A primate feeder

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of primate husbandry technology, and more particularly to a primate feeder, comprising a box fixedly mounted on a feeding cage, a movable frame slidably mounted inside the box, multiple feed outlets communicating with the interior of the box surface, baffles symmetrically and rotatably mounted at each of the feed outlets, multiple support blocks fixedly mounted on the movable frame, a feed tray slidably mounted between every two support blocks, and a support plate fixedly mounted between every two support blocks, the support plate having a locking component for locking the feed tray. This invention, through the cooperation of the box, movable frame, support components, support blocks, sliding component, locking component, and feed tray, allows feed to be pre-placed in the feed tray, and then the tray to be pushed into the feeding cage, thus achieving non-contact feeding, effectively preventing the feeder from being attacked by the animal during feeding, and significantly improving safety.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of primate husbandry technology, and more particularly to a primate husbandry device. Background Technology

[0002] Primates are the most intelligent and advanced mammals, the most progressive of all animals. Lemurs, slow lorises, tarsiers, macaques, baboons, orangutans, and gibbons are all examples of this species. In some harsh environments, some primates struggle to survive and therefore require human assistance in raising them to improve their survival rate in their infancy or early stages.

[0003] When feeding primates, keepers usually do so manually. However, most primates are aggressive, and keepers are very vulnerable to attack when feeding them at close range, posing a significant safety hazard. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the following shortcomings in the prior art: when feeding primates, keepers mostly feed them manually. However, most primates are aggressive, and keepers are easily attacked by the animals when feeding them at close range, posing a great danger during feeding. Therefore, this invention proposes a primate feeder.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A primate feeder includes a box fixedly installed on a feeding cage. A movable frame is slidably installed inside the box via a support assembly. The surface of the box has multiple discharge ports communicating with the interior. Each of the multiple discharge ports of the box is symmetrically fitted with a baffle via a first torsion spring.

[0007] Multiple support blocks are fixedly installed on the movable frame. A material tray is slidably installed between each pair of support blocks via a sliding component. One end of each material tray corresponds to a multiple discharge port. A push-pull handle is fixedly installed at one end of each material tray. A support plate is fixedly installed between each pair of support blocks. The multiple material trays slide in contact with the multiple support plates. A locking component for locking the material trays is provided on the support plates.

[0008] The locking assembly includes a fixing block fixedly installed on the lower surface of the pallet, an L-shaped limiting rod fixedly installed on one end of the tray, a rotating rod, a stop rod fixedly installed on one end of the rotating rod, an adjusting rod fixedly installed on one end of the rotating rod, and a second torsion spring sleeved on the rotating rod. The surface of the fixing block has an insertion hole, one end of the limiting rod has a rotating hole, the rotating rod is rotatably installed in the rotating hole, and the second torsion spring is installed in the rotating hole.

[0009] Preferably, the support assembly includes slide rails symmetrically fixedly installed inside the housing, two sliders slidably installed on the two slide rails respectively, a support column fixedly installed at the lower end of the movable frame, and a roller rotatably installed at one end of the support column. Both sliders are fixedly connected to the movable frame. A rectangular opening is provided at the lower end of the housing, and the roller passes through the rectangular opening.

[0010] Preferably, each of the multiple support blocks has a sliding groove on its surface. The sliding assembly includes two first telescopic springs fixedly installed in the sliding grooves and two movable blocks slidably installed in the two sliding grooves. One end of each of the two first telescopic springs is fixedly connected to one of the two movable blocks, and the material tray is fixedly installed between the two movable blocks. Preferably, the upper end of the discharge port has an installation groove, and the surface of the box has a strip-shaped hole communicating with the installation groove. A lifting block is slidably installed in the installation groove via a second telescopic spring. A connecting block is fixedly installed on the surface of the lifting block. One end of the connecting block passes through the strip-shaped hole, and L-shaped locking blocks are fixedly installed on both sides of the connecting block. The upper ends of the two baffles have locking holes, and one end of each of the two locking blocks is inserted into the two locking holes. A transmission assembly for driving the lifting block to move vertically upward is provided at the discharge port.

[0011] Preferably, the transmission assembly includes a stop block fixedly installed on the lower surface of the lifting block, the longitudinal section of the stop block being a right trapezoid, and the inclined end of the stop block facing one end of the material tray.

[0012] Preferably, a weight sensor is fixedly installed inside each of the multiple trays.

[0013] Preferably, a limit block is fixedly installed at one end of the slide rail, and a buffer pad is fixedly installed on the surface of the limit block. The buffer pad is made of rubber.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0015] 1. Through the cooperation of the box, moving frame, support components, support blocks, sliding components, locking components and feed tray, the feed can be placed in the feed tray in advance, and then the feed tray is pushed into the feeding cage, thereby realizing non-contact feeding, effectively avoiding the feeder being attacked by the animal during feeding, and effectively improving safety.

[0016] 2. Through the cooperation of the second telescopic spring, lifting block, connecting block, locking block and transmission components, the baffle can be automatically opened when the feed tray is pushed into the feeding cage, and the primates cannot open the baffle from the feeding cage, thus avoiding the primates opening the baffle to feed themselves before the feeding time. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a left-side three-dimensional structural diagram of a primate feeder proposed in this invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a right-side three-dimensional structural diagram of a primate feeder proposed in this invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the movable frame and feed tray in a primate feeder proposed in this invention;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the movable frame in a primate feeder proposed in this invention;

[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle;

[0022] Figure 6 for Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at point B;

[0023] Figure 7 for Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at point C;

[0024] Figure 8 for Figure 4 Enlarged structural diagram at point D.

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Box body, 2. Moving frame, 3. Baffle, 4. Support block, 5. Material tray, 6. Push-pull handle, 7. Support plate, 8. Slide rail, 9. Rectangular opening, 10. Slider, 11. Support column, 12. Roller, 13. First telescopic spring, 14. Moving block, 15. Fixing block, 16. Limiting rod, 17. Rotating rod, 18. Stop rod, 19. Adjusting rod, 20. Strip hole, 21. Second telescopic spring, 22. Lifting block, 23. Connecting block, 24. Locking block, 25. Stop block, 26. Limiting block, 27. Insertion hole, 28. Mounting slot. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments.

[0027] Reference Figures 1-8A primate feeder includes a box 1 fixedly installed on a feeding cage. A movable frame 2 is slidably installed inside the box 1 via a support assembly. The surface of the box 1 has multiple discharge ports communicating with the interior. Each of the multiple discharge ports of the box 1 is symmetrically mounted with a baffle 3 via a first torsion spring. The support assembly includes slide rails 8 symmetrically fixedly installed inside the box 1, two sliders 10 slidably installed on the two slide rails 8 respectively, a support column 11 fixedly installed at the lower end of the movable frame 2, and a roller 12 rotatably installed at one end of the support column 11. Both sliders 10 are fixedly connected to the movable frame 2. A rectangular opening 9 is opened at the lower end of the box 1, and the roller 12 passes through the rectangular opening 9.

[0028] Under the action of the first torsion spring, the two baffles 3 are in tight contact with the surface of the box 1, thus blocking the discharge port. The roller 12 passes through the rectangular opening 9 and contacts the ground. The movable frame 2 is slidably installed in the box 1 through the slide rail 8 and the slider 10, which provide support. Before feeding primates, the keeper first pulls the movable frame 2 out of the box 1. At this time, the movable frame 2 drives the slider 10 to slide on the slide rail 8, and the roller 12 in contact with the ground rolls. Then the movable frame 2 slides stably in the box 1. When the movable frame 2 is removed from the box 1, the keeper can manually add feed.

[0029] Multiple support blocks 4 are fixedly installed on the movable frame 2. A material tray 5 is slidably installed between each pair of support blocks 4 via a sliding assembly. One end of each material tray 5 corresponds to a multiple discharge port. A push-pull handle 6 is fixedly installed at one end of each material tray 5. A support plate 7 is fixedly installed between each pair of support blocks 4. The multiple material trays 5 are in sliding contact with the multiple support plates 7. The support plates 7 are provided with locking components for locking the material trays 5. The surfaces of the multiple support blocks 4 are provided with sliding grooves. The sliding assembly includes two first telescopic springs 13 fixedly installed in the sliding grooves and two movable blocks 14 slidably installed in the two sliding grooves. One end of each of the two first telescopic springs 13 is fixedly connected to the two movable blocks 14. The material tray 5 is fixedly installed between the two movable blocks 14.

[0030] After the feeder adds feed to the multiple feed trays 5, the moving frame 2 is moved into the box 1 through the cooperation of rollers 12, slide rails 8, and sliders 10. The moving frame 2 is equipped with three feed trays 5, thus ensuring that more feed can be added at once. After the moving frame 2 is fully inserted into the box 1, the feeder can move the feed trays 5 towards the baffles 3 by pushing and pulling the handle 6. During the movement, the feed trays 5 drive the moving block 14 to move in the chute, and the first telescopic spring 13 is compressed. When one end of the moving feed tray 5 contacts the two baffles 3, it will cause the two baffles 3 to rotate, and the first torsion spring will deform. Then, the two baffles 3 open the feed outlet, and one end of the feed tray 5 passes through the feed outlet into the feeding cage. Then, the feed tray 5 is locked by the locking component, so that the primates can eat on their own. After feeding, the locking component is released. Under the action of the first telescopic spring 13, the moving block 14 drives the feed tray 5 to move closer to the box 1. After the feed tray 5 enters the box 1, the two baffles 3 block the feed outlet under the action of the first torsion spring, thus realizing non-contact feeding, effectively avoiding the zookeeper being attacked by the animals when feeding, and effectively improving safety.

[0031] The locking assembly includes a fixing block 15 fixedly installed on the lower surface of the tray 7, an L-shaped limiting rod 16 fixedly installed on one end of the tray 5, a rotating rod 17, a stop rod 18 fixedly installed on one end of the rotating rod 17, an adjusting rod 19 fixedly installed on one end of the rotating rod 17, and a second torsion spring sleeved on the rotating rod 17. The surface of the fixing block 15 is provided with an insertion hole 27, one end of the limiting rod 16 is provided with a rotating hole, the rotating rod 17 is rotatably installed in the rotating hole, and the second torsion spring is installed in the rotating hole.

[0032] When the material tray 5 moves towards the baffle 3, the adjusting rod 19 first drives the rotating rod 17 to rotate, causing the first torsion spring to deform. Then, the rotating rod 17 drives the stop rod 18 to rotate 90 degrees. At this time, one end of the rotating rod 17 and the stop rod 18 can pass through the insertion hole 27. When the stop rod 18 just passes through the insertion hole 27, the adjusting rod 19 is rotated in the opposite direction, and the second torsion spring returns to its original state. At this time, the adjusting rod 19 is released, and the stop rod 18 contacts one end of the fixing block 15, thereby locking the material tray 5 through the stop rod 18 and the fixing block 15. When the locking effect needs to be disengaged, the adjusting rod 19 drives the rotating rod 17 to rotate, and then the adjusting rod 19 drives the stop rod 18 to rotate. At this time, the stop rod 18 can pass through the insertion hole 27. Then, under the action of the elastic force of the first telescopic spring 13, the rotating rod 17 drives the stop rod 18 to pass through the insertion hole 27, and the locking effect of the locking component on the material tray 5 disappears.

[0033] An installation groove 28 is provided at the upper end of the discharge port. A strip hole 20 communicating with the installation groove 28 is provided on the surface of the box 1. A lifting block 22 is slidably installed in the installation groove 28 through a second telescopic spring 21. A connecting block 23 is fixedly installed on the surface of the lifting block 22. One end of the connecting block 23 passes through the strip hole 20. L-shaped locking blocks 24 are fixedly installed on both sides of the connecting block 23. Locking holes are provided at the upper ends of the two baffles 3. One end of the two locking blocks 24 is inserted into the two locking holes respectively. A transmission component for driving the lifting block 22 to move vertically upward is provided at the discharge port. The transmission component includes a stop block 25 fixedly installed on the lower surface of the lifting block 22. The longitudinal section of the stop block 25 is a right trapezoid, and the inclined end of the stop block 25 faces the end of the material tray 5.

[0034] Under the force of the second telescopic spring 21, the lifting block 22 tends to move downwards. Then, the lifting block 22, through the connecting block 23, inserts the two locking blocks 24 fixedly installed on the connecting block 23 into the two lock holes respectively, thereby restricting the two baffles 3 and preventing the primates from turning the two baffles 3 from inside the feeding cage. When the feed tray 5 moves towards the baffle 3, one end of the feed tray 5 contacts the baffle 25. Since the longitudinal section of the baffle 25 is a right trapezoid, when the feed tray 5 contacts the inclined end of the baffle 25, the pressure of the inclined surface will drive the baffle 25 to move vertically upwards. Then, the baffle 25 drives the lifting block 22 to move vertically upwards, the second telescopic spring 21 is compressed, and the lifting block 22 drives the connecting block 23 to move vertically upwards. Thus, the connecting block 23 drives the two locking blocks 24 to move vertically upwards, and one end of the two locking blocks 24 moves out of the lock hole, thereby preventing the primates from opening the baffle 3 to feed themselves before the feeding time.

[0035] Each of the multiple feed trays 5 is equipped with a weight sensor (weight sensors are existing technology and will not be described in detail here). The weight sensor can automatically sense the amount of food the animal consumes, thereby enabling precise control of the animal's food intake.

[0036] A limit block 26 is fixedly installed at one end of the slide rail 8. A buffer pad made of rubber is fixedly installed on the surface of the limit block 26. The limit block 26 can restrict the slider 10 from falling off the slide rail 8, thereby preventing the moving frame 2 from moving out of the box 1. When the slider 10 hits the limit block 26, the buffer pad can act as a sliding groove.

[0037] In this invention, after the feeder adds feed to multiple feed trays 5, the moving frame 2 is moved into the box 1 by the support component. The feeder then moves the feed trays 5 towards the baffles 3 by the sliding component. When one end of the moving feed tray 5 contacts the two baffles 3, the two baffles 3 open the feed outlet, and one end of the feed tray 5 passes through the feed outlet into the feeding cage. Then, the locking component locks the feed tray 5, thus waiting for the primates to eat on their own. This achieves non-contact feeding, effectively preventing the feeder from being attacked by the animals during feeding and effectively improving safety.

[0038] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in the present invention, based on the technical solution and inventive concept of the present invention, should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A primate rearing device, comprising a box (1) fixedly mounted on a rearing cage, characterized in that, The box (1) has a movable frame (2) slidably installed inside by a support component. The surface of the box (1) has multiple discharge ports that communicate with the interior. Each of the multiple discharge ports of the box (1) is symmetrically mounted with a baffle (3) by a first torsion spring. Multiple support blocks (4) are fixedly installed on the movable frame (2). A material tray (5) is slidably installed between each two support blocks (4) through a sliding component. One end of each material tray (5) corresponds to a multiple discharge port. A push-pull handle (6) is fixedly installed on one end of each material tray (5). A tray plate (7) is fixedly installed between each two support blocks (4). The multiple material trays (5) are slidably in contact with the multiple tray plates (7). A locking component for locking the material trays (5) is provided on the tray plate (7). The locking assembly includes a fixing block (15) fixedly installed on the lower surface of the tray (7), an L-shaped limiting rod (16) fixedly installed on one end of the tray (5), a rotating rod (17), a stop rod (18) fixedly installed on one end of the rotating rod (17), an adjusting rod (19) fixedly installed on one end of the rotating rod (17), and a second torsion spring sleeved on the rotating rod (17). The surface of the fixing block (15) is provided with an insertion hole (27), one end of the limiting rod (16) is provided with a rotating hole, the rotating rod (17) is rotatably installed in the rotating hole, and the second torsion spring is installed in the rotating hole.

2. The primate feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support assembly includes slide rails (8) symmetrically fixedly installed inside the housing (1), two sliders (10) respectively slidably installed on the two slide rails (8), a support column (11) fixedly installed at the lower end of the movable frame (2), and a roller (12) rotatably installed at one end of the support column (11). Both sliders (10) are fixedly connected to the movable frame (2). A rectangular opening (9) is provided at the lower end of the housing (1), and the roller (12) passes through the rectangular opening (9).

3. A primate feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The surfaces of the multiple support blocks (4) are provided with sliding grooves. The sliding assembly includes two first telescopic springs (13) that are fixedly installed in the sliding grooves and two moving blocks (14) that are slidably installed in the two sliding grooves. One end of each of the two first telescopic springs (13) is fixedly connected to the two moving blocks (14). The tray (5) is fixedly installed between the two moving blocks (14).

4. A primate feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, An installation groove (28) is provided at the upper end of the discharge port. A strip hole (20) communicating with the installation groove (28) is provided on the surface of the box (1). A lifting block (22) is slidably installed in the installation groove (28) by a second telescopic spring (21). A connecting block (23) is fixedly installed on the surface of the lifting block (22). One end of the connecting block (23) passes through the strip hole (20). L-shaped locking blocks (24) are fixedly installed on both sides of the connecting block (23). Locking holes are provided at the upper ends of the two baffles (3). One end of the two locking blocks (24) is inserted into the two locking holes respectively. A transmission component for driving the lifting block (22) to move vertically upward is provided at the discharge port.

5. A primate feeder according to claim 4, characterized in that, The transmission assembly includes a stop block (25) fixedly installed on the lower surface of the lifting block (22). The longitudinal section of the stop block (25) is a right trapezoid, and the inclined end of the stop block (25) faces the end of the material tray (5).

6. A primate feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, Weight sensors are fixedly installed inside each of the multiple trays (5).

7. A primate feeder according to claim 2, characterized in that, A limiting block (26) is fixedly installed at one end of the slide rail (8), and a buffer pad is fixedly installed on the surface of the limiting block (26), the buffer pad being made of rubber.

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