Release for small animal trap has cord released by heating element in direct contact with it and operated by pressure pad

摘要

The release for an animal trap which is held in its open position by a cord (5) of low temperature melting material with a heating element (6) in direct contact with it. The cord has a press pad (8) which is mounted on one side and held with a preset force on the other. The pad operates a switch to heat the element, and release the cord.