Animal feeder

Abstract

The utility model discloses an animal feeder which comprises a body provided with a first space with an upward first opening, and the first space is used for storing animal food. One end of the sealing cover is hinged to the first opening; the middle of the adjusting plate is rotationally arranged on the body and located below the first space, the first end of the adjusting plate is provided with a connecting part, the connecting part is hinged to the first end of the sealing cover through a connecting rod, the second end of the adjusting plate is provided with a treading part which is arranged outside the sealing cover and opposite to the sealing cover, and the treading part is used for being treaded or shifted by animals. The curiosity of an animal is utilized to attract the animal to be close to the animal feeder, the animal treads or pokes the treading part to enable the first end of the adjusting plate to tilt upwards, the connecting rod drives the sealing cover to rotate upwards to open the first opening, the animal can conveniently obtain food in the first space from the first opening, and the situation that some animals which cannot take food steal food can be eliminated; due to the closed design, food can be cleaner and more sanitary, and interestingness can be increased in the feeding process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of outdoor animal feeding, in particular to an animal feeder. Background Art

[0002] Conventional animal feeders are relatively simple and are generally arranged in the form of feeding trays, which cannot provide good protection for the food placed therein. Furthermore, in a feeding environment in the wild, other animals may be attracted to steal the food in the feeder, causing the animals being fed to not get any food.

[0003] Therefore, the utility model aims to apply for an animal feeder that can solve at least one of the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to provide an animal feeder, which solves the problem that food cannot be protected and can prevent some animals from stealing food to a certain extent.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the scheme adopted by the utility model is: an animal feeder, comprising:

[0006] A body, provided with a first space having a first opening disposed upward, for storing food for animals;

[0007] A cover, one end of which is hinged to the first opening and is used to open or close the first opening;

[0008] An adjusting plate, wherein the middle part is rotatably arranged on the main body and located below the first space, a connecting part is arranged at the first end of the adjusting plate, and the connecting part is hinged to the first end of the sealing cover through a connecting rod, and a stepping part is arranged outside the sealing cover and opposite to the sealing cover at the second end of the adjusting plate for animals to step on or move.

[0009] In this solution, the main body is provided with a second space located below the first space, the first side wall of the second space is provided with a second opening, the first end of the adjustment plate is placed in the second space, the second end of the adjustment plate extends out of the second space from the second opening, and a guide hole is provided on the second side wall of the second space adjacent to the first side wall, the connecting part is provided on the outer wall of the first end of the adjusting plate, and a guide structure that is movably provided on the guide hole is hinged between the connecting part and the connecting rod.

[0010] As a further preference, the connecting portion is protruded on the outer side wall of the first end of the adjusting plate to form the guiding structure.

[0011] In this solution, a third opening is provided on the side wall of the first space and is located between the sealing cover and the second end of the adjusting plate. A side plate is slidably provided on the third opening for closing or opening the third opening.

[0012] As a further preference, a notch is provided on the top of the side plate below the sealing cover.

[0013] As a further preference, two opposite inner side walls of the third opening are provided with sliding grooves, and the side panels are slidably mounted on the sliding grooves.

[0014] In this solution, the cover is arranged to be tilted downward from left to right.

[0015] As a further preference, the adjustment plate is arranged to be tilted upward from left to right.

[0016] As a further preference, a mounting portion is provided on the main body.

[0017] The utility model provides an animal feeder, which utilizes the curiosity of animals to attract them to approach the animal feeder. The animals step on or push the stepping part, so that the first end of the adjustment plate tilts upward, and the connecting rod drives the sealing cover to rotate upward to open the first opening, so that the animals can easily obtain food in the first space from the first opening, and the situation that some animals that cannot obtain food steal food can be eliminated. The closed design can make the food cleaner and more hygienic, and can also add interest to the feeding process. The structure is simple and suitable for mass production. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the animal feeder of the utility model when the first opening is closed;

[0019] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the animal feeder of the utility model when the first opening is opened;

[0020] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A top view of

[0021] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 AA section view;

[0022] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the decomposition.

[0023] In the figure: 1. main body; 1a. first opening; 1b. first space; 11. front side; 12. rear side; 13. left side; 14. partition; 2. cover; 3. adjustment plate; 31. connecting part; 32. pedal part; 4. connecting rod; 5. second opening; 6. guide hole; 7. third opening; 8. side panel; 8a. notch; 9. slide groove; 10. mounting part; 20. hinge. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, and thus to more clearly define the scope of protection claimed by the present invention, the present invention is described in detail below with respect to certain specific embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that the following are only certain specific implementation methods of the present invention, which are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, wherein the specific and direct description of the relevant structures is only for the convenience of understanding the present invention, and each specific feature does not naturally and directly limit the scope of implementation of the present invention. The conventional selections and substitutions made by those skilled in the art under the guidance of the present invention shall be deemed to be within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

[0025] The utility model provides an animal feeder, comprising: a main body 1, on which a first space 1b with a first opening 1a arranged upward is provided, for storing animal food; a cover 2, one end of which is hinged to the first opening 1a through a hinge 20, for opening or closing the first opening 1a. An adjusting plate 3, the middle of which is rotatably arranged on the main body 1 and located below the first space 1b, a connecting portion 31 is provided at the first end of the adjusting plate 3, the connecting portion 31 is hinged to the first end of the cover 2 through a connecting rod 4, and a stepping portion 32 is provided at the second end of the adjusting plate 3, which is disposed outside the cover 2 and opposite to the cover 2, for animals to step on or move. When no external force acts on the stepping portion 32, the cover 2 closes the first opening 1a, and when an external force acts on the stepping portion 32, the cover 2 moves upward to open the first opening 1a.

[0026] The body 1 is provided with a second space 1c located below the first space 1b, a second opening 5 is provided on the first side wall of the second space 1c, and the bottom of the second space 1c is open. The first end of the adjustment plate 3 is placed in the second space 1c, and the second end of the adjustment plate 3 extends out of the second space 1c from the second opening 5. An inclined guide hole 6 is provided on the second side wall of the second space 1c adjacent to the first side wall, a connecting portion 31 is provided on the outer side wall of the first end of the adjustment plate 3, and a guide structure that is movably provided on the guide hole 6 is hinged between the connecting portion 31 and the connecting rod 4.

[0027] In this embodiment, the cover 2 is tilted downward from left to right, so that rainwater can be directed downward after falling on the cover 2, and avoid entering the first space 1b through the gap of the hinge 20. The adjustment plate 3 is tilted upward from left to right, so that animals can step on it. The middle of the two side surfaces of the adjustment plate 3 are respectively hinged to the two opposite inner side walls of the second space 1c near the second opening 5 by screws. The connecting rod 4 is arranged outside the body 1, and the upper end of the connecting rod 4 is hinged to one side of the cover 2, and the lower end is hinged to the outer end surface of the connecting portion 31.

[0028] The above-mentioned animal refers to a squirrel. When the squirrel finds food in the first space 1b, it will stretch out its front paws to grab it. When the two hind paws of the squirrel stand on the adjustment plate 3, one front paw lies on the acrylic plate, the head stretches under the cover 2, and the other front paw grabs the food.

[0029] The connecting portion 31 is protruded from the outer side wall of the first end of the adjusting plate 3 to form a guiding structure.

[0030] The side wall of the first space 1b is provided with a third opening 7 between the cover 2 and the second end of the adjustment plate 3. A side panel 8 is slidably provided on the third opening 7 for closing or opening the third opening 7. By removing the side panel 8, it is convenient to clean the food residues in the first space 1b. The top of the side panel 8 is provided with a notch 8a located below the cover 2, which is convenient for the animal's head to extend into the first space 1b to more conveniently observe and grab food. Among them, the third opening 7 is located above the second opening 5, and the side panel 8 is an acrylic panel, which is convenient for the animal to see the food directly through the side panel 8.

[0031] In this embodiment, two opposite inner side walls of the third opening 7 are provided with slide grooves 9, and the side panels 8 are slidably mounted on the slide grooves 9. The slide grooves 9 are arranged vertically and one end of the slide grooves 9 extends to the top of the rear side surface 12.

[0032] The main body 1 is provided with a mounting portion 10, and the mounting portion 10 is provided with a mounting hole, so as to facilitate fixing the animal feeder on a tree. The main body 1 includes a front side surface 11, a rear side surface 12 and a left side surface 13 which are arranged to form a U-shaped structure. The top of the left side surface 13 protrudes from the front side surface 11 and the rear side surface 12 to form the mounting portion 10, and one end of the cover 2 is hinged on the mounting portion 10. A partition 14 connected to the left side surface 13 is provided in the middle of the front side surface 11 and the rear side surface 12, and the slide groove 9 is provided in the upper space, and the bottom of the side plate 8 is placed on the partition 14 to cooperate in dividing the main body 1 into a first space 1b and a second space 1c. The adjustment plate 3 can rotate freely in the second space 1c, and its rotation angle is limited by the outer edge of the partition 14 and the inner side wall of the bottom of the left side surface 13, wherein the range of the rotation angle is set according to actual conditions.

[0033] By improving the structure of the animal feeder and utilizing its peculiar shape to attract animals to approach the animal feeder, an adjusting plate 3 is rotatably provided on the main body 1, and a connecting rod 4 is provided between the adjusting plate 3 and the cover 2, so as to form a driving structure for driving the cover 2 to open or close. When the animal happens to step on the adjusting plate 3, the cover 2 will open, thereby increasing the difficulty of the animal obtaining food and bringing fun to animal lovers.

[0034] The above are only preferred implementations of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, multiple improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present invention. These improvements and modifications should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An animal feeder, characterized in that: include: A body (1) having a first space (1b) with a first opening (1a) disposed upwards, for storing animal food; A cover (2), one end of which is hinged to the first opening (1a) and is used to open or close the first opening (1a); An adjusting plate (3) is rotatably disposed on the main body (1) and is located below the first space (1b); a connecting portion (31) is provided at a first end of the adjusting plate (3); the connecting portion (31) is hingedly connected to a first end of the sealing cover (2) via a connecting rod (4); a stepping portion (32) is provided at a second end of the adjusting plate (3) and is disposed outside the sealing cover (2) and opposite to the sealing cover (2) for an animal to step on or move.

2. The animal feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The body (1) is provided with a second space (1c) located below the first space (1b); a second opening (5) is provided on a first side wall of the second space (1c); a first end of the adjustment plate (3) is placed in the second space (1c); a second end of the adjustment plate (3) extends out of the second space (1c) from the second opening (5); a guide hole (6) is provided on a second side wall of the second space (1c) adjacent to the first side wall; the connecting portion (31) is provided on an outer side wall of the first end of the adjustment plate (3); and a guide structure movably provided on the guide hole (6) is hinged between the connecting portion (31) and the connecting rod (4).

3. The animal feeder according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting portion (31) is protrudingly arranged on the outer side wall of the first end of the adjusting plate (3) to form the guiding structure.

4. The animal feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: A third opening (7) is provided on the side wall of the first space (1b) and is located between the sealing cover (2) and the second end of the adjustment plate (3). A side plate (8) is slidably provided on the third opening (7) for closing or opening the third opening (7).

5. The animal feeder according to claim 4, characterized in that: The top of the side plate (8) is provided with a notch (8a) located below the sealing cover (2).

6. The animal feeder according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that: Slide grooves (9) are provided on two opposite inner side walls of the first space (1b), and the side panels (8) are slidably mounted on the slide grooves (9).

7. The animal feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover (2) is arranged to be tilted downward from left to right.

8. The animal feeder according to claim 1 or 7, characterized in that: The adjustment plate (3) is arranged to tilt upward from left to right.

9. The animal feeder according to any one of claims 1 to 5 and 7, characterized in that: The main body (1) is provided with a mounting portion (10).

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