Insect barrier arrangement utilizing electrodes
Disclosed is an insect repulsion and/or barrier system ( 10 ) and a method for repelling insects ( 2 ) and/or for preventing insects ( 2 ) from passing through a defined opening ( 12 ) or surface ( 9 ). The barrier system ( 10 ) is equipped with devices ( 16 ) for preventing insects from passing through an opening ( 12 ) or for repelling insects when approaching the opening ( 12 ) and/or the devices ( 16 ). The devices ( 16 ) have at least two electrodes ( 18 ), whereby different electrical potentials are applied to or can be applied to the at least two electrodes ( 18 ). The at least two electrodes ( 18 ) are arranged within or on the edge of or outside the opening such that an electrical field ( 28 ) is formed between the at least two electrodes ( 18 ). The electrical field ( 28 ) rejects and/or repels insects approaching the electrical field ( 28 ) or prevents insects approaching the electrical field ( 28 ) from passing through the opening ( 12 ).
1. A barrier system ( 10 ) comprising:
one or more devices ( 16 ), in the form of a blind ( 20 ) system, that comprise at least two electrodes ( 18 ), each with a different electrical potential, wherein the at least two electrodes ( 18 ) are arranged remotely from one another and such that the at least two electrodes form a permanent electrical field ( 28 ) or a cyclical electrical field ( 28 ) or an intermittent electrical field ( 28 ) within an opening ( 12 ),
wherein the at least two electrodes ( 18 ) are: a) within the opening ( 12 ) in a wall or surface, b) on the edge of the opening ( 12 ), or c) outside of the opening ( 12 ) and in proximity to the opening ( 12 )
wherein the at least two electrodes are lamellae ( 22 ) of the blind ( 20 ), and
wherein the electrical field ( 28 ) is configured to prevent insects ( 2 ) from passing through the opening ( 12 ) or from being killed or injured.
2. The barrier system ( 10 ) of claim 1 further comprising at least one framework ( 32 ), wherein the framework ( 32 ) comprises the at least one opening ( 12 ), and the one or more devices ( 16 ) are located on the framework ( 32 ).
3. The barrier system ( 10 ) of claim 1 , wherein the difference in electrical potential between the at least two electrodes ( 18 ) is of a magnitude of at least 2 kV.
4. The barrier system ( 10 ) claim 3 , wherein the electrical potential between the at least two electrodes ( 18 ) is of a magnitude of 3 kV.
5. The barrier system ( 10 ) of claim 1 , wherein the lamellae ( 22 ) comprise metallic or electrically conductive wires ( 25 ) with a small cross-section compared to their length or comprise metallic or electrically conductive flat pieces ( 21 ), with a small thickness compared to their length and with a width larger than the small thickness.
6. A method for repelling insects ( 2 ) or for preventing insects ( 2 ) from passing through an opening comprising:
with at least two electrodes ( 18 ) in the form of lamellae ( 22 ) of a blind ( 20 ) system, generating an electrical field ( 28 ) within the opening ( 12 ), by applying different electrical potentials to the electrodes ( 18 ), wherein the at least two electrodes ( 18 ) are arranged a distance from one another: a) within the opening ( 12 ), b) on the edge of the opening ( 12 ), or c) outside of the opening ( 12 ) and in proximity to the opening ( 12 ),
wherein a permanent electrical field ( 28 ) or a cyclically electrical field ( 28 ) or intermittent electrical field ( 28 ) is present within the opening ( 12 ) between the at least two electrodes ( 18 ), and
wherein the electrical field ( 28 ) is configured to prevents insects ( 2 ) approaching the electrical field ( 28 ) from passing through the opening ( 12 ) or from being killed or injured.
7. The barrier system ( 10 ) of claim 5 , wherein the flat pieces ( 21 ) are arranged in such a way that their flat sides are facing each other.
8. The barrier system ( 10 ) of claim 1 , wherein the at least two electrodes ( 18 ) form a uniform or constant electrical field ( 28 ).
9. The barrier system ( 10 ) of claim 6 , wherein the at least two electrodes ( 18 ) form a uniform or constant electrical field ( 28 ).
10. The barrier system ( 10 ) of claim 1 , wherein the electrical potential applied to the at least two electrodes ( 18 ) is formed by: (a) positive and negative voltages of at least one voltage source ( 26 ); (b) a positive potential and a grounding; or (c) a negative potential and a grounding.
11. The barrier system ( 10 ) of claim 1 further comprising a contact protection device ( 40 ) comprising at least one resistor ( 41 ), wherein the at least one resistor ( 41 ) is in the region of the at least two electrodes ( 18 ).
12. A method for repelling insects ( 2 ) or for preventing insects ( 2 ) from passing through an opening comprising:
with at least two electrodes ( 18 ) in the form of lamellae ( 22 ) of a blind ( 20 ), generating an electrical field ( 28 ) within an opening ( 12 ), by applying different electrical potentials to the electrodes ( 18 ), wherein the at least two electrodes ( 18 ) are arranged a distance from one another: a) within the opening ( 12 ), b) on the edge of the opening ( 12 ), or c) outside of the opening ( 12 ) and in proximity to the opening ( 12 ),
wherein a permanent electrical field ( 28 ) or a cyclically electrical field ( 28 ) or intermittent electrical field ( 28 ) is present within the opening ( 12 ) between the at least two electrodes ( 18 ), and
wherein the electrical field ( 28 ) is configured to prevents insects ( 2 ) approaching the electrical field ( 28 ) from passing through the opening ( 12 ) or from being killed or injured.
13. The barrier system ( 10 ) of claim 4 wherein the difference in electrical potential between the at least two electrodes ( 18 ) is of a magnitude of at least 3.5 kV.
14. The barrier system of claim 1 , wherein the lamellae ( 22 ): (a) comprise an electrically conductive material; (b) consist of an electrically conductive material; or (c) comprise an electrically conductive coating; and
wherein the lamellae ( 22 ) are fixed, rotatable or otherwise adjustable or movable.