Bird feeder

By introducing a detachable, expandable grain bin and dividers to adjust the volume in the bird feeder, the problem of fixed grain bin volume in the bird feeder is solved, enabling flexible adjustment of the grain bin volume and improving the practicality of the equipment.

CN223816740UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-23NETVUE TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422525038.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-18
Publication Date
2026-01-23
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-18

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Technical Problem

Existing bird feeders have a fixed food bin volume, which cannot adapt to different installation environments, resulting in insufficient volume in confined environments or the need for frequent food replenishment in open environments.

Method used

Design a bird feeder with a detachable extended grain bin, including a side grain bin and an upper grain bin, which are connected to the main body via connectors to achieve variability in the total volume of the grain bin. Dividers can adjust the volume of the storage area. The extended grain bin is detachable from the main body for easy storage and transportation.

Benefits of technology

The total volume of the bird feeder's grain bin is flexibly adjustable to adapt to different installation environments, making it convenient for users and improving the device's practicality and portability.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a bird feeder which comprises a main body and an expansion granary, and the main body is provided with a main granary. The expanded granary is communicated with the main granary, and the expanded granary is detachably arranged on at least one of the upper part and the side part of the main body. The bird feeder is novel in structure and provided with the expansion granary, when the total volume of the granary needs to be increased, the expansion granary is installed, when the total volume of the granary needs to be reduced, the expansion granary is detached, the change of the total volume of the granary is achieved, the same bird feeder can effectively meet more different application requirements, and the bird feeder is more convenient for a user to use; and meanwhile, the expanded granary and the main body are detachable, so that the bird feeder can be conveniently stored and transported.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to bird feeding article technical field especially relates to a bird feeder. BACKGROUND

[0002] For bird observers and animal lovers, bird feeders have existed for quite a long time. Bird feeders have a main body, which includes a connected granary and feeding tray, and the food in the granary can automatically flow into the feeding tray for birds to eat. Currently, the volume of the granary of the bird feeder is generally fixed, which will undoubtedly result in the bird feeder not being able to adapt well to a variety of different installation environments. For example, a bird feeder with a large-capacity granary cannot be installed in a limited installation environment; a bird feeder with a small-capacity granary needs to be frequently replenished with food when installed in an open installation environment. SUMMARY

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a bird feeder with a variable total volume of granary.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problem, the utility model adopts the technical scheme of a bird feeder, which comprises:

[0005] A main body, the main body having a main granary;

[0006] An extension granary, the extension granary being in communication with the main granary, and the extension granary being detachably arranged above and at least one side of the main body.

[0007] Further, a periphery wall of the main body is provided with a window in communication with the main granary, the extension granary comprises a side granary located at the side of the main body, a bottom of the side granary is provided with a docking port, the side granary is detachably connected with the main body, further comprising a cover, the cover is detachably connected with the main body; when the side granary is connected with the main body, the docking port is in communication with the main granary through the window; when the cover is connected with the main body, the cover blocks the window.

[0008] Further, the side granary is connected with the main body through a first connecting piece.

[0009] Further, a top of the side granary is provided with a secondary feeding port and a secondary cover plate for closing the secondary feeding port, and the first connecting piece is located in the side granary.

[0010] Further, an edge of the docking port has a positioning flange, the positioning flange extends into the window and is in contact with a wall surface of the window.

[0011] Further, a plurality of partition pieces are arranged in the main granary, and the partition pieces divide the internal space of the main granary into a plurality of storage areas.

[0012] Further, the position of the partition in the main bin is adjustable to increase or decrease the volume of the content area on both sides of the partition.

[0013] Further, the partition has an extension plate arranged along the width direction of the main body, and a T-shaped slot is arranged on the extension plate, and the second connecting member is arranged through the T-shaped slot to connect the main body.

[0014] Further, the partition is provided with an avoiding slot.

[0015] Further, the top of the main body is provided with a main feeding opening, the extension bin includes an upper bin arranged above the main body, and a main cover plate, the upper bin is detachably connected with the main body, the upper bin includes a plurality of expansion frames connected with the main feeding opening, when the main body is connected with the upper bin, the main cover plate is detachably connected with the upper bin to close the top opening of the upper bin, when the main body is not connected with the upper bin, the main cover plate is detachably connected with the main body to close the main feeding opening, when the number of the expansion frames in the upper bin is more than one, two adjacent expansion frames are connected in a nested manner.

[0016] The bird feeder has the advantages that: the bird feeder has a novel structure, and has an extension bin, when it is necessary to increase the total volume of the bin, the extension bin can be installed, when it is necessary to reduce the total volume of the bin, the extension bin can be removed, the change of the total volume of the bin is realized, the same bird feeder can effectively adapt to more different application requirements, and the user can use the bird feeder more conveniently; meanwhile, the extension bin and the main body are detachable, and the bird feeder can be conveniently stored and transported. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 Fig. 2 is a structure schematic view of the bird feeder of the embodiment one of the utility model after installing the side bin;

[0018] Figure 2 Fig. 3 is a sectional view of the bird feeder of the embodiment one of the utility model after installing the side bin;

[0019] Figure 3 Fig. 4 is a structure schematic view of the bird feeder of the embodiment one of the utility model without installing the side bin;

[0020] Figure 4 Fig. 5 is a structure schematic view of another structure of the bird feeder of the embodiment one of the utility model.

[0021] REFERENCE NUMERALS:

[0022] 1, main body; 11, window; 12, main cover plate; 13, main grain bin; 131, inner recess; 14, feeding tray; 141, feeding area; 15, stand; 16, container area;

[0023] 2, side grain bin; 21, docking port; 22, auxiliary cover plate; 23, positioning flange;

[0024] 3, cover;

[0025] 4, shooting device;

[0026] 51, first connecting piece; 52, second connecting piece; 53, third connecting piece;

[0027] 6, partition; 61, extension plate; 62, slot; 63, avoiding slot;

[0028] 7, upper grain bin; 71, expansion frame. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] In order to explain the technical content, the purposes and effects of the present application in detail, the following will be described in combination with the embodiments and the accompanying drawings.

[0030] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 A bird feeder comprises:

[0031] A main body 1 has a main grain bin 13.

[0032] An expansion grain bin is in communication with the main grain bin 13, and is detachably arranged above or at the side of the main body 1.

[0033] From the above description, the present application has the following beneficial effects: the bird feeder has a novel structure, and has an expansion grain bin. When it is necessary to increase the total volume of the grain bin, the expansion grain bin can be installed, and when it is necessary to reduce the total volume of the grain bin, the expansion grain bin can be removed, so that the total volume of the grain bin can be changed, the same bird feeder can effectively adapt to more different application requirements, and the user can use it more conveniently. Meanwhile, the expansion grain bin and the main body 1 are detachable, so that the bird feeder can be conveniently stored and transported.

[0034] Further, the outer peripheral wall of the main body 1 is provided with a window 11 in communication with the main grain bin 13, the expansion grain bin comprises a side grain bin 2 located at the side of the main body 1, the bottom of the side grain bin 2 is provided with a docking port 21, the side grain bin 2 is detachably connected with the main body 1, and further comprises a cover 3, which is detachably connected with the main body 1. When the side grain bin 2 is connected with the main body 1, the docking port 21 is in communication with the main grain bin 13 through the window 11. When the cover 3 is connected with the main body 1, the cover 3 blocks the window 11.

[0035] As can be seen from the above description, when the volume needs to be expanded, the cover 3 is removed, and the upper grain bin 2 is installed, so that the total volume of the grain bin is changed.

[0036] Further, the side grain bin 2 is connected with the main body 1 through the first connecting piece 51.

[0037] As can be seen from the above description, the connection between the side grain bin 2 and the main body 1 is simple and convenient, and the connection stability is good. The first connecting piece 51 can be a hand screw or the like.

[0038] Further, the top of the side grain bin 2 is provided with a secondary feeding port and a secondary cover plate 22 for closing the secondary feeding port, and the first connecting piece 51 is located in the side grain bin 2.

[0039] As can be seen from the above description, the first connecting piece 51 connects the main body 1 from the inside of the side grain bin 2, which not only allows the side grain bin 2 to have a larger profile size to increase the volume of the side grain bin 2, but also provides a certain degree of protection for the first connecting piece 51 to reduce the aging rate of the first connecting piece 51.

[0040] Further, the edge of the docking port 21 has a positioning flange 23, which extends into the window 11 and is in contact with the wall surface of the window 11.

[0041] As can be seen from the above description, the cooperation of the positioning flange 23 and the window 11 can realize accurate positioning and docking of the side grain bin 2 and the main body 1, which facilitates the user to install the side grain bin 2 on the main body 1.

[0042] Further, the main grain bin 13 is provided with a plurality of partition pieces 6, which divide the internal space of the main grain bin 13 into a plurality of storage areas 16.

[0043] As can be seen from the above description, different storage areas 16 can be used to store different grains, so as to balance the nutrition of birds and meet the food habits of birds.

[0044] Further, the position of the partition piece 6 in the main grain bin 13 is adjustable to increase or decrease the volume of the storage areas 16 on both sides of the partition piece 6.

[0045] As can be seen from the above description, the ratio of different grains put into the feeding tray 14 can be adjusted, so as to better meet the food habits of birds in different periods and seasons.

[0046] Further, the partition piece 6 has an extension plate 61 arranged along the width direction of the main body 1, the extension plate 61 is provided with a slot 62, and the main body 1 is connected through the second connecting piece 52 penetrating the slot 62.

[0047] As can be seen from the above description, the adjusting process of the partition 6 is simple, and the user operation is simple.

[0048] Further, the partition 6 is provided with a avoiding slot 63.

[0049] As can be seen from the above description, the avoiding slot 63 on the partition 6 can avoid other structures in the main grain bin 13.

[0050] Further, the top of the main body 1 is provided with a main feeding opening, the extension grain bin includes an upper grain bin 7 located above the main body 1, and further includes a main cover plate 12, the upper grain bin 7 is detachably connected with the main body 1, the upper grain bin 7 includes a plurality of expansion frames 71 communicating with the main feeding opening, when the main body 1 is connected with the upper grain bin 7, the main cover plate 12 is detachably connected with the upper grain bin 7 to close the top opening of the upper grain bin 7, when the main body 1 is not connected with the upper grain bin 7, the main cover plate 12 is detachably connected with the main body 1 to close the main feeding opening, when the number of the expansion frames 71 in the upper grain bin 7 is multiple, two adjacent expansion frames 71 are connected in a nested manner.

[0051] As can be seen from the above description, the existence of the upper grain bin 7 can expand the capacity of the bird feeder to the upper side of the main body 1, so that the adjusting range of the total capacity of the grain bin of the bird feeder is larger, and the bird feeder can be more suitable for different application requirements. When the number of the expansion frames 71 in the upper grain bin 7 is multiple, the total capacity of the grain bin of the bird feeder can be adjusted to be larger.

[0052] Embodiment one

[0053] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 The embodiment one of the utility model discloses a bird feeder, including main body 1 and extension grain bin, the main body 1 has main grain bin 13, the extension grain bin with main grain bin 13 intercommunication, the extension grain bin is detachable and is located at least one of the upper side and side of main body 1.

[0054] The outer peripheral wall of the main body 1 is provided with a window 11 communicating with the main grain bin 13, the extension grain bin includes a side grain bin 2 located at the side of the main body 1, the bottom of the side grain bin 2 is provided with a docking port 21, the side grain bin 2 is detachably connected with the main body 1, further including a cover 3, the cover 3 is detachably connected with the main body 1, the docking port 21 and the cover 3 alternatively connect the main body 1, that is, when the side grain bin 2 is connected with the main body 1, the docking port 21 communicates with the internal space of the main body 1 through the window 11, so that the internal space of the side grain bin 2 and the internal space of the main grain bin 13 are communicated, when the cover 3 is connected with the main body 1, the cover 3 blocks the window 11.

[0055] In an embodiment, the main body 1 further has a feeding tray 14 connected with the main grain bin 13, the internal space of the main grain bin 13 is communicated with the feeding area 141 of the feeding tray 14, and the grain stored in the main grain bin 13 can fall into the feeding area 141 of the feeding tray 14 by itself; the feeding tray 14 is located below the main grain bin 13, and the window 11 is located at the connection between the feeding tray 14 and the main grain bin 13, or the window 11 is located on the main grain bin 13 and close to the lower part of the main grain bin 13.

[0056] In order to facilitate the birds to stand and eat, the main body 1 is provided with a standing frame 15, and in an embodiment, the standing frame 15 is connected with the feeding tray 14.

[0057] The top of the main grain bin 13 is provided with a main feeding opening, and the bird feeder further comprises a main cover plate 12 which is detachably connected with the main body 1 to close the main feeding opening.

[0058] The main body 1 is further provided with a shooting device 4, and in an embodiment, the front of the main grain bin 13 has an inner recess 131, and the shooting device 4 is installed at the inner recess 131.

[0059] The side grain bin 2 is connected with the main body 1 through a first connecting piece 51, and in the embodiment, the first connecting piece 51 is a hand screw, and in other embodiments, the first connecting piece 51 can also be a magnet, a buckle or the like.

[0060] The top of the side grain bin 2 is provided with a secondary feeding opening and a secondary cover plate 22 for closing the secondary feeding opening, and the first connecting piece 51 is located in the side grain bin 2. In a specific product, the first connecting piece 51 is located close to the secondary feeding opening, and the first connecting piece 51 located close to the top of the secondary grain bin can facilitate the user to operate the first connecting piece 51.

[0061] The edge of the docking interface 21 has a positioning flange 23 which extends into the window 11 and contacts with the wall surface of the window 11, and the positioning flange 23 and the window 11 can be stably positioned. In some embodiments, the positioning flange 23 is in the shape of a whole ring frame, so that the sealing property of the docking of the docking interface 21 and the window 11 is improved, and meanwhile, the positioning flange 23 can be more conveniently inserted into the window 11.

[0062] The main body 1 is provided with the window 11 on opposite sides respectively, so that the upper limit of the total volume of the grain bins of the bird feeder is higher, and when the side grain bins 2 are respectively installed on the two sides of the main body 1, the distribution of the center of gravity of the bird feeder is more balanced. In other embodiments, the main body 1 can be provided with the window 11 on only one side.

[0063] In an embodiment, the main grain bin 13 is provided with a plurality of partitions 6, which divide the internal space of the main grain bin 13 into a plurality of storage areas 16, each of which is in communication with the main feeding opening, and different storage areas 16 can be filled with different grains for birds to choose.

[0064] The position of the partition 6 in the main grain bin 13 can be adjusted to increase or decrease the volume of the storage areas 16 on both sides of the partition 6. After the position of the partition 6 in the main body 1 changes, the cross-sectional area of the storage area 16 changes, but the height of the storage area 16 remains unchanged, so the volume of the storage area 16 increases or decreases.

[0065] The partition 6 has an extension plate 61 arranged in the width direction of the main body 1, the extension plate 61 is provided with a T-shaped groove 62, the second connecting piece 52 passes through the T-shaped groove 62 to connect the main body 1, and the second connecting piece 52 can be a hand-tightened screw, a buckle, etc. In some embodiments, the partition 6 is connected to the main body 1 by magnetic attraction, plug-in block-slot or other ways, so that the position of the partition 6 in the main body 1 can be adjusted. When the partition 6 is connected to the main body 1 by magnetic attraction, the partition 6 is provided with a permanent magnet, the main body 1 is made of ferromagnetic material, or the main body 1 is provided with an iron sheet, and the permanent magnet is magnetically attracted to the ferromagnetic material / iron sheet. When the partition 6 is connected to the main body 1 by plug-in block-slot, a plurality of plug-in holes are arranged in the main body 1 along the width direction of the main body 1, and the partition 6 is provided with plug-in blocks matched with the plug-in holes, which are inserted into a group of the plug-in holes.

[0066] In an embodiment, the number of partitions 6 is multiple, for example two, and the number of storage areas 16 is three. When the main body 1 is connected with side grain bins 2 on both sides, the storage areas 16 on both sides are in communication with one of the side grain bins 2. At this time, even if the volume of the storage areas 16 on both sides is relatively small, the sum of the volumes of the side grain bins 2 and the storage areas 16 on both sides can still be relatively large. In addition, at this time, the user can accurately supplement the grain in the storage areas 16 on both sides through the side grain bins 2, thereby avoiding the grain originally needed to be put into the storage areas 16 on both sides from being accidentally put into the storage area 16 in the middle when the grain is put into the main feeding opening, and ensuring the accuracy of the user's operation.

[0067] The partition 6 is provided with an avoidance groove 63, which can avoid the inner recess 131 of the main grain bin 13, so that the partition 6 does not interfere with the inner recess 131 when sliding.

[0068] In an embodiment, the extension bin comprises an upper bin 7 located above the main body 1, the upper bin 7 is detachably connected with the main body 1, the upper bin 7 comprises a plurality of extension frames 71 which are communicated with the main drop opening, when the main body 1 is connected with the upper bin 7, the main cover plate 12 is detachably connected with the upper bin 7 to close the top opening of the upper bin 7, when the main body 1 is not connected with the upper bin 7, the main cover plate 12 is detachably connected with the main body 1 to close the main drop opening, when the number of the extension frames 71 in the upper bin 7 is more than one, two adjacent extension frames 71 are connected in nest.

[0069] Specifically, when the main body 1 is not connected with the upper bin 7, the main cover plate 12 is connected with the main body 1 through a third connecting member 53, the third connecting member 53 can be a hand screw, a buckle, a bolt, etc., when the number of the extension frames 71 in the upper bin 7 is one, the main cover plate 12 is connected with the extension frame 71 through the third connecting member 53, and the extension frame 71 is connected with the main bin 13 through another third connecting member 53, when the number of the extension frames 71 in the upper bin 7 is more than one, two nested extension frames 71 are connected through other third connecting members 53, so that the two extension frames 71 can keep the expanded state.

[0070] The above is only an embodiment of the present application, and does not limit the patent range of the present application, any equivalent transformation or direct or indirect application in the related technical field based on the content of the present application specification and drawings is also included in the patent protection range of the present application.

Claims

1. A bird feeder, characterized in that, include The main body includes a main grain warehouse; An extended grain silo, which is connected to the main grain silo, is detachably located on the side of the main body; The outer peripheral wall of the main body is provided with a window communicating with the main grain silo. The extended grain silo includes a side grain silo located to the side of the main body. The bottom of the side grain silo is provided with a connecting interface. The side grain silo is detachably connected to the main body and also includes a cover. The cover is detachably connected to the main body. When the side grain silo is connected to the main body, the connecting interface communicates with the main grain silo through the window. When the cover is connected to the main body, the cover blocks the window.

2. The bird feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side grain silo is connected to the main body via a first connector.

3. The bird feeder according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top of the side grain silo is provided with a secondary feeding port and a secondary cover plate for closing the secondary feeding port, and the first connecting member is located inside the side grain silo.

4. The bird feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The edge of the interface has a positioning flange that extends into the window and contacts the wall of the window.

5. The bird feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The grain warehouse is equipped with several partitions, which divide the internal space of the grain warehouse into multiple storage areas.

6. The bird feeder according to claim 5, characterized in that, The position of the separator within the main grain silo can be adjusted to increase or decrease the volume of the storage areas on both sides.

7. The bird feeder according to claim 6, characterized in that, The separator has an extension plate arranged along the width direction of the main body, the extension plate having a slot, and the extension plate being connected to the main body via a second connector passing through the slot.

8. The bird feeder according to claim 5, characterized in that, The separator is provided with a clearance groove.

9. The bird feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body has a main feeding port at its top. The extended grain silo includes an upper grain silo located above the main body and a main cover plate. The upper grain silo is detachably connected to the main body. The upper grain silo includes several expansion frames connected to the main feeding port. When the main body is connected to the upper grain silo, the main cover plate is detachably connected to the upper grain silo to close the top opening of the upper grain silo. When the main body is not connected to the upper grain silo, the main cover plate is detachably connected to the main body to close the main feeding port. When there are multiple expansion frames in the upper grain silo, two adjacent expansion frames are nested and connected.