Field deer feeder

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of feeding equipment, in particular to a field deer feeding device which comprises a supporting frame, a feed storage box used for storing feed, a feed scattering device used for scattering the feed to the outside and stable inserting feet capable of being inserted into the land, the feed storage box is installed on the upper portion of the supporting frame, and a feeding opening is formed in the upper end of the feed storage box. A discharging port is formed in the lower end of the storage box, the scattering device is arranged under the discharging port, the scattering device is connected with a driving assembly capable of driving the scattering device to rotate, and the driving assembly is connected with a control piece capable of controlling the starting time point and the running time of the driving assembly. According to the sika deer feeder, the feed scattering device and the driving assembly and the control piece matched with the feed scattering device are arranged, so that feed can be scattered regularly and quantitatively and distributed around the sika deer feeder by a certain distance, sika deer is prevented from crowding together to eat, and the sika deer is also prevented from colliding with the sika deer feeder by mistake; the deer feeder is convenient to use in the field by arranging a stable inserting foot, a dragging assembly and a resistance reducing stable plate block on the dragging assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of feeding equipment technology, specifically to a deer feeder for the wild. Background Technology

[0002] The sika deer is a medium-sized deer belonging to the Cervidae family. It is distributed throughout East Asia, ranging from Siberia to Korea, eastern China, and Vietnam. Sika deer are primarily raised in captivity and free-range. Free-range sika deer have a larger range of movement, and feeding is usually done by designated personnel at fixed times and locations. However, human intervention can easily make the deer wary or even frightened, making feeding time-consuming and labor-intensive.

[0003] For experiments that require observing wild sika deer, attracting them with food is a common method. However, if the food is placed directly or hung on a tree, the silence may not attract the sika deer. If the experimenter scatters the food by hand, combining food with movement to attract the sika deer, the deer may become wary of people and not easily appear, thus making it difficult to advance the experiment.

[0004] A patent with publication number CN210184186U discloses a feeding device for sika deer, including a storage bin with an inlet at the top. Fixed support frames are fixedly installed on the left and right outer walls of the storage bin. Support rods are connected to the inner cavities of both sets of fixed support frames. Slide rails are installed on the sides of the two sets of support rods that are close to each other. Connecting blocks are slidably connected to the sides of the two sets of slide rails that are close to each other. A feeding box is installed on the sides of the two sets of connecting blocks that are close to each other. A timing device is installed on the front wall of the storage bin. Fixed blocks are fixedly installed on the left and right inner walls of the storage bin. Movable plates are rotatably connected to the sides of the two sets of fixed blocks that are close to each other. The two sets of movable plates divide the storage bin into upper and lower spaces. A feeding pipe connects the storage bin and the feeding box. A first feeding outlet is evenly distributed on the top of the feeding box. This invention provides a feeding device that can feed at a time, eliminates the need for manual feeding, and simultaneously allows for feeding in different ranges.

[0005] The above-mentioned method uses a feeder instead of manual feeding, avoiding human intervention and thus reducing the sika deer's wariness, making the feeding work more efficient and labor-saving. However, the food from the feeder surrounds the feeding box, and since sika deer are relatively large, they are prone to crowding. Furthermore, outdoor ground is usually uneven, and the feeder is easily unstable when placed on the ground. If the sika deer accidentally bumps into it while eating around the feeding box, it may knock it over. In addition, since the feeders or observers usually choose not to appear or stay far away from the sika deer, it is inconvenient to observe the sika deer's eating behavior. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies and provide a deer feeder suitable for use in the wild, which can automatically feed deer at set times and in measured quantities.

[0007] To solve the above problems, the present invention adopts the following solution:

[0008] A deer feeder for outdoor use includes a support frame, a feed storage bin for storing feed, a feed spreading device for spreading feed to the outside, and a stable mounting foot that can be inserted into the ground. The feed storage bin is installed on the upper part of the support frame, with a feeding port at the upper end and a discharge port at the lower end. The feed spreading device is located directly below the discharge port and is connected to a drive assembly that can drive it to rotate. The drive assembly is connected to a control component that can control its start-up time and running time. The stable mounting foot is located at the lower end of the support frame.

[0009] In the above scheme, feed is put into the storage box from the feeding port, and then the feed falls into the spreading device from the discharge port. Under the action of the drive component and control component, the spreading device starts at a fixed point and rotates for a specified time. Under the centrifugal force of the spreading device, the feed is thrown out to a certain distance from the deer feeder.

[0010] Preferably, the feeding device includes a base plate and two baffles located on the upper part of the base plate. The base plate faces directly below the discharge port, and the two baffles are arranged opposite each other to form two opposing feeding notches that allow the feed to be thrown out.

[0011] With the above setup, when the feed falls from the outlet onto the bottom plate, the bottom plate and the baffle rotate under the drive of the drive component, causing the feed to rotate within the area enclosed by the baffle. When it rotates to the feeding gap, the feed is thrown out of the deer feeder under the action of centrifugal force. Because the centrifugal force is large and the feed is usually ground into small pieces to make it lighter, the feeding achieved by this method can throw the feed a long distance, preventing the sika deer from eating around the deer feeder and also preventing the sika deer from accidentally bumping into the deer feeder.

[0012] Preferably, the bottom plate is provided with guide plates at both of the material spreading gaps, and the guide plates are set at an angle upward.

[0013] An upward-sloping guide plate is installed to guide the feed upwards when it is thrown out, reducing the amount of feed falling around the spreading device.

[0014] Preferably, four stabilizing feet are provided, and they are respectively located at the four corners of the support frame.

[0015] The above settings are to ensure that the stabilizing feet are arranged reasonably, further guaranteeing the stability of the deer feeder.

[0016] Preferably, the lower end of the stabilizing insert is pointed.

[0017] The above settings are designed to facilitate the stable insertion of the insertion feet into the ground.

[0018] Preferably, the support frame is connected to a camera mounting bracket, which includes a support plate for mounting the camera and a connector that is detachably connected to the camera. The connector is movably connected to the support plate.

[0019] A camera mounting bracket is installed so that a camera can be mounted on the deer feeder to photograph the sika deer's eating habits, making it convenient for sika deer feeders or researchers to observe the deer's condition.

[0020] Preferably, the camera mounting bracket has two connections, which are diagonally arranged relative to the support frame.

[0021] Two camera mounts were set up diagonally to capture images of the sika deer eating on both sides, ensuring a more comprehensive and clear observation of the deer.

[0022] Preferably, the bottom of the support frame is connected to a dragging assembly for easy dragging. The dragging assembly includes two parallel dragging plates, each dragging plate is connected to a flat drag hook for connecting a rope, and the stable mounting feet are connected to the support frame through the dragging plates.

[0023] The device is equipped with a towing component so that when moving the deer feeder, the feeder can be dragged along the ground by connecting a rope to a flat towing hook, thus saving time and effort.

[0024] Preferably, the towing plate is provided with drag-reducing and stabilizing plates at both ends to make the towing more stable. The drag-reducing and stabilizing plates are set at an angle upward. The support frame is also connected with a slanted towing hook for connecting the rope. The slanted towing hook is located above the drag-reducing and stabilizing plates.

[0025] The above setup allows the rope to be connected to the slanted tow hook and dragged. Since it is located above the drag-reducing and stabilizing plate, when encountering a slope, the direction of the pulling force can be adjusted to be parallel to the slope. At the same time, the contact point with the ground transitions from the bottom of the towing plate to the end face of the drag-reducing and stabilizing plate, rather than being directly stuck at the end of the towing plate. This makes dragging smooth and stable, and reduces sliding resistance. This setup is especially time-saving and labor-saving when encountering snow.

[0026] Preferably, the storage bin may also be detachably connected to a cover that can block the feeding port.

[0027] A lid is installed to prevent the feed bins from being exposed, thus avoiding the feed from becoming too damp due to exposure to air, which could cause clumping and affect its palatability. It also prevents other debris from falling into the feed bins.

[0028] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0029] This invention, by setting up a feeding device and its cooperating drive components and control components, enables the feed to be fed out in a timely and quantitative manner and distributed around the deer feeder at a certain distance, thus preventing the sika deer from crowding together to eat and also preventing the sika deer from accidentally bumping into the deer feeder.

[0030] This invention features a stable mounting foot, allowing the deer feeder to be placed in the ground in the wild, ensuring stable placement. The drag-and-movement component and its drag-reducing and stabilizing plate make the deer feeder easy to move in the wild, improving its ease of use. Attached Figure Description

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the box lid when it is opened according to this utility model;

[0032] Figure 2 This is a side view of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 3 This is a partial sectional view of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point I;

[0035] Figure 5 This is a partial enlarged view of section II in this utility model;

[0036] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the material spreading device in this utility model;

[0037] Figure 7 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the support frame of this utility model.

[0038] Reference numerals: Support frame 10, storage bin 20, spreading device 30, drive assembly 40, stabilizing mounting foot 50, camera mounting bracket 60, moving assembly 70, rectangular part 21, inverted pyramidal part 22, feeding port 23, discharging port 24, bin cover 25, bottom plate 31, baffle 32, guide plate 33, support plate 61, connector 62, towing plate 71, drag-reducing and stabilizing plate 711, horizontal towing hook 72, oblique towing hook 73. Detailed Implementation

[0039] The following specific examples illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. This utility model can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of this utility model. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features described therein can be combined with each other.

[0040] It should be noted that the illustrations provided in the following embodiments are only schematic representations of the basic concept of the present invention. Therefore, the figures only show the components related to the present invention and are not drawn according to the actual number, shape and size of the components in the actual implementation. In the actual implementation, the form, quantity and proportion of each component can be arbitrarily changed, and the layout of the components may also be more complex.

[0041] In this embodiment: Reference Figures 1-3 This embodiment provides a wild deer feeder, which is mainly used for feeding sika deer at fixed points and in fixed quantities outdoors, or for attracting wild sika deer by scattering food in the wild in order to observe the relevant situation of wild sika deer.

[0042] The deer feeder includes a support frame 10, a feed storage box 20 for storing feed, a feed spreading device 30 for spreading feed to the outside, and a stable mounting foot 50 that can be inserted into the ground. The feed storage box 20 is installed on the upper part of the support frame 10. The feed storage box 20 includes a rectangular part 70 and an inverted pyramidal part 22 connected to the lower part of the rectangular part 70. The upper end of the rectangular part 70 is provided with a feeding port 23. The inverted pyramidal part 22 is set with a larger upper part and a smaller lower part and a discharge port 24 at its lower end. The feed storage box 20 can also be detachably connected to a box cover 25 that can cover the feeding port 23. The feed spreading device 30 is located directly below the discharge port 24. The feed spreading device 30 is connected to a drive component 40 that can drive it to rotate. The drive component 40 is connected to a control component that can control its start time and running time (the control component is not shown in the figure). The stable mounting foot 50 is located at the lower end of the support frame 10.

[0043] The above scheme achieves the following process for fixed-point feeding: feed is put into the storage box 20 from the feeding port 23. The feed falls sequentially along the rectangular part 70 and the inverted pyramidal part 22 to the discharge port 24, and then falls from the discharge port 24 into the spreading device 30. Under the action of the drive component 40 and the control component, the spreading device 30 starts at a fixed point and rotates for a specified time. Under the centrifugal force of the rotating spreading device 30, the feed is thrown out to a certain distance from the deer feeder.

[0044] refer to Figures 2-3 , Figures 5-6 To achieve the function of the spreading device 30, its structure is designed. The spreading device 30 includes a base plate 31 and two baffles 32 located on the upper end of the base plate 31. The base plate 31 is directly below the discharge port 24, and the two baffles 32 are arranged opposite each other to form two opposite spreading notches that allow the feed to be thrown out.

[0045] The specific feeding process is as follows: when the feed falls from the outlet 24 onto the bottom plate 31, the bottom plate 31 and the baffle 32 rotate under the drive of the drive component 40, causing the feed to rotate within the area enclosed by the baffle 32. When it rotates to the feeding gap, under the action of centrifugal force, the feed is thrown out of the deer feeder. Furthermore, due to the large centrifugal force, and because the feed is usually ground into small pieces, making it lighter, the feed can be thrown out to a certain distance from the deer feeder and distributed on both sides of the deer feeder, preventing the sika deer from crowding together to eat and also preventing the sika deer from accidentally bumping into the deer feeder.

[0046] The drive component 40 includes a motor, transmission components, etc. Since these are common existing technologies, they will not be described in detail in this embodiment, and their specific connection structure is not shown in the figure.

[0047] In this embodiment, the control component adopts a programmable electronic timer, which can be programmed to set the start time of the drive component 40, thereby determining the feeding time, and set the rotation time of the drive component 40, thereby determining the amount of feed to be sprinkled.

[0048] Furthermore, since some feed may fall directly from the feeding gaps, affecting the amount of feed dispensed and causing waste, guide plates 33 are provided on the bottom plate 31 at each of the two feeding gaps. The guide plates 33 are angled upwards and slightly inclined, and do not contact the baffle 32.

[0049] refer to Figure 1 To ensure the deer feeder is stable when placed in the field, four stabilizing feet 50 are provided, located at the four corners of the support frame 10.

[0050] refer to Figure 2 , Figure 4 Furthermore, to facilitate the stable insertion of the stabilizing pin 50 into the ground and thus ensure stable placement, the lower end of the stabilizing pin 50 is pointed.

[0051] refer to Figures 1-3 , Figure 5 To facilitate observation of the sika deer by feeders or researchers, a camera was installed on the support frame 10 to capture images of the deer's eating habits. The support frame 10 is connected to a camera mounting bracket 60, which includes a support plate 61 for mounting the camera and a connector 62 detachably connected to the camera. The connector 62 is movably connected to the support plate 61.

[0052] Furthermore, two camera mounting brackets 60 are connected and are arranged diagonally relative to the support frame 10. The diagonal arrangement of the two camera mounting brackets 60 allows for capturing images of the sika deer feeding on both sides, ensuring a more comprehensive and clear observation of the deer.

[0053] refer to Figure 1 , Figure 7 To facilitate the movement of the deer feeder in the field, a dragging assembly 70 is connected to the bottom of the support frame 10. The dragging assembly 70 includes two parallel dragging plates 71, each with two flat drag hooks 72 for connecting ropes. The stabilizing foot 50 is connected to the support frame 10 via the dragging plates 71. Therefore, by connecting the rope to the flat drag hooks 72, the deer feeder can be dragged along the ground with the dragging plates 71, thus moving the deer feeder quickly and effortlessly.

[0054] Furthermore, the drag-reducing and stabilizing plates 711 are provided at both ends of the drag-reducing plate 71 to make the drag-reducing and stabilizing plate 711 obliquely upward. The support frame 10 is also connected to two oblique drag hooks 73 for connecting the rope. The oblique drag hooks 73 are located above the drag-reducing and stabilizing plates 711.

[0055] The rope can be connected to the inclined towing hook 73 to drag the deer feeder. Since it is located above the drag-reducing and stabilizing plate 711, when encountering an incline, the direction of the pulling force can be adjusted to be parallel to the incline. At the same time, the contact part with the ground transitions from the bottom end of the towing plate 71 to the end face of the drag-reducing and stabilizing plate 711, instead of being directly stuck at the end of the towing plate 71. This makes the towing smooth and stable, and reduces sliding resistance. This setting is more time-saving and labor-saving, especially when encountering snow.

[0056] The above description is merely a specific example of this utility model and does not constitute any limitation on this utility model. Obviously, those skilled in the art, after understanding the content and principle of this utility model, may make various modifications and changes in form and details without departing from the principle and structure of this utility model. However, these modifications and changes based on the concept of this utility model are still within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A deer feeder for outdoor use, characterized in that, The device includes a support frame (10), a storage bin (20) for storing feed, a spreading device (30) for spreading feed to the outside, and a stable foot (50) that can be inserted into the ground. The storage bin (20) is installed on the upper part of the support frame (10). The upper end of the storage bin (20) is provided with a feeding port (23), and the lower end of the storage bin (20) is provided with a discharge port (24). The spreading device (30) is located directly below the discharge port (24). The spreading device (30) is connected to a drive assembly (40) that can drive it to rotate. The drive assembly (40) is connected to a control component that can control its start time and running time. The stable foot (50) is located at the lower end of the support frame (10).

2. The deer feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding device (30) includes a base plate (31) and two baffles (32) located on the upper end of the base plate (31). The base plate (31) is directly below the discharge port (24). The two baffles (32) are arranged opposite each other and form two opposite feeding gaps that allow the feed to be thrown out.

3. The deer feeder according to claim 2, characterized in that, The base plate (31) is provided with guide plates (33) at the two material spreading gaps, and the guide plates (33) are set obliquely upward.

4. The deer feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The stabilizing inserts (50) are provided in four parts, and are respectively located at the four corners of the support frame (10).

5. The deer feeder according to claim 4, characterized in that, The lower end of the stabilizing insert (50) is pointed.

6. The deer feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support frame (10) is connected to a camera mounting bracket (60), which includes a support plate (61) for mounting the camera and a connector (62) that is detachably connected to the camera. The connector (62) is movably connected to the support plate (61).

7. The deer feeder according to claim 6, characterized in that, The camera mounting bracket (60) has two connections and is diagonally positioned relative to the support frame (10).

8. The deer feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the support frame (10) is connected to a dragging assembly (70) for easy dragging. The dragging assembly (70) includes two parallel dragging plates (71). Each dragging plate (71) is connected to a flat drag hook (72) for connecting a rope. The stable mounting foot (50) is connected to the support frame (10) through the dragging plate (71).

9. The deer feeder according to claim 8, characterized in that, The drag plate (71) is provided with drag-reducing and stabilizing plates (711) at both ends to make dragging more stable. The drag-reducing and stabilizing plates (711) are set at an angle upward. The support frame (10) is also connected with a slanted drag hook (73) for connecting the rope. The slanted drag hook (73) is located above the drag-reducing and stabilizing plates (711).

10. The deer feeder according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The storage bin (20) can also be detachably connected to a cover (25) that can block the feeding port (23).

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