ES1262690U

ES1262690U - FLYING INSECTS CAPTURE APPARATUS. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

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Publication number: ES1262690U
Application number: ES202032683U
Authority: ES
Inventors: Garcia Juan Carlos Menendez
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2020-12-15
Filing date: 2020-12-15
Publication date: 2021-03-15
Anticipated expiration: 2030-12-15
Also published as: ES1262690Y

Abstract

Apparatus for capturing flying insects, where these insects are preferably invasive species such as velutine wasps, which is an apparatus with a plurality of pieces that fit and remain fixed to each other, and which is characterized in that it comprises: - a central body (1) which is hollow and which comprises lateral holes (2) for the entry of the flying insects from the outside into the interior of the apparatus; - a bottom (4) with its base closed, which houses an attractant substance (A), and which comprises a separating filter (5) that prevents insects from accessing and contacting said attractant; and where the bottom (4) is fixed to the lower part of the central body (1); - a mesh (6) through which light enters the apparatus as a whole and which has a lattice opening that allows the exit of flying insects with a size smaller than said size and traps flying insects with a size greater than that of said opening; mesh (6) that is fixed in the upper part of the central body (1); and - an upper cover (7), which is closed at the top and which closes the entire apparatus, and which is fixed to the upper part of the mesh (6). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPCIÓNDESCRIPTION

APARATO DE CAPTURA DE INSECTOS VOLADORESFLYING INSECT CAPTURE APPARATUS

OBJETO DE LA INVENCIÓNOBJECT OF THE INVENTION

El invento consiste en un aparto de captura, comúnmente conocido como trampa, destinado a la captura de insectos voladores, y dentro de estos insectos voladores, está preferentemente destinado a la captura especies invasoras como las avispas velutinas. Este aparato tiene la particularidad de poder atrapar los insectos voladores de forma selectiva según el tamaño del mismo, es decir, este aparato puede atraer a abejas y a avispas velutinas, sin embargo, deja escapar a las abejas y atrapa a las avispas velutinas.The invention consists of a capture device, commonly known as a trap, intended to capture flying insects, and within these flying insects, it is preferably intended to capture invasive species such as velutine wasps. This device has the particularity of being able to selectively catch flying insects according to their size, that is, this device can attract bees and velutine wasps, however, it lets the bees escape and traps the velutine wasps.

La presente invención se encuadra en el sector industrial relacionado con los aparatos, trampas y dispositivos de captura de insectos voladores, y más concretamente se centra en el campo de la apicultura y la lucha contra la avispa velutina.The present invention is framed in the industrial sector related to the apparatuses, traps and devices for capturing flying insects, and more specifically it focuses on the field of beekeeping and the fight against the velutine wasp.

ANTECEDENTES DE LA INVENCIÓNBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Es ampliamente conocida la existencia de problemas derivados de especies invasoras que amenazan la fauna local, y donde cobra especial importancia y relevancia los graves problemas que está produciendo la especie invasora denominada como avispa o vespa velutina. Es sabido que este insecto es de un tamaño superior al de las propias avispas convencionales, y es sabido que ataca a las abejas convencionales, lo que hace que en determinadas zonas este insecto volador esté reduciendo de una manera alarmante la población de abejas, lo cual a su vez supone un gravísimo problema tanto económico como medioambiental. A su vez, este insecto ataca a los humanos, causando graves problemas de salud y, en algunos casos, llegando incluso a la muerte de la persona atacada.It is widely known the existence of problems derived from invasive species that threaten the local fauna, and where the serious problems that the invasive species called wasp or vespa velutina are producing are of special importance and relevance. It is known that this insect is larger in size than conventional wasps themselves, and it is known that it attacks conventional bees, which means that in certain areas this flying insect is reducing the population of bees in an alarming way, which in turn, it is a very serious economic and environmental problem. In turn, this insect attacks humans, causing serious health problems and, in some cases, even killing the person attacked.

Cara a proteger a las personas, se han ideado diferentes tipologías de trajes protectores, como por ejemplo los divulgados en los documentos ES1222549U o ES1171459U, donde se describen diferentes tipos de trajes y elementos de protección con los que apicultores y/o personal de servicio de emergencias pueden utilizar para no ser atacados por dicho insecto tanto en trabajos de intervención rápida o salvamento, o en las labores habituales de explotación desarrollados por apicultores. Estas soluciones están destinadas a proteger a los humanos, pero no sirven para atrapar a dichos insectos e impedir que se reproduzcan o ataquen a otros humanos u otros insectos como las abejas.In order to protect people, different types of protective suits have been devised, such as those disclosed in documents ES1222549U or ES1171459U, which describe different types of protective suits and elements with which beekeepers and / or service personnel of emergencies can use to avoid being attacked by said insect both in rapid intervention or rescue work, or in the usual exploitation tasks carried out by beekeepers. These solutions are intended to protect humans, but they do not serve to trap these insects and prevent them from reproducing or attacking other humans or other insects such as bees.

Por esta razón, se hace necesario desarrollar aparatos o trampas que atrapen a estos insectos voladores, y en este sentido, se conocen diferentes sistemas y dispositivos para este fin, principalmente trampas que matan o ayuntan a los insectos voladores invasores.For this reason, it is necessary to develop devices or traps that catch these flying insects, and in this sense, different systems and devices are known for this purpose, mainly traps that kill or help invasive flying insects.

Se conoce el documento ES2568947 que divulga un dispositivo constituido por una pluralidad de cebos consistentes en una réplica de abeja conectados en serie y en paralelo a una fuente de tensión, siendo dicho cebo una réplica de una abeja tanto en tamaño como en forma y color, siendo los cebos capaces de electrocutar a una avispa velutina pero no a un humano o a un mamífero, de modo que dichas avispas, en cuanto ven cerca estos cebos se lanzan y sujetan con sus largas patas, momento en que mueren electrocutadas.Document ES2568947 is known which discloses a device consisting of a plurality of baits consisting of a replica of a bee connected in series and in parallel to a voltage source, said bait being a replica of a bee both in size, shape and color, The baits being capable of electrocuting a velutina wasp but not a human or a mammal, so that said wasps, as soon as they see these baits close by, are launched and held with their long legs, at which time they die electrocuted.

También se conoce lo divulgado en el documento ES1202042U donde se describe un dispositivo electrónico con una pluralidad de hilos conductores que generan impulsos eléctricos que matan a la avispa cuando esta contacta con ellos.What is disclosed in document ES1202042U is also known where an electronic device is described with a plurality of conductive wires that generate electrical impulses that kill the wasp when it comes into contact with them.

Es conocido lo divulgado en el documento ES1215784U donde se describe la ubicación de placas planas con cebos en las salidas de las colmenas que capturan y electrocutan a las avispas velutinas.What is disclosed in document ES1215784U is known, which describes the location of flat plates with baits at the exits of the hives that capture and electrocute the velutine wasps.

Esta tipología de soluciones permite acabar con las avispas velutinas en zonas próximas a las colmenas, pero son soluciones complejas de implementar.This typology of solutions allows to kill the velutine wasps in areas close to the hives, but they are complex solutions to implement.

Finalmente, se conoce lo divulgado en el documento ES123525U donde se describe un dispositivo para la captura de insectos voladores invasivos basado en un alojamiento troncocónico con un atrayente, pero que no permite la salida de otros insectos que también pueden entrar en dicha trampa. Esta solución es la evolución de las típicas trampas caseras constituidas o formadas por botellas plásticas, a la que se le realizan unos cortes y se añaden atrayentes en su interior. Finally, what is disclosed in document ES123525U is known, which describes a device for capturing invasive flying insects based on a frustoconical housing with an attractant, but which does not allow the exit of other insects that can also enter said trap. This solution is the evolution of the typical homemade traps constituted or formed by plastic bottles, to which cuts are made and attractants are added inside.

Habida cuenta tanto de lo conocido en el estado de la técnica como de la problemática arriba comentada, se considera la presente invención se diferencia de cualquier solución conocida dado que permite atraer y atrapar insectos voladores como la avispa velutina, y permite la salida de otros insectos de menor tamaño como las abejas, por lo que puede ser ubicada en cualquier lugar, por ejemplo, cerca de granjas de abejas dado que las abejas no corren peligro de ser atrapadas en dichas trampas, y tiene también la ventaja de que se basa en una estructura que no es compleja de implementar al no estar constituida por elementos eléctricos o electrónicos.Taking into account both what is known in the state of the art and the problems mentioned above, the present invention is considered to differ from any known solution since it allows attracting and trapping flying insects such as the velutina wasp, and allows the exit of other insects smaller than bees, so it can be located anywhere, for example, near bee farms since bees are not in danger of being trapped in these traps, and it also has the advantage that it is based on a structure that is not complex to implement as it is not made up of electrical or electronic elements.

DESCRIPCIÓN DEL INVENTODESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

El aparato de captura de insectos voladores objeto de la presente invención se basa en un conjunto de diferentes piezas que se encajan y quedan fijadas entre sí, y que comprende:The apparatus for capturing flying insects object of the present invention is based on a set of different pieces that fit together and remain fixed to each other, and comprising:

- un cuerpo central, que es preferentemente cilíndrico y hueco, que comprende una pluralidad de orificios laterales, orificios destinados a la entrada de los insectos voladores; y donde lateralmente el cuerpo puede comprender unas entradas abiertas que concluyen en los orificios laterales, entradas con forma cilíndrica o troncocónica, que dirigen los insectos hacia el interior del cuerpo central;- a central body, which is preferably cylindrical and hollow, comprising a plurality of lateral holes, holes intended for the entry of flying insects; and where laterally the body can comprise open inlets that end in the lateral holes, inlets with a cylindrical or frustoconical shape, which direct the insects into the central body;

- un fondo con su base cerrada, fondo que alberga una sustancia atrayente, y que comprende un filtro separador que impide que los insectos puedan acceder y contactar con dicho atrayente; donde el fondo se encaja a la parte inferior del cuerpo central por medios de fijación como tipo machihembrado, encastre o similares;- a bottom with its base closed, which bottom houses an attractant substance, and which comprises a separating filter that prevents insects from accessing and contacting said attractant; where the bottom is fitted to the lower part of the central body by means of fixing such as tongue and groove type, socket or similar;

- una malla, que se fija en la parte superior del cuerpo central, malla que es preferentemente de forma cilíndrica, que permite la entrada de luz al interior del aparato, y que tiene una abertura de entramado o mallazo tal que permite la salida de insectos con un tamaño menor a dicha abertura, y que impide la salida de los insectos con un tamaño superior de dicha abertura, por ejemplo, permite la salida de abejas e impide la salida de avispas velutinas; y donde la malla se encaja a la parte superior del cuerpo central por medios de fijación como tipo machihembrado, encastre o similares; y- a mesh, which is fixed to the upper part of the central body, a mesh that is preferably cylindrical in shape, which allows light to enter the interior of the device, and which has a mesh or mesh opening such that insects can escape with a smaller size than said opening, and that prevents the exit of the insects with a greater size of said opening, for example, allows the exit of bees and prevents the exit of velutine wasps; and where the mesh is fitted to the upper part of the central body by means of fixing such as tongue and groove type, socket or the like; Y

- una tapa superior, que está cerrada superiormente, y se fija a la parte superior de la malla por medios de fijación como tipo machihembrado, encastre o similares, y tapa que en una realización preferente es de configuración cilíndrica, de modo que el conjunto del aparato de captura de insectos voladores sea de configuración cilíndrica. - An upper cover, which is closed at the top, and is fixed to the upper part of the mesh by means of fixing such as tongue and groove type, socket or similar, and a cover that in a preferred embodiment is of cylindrical configuration, so that the whole of the The apparatus for capturing flying insects is of cylindrical configuration.

En una posible realización de la invención la tapa superior comprende un colgador o anilla, que permite que el aparato sea instalado en cualquier ubicación, por ejemplo, colgado de una rama en la zona próxima a una granja con colmenas de abejas, con lo que atrapa a las avispas velutinas que pueden atacar tanto a las abejas como a los apicultores.In a possible embodiment of the invention, the upper cover comprises a hanger or ring, which allows the device to be installed in any location, for example, hanging from a branch in the area near a farm with bee hives, thereby trapping Velutine wasps that can attack both bees and beekeepers.

En una posible realización de la invención, en la parte interior del cuerpo central puede ir instalado una abertura tubular central pasante fijada en las caras interiores del cuerpo central, que dirigen los insectos voladores hacia la parte superior o malla siguiendo la luz, y que permite que haya un segundo fondo que puede también comprender sustancias atrayentes, insecticida o cualquier sustancia que pudiera ser necesario.In a possible embodiment of the invention, a through central tubular opening can be installed in the inner part of the central body, fixed on the inner faces of the central body, which direct the flying insects towards the upper part or mesh following the light, and which allows that there is a second background that can also comprise attractants, insecticides or whatever substances may be necessary.

Los materiales de los diferentes componentes del aparato pueden variar, pudiendo ser de naturaleza plástica o metálicos, siendo en cualquier caso materiales resistentes a las inclemencias meteorológicas.The materials of the different components of the device can vary, being plastic or metallic in nature, being in any case materials resistant to inclement weather.

A a lo largo de la descripción y las reivindicaciones, el término comprende y sus variantes no pretenden excluir otras características técnicas o elementos adicionales.Throughout the description and claims, the term "comprises" and its variants are not intended to exclude other technical characteristics or additional elements.

BREVE DESCRIPCIÓN DE LAS FIGURAS DE LA INVENCIÓNBRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES OF THE INVENTION

Con el objeto de completar la descripción y de ayudar a una mejor comprensión de las características del invento, se presenta un juego de figuras y dibujos donde con carácter ilustrativo y no limitativo se representa lo siguiente:In order to complete the description and to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, a set of figures and drawings is presented where the following is shown for illustrative and non-limiting purposes:

Figura 1: Muestra un aparato de captura de insectos voladores vista en perspectiva, donde se observa los medios de entrada de los insectos voladores dentro del cuerpo del aparato y se ve la malla que permite la entrada de luz dentro del aparato, y que permite la salida de los insectos de tamaño reducido, mientras que atrapa y captura a los insectos de un tamaño más elevado, como son por ejemplo las avispas velutinas.Figure 1: Shows a device for capturing flying insects seen in perspective, where the means of entry of the flying insects inside the body of the device are observed and the mesh that allows the entry of light into the device, and that allows the exit of small insects, while catching and capturing larger insects, such as velutine wasps.

Figura 2: Muestra una vista en perspectiva explosionada donde se ve de manera detallada todas las piezas que forman el aparato objeto de la presente invención. Figure 2: Shows an exploded perspective view where all the parts that make up the apparatus object of the present invention are seen in detail.

DESCRIPCIÓN DE UN MODO DE REALIZACIÓN DE LA INVENCIÓNDESCRIPTION OF A MODE OF EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

Tal como se observa en las Figuras, el aparato de captura de insectos voladores objeto de la presente invención se basa en un conjunto que comprende una pluralidad de diferentes piezas que se encajan y quedan fijadas entre sí, y que está destinado de forma preferente a la captura de especies invasoras como las avispas velutinas; donde el aparato comprende:As can be seen in the Figures, the apparatus for capturing flying insects object of the present invention is based on a set comprising a plurality of different pieces that fit together and remain fixed together, and which is preferably intended for the capture of invasive species such as velutine wasps; where the apparatus comprises:

- un cuerpo central (1), que como se ven en las figuras y en una realización preferente, es cilíndrico y hueco, que comprende unos orificios (2) laterales , orificios destinados a la entrada de los insectos voladores desde el exterior al interior del aparato, cuerpo central que es una zona oscura donde los insectos entra atraídos por una sustancia atrayente; y donde lateralmente el cuerpo puede comprender unas entradas (3) abiertas que concluyen en los orificios (2) laterales, entradas que como se puede ver en las figuras y en una realización preferente son cilíndricas y dirigen los insectos hacia el interior del cuerpo central (1) desde el exterior;- a central body (1), which, as seen in the figures and in a preferred embodiment, is cylindrical and hollow, comprising some side holes (2), holes intended for the entry of flying insects from the outside into the interior of the apparatus, central body that is a dark area where insects enter attracted by an attractive substance; and where laterally the body can comprise some open entrances (3) that conclude in the lateral holes (2), entrances that as can be seen in the figures and in a preferred embodiment are cylindrical and direct the insects towards the interior of the central body ( 1) from the outside;

- un fondo (4) con su base cerrada, fondo que en una realización preferente tal como se muestra en las figuras es de configuración cilíndrica; fondo que alberga una sustancia atrayente (A), y que comprende un filtro (5) separador que impide que los insectos puedan acceder y contactar con dicho atrayente; y donde el fondo (4) se encaja a la parte inferior del cuerpo central (1) por medios de fijación (41);- a bottom (4) with its base closed, which bottom in a preferred embodiment as shown in the figures is cylindrical in configuration; bottom that houses an attractant substance (A), and which comprises a separating filter (5) that prevents insects from accessing and contacting said attractant; and where the bottom (4) is fitted to the lower part of the central body (1) by fixing means (41);

- una malla (6), que se fija en sobre la parte superior del cuerpo central (1), malla que es en una realización preferentemente de forma cilíndrica, que permite la entrada de luz al interior del aparato y que hace que los insectos se dirijan desde la parte oscura inferior a esta zona luminosa, y que tiene una abertura de entramado o mallazo tal que permite la salida de insectos con un tamaño menor a dicha abertura, y que impide la salida de los insectos con un tamaño superior de dicha abertura, por ejemplo, permite la salida de abejas e impide la salida de avispas velutinas; y donde la malla (6) se encaja a la parte superior del cuerpo central (1) por medios de fijación (61); y - una tapa superior (7), que está cerrada superiormente y que cierra el conjunto del aparato, y se fija a la parte superior de la malla (6) por unos medios de fijación (71), y que en una realización preferente tal como se muestra en las figuras es de configuración cilíndrica- A mesh (6), which is fixed in on the upper part of the central body (1), mesh which is preferably cylindrical in shape, which allows light to enter the interior of the apparatus and which makes the insects direct from the lower dark part to this luminous area, and that has a mesh or mesh opening such that it allows the exit of insects with a size smaller than said opening, and that prevents the exit of insects with a size greater than said opening , for example, it allows the exit of bees and prevents the exit of velutine wasps; and where the mesh (6) is fitted to the upper part of the central body (1) by fixing means (61); and - an upper cover (7), which is closed at the top and closes the entire apparatus, and is fixed to the upper part of the mesh (6) by fixing means (71), and which in a preferred embodiment such as shown in the figures it is cylindrical in configuration

Como se ha representado en las figuras, en una realización preferente de la invención la tapa superior (7) comprende un colgador (8) o anilla, que permite que el aparato sea instalado en cualquier ubicación, por ejemplo, colgado de una rama o donde el usuario considere que es más necesario.As represented in the figures, in a preferred embodiment of the invention the upper cover (7) comprises a hanger (8) or ring, which allows the device to be installed in any location, for example hanging from a branch or where the user deems it is most needed.

Para finalizar, como se observa en la Fig. 2, en una realización de la invención, en la parte interior del cuerpo central (1) se puede disponer de una abertura tubular central (9) pasante fijada en las caras interiores del cuerpo central, que comunica el interior del cuerpo central (1) con la zona de la malla (6), y que dirige los insectos voladores hacia la parte superior o malla siguiendo la luz, y que permite que haya un segundo fondo (91) o habitáculo que puede ser utilizado para fines como el de comprender más sustancias atrayentes, insecticida o cualquier sustancia que pudiera ser necesario. Finally, as can be seen in Fig. 2, in an embodiment of the invention, in the inner part of the central body (1) there can be a central tubular opening (9) through fixed on the inner faces of the central body, that communicates the interior of the central body (1) with the area of the mesh (6), and that directs the flying insects towards the upper part or mesh following the light, and that allows there to be a second bottom (91) or cabin that It can be used for purposes such as to understand more attractants, insecticides or any substance that may be necessary.

Claims

1. - FLYING INSECTS CAPTURE APPARATUS, where these insects are preferably invasive species such as velutine wasps, which is a device with a plurality of pieces that fit together and remain fixed together, and which is characterized by comprising:

- a central body (1) which is hollow and comprises side holes (2) for the entry of the flying insects from the outside into the interior of the apparatus;

- a bottom (4) with its base closed, which houses an attractant substance (A), and which comprises a separating filter (5) that prevents insects from accessing and contacting said attractant; and where the bottom (4) is fixed to the lower part of the central body (1);

- a mesh (6) through which light enters the apparatus as a whole and which has a lattice opening that allows the exit of flying insects with a size smaller than said size and traps flying insects with a size larger than that of said opening; mesh (6) that is fixed in the upper part of the central body (1); Y

- an upper cover (7), which is closed at the top and which closes the whole of the apparatus, and which is fixed to the upper part of the mesh (6).

2. - FLYING INSECTS CAPTURE APPARATUS, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises open entrances (3) that direct the insects into the central body (1) from the outside and that conclude in the holes ( 2) lateral.

3. - FLYING INSECTS CAPTURE APPARATUS, according to claim 1, wherein the upper cover (7) comprises a hanger (8) or ring.

4. - FLYING INSECTS CAPTURE APPARATUS, according to claim 1, characterized in that in the inner part of the central body (1) there is a central tubular opening (9) through fixed on the inner faces of the central body that communicates the interior of the central body (1) with the area of the mesh (6).

5. - FLYING INSECT CAPTURE APPARATUS, according to any of the preceding claims, where the central body (1), the bottom (4), the cover (7) and the mesh (6) are pieces with a cylindrical configuration.