Bird feeder

Abstract

The utility model relates to a bird feeder. The bird feeder comprises a base provided with a water storage tank, an overflow tank and a water inlet channel, the water inlet channel is communicated with the water storage tank, and the overflow tank is adjacent to the water storage tank; the cover plate is used for covering the water storage tank, and a water outlet hole is formed in the cover plate; the drinking water tray is arranged on the base, and drinking water holes corresponding to the water outlet holes are formed in the drinking water tray; the adapter is communicated with the water inlet channel of the base; and the water bottle is communicated with the adapter. According to the bird feeder, the overflow groove is formed in the outer side of the water storage groove, when the bird feeder shakes greatly, sweet water overflowing from the water storage groove can flow into the overflow groove, and the overflowing sweet water is prevented from flowing to the surface of the bird feeder.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of pet feeding, and more particularly to a bird feeder. Background Technology

[0002] Bird feeders are typically suspended outdoors and contain sugar water. Long-beaked birds, such as hummingbirds, can drink from these sugar water. Because bird feeders are usually suspended, they sway in strong winds. This swaying can cause the sugar water to spill onto the surface of the feeder, making it difficult to clean and wasting some of the sugar water. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above problems, this application provides a bird feeder that can prevent sugar water from spreading onto the surface of the bird feeder due to shaking.

[0004] This application provides a bird feeder, comprising:

[0005] The base has a water storage tank, an overflow tank, and a water inlet channel, wherein the water inlet channel is connected to the water storage tank, and the overflow tank is adjacent to the water storage tank;

[0006] A cover plate is used to cover the water tank, and the cover plate is provided with a water outlet hole;

[0007] A drinking tray is provided on the base, and the drinking tray is provided with a drinking hole corresponding to the water outlet hole;

[0008] An adapter that connects to the water inlet channel of the base;

[0009] Water bottle, connected to the adapter.

[0010] According to some embodiments of this application, the base includes:

[0011] The lower shell has a receiving cavity with an opening at one end;

[0012] The upper shell is disposed on the lower shell, and the water storage tank, overflow tank and water inlet channel are all disposed on the upper shell.

[0013] According to some embodiments of this application, the overflow tank is used to collect liquid overflowing from the water storage tank.

[0014] According to some embodiments of this application, the base further includes a first sealing ring disposed between the lower shell and the upper shell.

[0015] According to some embodiments of this application, the drinking tray includes:

[0016] The water dispenser itself;

[0017] A retaining ring is disposed on the end face of the drinking tray body, and the retaining ring covers the gap between the lower shell and the upper shell.

[0018] According to some embodiments of this application, the side wall of the water storage tank is provided with a return water hole, which is connected to the overflow tank.

[0019] According to some embodiments of this application, the bird feeder also includes:

[0020] A circuit board is disposed within the base;

[0021] A camera device is mounted on the base, and the camera device is electrically connected to the circuit board;

[0022] A communication device is disposed on the base, and the communication device is electrically connected to the circuit board;

[0023] A power supply is located on the base and is electrically connected to the circuit board.

[0024] According to some embodiments of this application, the camera device is configured to face the drinking hole.

[0025] According to some embodiments of this application, the bird feeder also includes a USB interface disposed on the base and electrically connected to the circuit board.

[0026] According to some embodiments of this application, the bird feeder also includes an audio device disposed on the base and electrically connected to the circuit board.

[0027] The bird feeder of this application has an overflow trough on the outside of the water tank. When the bird feeder shakes significantly, the sugar water that overflows from the water tank can flow into the overflow trough, preventing the overflowing sugar water from flowing onto the surface of the bird feeder and reducing the possibility of surface contamination. Attached Figure Description

[0028] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without exceeding the scope of protection claimed by this application.

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a bird feeder according to an embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of a bird feeder according to an embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the base according to an embodiment of this application;

[0032] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the base of an embodiment of this application;

[0033] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the upper shell in an embodiment of this application;

[0034] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of a bird feeder according to an embodiment of this application;

[0035] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Enlarged view of part A in the middle. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The technical solutions of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0037] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, an embodiment of this application provides a bird feeder 100, which includes: a base 1, a cover 2, a water dish 3, an adapter 4, and a water bottle 5.

[0038] like Figure 3 As shown, the top of the base 1 is provided with a water storage tank 11, an overflow tank 12, and a water inlet channel 13. Both the water storage tank 11 and the overflow tank 12 have openings at the top. Optionally, the water storage tank 11 is approximately fan-shaped, and the overflow tank 12 is adjacent to the water storage tank 11. When the bird feeder 100 shakes, the sugar water overflowing from the water storage tank 11 can flow into the overflow tank 12, preventing the sugar water overflowing from the water storage tank 11 from spreading on the surface of the bird feeder 100. The water inlet channel 13 connects to the water storage tank 11, allowing the sugar water to enter the water storage tank 11 through the water inlet channel 13 for the birds to drink.

[0039] A cover plate 2 is positioned above the water storage tank 11. The shape of the cover plate 2 is adapted to the water storage tank 11 to cover it and reduce water evaporation. Optionally, the cover plate 2 is snapped into the wall of the water storage tank 11. The cover plate has multiple water outlet holes 21, which communicate with the water storage tank 11. The number of water outlet holes 21 is determined according to requirements.

[0040] A drinking dish 3 is positioned above the base 1, abutting against it. The drinking dish 3 is covered by a cover plate 2 and an overflow trough 12 to prevent external debris from entering the overflow trough 12. Optionally, the drinking dish 3 can press against the cover plate 2. The drinking dish 3 is provided with drinking holes 31 corresponding to water outlets 21, with one drinking hole 31 for each water outlet 2. Birds can drink sugar water through the drinking holes 31.

[0041] The adapter 4 connects to the water inlet channel 13. Optionally, the adapter 4 is disposed in the water inlet channel 13, and the outer wall of the adapter 4 is provided with a first external thread, while the water inlet channel 13 is provided with a first internal thread adapted to the first external thread. The adapter 4 is provided with a through hole 41. The top of the adapter 4 is provided with a flange, and after the adapter 4 is disposed in the water inlet channel 13, the flange of the adapter 4 can press the drinking tray 3 from above.

[0042] The water bottle 5 is mounted on the adapter 4. For example, the bottom of the water bottle 5 is provided with a second external thread, and the through hole 41 is provided with a second internal thread that matches the second external thread. The water bottle 5 is used to hold sugar water, and the sugar water in the water bottle 5 enters the water storage tank 11 through the water inlet channel 13.

[0043] In this embodiment, the bird feeder 100 has an overflow trough 12 on the outside of the water tank 11. When the bird feeder 100 shakes significantly, the sugar water that overflows from the water tank 11 can flow into the overflow trough 12, preventing the overflowing sugar water from flowing onto the surface of the bird feeder 100.

[0044] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the base 1 includes a lower shell 14 and an upper shell 15. The lower shell 14 is provided with a receiving cavity 141 with an opening at the top. The upper shell 15 is disposed on the lower shell 14, and optionally, the upper shell 15 closes the opening of the receiving cavity 141. A water storage tank 11, an overflow tank 12, and a water inlet channel 13 are all disposed on the upper shell 15. Optionally, a downwardly protruding structure 151 of the upper shell 15 forms the water storage tank 11 and the overflow tank 12, and the downwardly protruding structure 151 is located in the receiving cavity 141.

[0045] In some embodiments, a support column 152 is provided at the center of the upper shell 15, and a water inlet channel 13 is provided on the support column 152. The drinking tray 3 is fitted onto the support column 152 to fix the drinking tray 3.

[0046] like Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the overflow tank 12 is used to collect liquid overflowing from the storage tank 11. A partition between the storage tank 11 and the overflow tank 12 abuts against the outer wall of the support column 152. The overflow tank 12 extends from one side of the storage tank 11 around the support column 152 to the other side of the storage tank 11 to increase the water capacity of the overflow tank 12.

[0047] like Figure 4As shown, in some embodiments, the base 1 further includes a first sealing ring 16, which is disposed between the lower shell 14 and the upper shell 15 to seal the gap between the lower shell 14 and the upper shell 15, thereby improving the safety of the bird feeder 100.

[0048] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the drinking dish 3 includes a drinking dish body 32 and a retaining ring 33, with a drinking hole 31 disposed on the drinking dish body 32. The retaining ring 33 is disposed on the bottom surface of the drinking dish body 32 and is annular. The retaining ring 33 covers the gap between the lower shell 14 and the upper shell 15, effectively preventing water from entering the gap between the shell 14 and the upper shell 15 from the outside, further improving the safety of the bird feeder 100.

[0049] like Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the side wall of the water storage tank 11 is provided with a return water hole 111, which is connected to the overflow tank 12. The sugar water in the overflow tank 12 flows into the water storage tank 11 through the return water hole 111, thus avoiding waste of the sugar water in the overflow tank 12.

[0050] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the bird feeder 100 further includes a circuit board 61, a camera device 62, a communication device 63, and a power supply 64. The circuit board 61 and the power supply 64 are both disposed within the receiving cavity 141 of the base 1. The camera device 62 and the communication device 63 are both disposed on the side wall of the base 1. The camera device 62, the communication device 63, and the power supply 64 are all electrically connected to the circuit board 61. The power supply 64 is used to supply power to other electronic devices. The camera device 62 may be a camera, and the communication device 63 may be a wireless communication device. Optionally, the image information captured by the camera device 62 is sent to the circuit board 61, and the image information is sent to a display device by the communication device 63, allowing the user to view in real time whether birds are feeding.

[0051] In some embodiments, the camera device 62 is configured to face the drinking hole 31 of the drinking tray 3, so that the user can observe birds near the drinking hole 31.

[0052] In some embodiments, the bird feeder 100 further includes a USB interface 65, which is disposed on the side wall of the base 1. The USB interface 65 is electrically connected to the circuit board 61. Optionally, the controller can be connected to the USB interface 65 to set parameters of the camera device 62 and the communication device 63.

[0053] In some embodiments, the bird feeder 100 further includes an audio device 66 disposed on the side wall of the base 1. The audio device 66 is electrically connected to the circuit board 61, and optionally, the audio device 66 is a speaker. The audio device 66 is capable of emitting sounds to prompt the user, for example, to remind the user to add sugar water to the water bottle regularly.

[0054] like Figure 4 As shown, optionally, the lower shell 14 is provided with a mounting hole 142, which is a through hole for mounting the camera device 62. The camera device 62 is inserted into the mounting hole 142 from above, and the end cap 71 is used to seal the bottom opening of the mounting hole 142. Optionally, a second sealing ring 72 is provided between the end cap 71 and the mounting hole 142.

[0055] The embodiments of this application have been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The descriptions of the embodiments above are only for the purpose of helping to understand the technical solutions and core ideas of this application. Therefore, any changes or modifications made by those skilled in the art based on the ideas of this application, and on the specific implementation methods and application scope of this application, are all within the scope of protection of this application. In summary, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

Claims

1. A bird feeder, characterized in that The utility model relates to a water fountain, comprising: a base having a water storage groove, a water overflow groove and a water inlet channel, the water inlet channel being communicated with the water storage groove, the water overflow groove being adjacent to the water storage groove; a cover plate for covering the water storage groove, the cover plate being provided with a water outlet hole; a water drinking plate provided on the base, the water drinking plate being provided with a water drinking hole corresponding to the water outlet hole; an adapter communicated with the water inlet channel of the base; a water bottle communicated with the adapter.

2. The bird feeder of claim 1, wherein, The base comprises: a lower shell provided with an open-ended accommodating cavity; an upper shell provided on the lower shell, the water storage groove, the water overflow groove and the water inlet channel being provided on the upper shell.

3. A bird feeder according to claim 2, characterised in that The water overflow groove is used for receiving the liquid overflowed from the water storage groove.

4. The bird feeder of claim 2, wherein The base further comprises a first sealing ring provided between the lower shell and the upper shell.

5. The bird feeder of claim 2, wherein The water drinking plate comprises: a water drinking plate body; a stop ring provided on the end face of the water drinking plate body, the stop ring shielding the gap between the lower shell and the upper shell.

6. The bird feeder according to claim 1 or 3, wherein The side wall of the water storage groove is provided with a backwater hole communicated with the water overflow groove.

7. The bird feeder of claim 1, wherein Further comprising: a circuit board provided in the base; a camera device provided on the base, the camera device being electrically connected with the circuit board; a communication device provided on the base, the communication device being electrically connected with the circuit board; a power supply provided on the base, the power supply being electrically connected with the circuit board.

8. A bird feeder according to claim 7, characterised in that The camera device is configured to face the water drinking hole.

9. The bird feeder of claim 7, wherein, Further comprising a USB interface provided on the base, the USB interface being electrically connected with the circuit board.

10. A bird feeder according to claim 9, characterised in that Further comprising an audio device provided on the base, the audio device being electrically connected with the circuit board.

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