High-altitude bench device for high-grade primate abundance

By designing multi-level high-altitude perch and automated feeding systems, the problem that existing perch cannot meet the activity needs of primates at a height is solved, and the animal's activity area and welfare level are improved.

CN222941494UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-06SHANGHAI WILD ANIMAL YUAN DEV CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422012877.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-19
Publication Date
2025-06-06
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-19

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Technical Problem

The existing zoo has a low height and simple structure and function, which cannot fully simulate the living environment in the wild, resulting in a low level of animal welfare. Especially primates like to live in trees and rarely move on the ground.

Method used

A high-altitude perch device for abundance of advanced primates is designed, including multiple perch racks, walking rope pieces and feeding devices. The perch stand is set at a high altitude and is connected by walking rope pieces to provide multi-layered activity space; the feeding device realizes automatic feeding through the rotating mechanism and the feeding rope piece to increase the amount of animal movement.

Benefits of technology

By setting up high-altitude perch and feeding devices, the need for primates to rest and move at high places is met, the probability of abnormal behavior is reduced, and the area and welfare level of animals are improved.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of zoo facilities, and provides a high-altitude habitat device for high-grade primate abundance, which comprises a habitat frame, a walking rope piece and a feeding device, the inhabiting frame comprises an inhabiting table and a support, the inhabiting table is arranged on the support, and a feeding opening is formed in the inhabiting table; the feeding device comprises a rotating mechanism, a feeding rope piece and a feeding basket, and the driving end of the rotating mechanism acts on the feeding basket through the feeding rope piece to move relative to the feeding opening. The structure of an existing habitat table is optimized, the feeding device can feed and feed animals according to the positions of the animals on the habitat table and the positions of the walking rope pieces, and the feeding operation of the animals is facilitated.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of zoo facilities, and in particular relates to a high-altitude perch device for enrichment of advanced primates. Background Art

[0002] Traditional zoos have some perches for animals to rest and sleep in their animal houses or activity areas. The existing perches are generally high platforms with a hollow middle made of bricks, with a wooden board or multiple logs placed in the middle for animals to rest. The current perches are relatively low in height, with simple structures and functions, and cannot fully simulate the living environment in the wild. The animal welfare level is low. For example, orangutans like to live in trees and rarely move on the ground. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a high-altitude perch device for enrichment of advanced primates.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve its technical problems is:

[0005] A high-altitude perch device for enrichment of advanced primates, comprising a perch frame, a walking rope member and a feeding device;

[0006] The number of the perches is more than two, and the walking rope member is used to connect adjacent perches;

[0007] The perch frame comprises a perch platform and a bracket, wherein the perch platform is arranged on the bracket, and the perch platform is provided with a feeding port;

[0008] The feeding device comprises a rotating mechanism, a feeding rope and a feeding basket, wherein the driving end of the rotating mechanism acts on the feeding basket to move relative to the feeding opening through the feeding rope.

[0009] The walking rope member comprises an upper walking rope member and a lower walking rope member which are arranged up and down. The number of the upper walking rope member is one, and the number of the lower walking rope members is more than two.

[0010] Specifically, the rotating mechanism includes a fixed seat, a rotating driving device, a first rotating rod, a second rotating rod, a third rotating rod, a first linkage rod, a second linkage member and a rotating adjusting member;

[0011] The fixing seat is arranged on the bracket, the rotation driving device is fixed to the fixing seat, the driving end of the rotation driving device is connected to the first rotation rod, the first linkage rod is respectively hinged to the first rotation rod and the second rotation rod, the second linkage member is rotationally matched with the fixing seat, the two ends of the second linkage member are connected to the second rotation rod and the third rotation rod, one end of the third rotation rod is connected to the rotation adjusting member, and one end of the rotation adjusting member is rotationally matched with the fixing seat;

[0012] The rotation adjustment member is connected to the feeding rope member.

[0013] Specifically, the fixing seat is an L-shaped structure, including a first fixing seat and a second fixing seat, the rotation drive device is arranged on the first fixing seat, the second linkage member is rotationally matched with the first fixing seat, and the rotation adjustment member is rotationally matched with the second fixing seat.

[0014] Specifically, the rotation driving device is a rotating motor, a reducer is provided at the output end of the rotating motor, and the output end of the reducer is connected to the first rotating rod.

[0015] Specifically, the rotating adjustment member includes a rotating gripper, a rotating connecting rod and a rotating adjustment seat. The rotating adjustment seat is rotatably matched with the second fixed seat. The rotating connecting rod connects the rotating adjustment seat and the rotating gripper respectively. The rotating gripper is hinged to one end of the third rotating rod, and the rotating gripper is connected to the feeding rope member.

[0016] Specifically, a guide wheel matched with the feeding rope member is provided at the bottom of the perch.

[0017] Specifically, a grid plate is provided on the feeding port.

[0018] Specifically, the perch is provided with a water spray device, a temperature sensor and a controller, and the controller is electrically connected to the water spray device and the temperature sensor respectively.

[0019] Specifically, the bracket is provided with a guide rail, the guide rail is provided with a slidably matched lifting support rod, and one end of the lifting support rod is connected to the bottom of the feeding basket.

[0020] Specifically, the guide rail includes a guide rail seat, a guide groove is provided on the guide rail seat, a guide rail body and a slider are provided in the guide groove, a pulley is provided on the slider for slidingly cooperating with the guide rail body, and the slider is connected to a lifting support rod.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model include:

[0022] The high-altitude perch device for enrichment of advanced primates of the present application has been structurally optimized for existing perches. Setting the perches at high altitudes can meet the needs of some animals who like to stay in high places for rest and activities, show more natural behaviors, and reduce the probability of abnormal behaviors. The perches built outside the exhibition area can also greatly increase the activity area of ​​the animals. The feeding device provided can carry out behavioral training for the animals, prompting them to increase their activity level, show more natural behaviors, and reduce the probability of abnormal behaviors. The water spraying device on the perch can also cool the surrounding area, thereby improving animal welfare. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] 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.

[0024] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0025] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the rotating mechanism of the utility model.

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the arrangement of the walking rope member of the utility model.

[0027] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the perch platform of the present utility model.

[0028] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the lifting mechanism of the utility model when viewed from the front.

[0029] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the lifting mechanism of the utility model when viewed from above.

[0030] in:

[0031] 1- perch frame, 101- perch platform, 102- bracket, 103- feeding port, 104- guide wheel, 105- grid plate;

[0032] 21-upper walking rope member, 22-lower walking rope member;

[0033] 3-rotation mechanism, 301-fixed seat, 302-rotation driving device, 303-first rotation rod, 304-second rotation rod, 305-third rotation rod, 306-first linkage rod, 307-second linkage member, 308-rotation adjustment member, 3081-rotation gripper, 3082-rotation connecting rod, 3083-rotation adjustment seat;

[0034] 4-lifting mechanism, 401-guide rail seat, 402-lifting support rod, 403-guide rail body, 404-slider, 405-pulley;

[0035] 5-Feeding rope;

[0036] 6-Feeding basket;

[0037] 7- Protective housing. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] 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.

[0039] 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.

[0040] Example:

[0041] like Figure 1-6 As shown, in this embodiment, a high-altitude perch device for enrichment of advanced primates is provided, including a perch frame 1, a walking rope member and a feeding device;

[0042] The number of perches 1 is more than two, and the walking rope member is used to connect adjacent perches 1;

[0043] The specific walking rope member includes an upper walking rope member 21 and a lower walking rope member 22 which are arranged up and down.

[0044] The perch frame 1 includes a perch platform 101 and a bracket 102, the perch platform 101 is arranged on the bracket 102, and the perch platform 101 is provided with a feeding port 103; specifically, the number of the upper walking rope member 21 of this embodiment is one, and the number of the lower walking rope member 22 is three and they are arranged in parallel, which can be referred to Figure 3The upper walking rope member 21 is connected to the bracket 102, and the lower walking rope member 22 is connected to the perch 101. When the gorilla moves between the perches 101, it can step on the lower walking rope member 22 and hold the upper walking rope member 21 to move. At the same time, a plurality of connecting and fixing seats connected to the upper walking rope member 21 can be provided in the length direction of the bracket 102, so as to facilitate the adjustment of the distance between the upper walking rope member 21 and the lower walking rope member 22 to meet the needs of animals of different heights.

[0045] The feeding device includes a rotating mechanism 3, a feeding rope 5 and a feeding basket 6. The driving end of the rotating mechanism 3 acts on the feeding basket 6 to move relative to the feeding port 103 through the feeding rope 5.

[0046] The high-altitude perch device for enrichment of advanced primates in this embodiment has been structurally optimized for existing perches. Setting the perches at high altitudes can meet the needs of some animals who like to stay in high places for rest and activities, show more natural behaviors, and reduce the probability of abnormal behaviors. The perches built outside the exhibition area can also greatly increase the activity area of ​​the animals. The feeding device provided can carry out behavioral training for the animals, prompting them to increase their activity level, show more natural behaviors, and reduce the probability of abnormal behaviors.

[0047] In this embodiment, the structure of the rotating mechanism 3 is as follows:

[0048] The rotating mechanism 3 includes a fixed seat 301, a rotating driving device 302, a first rotating rod 303, a second rotating rod 304, a third rotating rod 305, a first linkage rod 306, a second linkage member 307 and a rotating adjusting member 308;

[0049] The fixed seat 301 is arranged on the bracket 102, and the rotation driving device 302 is fixed to the fixed seat 301. The driving end of the rotation driving device 302 is connected to the first rotation rod 303, and the first linkage rod 306 is respectively hinged to the first rotation rod 303 and the second rotation rod 304. The second linkage member 307 is rotationally matched with the fixed seat 301. The two ends of the second linkage member 307 are connected to the second rotation rod 304 and the third rotation rod 305. One end of the third rotation rod 305 is connected to the rotation adjustment member 308, and one end of the rotation adjustment member 308 is rotationally matched with the fixed seat 301.

[0050] The rotating adjustment member 308 is connected to the feeding rope member 5 .

[0051] Specifically, the fixing seat 301 is an L-shaped structure, including a first fixing seat 301 and a second fixing seat 301 , the rotation drive device 302 is arranged on the first fixing seat 301 , the second linkage member 307 is rotationally matched with the first fixing seat 301 , and the rotation adjustment member 308 is rotationally matched with the second fixing seat 301 .

[0052] Specifically, the rotation driving device 302 is a rotation motor, and a reducer is provided at the output end of the rotation motor. The output end of the reducer is connected to the first rotation rod 303 .

[0053] Specifically, the rotating adjustment member 308 includes a rotating gripper 3081, a rotating connecting rod 3082 and a rotating adjustment seat 3083. The rotating adjustment seat 3083 is rotatably matched with the second fixed seat 301. The rotating connecting rod 3082 connects the rotating adjustment seat 3083 and the rotating gripper 3081 respectively. The rotating gripper 3081 is hinged to one end of the third rotating rod 305, and the rotating gripper 3081 is connected to the feeding rope member 5.

[0054] By rotating the motor to act on the first rotating rod 303 to rotate, the second rotating rod 304, the third rotating rod 305, the first linkage rod 306, and the second linkage member 307 are connected and linked to each other, and the rotating adjustment member 308 can be acted on to realize rotation. One end of the rotating adjustment member 308 is connected to the feeding rope member 5 to make the feeding rope member 5 drive the feeding basket 6 to move relative to the feeding port 103. In this way, the operator can place food on the feeding basket 6 below the perch 101, and then move the feeding basket 6 to a position close to the feeding port 103, so that the animals on the perch 101 can be fed directly at the feeding port 103. After the feeding is completed, the feeding basket 6 can be moved away from the feeding port 103 through the rotating mechanism 3. This operation is convenient and quick. The moving position of the feeding basket 6 is automatically operated by the rotating motor. At the same time, the rotating drive device 302 of this embodiment can also be a rotating wheel, and the rotating wheel is provided with an operating handle. The output end of the rotating wheel is connected to the first rotating rod 303, so that manual operation can be performed.

[0055] The bottom of the perch 101 of the present embodiment is provided with a guide wheel 104 that cooperates with the feeding rope member 5. The guide wheel 104 is located close to the feeding port 103, which facilitates the feeding rope member 5 to move more smoothly relative to the feeding port 103. At the same time, the above structure can ensure that the feeding rope member 5 is below the feeding basket 6 to prevent animals from interfering with the feeding rope member, and further ensure that the feeding rope member 5 moves more smoothly relative to the feeding port 103.

[0056] The present embodiment also includes a lifting mechanism 4, which includes a guide rail, which includes a guide rail seat 401 arranged on the bracket 102, a guide groove is provided on the guide rail seat 401, a guide rail body 403 and a slider 404 are provided in the guide groove, a pulley 405 slidingly matched with the guide rail body 403 is provided on the slider 404, the slider 404 is connected to the lifting support rod 402, and one end of the lifting support rod 402 is connected to the bottom of the feeding basket 6. The above structure can ensure the stability of the feeding basket 6 in moving relative to the feeding port 103. At the same time, the lifting structure set up can make the feeding rope member 5 away from the feeding port 103 to prevent animals from interfering with the feeding rope member.

[0057] In this embodiment, a mesh plate 105 is provided on the feeding opening 103 , and the mesh plate 105 can prevent animals from entering the feeding basket 6 through the feeding opening 103 , thereby protecting the feeding basket 6 .

[0058] The traction mechanism 4 is arranged at the walking rope part and can slide on the walking rope part. After the feeding basket 6 is pulled close to the walking rope part by the feeding rope part 5, the feeding basket 6 can be caused to slide at the walking rope part, and the feeding basket 6 can be moved to the animal position at the walking rope part for feeding and feeding.

[0059] The perch 101 of this embodiment is provided with a water spray device, a temperature sensor and a controller, and the controller is electrically connected to the water spray device and the temperature sensor respectively. The temperature sensor senses the real-time temperature, and if the temperature is too high, the water spray device is turned on to spray and cool down and supply water, thereby improving animal welfare.

[0060] In this embodiment, see Figure 1 Two perches are provided, one of which is placed outside the exhibition area. A feeding device is provided on the perch. At the same time, a protective shell 7 is provided on the perch to cover the feeding rope member 5, so as to protect the feeding device. The staff can feed food through the feeding device outside the exhibition area. Another perch is placed outside the exhibition area. An extension device is provided on the perch. The extension device is connected to a high wall outdoors to achieve an enrichment effect. Feeding can also be done at a high place, such as a roller transmission rope device. The other end of the roller transmission rope device can be connected to a wall at a high platform inside or outside the exhibition area. The transmission rope of the roller transmission rope device can also be used to deliver food at a high place.

[0061] 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. A high altitude perch device for enrichment of higher primates, characterized in that: include: Perches, walking ropes and feeding devices; The number of the perches is more than two, and the walking rope member is used to connect adjacent perches; The perch frame comprises a perch platform and a bracket, wherein the perch platform is arranged on the bracket, and the perch platform is provided with a feeding port; The feeding device comprises a rotating mechanism, a feeding rope and a feeding basket, wherein the driving end of the rotating mechanism acts on the feeding basket to move relative to the feeding opening through the feeding rope. The walking rope member comprises an upper walking rope member and a lower walking rope member which are arranged up and down. The number of the upper walking rope member is one, and the number of the lower walking rope members is more than two.

2. The high altitude perch device for enrichment of higher primates according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating mechanism comprises a fixed seat, a rotating driving device, a first rotating rod, a second rotating rod, a third rotating rod, a first linkage rod, a second linkage member and a rotating adjusting member; The fixing seat is arranged on the bracket, the rotation driving device is fixed to the fixing seat, the driving end of the rotation driving device is connected to the first rotation rod, the first linkage rod is respectively hinged to the first rotation rod and the second rotation rod, the second linkage member is rotationally matched with the fixing seat, the two ends of the second linkage member are connected to the second rotation rod and the third rotation rod, one end of the third rotation rod is connected to the rotation adjusting member, and one end of the rotation adjusting member is rotationally matched with the fixing seat; The rotation adjustment member is connected to the feeding rope member.

3. The high altitude perch device for enrichment of higher primates according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fixing seat is an L-shaped structure, including a first fixing seat and a second fixing seat, the rotation drive device is arranged on the first fixing seat, the second linkage member is rotationally matched with the first fixing seat, and the rotation adjustment member is rotationally matched with the second fixing seat.

4. The high-altitude perch device for enrichment of higher primates according to claim 3, characterized in that: The rotation driving device is a rotation motor, and a reducer is provided at the output end of the rotation motor. The output end of the reducer is connected to the first rotation rod.

5. The high altitude perch device for enrichment of higher primates according to claim 3, characterized in that: The rotating adjustment member includes a rotating gripper, a rotating connecting rod and a rotating adjustment seat. The rotating adjustment seat is rotatably matched with the second fixed seat. The rotating connecting rod connects the rotating adjustment seat and the rotating gripper respectively. The rotating gripper is hinged to one end of the third rotating rod, and the rotating gripper is connected to the feeding rope member.

6. The high-altitude perch device for enrichment of higher primates according to claim 1, characterized in that: A guide wheel matched with the feeding rope member is arranged at the bottom of the perch.

7. The high-altitude perch device for enrichment of higher primates according to claim 1, characterized in that: A grid plate is provided on the feeding port.

8. The high altitude perch device for enrichment of higher primates according to claim 1, characterized in that: The perch is provided with a water spray device, a temperature sensor and a controller, and the controller is electrically connected with the water spray device and the temperature sensor respectively.

9. The high altitude perch device for enrichment of higher primates according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bracket is provided with a guide rail, and the guide rail is provided with a slidingly matched lifting support rod, and one end of the lifting support rod is connected to the bottom of the feeding basket.

10. The high altitude perch device for enrichment of higher primates according to claim 9, characterized in that: The guide rail comprises a guide rail seat, a guide groove is arranged on the guide rail seat, a guide rail body and a sliding block are arranged in the guide groove, a pulley which is slidably matched with the guide rail body is arranged on the sliding block, and the sliding block is connected with the lifting support rod.