Non-toppling confrontable abundant feeding device for herbivorous animals

Abstract

The utility model discloses a non-toppling type confrontable abundant feeding device for herbivorous animals, which comprises a non-toppling type base with a hemispherical structure, a stand column shaft is vertically arranged at the center of the surface of the non-toppling type base, and the stand column shaft is detachably connected with the non-toppling type base; the stand column shaft is sleeved with a feeding barrel, and food leaking holes are formed in the outer wall of the feeding barrel. A plurality of branch-shaped stand column suites are further arranged on the stand column shaft above the feeding barrel. According to the feeding device, the non-toppling confrontable base is designed to be of a semi-spherical structure and has the function similar to a tumbler, the whole feeding device can swing back and forth, and when an animal pokes the abundant feeding device to swing, the semi-spherical non-toppling base can also drive the stand column shaft to finally return to the vertical position; the flexibility and interestingness of animal ingestion can be improved, the activities of animals are effectively enriched, the occurrence of engraving behaviors is reduced, and the animal welfare is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of animal feeding, in particular to a non-reversible enrichment feeding device for herbivorous animals. Background Art

[0002] Animals living in the wild experience far greater environmental complexity and a richer variety of feeding activities than those in captivity. To improve the welfare of animals in captivity, their living environment and lifestyle need to be optimized to enable them to exhibit more natural behaviors and maintain a healthier mental state.

[0003] Enrichment is a general term for a range of measures that modify the environment of captive animals to improve their physical and mental health. The goal of enrichment is often to encourage species-specific behaviors, increase activity levels, and avoid stereotyped behaviors. Changing feeding practices is a key part of enrichment.

[0004] At present, the feeding method of herbivores in captivity is often relatively simple. Most of the time, the grass and other materials are directly piled on the ground or in fixed feeding troughs. The animals feed in the same posture at fixed locations every day. Their foraging ability cannot be effectively exercised, and their feeding activities are relatively scarce and lack flexibility and fun. As a result, animals are prone to stereotyped behaviors due to idleness. The poor animal welfare status affects the healthy development of the population, and also has an adverse impact on the animal display effect, which is not conducive to the performance of the zoo's functions and sustainable development.

[0005] In view of this, this application is hereby filed. Utility Model Content

[0006] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is that the feeding method of herbivorous animals under captive conditions is too simple and unchanging. The animals feed in the same posture at a fixed point every day, and their foraging ability cannot be effectively exercised. The purpose is to provide a non-tipable enrichment feeding device for herbivorous animals, which can enhance the interaction between animals and the environment, increase the flexibility and fun of feeding, effectively enrich the activities of animals, reduce the occurrence of stereotyped behaviors, and improve animal welfare.

[0007] The utility model is achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0008] A non-tipable, resistant enrichment feeding device for herbivores, comprising a non-tipable base having a hemispherical structure, a column shaft being vertically arranged at the center of the surface of the non-tipable base, and a detachable connection between the column shaft and the non-tipable base;

[0009] A feeding bucket is sleeved on the column shaft, and feeding holes of different sizes are opened on the outer wall of the feeding bucket;

[0010] A plurality of tree branch type column kits are also provided on the column shaft above the feeding bucket.

[0011] The non-tumbling base of the utility model is designed to be a hemispherical structure, which has a function similar to a tumbler. The feeding device as a whole can swing back and forth. When the animal pushes the enrichment feeding device to swing, the hemispherical non-tumbling base can also drive the column axis to finally return to the vertical position. When in use, chopped vegetables and fruits can be put into the feeding bucket together with granular feed. The side of the bucket is provided with a number of leakage holes of different sizes for leaking food. The tongue of herbivorous animals is relatively flexible, and the animals can make the food particles fall out by constantly licking or by arching, pushing, rubbing and shaking the feeding device. The animals can get food by dropping it from the feeding hole, which increases the difficulty and fun of feeding, ensures the cleanliness and hygiene of the food, and avoids food waste. At the same time, the grass can be directly hung on the side branches of the branch-type column kit, or the fresh leafy twigs can be directly inserted into the holes on the side of the feeding bucket, or into the side branches of the branch-type kit, thereby simulating the foraging state of animals in the natural wild environment, enhancing the interactivity and fun of animal feeding, and allowing the animals to get effective exercise in both body and brain power. The device is simple to make and use, can be cleaned and maintained, and can also expand the enrichment function.

[0012] In a specific embodiment, the number of sections of the tree branch type column kit and the length of the column shaft can be determined according to the size of the animal.

[0013] In a specific embodiment, the tree branch type column kit includes a sleeve that is detachably mounted on the column shaft, and an outer wall of the sleeve is provided with a branch rod that is inclined upward and has branches, and the sleeve can rotate freely relative to the column shaft.

[0014] The tree branch type column kit structure of the present invention is directly sleeved on the column shaft, and the direction can be adjusted at will, so that the branches of multiple tree branch type column kits face different directions, which is more in line with the natural tree branch structure. At the same time, when animals feed on the branches, the sleeve can be rotated at will, which can prevent the animals from being injured when they collide with the branches.

[0015] In a specific embodiment, a hanging ring or a lock is installed on the top of the branch. The hanging ring or the lock can be used to expand and connect other enrichment facilities such as small feeders, hanging bags, bells and other items.

[0016] In a specific embodiment, a leaf insertion hole is provided on the outer wall of the branch rod, which facilitates the insertion of fresh, leafy branches onto the branch rod. In a specific embodiment, a threaded connection port is provided internally to the non-tumbling base, the lower end of the column shaft is detachably connected to the threaded connection port via threads, and a column cap is threadedly mounted on the upper end of the column shaft. The column shaft of the utility model is threadedly mounted on the non-tumbling base, and the column cap at the top limits the height of the feeding bucket and the branch-shaped column kit. During disassembly, simply unscrew the column cap from the column shaft, and the branch-shaped column kit and the feeding bucket can be removed from the column shaft in sequence.

[0017] In a specific embodiment, the non-tumbling base is made of a solid structure cast in concrete, and the edges of the hemispherical base are rounded to prevent the animal from being scratched when arching, pushing, or rubbing against the device. At the same time, the counterweight of the non-tumbling base can be increased by installing steel plates, pig iron blocks, or lead blocks, so that the center of gravity of the enrichment and feeding device is located inside the hemispherical non-tumbling base. When the enrichment device is swung, the hemispherical non-tumbling base can always drive the column axis to return to the vertical position.

[0018] In a specific embodiment, the feeding bucket is made of transparent PVC material, which makes it easy to observe the amount of food in the feeding bucket at any time so as to add food in time.

[0019] In a specific embodiment, the feeding holes on the side of the transparent PVC feeding bucket can also be used as branch holes, and fresh leafy branches can be inserted into the feeding bucket.

[0020] In a specific embodiment, a feeding port is provided on the top of the feeding bucket, and a closed cover is installed at the feeding port to facilitate adding food and cleaning.

[0021] In a specific embodiment, the column shaft and the tree branch type column kit are both made of PPR material.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages and beneficial effects:

[0023] 1. The present invention provides a non-tipable, resistant enrichment feeding device for herbivores. The non-tipable base is designed in a hemispherical structure, which functions like a tumbler. The feeding device as a whole can swing back and forth. When the animal pushes the enrichment feeding device to swing, the hemispherical non-tipable base can also drive the column axis to eventually return to the vertical position.

[0024] 2. The present invention provides a non-tipable enrichment feeding device for herbivorous animals. Chopped vegetables and fruits can be placed together with pelleted feed in a feeding bucket. The side of the bucket is provided with a plurality of leakage holes of different sizes for leaking food. Herbivorous animals have relatively flexible tongues. Animals can obtain food by constantly licking or by arching, pushing, or shaking the feeding device to cause food particles to fall from the leakage holes. This method increases the difficulty and interest of feeding, ensures the cleanliness and hygiene of the food, and avoids food waste.

[0025] 3. The present invention provides a non-tipable enrichment feeding device for herbivores. Grass can be hung on the side branches of the branch-shaped column kit, or fresh leafy twigs can be directly inserted into the holes on the side of the feeding bucket or into the side branches of the branch-shaped kit. This simulates the foraging state of animals in natural wild environments, enhances the interactivity and fun of animal feeding, and effectively exercises the animals' physical and mental abilities.

[0026] 4. The embodiment of the present invention provides a non-reversible enrichment feeding device for herbivores. The device is simple to manufacture and use, can be cleaned and maintained, and can also expand the enrichment function. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only illustrate certain embodiments of the present invention and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0028] Figure 1 A front cross-sectional view of a feeding device provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the feeding device provided in the embodiment of the utility model

[0030] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the feeding bucket structure provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of a tree branch type column kit provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0032] Markings and corresponding parts names in the accompanying drawings:

[0033] 1- Non-flip base, 2- Column shaft, 3- Feeding bucket, 4- Feeding hole, 5- Sleeve, 6- Branch rod, 7- Hanging ring or lock buckle, 8- Leaf hole, 9- Threaded connection port, 10- Column cap, 11- Branch type column kit. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with embodiments and drawings. The schematic implementation methods of the present invention and their descriptions are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0035] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that these specific details are not necessarily required to practice the present invention. In other embodiments, well-known structures are not specifically described to avoid obscuring the present invention.

[0036] Throughout this specification, references to "one embodiment," "an embodiment," "an example," or "an example" mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in conjunction with the embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Therefore, the phrases "one embodiment," "an embodiment," "an example," or "an example" appearing in various places throughout this specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. In addition, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in one or more embodiments or examples in any suitable combination and / or subcombination. Furthermore, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the figures provided herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not necessarily drawn to scale. As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0037] In the description of the present invention, the terms "front", "rear", "left", "right", "up", "down", "vertical", "horizontal", "high", "low", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating directions or positional relationships, are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, they should not be understood as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0038] Example

[0039] like Figures 1-4 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a non-tumbling and resistant enrichment feeding device for herbivores, comprising a non-tumbling base 1 with a hemispherical structure, a column shaft 2 being vertically provided at the center of the surface of the non-tumbling base 1, and the column shaft 2 being detachably connected to the non-tumbling base 1;

[0040] A feeding bucket 3 is sleeved on the column shaft 2, and feeding holes 4 of different sizes are opened on the outer wall of the feeding bucket 3;

[0041] A plurality of tree branch-shaped column kits 11 are further provided on the column shaft 2 above the feeding bucket 3 .

[0042] The non-tumbling base of the present invention is a hemispherical structure that can resist the enrichment feeding device. It has a function similar to a tumbler. The feeding device as a whole can swing back and forth. When the animal pushes the enrichment feeding device to swing, the hemispherical non-tumbling base can also drive the column axis to finally return to the vertical position. When in use, chopped vegetables and fruits can be put into the feeding bucket together with granular feed. The side of the bucket is provided with a number of leakage holes of different sizes for leaking food. The tongue of herbivorous animals is relatively flexible. The animals can make the food particles fall out by constantly licking or by arching, pushing, rubbing and shaking the feeding device. The animals can get food by dropping it from the feeding hole, which increases the difficulty and fun of feeding, ensures the cleanliness and hygiene of the food, and avoids food waste. At the same time, the grass can be directly hung on the side branches of the branch-type column kit, or the fresh leafy twigs can be directly inserted into the holes on the side of the feeding bucket, or into the side branches of the branch-type kit, thereby simulating the foraging state of animals in the natural wild environment, enhancing the interactivity and fun of animal feeding, and allowing the animals to get effective exercise in both body and brain power. The device is simple to make and use, can be cleaned and maintained, and can also expand the enrichment function.

[0043] In a specific embodiment, the number of sections of the tree branch type column kit and the length of the column shaft can be determined according to the size of the animal.

[0044] In a specific embodiment, the tree branch type column kit includes a sleeve 5 that is detachably mounted on the column shaft 2 , and an upwardly inclined branch rod 6 with branches is provided on the outer wall of the sleeve 5 , and the sleeve 5 can rotate freely relative to the column shaft 2 .

[0045] The tree branch type column kit structure of the present invention is directly sleeved on the column shaft, and the direction can be adjusted at will, so that the branches of multiple tree branch type column kits face different directions, which is more in line with the natural tree branch structure. At the same time, when animals feed on the branches, the sleeve can be rotated at will, which can prevent the animals from being injured when they collide with the branches.

[0046] In a specific embodiment, a hanging ring or a lock 7 is installed on the top of the branch rod 6. The hanging ring or the lock can be used to expand and connect other enrichment facilities such as small feeders, hanging bags, bells and other items.

[0047] In a specific embodiment, a leaf insertion hole 8 is opened on the outer wall of the branch rod 6, which can facilitate the insertion of fresh and leafy small branches on the branch rod.

[0048] In one specific embodiment, the non-tipable base 1 is internally provided with a threaded connection port 9. The lower end of the column shaft 2 is detachably connected to the threaded connection port 9 via threads. The upper end of the column shaft 2 is threadedly mounted with a column cap 10. The column shaft of this utility model is threadedly mounted to the non-tipable base, and the column cap at the top limits the height of the feeding bucket and the branch-shaped column assembly. To disassemble, simply unscrew the column cap from the column shaft, and the branch-shaped column assembly and feeding bucket can be removed from the column shaft in sequence.

[0049] In a specific embodiment, the non-tumbling base 1 is made of a solid structure cast by concrete, and the edges of the hemispherical base are rounded to prevent animals from being scratched when arching, pushing, or rubbing against the device. At the same time, the counterweight of the non-tumbling base can be increased by installing steel plates, pig iron blocks, or lead blocks, so that the center of gravity of the enrichment and feeding device is located inside the hemispherical non-tumbling base. When the enrichment device is swung, the hemispherical non-tumbling base can always drive the column axis to return to the vertical position.

[0050] In a specific embodiment, the feeding bucket 3 is made of transparent PVC material, which makes it easy to observe the amount of food in the feeding bucket at any time so as to add food in time.

[0051] In one embodiment, the feeding hole on the side of the transparent PVC feeding bucket can also be used as a branch insertion hole, so that fresh, leafy branches can be inserted into the feeding bucket. In one embodiment, the top of the feeding bucket 3 is provided with a feed inlet, and a closed cover is installed at the feed inlet to facilitate adding food and cleaning.

[0052] In a specific embodiment, the column shaft 2 and the tree branch type column kit are both made of PPR material.

[0053] The specific implementation methods described above further illustrate the purpose, technical solutions and beneficial effects of the utility model in detail. It should be understood that the above description is only a specific implementation method of the utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the utility model. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the utility model should be included in the scope of protection of the utility model.

Claims

1. A non-reversible enrichment feeding device for herbivores, characterized in that: It comprises a hemispherical non-tumbling base (1), a column shaft (2) being vertically arranged at the center of the surface of the non-tumbling base (1), and the column shaft (2) and the non-tumbling base (1) being detachably connected; A feeding bucket (3) is sleeved on the column shaft (2), and a feeding hole (4) is opened on the outer wall of the feeding bucket (3); A plurality of tree branch-shaped column sets (11) are also provided on the column shaft (2) above the feeding bucket (3).

2. The non-reversible enrichment feeding device for herbivores according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tree branch type column kit (11) comprises a sleeve (5) detachably sleeved on the column shaft (2), and a branch rod (6) inclined upward and having branches is provided on the outer wall of the sleeve (5).

3. The non-reversible enrichment feeding device for herbivores according to claim 2, characterized in that: A hanging ring or a locking buckle (7) is installed on the top end of the branch rod (6).

4. The non-reversible enrichment feeding device for herbivores according to claim 2, characterized in that: A leaf insertion hole (8) is provided on the outer wall of the branch rod (6).

5. The non-reversible enrichment feeding device for herbivores according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sleeve (5) can rotate freely relative to the column shaft (2).

6. The non-flippable enrichment feeding device for herbivores according to claim 1, characterized in that: A threaded connection port (9) is provided inside the non-tumbling base (1); the lower end of the column shaft (2) is detachably connected to the threaded connection port (9) via a thread; and a column cap (10) is installed on the upper end of the column shaft (2) via a threaded connection.

7. The non-reversible enrichment feeding device for herbivores according to claim 1, characterized in that: The non-falling base (1) is cast with concrete.

8. The non-reversible enrichment feeding device for herbivores according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding bucket (3) is made of transparent PVC material.

9. The non-reversible enrichment feeding device for herbivores according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the feeding bucket (3) is provided with a feeding port, and a closing cover is installed at the feeding port.

10. The non-reversible enrichment feeding device for herbivores according to claim 1, characterized in that: The column shaft (2) and the tree branch type column kit are both made of PPR material.

Images