Insect net

Abstract

To provide an insect net capable of preventing caught insects from escaping by a simple operation.SOLUTION: The insect net 100 includes a net portion 110, a frame portion 130 for holding the net portion 110 in an open state, a rod portion 130 connected to the frame portion 120 and capable of being held, a lid portion 140 for covering the net portion 110 and forming a closed space from which trapped insects cannot escape, and a mouth portion 150 provided continuously from the lid portion 140, capable of being locked to the frame portion 120, and closed in a purse shape by an operation of pulling a string-like portion 152. 120 152 150, A closed space C from which the trapped insects cannot escape is formed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent trapped insects and the like from escaping by a simple operation.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an insect net for capturing insects, birds, animals, small animals, etc. Although the term "insect net" is used in this specification, it also includes nets that are used to capture things other than insects. [Background technology]

[0002] A conventional insect net designed to prevent captured insects from escaping is disclosed in Patent Document 1. The insect net disclosed in this document has a hollow retaining ring attached to the middle of the conical net portion of the net body, and strings are pulled from both sides with both hands to tighten the net portion and close it with a cord stopper, so that the captured birds, animals, small animals, etc. can be safely captured without escaping or being injured when being transferred to a case. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-136018 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, conventional insect nets such as those shown in Patent Document 1 can only be closed by simply tightening the net portion, making them difficult to operate. First, the user must release their hands from the net and operate it with both hands, while being careful not to let the captured insects escape. Furthermore, due to the nature of the retaining rings, the retaining rings are located in the middle of the net portion, making it difficult to close unless the captured insects are closer to the end than the middle portion. There is a demand for an insect net that can be easily operated to prevent the capture of insects from escaping.

[0005] To solve such problems, the present invention has been made, and its object is to provide a new and improved insect net which can prevent the escape of captured insects with a simple operation. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, according to the present invention, there is provided an insect net comprising a net portion, a frame portion that holds the net portion in an open state, and a rod portion that is connected to the frame portion and can be grasped, the insect net comprising a lid portion that covers the net portion and forms a closed space from which captured insects cannot escape, and a mouth portion that is provided continuously from the lid portion, can be attached to the frame portion from the inside or outside, and closes like a purse by pulling a string-like portion, wherein the closed space is formed by grasping the rod portion with one hand while pulling the string-like portion with the other hand.

[0007] With this configuration, when an insect is caught, the user can easily close the mouth by simply holding the rod with one hand and pulling the string with the other. Furthermore, because the mouth is located near the frame, the mouth can be closed regardless of the position of the captured insect. This solves the problems with conventional insect nets, such as those described in Patent Document 1, and makes it possible to prevent captured insects from escaping with a simple operation.

[0008] Various applications of the present invention are conceivable. The following application examples can be implemented in appropriate combinations. For example, a bag-shaped portion may be formed between the lid portion and the net portion, and the frame portion may be movable within the bag-shaped portion. By pulling the string-shaped portion, the frame portion may move within the bag-shaped portion, thereby forming the closed space. With this configuration, the change in the space within the net portion when the purse-shaped opening is closed is small, so the trapped insects are less likely to be affected.

[0009] The lid may be connected to the inside of the mesh portion, the mouth may be engaged with the frame from the inside, and the mouth may be detached from the frame by pulling the string-like portion, thereby forming the closed space.

[0010] The lid may be a double-layered bag-shaped portion, the frame may be movable within the bag-shaped portion, and the frame may move within the bag-shaped portion by pulling the string-shaped portion to form the closed space. With this configuration, the frame is disposed in the double-layered bag-shaped portion, so that the frame does not come into contact with the mesh portion. Therefore, frictional force caused by the movement of the frame does not act on the mesh portion.

[0011] Furthermore, a movement restricting portion that restricts movement of the frame portion may be provided within the bag-shaped portion, and the movement restricting portion may climb over the frame portion by pulling the string-shaped portion, allowing the frame portion to move freely. With this configuration, the movement of the frame portion can be controlled by the movement restricting portion that restricts movement of the frame portion. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an insect net that can prevent captured insects from escaping with a simple operation. Other effects of the present invention will be described in the detailed description of the invention below. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of an insect net 100 according to a first embodiment. [Figure 2] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing the process of closing the mouth portion 150, where (a) shows the mouth portion 150 in an open state, (b) shows the mouth portion 150 in a partially closed state, and (c) shows the mouth portion 150 in a closed state. [Figure 3] 1A and 1B are diagrams showing how to use the insect net 100, in which (a) shows the state in which an insect has been caught by the insect net 100, and (b) shows the state in which the opening 150 is closed. [Figure 4] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing the insect net 200 of the second embodiment with the opening 250 open, where (a) is a plan view and (b) is a side view. [Figure 5] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing a state in which the opening 250 of the insect net 200 of the second embodiment is closed, in which (a) is a plan view and (b) is a side view. [Figure 6] 10A and 10B are diagrams for explaining the configuration of the insect net 300 of the third embodiment, in which (a) is an expanded view showing the vicinity of the lid portion 340 when the net portion 110 is expanded, and (b) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of (a). [Figure 7] 13 is a diagram showing a state in which the frame portion 120 is locked to the protrusion 444. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this specification and the drawings, components having substantially the same functional configurations are designated by the same reference numerals, and redundant description will be omitted. In the following embodiments, the net will be described as a net for capturing insects, but it goes without saying that the net may be used to capture objects other than insects.

[0015] (First embodiment) An insect net 100 according to a first embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 1 and 2. First, the configuration of the insect net 100 will be described with reference to Figure 1. Figure 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of the insect net 100 of this embodiment.

[0016] As shown in FIG. 1, insect net 100 is an improved version of an insect net comprising a net portion 110, a frame portion 120 that holds net portion 110 in an open position, and a rod portion 130 that is connected to frame portion 120 and can be grasped. As shown in FIG. 1, insect net 100 also comprises a lid portion 140 that covers net portion 110 to form a closed space from which trapped insects cannot escape, and a mouth portion 150 that is continuous with lid portion 140, can be attached to frame portion 120, and closes like a purse by pulling string portion 152. As will be described later with reference to FIG. 2, a closed space C from which trapped insects cannot escape is formed by holding rod portion 130 with one hand and pulling string portion 152 with the other hand to close mouth portion 150. Each component is described in detail below.

[0017] (Net part 110, frame part 120 and rod part 130) As shown in FIG. 1, the net portion 110, frame portion 120, and rod portion 130 can be configured in a manner similar to that of a typical insect net (bug net). There are various types of typical insect nets, and any desired insect net may be used. For example, partially foldable or extendable insect nets are known, and such configurations may also be used. Unlike typical insect nets, in this embodiment, the open end of the net portion 110 is not fixed to the frame portion 120, but is instead connected to the lid portion 140 and the mouth portion 150.

[0018] (Lid portion 140 and mouth portion 150) The lid portion 140 and the mouth portion 150, which are characteristic of this embodiment, will now be described. The lid portion 140 covers the opening of the net portion 110 to form a closed space from which trapped insects cannot escape. The fact that the lid portion 140 forms a closed space will be described later with reference to FIG. 2. As shown in FIG. 1, the end of the lid portion 140 is sewn to the inside of the net portion 110. The lid portion 140 is arranged so as to overlap the inner surface of the net portion 110 and extends to the vicinity of the frame portion 120. The lid portion 140 can be made of the same net as the net portion 110. The lid portion 140 and the net portion 110 may be distinguished from each other by changing the color or size of the net.

[0019] One end of the lid portion 140 is the mouth portion 150, which will be described later, and is connected to an end of the mesh portion 110. The other end of the lid portion 140 is sewn to the side of the mesh portion 110 from the inside of the mesh portion 110 at the top of the mesh portion 110. In this way, as shown in Fig. 1, the lid portion 140 and the top of the mesh portion 110 form a bag-shaped portion B in which the frame portion 120 can move. The position at which the other end of the lid portion 140 is sewn to the mesh portion 110 may be any position so long as the frame portion 120 can move within the bag-shaped portion B and the lid portion 140 can cover the frame portion 120.

[0020] As shown in Fig. 1, mouth portion 150 is provided continuously from lid portion 140, sewn to the open end of net portion 110, and engaged with frame portion 120. Mouth portion 150 has a loop-shaped string portion 152, which is arranged along frame portion 120. A portion of string portion 152 is led out from the vicinity of rod portion 130 to the outside of mouth portion 150. By pulling out the led-out portion of string portion 152 from mouth portion 150, mouth portion 150 can be closed like a drawstring bag.

[0021] The process of closing the mouth portion 150 will be described with reference to Fig. 2. Fig. 2 is a diagram showing the process of closing the mouth portion 150, in which (a) shows the mouth portion 150 in an open state, (b) shows the mouth portion 150 in a partially closed state, and (c) shows the mouth portion 150 in a closed state.

[0022] When the string-like portion 152 is pulled out in the state shown in Fig. 2(a), the mouth portion 150 closes while moving toward the rod portion 130, as shown in Fig. 2(b). When the string-like portion 152 is further pulled out, the lid portion 140 and the upper portion of the net portion 110 move toward the rod portion 130 to cover the opening on the inside of the frame portion 120, as shown in Fig. 2(c).

[0023] When the user captures an insect with net portion 110, the action of closing opening portion 150 causes the space in which the insect is captured to become closed space C. Note that closed space C here refers to a closed space in which insects captured in net portion 110 cannot escape. There are gaps in the net, and it is not anticipated that small insects may escape through these gaps, but this is common in insect nets.

[0024] The above describes the configuration of the insect net 100. Below, the actions of a user (a child, for example) using the insect net 100 to catch insects will be described with reference to Fig. 3. Fig. 3 shows how to use the insect net 100, with (a) showing the state in which an insect has been caught with the insect net 100 and (b) showing the state in which the opening 150 is closed.

[0025] First, when a child uses the insect net 100 to catch insects, the mouth portion 150 is opened as shown in Figure 3(a). The child holds the rod portion 130 with one or both hands and waves the insect net 100 over the insects to catch them. The trapped insects are inside the net portion 110, and the frame portion 120 and mouth portion 150 are in contact with the ground.

[0026] As shown in FIG. 3( b), the child holds the rod portion 130 with one hand (for example, the right hand) and uses the other hand (left hand) to pull the string-like portion 152, which is extending from the vicinity of the rod portion 130, so that it is drawn out from the mouth portion 150. This causes the mouth portion 150 to be pulled toward the rod portion 130 so as to close. Because the frame portion 120 is movably disposed in the bag-like portion B and the lid portion 140 is movable relative to the frame portion 120, the lid portion 140 moves along the frame portion 120 to close the opening of the frame portion 120. Therefore, the opening of the frame portion 120 is closed by the lid portion 140. Because the string-like portion 152 is loop-shaped as described above, it can be pulled with one hand. In this way, the insect net 100 forms a closed space C in the net portion 110, as shown in FIG. 3( b).

[0027] Because the space in which the insects are trapped in the net portion 110 is a closed space C, the insects will not escape even if the insect net 100 is lifted off the ground in the state shown in Figure 3(b). Children can take the insects home with the net 100 still inside, or they can move the insects to an insect cage or the like. When transferring the insects to the insect cage, they can loosen the string portion 152 and adjust the opening of the opening portion 150, so the insects are less likely to escape when transferred to the insect cage.

[0028] (Effects of the first embodiment) As described above, according to this embodiment, when an insect is caught, the mouth portion 150 can be easily closed by simply holding the rod portion 130 with one hand and pulling the string-like portion 152 with the other hand. Furthermore, because the position of the mouth portion 150 is near the frame portion 120, the mouth portion 150 can be closed regardless of the position of the captured insect. In this way, a captured insect can be prevented from escaping with a simple operation.

[0029] Furthermore, since the change in the space of the net part 110 when the purse-shaped opening part 150 is closed is small, it is unlikely to affect the captured insects.

[0030] In the following embodiments, an application example of the first embodiment will be described. In the following embodiments, differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and components having substantially the same functional configurations will be assigned the same reference numerals to avoid redundant description.

[0031] (Second embodiment) An insect net 200 according to a second embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 4 and 5. Figure 4 shows the insect net 200 of this embodiment with the mouth 250 open, with (a) being a plan view and (b) being a side view. Figure 5 shows the insect net 200 of this embodiment with the mouth 250 closed, with (a) being a plan view and (b) being a side view. This embodiment differs from the first embodiment mainly in the configurations of the lid 240 and the mouth 250.

[0032] 4 and 5, the insect net 200 is configured to include a net portion 210, a frame portion 220, a rod portion 230, a lid portion 240, and a mouth portion 250. The net portion 210, the frame portion 220, and the rod portion 230 can be configured in the same manner as a general insect net (bug net), as shown in FIG.

[0033] (Lid portion 240 and mouth portion 250) The lid portion 240 and the mouth portion 250, which are characteristic of this embodiment, will now be described. 4 and 5, the end of the lid portion 240 is sewn to the inside of the mesh portion 210. The lid portion 240 is disposed so as to overlap the inner surface of the mesh portion 210, and extends to the vicinity of the frame portion 220. The position at which the lid portion 240 is sewn to the mesh portion 210 is approximately the middle position in the depth direction of the mesh portion 210, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, but can be designed to be any position.

[0034] As shown in Fig. 4, the mouth portion 250 is provided continuously from the lid portion 240, and is engaged with the frame portion 220 from the inside to the outside of the frame portion 220. The mouth portion 250 has a loop-shaped string portion 252, which is arranged along the frame portion 220. A portion of the string portion 252 is led out from the vicinity of the rod portion 230 to the outside of the mouth portion 250. By pulling out the led-out portion of the string portion 252 from the mouth portion 250, the mouth portion 250 can be closed like a drawstring bag, as shown in Fig. 5.

[0035] When string portion 252 is pulled out, as shown in Fig. 5, mouth portion 250 comes off frame portion 220 and closes while moving toward the center of frame portion 220. Accordingly, lid portion 240 covers the internal space at approximately the middle position in the depth direction of net portion 210, thereby closing net portion 210. In other words, lid portion 240 and net portion 210 form a closed space C from which captured insects cannot escape. In this way, when a user captures an insect in net portion 210, the action of closing mouth portion 250 forms closed space C from which the captured insect cannot escape.

[0036] Above, we have explained the configuration of insect net 200. Below, we will explain how a user (for example, a child) uses insect net 100 to catch insects.

[0037] As shown in Figure 4, the mouth part 250 is engaged from the inside to the outside of the frame part 220, but can be easily removed from the frame part 220 by pulling out the string part 252 with one hand. When the mouth part 250 is closed, the lid part 240 closes the mesh part 210. Other operations are the same as those in the first embodiment.

[0038] (Effects of the second embodiment) As described above, according to this embodiment, it is possible to achieve the same effects as those of the first embodiment with a simpler configuration.

[0039] (Third embodiment) An insect net 300 according to a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 6. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the insect net 300 according to the third embodiment, with (a) being an expanded view showing the vicinity of the lid portion 340 when the net portion 110 is expanded, and (b) being a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in (a). This embodiment differs from the first embodiment mainly in that the lid portion 340 forms the bag-shaped portion B. This embodiment will be described focusing on the differences from the first embodiment. Components having substantially the same functional configuration will be assigned the same reference numerals, and redundant description will be omitted.

[0040] As shown in Figure 6(a), the lid portion 340 is double-layered and made up of two identical lid-constituting portions 341 and 342, and the peripheries of the two lid-constituting portions 341 and 342 are sewn to the net portion 110. In this way, as shown in Figure 6(b), the bag-shaped portion B is formed between the two lid-constituting portions 341 and 342. Note that the dashed lines in Figure 6(b) indicate the stitching between the respective members.

[0041] The frame portion 120 is movably disposed within the bag-shaped portion B. An insertion portion 343 for inserting the string-shaped portion 152 is formed in the opening portion 350 of the two lid-constituting portions 341, 342. When forming the insertion portion 343, the mesh portion 110 is also sewn together with the two lid-constituting portions 341, 342, thereby connecting the lid portion 340 and the mesh portion 110 at the opening portion 350.

[0042] The two lid constituent parts 341, 342 may be made of the same or different fabric as the net part 110. For example, the lid constituent part 341 arranged adjacent to the net part 110 may be made of a harder core material than the lid constituent part 342 arranged on the outside, so that the shape of the lid part 340 is maintained.

[0043] (Effects of the third embodiment) As described above, according to this embodiment, the frame portion 120 is placed in the bag-shaped portion B formed by the two lid-constituting portions 341, 342, and therefore the frame portion 120 does not come into contact with the mesh portion 110. Therefore, the frictional force caused by the movement of the frame portion 120 does not act on the mesh portion 110.

[0044] (Fourth embodiment) An insect net 400 according to a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 7. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a state in which the frame portion 120 is locked to the protrusions 444. This embodiment differs from the third embodiment in that protrusions 444 that restrict movement of the frame portion 120 are provided inside the bag-shaped portion B of the third embodiment. This embodiment will be described focusing on the differences from the third embodiment. Components having substantially the same functional configurations will be assigned the same reference numerals, and redundant description will be omitted.

[0045] 7, protrusions 444 (movement restricting portions) that restrict movement of frame portion 120 are provided within bag-shaped portion B. Protrusions 444 prevent movement of frame portion 120 relative to lid portion 340, even when insect net 400 is swung around to capture insects, thereby maintaining the shape of insect net 400. Furthermore, protrusions 444 are configured so that, when string portion 152 is pulled, frame portion 120 moves over them, releasing the engagement and allowing lid portion 340 to move freely.

[0046] Specifically, the protrusion 444 may be provided on one of the two lid components 341, 342, and in this embodiment, it is provided on the lid component 341 that is arranged adjacent to the mesh portion 110. By providing the protrusion 444 at a position close to the insertion portion 343, the frame portion 120 can be arranged near the opening portion 350.

[0047] 7, the protrusion 444 is configured to extend in the direction of the insertion portion 343 so that the frame portion 120 is sandwiched between the protrusion 444 and the lid-constituting portion 341. The shape of the protrusion can be designed arbitrarily as long as it can lock the frame portion 120.

[0048] The configuration of insect net 400 has been described above. The operation of insect net 400 will now be described. When capturing an insect, frame portion 120 is positioned so that its entire circumference is sandwiched between protrusions 444 and lid-forming portion 341, thereby engaging with protrusions 444 and restricting movement relative to lid portion 340. Therefore, even if insect net 400 is swung around when capturing an insect, frame portion 120 is prevented from moving relative to lid portion 340, and the shape of insect net 400 can be maintained.

[0049] When closing the lid portion 340 of the insect net 400, the string portion 152 is pulled to cause the frame portion 120 to climb over the protrusion 444, thereby releasing the engagement with the frame portion 120. This allows the lid portion 340 to move freely and close.

[0050] (Effects of the fourth embodiment) As described above, according to this embodiment, frame 120 is locked onto protrusion 444, thereby restricting movement of frame 120 relative to lid 340. Therefore, even if insect net 400 is swung around to capture an insect, frame 120 is prevented from moving relative to lid 340, and the shape of insect net 400 can be maintained.

[0051] Furthermore, by pulling string-like portion 152, protrusion 444 climbs over frame portion 120 and is released from the engagement with frame portion 120, allowing lid portion 340 to move freely and close. Therefore, lid portion 340 can be closed simply by pulling string-like portion 152.

[0052] While the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to such examples. It is clear that those skilled in the art can conceive of various modifications and alterations within the scope of the claims, and it is understood that these modifications and alterations also fall within the technical scope of the present invention.

[0053] For example, in the first embodiment, the lid portion 140 is sewn to the inside of the mesh portion 110, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the lid portion may be sewn to the outside of the mesh portion 110. Furthermore, the lid portion and the mesh portion do not have to be connected by sewing, and they can be joined by any means.

[0054] Furthermore, in the first embodiment, an example in which the lid portion 140 is made of a net has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. The lid portion 140 may be made of a structure other than a net.

[0055] Furthermore, in the fourth embodiment, the protrusion 444 is provided on the lid-constituting portion 341, but the present invention is not limited to this. The protrusion may be provided inside the bag-shaped portion, and for example, when the bag-shaped portion is formed by the net portion 110 and the lid portion 140 as in the first embodiment, the protrusion may be provided on the net portion 110 or the lid portion 140.

[0056] The above-described embodiments, applications, modifications, etc. can be implemented in appropriate combinations. [Explanation of symbols]

[0057] 100, 200, 300 insect net 110, 210 Amibe 120, 220 frame 130, 230 rod section 140, 240, 340 cover 150, 250, 350 (mouth area) 152, 252 Button-like part 341, 342 Cover components 343 Insertion Section 444 protuberance B. Bag-like part C Closed space

Claims

1. An insect net comprising a net portion, a frame portion for holding the net portion in an open state, and a rod portion connected to the frame portion and capable of being grasped, a lid portion for covering the net portion and forming a closed space from which captured insects cannot escape; a mouth portion provided continuously from the lid portion, capable of being engaged with the frame portion from the inside or the outside, and which closes like a purse by pulling a string-like portion; Equipped with An insect net characterized in that the closed space is formed by holding the rod portion with one hand and pulling the string-like portion with the other hand to close the opening portion.

2. A bag-shaped portion is formed between the lid portion and the net portion, and the frame portion is movable within the bag-shaped portion, 2. The insect net according to claim 1, wherein the frame portion moves within the bag portion by pulling the string portion, thereby forming the closed space.

3. The lid portion is connected to the inside of the mesh portion, The mouth portion can be engaged with the frame portion from the inside, The insect net according to claim 1, wherein the opening is released from the frame by pulling the string-like portion, thereby forming the closed space.

4. The lid portion is a double-layered bag-shaped portion, and the frame portion is movable within the bag-shaped portion, 2. The insect net according to claim 1, wherein the frame portion moves within the bag portion by pulling the string portion, thereby forming the closed space.

5. a movement restricting portion that restricts movement of the frame portion is provided within the bag-shaped portion, 5. The insect net according to claim 2, wherein, by pulling the string-like portion, the movement restricting portion climbs over the frame portion, allowing the frame portion to move freely.

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