Ant intrusion prevention device

Abstract

To provide a highly practical ant intrusion prevention device that can be selectively used according to an application purpose as a pedestal for placing items such as flowerpots or as a feeding container.SOLUTION: An ant intrusion prevention device 100 includes an annular groove for holding water to prevent ants from intruding in a plate-shaped main body 10. A pedestal portion 11a formed integrally with the main body 10, a first annular groove 12a for holding water provided so as to surround the pedestal portion 11a, and a first rim portion 13a provided outside the first annular groove 12a are provided on a front surface side of the main body 10. A vessel portion 11b formed integrally with a rear surface of the main body 10, a second annular groove 12b for holding water provided so as to surround the vessel portion 11b, and a second rim portion 13b provided outside the second annular groove 12b are provided on the rear surface side of the main body 10.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an ant intrusion prevention device that can be used in feeding bowls, flower pots, animal sheds, honeybee hives, etc. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, as this type of ant intrusion prevention device, there is known a device that prevents the intrusion of ants by utilizing the ant's tendency to move away from water. For example, as shown in Figure 9(A), an ant intrusion prevention device 1A has a plate-shaped main body 2, with a base 3 provided near the center. An annular groove 4 is formed around the base 3 so as to surround the base 3, and a rim 5 is provided on the outside of the annular groove 4. By filling this annular groove 4 with water, ants are prevented from invading the base 3. As prior art, Patent Document 1 and the like are known. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-78321 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, while the above-mentioned ant intrusion prevention device can be used as a stand for placing objects such as flower pots, it is difficult to use it as a stand for placing a food bowl. For example, if a dog or cat food bowl is placed on the stand, the dog or cat may move and fall off the stand when eating the food.

[0005] In contrast to this, as shown in Figure 9(B), an ant intrusion prevention device 1B can be configured in which the container 6 is formed on the plate-shaped main body 2. In this case, the container 6 is formed integrally with the main body 2, which solves the above-mentioned problem. However, with such a configuration, it is difficult to place objects such as flower pots on it, making it difficult to use it as a pedestal.

[0006] Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve such problems, and aims to provide a highly practical ant intrusion prevention device that can be used as both a stand for placing items such as flower pots and as a container for feeding ants, depending on the purpose. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] (First invention) The ant intrusion prevention device of the first invention for solving the above problems is an ant intrusion prevention device having a plate-shaped main body provided with an annular groove for filling water to prevent the intrusion of ants, On one of the front and back surfaces of the main body, a base portion integrally formed with the main body; a first annular groove for filling with water, the first annular groove being provided so as to surround the periphery of the base portion; a first edge portion provided on the outside of the first annular groove; and The other surface of the main body is a container portion integrally formed with the main body; a second annular groove for filling with water, the second annular groove being provided so as to surround the periphery of the vessel; and a second edge portion provided on the outside of the second annular groove.

[0008] (Effects of the first invention) According to the ant intrusion prevention device of the first invention, when placing an object such as a flowerpot on the device, the base of the device is facing upward and water is poured into the first annular groove. When feeding dogs or cats, the bowl of the device is facing upward and water is poured into the second annular groove. This allows the ant intrusion prevention device to be used as both a stand for placing things like flower pots, and as a bowl for feeding dogs and cats. In other words, by making the stand and bowl into one piece, it can be used for different purposes depending on the application.

[0009] (Second Invention) The ant intrusion prevention device of the second invention is the ant intrusion prevention device of the first invention, The base surface of the base portion and the edge surface of the first edge portion are connected on the same plane, and the edge surface of the container portion and the edge surface of the second edge portion are connected on the same plane.

[0010] (Effects of the second invention) According to the second aspect of the invention, when the main body is used as a base, it is placed on the floor or ground with the edge of the container and the edge of the second edge facing downwards. At this time, the edge of the container and the edge of the second edge are connected on the same plane, making the base stable. On the other hand, when using the main body as a container, place it on the floor or ground with the base surface of the base and the edge surface of the first rim facing downwards. At this time, the base surface of the base and the edge surface of the first rim are connected on the same plane, so the container is stable. This allows the main body to be used in a stable state without rattle whether using the base or the container, further improving the practicality of the ant intrusion prevention device.

[0011] (Third Invention) The ant intrusion prevention device of the third invention is the ant intrusion prevention device of the first invention, The first edge portion has a first notch that can discharge water that exceeds a certain water level from the first annular groove; and The second edge portion is characterized by having a second notch that allows water that exceeds a certain water level to be discharged from the second annular groove.

[0012] (Effects of the third invention) According to the ant intrusion prevention device of the third invention, a first notch is provided on the first edge portion and a second notch is provided on the second edge portion. Therefore, water in the first annular groove and the second annular groove can be drained to maintain a constant water level. In other words, it is possible to prevent water from overflowing and invading the base portion and the container portion, while maintaining a constant water level necessary to prevent ant intrusion. This further enhances the practicality of the ant intrusion prevention device.

[0013] (Fourth Invention) The ant intrusion prevention device of the fourth invention is the ant intrusion prevention device of the first invention, a slit hole penetrating the main body in a thickness direction; and a flat support that is passed through the slit hole to fix the main body.

[0014] (Effect of the fourth invention) According to the ant intrusion prevention device of the fourth invention, a slit hole penetrates the main body in the thickness direction, and a flat support is passed along this slit hole. By passing a support through the slit, the main body will not move from the support position when the dog or cat is eating. Also, by passing a flat support along the slit, the main body will not rotate around the support axis. This allows the main body to be stably fixed so that it does not move with just one support, thereby further increasing the practicality of the ant intrusion prevention device while ensuring sufficient durability of the main body. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] 1A and 1B show an ant intrusion prevention device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, in which (A) is a perspective view seen from the base side, and (B) is a perspective view seen from the container side. [Figure 2] 1A and 1B show the ant intrusion prevention device, in which FIG. 1A is a plan view seen from the base side, and FIG. 1B is a side view. [Figure 3] 1 shows the ant intrusion prevention device, where (A) is a plan view seen from the container side, and (B) is a side view. [Figure 4] 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV in FIG. 2, showing the ant intrusion prevention device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view showing the ant intrusion prevention device in use. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of use of the base part of the ant intrusion prevention device. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of use of the container part of the ant intrusion prevention device. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] 1A and 1B are diagrams for explaining a conventional embodiment, in which (A) is a cross-sectional view showing an ant intrusion prevention device equipped with a base portion, and (B) is a cross-sectional view showing an ant intrusion prevention device equipped with a container portion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0016] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. An ant intrusion prevention device 100 according to an embodiment is shown in Figure 1. The ant intrusion prevention device 100 is configured by providing a plate-shaped main body 10 with annular grooves 12a and 12b for filling with water to prevent the intrusion of ants.

[0017] As shown in FIG. 1(A), the front surface of the main body 10 includes a base portion 11a, a first annular groove 12a, and a first edge portion 13a. The base portion 11a is provided near the center of the front surface of the main body 10. A first annular groove 12a is provided around the base portion 11a so as to surround the base portion 11a, and this groove portion is recessed like a moat to hold water. Furthermore, a first edge portion 13a is provided on the outside of the first annular groove 12a. The main body 10 is made of, for example, resin (synthetic resin, natural resin, etc.). It may also be made of metal, wood, stone, etc. The dimensions of the main body 10 are, for example, a length (vertical) of about 20 to 40 cm, a width (horizontal) of about 20 to 40 cm, and a height (thickness) of about 3 to 5 cm. The depth of the first annular groove 12a is about 1 to 3 cm.

[0018] As shown in FIG. 1(B), the back surface of the main body 10 includes a container portion 11b, a second annular groove 12b, and a second edge portion 13b. The container portion 11b is located near the center of the back surface of the main body 10. A second annular groove 12b is provided around the container portion 11b to surround the container portion 11b, and this groove portion is recessed like a moat to accommodate water. Furthermore, a second edge portion 13b is provided on the outside of the second annular groove 12b.

[0019] 2(A) and 2(B), the first edge 13a is provided with a first notch 14a cut out in an arc shape, which serves to drain water that exceeds a certain water level from the first annular groove 12a. 2(A), the main body 10 has a square shape when viewed from above, and first edges 13a are formed along the four sides of the square. The first notches 14a are located approximately in the center of each side of the first edges 13a.

[0020] 3(A) and 3(B), the second edge 13b also has a second notch 14b cut out in an arc shape. The second notch 14b is for discharging water that exceeds a certain water level from the second annular groove 12b. 3A, the second edge portion 13b is also formed in a square shape when viewed from above. The second notches 14b are located approximately in the center of each side of the second edge portion 13b. The second notches 14b and the first notches 14a are vertically symmetrical. 2 and 3, the first notch 14a and the second notch 14b are arc-shaped, but the shape is not limited to this. The notches may be in an inverted triangular or rectangular shape, etc., as long as water does not overflow from the first annular groove 12a and the second annular groove 12b into the base portion 11a and the container portion 11b.

[0021] 4, in the main body 10, the base surface 11af of the base portion 11a and the edge surface 13af of the first edge portion 13a are contiguous on the same plane, and the edge surface 11bf of the container portion 11b and the edge surface 13bf of the second edge portion 13b are contiguous on the same plane. In this embodiment, the plane where the base surface 11af and the edge surface 13af are joined is parallel to the plane where the edge surface 11bf and the edge surface 13bf are joined, so that the main body 10 can be kept horizontal regardless of whether the front or back surface is used.

[0022] 4, the first annular groove 12a and the second annular groove 12b have a groove width c1 of the annular groove that can prevent the advancement of ants. This groove width c1 is not limited, but it is desirable that it has a width that is more than twice the total length of an ant (from the front legs to the hind legs), for example.

[0023] 5, the main body 10 is provided with a slit hole 15 that penetrates the main body 10 in the thickness direction. A support post 16 can be inserted into this slit hole 15. The support 16 is formed in a flat shape that is slightly smaller than the size of the slit 15 so that it can be passed through the slit 15 .

[0024] Next, a method of using the ant intrusion prevention device 100 will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, when using the main body 10 and placing the flowerpot S2 on the base 11a, the front side having the base 11a faces upward. In this state, the main body 10 is placed where it will be used, and the flowerpot S2 is placed on the base 11a. Next, the main body 10 is fixed so that it does not move by inserting the support 16 into the slit hole 15 and sticking it into the ground, and water is poured into the first annular groove 12a. At this time, if there is excess water, it will drain out through the first notch 14a. This takes advantage of the ant's tendency to move away from water, and prevents ants from invading the flowerpot S2 placed on the base 11a.

[0025] As shown in Figure 7, when using the main body 10 by placing dog or cat food S3 in the container portion 11b, the back side having the container portion 11b is faced upward. In this state, the main body 10 is placed in the location where it will be used, and food S3 is placed in this container portion 11b. Note that since food S3 is placed directly in the container portion 11b, there is no need to prepare a dedicated container. Next, the main body 10 is fixed so as not to move by inserting a support 16 into the slit hole 15 and sticking it into the ground, and water is poured into the second annular groove 12b. At this time, if there is excess water, it will be drained from the second notch 14b. This makes use of the ant's tendency to move away from water, and prevents ants from invading the bait S3 placed in the container portion 11b.

[0026] As explained above, the ant intrusion prevention device 100 can be used as both a base for placing items such as flower pots, and as a container for feeding dogs and cats. In other words, by integrating the base and container into one shape, it can be used for different purposes depending on the application.

[0027] Furthermore, whether the base portion 11a or the container portion 11b is used, the main body 10 can be used in a stable state without rattle. Therefore, the practicality of the ant intrusion prevention device 100 can be further improved.

[0028] Furthermore, the first and second notches allow the water in the first and second annular grooves 12a and 12b to be drained so as to maintain a constant water level. In other words, the water is prevented from overflowing and invading the base portion 11a and the container portion 11b, while maintaining a constant water level necessary to prevent ants from invading. This improves the practicality of the ant intrusion prevention device 100.

[0029] Furthermore, by passing a support 16 through the slit hole 15 and fixing it to the ground or the like, the main body 10 will not move from the position of the support 16 when a dog or cat is eating food. Also, by passing the flat-shaped support 16 along the slit hole 15, the main body 10 will not rotate around the axis of the support 16. This makes it possible to stably fix the main body 10 so that it does not move with just one support, further improving the practicality of the ant intrusion prevention device 100. Furthermore, since there is no need to drill any holes other than the single slit hole 15 in the main body 10, the durability of the main body 10 can be sufficiently ensured.

[0030] Although the ant intrusion prevention device 100 has been described as one embodiment of the present invention, the embodiment is not limited thereto. As shown by the imaginary lines in Figure 5, the water supply device S1 can also be installed on top of the support 16. In this embodiment, the water supply device S1 has a water supply tank 20, a water supply pipe 21, and a water supply port 22. The water supply pipe 21 is provided below the water supply device tank 20, and the water supply port 22 is provided at the lower end of the water supply pipe 21. The water supply port 22 is positioned so as to be approximately aligned with the water surface in the annular groove. When the water level in the annular groove drops, air enters the water supply tank 20 through the water supply pipe 21 from the water supply port 22, and the water is pushed out and supplied to the annular groove. This makes it possible to automatically maintain a constant water level in the annular groove. When installing the water supply device S1 in this manner, it is desirable to ensure a wide annular groove in the portion close to the support 16. By doing so, it is possible to easily ensure a space for installing the water supply device S1.

[0031] In the above-described ant intrusion prevention device 100, the size of the main body 10 is set to a size that allows a flower pot or bait to be placed thereon, but the size of the main body 10 may be enlarged to accommodate larger objects. As shown in Figures 8(A) and (B), the ant intrusion prevention device 200 is sized so that a doghouse S4 or a beehive S5 can be placed on the base 11a. In this case, the main body 10 is made of, for example, metal (stainless steel, aluminum, etc.). It may also be made of resin, wood, stone, etc. The dimensions of the main body 10 are, for example, a length (vertical) of approximately 65 to 80 cm, a width (horizontal) of approximately 45 to 60 cm, and a height (thickness) of approximately 5 to 10 cm. As the other components are substantially the same as those of the ant intrusion prevention device 100, the same reference numerals are used and their description will be omitted. [Explanation of symbols]

[0032] 100 Ant intrusion prevention device 10 Main Unit 11a Base 12a First annular groove 13a First edge 14a First notch 11b Vessel 12b Second annular groove 13b Second edge 14b Second notch 15 Slit hole 16 pillars S1 water dispenser S2 Flower Pot S3 Bait S4 Doghouse S5 Beehive

Claims

1. An ant intrusion prevention device having a plate-shaped body provided with an annular groove for water filling to prevent ants from invading, On one of the front and back surfaces of the main body, a base portion integrally formed with the main body; a first annular groove for filling water, the first annular groove being provided so as to surround the periphery of the base portion; a first edge portion provided on the outside of the first annular groove; and The other surface of the main body is a container portion integrally formed with the main body; a second annular groove for filling with water, the second annular groove being provided so as to surround the periphery of the vessel; a second edge portion provided on the outside of the second annular groove.

2. The ant intrusion prevention device described in claim 1, characterized in that the base surface of the base portion of the main body and the edge surface of the first edge portion are connected on the same plane, and the edge surface of the container portion and the edge surface of the second edge portion are connected on the same plane.

3. The first edge portion has a first notch that allows water exceeding a certain water level to be discharged from the first annular groove; and The ant intrusion prevention device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the second edge portion is provided with a second notch that allows water exceeding a certain water level to be discharged from the second annular groove.

4. a slit hole penetrating the main body in a thickness direction; The ant intrusion prevention device according to claim 1, 2 or 3, further comprising a flat support that is passed through the slit hole to fix the main body.

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