Special small bird feeder with shooting function
By using a split design for the baffle and the stand structure, and connecting them with elastic components, the problem of the feeding port not being completely blocked and the shooting angle being affected is solved, thus achieving both effective blocking of the feeding port and shooting function.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423227703.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-26
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-02
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-26
AI Technical Summary
The existing bird feeder has a rigid, integrated design where the baffle and stand are fixed together. This design cannot effectively block the feeding opening and affects the shooting angle of the camera, and cannot effectively prevent large animals from stealing the food.
It adopts a separate design of baffle and stand, which are connected by elastic components. The baffle can swing and block the feeding port through the stand, and does not affect the shooting range of the camera when blocked.
It completely blocks the feeding opening, preventing larger animals from stealing food, without affecting the camera's recording function.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a small bird feeder with a camera function. Background Technology
[0002] Many people now hang bird feeders on trees in their yards or communities to attract birds to eat. At the same time, the bird feeders are equipped with cameras to capture pictures and videos of birds, recording beautiful moments for people to enjoy.
[0003] Bird feeders, due to their limited internal hollow cavity volume, can only store a small amount of food and are generally only used for small birds. When larger animals such as squirrels come to steal food, the feeding opening of the feeding trough needs to be closed in time by the action of the baffle. In the existing design of such products, the baffle and the stand are rigidly fixed as one piece. When a squirrel puts its feet on the stand, the stand will swing. At this time, although the baffle can restrict the squirrel from stealing food, the baffle cannot completely block the feeding opening. At the same time, the baffle also blocks the shooting angle of the camera.
[0004] The existing design of this type of product has drawbacks and needs further improvement. Utility Model Content
[0005] To address the shortcomings mentioned above, this utility model provides a small bird feeder with a camera function.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a small bird feeder with a shooting function, comprising a feeder body having a hollow cavity for storing bird food, a top cover that can be opened and closed and is installed on the upper part of the feeder body, a feeding trough integrally protruding and formed on the front side of the feeder body, and a camera disposed on the front side of the feeder body. The upper surface of the feeding trough has multiple feeding ports, and pivot shafts are provided on both sides of the feeding trough. A standing frame for small birds to perch on the two pivot shafts is disposed on the two pivot shafts. The standing frame is connected to the feeder body through an elastic element to form a swingable structure. The upper surface of the feeding trough is inclined. The standing frame includes a standing rod and L-shaped side frame plates fixed to both sides of the standing rod. The upper ends of the two L-shaped side frame plates are provided with arc-shaped grooves, and a movable baffle is disposed between the two arc-shaped grooves.
[0007] Furthermore, the bottom plate of the feeder body is designed to be inclined, which facilitates the food in the hollow cavity to slide along the inclined surface of the bottom plate into the feeding trough.
[0008] Furthermore, multiple observation windows are formed on the side of the feeder body.
[0009] Furthermore, the feeder body has two lugs extending upward through the top cover, and a hanging bracket is disposed between the two lugs.
[0010] Furthermore, the elastic element is a torsion spring, which is sleeved on the pivot shaft. One torsion arm of the torsion spring is hooked to the L-shaped side frame plate, and the other torsion arm of the torsion spring is hooked to the connecting post on the side of the feeder body.
[0011] Furthermore, the connecting posts are multiple, making the torque of the torsion spring adjustable.
[0012] Furthermore, the bottom of the feeding trough has multiple small holes to facilitate the timely drainage of accumulated water.
[0013] The advantages of this utility model over the prior art are as follows: the baffle and the stand are designed separately. The baffle can completely block the feeding port of the feeding trough. At the same time, in the blocked state, the baffle is close to the upper surface of the feeding trough and does not affect the shooting range of the camera. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 A 3D image of a small bird feeder with a camera function.
[0015] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A sectional view;
[0016] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Exploded view;
[0017] Figure 4 This is a 3D image of a small bird feeder with a camera function.
[0018] In the diagram: 1. Hanging frame; 2. Top cover; 3. Feeder body; 31. Feeding trough; 311. Feeding opening; 32. Pivot shaft; 33. Connecting column; 34. Observation window; 35. Lug; 4. Camera; 5. Elastic element; 6. Baffle; 7. Standing frame; 71. Standing pole; 72. L-shaped side panel; 721. Arc-shaped groove. Detailed Implementation
[0019] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, an embodiment of this utility model provides a small bird feeder with a shooting function, comprising a feeder body 3 having a hollow cavity for storing bird food, a top cover 2 that can be opened and closed and is installed on the upper part of the feeder body 3, a feeding trough 31 integrally protruding and formed on the front side of the feeder body 3, and a camera 4 disposed on the front side of the feeder body 3. The upper surface of the feeding trough 31 has multiple feeding ports 311, and the two sides of the feeding trough 31 are provided with pivot shafts 32. The two pivot shafts 32 are provided with a standing frame 7 for small birds to perch on. The standing frame 7 is connected to the feeder body 3 through an elastic member 5 to form a swingable structure. The upper surface of the feeding trough 31 is inclined. The standing frame 7 includes a standing rod 71 and L-shaped side frame plates 72 fixed to the two sides of the standing rod 71. The upper ends of the two L-shaped side frame plates 72 are provided with arc-shaped grooves 721, and a movable baffle 6 is disposed between the two arc-shaped grooves 721.
[0020] The base plate of the feeder body 3 is designed to be inclined, which makes it easy for the food in the hollow cavity to slide along the inclined surface of the base plate into the feeding trough 31. The side of the feeder body 3 has multiple observation windows 34, which makes it easy for the user to observe the remaining amount of bird food in the cavity at any time and replenish the food in time. The feeder body 3 has two lugs 35 that extend upward through the top cover 2. The top cover 2 is opened and closed on the feeder body 3 through the lugs 35. The top of the feeder body 3 has an opening that communicates with the hollow cavity. The user can directly remove the top cover 2 from the feeder body 3 and add bird food to the hollow cavity through the opening. A hanging bracket 1 is arranged between the two lugs 35.
[0021] In this embodiment, the elastic element 5 is a torsion spring, which is sleeved on the pivot shaft 32. One torsion arm of the torsion spring is hooked to the L-shaped side frame plate 72, and the other torsion arm of the torsion spring is hooked to the connecting post 33 on the side of the feeder body 3. Of course, other elastic elements, such as tension springs or compression springs, can also be used to form a swingable structure between the standing frame 7 and the feeder body 3. There are three connecting posts 33, so that the torque of the torsion spring is adjustable. The user can connect the other torsion arm of the torsion spring to different connecting posts 33 according to different needs, thereby changing the elastic force of the torsion spring. The bottom of the feeding trough 31 has multiple small holes to facilitate the timely drainage of accumulated water.
[0022] like Figure 2 As shown, the front side of the feeder body 3 is provided with an inclined mounting plate. The camera 4 is mounted on the mounting plate so that the camera 4 is in an inclined state, which can effectively cover the feeding trough 31 and facilitate the camera 4 to take pictures.
[0023] The baffle and the stand are designed separately. When the stand is lowered, the baffle moves through the L-shaped side frame plate, thereby blocking the feeding opening of the feeding trough. At the same time, in the blocked state, the baffle is close to the upper surface of the feeding trough and does not affect the shooting range of the camera.
[0024] In practical use, for ease of understanding of this utility model, it will be described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings;
[0025] When small birds such as hummingbirds land on the standing post 71, their weight is insufficient to overcome the elastic force of the elastic element 5, so the standing post 7 basically does not swing, and its state is as follows. Figure 1 As shown, at this time, the feeding port 311 is in the open state, and the baffle 6 is in close contact with the upper surface of the feeding trough 31.
[0026] When a large animal such as a squirrel lands on the standing post 71, its weight exceeds the elastic force of the elastic element 5, causing the standing frame 7 to swing downwards (with the pivot axis 32 as the center of the swing), as shown in the image. Figure 4 As shown, at this time, the baffle 6 also moves. Since both ends of the baffle 6 are set in the arc groove 721, the baffle 6 can move along the trajectory of the arc groove 721 and can also rotate freely. That is, the baffle 6 completely covers the upper part of the feeding trough 31 and the baffle 6 does not block the shooting range of the camera 4.
[0027] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A small bird feeder with a camera function, comprising a feeder body (3) having a hollow cavity for storing bird food, a top cover (2) that can be opened and closed and covers the upper part of the feeder body (3), a feeding trough (31) integrally protruding and formed on the front side of the feeder body (3), and a camera (4) disposed on the front side of the feeder body (3), wherein the upper surface of the feeding trough (31) has a plurality of feeding ports (311), and the feeding trough (31) has pivot shafts (32) on both sides, and a standing frame (7) for small birds to perch on the two pivot shafts (32), the standing frame (7) forming a swingable structure with the feeder body (3) through an elastic member (5), characterized in that: The upper surface of the feeding trough (31) is inclined. The standing frame (7) includes a standing rod (71) and L-shaped side frame plates (72) fixed to both sides of the standing rod (71). The upper ends of the two L-shaped side frame plates (72) are provided with arc grooves (721), and a movable baffle (6) is arranged between the two arc grooves (721).
2. The small bird feeder with a shooting function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom plate of the feeder body (3) is designed to be inclined, so that the food in the hollow cavity can slide along the inclined surface of the bottom plate into the feeding trough (31).
3. A small bird feeder with a camera function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side of the feeder body (3) has multiple observation windows (34).
4. A small bird feeder with a shooting function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeder body (3) has two lugs (35) that extend upward through the top cover (2), and a hanger (1) is arranged between the two lugs (35).
5. A small bird feeder with a camera function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic element (5) is a torsion spring, which is sleeved on the pivot shaft (32). One torsion arm of the torsion spring is hooked on the L-shaped side frame plate (72), and the other torsion arm of the torsion spring is hooked on the connecting post (33) on the side of the feeder body (3).
6. A small bird feeder with a shooting function according to claim 5, characterized in that: There are multiple connecting posts (33), which makes the torque of the torsion spring adjustable.
7. A small bird feeder with a shooting function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the feeding trough (31) has multiple small holes to facilitate the timely drainage of accumulated water.