Outdoor garden animal residence

By designing a spliced upper and lower shell structure and an outdoor garden animal residence with in and out passages, the problem of lack of shelter in outdoor gardens is solved, providing a stable, sealed and highly adaptable living space to protect urban biodiversity.

CN223080759UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-11FUZHOU CONSTR DESIGN INST
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Application Number
CN202422145623.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-02
Publication Date
2025-07-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-02

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Technical Problem

The lack of shelter for small mammals in outdoor gardens has led to a decline in urban biodiversity and destruction of ecological balance.

Method used

An outdoor garden animal residence with a living cavity formed by splicing the upper shell and the lower shell is designed, with inlet and exit passages, and the sealing is enhanced by plug grooves and plug strips. It adopts a hemispherical structure and drainage hole design to improve stability and drainage performance.

Benefits of technology

It provides small mammals with shelter from wind and rain, protects and restores urban biodiversity, enhances structural stability and seals of residences, prevents water accumulation, and adapts to the inlet and exit habits of different animals.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to an outdoor garden animal residence, and relates to the technical field of animal residences, the outdoor garden animal residence comprises a residence body, the residence body is composed of an upper shell and a lower shell which are spliced and fixed, the upper shell and the lower shell form a residence cavity and an access channel communicated with the residence cavity, the residence shielding wind and rain is provided for urban wild animals, and protection and recovery of urban biodiversity are facilitated; the urban life quality is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of outdoor gardens, and particularly to an outdoor garden animal residence. Background Art

[0002] Rapid urbanization and human activities have led to a decline in urban biodiversity and the destruction of ecological balance. In order to protect and restore urban biodiversity and improve the quality of urban life, China is currently carrying out urban ecological improvement actions consciously.

[0003] Currently in outdoor gardens, there are often some urban wild animals. Urban wild animals refer to those animals that live in the urban environment but have not been domesticated, such as species in the Erinaceidae, Mustelidae, Leporidae, Muridae, Felidae, and Nyctereutes procyonoides which represents the small Canidae.

[0004] Due to the sensitivity of small mammals to environmental changes, rapid urbanization and human activities have greatly compressed the living space of animals, affecting their population numbers and community structures, resulting in a decline in urban biodiversity and the destruction of ecological balance. In existing outdoor gardens, there is a lack of residences for animals to shelter from wind and rain. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to improve the living space of small animals, this application provides an outdoor garden animal residence.

[0006] This application provides an outdoor garden animal residence, adopting the following technical solutions:

[0007] An outdoor garden animal residence includes a living body, and the living body includes an upper shell and a lower shell that are spliced and fixed. The upper shell and the lower shell form a living cavity and an access passage communicating with the living cavity.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solutions, a living environment that shelters from wind and rain is provided for small mammals, which helps to protect and restore urban biodiversity.

[0009] Optionally, the living body further includes a storage tray and a connecting member, and the storage tray is fixedly installed on the upper shell through the connecting member.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solutions, the functionality of the living body is increased, a position for storing food is provided for animals, which is conducive to attracting animals to move in. Or plant green plants on the storage tray to make the living body better integrate into the environment.

[0011] Optionally, the connecting member includes a threaded seat and a bolt that is threadedly connected to the threaded seat. Through holes for the bolt to pass through are respectively opened in the middle parts of the upper shell and the storage tray.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the fixing of the storage tray is made more stable and reliable, and at the same time, it is convenient to disassemble.

[0013] Optionally, both the lower housing and the upper housing are in a hemispherical structure, and the bottom surface of the storage tray is in an arc structure that fits the upper housing.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, a larger living space is provided, and at the same time, the structural strength is enhanced, enabling the residence to better resist the influence of the external environment.

[0015] Optionally, a drain hole is provided in the middle of the lower housing.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the accumulated water in the living cavity is effectively discharged, preventing the deterioration of the internal environment caused by the accumulated water.

[0017] Optionally, a plug-in groove is provided on the splicing side of the upper housing, and a plug-in strip adapted to the plug-in groove protrudes from the splicing side of the lower housing.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the tightness of the splicing of the upper housing and the lower housing is improved, and the overall sealing performance and stability are enhanced.

[0019] Optionally, a sealing strip is installed in the plug-in groove.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the sealing performance of the splicing part is further enhanced, preventing rainwater from entering the living cavity.

[0021] Optionally, the number of the access channels is at least two, and the horizontal height of the access channels is higher than that of the lower housing.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, it adapts to the sizes and movement habits of different animals, and at the same time increases the ventilation of the residence.

[0023] Optionally, the dwelling body further includes a hoop, and the hoop is tightly held on the outer peripheral side of the access channel.

[0024] By adopting the above technical solution, the stability of the access channel is ensured, providing a safer access for animals.

[0025] In summary, the present application includes at least one of the following beneficial effects:

[0026] 1. Since the present invention adopts a structure in which the upper housing and the lower housing are spliced and fixed, a living cavity and an access channel are formed, providing a shelter for urban wild animals, which is beneficial to protecting and restoring urban biodiversity.

[0027] 2. In the present invention, it is preferably to adopt an upper housing and a lower housing with a hemispherical structure, and a storage tray that fits the arc structure, making the residence more stable and having good drainage performance. At the same time, since the horizontal height of the access passage is higher than the bottom of the lower housing, it effectively prevents rainwater from flowing back, ensuring the dryness and comfort inside the residence. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the dwelling body;

[0029] Figure 2 is an exploded view of the dwelling body;

[0030] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram showing the structure of the hoop;

[0031] Figure 4 is an exploded view showing the structure of the connecting member;

[0032] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram showing the connection structure of adjacent dwelling bodies.

[0033] 1. Dwelling body; 11. Upper housing; 111. Insertion groove; 12. Lower housing; 121. Insertion strip; 122. Drainage hole; 13. Living cavity; 14. Access passage; 15. Hoop; 16. Storage tray; 17. Connecting member; 171. Threaded seat; 172. Bolt;

[0034] 2. Sealing strip. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0035] The following further describes the present application in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0036] Refer to Figure 1 , an outdoor garden animal residence is disclosed in an embodiment of the present application, including a dwelling body 1, and the dwelling body 1 includes an upper housing 11 and a lower housing 12 that are spliced and fixed. A living cavity 13 is formed between the upper housing 11 and the lower housing 12 through a tight fit, and an access passage 14 that communicates with the living cavity 13. The living cavity 13 provides enough space for animals to rest and take shelter, while the access passage 14 facilitates the entry and exit of animals.

[0037] Refer to Figure 2 , in order to prevent rainwater from flowing in through the gap between the upper housing 11 and the lower housing 12, an insertion groove 111 is provided on the splicing side of the upper housing 11, and an insertion strip 121 that is adapted to the insertion groove 111 protrudes on the splicing side of the lower housing 12. This insertion structure not only facilitates the splicing of the upper housing 11 and the lower housing 12, but also enhances the sealing performance of the residence.

[0038] To further improve the sealing performance of the dwelling, a sealing strip 2 is installed in the insertion groove 111. The sealing strip 2 can effectively fill the gap between the insertion groove 111 and the insertion strip 121, preventing wind and rain from seeping into the living cavity 13 through the gap. The sealing strip 2 is made of a sealing material such as rubber, and the material of the sealing strip 2 is not limited in this embodiment.

[0039] Both the lower housing 12 and the upper housing 11 are in a hemispherical structure. A drain hole 122 is provided in the middle of the lower housing 12, and the drain hole 122 facilitates the drainage of the accumulated water in the lower housing 12. At the same time, the horizontal height of the access passage 14 is higher than the bottom of the lower housing 12. When the dwelling body 1 is installed on the ground, this enables the access passage 14 to be suspended above the ground, ensuring that small animals can enter and exit while reducing the entry of ground moisture and rainwater into the interior of the dwelling.

[0040] Refer to Figure 3 , the number of the access passages 14 is at least two, and multiple access passages 14 are evenly distributed around the dwelling body 1 at equal intervals. In this embodiment, the number of the access passages 14 is three, but the number of the access passages 14 is not limited in this embodiment. Multiple access passages 14 can ensure the ventilation of the living cavity 13.

[0041] At the same time, during the actual use process, multiple dwelling bodies 1 can be connected through the access passages 14 to form an association, increasing the area of the small animal dwelling. Refer to Figure 5 , for the access passages 14 of the connected dwelling bodies 1, a sleeve pipe can be used to connect the two access passages 14 by means of interference fit.

[0042] Refer to Figure 3 , the dwelling body 1 further includes a hoop 15, and the hoop 15 is tightly held on the outer peripheral side of each access passage 14. The addition of the hoop 15 enhances the structural stability of the access passage 14. In other embodiments, the upper housing 11 and the lower housing 12 of the dwelling body 1 can also be fixed together by means of glue bonding.

[0043] Refer to Figure 4 , the dwelling body 1 further includes a storage tray 16 and a connecting member 17. The storage tray 16 is installed on the upper end face of the upper housing 11 and is fixed by the connecting member 17. Specifically, the connecting member 17 includes a threaded seat 171 and a bolt 172. The bottom surface of the storage tray 16 has an arc structure that fits the surface of the upper housing 11. Through holes are provided in the middle of both the storage tray 16 and the upper housing 11. The bolt 172 passes through the through holes of the storage tray 16 and the upper housing 11, and then is threadedly connected and fixed to the threaded seat 171 that abuts inside the upper housing 11. The nut part of the bolt 172 adopts a rubber head structure to improve the waterproof effect.

[0044] The above are all preferred embodiments of the present application, and the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereby. Therefore, all equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, and principle of the present application shall be covered within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An outdoor garden animal residence, characterized in that: It includes a living body (1), and the living body (1) includes an upper shell (11) and a lower shell (12) that are spliced and fixed. The upper shell (11) and the lower shell (12) form a living cavity (13) and an access passage (14) that communicates with the living cavity (13).

2. The outdoor garden animal residence according to claim 1, characterized in that: The living body (1) further includes a storage tray (16) and a connecting member (17). The storage tray (16) is fixedly installed on the upper shell (11) through the connecting member (17).

3. The outdoor garden animal residence according to claim 2, wherein: The connecting member (17) includes a threaded seat (171) and a bolt (172) that is threadedly connected to the threaded seat (171). Through holes for the bolt (172) to pass through are respectively formed in the middle parts of the upper shell (11) and the storage tray (16).

4. An outdoor garden animal residence according to claim 3, characterized in that: Both the lower shell (12) and the upper shell (11) are in a hemispherical structure, and the bottom surface of the storage tray (16) is in an arc structure that fits the upper shell (11).

5. An outdoor garden animal residence according to claim 1, characterized in that: A drain hole (122) is formed in the middle of the lower shell (12).

6. The outdoor garden animal residence according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plug-in groove (111) is formed on the splicing side of the upper shell (11), and a plug-in strip (121) that is adapted to the plug-in groove (111) protrudes on the splicing side of the lower shell (12).

7. An outdoor garden animal residence according to claim 6, characterized in that: A sealing strip (2) is installed in the plug-in groove (111).

8. An outdoor garden animal residence according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the access passages (14) is at least two, and the horizontal height of the access passages (14) is higher than that of the lower shell (12).

9. An outdoor garden animal residence according to claim 1, characterized in that: The living body (1) further includes a hoop (15), and the hoop (15) is tightly held on the outer peripheral side of the access passage (14).