Automatic rodent exterminator

Abstract

An automatic rodent exterminator, characterized in that it comprises a housing (1) containing a blind tunnel (2), at the bottom of which is a tubular basket (6) for holding bait, and on the floor of which is a foot-activated switch (3) connected to an actuating mechanism located under said tunnel (2), which, when activated, causes at least one aggressive means (5) to emerge through a slit (4) intended to injure the rodent.

Description

Automatic rodent exterminator OBJECT OF THE INVENTION The invention, as the title of this descriptive document states, is an automatic rodent exterminator. It is an innovation that offers advantages previously unknown within current technologies. TECHNICAL SECTOR The present invention falls within the sector of everyday needs, particularly in the field of devices for capturing or hunting animals, acquiring special relevance in the section of animal destruction devices, as well as in animal traps and collection traps. STATE OF THE ART The present invention arises from observing the constant increase in rodents in urban, rural and agricultural environments, which represents a significant problem for the health, safety and quality of life of people. In cities, rural areas, and inhabited areas, it is common to find rats in homes, warehouses, industrial facilities, and public spaces, where they can contaminate food, damage structures, and transmit diseases. This situation is causing concern among both individual users and productive sectors, who often lack effective, safe and easy-to-apply solutions for controlling these pests. Consequently, this invention provides an automatic rodent exterminator that efficiently reduces their presence, offering an automated capture and elimination system that helps maintain cleaner, safer, and healthier spaces. Currently, there is no known existence of any automatic rodent exterminator that presents structural and constitutive technical characteristics equal or similar to those described in this descriptive report, as claimed. DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The object of the present invention is the creation of an automatic rodent exterminator that provides a notable innovation within its field of application in the current state of the art, the characterizing details that make it possible being conveniently included in the final claims that accompany the present description. The invention relates to an automatic rodent exterminator comprising a housing that contains a blind tunnel, i.e., without an exit, through which the rodent enters, on the floor of which there is a foot-activated switch connected to an actuation mechanism housed under said tunnel, which when activated causes at least one aggressive means (awl, blade...) to emerge through a slit intended to injure the rodent for its extermination, said housing having a tubular basket for housing bait introduced from a top entrance, the tubular basket being located at the bottom of the tunnel. In this way, the rodent, attracted by the bait, steps on the switch and triggers the activation mechanism, thereby allowing automatic, safe and effective operation of the device in domestic, urban or rural environments for the systematic control of rodent pests. This invention effectively addresses the problem of rodent infestations in urban, rural, and domestic environments by providing an automated solution that acts directly when an animal enters the device, thus reducing reliance on traditional methods that are often imprecise, unsafe, or of limited effectiveness. Depending on the tunnel's size, access can also be prevented from other animals (such as cats). In this way, pest control is optimized, reducing health risks, material damage and the nuisance caused by the constant presence of these animals. This innovation is especially useful in homes, agricultural facilities, warehouses, shops and public spaces, where a reliable, continuous and easy-to-use system is required for managing infestations. It also contributes to improving hygiene conditions, protecting food and structures, and reducing direct human intervention, thus creating a safer, cleaner, and healthier environment for users. The casing is envisioned to be made of a rigid material, such as plastic, and may have a prismatic, square or non-square, or cylindrical shape. This design provides the device with a structure resistant to impacts, humidity, and external agents, facilitating its installation in diverse environments and usage conditions. Furthermore, this configuration can contribute to extending the system's lifespan, improving the protection of internal components, and promoting safe handling by the user. Furthermore, the casing can be made in different sizes to suit the rodent's size or the user's needs, allowing the device to be adapted to various application contexts, such as domestic, agricultural, industrial, or commercial spaces. This promotes greater operational versatility, optimizing the system's effectiveness based on the environment and the type of infestation being controlled. Furthermore, the tunnel can be equipped with a removable safety cover at its entrance, designed to prevent access to the tunnel's interior when the device is not in use, thus reducing the risk of accidental contact with internal components. This feature can contribute to increased safety during maintenance, cleaning, or bait replacement, promoting more reliable use of the device. Similarly, the drive mechanism can be mechanical or electrical, allowing its operation to be adapted to different power sources, user preferences, or installation conditions. This variety of configurations facilitates the device's implementation in locations with or without access to electricity, thus expanding its range of applications. It will also include a rechargeable or replaceable battery. Depending on the direction of movement of the attacking medium, the slit can be positioned in the tunnel floor before or after the switch, so that the attacking medium reaches the rodent when activated, optimizing the interaction between the detection and attack systems. This arrangement can facilitate a rapid and effective response from the mechanism, contributing to improved overall device performance. Similarly, the attack device may include rotating propeller-type blades, at least one pointed element such as a needle, or an electric shock system (taser), allowing for the selection of different modes of action depending on the environment, the type of rodent, or applicable regulations. This functional variety can increase the system's adaptability and enhance its effectiveness in different usage scenarios. Furthermore, the operating mechanism may include an automatic reset system that activates when the rodent releases the switch, allowing the device to return to its operational state without manual intervention. This feature can promote continuous operation, reduce downtime, and optimize sustained pest control. The triggering mechanism can be connected to an external indicator that signals to users that the trap has been triggered at least once. On the other hand, the tubular basket may have vertical openings, such as grate-like bars, which allow the bait's scent to diffuse without direct access, facilitating rodent attraction while preserving the bait's integrity. This configuration can help prolong the bait's effectiveness and reduce unnecessary consumption. Additionally, the tubular basket may include a closed bottom and a removable top plug, facilitating bait insertion, replacement, and maintenance while preventing spills or contamination. This design can improve the device's hygiene and simplify refilling operations. The housing may also include a top handle for handling and hanging, allowing the user to transport, relocate, or suspend the device at various strategic points. This feature facilitates flexible installation and rapid adaptation to changes in the environment. Similarly, the housing may include lateral fastening means, such as flexible rings, for stable attachment to surfaces, structures, or supports, reducing unintentional movement during operation. This arrangement can help maintain the device's proper position and ensure its correct performance. Furthermore, the drive mechanism can include a wind-up system (where a spring or other element is wound to store mechanical energy), a battery, or a mains connection, offering different energy alternatives depending on the usage conditions. This variety of options can facilitate the deployment of the device in remote locations, indoors or outdoors, increasing its autonomy and functionality. Finally, the housing may include an activation counter for the drive mechanism, designed to record the number of times the system has been used, providing useful information for maintenance, statistical control, or effectiveness evaluation. This feature can contribute to more efficient device management and proper planning of its periodic maintenance. To use the automatic rodent exterminator, the user must place the device in an area where the presence of rodents has been detected, ensuring its correct stability or fixation according to the conditions of the environment, and introduce the bait into the corresponding housing through the opening provided for this purpose. Subsequently, you must verify the proper functioning of the power supply system and the drive mechanism, so that the device is ready for automatic activation. Once operational, the system functions autonomously when a rodent enters, requiring no direct user intervention. Furthermore, the user can perform regular checks to verify the device's overall condition, replace the bait as needed, and assess its usage level, thus ensuring continuous, safe, and effective pest control. EXPLANATION OF THE FIGURES To complete the description being made and in order to help in the better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, this descriptive report is accompanied, as an integral part thereof, by a figure in which, for illustrative and non-limiting purposes, the following has been represented. Figure 1 illustrates the automatic rodent exterminator. PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION The automatic rodent exterminator comprises a housing (1) that contains a blind tunnel (2) through which the rodent can enter, a foot-activated switch (3) being located on the floor of said tunnel (2), connected to an actuation mechanism housed under the tunnel (2), which, when activated, causes at least one aggressive means (5) to emerge through a slit (4) intended to injure the rodent for its extermination, the housing (1) also having a tubular basket (6) for housing bait introduced from a top entrance, the tubular basket (6) being located at the bottom of the tunnel (2), so that the rodent, attracted by the bait, steps on the switch (3) and causes the activation of the actuation mechanism, guaranteeing an automatic, controlled and efficient operation of the system. In a preferred embodiment, the housing (1) is made of a rigid material, such as plastic, and has a prismatic, quadrangular or cylindrical shape, providing a structure resistant to impacts, moisture and external agents, ensuring the protection of the internal components and facilitating its installation in different environments of use, both indoors and outdoors. Preferably, the housing (1) has different sizes adapted to the size of the rodent or the user's need, allowing an adequate correspondence between the volume of the device and the installation environment, which optimizes the effectiveness of the system and favors its integration into domestic, agricultural, industrial or commercial spaces. Preferably, the tunnel (2) has at its entrance a removable safety cover intended to prevent user access when the device is not in use, providing additional protection against accidental tampering and improving safety conditions during maintenance, cleaning or bait replacement operations. The drive mechanism is usually mechanical or electrical, allowing the device's operation to be adapted to different power sources and installation conditions, ensuring a reliable and constant response to the rodent's activation of the switch (3). In the figure, the slit (4) is arranged in the floor of the tunnel (2), before the switch (3), so that the aggressive medium (5) reaches the rodent when activated, optimizing the synchronization between the detection system and the aggression system, and ensuring an effective intervention at the precise moment. Alternatively, the aggressive means (5) comprises rotating helix-type blades, at least one piercing element, such as a needle, or an electric discharge system, allowing the selection of different modes of action depending on the environment, the type of rodent and the applicable regulatory requirements, increasing the functional versatility of the device. In another preferred embodiment, the drive mechanism comprises an automatic reset system that is activated when the rodent stops pressing the switch (3), allowing the device to automatically recover its operating state, promoting continuous operation and reducing downtime. Preferably, the tubular basket (6) has vertical openings, such as grate-type bars, which allow the diffusion of the bait's odor without direct access, facilitating the attraction of the rodent and at the same time preserving the integrity of the food, thus prolonging its effectiveness and reducing unnecessary consumption. Preferably, the tubular basket (6) comprises a closed bottom and a removable top plug, which facilitates the introduction, replacement and maintenance of the bait, preventing spills and helping to maintain adequate hygienic conditions inside the device. In another preferred embodiment, the housing (1) comprises a top handle configured for handling and hanging, allowing the user to transport, relocate or suspend the device at strategic points, facilitating flexible installation and rapid adaptation to changes in the environment. The housing (1) generally comprises lateral fastening means, such as flexible rings, intended to ensure stable attachment to surfaces, structures or supports, reducing unintentional displacements during operation and preserving the proper position of the system. Generally, the drive mechanism comprises a power supply system using a rope, battery or mains connection, offering different energy alternatives that allow the device to be adapted to locations with or without access to electricity, increasing its autonomy and scope of application. Preferably, the housing (1) has an activation counter for the drive mechanism, intended to record the number of times the system has been used, providing useful information for maintenance planning, statistical control of operation, and evaluation of the device's performance over time. Preferably, the entrance is upwards at an incline of 1-2 cm. Having sufficiently described the nature of the present invention, as well as the manner of putting it into practice, it is not considered necessary to make its explanation more extensive so that any expert in the field may understand its scope and the advantages that derive from it, it being noted that, within its essentiality, it may be put into practice in other modes of embodiment that differ in detail from the one indicated as an example, and which will also achieve the protection sought provided that its fundamental principle is not altered, changed or modified.

Claims

1. An automatic rodent exterminator, characterized in that it comprises a housing (1) containing a blind tunnel (2), at the bottom of which is a tubular basket (6) for holding bait, and on the floor of which is a foot-activated switch (3) connected to an actuating mechanism located under said tunnel (2), which, when activated, causes at least one aggressive means (5) to emerge through a slit (4) intended to injure the rodent.

2. An automatic rodent exterminator according to claim 1, characterized in that the housing (1) is prismatic or cylindrical.

3. An automatic rodent exterminator according to claim 1, characterized in that the tunnel (2) has a removable safety cover at its entrance.

4. An automatic rodent exterminator according to claim 1, characterized in that the actuating mechanism is of a mechanical or electrical type. 5.Automatic rodent exterminator, according to claim 1, characterized in that the slit (4) is located before the switch (3).

6. Automatic rodent exterminator, according to claim 1, characterized in that the attacking means (5) comprises rotating propeller-type blades, at least one piercing element, such as a needle, or an electric discharge system.

7. Automatic rodent exterminator, according to claim 1, characterized in that the drive mechanism comprises an automatic reset system.

8. Automatic rodent exterminator, according to claim 1, characterized in that the drive mechanism comprises a trigger indicator.

9. Automatic rodent exterminator, according to claim 1, characterized in that the tubular basket (6) has vertical openings. 10.An automatic rodent exterminator according to claim 1, characterized in that the tubular basket (6) comprises a closed bottom and a removable top plug.

11. An automatic rodent exterminator according to claim 1, characterized in that the housing (1) comprises a top handle.

12. An automatic rodent exterminator according to claim 1, characterized in that the housing (1) comprises lateral fastening means.

13. An automatic rodent exterminator according to claim 1, characterized in that the drive mechanism comprises a power supply system via a pull cord, battery, or mains connection.

14. An automatic rodent exterminator according to claim 1, characterized in that it has an activation counter for the drive mechanism.