Captive elephant electric feeding device and captive system of captive elephant

Abstract

The utility model discloses a captive elephant electric feeding device and a captive system of captive elephants, the device is installed in a zoo elephant circle, and the device comprises a support column, a rotating mechanism, a telescopic arm, a lifting mechanism and a feeding barrel; the upper part of the supporting column is connected with the telescopic arm through a rotating mechanism, so that the telescopic arm can horizontally rotate around the upper part of the supporting column; the lifting mechanism is arranged at the tail end of the telescopic arm, and the food taking barrel is connected to the lifting mechanism in a suspended mode so that the food taking barrel can ascend and descend along with the lifting mechanism. The captivity system of the captivity elephant comprises a zoo elephant circle and the electric feeding device of the captivity elephant, wherein the electric feeding device is arranged in the zoo elephant circle. According to the electric feeding device for the captive elephant, the elephant can express the natural feeding behavior, meanwhile, the activity amount of the elephant can be increased, the body type and health of the elephant can be kept, the visiting experience of tourists can be enriched, and the electric feeding device is suitable for being applied and popularized in zoos.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of zoo animal breeding and management, in particular to an electric feeding device for captive elephants and a captive elephant captive system. Background Art

[0002] In zoos, elephants are usually kept in captivity for tourists to visit. However, in captivity, elephants have limited activities, which affects their size and health.

[0003] In addition, in zoos, animal keepers usually feed elephants in two ways: one is to place the feed directly on the ground, and the other is to use a fixed iron cage feeder. These two methods are not in line with the habits of elephants, but they are the common feeding methods used by zoos.

[0004] It can be seen that the above-mentioned captive elephant breeding methods and feeding methods have defects and urgently need to be further improved. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide an electric feeding device for captive elephants and a captive elephant captive system, which can enable elephants to express natural feeding behavior, increase the amount of elephant activity, maintain the elephant's body shape and health, and enrich the visitor's visiting experience.

[0006] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] An electric feeding device for captive elephants, installed in an elephant enclosure in a zoo, comprises a support column, a rotating mechanism, a telescopic arm, a lifting mechanism, and a feeding bucket;

[0008] The upper portion of the support column is connected to the telescopic arm through a rotating mechanism, so that the telescopic arm can rotate horizontally around the upper portion of the support column;

[0009] The lifting mechanism is arranged at the end of the telescopic arm, and the feeding bucket is suspended and connected to the lifting mechanism, so that the feeding bucket can be lifted and lowered along with the lifting mechanism.

[0010] Furthermore, it also includes an electric control device, which is connected to the rotating mechanism, telescopic arm and lifting mechanism respectively, and is used to control the rotating mechanism to drive the telescopic arm to rotate horizontally left and right, control the telescopic arm to extend and retract forward and backward, and control the lifting mechanism to move up and down.

[0011] Furthermore, the electric control device is a remote control device, and the remote control device is an on-site handheld remote control device or a long-distance remote control device.

[0012] Furthermore, the rotating mechanism is a gear transmission rotating mechanism.

[0013] Furthermore, the telescopic arm is a two-stage telescopic arm.

[0014] Furthermore, the lifting mechanism is a rope-winding lifting mechanism.

[0015] Furthermore, the support column has a height of 7-10 meters, and the telescopic arm has a length of 3-4 meters when fully extended.

[0016] The utility model also provides a captive elephant enclosure system, comprising an elephant enclosure in a zoo, wherein the electric feeding device for captive elephants is arranged in the elephant enclosure.

[0017] Furthermore, an electric feeding device for captive elephants is provided in an elephant enclosure at a zoo.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0019] (1) The utility model breaks through the conventional feeding method of captive elephants and provides an electric feeding device for captive elephants and a captive elephant confinement system. The feeding bucket is suspended and connected to a device with lifting, rotating and telescopic functions, so that the feed is at a high position and can be continuously changed up and down, left and right, and front and back positions, which can meet the natural feeding behavior needs of elephants. At the same time, the elephants can use their head and neck muscles during the feeding process, increase their activity level, and exercise their physical skills, which is beneficial to maintaining the elephants' body shape and health, and realizing the dual functions of natural feeding and increased activity level.

[0020] (2) The use of the above-mentioned device is in line with the habits of elephants and is conducive to the display of natural behaviors by elephants. At the same time, it can enhance the elephants’ pleasure in feeding. By constantly changing the front-back and left-right positions of the feeding bucket, it can also increase the amount of foot activity of captive elephants and promote foot health.

[0021] (3) The use of the above-mentioned device can achieve tourist protection education and enrich the tourists' visiting experience.

[0022] (4) The use of the above device can liberate the breeder, save time and effort, and facilitate the addition of feed and cleaning. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] The above is only an overview of the technical solution of the present invention. In order to more clearly understand the technical means of the present invention, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0024] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of a captive elephant raising system in one embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the electric feeding device for captive elephants in one embodiment of the present utility model (in the rear retracted state and the lowered state);

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the electric feeding device for captive elephants in one embodiment of the utility model (in the forward extended state and the raised state);

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic top view of the structure of an electric feeding device for captive elephants in one embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] In the figure: 100 - electric feeding device for captive elephants; 200 - elephant enclosure in zoo; 1 - support column; 2 - rotating mechanism; 3 - telescopic arm; 4 - lifting mechanism; 5 - feeding bucket. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides an electric feeding device 100 for captive elephants, which is arranged in an elephant enclosure 200 of a zoo. It breaks through the conventional feeding methods and conventional cognition of existing zoos and has multiple functions at one stroke. For example, while realizing the natural feeding of elephants, it can also increase the elephants' activity level and enrich the tourists' visiting experience.

[0030] Recombination Figure 2-4 As shown, this embodiment provides an electric feeding device 100 for captive elephants, comprising a support column 1, a rotating mechanism 2, a telescopic arm 3, a lifting mechanism 4, and a feeding bucket 5; the upper portion of the support column 1 is connected to the telescopic arm 3 via the rotating mechanism 2, so that the telescopic arm 4 can rotate horizontally around the upper portion of the support column 1; the lifting mechanism 4 is provided at the end of the telescopic arm 3, and the feeding bucket 5 is suspended and connected to the lifting mechanism 4, so that the feeding bucket 5 can be raised and lowered along with the lifting mechanism 4.

[0031] During use, the lifting mechanism 4 is first lowered to its lowest position, and the feeding bucket 5 filled with feed is suspended and connected to the lifting mechanism 4, maintaining a secure connection between the two. The feeding bucket 5 is then raised using the lifting mechanism 4. This arrangement facilitates the placement of feed into the feeding bucket 5 by the staff, enabling automatic raising and lowering of the feeding bucket 5, freeing up manpower. Furthermore, since the feed is not placed on the ground or in a fixed iron cage, cleaning is easier for the keeper. Furthermore, during use, the height of the feeding bucket 5 can be continuously adjusted by the lifting mechanism 4, allowing it to be adjusted to the appropriate height for different elephants (of different ages and genders). The continuous change of height allows for exercise in the elephant's head, neck, and trunk. The trunk is the most sensitive organ in vertebrates, possessing at least 40,000 muscles and a highly developed nervous system. Therefore, increasing trunk exercise significantly improves the elephant's physical health.

[0032] In addition, when in use, the rotating mechanism 2 can also be used at the same time to drive the telescopic arm 3 to rotate horizontally left and right, so that the elephant can move, increase the amount of exercise, promote foot health, and at the same time let tourists see how the elephant eats naturally, thereby improving the tourists' visiting experience.

[0033] At the same time, when in use, the telescopic arm 3 can be used to telescope forward and backward, so that the elephant can walk and constantly change the feeding position to exercise its flexibility.

[0034] Of course, in order to facilitate the control of the operation of the aforementioned mechanisms, an electric control device is also included, which is respectively connected to the rotating mechanism 2, the telescopic arm 3 and the lifting mechanism 4, and is used to control the rotating mechanism 2 to drive the telescopic arm 3 to rotate horizontally left and right, control the telescopic arm 3 to extend and retract forward and backward, and control the lifting mechanism 4 to move up and down.

[0035] The electric control device is preferably in the form of a remote control device, such as a handheld remote control device used by animal keepers on site, or a remote remote control device, such as setting the remote control device in a control observation room, observing the on-site situation through video, and adjusting according to the actual situation. The remote remote control device can be a remote controller or a computer APP control.

[0036] As a preferred embodiment, the rotating mechanism 2 is a gear-driven rotating mechanism. Of course, it can be understood that, in addition to the gear-driven rotating mechanism, any rotating mechanism in the prior art that can achieve the relative rotation function can be used.

[0037] Furthermore, considering cost and structural complexity, the telescopic arm 3 is preferably a two-stage telescopic arm. This two-stage telescopic arm allows for a certain range of telescopic movement. When fully extended, the telescopic arm 3 is 3-4 meters long, ensuring a wide range of movement for the elephant. In conjunction with this, the support column 1 can be 7-10 meters high. This height and the telescopic arm 3's range of extension provide the elephant with a suitable space for movement.

[0038] As a preferred embodiment, the lifting mechanism 4 is a conventional rope-winding lifting mechanism. That is, a rope can be wound up and raised, or unwound and lowered, driven by a motor. Of course, it is understood that in addition to the rope-winding lifting mechanism, other structures that can achieve up and down lifting in the prior art can also be used.

[0039] Recombination Figure 1 As shown, the electric feeding device 100 for captive elephants is installed in the zoo elephant enclosure 200. Generally, one electric feeding device 100 for captive elephants is installed in each zoo elephant enclosure 200. This not only makes the layout more reasonable, but also increases the interaction and competition between different elephants, improves their physical exercise and feeding enjoyment, and also enriches the visitor experience.

[0040] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the present invention in any form. Those skilled in the art can make some simple modifications, equivalent changes or modifications based on the technical content disclosed above, which fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An electric feeding device for captive elephants, characterized in that: Installed in the zoo's elephant enclosure, it includes a support column, a rotating mechanism, a telescopic arm, a lifting mechanism, and a feeding bucket; The upper portion of the support column is connected to the telescopic arm through a rotating mechanism, so that the telescopic arm can rotate horizontally around the upper portion of the support column; The lifting mechanism is arranged at the end of the telescopic arm, and the feeding bucket is suspended and connected to the lifting mechanism, so that the feeding bucket can be lifted and lowered along with the lifting mechanism.

2. The electric feeding device for captive elephants according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an electric control device, which is connected to the rotating mechanism, telescopic arm and lifting mechanism respectively, and is used to control the rotating mechanism to drive the telescopic arm to rotate horizontally left and right, control the telescopic arm to extend and retract forward and backward, and control the lifting mechanism to move up and down.

3. The electric feeding device for captive elephants according to claim 2, characterized in that: The electric control device is a remote control device, and the remote control device is an on-site handheld remote control device or a long-distance remote control device.

4. The electric feeding device for captive elephants according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The rotating mechanism is a gear transmission rotating mechanism.

5. The electric feeding device for captive elephants according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The telescopic arm is a secondary telescopic arm.

6. The electric feeding device for captive elephants according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism is a rope-winding lifting mechanism.

7. The electric feeding device for captive elephants according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The support column has a height of 7-10 meters, and the telescopic arm has a length of 3-4 meters when fully extended.

8. A captive elephant breeding system, characterized in that: The invention comprises an elephant enclosure for a zoo, in which the electric feeding device for a captive elephant according to any one of claims 1 to 7 is arranged.

9. The captive elephant breeding system according to claim 8, characterized in that: An electric feeding device for captive elephants was installed in an elephant enclosure at a zoo.

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