Bird feeder capable of preventing food stealing
The bird feeder incorporates a spring-loaded shutter and collapsible design to deter animal theft while ensuring bird access, enhancing usability and reducing costs with solar lighting.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422406519.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-30
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-15
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-30
AI Technical Summary
The existing bird feeders lack the anti-food stealing function, which causes small animals such as squirrels to eat bird food, affecting the feeding effect of wild birds.
A bird feeder with anti-stealing food is designed, adopting a shaking member and a cushion member structure. The shaking member shaking up and down through the cushion member to block the feeding port, preventing animals from climbing, and providing downward tension through the spring and connector. Combining the detachable shell and solar luminous mechanism, the anti-stealing food and night lighting functions are realized.
Effectively prevent small animals such as squirrels from stealing food, ensuring that wild birds can eat normally, with simple structure and low cost, and night lighting and decoration functions, making it easy to transport and replace bird food.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of bird feeders, in particular to an anti-theft bird feeder. Background Art
[0002] A bird feeder is an automatic feeding tool designed specifically for birds. It is usually used to feed wild birds in outdoor environments such as parks and gardens. It can help people provide food for birds more conveniently and also increase the interaction between humans and nature. Such bird feeders have a relatively simple structure and usually consist of a storage tube for placing bird food, a hook for hanging the storage tube on a tree, and a tray for birds to stand on. However, existing bird feeders usually do not have an anti-theft function, and small animals such as squirrels often come to steal the bird food in the feeder, resulting in birds not being able to eat the food. Some manufacturers also set up motors, sensors, and speakers to drive away squirrels, but the cost is relatively high and the driving effect is poor. Summary of the Utility Model
[0003] Therefore, in view of the above problems, the utility model proposes an anti-theft bird feeder, which solves the technical problem that existing bird feeders do not have an anti-theft function.
[0004] To achieve the above object, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:
[0005] An anti-theft bird feeder includes a housing, a top cover provided at the top of the housing, a chassis provided at the bottom of the housing, and a suspension member connected to the top cover or the housing. At least one feeding port is provided at the bottom of the housing. A buffer member is provided on the top cover, the chassis or the housing. The other end of the buffer member is connected to a shaking member. The shaking member is sleeved on the outer surface of the housing. The shaking member can shake or slide up and down along the housing through the buffer member. When the shaking member moves downward, it can block the feeding port, and the shaking member can prevent animals from climbing down along its outer surface.
[0006] Furthermore:
[0007] The buffer member includes at least two springs. One end of the spring is connected to the top cover, and the other end of the spring is connected to the shaking member. The shaking member can move downward to abut against the chassis.
[0008] At least two connecting members are connected to the shaking member. The other ends of the connecting members are commonly connected to a standing frame. The up and down movement of the shaking member drives the up and down movement of the standing frame.
[0009] The standing frame includes a first ring provided at the edge of the chassis and a second ring connected to the first ring through a plurality of support rods. One end of the connecting member is connected to the support rod.
[0010] The connecting member is a chain.
[0011] The housing includes at least two storage housings. The upper storage housing is slidably sleeved on the lower storage housing. Both the upper and lower ends of the storage housing are provided with openings. The lower storage housing can extend into the upper storage housing to realize the contraction of the housing. When the adjacent two storage housings are fully expanded, the ends of the adjacent two storage housings are mutually clamped by the clamping parts.
[0012] The storage housing is of a cylindrical structure, and the outer surface of the storage housing is in a grid structure.
[0013] Two connecting rings are provided at the top of the housing. Two through holes are provided on the top cover. The connecting rings extend out of the through holes. The hooks at both ends of the suspension member respectively hook the two connecting rings to realize the detachable connection between the housing and the top cover.
[0014] A solar lighting mechanism is provided on the top cover, the chassis or the housing. The solar lighting mechanism includes a solar panel, a photovoltaic controller, a storage battery, a microcontroller, an LED lamp, and a switch. The microcontroller is respectively connected to the photovoltaic controller, the storage battery, the LED lamp, and the switch. The photovoltaic controller is respectively connected to the solar panel and the storage battery.
[0015] An arc-shaped convex part is provided at the center of the suspension member. A plurality of drain holes are provided on the chassis.
[0016] By adopting the foregoing technical solutions, the beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows:
[0017] The utility model is provided with a shaking member and a buffer member. When a squirrel crawls along the housing to the shaking member, the shaking member will move downward under the action of the buffer member until it blocks the feeding port. The squirrel cannot approach the feeding port and cannot crawl onto the chassis, which can effectively prevent the squirrel from stealing food. After the squirrel leaves, the shaking member moves upward and no longer blocks the feeding port, and the bird can then eat. At the same time, when the shaking member shakes, the squirrel will be frightened and dare not move forward any further. The structure is simple and the cost is low, which is suitable for popularization and use; further, the spring extends under the action of gravity, so that the shaking member moves downward, which has a good effect of preventing food stealing; further, the connecting member and the standing frame have a downward pulling force on the shaking member, and a squirrel with a smaller weight will also cause the shaking member to move downward. The connecting member can also prevent the shaking member from shaking greatly due to the wind and scaring away the birds; further, the housing can be contracted, which is convenient for storage and transportation, and saves packaging and transportation costs; further, the birds can also peck the bird food through the mesh holes on the housing, allowing more birds to eat at the same time; further, the solar lighting mechanism has a night lighting function, can attract birds to come to eat at night, and also has the function of a night decorative lamp; further, the housing and the top cover are detachably connected, which is convenient for loading new bird food; further, the convex part in the center of the suspension member is stuck on a branch or a rope, which can prevent shaking and scaring away the birds. Description of the Drawings
[0018] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the present utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the upper discharge chute;
[0020] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the lower discharge chute and the chassis;
[0021] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of the solar lighting mechanism;
[0022] Figure 5 is Figure 4 a schematic structural diagram from another angle;
[0023] Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram of the standing frame;
[0024] Figure 7 is a schematic structural diagram of the top cover.
[0025] In the figure: 1, housing; 2, top cover; 3, chassis; 4, connecting member; 5, suspension member; 6, spring; 8, shaking member; 9, standing frame; 91, first ring; 92, second ring; 93, support rod; 11, storage shell; 12, clamping portion; 13, connecting ring; 14, feeding port; 21, through hole; 71, solar panel; 72, switch; 73, LED lamp; 31, drain port; 51, protrusion. Specific embodiments
[0026] The present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0027] Refer to Figures 1 to 7, the present utility model provides an anti-theft bird feeder, which includes a housing 1, a top cover 2 provided at the top of the housing 1, a chassis 3 provided at the bottom of the housing 1, and a suspension member 5 connected to the housing 1. A plurality of feeding ports 14 are provided at the bottom of the housing 1. A buffer member is provided on the top cover 2, and the other end of the buffer member is connected to a swaying member 8. The swaying member 8 is sleeved on the outer surface of the housing 1. The swaying member 8 can sway or slide up and down along the housing 1 through the buffer member. When the swaying member 8 moves downward, it can block the feeding ports 14. The swaying member 8 can prevent animals from climbing down along its outer surface. The buffer member includes a plurality of springs 6. One end of the spring 6 is connected to the top cover 2, and the other end of the spring 6 is connected to the swaying member 8. The swaying member 8 can move downward until it abuts against the chassis 3. An arc-shaped protrusion 51 is provided at the center of the suspension member 5, and a plurality of drain ports 31 are provided on the chassis 3. A plurality of connecting members 4 are connected to the swaying member 8, and the other ends of the connecting members 4 are commonly connected to a standing frame 9. The up and down movement of the swaying member 8 drives the up and down movement of the standing frame 9. The standing frame 9 includes a first ring 91 provided at the edge of the chassis 3 and a second ring 92 connected to the first ring 91 through a plurality of support rods 93. One end of the connecting member 4 is connected to the support rod 93. The connecting member 4 is a chain.
[0028] The housing 1 includes two storage shells 11. The upper storage shell 11 is slidably sleeved on the lower storage shell 11. Both the upper and lower ends of the storage shell 11 are provided with openings. The lower storage shell 11 can extend into the upper storage shell 11 to realize the contraction of the housing 1. When the two adjacent storage shells 11 are fully expanded, the ends of the two adjacent storage shells 11 are mutually clamped through a clamping portion 12. The storage shell 11 is of a cylindrical structure, and the outer surface of the storage shell 11 is in a grid structure. Two connecting rings 13 are provided at the top of the housing 1, and two through holes 21 are provided on the top cover 2. The connecting rings 13 extend out of the through holes 21. The hooks at both ends of the suspension member 5 respectively hook the two connecting rings 13 to realize the detachable connection between the housing 1 and the top cover 2.
[0029] A solar lighting mechanism is provided on the housing 1. The solar lighting mechanism includes a solar panel 71, a photovoltaic controller, a storage battery, a microcontroller, an LED lamp 73, and a switch 72. The microcontroller is respectively connected to the photovoltaic controller, the storage battery, the LED lamp 73, and the switch 72. The photovoltaic controller is respectively connected to the solar panel 71 and the storage battery.
[0030] The above-mentioned swaying member 8 can be a cylinder with a relatively smooth and flat outer surface, and there are no support points or the support points on its outer surface are not sufficient to allow animals to climb down. Animals usually refer to squirrels, mice, etc. Such animals are not flying animals, nor do they refer to ants or other animals with a relatively small size.
[0031] There is no gap between the above-mentioned shaking member 8 and the outer wall of the housing 1, or there is a gap, but the gap cannot allow animals to climb downward along the gap; in one embodiment, the above-mentioned shaking member 8 and the housing 1 can be set to be slidably connected, and there is no gap between the shaking member 8 and the housing 1; in another embodiment, there is a gap between the above-mentioned shaking member 8 and the housing 1. When stationary, the distance between the two is usually not greater than 8 cm, and can be set to 1 cm, 2 cm, 3 cm, 5 cm, 6 cm or other distances. The distances at different positions between the above-mentioned shaking member 8 and the housing 1 can also be different. In one embodiment, the standing frame 9 can also be fixed on the chassis 3, and the standing frame 9 does not move with the movement of the shaking member 8. In another embodiment, when the shaking member 8 descends, the shaking member 8 can be sleeved outside the standing frame 9, or the shaking member 8 abuts against the outer edge of the standing frame 9, so that animals cannot stand on the standing frame 9.
[0032] The number of the above-mentioned springs 6 can be two, three, four or even more, which is specifically set according to the situation.
[0033] The number of the above-mentioned connecting members 4 can be two, three, four or even more, which is specifically set according to the situation.
[0034] The number of the above-mentioned storage cases 11 can be two, three, four or even more, and the cross-sectional area of the storage case 11 closer to the bottom can also be larger, which is specifically set according to the situation.
[0035] The number of the above-mentioned connecting rings 13 and through holes 21 can be two, three, four or even more, which is specifically set according to the situation.
[0036] The number of the above-mentioned drain ports 31 can be one, two, three or even more, which is specifically set according to the situation.
[0037] The above-mentioned solar panels 71, storage batteries, and photovoltaic controllers are well-known devices, and their connection methods are also well-known. Other connection methods can also be adopted, which will not be elaborated here.
[0038] The above-mentioned microcontroller can adopt Snapdragon 200, Snapdragon 400 or other chips, which are well-known chips. A photosensor connected to the microcontroller can also be set to automatically turn off the light source during the day and automatically turn on the light source at night, which is specifically set according to the situation.
[0039] The working mode of the present utility model is:
[0040] During installation, lift the outermost storage shell 11, and the internal storage shell 11 can be extended. Pour bird food into it, extend the connecting ring 13 out of the through-hole 21, and hook both ends of the suspension member 5 to the connecting ring 13, then the top cover 2 can be fixed above the housing 1. The top cover 2 can prevent rain. Then hang the suspension member 5 on a branch or a rope, etc.; when a squirrel steals food, it will climb from the top cover 2 to the housing 1. Since there is a small gap between the shaking member 8 and the housing 1 and the squirrel cannot enter, the squirrel will climb onto the shaking member 8. Under the action of gravity, the spring 6 will extend, causing the shaking member 8 to move downward until it blocks the feeding port 14, and the squirrel cannot climb onto the chassis 3 through the shaking member 8, effectively preventing the squirrel from stealing food. After the squirrel leaves, the spring 6 resets, the shaking member 8 moves upward and no longer blocks the feeding port 14, and the bird can then eat. The structure is simple, the cost is low, and the operation is convenient and fast.
[0041] Although the present invention has been specifically shown and described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that various changes can be made to the present invention in terms of form and details without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims, and all such changes are within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. An anti-theft bird feeder, characterized in that: It includes a housing, a top cover provided at the top of the housing, a chassis provided at the bottom of the housing, and a suspension member connected to the top cover or the housing. At least one feeding port is provided at the bottom of the housing. A buffer member is provided on the top cover, the chassis or the housing. The other end of the buffer member is connected to a swaying member. The swaying member is sleeved on the outer surface of the housing. The swaying member can sway or slide up and down along the housing through the buffer member. When the swaying member moves downward, it can block the feeding port. The swaying member can prevent animals from climbing down along its outer surface.
2. The anti-theft bird feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buffer member includes at least two springs. One end of the spring is connected to the top cover, and the other end of the spring is connected to the swaying member. The swaying member can move downward until it abuts against the chassis.
3. The anti-theft bird feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least two connecting members are connected to the swaying member. The other ends of the connecting members are commonly connected to a standing frame. The up and down movement of the swaying member drives the up and down movement of the standing frame.
4. The anti-theft bird feeder according to claim 3, characterized in that: The standing frame includes a first ring provided at the edge of the chassis and a second ring connected to the first ring through a plurality of support rods. One end of the connecting member is connected to the support rod.
5. The anti-theft bird feeder according to claim 3, wherein: The connecting member is a chain.
6. The anti-theft bird feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing includes at least two storage shells. The upper storage shell is slidably sleeved on the lower storage shell. Openings are provided at both the upper and lower ends of the storage shell. The lower storage shell can extend into the upper storage shell to realize the contraction of the housing. When adjacent two storage shells are fully expanded, the ends of the adjacent two storage shells are mutually clamped through a clamping portion.
7. The anti-theft bird feeder according to claim 6, characterized in that: The storage shell is of a cylindrical structure, and the outer surface of the storage shell is in a grid structure.
8. The anti-theft bird feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two connecting rings are provided at the top of the housing. Two through holes are provided on the top cover. The connecting rings extend out of the through holes. The hooks at both ends of the suspension member respectively hook the two connecting rings to realize the detachable connection between the housing and the top cover.
9. The anti-theft bird feeder according to claim 1, wherein: A solar lighting mechanism is provided on the top cover, the chassis or the housing. The solar lighting mechanism includes a solar panel, a photovoltaic controller, a storage battery, a microcontroller, an LED lamp, and a switch. The microcontroller is respectively connected to the photovoltaic controller, the storage battery, the LED lamp, and the switch. The photovoltaic controller is respectively connected to the solar panel and the storage battery.
10. A bird feeder for preventing theft of food according to claim 1, characterized in that: An arc-shaped protrusion is provided at the center of the suspension member. A plurality of drain holes are provided on the chassis.