| 摘要 |
A trap having a base panel, two side panels, and two end panels held together in an "A"-frame shape by tubular hinges of fixed and quick release type. Each panel is constructed from a wire mesh having a perimeter frame that includes linear members. A plurality of fixed hinges are used to rotationally link the several panels to one another. Each fixed hinge is preferably a cylindrical element of resilient material having a longitudinal or axially aligned slot that may be expanded to receive a pair of linear members. At least one quick-release type hinge is preferably used to facilitate rapid collapse and erection of the trap. Each quick-release type hinge has two axially nested cylinders, each defining a slot having sufficient width to accommodate a linear member without user manipulation. Alignment of the two slots permits ingress and egress of a pair of linear members into and out of the open cylinder defined by the inner cylinder. To promote stowage of the trap when in the collapsed state, selected hinges have an internal diameter that is greater than the other hinges, thereby permitting displacement of the resident linear members and facilitating a flat profile when the trap is collapsed.
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