Enabling device for elephant

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of animal feeding, and provides an elephant enlarging and containing device which is installed on the ground and comprises a stand column, a foot rubbing base and an enlarging and containing part. The bottom of the stand column is inserted into the ground and connected with the ground, and the foot rubbing base is arranged on the periphery of the stand column in a sleeving mode and installed on the surface of the ground; the accommodating part is mounted at the top of the stand column and is rotationally connected with the top of the stand column; the accommodating part comprises a turntable for placing food, the turntable is rotationally connected with the upright post, and a through hole for the food to fall off is formed in the bottom of the accommodating part. According to the utility model, by designing the rotating food turntable and the through holes through which food can fall, continuous entertainment stimulation is provided for the elephant.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of animal breeding, and in particular relates to an elephant enrichment device. Background Art

[0002] In zoos or wildlife reserves, various enrichment devices are usually used to provide sufficient stimulation and entertainment to meet the physiological and psychological needs of elephants. However, existing enrichment devices are often complex in structure, difficult to install, and cannot meet the diverse needs of elephants. Therefore, it is necessary to design an enrichment device for elephants that is simple in structure, easy to install, and has multiple functions. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to overcome the problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide an elephant enrichment device.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve its technical problems is: an enrichment device for an elephant, installed on the ground, comprising: a column, a foot rubbing seat and an enrichment part; the bottom of the column is inserted into the ground and connected to the ground, the foot rubbing seat is sleeved on the periphery of the column, and the foot rubbing seat is installed on the ground surface; the enrichment part is installed on the top of the column and is rotatably connected to the top of the column; the enrichment part includes a turntable for placing food, the turntable is rotatably connected to the column, and the bottom is provided with a through hole for food to fall.

[0005] Its main working principle is that the column is inserted into the ground through its bottom to achieve a fixed connection with the ground, ensuring that the entire device is stably mounted on the ground to prevent the device from moving or tipping over when the elephant is playing or interacting. The foot rubbing seat is arranged on the periphery of the column and installed on the ground surface, providing a place for the elephant to rub its feet. Elephants can exercise their bodies and clean their skin by rubbing their feet. The enrichment part is installed on the top of the column and is rotatably connected to the top of the column, allowing the turntable to rotate freely on the column. The turntable is used to place food to provide food stimulation for the elephant. The through-hole design at the bottom of the turntable allows food to fall from the turntable, providing the elephant with the fun of finding food.

[0006] When the elephant interacts with the turntable, such as touching it with its trunk or body, the turntable will rotate on the pillar. As the turntable rotates, the food placed on the turntable will randomly fall from the through holes. The elephant needs to observe and judge where the food falls, and adjust its behavior to find and obtain food. This process not only provides elephants with an opportunity for physical exercise, but also satisfies their instinctive needs for exploration and foraging.

[0007] Through the above working principle, the elephant enrichment device of the utility model provides elephants with rich and diverse stimulation and entertainment methods, helps to meet their physiological and psychological needs, and improves their quality of life in zoos or wildlife reserves.

[0008] Preferably, a rotating shaft is provided on the top of the column, a rotating drum is provided at the center of the rotating disk, and the column and the rotating disk are connected to each other through the rotating shaft and the rotating drum;

[0009] A limiting block is arranged on the top of the rotating shaft, and the limiting block is pressed tightly against the edge of the rotating drum.

[0010] Preferably, the enrichment portion further comprises a guide groove, which is arranged below the through hole, one end of the guide groove is connected to the rotating drum, and the other end of the guide groove extends to the periphery of the rotating disk.

[0011] Preferably, the through holes are provided in a plurality of groups, and the plurality of groups of through holes are distributed along the circumference of the through holes;

[0012] The guide grooves are provided in a plurality of groups, and the plurality of groups of guide grooves are distributed along the circumference of the through holes. The number of groups of guide grooves corresponds to the number of groups of through holes, and each group of guide grooves corresponds to a group of through holes.

[0013] Preferably, the enrichment part further comprises a support bracket;

[0014] The support bracket includes a support ring and a support rod;

[0015] The support ring is sleeved on the periphery of the rotating drum, one end of the support rod is fixedly connected to the support ring, and the other end of the support rod is provided with a supporting portion, and the supporting portion supports the guide groove from below the guide groove.

[0016] As a preference, it further comprises a limiting rod;

[0017] A fixing ring is provided at the bottom of the column, and the limiting rod is inserted into the fixing ring and fixedly connected to the fixing ring;

[0018] When the upright column is installed and fixed, the limiting rod is buried in the ground.

[0019] Preferably, the footrest includes a plurality of rubber rings, the plurality of rubber rings are stacked and arranged, and the plurality of rubber rings are sleeved on the periphery of the column;

[0020] The outward side of the rubber ring is provided with a friction texture.

[0021] Preferably, the plurality of rubber rings are bound and fixed by ropes.

[0022] Preferably, it also includes a transverse bolt, which is arranged on the inner side of the foot-rubbing seat to tightly connect the foot-rubbing seat and the column.

[0023] Preferably, the diameter of the hole in the ground is larger than the diameter of the column, and after the bottom of the column is inserted into the ground and connected to the ground, the column can swing in the hole in the ground.

[0024] Preferably, it also includes a feeding device;

[0025] The feeding device comprises a main rod, a fixing ring, a lifting bucket, a secondary rod and a pull rope;

[0026] The main rod is a telescopic rod, and the maximum length of the main rod matches the length of the column; the fixing ring is arranged at the end of the main rod, and the handle of the bucket is fixedly connected to the upper end of the fixing ring;

[0027] One end of the auxiliary rod is arranged at the upper end of the fixing ring, and the other end of the auxiliary rod extends to the outside and is provided with a slider at the end; one end of the pull rope is connected to the bottom of the bucket, and the other end of the pull rope passes over the slider and extends to the bottom of the main rod.

[0028] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0029] The utility model provides continuous entertainment stimulation for elephants by designing a rotating food turntable and a through hole for dropping food. The elephants can observe, smell, touch, and even try to rotate the turntable with their noses or feet, thereby increasing their activity and curiosity and enriching their daily lives. Since food falls randomly from the through holes of the turntable, the elephants need to observe and judge the location where the food falls, and even need to adjust their behavior to find and obtain food. This process not only provides the elephants with an opportunity for physical exercise, but also enhances their cognitive ability and problem-solving ability.

[0030] At the same time, the design of the foot rubbing seat provides a natural behavioral place for elephants, allowing them to simulate the foot rubbing behavior in the natural environment, which helps to promote the natural behavior expression of elephants and maintain their health. By providing rich and diverse stimulation and entertainment, the enrichment device can reduce the boredom and anxiety of elephants, improve their quality of life in zoos or wildlife reserves, and thus improve their overall welfare level. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the utility model, the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0032] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the installation of the enrichment device in Example 1 of the elephant;

[0033] Figure 2 This is the overall schematic diagram of the enrichment device for the elephant;

[0034] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the explosion of the elephant's enrichment device;

[0035] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the installation of the enrichment device in Example 2 of the elephant;

[0036] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the installation of the enrichment device in Example 3 of the elephant;

[0037] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the feeding device shown.

[0038] 1. Column; 10. Rotating shaft; 11. Limit block; 12. Fixed ring; 2. Footrest; 20. Rubber ring; 3. Enrichment part; 30. Turntable; 31. Through hole; 32. Rotating drum; 33. Guide groove; 34. Support bracket; 340. Support ring; 341. Support rod; 342. Support part; 4. Limit rod; 5. Feeding device; 50. Main rod; 51. Fixed ring; 52. Bucket; 53. Auxiliary rod; 54. Pull rope; 55. Slider. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] In order to more clearly understand the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the utility model, the utility model is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments of the present application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. In the following description, many specific details are set forth in order to fully understand the utility model, and the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0040] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art of the present invention. The terms used herein in the specification of the present invention are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0041] Example 1

[0042] The purpose of this embodiment is to provide an enrichment device for an elephant, such as Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, an enrichment device for an elephant is installed on the ground, and includes a column 1, a footrest 2 and an enrichment part 3.

[0043] The bottom of the column 1 is inserted into the ground and connected to the ground to ensure that the column 1 can be installed stably. The foot rubbing seat 2 is sleeved on the periphery of the column 1, and the foot rubbing seat 2 is installed on the ground surface.

[0044] The enrichment part 3 is mounted on the top of the column 1 and is rotatably connected to the top of the column 1. The enrichment part 3 includes a turntable 30 for placing food, the turntable 30 is rotatably connected to the column 1, and a through hole 31 for food to fall is provided at the bottom of the turntable 30. Among them, a rotating shaft 10 is provided at the top of the column 1, and a rotating drum 32 is provided at the center of the turntable 30. The column 1 and the turntable 30 are connected to each other through the rotating shaft 10 and the rotating drum 32. The turntable 30 is used to place food and provide food stimulation for the elephant. The through hole 31 at the bottom of the turntable 30 is designed to allow food to fall from the turntable 30, providing the elephant with the fun of finding food. When the elephant interacts with the turntable 30, such as touching the turntable 30 with its nose or body, the turntable 30 will rotate on the column 1. As the turntable 30 rotates, the food placed on the turntable 30 will randomly fall from the through hole 31. The elephant needs to observe and judge the location where the food falls, and adjust its behavior to find and obtain food. This process not only provides elephants with an opportunity for physical exercise, but also satisfies their instinctive needs to explore and forage for food.

[0045] In some optional embodiments, a limit block 11 is provided on the top of the rotating shaft 10, and the limit block 11 is pressed tightly against the edge of the rotating drum 32 to prevent the rotating disk 30 from falling off during the rotation process.

[0046] In some optional embodiments, the enrichment portion 3 further includes a guide groove 33, which is disposed below the through hole 31, one end of the guide groove 33 is connected to the rotating drum 32, and the other end of the guide groove 33 extends to the periphery of the rotating disk 30. When the rotating disk 30 rotates, food falls from the through hole 31 into the guide groove 33, and slides along the guide groove 33 to the periphery of the rotating disk 30 for the elephant to eat.

[0047] In some optional implementations, in order to increase the stability and practicality of the device, multiple groups of through holes 31 are provided, and the multiple groups of through holes 31 are distributed along the circumference of the turntable 30; multiple groups of guide grooves 33 are also provided, and the multiple groups of guide grooves 33 are distributed along the circumference of the turntable 30, the number of groups of guide grooves 33 corresponds to the number of groups of through holes 31, and each group of guide grooves 33 corresponds to a group of through holes 31.

[0048] In some optional implementations, in order to further support the guide groove 33, the enrichment part 3 further includes a support bracket 34. The support bracket 34 includes a support ring 340 and a support rod 341. The support ring 340 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the rotating drum 32, one end of the support rod 341 is fixedly connected to the support ring 340, and the other end of the support rod 341 is provided with a supporting portion 342, and the supporting portion 342 supports the guide groove 33 from below the guide groove 33.

[0049] In some optional implementations, in terms of the installation and fixation of the column 1, the utility model further includes a limiting rod 4. A fixing ring 12 is provided at the bottom of the column 1, and the limiting rod 4 is inserted into the fixing ring 12 and fixedly connected to the fixing ring 12. When the column 1 is installed and fixed, the limiting rod 4 is buried in the ground to prevent the column 1 from deflecting during use, so as to increase the stability of the column 1.

[0050] In some optional implementations, the foot rubbing seat 2 is designed to include a plurality of rubber rings 20, which are stacked and sleeved on the periphery of the column 1. The rubber ring 20 is provided with a friction texture on one side facing outward to increase the friction between the foot rubbing seat 2 and the ground. The plurality of rubber rings 20 are tied and fixed by ropes to ensure their stability.

[0051] In order to further improve the connection stability between the foot rubbing seat 2 and the column 1, the utility model also includes a transverse bolt. The transverse bolt is arranged on the inner side of the foot rubbing seat 2 to tightly connect the foot rubbing seat 2 and the column 1, thereby reducing the position deviation or displacement of the foot rubbing seat 2 during use.

[0052] Example 2

[0053] The purpose of this embodiment is to provide an enrichment device for an elephant, such as Figure 4 As shown, an enrichment device for an elephant is installed on the ground, and includes a column 1, a footrest 2 and an enrichment part 3.

[0054] Compared with Example 1, the diameter of the hole in the ground of this embodiment is larger than the diameter of the column 1. After the bottom of the column 1 is inserted into the ground and connected to the ground, the column 1 can swing in the hole in the ground, thereby further improving the entertainment.

[0055] Example 3

[0056] The purpose of this embodiment is to provide an enrichment device for an elephant, such as Figure 5-Figure 6 As shown, an enrichment device for an elephant also includes a feeding device 5; the feeding device 5 includes a main rod 50, a fixing ring 51, a lifting bucket 52, a secondary rod 53 and a pull rope 54; the main rod 50 is a telescopic rod, and the maximum length of the main rod 50 matches the length of the column 1; the fixing ring 51 is arranged at the end of the main rod 50, and the handle of the lifting bucket 52 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the fixing ring 51; one end of the secondary rod 53 is arranged at the upper end of the fixing ring 51, and the other end of the secondary rod 53 extends to the outside and a slider is arranged at the end; one end of the pull rope 54 is connected to the bottom of the lifting bucket 52, and the other end of the pull rope 54 passes over the top of the slider and extends to the bottom of the main rod 50.

[0057] When feeding, first put the food into the lifting bucket 52, then pick up the main rod 50, and move the lifting bucket 52 to the top of the enrichment part 3. At this time, pull the pull rope 54 downward, one end of the pull rope 54 moves downward, driving the other end of the pull rope 54 to lift up, and then the bottom of the lifting bucket 52 is lifted up, and the food in the lifting bucket 52 can be poured out, which greatly improves the feeding efficiency.

[0058] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not constitute any form of limitation to the present invention. Therefore, any modification, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the technical solution of the present invention are still within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. An elephant enrichment device, mounted on the ground, characterized in that: include: Uprights, footrests and enrichment areas; The bottom of the column is inserted into the ground and connected to the ground, the foot-rubbing seat is sleeved on the periphery of the column, and the foot-rubbing seat is installed on the ground surface; The enrichment part is mounted on the top of the column and is rotatably connected to the top of the column; The enrichment part comprises a turntable for placing food, the turntable is rotatably connected to the column, and the bottom is provided with a through hole for food to fall.

2. The elephant enrichment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rotating shaft is arranged on the top of the column, a rotating drum is arranged at the center of the rotating disk, and the column and the rotating disk are connected to each other through the rotating shaft and the rotating drum; A limiting block is arranged on the top of the rotating shaft, and the limiting block is pressed tightly against the edge of the rotating drum.

3. The elephant enrichment device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The enrichment part further includes a guide groove, which is arranged below the through hole, one end of the guide groove is connected to the rotating drum, and the other end of the guide groove extends to the periphery of the rotating disk.

4. The elephant enrichment device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The through holes are provided in a plurality of groups, and the plurality of groups of through holes are distributed along the circumference of the through holes; The guide grooves are provided in a plurality of groups, and the plurality of groups of guide grooves are distributed along the circumference of the through holes. The number of groups of guide grooves corresponds to the number of groups of through holes, and each group of guide grooves corresponds to a group of through holes.

5. The elephant enrichment device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The enrichment part also includes a support bracket; The support bracket includes a support ring and a support rod; The support ring is sleeved on the periphery of the rotating drum, one end of the support rod is fixedly connected to the support ring, and the other end of the support rod is provided with a supporting portion, and the supporting portion supports the guide groove from below the guide groove.

6. The elephant enrichment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also included is a limit rod; A fixing ring is provided at the bottom of the column, and the limiting rod is inserted into the fixing ring and fixedly connected to the fixing ring; When the upright column is installed and fixed, the limiting rod is buried in the ground.

7. The elephant enrichment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The foot rubbing seat includes a plurality of rubber rings, the plurality of rubber rings are stacked and arranged, and the plurality of rubber rings are sleeved on the periphery of the column; The outward side of the rubber ring is provided with a friction texture.

8. The elephant enrichment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a transverse bolt, which is arranged on the inner side of the foot-rubbing seat to tightly connect the foot-rubbing seat and the column.

9. The elephant enrichment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diameter of the hole in the ground is larger than the diameter of the column. After the bottom of the column is inserted into the ground and connected to the ground, the column can swing in the hole in the ground.

10. The elephant enrichment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes a feeding device; The feeding device comprises a main rod, a fixing ring, a lifting bucket, a secondary rod and a pull rope; The main rod is a telescopic rod, and the maximum length of the main rod matches the length of the column; the fixing ring is arranged at the end of the main rod, and the handle of the bucket is fixedly connected to the upper end of the fixing ring; One end of the auxiliary rod is arranged at the upper end of the fixing ring, and the other end of the auxiliary rod extends to the outside and is provided with a slider at the end; one end of the pull rope is connected to the bottom of the bucket, and the other end of the pull rope passes over the slider and extends to the bottom of the main rod.

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