second segment 23 of the intermediate floor 15 has a grid-like structure. The size of the recesses forming the at least one viewing opening is selected such that the trap chamber 16 below is visible. Inside the container 2, above the intermediate floor 15, a signaling device 27 is arranged which signals the triggering of the trapdoor 9 of the live trap 1 visually and / or audibly and / or by transmitting data to a remote receiving device. The signaling device 27 is preferably arranged on the side wall 6 above the trapdoor 9. The second segment 23 of the intermediate floor 15 is designed to be lockable. For this purpose, the second segment 23 can be held in its position limiting the collection chamber 16 by means of a linkage 25 which can be locked to the cover 5. Fig. 5 shows a partial view of the live trap 1 according to Fig. 2. The lid 5 is in its closing position, closing the housing 2. The linkage 25, arranged inside the housing 2 parallel to the front wall 6a, holds the second segment 23 in the position defining the trapping chamber 16. The end 26 of the linkage 25 facing the second segment 23 can be hook-shaped to engage in one of the recesses in the second segment 23, which serve as viewing openings. A handle 28 can be arranged in the area of ​​the second segment 23 of the intermediate floor 15 facing the front wall 6a, allowing the second segment 23 to be operated manually. The opposite end of the linkage 25 protrudes section by section from the cover 5. A bore at this end of the linkage 25 allows the insertion of a bolt, cotter pin, or the like as a locking element 29 to hold the linkage 25 and to releasably lock the second segment 23. The linkage 25 can be moved upwards, towards the interior of the housing 2 exposed by the cover 5, in order to pivot the second segment 23 to open the catch chamber 16. Fig. 6 shows a perspective view of the live trap 1 with an interception unit 30 arranged on it. The interception unit 30 is preferably designed as a cage. Fig. 7 shows a perspective partial view of the live trap 1 according to Fig. 6 . An animal located in the capture chamber 16 can be removed from the capture chamber 16 and transported further using the capture unit 30. For this purpose, two retaining elements 31 can be arranged on the outside of the housing in the area of ​​the opening 8. These retaining elements serve to position and releasably fix the capture unit 30. In particular, the retaining elements 31 can be designed to form a positive connection between the capture unit 30 and the outside of the housing. For example, the retaining elements 31 can comprise hooks and / or a profiled rail. In the interception unit 30, a grid flap 32 is pivotably arranged in the entry area of ​​the interception unit 30 facing the opening 8. The grid flap 32 is pivotable about an axis located on the top of the interception unit 30. The pivotable grid flap 32 is inclined inwards towards the interior of the interception unit 30, so that the animal can push the grid flap 32 open towards the rear wall of the interception unit 30. In the opposite direction, however, the grid flap 32 blocks movement. As can be seen further in Fig. 6, a substantially plate-shaped catch slide 33 can be positioned parallel to the front wall 6a and moved towards the opposite opening 8 by means of an actuating means 34. The actuating means 34 can be designed as a stem with a handle, as shown by way of example in Fig. 6. The catch slide 33 can be inserted into the catch chamber 16 when the cover 5 is open. The catch slide 33 has a substantially L-shaped section, with a vertical leg 35 of the section oriented parallel to the side wall 6 of the housing 2 and a horizontal leg 36 of the section perpendicular to it. The horizontal leg 36 is located at the upper end of the vertical leg 35 and serves to largely close the area exposed by the pivoted second segment 23 when the intermediate floor 15 is open. Fig. 8 shows a sectional view of the live-capture trap 1 according to a further embodiment. According to this embodiment, the triggering element 18 is designed as a treadle 37. The triggering element 18, designed as a treadle 37 and located in the capture chamber 16, is pivotable about a horizontal axis 38. The axis 38 is located here, and preferably, on the base 3 of the housing 2. In the position holding the trap door 9 open, the treadle 37 is inclined at an angle 39 of at least 10° to the base 3. The end of the treadle 37 facing the opening 8 is hinged to the horizontal axis 38. The other end of the treadle 37 is held by the tensioning element 17 in a position spaced apart from the base 3, so that the treadle 37 is positioned in a ramp-like manner. A bait 40 can be placed on the treadle 37.The end 17a of the traction element 17 can also be connected to the lever 19 by the separating device 43 according to this embodiment. Fig. 9 shows a sectional view of the live-capture trap 1 according to Fig. 8 with the triggering device 12 in a position that closes the opening 8 with the trapdoor 9. Stepping on the treadle 37 triggers the triggering device 12 and closes the opening 8 with the trapdoor 9. If the captured animal pulls on the pull cord 17, the separating device 43 disconnects the lever 19 from the end 17a of the pull cord 17. Fig. 10 shows a sectional view of the live trap 1 according to a further embodiment and Fig. 11 shows a sectional view of the live trap 1 according to Fig. 10 with the release device 12 in a position closing the opening 8 through the trapdoor 9. The embodiment shown in Figs. 10 and 11 differs from the second embodiment shown in Figs. 8 and 9 in the arrangement of the footplate 37 on the front wall 6a of the housing 2. The horizontal axis 38, to which the footplate 37 is hinged, is here arranged on the front wall 6a, i.e., the side wall 6 opposite the opening 8. The horizontal axis 38 is located below the intermediate floor 15. The free end of the footplate 37, to which the traction element 17 is arranged with its end 17b, extends section by section into the interior of the catch chamber 16. The footplate 37 is hinged to the front wall 6a with a vertical distance 41 to the floor 3, which is greater than the vertical distance 42 of the footplate 37 to the intermediate floor 15. Reference symbol list 1 Live trap 2 Housing 3 Base 4 Surface 5 Lid 6 Side wall 6a Side wall / Front wall 7 Swivel axis 8 Opening 9 Trap door 10 Wheel 11 Pivot axis 12 Trigger device 13 Triggering element 14 Guide rail 15 Intermediate floor 16 Capture chamber 17 Pulling element 17a End of 17 17b End of 17 18 Trigger element 18a Bait holder 19 Lever arm 20 Swivel axis 21 Projection 22 First segment 23 Second segment 24 Hinge 25 Linkage 26 Hook-shaped end of 25 27 Signal device 28 Handle 29 Safety element 30 Catching unit 31 Holding element 32 Grid flap 33 Catching slide 34 Actuating element 35 Vertical leg of 33 36 Horizontal leg of 33 37 Tread plate 38 Axis 39 Angle 40 Bait 41 Spacing 42 Spacing 43 Separating device QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION This list of documents cited by the applicant was automatically generated and is included solely for the reader's convenience. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature DE 202 17 916 U1

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Claims

Live trap (1) comprising a housing (2) with a base (3), a circumferential surface (4) oriented substantially perpendicular to the base (3) and bounding the base (3) in the circumferential direction, and a lid (5) closing the housing (2), wherein an opening (8) which can be closed by a trapdoor (9) arranged inside the housing (2) is formed in a side wall (6, 6a) of the circumferential surface (4), wherein a release device (12) arranged above the trapdoor (9) holds the trapdoor (9) in an open position, wherein the release device (12) can be moved from the position holding the trapdoor (9) open to a position releasing the trapdoor (9) to close the opening (8) by a release means (13), characterized in that the release means (13) is designed as a pulling means (17).which is arranged at one end (17a) on the release device (12) and projects at its other end (17b) into a catch chamber (16) which is bounded in a vertical direction by an intermediate floor (15) arranged in the housing (2) above the opening (8), wherein a release element (18) is arranged at the end (17b) of the pulling element (17) projecting into the catch chamber (16). Live trap (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the triggering element (18) is designed as a bait holder (18a) suspended freely in the trapping chamber (16). Live trap (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the release element (18) is designed as a footplate (37) suspended on the traction element (17) and held in a position inclined to the ground (3) at an angle (39). Live trap (1) according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the traction element (17) is at least partially flexible. Live trap (1) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the traction element (17) comprises a rope, a strap and / or a chain. Live trap (1) according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the traction means (17) comprises a separating device (43) arranged between the release device (12) and the release element (18), which separates the traction means (17) from the release device (12) when a traction force applied to the release element (18) is exceeded. Live trap (1) according to claim 6, characterized in that the separating device is designed as a spring pin. Live trap (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lid (5) is pivotably hinged to the housing (2) on one side and can be detachably fastened to the housing (2) on its opposite side by a locking mechanism (29). Live trap (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the triggering device (12) is arranged in the housing (2) in a height-adjustable manner. Live trap (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the release device (12) is designed as a pin which holds the trap door (9) in an open position, by the pin being arranged in a bore and / or bushing penetrating the trap door (9) and the side wall (9) above the opening (8), wherein a tensile force transmitted by the pulling element (17) to the pin releases the pin from its position penetrating the trap door (9) and the side wall (9), whereby the trap door (9) can be moved into its releasing position to close the opening (8). Live trap (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the triggering device (12) has a lever arm (19) pivotably arranged above the opening (8), on which the traction element (17) is arranged at the end. Live trap (1) according to claim 11, characterized in that a projection (21) is arranged on a section of the lever arm (19) facing the trap door (9), which engages in a form-fitting manner with the trap door (9) in the open position. Live trap (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the trigger weight of the release device (12) is continuously adjustable or adjustable in steps. Live trap (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a signaling device (27) is arranged inside the housing (2) above the intermediate floor (15), which signals the triggering of the trap door (9) of the live trap (1) optically and / or acoustically and / or reports it by means of a transmission of data to a remote receiving device. Live trap (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the intermediate floor (15) is divided into a first segment (22) fixed to the inner wall of the housing (2) and a second segment (23) movable relative to the fixed segment (22). Live trap (1) according to claim 15, characterized in that the relatively movable second segment (23) of the intermediate floor (15) is pivotable about a horizontally extending axis arranged on the first segment (22). Live trap (1) according to claim 15 or 16, characterized in that the second segment (23) of the intermediate floor (15) can be locked to a side wall (6). Live trap (1) according to one of claims 15 to 17, characterized in that the intermediate floor (15) is provided with at least one viewing opening. Live trap (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a substantially plate-shaped trapping slide (33) can be positioned parallel to the side wall (6a) of the housing (2) opposite the opening (8) by means of an actuating means (34) in the direction of the opening (8). Live trap (1) according to claim 19, characterized in that the trap slide (33) can be inserted into the trap chamber (16) when the lid (5) is open. Live trap (1) according to claim 19 or 20, characterized in that the trap slide (33) has a substantially L-shaped section, wherein a vertical leg (35) of the section is oriented parallel to the side wall (6, 6a) of the housing (2) and a horizontal leg (36) of the section is perpendicular to this. Live trap (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that retaining means (31) are arranged in the area of ​​the opening (8) on the outside of the housing, which serve to arrange and releasably fix a trapping unit (30). Live trap (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a pair of wheels (10) are arranged on the outside of the housing (2) in the bottom area of ​​the side wall (6), wherein the opening (8) is positioned above a pivot axis (11) of the wheels (10). Live trap (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a filling material is arranged in the bottom area of ​​the housing (2), which is designed as a ballistic protective material. Live trap (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the triggering element (18) arranged in the trapping chamber (16) and designed as a footplate (37) is pivotable about a horizontally extending axis (38). Live trap (1) according to claim 25, characterized in that the traction element (12) is attached to a free end of the treadle (37). Live trap (1) according to claim 25 or 26, characterized in that the footplate (37) which is pivotable about the horizontally extending axis (38) is hinged to the ground (3). Live trap (1) according to one of claims 25 to 27, characterized in that the footplate (37) is arranged inclined at an angle (39) of at least 10° to the ground (5) in the position holding the trapdoor (9) open. Live trap (1) according to the preceding claims, characterized in that the treadle (37) is hinged to the side wall (6a) of the housing (2) opposite the opening (8) about a horizontally extending axis (38). Live trap (1) according to claim 29, characterized in that the treadle (37) is hinged to the side wall (6a) at a vertical distance (41) to the floor (3) which is greater than the vertical distance (42) of the treadle (37) to the intermediate floor (15). Live trap (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the housing (2) is designed as a garbage can or as a garbage container.

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