APPARATUS FOR CAPTURING AND ELIMINATING PESTS AND METHOD FOR CLEANING SUCH AN APPARATUS

Abstract

The invention relates to an apparatus (1) for capturing and eliminating pests, comprising an upper part (2) and a lower part (3), the upper part (2) comprising: A counting device (4) configured to count the number of pests, and comprising an openwork part (4a), A suction tunnel (5) arranged between the lower part (3) and the counting device (4) and facing the openwork part (4a), said tunnel being configured to suck up the pests and comprising a pest receptacle (6) configured to capture and eliminate the pests, said receptacle (6) being arranged facing the openwork part (4a), the suction tunnel (5) being configured to cooperate with a disengaging means (7) configured to reveal access to the receptacle (6). The invention also provides a method for cleaning and / or maintaining a capture and elimination apparatus. Figure to be published with the abstract: figure 1

Description

Title of the invention: APPARATUS FOR CAPTURING AND ELIMINATING PESTS AND METHOD FOR CLEANING SUCH AN APPARATUS Technical field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of means for capturing and killing insects and more specifically pests. In particular, the invention relates to an apparatus for capturing and eliminating pests.

[0002] The invention further relates to a method of cleaning a pest capture and elimination apparatus. Prior art

[0003] Below we describe the known prior art from which the invention was developed.

[0004] Devices for capturing insects, and in particular pests, have been known for many years.

[0005] Indeed, insects and in particular harmful insects pose serious problems in both human and animal epidemiology although they play a role in the food chain. Their presence is global and their natural predators do not currently allow their expansion to be controlled. The critical point of pests is that they are vectors of pathogenic agents which can prove fatal in certain cases. Thus, these pests are proving to be a public health problem to such an extent that the Ministry of Health and Prevention in France has set up a surveillance system concerning mosquitoes (Health and environment, Mosquitoes vectors of diseases, April 26, 2023).Similarly, the World Health Organization (WHO) is moving toward new research to limit the transmission of mosquito-borne diseases to humans (WHO - WHO releases new guidance for research on genetically modified mosquitoes to combat malaria and other vector-borne diseases - May 19, 2021).

[0006] Thus, various capture devices have been developed. Generally, these devices allow the diffusion of a lure (bait) capable of attracting pests and in particular mosquitoes and keeping them trapped in a net for example. This type of trap has the disadvantage that not all mosquito species are sensitive to the same lure combinations.

[0007] Furthermore, in these devices a gas source is necessary in addition to the decoy to obtain maximum efficiency, and unfortunately, the control of this diffusion is not optimized. Similarly, few devices take into account the use made by the user (night, day, indoor, outdoor, season) as well as weather hazards (temperature, rainfall, for example). Thus, these trapping devices reveal mixed effectiveness, particularly for indoor use, and insufficient effectiveness for outdoor use, especially without consideration of use. In addition, this type of device has a restricted and limited action zone near the device.

[0008] In addition, these devices do not allow manipulation by a user, the device often being too complex to be assembled and / or disassembled. Thus, it is particularly difficult for a user to be able to carry out maintenance on his device and its cleaning. Indeed, it is complex for a user to access the trap in order to evacuate accumulated pests or to carry out cleaning and maintenance of the elements of the device.

[0009] Furthermore, these devices do not allow mosquitoes to be eliminated quickly. In fact, the mosquitoes caught in the trap die over time (generally several days) due to a lack of food (water / food) or depending on the weather conditions, for example. In addition, to keep the mosquitoes trapped, these devices require technical organization to prevent the mosquitoes from being released, particularly when the device is switched off. Thus, these devices are equipped with a non-return valve, for example, which limits and complicates their use and accessibility for a user.

[0010] In order to overcome these difficulties, other devices have been developed, in particular mosquito elimination devices.

[0011] To eliminate mosquitoes, these devices generally comprise a lamp capable of diffusing a light attractive to mosquitoes and a grid or electrocution space. When the mosquito comes into contact with the grid or crosses the electrocution space and the device is in operation, the mosquito is then eliminated.

[0012] The effectiveness of this type of device for mosquito elimination is certainly improved compared to capture devices. However, these elimination devices require contact with the mosquito, which reduces its scope of action and therefore also its effectiveness. In addition, these devices do not work with all varieties of mosquitoes, especially the tiger mosquito.

[0013] In addition, these devices require daily cleaning of both the device and the area around the device. Indeed, under the electric shock, mosquitoes tend to be repelled from the device. This results in deteriorated hygienic conditions by leaving corpses around the device and in the device.

[0014] In addition, these devices still do not allow easy handling for the user for maintenance and / or cleaning. On the contrary, the user faces optical and electrical technologies and complex assembly / disassembly in order to clean his device.

[0015] Furthermore, the same problem persists concerning the control of the device at the gas source level but is added the control of the diffusion of light or even electricity. Thus, these devices are not optimized according to the use that a user could make of them (night, day, seasonality, weather hazards etc.).

[0016] Other developments have appeared concerning the improvement of the diffusion of the lure, ventilation, and the type of lure. Unfortunately, these developments still do not ensure easy use by the user for the maintenance of his device and / or control of the use of the device by the user. In addition, the effectiveness remains mixed between indoor and outdoor use. Similarly, the elimination of mosquitoes remains relatively long (a few days to weeks).

[0017] Thus, there is a need for new devices capable of capturing and eliminating harmful insects and preferably mosquitoes quickly (less than an hour for example) which are effective for both indoor and outdoor use and suitable for use by a user while being easy to handle for a user in particular for cleaning and maintenance making it possible to improve the lifespan of the devices and hygiene conditions.

[0018] The invention aims to overcome the drawbacks of the prior art. In particular, the invention aims to provide an apparatus for capturing and eliminating harmful insects, preferably mosquitoes, the apparatus being effective and suitable for use by a user, and allowing easy handling and cleaning in order to improve the hygiene and lifespan of the apparatus. This advantageously results in a reduction in the consumption of such apparatus and reduces the environmental impact.

[0019] The invention further aims to propose a method for cleaning and / or maintaining a device for capturing and eliminating harmful insects, preferably mosquitoes, allowing rapid elimination, handling, maintenance and cleaning made easier for the user. This makes it possible to improve the lifespan of the device and to reduce the resource requirements of such a device. Thus, the environmental impact is reduced. Summary of the invention

[0020] The invention aims to overcome these drawbacks. The following presents a simplified summary of selected aspects, embodiments and examples of the present invention for the purpose of providing a basic understanding of the invention. However, this summary does not constitute an exhaustive overview of all aspects, embodiments and examples of the invention. Its sole purpose is to present selected aspects, embodiments and examples of the invention in a concise form as an introduction to the more detailed description of aspects, embodiments and examples of the invention which follow the summary.

[0021] The invention relates in particular to an apparatus for capturing and eliminating pests, comprising an upper part and a lower part, the upper part comprising: - A pest counting device configured to count the number of pests, said counting device further comprising an openwork portion, - A suction tunnel configured to be arranged between the lower part of the capture apparatus and the counting device and also arranged opposite the openwork part of the counting device, said suction tunnel being configured to suck up the pests, the tunnel comprising a pest receptacle configured to capture and eliminate the pests, said receptacle being configured to be arranged opposite the openwork part of the counting device, the suction tunnel being further configured to cooperate with a disengaging means, said disengaging means being configured to reveal access to the receptacle, - Said disengaging means being further configured to cooperate with the lower part of the capture and elimination device.

[0022] The applicant has developed a pest capture and elimination apparatus capable of both capturing and eliminating pests. The capture and elimination apparatus makes it possible to capture and eliminate pests quickly (less than one hour for example) and efficiently (i.e. having a pest capture rate in the vicinity of the apparatus greater than or equal to 60%, preferably greater than or equal to 70% and up to 95%, and an elimination rate greater than or equal to 90%, preferably greater than or equal to 95% and preferably 100%).

[0023] The device allows for rapid and efficient capture and elimination for both indoor and outdoor use.

[0024] Furthermore, the capture and disposal apparatus allows adaptation to the use and needs of the user as well as to the environment of the apparatus. This results in better resource management and a lower environmental impact.

[0025] The applicant has developed in particular a pest capture and elimination device which can be easily handled by a user. More precisely, the particular cooperation and arrangement of the elements of the capture and elimination device allow simple and rapid assembly and disassembly by the user. This makes it possible in particular to facilitate cleaning operations. and user maintenance by being easily accessible (i.e. achievable) by the user. In addition, this helps to improve the lifespan of the device as well as the hygiene conditions of the device and its location for the user.

[0026] According to other optional features of the apparatus, the latter may optionally include one or more of the following features, alone or in combination: - the counting device comprises a control means configured to control and / or monitor the capture and disposal apparatus, - the suction tunnel comprises an openwork connecting piece configured to cooperate in its upper part with the counting device, and in that the openwork part of the connecting piece is opposite the openwork part of the counting device, - the suction tunnel comprises a suction means configured to generate an air flow, - the receptacle is removable from the capture and elimination device, - the disengaging means is configured to be activated by translation, - it comprises a body configured to cover the upper part of the capture and disposal apparatus and configured to secure the capture and disposal apparatus by means of a security element, - the lower part includes a door configured to be disengageable and configured to open or close a housing.

[0027] According to a second object, the invention relates to a method for cleaning and / or maintaining a capture and elimination apparatus according to the invention, characterized in that the method comprises a step of modifying the configuration of the capture and elimination apparatus preferably according to the invention.

[0028] According to other optional characteristics of the method, the latter may optionally include a step of alerting a user when a cleaning and / or maintenance threshold is reached. Brief description of the drawings

[0029] Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will be better understood on reading the description which follows and with reference to the appended drawings, given for illustrative purposes and in no way limiting.

[0030] [Fig.l] [Fig.l] represents a front view of a capture and elimination apparatus according to one embodiment of the invention.

[0031] [Fig.2] [Fig.2] represents a front view of a capture device and elimination without the body according to one embodiment of the invention.

[0032] [Fig.3] [Fig.3] represents a profile and inclined view of a capture device and elimination according to one embodiment of the invention.

[0033] [Fig.4] [Fig.4] represents a sectional view of a capture apparatus and elimination according to one embodiment of the invention.

[0034] [Fig.5] [Fig.5] represents a side view of a capture device and disposal without the body and without the receptacle according to one embodiment of the invention.

[0035] The figures do not necessarily respect the scales, in particular in thickness, and this is for illustration purposes.

[0036] Aspects of the present invention are described with reference to flowcharts and / or functional diagrams of methods, apparatuses (systems) and computer program products according to embodiments of the invention.

[0037] In the figures, flowcharts and block diagrams illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of systems, methods, and computer program products according to various embodiments of the present invention. In this regard, each block in the flowcharts or block diagrams may represent a system, device, module, or code, which includes one or more executable instructions for implementing the specified logical function(s). In some implementations, the functions associated with the blocks may appear in a different order than shown in the figures. For example, two blocks shown in succession may, in fact, be executed substantially simultaneously, or the blocks may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functionality involved.Each block of the block diagrams and / or flowchart, and combinations of blocks in the block diagrams and / or flowchart, may be implemented by special hardware systems that perform the specified functions or acts or carry out combinations of special hardware and computer instructions. Description of the embodiments

[0038] Below, we describe a summary of the invention and the associated vocabulary, before presenting the disadvantages of the prior art, and then finally showing in more detail how the invention overcomes them.

[0039] In the remainder of the description, the term “capture” may correspond to the action of imprisoning one or more pests, preferably without possible release.

[0040] In the remainder of the description, the term “elimination” may correspond to the action of destroying one or more pests quickly and effectively.

[0041] In the remainder of the description, the term “fast” may correspond to a time range. Preferably, the time range may be less than or equal to 2 hours, preferably less than or equal to 1 hour and more preferably less than 1 hour. The time range may be greater than or equal to the order of a second. The time range may be within a value ranging from one second to two hours, preferably from one second to one hour.

[0042] In the remainder of the description, the term “harmful” may correspond to insects, preferably to mosquitoes.

[0043] In the remainder of the description, the expression "upper part" may correspond to the upper part of the device or of a constituent of the device, located above a lower part during normal use of the device, that is to say when the lower part is closest to a surface relative to said upper part, preferably relative to the ground.

[0044] In the remainder of the description, the expression "lower part" may correspond to the lower part of the device or of a constituent of the device, located below an upper part during normal use of the device, that is to say when the lower part is closest to a surface relative to said upper part, preferably relative to the ground.

[0045] In the remainder of the description, the term "facing" may correspond to an arrangement of two elements facing each other, face to face, vis-à-vis, preferably arranged face to face. Two elements may face each other directly or indirectly. Directly may mean without an intermediary and indirectly may mean with at least one intermediary arranged between the two facing elements.

[0046] In the remainder of the description, the term "disengageable" may correspond to the separation of two elements so as to make them independent of one another. Furthermore, "removable" or "dismountable" means the ability to be detached, removed or dismantled easily without having to destroy the fastening means; either because there is no fastening means, or because the fastening means are easily and quickly removable (e.g. notch, screw, tab, lug, clips, pin). For example, by removable, it is understood that the object is not fixed by welding or by another means not provided to allow the object to be detached.

[0047] In the remainder of the description, the term “translation” may correspond to a rectilinear displacement.

[0048] In the remainder of the description, the expression “coupled” or “cooperated” may correspond to connecting, directly or indirectly (with one or more intermediate elements). Two elements may be coupled mechanically, electrically or linked by a communication channel.

[0049] The invention proposes to take into consideration the disadvantages of the prior art in the capture or elimination of pests. In particular, the invention proposes the capture and elimination of pests in a faster and more efficient manner, depending on the use of a user. More specifically, the invention also proposes a optimized handling for the user, particularly for maintenance and cleaning. To this end, the invention proposes modifying the arrangement of the elements of a capture or elimination device by combining capture and elimination while providing elements allowing greatly facilitated handling.

[0050] Thus, the invention relates to an apparatus for capturing and eliminating pests, preferably insects and more preferably mosquitoes.

[0051] Such an apparatus according to the invention can be illustrated in connection with figures 1 to 5 according to different shots and transparency of elements.

[0052] Thus, a capture and disposal apparatus 1 may comprise an upper part 2 and a lower part 3. Preferably the upper part 2 is arranged above the lower part 3 during normal operation of the apparatus 1. The upper part 2 may be configured to cooperate preferably mechanically with the lower part 3 so that the upper part may be removable from the lower part. In Figures 1 to 3 a dotted line may illustrate the separation between the upper part 2 and the lower part 3.

[0053] The upper part may comprise a counting device 4, a suction tunnel 5, a pest receptacle 6, a disengaging means 7.

[0054] Thus, a capture and elimination apparatus 1 may comprise a pest counting device 4. A counting device 4 may be configured to count (i.e. enumerate) the number of pests. Preferably, a counting device 4 is configured to be arranged in the upper part of the upper part 2 when the pest capture and elimination apparatus 1 is in normal operation. In other words, a counting device 4 is preferably configured to be arranged as a first constituent element of the capture and elimination apparatus 1, preferably of the upper part of the capture and elimination apparatus 1. In front view of the capture and elimination apparatus, the counting device may constitute the first element of the apparatus from top to bottom.

[0055] A counting device 4 may comprise an openwork portion 4a. Preferably; the openwork portion 4a is configured to be arranged in the center of the counting device 4. This makes it possible to improve the circulation of air and pests between the counting device 4 and the suction tunnel 5. Consequently, this makes it possible to improve the efficiency of the capture and elimination apparatus 1. Furthermore, the openwork portion 4a may be configured to allow pests to enter the capture and elimination apparatus 1 and / or the circulation of air.

[0056] A counting device 4 may comprise an upper portion, such as an upper plate 4b, and a lower portion, such as a lower plate 4d. The counting device may comprise a counting box 4c configured to be arranged between the upper portion and the lower portion of the counting device 4 and preferably between the upper plate 4b and the lower plate 4d. Advantageously, the upper 4b and lower 4d plates are configured to be airtight. Likewise; the counting device 4 may be configured to be airtight.

[0057] A counting device 4, preferably the counting box 4c, may comprise an optical and / or electronic counting means. This makes it possible to improve the accuracy of the counting and therefore to influence the efficiency of the capture and elimination apparatus 1. For example, the counting means may comprise one or more deflectors, one or more light emitters, one or more light receivers. Preferably, a counting means comprises one or more diodes. A counting means may be arranged rectilinearly and / or tangent to the perforated portion 4a, preferably along the longitudinal axis of the perforated portion. Advantageously, a counting device 4 may comprise a protective means configured to protect the counting means. For example, a protective means may comprise a plate, preferably made of glass.

[0058] A counting device 4, preferably the counting box 4c, may comprise a geolocation means. A geolocation means may be configured to determine the positioning of the capture and disposal device. This makes it possible to define the geographical location of the capture and disposal device but also its use (indoor or outdoor). This makes it possible to improve the efficiency of the device 1.

[0059] A counting device 4 may comprise a communication means. A communication means may be configured to transmit and / or receive information (i.e. data). Preferably, a communication means may be configured to transmit and / or receive information from a user and preferably from the use of the capture and disposal apparatus by a user. This may for example be operating time data (night / day / hour / day / month / season / year).A communication means may also be configured to transmit and / or receive meteorological data, preferably meteorological data related to the location of the capture and elimination apparatus 1, temperature data, preferably temperature of the positioning location of the capture and elimination apparatus 1, humidity data, preferably humidity of the positioning location of the capture and elimination apparatus 1, brightness, air circulation data, preferably air circulation data of the positioning location of the capture and elimination apparatus 1, the number of mosquitoes captured, the number of mosquitoes eliminated. A communication means may also be configured to transmit and / or receive data from the capture and elimination apparatus 1 such as, for example, light intensity, gas flow rate, lure flow rate.

[0060] A counting device 4 may comprise a control means. A control means may be configured to control and / or monitor the capture and elimination apparatus 1. A control means may be configured to analyze / process the data from the counting device 4. A control means may be configured to perform an action on the capture and elimination apparatus 1, preferably to perform an action on one or more elements of the capture and elimination apparatus 1 and preferably as a function of the processed data. For example, this may be data on the number of pests counted and / or data from the communication means and / or from the capture and elimination apparatus. As a function of this data, the control means may be configured to trigger an action, preferably an action adapted in response to the processed data.For example, increasing or decreasing gas flow, increasing or decreasing light intensity, increasing or decreasing decoy diffusion, increasing or decreasing temperature, increasing or decreasing ventilation, increasing or decreasing the operating period of the device (on or off).

[0061] Advantageously, a control means may comprise an alert means configured to alert a user when a predetermined threshold is reached. This may make it possible to alert a user in the event of a need to clean and / or maintain one of the elements of the apparatus 1. An alert means may be audible, luminous, or involve a transmission of data over a wireless communication network.

[0062] Advantageously, a counting device 4 may comprise a storage means. A storage means may be configured to store one or more data, one or more processed data. This may allow a comparison to be made with past data in order to best adapt the efficiency of the capture and elimination apparatus 1.

[0063] A counting device 4 allows a count of the number of pests captured by the capture and elimination apparatus 1. Furthermore, such a counting device 4 makes it possible to influence the capture and elimination apparatus in order to improve the efficiency of the capture and elimination apparatus 1. Indeed, such a device allows a more precise and more reliable capture and more adapted to the user.

[0064] A capture and disposal apparatus 1 may comprise a suction tunnel 5. A suction tunnel 5 may comprise a preferably longitudinal bore configured to channel suction (air flow and / or pest flow) preferably from the counting device 4 (preferably from the perforated portion of the counting device) to the receptacle. Preferably, a suction tunnel 5 comprises an upper portion, a central portion and a lower portion. Advantageously, the upper portion of the suction tunnel 5 comprises an inlet opening. Advantageously, the lower portion of the suction tunnel 5 comprises an outlet opening. Advantagea Conveniently, the central part of the suction tunnel 5 is arranged between the upper part and the lower part of the suction tunnel 5.

[0065] A suction tunnel 5 may be configured to be arranged in the upper part of the upper part 2 when the pest capture and elimination apparatus 1 is in normal operation. A suction tunnel 5, preferably the upper part of the suction tunnel 5, may be configured to be arranged below the counting device 4. Thus, a suction tunnel 5, preferably the upper part of the suction tunnel 5, may be configured to cooperate directly or indirectly with a counting device 4 in order to allow the formation of a mechanical connection with the counting device. By directly is meant without an intermediary, by indirectly is meant with at least one intermediary. Two elements may cooperate mechanically, electrically or by a communication channel.More preferably, the suction tunnel 5 may be configured to also be arranged opposite the openwork portion 4a of the counting device 4. Preferably, the upper portion of the suction tunnel 5 may be configured to be arranged opposite the openwork portion 4a of the counting device 4, and even more preferably, the inlet opening of the suction tunnel 5 is configured to be arranged opposite the openwork portion 4a of the counting device 4. Thus, the inlet opening of the suction tunnel 5 may be configured to cooperate directly or indirectly with the openwork portion of the counting device in order to allow the formation of a suction channel between the suction tunnel and the counting device, preferably without leakage. In addition, this makes it possible to participate in the formation of the suction channel and so that the suction channel is not obstructed by elements of the capture and elimination apparatus..

[0066] In a non-limiting embodiment of the invention, the suction tunnel 5, preferably the upper part of the suction tunnel 5, may comprise a connecting piece 5a.

[0067] A connecting piece 5a may comprise an upper portion and a lower portion. Furthermore, a connecting piece 5a may be configured to be perforated, preferably in a longitudinal bore from its upper portion to its lower portion.

[0068] A connecting piece 5a, and preferably the upper part of the connecting piece 5a, may be configured to cooperate directly or indirectly with the lower part of the counting device 4, preferably with the lower plate 4d of the counting device 4 in order to allow the formation of a mechanical connection with the counting device. Preferably, a connecting piece 5a is configured so that the openwork part of the upper part of the connecting piece 5a is arranged opposite the openwork part 4a of the counting device 4. This makes it possible to participate in the formation of the suction channel without obstructing its passage / flow and therefore to improve the efficiency of the device while facilitating its cleaning / maintenance since no element is present in the suction channel. In addition, a connecting piece 5a can be configured so that the openwork portion of the upper part of the connecting piece 5a forms the inlet opening of the suction tunnel.

[0069] In a non-limiting embodiment of the invention, a connecting piece 5a may be configured to cooperate directly or indirectly, preferably in its lower part, with an upper movable plate 8a in order to allow the formation of a mechanical connection with the upper movable plate. An upper movable plate 8a may comprise an openwork portion, preferably in its center. Preferably, the openwork portions of the connecting piece 5a and of the upper movable plate 8a may be configured to be arranged opposite each other. In a particular but non-limiting embodiment of the invention, the openwork portion of the upper movable plate may be configured to encircle the connecting piece from the outside in an airtight manner. An upper movable plate may be movable in translation. An upper movable plate may serve as a support for a user to activate in translation a disengaging means (detailed below)..

[0070] A suction tunnel 5, preferably the lower portion of the suction tunnel 5, may be configured to be arranged above the lower portion of the capture apparatus 1. Preferably, a suction tunnel 5, preferably the lower portion of the suction tunnel 5, may be configured not to cooperate directly with the lower portion of the capture and disposal apparatus 1. Preferably, the outlet opening may be configured to open into a receptacle. Thus, the outlet opening of the suction tunnel 5 may be configured to cooperate directly or indirectly with a receptacle (disclosed below) so as to form a mechanical connection between the receptacle and the lower portion of the suction tunnel, preferably with the outlet opening of the suction tunnel. In a particular embodiment, the outlet opening of the suction tunnel may be formed by the lower portion of the discharge part.Thus, a suction tunnel 5 may be configured to be arranged between a counting device 4 and the lower part 3 of the capture apparatus 1, preferably between a counting device 4 and a receptacle and more preferably between the perforated part 4a of the counting device 4 and a receptacle. This arrangement and this cooperation makes it possible to improve the capture and elimination efficiency of the capture and elimination apparatus 1 and to participate in improving (reducing) the elimination time while reducing losses (for example gas flow, energy required, ventilation). In addition, such an arrangement allows easier handling for the user. A suction tunnel may thus be formed by an inlet opening, a connecting piece, an outlet opening, and / or an upper moving part arranged in a hermetically sealed and unobstructed manner between them. This helps reduce losses, improve airflow and therefore pest capture and the effectiveness of the device. In addition, the suction channel is left empty and unobstructed, which makes it easier for a user to clean and maintain the device.

[0071] A suction tunnel 5 may comprise a suction means. Preferably, a suction means is configured to emit an airflow capable of sucking up pests. The suction means may comprise an airflow generating means, such as a fan, an airflow guiding means. For example, in a particular but non-limiting embodiment of the invention, a suction means may comprise a very high airflow fan with a minimum air speed during operation in the suction tunnel of 4.5 to 5 m / s minimum speed for capturing and eliminating mosquitoes. This makes it possible to increase the amount of airflow. Preferably, the suction means is configured to suck an airflow in the axial direction into the suction tunnel 5, which ensures that the mosquitoes can be quickly air-dried and dehydrated to death.In addition, this helps keep the pests in the receptacle and therefore makes the device less complex. Indeed, since the elimination of pests is rapid (less than an hour), it is not necessary to add one or more elements to keep the pests trapped. In addition, the suction means helps prevent the escape of mosquitoes, thus increasing the effectiveness of mosquito elimination.

[0072] A suction means may for example comprise the generation of air flows having a speed ranging from 4.5 m / s to 10 m / s.

[0073] The airflow can quickly suck mosquitoes from the inlet of the capture and elimination apparatus 1 preferably from the openwork portion 4a of the counting device 4 to a receptacle (described below).

[0074] In addition, the present invention allows the airflow rate to be varied, thereby improving pest capture, for example by means of the counting device. This also allows for better resource management and a reduction in environmental impact.

[0075] A suction tunnel 5 may comprise a pest receptacle 6. A receptacle 6 may comprise an upper portion, a central portion and a lower portion. Preferably the central portion is arranged to be between the upper portion and the lower portion. A receptacle may be configured to cooperate with the outlet opening of the suction tunnel so as to form a mechanical connection with the outlet opening of the suction tunnel. A receptacle makes it possible to close the suction tunnel at its lower portion. A receptacle is configured to be hollow.

[0076] A receptacle 6 may be configured to capture and eliminate pests.

[0077] A receptacle 6 may be configured to be arranged opposite the openwork portion 4a. of the counting device 4. A receptacle 6 may be configured to be arranged opposite the connecting piece 5a, preferably opposite its openwork part. The upper part of the receptacle 6 may be configured to be arranged opposite the lower part of the connecting piece 5a.

[0078] Preferably, the central part of the receptacle 6 is configured to be arranged opposite the openwork part 4a of the counting device 4 and / or the openwork part of the connecting piece 5a. This can make it possible to participate in the formation of a suction tunnel 5 (i.e. suction channel).

[0079] In a particular but non-limiting embodiment of the invention, a receptacle 6 may be configured to be arranged between the upper movable plate 8a and a lower movable plate 8b. A receptacle 6 may be configured to be arranged opposite the openwork portion of the upper movable plate 8a. A receptacle and preferably the lower portion of the receptacle 6 may be configured to cooperate directly or indirectly with the lower movable plate 8b so as to form a mechanical connection with the lower movable plate. A lower movable plate 8b may comprise a housing 8c configured to accommodate the receptacle 6. In another non-limiting embodiment of the invention, a receptacle 6 may cooperate directly or indirectly with an assembly forming a support composed of the upper plate 8a, the connecting piece 5a and the counting device 4, preferably the lower plate 4d.A lower movable plate can be movable in translation. A lower movable plate can be used as a support for a user to activate in translation a disengagement means (detailed below).

[0080] Advantageously, a receptacle 6 and preferably the central part of the receptacle may comprise a grid. A grid makes it possible to keep one or more pests. In addition, a grid allows the air flow to circulate.

[0081] Thus, the airflow generating means is configured to suck the pests from the openwork portion 4a of the counting device 4 to the central portion of the receptacle. The grid allows the mosquitoes to be held while being sucked onto the grid. The grid allows the airflow to pass through, which increases the speed of dehydration of the pests. In addition, this has the effect of blocking the pests on the grid. However, hindering the movements of a mosquito contributes to its elimination and in a much faster manner. Thus, this makes it possible to improve the speed of elimination of the pests by reducing the time required to destroy them.

[0082] In addition, the receptacle 6 allows the pests to be retained. The receptacle 6 also allows the corpses to be retained. This allows the pests to be centralized in the same volume. This improves the hygiene conditions around the capture and elimination device.

[0083] Advantageously, the receptacle 6 is configured to be removable relative to the capture and elimination apparatus 1. This makes it possible to separate the receptacle 6 from the capture and elimination apparatus 1. This makes it easier to clean and maintain the capture and elimination apparatus 1. Indeed, removing the receptacle allows both easy cleaning of the receptacle and also access to the suction tunnel and to the various elements of the capture and elimination apparatus 1 in order to facilitate their cleaning and maintenance. Advantageously, the mechanical connections of the capture and elimination apparatus, preferably its upper part, can be configured to be airtight and / or removable.

[0084] A suction tunnel 5 may further be configured to cooperate preferably mechanically with a disengaging means 7. This makes it possible to form a preferably removable mechanical connection between the disengaging means and the suction tunnel.

[0085] A disengaging means 7 may be configured to remove the connection between the receptacle 6 and the capture and elimination apparatus 1. A disengaging means 7 may be configured to remove the connection between the counting device 4 and the rest of the capture and elimination apparatus 1. This makes it possible to reveal access to the receptacle 6 simply and quickly for a user. This also makes it possible to reveal access to the suction channel simply and quickly for a user. A disengaging means 7 may be configured to remove the connection between the upper part and the lower part of the capture and elimination apparatus 1. This makes it easier for a user to handle, clean and maintain the apparatus.

[0086] A disengaging means 7 may be configured to cooperate preferably mechanically with the lower part 3 of the capture apparatus 1. This makes it possible to achieve the mechanical connection between the disengaging means and the lower part of the apparatus. A disengaging means 7 may be configured to cooperate preferably mechanically with the upper part of the capture apparatus 1. This makes it possible to achieve the mechanical connection between the disengaging means and the upper part of the apparatus. A disengaging means makes it possible to achieve a preferably removable mechanical connection with the elements of the apparatus, which makes it possible to assemble or disassemble the capture and elimination apparatus simply and quickly. For example, a disengaging means 7 may be configured to cooperate preferably mechanically with a counting device 4.Thus, a counting device can be mechanically connected to or separated from the capture and elimination apparatus by means of the disengaging means. A disengaging means 7 can be configured to cooperate preferably mechanically with a connecting piece 5a. Thus, a connecting piece can be mechanically connected to, or separated from, the capture and elimination apparatus by means of the disengaging means. A disengaging means 7 can be configured to cooperate preferably mechanically with an upper movable platen. Thus, a . upper movable platen can be mechanically connected to or separated from the capture and elimination apparatus by means of the disengaging means A disengaging means 7 can be configured to cooperate preferably mechanically with a lower movable platen 8b. Thus, a lower movable platen can be mechanically connected to or separated from the capture and elimination apparatus by means of the disengaging means.

[0087] A disengaging means 7 may be configured to be activated by translation. This makes it easier for a user to handle the apparatus. In addition, this makes the apparatus less complex for a user. Activation may be achieved by pressing on an element of the upper part of the capture and elimination apparatus, preferably by pressing on the disengaging means and / or on the upper movable plate and / or on the lower movable plate.

[0088] In particular but non-limiting embodiments of the invention, a disengaging means 7 may be configured to be mounted on a spring, suspension, clips, telescopic element(s) and / or sliding, preferably on a spring. Alternatively or in addition, a disengaging means 7 may comprise at least two spacers 7a, 7b. Preferably at least 3 spacers and even more preferably at least 4 spacers. Thus, each spacer may be configured to cooperate preferably mechanically with the lower part 3 of the capture and elimination apparatus 1, with a counting device 4, with an upper movable plate 8a and / or with a lower movable plate 8b and / or the upper part of the apparatus. The preferably mechanical cooperation makes it possible to form a direct or indirect and preferably removable mechanical connection between the elements of the upper part of the capture and elimination apparatus.The link can be configured to be removable by translation using the clutch means, which allows the device to be assembled or disassembled quickly and easily for a user.

[0089] Thus, a user can simply press in translation on the disengaging means, for example, revealing access to different elements of the capture and elimination device 1, in particular to the receptacle. This is done simply and quickly for a user. This greatly facilitates the cleaning and maintenance of the capture and elimination device 1 by a user.

[0090] Furthermore, a capture device 1 may comprise a body 9.

[0091] A body 9 may be configured to cover the upper part 2 of the capture apparatus 1. This makes it possible to protect the upper part 2 of the capture and elimination apparatus 1. A body 9 may be configured to secure the capture apparatus. Indeed, a body 9 may be configured to cooperate directly or indirectly, preferably indirectly, with the upper surface 2 of the lower part 3 so that said body 9 locks access to the capture apparatus 1. For example, a body 9 can be configured to maintain the capture apparatus 1 in a closed configuration, i.e. no access to the upper part 2 and / or the lower part 3 and their respective element is authorized.

[0092] Advantageously, a body 9 may be configured to be perforated 9a. An perforated portion 9a is preferably configured to allow a mixture of air, lure and / or CO2 to circulate. This makes it possible to attract pests. In addition, a body 9 may be configured to unlock the capture apparatus 1. Indeed, a body 9 and preferably the perforated portion 9a may be configured to cooperate directly or indirectly with the upper surface of the lower portion 3, preferably indirectly, so that said body 9 and preferably the perforated portion 9a makes it possible to unlock access to the capture apparatus 1. For example, a body 9 may be configured to maintain the capture apparatus 1 in an open configuration, i.e. revealing access to the upper portion 2 and the lower portion 3 of the capture apparatus 1 and to their respective element.

[0093] Thus, a body 9, preferably the openwork part 9a, can be configured to cooperate preferably indirectly by means of a security element, for example of the bracket, screw, pin type, with the upper surface of the lower part 3 so that said body 9 locks and unlocks access to the capture device 1, preferably via the openwork part of the body 9.

[0094] A body 9 may comprise at least one air suction slot 9b, preferably arranged in the upper part of said body 9, configured to suck in ambient air and pests. This helps to capture and eliminate pests. In addition, this reduces the possibilities of escape for pests.

[0095] A capture apparatus 1 may comprise a preferably magnetic lure container configured to be arranged in the upper portion 2 of the capture apparatus 9. This allows the lure to be held with the capture and removal apparatus 1.

[0096] A capture apparatus 1 may further comprise a heating means. A heating means may be configured to generate heat preferably to attract pests. This makes it possible to improve the capture and elimination of pests by the apparatus.

[0097] Furthermore, a capture device 1 is preferably configured to be dark in color. This makes it possible to increase the attraction of mosquitoes and therefore participate in the capture and elimination of mosquitoes.

[0098] As previously disclosed, a capture apparatus 1 comprises a lower portion.

[0099] It should be noted that the volume required and the space that must be allocated to accommodate a gas source increases the overall volume of the device, which is not compatible with restricted spaces and / or the practicality of the device. Similarly, a gas source of low volume is not suitable to promote the use of the device over time. Also, the space allocated to accommodate the gas source must be both sufficient to accommodate a gas source of a volume suitable for use over time while limiting the overall volume of the device 1.

[0100] A lower portion 3 may comprise a housing 3a configured to accommodate a gas source, preferably a CO2 source. Advantageously, a gas source may comprise a flow rate control means. A flow rate control means may be configured to increase or reduce the flow rate of gas released. A flow rate control means may be configured to open and close the release of gas, by the gas source. Advantageously, the control means may be configured to communicate with the counting device 4, preferably by a communication means. A control means may for example be selected from a valve, a solenoid valve. This makes it possible to improve the capture and elimination of pests as well as resource management. Furthermore, a gas source may comprise a means for directing the routing of the gas. For example a nozzle, a pipe.A gas conveying means is preferably configured to cooperate (communicate) with the perforated portion 9a of the body of the capture and disposal apparatus 1 so as to convey, guide and / or circulate the gas. A gas conveying means may be configured to deliver gas homogeneously or heterogeneously at a predetermined flow rate, preferably as a function of the metering device.

[0101] A lower part 3 may comprise a door 12 configured to open or close the housing 3a. This makes it possible to free up access to the housing and to facilitate the renewal of the gas source or even to facilitate the maintenance of the gas source and / or the regulation means for the user. In addition, such a door 12 makes it possible to facilitate access to the housing. Advantageously, a door 12 may be configured to cooperate so as to form a mechanical connection with the lower part, preferably so as to form a removable mechanical connection with the lower part of the capture and elimination apparatus, preferably by means of a pin and / or stud and / or electromagnetically or magnetically with the lower part 3 so as to open or close the housing 3a. Preferably, the electromagnetic or magnetic part and the pin / stud part are each arranged on either side of the door 12.This makes it easier for the user to access the housing and to use it. Furthermore, the presence of a pin allows for quick and simple door assembly and disassembly while keeping the capture and disposal device 1 small in size and allowing access to a gas source. Furthermore, a pin can be configured to act as a pivot for said door 12. Thus, said door 12 can be configured to be disengageable. This allows the device to be. suitable for confined spaces and to restrict the space allocated to the gas source in the apparatus while ensuring a gas source volume suitable for use over the duration of the apparatus (suitable for a gas source up to and including 10 kg for example)

[0102] Furthermore, and as disclosed above, the lower part 3 of the capture and elimination apparatus 1 may be configured to cooperate so as to form a mechanical connection with the upper part 2 of the capture and elimination apparatus 1, in particular by means of a safety element. This makes it possible to provide a capture and elimination apparatus 1 that is secure for the user. For example, a safety element may correspond to a pin.Such a pin may be configured to be arranged at the door 12 of the capture and elimination apparatus 1 and preferably arranged at the electromagnetic or magnetic level of the lower part 3 so as to be arranged opposite the pivot pin of the door. This makes it possible to secure the door as long as the pin is in position. Furthermore, this pin is only accessible if the body 9 is in its open configuration. Indeed, in the secure embodiment of the apparatus, the body 9 is configured to be integral with the entire capture and elimination apparatus 1 (closed configuration). Thus, a body 9 may be configured to cooperate, for example, by means of security screws, the pin thus locking the body 9 and thus the entire capture and elimination apparatus 1 and, by passing through the openwork part 9a, to unlock the pin and release the body 9.

[0103] Furthermore, a lower part 3 can be configured to rest on a support 13. A support 13 makes it possible to hold the capture and elimination device 1. A support 13 can be configured to be anti-vibration and / or retractable or sealable. This makes it possible to hold the device 1 in its position, to adapt its height and to secure the device 1 in particular in the event of shock or impact during indoor and / or outdoor use.

[0104] A lower part 3 may also comprise an electrical part, a power transformer, one or more preferably waterproof connectors, of the 220 V socket type. One or more connectors also allow a possible rapid change depending on the socket model used in the country of destination of the capture and elimination device 1 while being adaptable depending on the positioning of the device. This ensures the operation of the capture and elimination device 1. Thus, one or more quick connectors allow the 220 V supply to be replaced quickly and without risk by an autonomous solar system or a custom connection system, for example in variants of the present invention.

[0105] According to another aspect of the invention, there is provided a method for cleaning and / or maintaining a capture and elimination apparatus 1 according to the invention. Such an method makes it easier for a user to clean and maintain the pest capture and elimination device 1. Indeed, such a method makes it easier for the user to access the pest capture and elimination device 1, to handle it and to clean it.

[0106] Such a method comprises a step of modifying the configuration of the capture and elimination apparatus 1. Preferably, such a step can be carried out using a disengaging means 7 as disclosed above. Such a step makes it possible to switch from a first configuration to a second configuration of the capture and elimination apparatus 1; the first and second configurations being different from each other. For example, a first configuration may correspond to a configuration in which the capture and elimination apparatus 1 comprises the receptacle. A second configuration may, for example, correspond to a configuration in which the capture and elimination apparatus 1 does not comprise a receptacle.Thus, a first configuration may correspond to a capture and elimination apparatus 1 as a whole, and a second configuration may correspond to a capture and elimination apparatus 1 from which at least one of its elements has been removed. This makes it very easy to reveal access to the interior of the capture and elimination apparatus 1 as well as to all of its constituent elements. Preferably, this change may be made by pressure on the disengaging means 7 making it possible to detach the receptacle 6 and / or the counting device 4 and / or the connecting part 5a from the capture and elimination apparatus 1. Thus, the cleaning method may comprise a step of applying pressure to a disengaging means. Preferably, the modification is made by a translational activation of the disengaging means. Alternatively, such a step of modifying the configuration may also correspond to the setting (i.e.re-installation) of the removed element(s) in the capture and elimination device 1. This is also made easier for the user thanks to the disengagement means 7. Thus, a cleaning step or maintenance can be carried out.

[0107] Furthermore, a method for cleaning and / or maintaining a capture and elimination apparatus 1 may comprise a step of generating an alert. For example, when a cleaning and / or maintenance threshold is reached. Such a step may be carried out by a counting device 4, preferably by a control means as disclosed above. Indeed, when the receptacle is full or one of the elements needs maintenance (for example change of the gas source, change of the counting means, maintenance of an element of the capture and elimination apparatus). Such a step makes it possible to alert the user. Furthermore, a threshold may be a threshold predetermined by the user and / or by a supplier depending on the apparatus 1, the use of the apparatus 1 by the user. This makes it possible to improve the quality of the capture and disposal device 1, improve hygienic conditions and improve the service life of the device. Thus, the efficiency of the device 1 is improved.

[0108] The invention may be the subject of numerous variants and applications other than those described above. In particular, unless otherwise indicated, the different structural and functional characteristics of each of the implementations described above should not be considered as combined and / or closely and / or inextricably linked to each other, but on the contrary as simple juxtapositions. Furthermore, the structural and / or functional characteristics of the different embodiments described above may be the subject in whole or in part of any different juxtaposition or any different combination.

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1. Apparatus (1) for capturing and eliminating pests, comprising an upper part (2) and a lower part (3), the upper part (2) comprising: - A pest counting device (4) configured to count the number of pests, said counting device (4) comprising an openwork part (4a), - A suction tunnel (5) arranged between the lower part (3) of the capturing apparatus (1) and the counting device (4) and also arranged opposite the openwork part (4a) of the counting device (4), said suction tunnel (5) being configured to suck up the pests, the suction tunnel (5) comprising a pest receptacle (6) configured to capture and eliminate the pests, said receptacle (6) being arranged opposite the openwork part (4a) of the counting device (4), the suction tunnel (5) being further configured to cooperate with a disengaging means (7),said disengaging means (7) being configured to reveal access to the receptacle (6).,

2. A capture and disposal apparatus (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the counting device (4) comprises a control means configured to control and / or monitor the capture and disposal apparatus (1).

3. Capture and elimination apparatus (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the suction tunnel (5) comprises an openwork connecting piece (5a) configured to cooperate in its upper part with the counting device (4), and in that the openwork part of the connecting piece (5a) is opposite the openwork part (4a) of the counting device (4).

4. Apparatus (1) for capturing and eliminating according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the suction tunnel (5) comprises a suction means configured to generate an air flow.

5. A capture and disposal apparatus (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receptacle (6) is configured to be removable relative to the capture and disposal apparatus (1).

6. Apparatus (1) for capturing and eliminating according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the disengaging means (7) is configured to be activated by translation.

7. Capture and disposal apparatus (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the capture and disposal apparatus (1) comprises a body (9) configured to cover the upper part (2) of the capture and disposal apparatus (1) and configured to secure the capture and disposal apparatus (1) by means of a security element.

8. A capture and disposal apparatus (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lower part (3) comprises a door (12) configured to be disengageable and configured to open or close a housing (3a).

9. Method for cleaning and / or maintaining a capture and elimination apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the method comprises a step of modifying the configuration of the capture and elimination apparatus (1).

10. Method for cleaning and / or maintaining a capture and elimination device according to claim 9, characterized in that the method comprises a step of generating an alert when a cleaning and / or maintenance threshold is reached.

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