Insect breeding case

Abstract

To provide an insect rearing case which can be widened in accordance with the growth of insects, and in which the chirps of the insects can be clearly heard in the widened state and the frequency of changing bait can be reduced. [Solution] The open side of the outer case 10 faces the open side of the inner case 20, and the inner case 20 can be slid into the outer case 10. The size of the insect rearing case can be changed by sliding the inner case 20 relative to the outer case 10. The side panels 12 and 13 of the outer case 10 have windows 71 and 72 with many small holes that allow air to flow in and out, and the windows 71 and 72 are covered by the side panels 22, 23 and 24 of the inner case 20 depending on the sliding position of the inner case 20, so the insects being reared do not come into contact with the windows 71 and 72.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an insect breeding case that can be enlarged to accommodate the growth of insects. [Background technology]

[0002] Every year, my family keeps bell crickets, and I'd like to share them with friends, but they refuse to take them because they "can't touch the insects," "it's too much work to change the food," and "the case gets in the way." The sound of bell crickets is beautiful and calming. After researching online, I found that the sound of bell crickets has a strong psychological relaxing effect, stabilizing heart rate and blood pressure. It also seems to promote deep sleep, reduce stress, and stabilize emotions. That's why I want elderly people to keep bell crickets. Also, raising living creatures teaches them the reality of living, dying, and eating, as well as the importance of life, so I would like young children to have this experience. Bell crickets are only a few millimeters when they hatch, but grow to about 20mm when they become adults. As these insects grow larger, they must be separated into different enclosures or moved to larger enclosures during breeding. To place a bell cricket in a different enclosure, you will need to touch it. Patent Documents 1 and 2 describe breeding cases with partitions that separate the contents of the container. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3001514 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-81131 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] If you use a divider like those in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, you can separate the crickets when they are small, and then remove the divider as they grow to make the breeding space larger. However, this does not change the size of the breeding case. We wanted to make it easy for many people, from children to the elderly, to raise them, so we decided to create a bell cricket breeding case that can be easily cared for even by people who are afraid of bell crickets and cannot touch them, and that can be adjusted in size as they grow.

[0005] The present invention aims to propose an insect rearing case that can be widened to accommodate the growth of insects, and when widened, allows the sounds of insects to be heard clearly and reduces the frequency of changing food. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The insect rearing case of the present invention described in claim 1 is an insect rearing case consisting of an outer case 10 having transparent side panels 12, 13, and 14 attached to three sides of a bottom panel 11 and one open side, and an inner case 20 having transparent side panels 22, 23, and 24 attached to three sides of a bottom panel 21 and one open side, the open side of the outer case 10 and the open side of the inner case 20 can be placed facing each other and the inner case 20 can be slid into the outer case 10, the size of the insect rearing case can be changed by changing the sliding position of the inner case 20 relative to the outer case 10, the side panels 12 and 13 of the outer case 10 have windows 71 and 72 with a number of small holes to allow air to enter and exit, the windows 71 and 72 are covered by the side panels 22, 23, and 24 of the inner case 20 depending on the sliding position of the inner case 20, and the insects being reared do not come into contact with the windows 71 and 72. The present invention as described in claim 2 is characterized in that, in the insect rearing case as described in claim 1, there is an outer case tray 30 that can be stored in the bottom of the outer case 10, and an inner case tray 40 that can be stored in the bottom of the inner case 20, and the outer case tray 30 has three side panels 32, 33, 34 attached to three sides of the bottom plate 31, leaving one side open, and the inner case tray 40 has four side panels 42, 43, 44, 45 attached to four sides of the bottom plate 41, and the inner case tray 40 can be slid into the outer case tray 30 from the open side of the outer case tray 30. The present invention as described in claim 3 is characterized in that, in the insect rearing case as described in claim 1, there is an outer case tray 30 that can be stored in the bottom of the outer case 10, and an inner case tray 40 that can be stored in the bottom of the inner case 20, and the inner case tray 40 has three side panels attached to three edges of the bottom plate 41, leaving one side open, and the outer case tray 30 has four side panels attached to four edges of the bottom plate 31, and the outer case tray 30 can be slid into the inner case tray 40 from the open side of the inner case tray 40. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] The insect rearing case of the present invention combines an outer case and an inner case, each of which has only one side open, and the inner case can be slid relative to the outer case, so the insects can be kept in a compact size when they have just hatched from eggs, and can be gradually made wider as they grow through repeated molting.In addition, because the size of the insect rearing case can be changed in this way, it can be adjusted to the desired size depending on the size of the space available. Also, by making the insects compact when they have just hatched from the eggs, the window of the outer case is covered by the side panel of the inner case, so the insects being raised cannot touch the window. Therefore, even if the insects are smaller than the size of the hole, they will not be able to escape through the hole, and there is no need to worry about them getting caught in the hole and getting injured. When the insects are small, the amount of food is small, so the food is less likely to spoil due to the window being blocked and ventilation being insufficient. Also, by the time the insects grow big and start chirping, the wider size allows the windows to be opened, making it easier to hear the chirping of the insects. Also, by opening the windows, sufficient ventilation is ensured, which prevents the food from spoiling and reduces the frequency of changing the food. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] A photograph of the insect breeding case according to the present invention in disassembled form. [Figure 2] A photo of the insect breeding case in its wide open state, taken from above at an angle [Figure 3] A side view of the same insect enclosure [Figure 4] A top-down view of the same insect breeding case [Figure 5] A photo of the slightly smaller rearing case of the same insect taken from above at an angle [Figure 6] A top-down view of the same insect breeding case [Figure 7] A side view of the same insect enclosure [Figure 8] A photo of the insect rearing case at its smallest size taken from above at an angle [Figure 9] A side view of the same insect enclosure [Figure 10] The photo shows an insect rearing case taken from above at an angle, with artificial turf placed in the outer tray to resemble grass, and coconut fiber placed in the inner tray to resemble soil, with the lid removed and the case wide open. [Figure 11]A photo of the same insect rearing case in a wide state with the lid on, taken from above at an angle. [Figure 12] Same as Figure 11, but taken from the side [Figure 13] A top-down view of the same insect breeding case [Figure 14] A photo of the insect rearing case in its smallest size taken from above at an angle [Figure 15] A side view of the same insect enclosure [Figure 16] A diagram for explaining the tray for the outer case and the tray for the inner case DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] The insect rearing case according to the first embodiment of the present invention is made up of an outer case with transparent side panels attached to three sides of the bottom plate and one open side, and an inner case with transparent side panels attached to three sides of the bottom plate and one open side. The open side of the outer case faces the open side of the inner case, and the inner case can be slid into the outer case. The size of the case can be changed by sliding the inner case relative to the outer case. In this way, the insect rearing case is made up of an outer case and an inner case, each with only one side open, and the inner case can be slid relative to the outer case, so when the insects have just hatched from the eggs they can be kept in a compact size (for example, 20cm), and as they grow larger through repeated molting they can be gradually made wider (for example, 35cm).In addition, because the size of the insect rearing case can be changed in this way, it can be adjusted to suit the size you prefer depending on the amount of space you have available. Additionally, a window with many small holes was created on the side panel of the outer case to allow air to flow in and out. The window is covered by the side panel of the inner case when the inner case is slid into a different position, preventing the insects being kept from touching the window. In other words, by making the insects compact when they have just hatched from the eggs, the window of the outer case is covered by the side panel of the inner case, so the insects being raised do not come into contact with the window. Therefore, even if the insects are smaller than the size of the hole, they will not be able to escape through the hole, and there is no need to worry about them getting caught in the hole and getting injured. When the insects are small, the amount of food is small, so the window is less likely to be blocked and ventilation will be insufficient, causing the food to rot. Also, by the time the insects grow big and start chirping, the wider size allows the windows to be opened, making it easier to hear the chirping of the insects. Also, by opening the windows, sufficient ventilation is ensured, which prevents the food from spoiling and reduces the frequency of changing the food.

[0010] The second embodiment of the present invention is an insect rearing case according to the first embodiment, which has an outer case tray that can be stored in the bottom of the outer case, and an inner case tray that can be stored in the bottom of the inner case, and the outer case tray has three side panels attached to three sides of the bottom panel, leaving one side open, and the inner case tray has four side panels attached to four sides of the bottom panel, and the inner case tray can be slid into the outer case tray from the open side of the outer case tray. In this way, by having an outer case tray that can be stored in the bottom of the outer case and an inner case tray that can be stored in the bottom of the inner case, you can place soil, bark, twigs, dead grass, etc. in each tray to make it easier for the insects to live. In particular, the inner case tray has four side panels attached, so you can add soil, in which the insects can lay their eggs. After the eggs are laid and the adult insects have died, the insect rearing case can be stored in a compact size, allowing you to look forward to the next year's hatching.

[0011] The third embodiment of the present invention is an insect rearing case according to the first embodiment, which has an outer case tray that can be stored in the bottom of the outer case, and an inner case tray that can be stored in the bottom of the inner case, and the inner case tray has three side panels attached to three sides of the bottom panel, leaving one side open, and the outer case tray has four side panels attached to four sides of the bottom panel, and the outer case tray can be slid into the inner case tray from the open side of the inner case tray. In this way, by having an outer case tray that can be stored in the bottom of the outer case and an inner case tray that can be stored in the bottom of the inner case, you can place soil, bark, twigs, or dead grass in each tray to make it easier for the insects to live. In particular, the outer case tray has four side panels attached, so you can add soil, in which the insects can lay their eggs. After the eggs are laid and the adult insects have died, the insect rearing case can be stored in a compact size, allowing you to look forward to the next year's hatching. [Example]

[0012] Figure 1 is a photograph of the insect rearing case of the present invention in disassembled form. The insect breeding case consists of an outer case 10 and an inner case 20. The outer case 10 has transparent side panels 12, 13, and 14 attached to three sides of the bottom panel 11, leaving one side open. Side panel 12 faces side panel 13. The side opposite side panel 14 is an open side. The inner case 20 has transparent side panels 22, 23, and 24 attached to three sides of the bottom panel 21, leaving one side open. Side panel 22 faces side panel 23. The side opposite side panel 24 is an open side. Then, the open side of the outer case 10 and the open side of the inner case 20 can be faced to each other, and the inner case 20 can be slid into the outer case 10. Handles 25 are attached to the side panels 24 of the inner case 20. The handles 25 make it easier to slide the inner case 20.

[0013] The insect rearing case includes an outer case tray 30 that can be placed in the bottom of the outer case 10, and an inner case tray 40 that can be placed in the bottom of the inner case 20. The tray 30 for the outer case can be placed on the bottom plate 11 of the outer case 10. The tray 40 for the inner case can be placed on the bottom plate 21 of the inner case 20. The outer case tray 30 has three side panels 32, 33, and 34 attached to three sides of the bottom panel 31, leaving one side open. Side panel 32 and side panel 33 face each other. The side opposite side panel 34 is an open side. The inner case tray 40 has four side plates 42, 43, 44, and 45 attached to the four sides of the bottom plate 41. The side plate 42 and the side plate 43 face each other, and the side plate 44 and the side plate 45 face each other. The inner case tray 40 can be slid into the outer case tray 30 through the open side of the outer case tray 30.

[0014] As shown here, there is an outer case tray 30 and an inner case tray 40, and soil, bark, twigs, dead grass, etc. can be placed in each tray 30, 40 to make it easier for the insects to live. In particular, the inner case tray 40 is equipped with four side panels 42, 43, 44, and 45, so the soil will not spill out even when placed in it. The insects can lay their eggs in this soil, and after the eggs are laid and the adult insects have died, the insect rearing case can be stored in a compact size, allowing you to look forward to the next year's hatching.

[0015] The outer case lid 50 can be placed on the top opening of the outer case 10. The outer case lid 50 is larger than the top opening of the outer case 10. The outer case lid 50 is made of a flat transparent plate material without any unevenness or curves. By making the outer case lid 50 a flat plate material, there is no distortion and it is easy to see the insects. The inner case lid 60 can be placed on the top opening of the inner case 20. The inner case lid 60 has smaller dimensions than the top opening of the inner case 20. A rib is attached to the inner periphery of the top opening of the inner case 20 so that the inner case lid 60 can be placed on it. In addition, the inner case lid 60 is made of a flat transparent plate material without any unevenness or curves. By making the inner case lid 60 a flat plate material, there is no distortion and it is easy to see the insects.

[0016] Windows 71 and 72 were made in the side panels 12 and 13 of the outer case 10. Since it seemed that simply drilling holes in the side panels 12 and 13 would not be enough to allow air in and out, openings were made in the side panels 12 and 13 and mesh was attached to these openings. The mesh has many small holes that allow air in and out, so it provides sufficient ventilation. Windows 71 and 72 are positioned opposite each other. By placing the two windows 71 and 72 facing each other in this way, air can flow more easily. Furthermore, by creating two windows 71 and 72 in the side panels 12 and 13 of the outer case 10, when the insect rearing case is compact, the windows 71 and 72 of the outer case 10 are covered by the side panels 22 and 23 of the inner case 20, and the insects being reared do not come into contact with the windows 71 and 72. Therefore, even if the insects are smaller than the size of the holes in the windows 71 and 72, they will not be able to escape through the holes, and there is no need to worry about the insects getting caught in the holes and getting injured. When the insects are small, the amount of food is small, so blocking the windows will result in insufficient ventilation, and the food is less likely to spoil. Also, by the time the insects grow big and start chirping, the wider size allows you to open windows 71 and 72, making it easier to hear the chirping of the insects. Also, by opening windows 71 and 72, sufficient ventilation is ensured, which prevents the food from spoiling and reduces the frequency of changing the food.

[0017] Windows 73 and 74 were also made in the outer case lid 50 and the inner case lid 60, respectively. Since we thought that simply drilling holes in the outer case lid 50 and the inner case lid 60 would not be enough to allow air to flow in and out, we made openings in the outer case lid 50 and the inner case lid 60 and attached mesh to these openings. Just like windows 71 and 72, the mesh has many small holes that allow air to flow in and out, so it provides sufficient ventilation. When the insect rearing case is in its widest state, windows 73 and 74 are both open, and when the insect rearing case is in its compact state, windows 73 and 74 overlap but are open. In this way, to ensure sufficient ventilation even when windows 73 and 74 overlap, the size of window 73 is made larger than that of window 74. Also, when the insect rearing case is in its most compact state, all sides of window 74 are open by window 73. In other words, when the insect rearing case is in its most compact state, window 74 is positioned within the range of window 73. In this way, by placing the two windows 71, 72 facing each other and further creating a window 73 in the outer case lid 50 and a window 74 in the inner case lid 60, air can easily enter the insect rearing case through the two windows 71, 72, and the air inside the insect rearing case can easily rise and escape through the two windows 73, 74.

[0018] Figures 2 to 4 are photographs of the insect rearing case of the present invention when it is wide open. Figure 2 is a photograph of the insect rearing case in its wide-open state, taken from an angle above, Figure 3 is a photograph of the insect rearing case in the same state taken from the side, and Figure 4 is a photograph of the insect rearing case in the same state taken from directly above. The photographs in Figures 2 to 4 were taken with the lid in place.

[0019] Figures 5 to 7 are photographs of a slightly smaller version of the insect rearing case of the present invention. Figure 5 is a photograph of the insect rearing case taken from above at an angle, Figure 6 is a photograph of the same insect rearing case taken from directly above, and Figure 7 is a photograph of the same insect rearing case taken from the side. The photographs in Figures 5 and 7 were taken with the lid in place. As shown in Figures 5 to 7, by sliding the outer case 10 and the inner case 20 so that they partially overlap, the insect rearing case can be made smaller than in the state shown in Figures 2 to 4. A portion of the outer case lid 50 and a portion of the inner case lid 60 also overlap. In addition, a portion of the outer case tray 30 and a portion of the inner case tray 40 also overlap.

[0020] Figures 8 and 9 are photographs of the insect rearing case of the present invention in its smallest size. Figure 8 is a photograph of the insect rearing case taken from above at an angle, and Figure 9 is a photograph of the same insect rearing case taken from the side. The photographs in Figures 8 and 9 were taken with the lid in place. As shown in Figures 8 and 9, the outer case 10 and the inner case 20 can be stacked to make the device compact. In this state, the inner case lid 60 overlaps under the outer case lid 50. Also, the inner case tray 40 fits inside the outer case tray 30.

[0021] Figures 10 to 13 are photographs of the insect rearing case of the present invention, spread out wide, just like Figures 2 to 4, but we placed artificial turf to represent grass in the outer case tray, and coconut fiber to represent soil in the inner case tray. Figure 10 is a photograph of the insect breeding case in its wide-open state with the lid removed, taken from an oblique angle above; Figure 11 is a photograph of the insect breeding case in its wide-open state with the lid on, taken from an oblique angle above; Figure 12 is the same as Figure 11, taken from the side; and Figure 13 is a photograph of the insect breeding case in the same state, taken from directly above. As you can see, there is an outer case tray 30 and an inner case tray 40, so you can put grass and soil in each tray to make it easier for insects to live in. In particular, you can put soil in the inner case tray 40, and the insects can lay their eggs in this soil. The height of the four side plates 42, 43, 44, and 45 of the inner case tray 40 is higher than the side plates 32, 33, and 34 of the outer case tray 30. In other words, the inner case tray 40 is deeper than the outer case tray 30. By making the inner case tray 40 deeper in this way, it is possible to put in a sufficient amount of soil. Additionally, windows 71 and 72 are located higher than side panels 32, 33, and 34 of outer case tray 30. Larger windows 71 and 72 allow for better hearing of insects and improve ventilation, but to reduce the chance of insects climbing up to windows 71 and 72, we placed them in the upper half of side panels 12, 13, and 14.

[0022] Figures 14 and 15, like Figures 8 and 9, are photographs of the insect rearing case of the present invention in its smallest size, but coconut fiber, which represents soil, has been placed in the inner case tray. Figure 14 is a photograph of the insect rearing case taken from above at an angle, and Figure 15 is a photograph of the same insect rearing case taken from the side. The photographs in Figures 14 and 15 were taken with the lid in place. As shown in Figures 10 to 13, adult cicadas are raised in the insect breeding case with the case wide open, but since cicadas lay their eggs in the soil, only the inner case tray 40 containing the soil needs to be left as is. Therefore, the grass in the outer case tray 30 can be removed, and the outer case 10 and inner case 20 can be stacked on top of each other to store them in a compact size, as shown in Figures 14 and 15, allowing you to look forward to next year's hatching.

[0023] Figure 16 is a diagram to explain the tray for the outer case and the tray for the inner case. Figure 16(a) is a photograph of the outer case tray and inner case tray placed inside the outer case and inner case. Figure 16(b) is a photograph of the outer case tray and inner case tray at the location indicated by "b" in Figure 16(a). Figure 16(c) is a photograph of part of the inner case tray at the location indicated by "c" in Figure 16(a). The reference numerals in the drawing are the same as those in Figure 1. The bottoms of the side plates 44 and 45 of the inner case tray 40 protrude below the bottom plate 41 of the inner case tray 40, and feet 46 and 47 are attached. The height of the leg 46 of the side panel 44 is slightly longer than the leg 47 of the side panel 45. In addition, a bank 35 is attached to the open side of the outer case tray 30. When the inner case tray 40 is pulled out from the outer case tray 30, the legs 47 hit the bank 35, making it impossible to pull out the inner case tray 40. In other words, the foot 47 and the bank 35 regulate the range in which the outer case tray 30 and the inner case tray 40 can slide. Therefore, by fixing the outer case tray 30 to the outer case 10 and fixing the inner case tray 40 to the inner case 20, the range in which the outer case 10 and the inner case 20 can slide can be restricted.

[0024] To explain using photographs, the tray 30 for the outer case has three side panels 32, 33, and 34 attached to three sides of the bottom plate 31, leaving one side open, while the tray 40 for the inner case has four side panels 42, 43, 44, and 45 attached to four sides of the bottom plate 41. However, the inner case tray 40 may have three side panels attached to three sides of the bottom plate, leaving one side open, and the outer case tray 30 may have four side panels attached to four sides of the bottom plate. In this case too, the outer case tray 30 can be slid into the inner case tray 40 from the open side of the inner case tray 40. [Industrial Applicability]

[0025] As such, insect breeding cases are suitable for raising cicadas, but they can also be used to raise other insects such as crickets. [Explanation of symbols]

[0026] 10 Outer case 11 Bottom plate 12, 13, 14 Side panels 20 Inner case 21 Bottom plate 22, 23, 24 Side panels 25 Handle 30 Outer case tray 31 Bottom plate 32, 33, 34 Side panels 35 Bank 40 Inner case tray 41 Bottom plate 42, 43, 44, 45 Side panels 46, 47 feet 50 Outer case lid 60 Inner case lid 71, 72, 73, 74 Windows

Claims

1. The outer case has transparent side panels attached to three sides of the bottom plate, and one side is open. The inner case has transparent side panels attached to three sides of the bottom plate and one side is open. It is an insect breeding case consisting of The open side of the outer case and the open side of the inner case can be placed face to face, and the inner case can be slid into the outer case. The size of the insect rearing case can be changed by sliding the inner case relative to the outer case. The side panel of the outer case has many small holes that allow air to flow in and out. The window is covered by the side panel of the inner case when the inner case is slid into the sliding position, so that the insects being reared cannot touch the window. An insect breeding case characterized by:

2. a tray for the outer case that can be stored in the bottom of the outer case; The inner case tray can be placed at the bottom of the inner case. There are The outer case tray has three side panels attached to three sides of the bottom plate, and one side is open. The tray for the case has four side panels attached to the four sides of the bottom plate. The inner case tray can be slid into the outer case tray from the open side of the outer case tray.

2. The insect rearing case according to claim 1.

3. a tray for the outer case that can be stored in the bottom of the outer case; The inner case tray can be placed at the bottom of the inner case. There are The tray for the case has three side panels attached to three sides of the bottom plate, and one side is open. The outer case tray has four side panels attached to the four sides of the bottom plate, The outer case tray can be slid into the inner case tray from the open side of the inner case tray.

2. The insect rearing case according to claim 1.

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