Tree shrew feeding device with automatic feeding function

Abstract

The utility model discloses a tree shrew feeding device with an automatic feeding function, which comprises a storage barrel connected with the top of a blanking barrel made of transparent materials, the top of the storage barrel is rotatably connected with a hook, and the outer side of the hook is hung on the inner side of a breeding cage; a threaded ring is fixed to the edge of the outer side of the top of the discharging barrel, a plurality of sets of supporting strips are fixed to the edge of the outer side of the containing disc, a conical barrel is fixed to the interior of the containing disc, the outer side of the top of the conical barrel is attached to the bottom of the discharging barrel, and a plurality of sets of through holes facilitating discharging are formed in the bottom of the discharging barrel. According to the tree shrew feeding device with the automatic feeding function, the extending mechanism is arranged, by means of the extending mechanism, the distance between a containing disc and the bottom of a discharging barrel can be changed, the extending mechanism can drive a screw rod to move, a rotating disc drives a through hole to stably rotate in a discharging opening, discharging can be facilitated, and the practicability is high. And manual control of automatic feeding is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of tree shrew breeding, specifically a tree shrew breeding device with automatic feeding function. Background Technology

[0002] Tree shrews are important laboratory animals in biological research, animal experiments, and ecological conservation due to their many physiological and genetic similarities to humans. They are widely used in disease model establishment, drug screening, and physiological function research. However, traditional tree shrew rearing methods mostly rely on manual feeding, which is not only inefficient but also makes it difficult to ensure that each tree shrew receives a balanced and timely food supply, thus affecting the accuracy and reliability of experimental results.

[0003] There are some shortcomings in the breeding and raising of tree shrews. It is necessary to ensure that the materials are put into the breeding tank in a timely manner to prevent the tree shrews from becoming malnourished during the breeding process.

[0004] To avoid the above-mentioned defects, one can refer to the prior art (Chinese patent application number CN202221387940.7, publication date 2022-09-20) which discloses an experimental rat model breeding cage. When the feed bin and water bin are full, the feed conveying main road, water conveying main road, feed conveying branch road, water conveying branch road, feeding chamber and water feeding chamber are also full. At this time, once the rat model eats the feed in the feeding chamber or drinks the water in the feeding chamber, it will automatically fall to fill the gap, thereby realizing long-term automatic feeding and watering of the rat model.

[0005] Although the above-mentioned device can solve the existing problems, there are still some shortcomings in the operation process. When dealing with tree shrew breeding, it is necessary to add feed to the breeding tank in a timely manner before feeding can be carried out through the timed feeding mechanism. However, the timed feeding mechanism requires manual control, which is cumbersome to use.

[0006] Therefore, we proposed a tree shrew feeding device with automatic feeding function, which can effectively solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide a tree shrew feeding device with an automatic feeding function, in order to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that the current feeding devices on the market require timely addition of feed to the inside of the feeding tank before feeding can be carried out by a timed feeding mechanism. However, the timed feeding mechanism requires manual control, which is cumbersome in the process.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a tree shrew feeding device with automatic feeding function, including a storage cylinder connected to the top of a feeding cylinder made of transparent material, a hook rotatably connected to the top of the storage cylinder, and the outer side of the hook being suspended from the inner side of the breeding cage.

[0009] It also includes: a threaded ring is fixed at the top outer edge of the feeding cylinder, and the inner side of the threaded ring is threadedly connected to the outer side of the lower end of the storage cylinder;

[0010] Several sets of extension plates are fixed at equal angles on the outer side of the threaded ring, and an extension component is connected to the bottom of the extension plate. The bottom of the extension component is fixed to the top edge of the placement plate. Several sets of support bars are fixed to the outer edge of the placement plate. A cone is fixed inside the placement plate. The top outer side of the cone is attached to the bottom of the feeding cylinder. Several sets of through holes are opened at the bottom of the feeding cylinder to facilitate feeding.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the extension component includes a vertical cylinder fixed at the bottom of the extension plate, a movable cylinder slidably disposed inside the vertical cylinder, one end of the movable cylinder extending into the vertical cylinder being connected by a return spring, and the bottom of the movable cylinder being fixed at the top edge of the placement tray. The distance between the placement tray and the bottom of the feeding cylinder can be adjusted by the extension component.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of this application, a spiral rod is fixed at the top of the cone, and the outer side of the spiral rod extends into the interior of the feeding cylinder. The top position of the spiral rod is connected to the inner side of the conical disk through a connecting spring. A turntable is rotatably provided on the inner side of the conical disk, and several sets of through holes are opened through the interior of the turntable to facilitate the spiral rod to slide inside the conical disk through the connecting spring.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the inner side of the turntable and the outer side of the screw rod are connected by a screw, and the turntable forms a rotating structure with the interior of the conical disk through the screw rod, so that the turntable set on the inner side of the conical disk can be rotated by the movement of the screw rod.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the number of through holes is the same as the number of feed inlets, and the diameter of the through holes is the same as the diameter of the feed inlets, so that the feed inside the feed cylinder and the storage cylinder can be conveniently fed through the cooperation of the feed inlets and through holes.

[0015] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the top of the placement tray is provided with a groove, and both the cone and the cone-shaped tray are tapered in shape that narrows upwards, which facilitates the even rolling out of the feed.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This tree shrew feeding device with automatic feeding function is equipped with an extension mechanism. Through the extension mechanism, the distance between the placement tray and the bottom of the feeding cylinder can be varied. The extension mechanism can drive the screw rod to move, causing the turntable to drive the through hole to rotate stably inside the feeding port, facilitating feeding and avoiding the need for manual control of automatic feeding. Specific details are as follows:

[0017] 1. A support bar is set up, on which a tree shrew sits. By increasing gravity, the tree shrew can drive the placement plate to descend in height. Furthermore, through the relative movement of the extension plate and the vertical cylinder, the turntable can drive the through hole to rotate and align with the feeding port, thus achieving the purpose of automatic feeding.

[0018] Furthermore, through holes are provided, with the number of through holes being the same as the number of feeding ports. The inside of the feeding cylinder and the placing plate is equipped with a cone and a conical plate, which can be used to evenly feed the tree shrews through the inclined surfaces of the cone and the conical plate.

[0019] Furthermore, support bars are provided, and several groups of tree shrews are placed along the outer edge of the feeding tray, allowing multiple tree shrews to easily access the feed.

[0020] 2. A threaded ring is provided, and the threaded ring is connected to the storage cylinder by a thread, which can facilitate the separation of the feeding cylinder and the storage cylinder. In addition, the storage cylinder is made of transparent material, so the remaining amount of feed inside the feeding cylinder can be viewed in time. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model from below;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the material storage cylinder of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the cone-shaped cylinder of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 For this utility model Figure 4 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the screw rod of this utility model.

[0027] In the diagram: 1. Feeding cylinder; 2. Threaded ring; 3. Storage cylinder; 4. Hook; 5. Extension plate; 6. Vertical cylinder; 601. Return spring; 7. Moving cylinder; 8. Placement plate; 9. Support bar; 10. Conical cylinder; 11. Helical rod; 12. Connecting spring; 13. Conical disc; 14. Feeding port; 15. Turntable; 16. Through hole. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0029] Please see Figures 1-6 The present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0030] Example 1: To address the issue that current market feeding devices for tree shrews require timely addition of feed to the rearing tank before a timed feeding mechanism can be used, which is cumbersome and requires manual control, please refer to the attached document. Figure 1 -Appendix Figure 6The system includes a feeding cylinder 1 made of transparent material, a storage cylinder 3 connected to the top of the feeding cylinder 1, a hook 4 rotatably connected to the top of the storage cylinder 3, and the outer side of the hook 4 suspended on the inner side of the breeding cage; several sets of extension plates 5 are fixed at equal angles on the outer side of the threaded ring 2, and an extension component is connected to the bottom of the extension plate 5. The bottom of the extension component is fixed to the top edge of the placement tray 8. Several sets of support bars 9 are fixed to the outer edge of the placement tray 8. A cone 10 is fixed inside the placement tray 8. The top outer side of the cone 10 is attached to the bottom of the feeding cylinder 1. Several sets of through holes 16 are opened at the bottom of the feeding cylinder 1 to facilitate feeding; the extension component includes a vertical cylinder 6 fixed to the bottom of the extension plate 5. A movable cylinder 7 is slidably arranged inside the vertical cylinder 6. One end of the movable cylinder 7 that extends into the vertical cylinder 6 is connected to the return spring 601. The bottom of the movable cylinder 7 is fixed to the top edge of the placement tray 8. A spiral rod 11 is fixed to the top of the cone cylinder 10, and the outer side of the spiral rod 11 extends into the interior of the feeding cylinder 1. The top of the spiral rod 11 is connected to the inner side of the conical disk 13 via a connecting spring 12. A turntable 15 is rotatably mounted on the inner side of the conical disk 13, and several sets of through holes 16 are formed through the interior of the turntable 15. The inner side of the turntable 15 and the outer side of the spiral rod 11 are spirally connected, and the turntable 15 forms a rotating structure with the spiral rod 11 and the interior of the conical disk 13. The number of through holes 16 is the same as the number of feeding ports 14, and the diameter of the through holes 16 is the same as the diameter of the feeding ports 14. When the tree shrew needs to eat, it climbs to the outside of the support bar 9. At this time, the support bar 9 will drive the placement plate 8 to extend through the extension mechanism, which can realize the movement of the outer side of the moving cylinder 7 inside the vertical cylinder 6. At this time, the return spring 601 will deform. In addition, the movement of the placement plate 8 can drive the cone cylinder 10 and the screw rod 11 to change their height. Since the outer side of the screw rod 11 and the inner side of the turntable 15 are connected by a screw, the turntable 15 can rotate inside the cone-shaped plate 13. This causes the turntable 15 to drive the through hole 16 to rotate inside the cone-shaped plate 13, and the through hole 16 can be aligned with the feeding port 14 for easy feeding. In addition, since the cone-shaped plate 13 is fixed inside the storage cylinder 3, the feed inside the storage cylinder 3 can be fed in a timely manner through the cone setting. In addition, the cone cylinder 10 can be set to allow the feed to accumulate in one position on the placement plate 8. Through the above settings, the tree shrew can be automatically fed.

[0031] Example 2: To facilitate timely filling of feed into the storage cylinder 3, please refer to the attached document. Figure 1 -Appendix Figure 3A threaded ring 2 is fixed at the outer edge of the top of the feeding cylinder 1. The inner side of the threaded ring 2 is threadedly connected to the outer side of the lower end of the storage cylinder 3. The top of the placement tray 8 is provided with a groove. The cone cylinder 10 and the cone-shaped tray 13 are both tapered in shape and narrow upwards. When it is necessary to fill the storage cylinder 3 with feed for tree shrews, the storage cylinder 3 can be rotated to open the threaded connection between the storage cylinder 3 and the threaded ring 2. The storage cylinder 3 can then be filled with feed for tree shrews. Through the above operation, the storage cylinder 3, the threaded ring 2, and the feeding cylinder 1 can be closed, which facilitates docking. In addition, since the storage cylinder 3 is made of transparent material, the remaining amount of feed inside the storage cylinder 3 can be observed in time, which makes it convenient to replenish the feed in a timely manner.

[0032] The contents not described in detail in this specification are existing technologies known to those skilled in the art.

[0033] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features therein. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A tree shrew feeding device with automatic feeding function, comprising a feeding cylinder (1) made of transparent material connected to a storage cylinder (3) at the top position, wherein a hook (4) is rotatably connected to the top of the storage cylinder (3), and the outside of the hook (4) is suspended on the inside of the breeding cage. Its features are, Also includes: A threaded ring (2) is fixed at the top outer edge of the feeding cylinder (1), and the inner side of the threaded ring (2) is threadedly connected to the lower outer side of the storage cylinder (3). Several sets of extension plates (5) are fixed at equal angles on the outer side of the threaded ring (2), and an extension component is connected to the bottom of the extension plate (5). The bottom of the extension component is fixed at the top edge of the placement plate (8). Several sets of support bars (9) are fixed at the outer edge of the placement plate (8). A cone (10) is fixed inside the placement plate (8). The top outer side of the cone (10) is attached to the bottom of the feeding cylinder (1). Several sets of through holes (16) are opened at the bottom of the feeding cylinder (1) to facilitate feeding.

2. The tree shrew feeding device with automatic feeding function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The extension assembly includes a vertical cylinder (6) fixed to the bottom of the extension plate (5), and a movable cylinder (7) is slidably arranged inside the vertical cylinder (6). One end of the movable cylinder (7) extending into the vertical cylinder (6) is connected by a return spring (601), and the bottom of the movable cylinder (7) is fixed to the top edge of the placement plate (8).

3. The tree shrew feeding device with automatic feeding function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the cone (10) is fixed with a spiral rod (11), and the outer side of the spiral rod (11) extends into the inside of the feed cylinder (1). The top position of the spiral rod (11) is connected to the inner side of the conical disk (13) by a connecting spring (12). A turntable (15) is rotatably provided on the inner side of the conical disk (13), and several sets of through holes (16) are opened through the interior of the turntable (15).

4. A tree shrew feeding device with automatic feeding function according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inner side of the turntable (15) is connected to the outer side of the screw rod (11) by a screw, and the turntable (15) forms a rotating structure with the interior of the conical disk (13) through the screw rod (11).

5. A tree shrew feeding device with automatic feeding function according to claim 3, characterized in that: The number of through holes (16) is the same as the number of feed ports (14), and the diameter of the through holes (16) is the same as the diameter of the feed ports (14).

6. A tree shrew feeding device with automatic feeding function according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top of the placement plate (8) is provided with a groove, and the cone (10) and the cone plate (13) are both cone-shaped and narrower upwards.

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