Bird feeder

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model relates to the technical field of bird feeders, and particularly discloses a bird feeder which comprises a power supply assembly for supplying power to a camera assembly. The power supply assembly is directly arranged on the granary assembly or independently arranged and electrically connected with the camera shooting assembly. Through the above structure, the power supply assembly which is used together with the camera assembly can be used for supplying power to the camera assembly, the camera assembly does not need to be frequently disassembled for charging, and the use experience of the bird feeder is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bird feeder technology, and in particular to a bird feeder. Background Technology

[0002] Bird feeders are devices designed specifically for feeding and observing birds. Users can attract birds to feed by putting food into the feeder, and the feeder can capture images through cameras and other camera components and then wirelessly transmit them to the user. Users can observe the birds remotely in real time or at set times, which is why they are loved by bird enthusiasts and researchers.

[0003] Most bird feeders use built-in batteries for their camera components, but these batteries have limited power, and bird feeders are often placed outdoors where there is no power source for charging. To meet the power needs of the camera components, users have to frequently remove them to replace batteries or charge them. This frequent battery replacement and charging causes great inconvenience. If the camera components are not recharged in time, they will not work, causing users to miss opportunities to photograph and observe the birds, thus disrupting their normal birdwatching experience and creating a negative user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model provides a bird feeder, which mainly solves the technical problem that the existing bird feeder camera components have high power consumption, and the frequent disassembly and reassembly of the camera components for power replenishment affects the user experience of the bird feeder.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides a bird feeder, comprising: ， The grain storage assembly also includes a power supply assembly for supplying power to the camera assembly; the power supply assembly is directly disposed in the grain storage assembly or disposed independently, and is electrically connected to the camera assembly.

[0006] Optionally, the power supply component is a solar panel, which is disposed on the outer surface of the grain silo component, and the solar panel is electrically connected to the camera component via wires.

[0007] Optionally, the outer surface of the grain silo assembly is provided with a receiving groove, and the solar panel is installed in the receiving groove, with the front of the solar panel facing away from the receiving groove flush with the outer surface of the grain silo assembly.

[0008] Optionally, the grain silo assembly has a first wire through hole at the bottom of the receiving tank, which allows wires to pass through and connect to the solar panel.

[0009] Optionally, the outer side of the back plate of the grain storage component is provided with a wire groove and a second wire through hole, the second wire through hole being connected to the wire groove, and the second wire through hole allowing the wire to pass through and connect to the camera component.

[0010] Optionally, the grain silo assembly is provided with multiple hooks for engaging wires to constrain the arrangement of wires between the receiving trough and the wire channel.

[0011] Optionally, the grain silo assembly has a clearance groove at the bottom of the receiving tank, and the first wire through hole is located at the bottom of the clearance groove.

[0012] Optionally, the power supply component further includes a first connector, which is disposed on the grain silo component. One end of the wire is connected to the first connector. The camera component is provided with a second connector, which is used to connect to the first connector.

[0013] Optionally, the grain silo assembly includes a silo body and a top cover, with the top cover disposed at the upper end of the silo body and the power supply assembly disposed on the outer surface of the top cover.

[0014] Optionally, the bird feeder includes a metal grain bin assembly, and the solar panel is connected to the metal grain bin assembly by means of a heat-conducting component directly or in the middle of the back of the panel.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model embodiment are as follows: Unlike existing technologies, this utility model embodiment provides a bird feeder, including a power supply component for powering a camera component; the power supply component is directly installed in the grain bin component or installed independently, and is electrically connected to the camera component. Through this structure, this embodiment can utilize the power supply component used with the camera component to power the camera component, eliminating the need for frequent disassembly and reassembly of the camera component for recharging, thus improving the user experience of the bird feeder. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the embodiments of this application 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 the drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is an exploded structural diagram of a bird feeder provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of a bird feeder provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the feeding tray assembly and the stand assembly of a bird feeder provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of a bird feeder provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged view of part A in the middle;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a snap-fit ​​assembly provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a solar panel provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram from another perspective of a bird feeder provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 9 yes Figure 4 Enlarged view of part B in the middle;

[0026] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the connectors of the camera component and the power supply component provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a material guide provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 12 yes Figure 11 Enlarged view of a section in the middle C;

[0029] Figure 13 This is an exploded structural diagram of another bird feeder provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0030] Figure 14 This is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a standing pole provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0031] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an anti-leakage mesh provided in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0032] Icon labels:

[0033] 1000, bird feeder;

[0034] 1. Grain bin components; 11. Bin body; 111. Grain cavity; 112. Grain outlet; 113. Signal window; 114. Fixing component; 1141. First fixing arm; 1142. Bending arm; 1143. Second fixing arm; 114a. First fixing groove; 115. Mounting groove; 116. Inner frame; 12. Window baffle; 13. Sealing layer; 14. Receiving groove; 141. First wire hole; 142. Clearance groove; 15. Wire groove; 16. Second wire hole; 17. Hook; 19. Top cover; 191. Rotating connector; 1911. Rotating shaft; 1912. Rotating sleeve; 192. Stabilizing connector; 1a. Material guide; 1a1. Support part; 1a2. Inclined part; 1a21. Insertion part;

[0035] 2. Feeding tray assembly; 21. Feeding trough; 211. Drain hole; 212. Plug-in hole; 22. Screw groove;

[0036] 3. Stand assembly; 31. Pole structure; 311. Standing pole; 3111. Locking protrusion; 312. Distance adjustment component; 3121. Connecting rod; 3121a. Connecting slot; 3121b. Sliding groove; 3122. First washer; 3123. Second washer; 32. Locking component; 321. Anti-slip texture; 322. Threaded connection; 33. Heat insulation component;

[0037] 4. Camera assembly; 41. Second connector;

[0038] 5. Camera assembly components; 51. First magnetic chuck; 52. Second magnetic chuck; 53. Snap-fit ​​assembly; 531. Elastic snap-fit ​​component; 5311. Mounting arm; 5312. Connecting arm; 5313. Spring arm; 5313a. Slot; 5314. Guide arm;

[0039] 6. Power supply components; 6a. Solar panel; 61. Wire; 6a1. Panel body; 6a2. Controller; 62. Thermally conductive adhesive layer; 63. First connector;

[0040] 7. Leakage prevention mesh; 71. Leakage hole; 71a. First feeding inlet; 71b. Second feeding inlet;

[0041] 8. Locking assembly; 81. Locking element; 811. Locking part; 812. Handle; 82. Mounting element;

[0042] 9. Guide components;

[0043] S1, Eating Area; S2, Avoidance Area; S21, No-Station Area; S22, Optional Area. Detailed Implementation

[0044] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more detailed description is provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that when an element is described as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly on the other element, or one or more intermediate elements may exist between them. When an element is described as being "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element, or one or more intermediate elements may exist between them. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this specification are for illustrative purposes only.

[0045] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this specification have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The term "and / or" as used in this specification includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0046] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The bird feeder 1000 comprises: a food bin assembly 1, a feeding tray assembly 2, a perch assembly 3, and a camera assembly 4. Both the feeding tray assembly 2 and the camera assembly 4 can be installed within the food bin assembly 1. The feeding tray assembly 2 is located at the food outlet of the food bin assembly 1, receiving the bird feed output from it. The perch assembly 3 is installed within the feeding tray assembly 2, providing a place for birds to stand. The camera assembly 4 is fixedly or detachably mounted to the food bin assembly 1, with its camera angle facing the feeding tray assembly 2, capturing images of birds when they appear within its field of view. Furthermore, the camera assembly 4 can communicate with external devices, sending captured bird images to other devices for viewing by the user. For example, when birds appear to feed or perch on the feeding tray assembly 2 or the perch assembly 3, the camera assembly 4 captures images of birds within its field of view according to a preset capture method, and wirelessly transmits these images to the user's linked mobile phone, computer, or other devices for real-time or scheduled viewing, providing users with an excellent remote and intelligent birdwatching experience.

[0047] Specifically, the feed bin assembly 1 includes a bin body 11, which has a feed chamber 111. The feed chamber 111 has a feed inlet and a feed outlet 112. The feed chamber 111 is used to store bird feed, and the feed inlet and feed outlet 112 are used for material communication between the feed chamber 111 and the outside world, such as for replenishing and discharging feed. The feeding dish assembly 2 is installed at the feed outlet end of the bin body 11. The feeding dish assembly 2 is provided with a feeding trough 21, which is connected to the feed chamber 111 through the feed outlet 112. In this configuration, the lower end of the feed bin assembly 1 is the feed outlet end, and the feed outlet 112 is located at the lower end of the feed bin assembly 1, so that the bird feed stored in the feed chamber 111 can be transported to the feeding trough 21 from the feed outlet 112 under the action of gravity. The perch assembly 3 is mounted on the feeding dish assembly 2 to allow birds to stand on it for feeding or perching. Understandably, the perch assembly 3 should have a rod-like structure 31 that facilitates gripping by the birds' toes, thereby enhancing the biocompatibility between the bird feeder and the birds, and adjusting the shooting distance between the camera assembly 4 and the birds so that the camera assembly 4 can capture bird images that meet predetermined requirements. The camera assembly 4 is mounted on the food storage assembly 1 to capture images of birds perching or feeding on the bird feeder 1000. The camera component 4 has a field of view that can cover at least part of the feeding trough 21 and also the stand component 3, so as to ensure comprehensive monitoring of birds feeding or roosting on the bird feeder 1000 and provide sufficient data support for the study of bird behavior. The camera component 4 can wirelessly send and receive signals to the outside world so that the captured images can be transmitted to the outside world periodically or in real time. For example, the captured images can be transmitted periodically or in real time to other terminals other than the bird feeder 1000, such as to mobile phones, PADs, computers and other terminals bound to the bird feeder 1000.

[0048] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 The bottom of the feeding trough 21 is provided with a drainage hole 211 to drain any water that may accumulate in the feeding trough 21, so as to prevent the bird food in the feeding trough 21 from being soaked and spoiled for a long time and to protect the health of the birds that forage here.

[0049] The materials used in the bird feeder 1000 include, but are not limited to, wood, plastic, metal, glass, or a combination of these materials. When the overall structure of the bird feeder 1000 is made of metal, it can greatly improve the structural strength of the bird feeder 1000 and provide excellent performance such as drop resistance and durability. However, the metal shell of the bird feeder 1000 will have a shielding effect on the signal transmission and reception of the camera component 4 inside the bird feeder 1000, affecting the data transmission between the camera component 4 and the outside world, and greatly reducing the performance of the bird feeder 1000 and the user experience.

[0050] Therefore, this utility model proposes a bird feeder 1000 made of metal or a combination of metal and non-metal materials, which solves the above-mentioned signal shielding problem while ensuring the structural strength and durability of the bird feeder 1000.

[0051] Please see Figure 1 The feed silo assembly 1 includes a silo body 11, which has a mounting groove 115 for accommodating the camera assembly 4. The silo body 11 is a metal silo body, meaning the feed silo assembly 1 includes a metal silo body. At least one signal window 113 is provided in the portion of the silo body 11 where the mounting groove 115 is formed, penetrating both the silo body 11 and the mounting groove 115. The signal window 113 can be a large through-hole of the required size, or it can be composed of multiple small through-holes, such as a mesh. Furthermore, the mounting groove 115 is provided in the center of the front of the silo body 11 facing the shooting direction of the camera assembly 4. The feeding tray assembly 2 is also made of metal, further ensuring the structural strength of the bird feeder 1000.

[0052] Considering that the antenna of the camera assembly 4 is usually housed in the bottom of the mounting groove 115, in one embodiment, the signal window 113 is opened at the position opposite to the bottom of the mounting groove 115 on the back plate of the housing 11, that is, the bottom of the mounting groove 115 penetrates through the back plate of the housing 11 to form the signal window 113.

[0053] Furthermore, a signal window 113 may also be provided on the part of the compartment 11 surrounding the mounting groove 115. That is, at least one of the parts of the compartment 11 where the back plate is opposite to the bottom of the mounting groove 115 and the part of the compartment 11 surrounding the mounting groove 115 is provided with a signal window 113.

[0054] To further reduce signal shielding, signal windows 113 may also be provided on the front or side panels of the hopper body 11. Where the stable support of the hopper body 11 is satisfied, the size and number of signal windows 113 on the front or side panels can be maximized. That is, apart from the necessary skeletal support, the remaining parts of the front and side panels of the hopper body 11 can be configured as signal windows 113.

[0055] Furthermore, the compartment 11 includes an inner frame 116, which forms the aforementioned mounting groove 115. The inner frame 116 has at least one signal window 113 that passes through the compartment 11 and the mounting groove 115.

[0056] In one embodiment, the signal window 113 is located opposite the bottom of the mounting groove 115 on the back plate of the inner frame 116, meaning the bottom of the mounting groove 115 penetrates the back plate of the inner frame 116 (i.e., penetrates the back plate of the compartment 11) to form the signal window 113. Furthermore, the signal window 113 can also be provided on the peripheral panel of the inner frame 116. The inner frame 116 and the compartment 11 can be integrally connected, or they can be connected by splicing, snap-fitting, or other methods.

[0057] Furthermore, the grain storage component 1 also includes a non-metallic, light-transmitting or opaque window baffle 12, which is disposed on the storage body 11 and used to cover the signal window 113. The placement of the signal window 113 ensures that the signal from the camera component 4 can be transmitted to the outside through the signal window 113, while the placement of the window baffle 12 ensures that the grain storage is in a closed state, providing good protection for the bird feed.

[0058] Understandably, in order to ensure that the window baffle 12 does not affect the signal transmission and reception of the camera component 4, the window baffle 12 can be made of non-metallic materials such as glass, plastic, or wood.

[0059] Furthermore, the window baffle 12 is made of a light-transmitting non-metallic material, that is, the food storage component 1 includes a light-transmitting non-metallic window baffle 12. In this way, relying on the light-transmitting characteristics of the window baffle 12, the user can observe the situation inside the food storage through the window baffle 12, so that the user can replenish or replace the bird food in a timely manner.

[0060] The window baffle 12 is installed on the metal compartment 11 by means including but not limited to: snap-fit, glued, screwed, etc.

[0061] In some preferred embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 The window baffle 12 is installed on the inner wall of the compartment 11. The window baffle 12 is installed using a snap-fit ​​connection. The compartment 11 is provided with fasteners 114, which fix the window baffle 12 to the signal window 113. The fasteners 114 are arranged around the signal window 113. There are multiple fasteners 114, which are arranged at intervals around the signal window 113, and the multiple fasteners 114 are used to fix the periphery of the window baffle 12 to the metal compartment 11.

[0062] The fastener 114 includes a first fixing arm 1141, a bent arm 1142, and a second fixing arm 1143. The first fixing arm 1141 is fixed to the inner wall of the metal compartment 11, and the fixing method includes, but is not limited to, welding, gluing, and screwing. For example, in this embodiment, the first fixing arm 1141 is welded to the inner wall of the metal compartment 11. One end of the bent arm 1142 is connected to the first fixing arm 1141, and the other end of the bent arm 1142 is connected to the second fixing arm 1143. The first fixing arm 1141, the bent arm 1142, and the second fixing arm 1143 together form a first fixing groove 114a, and the window baffle 12 is inserted into the first fixing groove 114a.

[0063] Understandably, the structure of the fastener 114 is not limited to the above. The fastener 114 can also use an elastic arm. For example, the bent arm 1142 can be replaced with an elastic arm. The distance between the first fixing arm 1141 and the second fixing arm 1143 gradually increases from the groove opening to the bottom of the groove. When the window baffle 12 is inserted into the first fixing groove 114a, the first fixing arm 1141 and the second fixing arm 1143 together clamp the window baffle 12, improving the stability of the fastener 114 in fixing the window baffle 12.

[0064] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 5 The grain silo assembly 1 also includes a sealing layer 13, which is disposed between the window baffle 12 and the metal silo body 11 to seal both. Furthermore, the sealing layer 13 surrounds the signal window 113 and is bonded to the periphery of the window baffle 12. The sealing layer 13 ensures a sealed connection between the window baffle 12 and the metal silo body 11, preventing external moisture, dust, and other foreign matter from entering the grain chamber 111 through the gap between the window baffle 12 and the inner wall of the metal silo body 11.

[0065] Understandably, when multiple fasteners 114 are used to fix the periphery of the window baffle 12 to the metal silo body 11, since the first fixing arm 1141 of the fastener 114 has a thickness, there is a gap between the window baffle 12 and the inner wall of the metal silo body 11. External moisture, dust and other foreign objects will enter the grain chamber 111 through this gap. The window baffle 12 and the metal silo body 11 can be fixed by combining the fastener 114 with the sealing layer 13.

[0066] In some embodiments, there are multiple signal windows 113 and window baffles 12. One window baffle 12 can block one signal window 113, or one window baffle 12 can block multiple signal windows 113.

[0067] It is understood that the shape of the signal window 113 can be selected and matched according to actual needs, including but not limited to: rectangle, rounded rectangle, trapezoid, circle or any irregular shape. In this embodiment, no specific limitation is made on this.

[0068] The existing bird feeder 1000's camera component 4 is generally installed in the grain bin component 1 using a screw-on fastening connection. However, the screw-on fastening connection requires the disassembly and assembly of the screw-on parts during the disassembly and assembly of the camera component 4. The operation steps are cumbersome and require external tools. Users cannot disassemble and assemble the camera component 4 without external tools, which is time-consuming, laborious, and extremely inconvenient.

[0069] To facilitate quick and easy assembly and disassembly of the camera component 4, please refer to the following embodiment: Figure 1 The bird feeder 1000 includes a camera assembly component 5, which is used to non-securely and detachably assemble the camera component 4 to the grain silo component 1, allowing for easy installation and removal of the camera component 4. The camera assembly component 5 is disposed on at least one of the grain silo component 1 and the camera component 4. To ensure installation stability, the camera assembly component 5 non-securely and detachably assembles the camera component 4 to the grain silo component 1 from at least two dimensions. Furthermore, the grain silo component 1 includes a silo body 11, which has a mounting groove 115 for accommodating the camera component 4. The camera assembly component 5 is partially or entirely installed within the mounting groove 115.

[0070] Furthermore, the non-fastening detachable method can be at least one of magnetic attraction, snap-fit, or hanging, that is, the camera assembly 5 can be mounted using at least one of magnetic attraction, snap-fit, or hanging. However, it is not limited to at least one of magnetic attraction, snap-fit, or hanging; any other non-fastening detachable method is acceptable.

[0071] Specifically, the camera assembly component 5 includes a magnetic suction component, which comprises a first magnetic suction element 51 and a second magnetic suction element 52. The first magnetic suction element 51 is disposed on the camera assembly 4, and the second magnetic suction element 52 is disposed on the grain bin assembly 1. The first magnetic suction element 51 and the second magnetic suction element 52 are attracted and fixed together. Through the attraction and fixing method of the first magnetic suction element 51 and the second magnetic suction element 52, rapid connection and positioning are achieved. Furthermore, the attraction force of the first magnetic suction element 51 and the second magnetic suction element 52 can autonomously guide the camera assembly 4 during installation, eliminating the need for manual positioning assistance and improving the ease of installation of the camera assembly 4.

[0072] Furthermore, one of the first magnetic attractor 51 and the second magnetic attractor 52 is provided with a limiting groove (not shown), and the other is provided with a limiting protrusion (not shown). The limiting protrusion is received in the limiting groove. For example: the first magnetic attractor 51 is provided with a limiting groove, and the second magnetic attractor 52 is provided with a corresponding limiting protrusion. When the first magnetic attractor 51 and the second magnetic attractor 52 are attracted and fixed, the limiting protrusion is received in the limiting groove. The cooperation between the limiting protrusion and the limiting groove limits the camera component 4 along the direction perpendicular to the attraction direction, preventing the camera component 4 from undergoing unexpected displacement along the direction perpendicular to the attraction direction.

[0073] Understandably, in order to ensure that the first magnetic attractor 51 and the second magnetic attractor 52 attract each other, at least one of the first magnetic attractor 51 and the second magnetic attractor 52 is magnetic.

[0074] Specifically, in some embodiments, one of the first magnetic component 51 and the second magnetic component 52 is metal and the other is magnetic. For example, the first magnetic component 51 is metal and the second magnetic component 52 is magnetic. Preferring the first magnetic component 51 to be metal can effectively prevent the camera component 4, which is set to be magnetic, from accidentally touching other metal parts during installation, resulting in incorrect engagement. Furthermore, since only one of them is magnetic, the production cost of the bird feeder 1000 is reduced.

[0075] Alternatively, in other embodiments, both the first magnetic chuck 51 and the second magnetic chuck 52 are magnetic components, and the magnetic properties of the first magnetic chuck 51 and the second magnetic chuck 52 are opposite. Through the above arrangement, both the first magnetic chuck 51 and the second magnetic chuck 52 generate a magnetic attraction force that interacts with each other. This magnetic attraction force is significantly stronger than the magnetic attraction force generated when one of the first magnetic chuck 51 and the second magnetic chuck 52 is a magnetic component and the other is a metal component, thus ensuring the stability of the connection between the camera assembly 4 and the grain silo assembly 1.

[0076] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 6 The camera assembly component 5 also includes a snap-fit ​​component 53, which is disposed on the grain bin component 1 and is used to snap-fit ​​the camera component 4. The snap-fit ​​method enables the camera component 4 to be quickly and stably assembled, disassembled, and positioned.

[0077] Specifically, the snap-fit ​​assembly 53 includes two elastic snap-fit ​​members 531, both of which are fixed to the grain bin assembly 1 and are spaced apart to form a snap-fit ​​groove (not shown). The snap-fit ​​groove is used to accommodate the camera assembly 4, and the two elastic snap-fit ​​members 531 are used to clamp the camera assembly 4. Furthermore, the elastic snap-fit ​​component 531 includes a mounting arm 5311, a connecting arm 5312, and a spring arm 5313. One end of the connecting arm 5312 is fixed to the mounting arm 5311, and the other end of the connecting arm 5312 is fixed to the spring arm 5313. The spring arm 5313 is used to provide elastic force to abut against the camera component 4. The end of the spring arm 5313 away from the connecting arm 5312 is bent to form a slot 5313a. The mounting arm 5311 is fixed to the grain bin component 1. The slots 5313a of the two spring arms 5313 are arranged facing each other to form the aforementioned snap-fit ​​groove. The slots 5313a of the two spring arms 5313 are used to accommodate the camera component 4. When the two elastic clips 531 are in their natural state, that is, when the camera component 4 is not accommodated in the clip slot, the distance between the spring arms 5313 of the two elastic clips 531 is the reserved distance during installation; when the two elastic clips 531 are under pressure, that is, when the camera component 4 is clipped into the clip slot, the spring arms 5313 of the two elastic clips 531 undergo elastic deformation, so that the distance between the spring arms 5313 of the two elastic clips 531 increases, thereby causing the spring arms 5313 to press or hold the camera component 4.

[0078] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 6 To facilitate the camera component 4 to be snapped into the aforementioned snap-in slot, the elastic snap-in member 531 also includes a guide arm 5314. The guide arm 5314 is located at the end of the elastic arm 5313 away from the connecting arm 5312. Along the direction from the connecting arm 5312 to the elastic arm 5313, the distance between the guide arms 5314 of the two elastic snap-in members 531 gradually increases. The guide arm 5314 is used to guide the camera component 4 to be snapped into the slot 5313a, and the two gradually increasing guide arms 5314 form a sliding surface similar to a ramp (not shown), which facilitates the sliding guidance of the camera component 4 when it is snapped into the slot 5313a.

[0079] It should be noted that the camera assembly 5 of the bird feeder 1000 includes, but is not limited to, any one or a combination of two of the aforementioned snap-fit ​​assembly 53, first magnetic chuck 51, and second magnetic chuck 52. In some preferred embodiments, the camera assembly 5 is a combination of the snap-fit ​​assembly 53, the first magnetic chuck 51, and the second magnetic chuck 52, and the direction in which the camera assembly 4 snaps onto the snap-fit ​​assembly 53 is perpendicular to the direction in which the camera assembly 4 is fixed by attraction through the first magnetic chuck 51 and the second magnetic chuck 52, thereby forming a stable triangular-like fixing structure for the camera assembly 4.

[0080] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1In order to rationally plan the functional areas within the bird feeder 1000, and to ensure that the camera component 4 can intuitively observe birds feeding on the feeding trough 21 or perching on the stand component 3, the height of the mounting groove 115 relative to the overall bird feeder needs to be selected so that the camera component 4 set in the mounting groove 115 can clearly capture the birds feeding from the front. Specific height data will not be given in detail in this embodiment.

[0081] Please see Figure 1 The housing 11 includes an inner frame 116, which forms the aforementioned mounting groove 115. Specifically, the snap-fit ​​assembly 53 is installed on the inner surface of the back plate of the inner frame 116, and the second magnetic chuck 52 is installed on the inner surface of the peripheral panel of the inner frame 116, such that the direction in which the camera assembly 4 snaps onto the snap-fit ​​assembly 53 is perpendicular to the direction in which the camera assembly 4 is fixed by attraction through the first magnetic chuck 51 and the second magnetic chuck 52.

[0082] When assembling the camera assembly component 4, the user only needs to magnetically attract the first magnetic component 51 and the second magnetic component 52, and then press the camera assembly 4 into the snap-fit ​​component 53 to complete the assembly. When it is necessary to remove the camera assembly 4, simply pull it out in the opposite direction or press to unlock the magnetic attraction. It is simple and convenient and requires no tools.

[0083] As a tool that needs to take pictures periodically or in real time, the camera component 4 is usually powered by its internal battery. However, the battery has a limited capacity and cannot support the camera component 4 for extended periods of operation. To ensure timely recharging of the camera component 4's battery, in some preferred embodiments, please refer to... Figure 1 The bird feeder 1000 includes a power supply component 6 for supplying power to the camera component 4. The power supply component 6 is connected to the camera component 4 and can directly supply power to the camera component 4 or charge the battery built into the camera component 4.

[0084] Understandably, the power supply component 6 can be directly installed on the grain storage component 1 or installed independently. The power supply component 6 is electrically connected to the camera component 4 via a wire 61. The power supply component 6 includes, but is not limited to, a solar panel 6a, a wind turbine, etc.

[0085] In some preferred embodiments, considering the overall integrity, portability, and convenience of the bird feeder 1000, please refer to... Figure 1 and Figure 7The power supply component 6 is a solar panel 6a, which is installed on the grain silo component 1 and connected to the camera component 4. The solar panel 6a is small in size, making it easy to integrate into the bird feeder 1000. Furthermore, the solar panel 6a generates electricity using solar energy, which is a clean energy source, ensuring the bird feeder 1000's compatibility with the external environment. Considering the installation method of the bird feeder 1000 and the maximum time and area of ​​light absorption, the solar panel 6a is installed on the top of the bird feeder 1000.

[0086] Furthermore, a receiving groove 14 is provided on the outer surface of the grain silo assembly 1, and a solar panel 6a is installed in the receiving groove 14. The front side of the solar panel 6a facing away from the receiving groove 14 (the side that absorbs light energy) is flush with the outer surface of the grain silo assembly 1. The receiving groove 14 makes the solar panel 6a and the grain silo assembly 1 an integral structure.

[0087] Meanwhile, to prevent rainwater or other substances from entering between the solar panel 6a and the receiving tank 14 and causing damage to the solar panel 6a, the solar panel 6a is sealed and installed in the receiving tank 14. Specifically, when the solar panel 6a is installed in the receiving tank 14, the gap between the solar panel 6a and the receiving tank 14 is sealed. The sealing method can be by filling with sealant, covering, or other methods.

[0088] Understandably, the solar panel 6a is housed within the integrated structure of the grain silo assembly 1 via the receiving slot 14. The receiving slot 14 can be manufactured in various ways, and the manufacturing method differs depending on the material of the grain silo assembly 1. For example, when the grain silo assembly 1 is made of plastic, the receiving slot 14 is manufactured using injection molding; when the grain silo assembly 1 is made of metal, the receiving slot 14 is manufactured using stamping.

[0089] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 The grain storage component 1 has a first wire through hole 141 at the bottom of the receiving tank 14, which communicates with the receiving tank 14. The power supply component 6 also includes a wire 61, one end of which is connected to the camera component 4, and the other end of the wire 61 can pass through the first wire through hole 141 to connect to the solar panel 6a. The first wire through hole 141 facilitates the wire 61 to be housed within the grain storage component 1, improving the integration and neatness of the power supply component 6 and the grain storage component 1. Furthermore, the way the wire 61 is housed within the grain storage component 1 effectively prevents animals such as mice and squirrels from gnawing on the wire 61, and also improves the neatness and aesthetics of the bird feeder 1000.

[0090] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 8The grain storage component 1 has a wire trough 15 on the outer side of its back plate away from the camera component 4. The back plate of the grain storage component 1 also has a second wire through-hole 16, which communicates with the wire trough 15. A wire 61 is housed within the wire trough 15, and the second wire through-hole 16 allows one end of the wire 61 to pass through and connect to the camera component 4. The wire trough 15 facilitates the arrangement and concealment of the wires 61 between the camera component 4 and the power supply component 6, preventing external impacts and effectively preventing damage to the wires 61 from animals such as mice and squirrels.

[0091] In some embodiments, a waterproof cap (not shown) is provided at the second wire through hole 16. The inner ring of the waterproof cap is fitted onto the wire 61, and the outer ring of the waterproof cap abuts against the inner wall of the second wire through hole 16, thereby achieving the waterproof function at the second wire through hole 16 and preventing external water from entering the grain bin assembly 1 through the gap between the wire 61 and the inner wall of the second wire through hole 16.

[0092] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 The grain storage component 1 is provided with multiple hooks 17, which are used to engage wires 61 to constrain the arrangement of wires 61 between the receiving groove 14 and the wire groove 15.

[0093] Understandably, the layout of the hook 17 is designed according to the actual routing of the wire 61, so as to make the layout of the wire 61 in the receiving cavity more reasonable and improve the aesthetics of the wire 61 layout. For example, a hook 17 is provided at the end of the wire groove 15 away from the second wire through hole 16, so that the wire 61 can turn at the end of the wire groove 15.

[0094] Because solar panel 6a needs to receive sunlight for conversion and also needs to rectify and control the generated current, the structure of solar panel 6a is complex with many components. In addition, a lot of heat is generated during the conversion process. If heat cannot be dissipated in time, it will greatly affect the conversion efficiency and service life of solar panel 6a. Metal has excellent thermal conductivity and heat dissipation properties.

[0095] Therefore, in some embodiments, please refer to [the relevant documentation]. Figure 1 and Figure 7 The grain silo assembly 1 is made of metal, and the solar panel 6a is connected to the metal grain silo assembly 1 by means of a heat-conducting component directly or in the middle of the back of the panel 6a1. Furthermore, the panel 6a1 is installed in the receiving groove 14. The solar panel 6a is directly installed to the metal grain silo assembly 1, rather than assembling the panel 6a1 onto a plastic frame first and then installing the plastic frame onto the grain silo assembly 1. In this way, the heat conduction between the solar panel 6a and the metal grain silo assembly 1 is achieved by means of a heat-conducting component directly or in the middle of the back of the panel 6a1, greatly improving the heat dissipation effect of the solar panel 6a and ensuring the performance of the solar panel 6a.

[0096] Furthermore, the solar panel 6a also includes a controller 6a2, which is connected to the panel body 6a1. A clearance groove 142 is also provided at the bottom of the receiving groove 14. A first wire through hole 141 connects to the bottom of the clearance groove 142. When the panel body 6a1 is received in the receiving groove 14, the controller 6a2 is received in the clearance groove 142, and the other end of the wire 61 passes through the first wire through hole 141 and connects to the controller 6a2. The clearance groove 142 allows all components of the solar panel 6a to be concealed, thus improving the integration and flatness of the solar panel 6a and the grain silo assembly 1, avoiding a cluttered layout of the power supply assembly 6, and enhancing the aesthetics of the solar panel 6a housed within the receiving groove 14.

[0097] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 9 The power supply component 6 also includes a thermally conductive adhesive layer 62, which is disposed between the back of the solar panel 6a1 and the bottom of the receiving groove 14. One side of the thermally conductive adhesive layer 62 is connected to the back of the solar panel 6a1, and the other side is connected to the bottom of the receiving groove 14. This improves the heat conduction efficiency between the back of the solar panel 6a1 and the bottom of the receiving groove 14, enhances the waterproofness between the solar panel 6a1 and the bottom of the receiving groove 14, and facilitates the rapid and uniform transfer of heat from the solar panel 6a1 to the grain storage component 1 during operation, ensuring the operational stability of the power supply component 6.

[0098] Understandably, the thermally conductive adhesive layer 62 includes, but is not limited to: thermally conductive gel, single / two-component epoxy thermally conductive adhesive, neutral single-component room temperature moisture-curing silicone rubber, etc.

[0099] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 10 The power supply component 6 also includes a first connector 63, which is disposed on the grain silo component 1. One end of the wire 61 is connected to the first connector 63. The camera component 4 is provided with a second connector 41, which is used to connect to the first connector 63. The first connector 63 and the second connector 41 realize the electrical connection between the power supply component 6 and the camera component 4. Furthermore, the cooperation between the first connector 63 and the second connector 41 forms a new fixing point at the connection position of the first connector 63 and the second connector 41 when the camera component 4 is housed in the mounting groove 115, thereby improving the stability of the camera component 4 fixed to the grain silo component 1.

[0100] In some embodiments, a sealing element (not shown) is provided at the connection position between the first connector 63 and the second connector 41. When the first connector 63 and the second connector 41 are plugged in, the first connector 63 and the second connector 41 abut against the sealing element, thereby improving the waterproofness of the connection between the camera assembly 4 and the power supply assembly 6.

[0101] For the aforementioned grain storage component 1, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1 The food storage component 1 includes a storage body 11 and a top cover 19. The top cover 19 is located at the upper end of the storage body 11 and covers at least a portion of the storage body 11 and the feeding trough 21, so that the top cover 19 provides at least partial protection for the storage body 11, the camera component 4 and the feeding trough 21. When it is raining, the top cover 19 blocks external rainwater to prevent the camera component 4 from being disturbed by rainwater and to prevent the bird food from getting damp and spoiling.

[0102] To facilitate the opening and closing of the top cover 19 and to allow users to easily replenish bird food into the feed chamber 111 of the storage compartment 11, the top cover 19 is rotatably mounted on the upper end of the storage compartment 11, opening or closing the storage compartment 11 by rotating it. Furthermore, the storage compartment 11 is gradually opened when the top cover 19 is rotated away from the upper end of the storage compartment 11, and gradually closed when the top cover 19 is rotated closer to the upper end of the storage compartment 11.

[0103] Specifically, the grain silo assembly 1 also includes a top cover connector, which is used to rotatably mount the top cover 19 to the upper end of the silo body 11. In one embodiment, the top cover connector includes a rotating connector 191 and a stabilizing connector 192. The rotating connector 191 includes a rotating shaft 1911 and a rotating sleeve 1912, which are respectively mounted on the silo body 11 and the top cover 19. Optionally, the rotating shaft 1911 is mounted on the top cover 19, and the rotating sleeve 1912 is mounted on the silo body 11. Furthermore, the rotating sleeve 1912 has a guide groove of a preset length, and the rotating shaft 1911 can move along the guide groove, so that the top cover 19, in addition to rotating under the restriction of the rotating sleeve 1912, can also be displaced along the guide groove, adjusting the flexibility of the top cover 19 on the upper end of the silo body 11. The stabilizing connector 192 is used to stably connect the top cover 19 to the compartment 11, preventing the top cover 19 from being accidentally opened when it is placed on top of the compartment 11. The stabilizing connector 192 can be used by magnetic attraction, snap-fit, or fastening, which can provide both stable connection and quick connection and separation. Preferably, when the top cover 19 and the compartment 11 are made of metal, the stabilizing connector 192 uses a magnetic attraction method, including a magnetic connector, which can be disposed on at least one of the top cover 19 and the compartment 11. When the top cover 19 moves in the guide groove in the direction of breaking away from the magnetic attraction, the magnetic attraction between the top cover 19 and the compartment 11 can be separated; when the top cover 19 moves in the guide groove in the direction of magnetic attraction, the top cover 19 and the compartment 11 can be stably connected by magnetic attraction, allowing the top cover 19 to easily and quickly open and close the compartment 11.

[0104] Furthermore, the power supply component 6 is disposed on the outer surface of the top cover 19, and the receiving groove 14 is also disposed on the outer surface of the top cover 19 to improve the integrity of the power supply component 6 fixed to the grain bin component 1. The top cover 19 can be in various shapes such as V-shaped, arc-shaped, and flat. The power supply component 6 can be disposed at least once on the top cover 19.

[0105] Understandably, in order to prevent the bird food in the feeding trough 21 from getting wet by rain, the top cover 19 should cover the entire feeding trough 21, or the area covered by the top cover 19 should extend beyond the feeding trough 21 to cover the perch assembly 3, so that the birds can use the perch assembly 3 for shade or shelter from rain.

[0106] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 11 Along the direction perpendicular to the upper end of the grain storage assembly 1, the feeding trough 21 protrudes at least partially from the grain storage assembly 1, so that the area of ​​the feeding trough 21 protruding from the grain storage assembly 1 constitutes a feeding area, which facilitates birds to forage in the feeding area; the grain storage assembly 1 also includes a guide 1a, which is inclinedly disposed at the grain outlet 112, and the guide 1a is used to guide the food in the grain cavity 111 to the part of the feeding trough 21 that protrudes from the grain storage assembly 1.

[0107] Understandably, the tilt angle of the guide component 1a at the feed outlet 112 needs to be selected based on actual needs, such as the size and shape of the bird feed particles. When the bird feed particles are large or irregularly shaped, the tilt angle of the guide component 1a is increased to ensure smooth feed dispensing from the feeder; when the bird feed particles are small and regularly shaped, the tilt angle of the guide component 1a is decreased to control the feed dispensing amount. Specific angle selections will not be illustrated in detail in this embodiment.

[0108] It should be noted that the material guide 1a is installed at the grain outlet 112 in ways including but not limited to screw connection, snap connection, riveting, welding, adhesive bonding, etc.

[0109] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 11 and Figure 12Preferably, the feed guide 1a is fixed to the feed outlet 112 by a combination of riveting and plugging. A portion of the feed guide 1a is housed in the feeding trough 21, and the other portion is housed in the feed cavity 111. Specifically, the bird feeder 1000 includes several connecting parts (not shown). The feed guide 1a includes a support part 1a1 and an inclined part 1a2. One end of the support part 1a1 abuts against the bottom of the feeding trough 21, and the other end of the support part 1a1 is connected to the inclined part 1a2. A portion of the support part 1a1 is housed in the feeding trough 21, and the other portion of the support part 1a1 is housed in the feed cavity 111. The other end of the inclined part 1a2 abuts against the bottom of the feeding trough 21. To further prevent the guide component 1a from undergoing unexpected displacement within the feeding trough 21, a plug-in portion 1a21 is provided at the other end of the inclined portion 1a2, and a corresponding plug-in hole is provided within the feeding trough 21, into which the plug-in portion 1a21 is plugged. The support portion 1a1 is provided with multiple first fixing holes, and multiple second fixing holes are provided on the side walls of both the feeding trough 21 and the metal housing 11. Partial connectors pass sequentially through the second fixing holes and first fixing holes on the side walls of the feeding trough 21 and some second fixing holes and some first fixing holes on the side of the metal housing 11, thus fixing the feeding tray assembly 2, the metal housing 11, and the support portion 1a1 contained therein. Then, another part of the connecting parts passes through another part of the second fixing holes and another part of the first fixing holes set on the side of the metal hopper 11 in sequence, and fixes the metal hopper 11 and the support part 1a1 housed in the food cavity 111. Through the above-mentioned multiple first fixing holes, multiple second fixing holes set on the side wall of the feeding trough 21 and multiple second fixing holes set on the side wall of the metal hopper 11, as well as the cooperation of the connecting parts, the guide part 1a is tightly connected to the food hopper assembly 1 and the feeding tray assembly 2. Furthermore, the support part 1a1 of the guide part 1a also serves as a kind of reinforcing plate structure connecting the food hopper assembly 1 and the feeding tray assembly 2, thereby improving the overall structural strength of the bird feeder 1000.

[0110] It should be noted that during the assembly of the grain bin assembly 1 and the feeding tray assembly 2, a portion of the grain cavity 111 and the feeding trough 21 share a common area. The portion of the guide member 1a in this common area refers to the part of the guide member 1a that is housed in the feeding trough 21. Furthermore, the support portion 1a1 in this common area is the part housed in the feeding trough 21.

[0111] In some embodiments, the guide member 1a may also be provided with a relief cavity (not shown) for accommodating a portion of the inner frame 116, so as to make the structure of the bird feeder 1000 more compact, reduce the volume of the bird feeder 1000, and improve the integration of the bird feeder 1000.

[0112] The aforementioned station frame assembly 3, and the rod-like structure 31 that should be installed in the station frame assembly 3, are illustrated here. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 13The stand assembly 3 is equipped with a standing pole 311, which can be directly fixed to the feeding dish assembly 2 for birds to stand on; or a distance adjustment component 312 is provided, which is connected to the standing pole 311 and the feeding dish assembly 2, to adjust the distance between the standing pole 311 and the feeding dish assembly 2, so that the distance between the standing pole 311 and the feeding dish assembly 2 is adjustable to accommodate birds of different sizes.

[0113] Understandably, the distance adjustment component 312 can be manually adjusted, or it can be automatically adjusted by setting corresponding drive components and linkages. Furthermore, the automatic adjustment can compare the bird images captured by the camera component 4 with its own database and the database stored in the cloud, thereby achieving intelligent adjustment for different bird species.

[0114] It should be noted that the distance adjustment component 312 can achieve distance adjustment in the following ways, including but not limited to: any structure capable of distance adjustment such as a telescopic rod, a folding rod, or a sliding rod. For example, the distance adjustment component is a telescopic rod or a folding rod.

[0115] Alternatively, in some preferred embodiments, please refer to Figure 13 The distance adjustment component 312 uses a sliding rod to adjust the distance. Specifically, the distance adjustment component 312 includes a connecting rod 3121, one end of which is connected to the standing rod 311. The connecting rod 3121 is slidably disposed on the food tray assembly 2 so that the connecting rod 3121 is connected to the food tray assembly 2. The stand assembly 3 also includes a locking component 32, which is detachably installed on the food tray assembly 2. The locking component 32 is connected to the connecting rod 3121 and is used to fix or unlock the connecting rod 3121 to the food tray assembly 2. When unlocked, the connecting rod 3121 can slide to adjust the distance between the standing rod 311 and the food tray assembly 2.

[0116] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 13 The locking element 32 is provided with anti-slip texture 321 to increase friction when the user makes manual adjustments, reduce the difficulty of operation, and prevent the outer surface of the locking element 32 from being too smooth or difficult to adjust due to rain.

[0117] It is understandable that the connection between the standing pole 311 and the connecting rod 3121 can be, but is not limited to, integral molding or detachable fixing. For example, the standing pole 311 and the connecting rod 3121 can be detachably fixed. Specifically, the standing pole 311 has locking protrusions 3111 at both ends, and the connecting rod 3121 has a connecting groove 3121a. The locking protrusions 3111 engage with the connecting groove 3121a, forming a locking connection between the locking protrusions 3111 and the connecting groove 3121a. This fixing method, where the locking protrusions 3111 and the connecting groove 3121a engage, facilitates the maintenance and replacement of the standing pole 3111. When either the standing pole 311 or the connecting rod 3121 is damaged, only the damaged component needs to be replaced, reducing the maintenance cost of the bird feeder 1000.

[0118] Furthermore, the connecting rod 3121 is provided with a sliding groove 3121b, and the locking member 32 passes through the sliding groove 3121b and is connected to the food tray assembly 2, thereby limiting the position of the connecting rod 3121, and using the cooperation between the locking member 32 and the sliding groove 3121b to limit the sliding stroke of the connecting rod 3121.

[0119] It is understood that the connection methods between the locking member 32 and the food tray assembly 2 include, but are not limited to, welding, screwing, snap-fitting, and tenon joints. For example, in some embodiments, the locking member 32 is provided with a screwing part 322 at one end near the food tray assembly 2, the food tray assembly 2 is provided with a screw groove 22, and the locking member 32 passes through the sliding groove 3121b and is screwed into the screw groove 22.

[0120] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 13 The bird feeder 1000 also includes a guide member 9, which is installed on the feeding tray assembly 2. At least a portion of the guide member 9 passes through a groove 3121b. The guide member 9 and the locking member 32 are spaced apart. The connecting rod 3121 can slide relative to the guide member 9. The guide member 9 and the locking member 32 cooperate to guide the sliding direction of the connecting rod 3121. Furthermore, the guide member 9 and the locking member 32 also limit the movement of the connecting rod 3121, preventing it from rotating around the locking member 32 during sliding. Further, the guide member 9 and the locking member 32 may have different sizes or shapes to distinguish their functions visually, allowing users to easily differentiate them by direct observation.

[0121] When a bird stands on the standing pole 311 of the stand assembly 3, it exerts a momentary impact force on the standing pole 311 during takeoff or landing. Under long-term exposure to this force, the connection between the locking member 32 and the feeding dish assembly 2 may become loose. Therefore, in some embodiments, the distance adjustment member 312 includes a first pad 3122 and a second pad 3123. The first pad 3122 is located on the side of the connecting rod 3121 away from the feeding dish assembly 2, and the locking member 32 passes through the first pad 3122. The second pad 3123 is located between the connecting rod 3121 and the feeding dish assembly 2, and the locking member 32 passes through the second pad 3123. The addition of the first shim 3122 increases the contact area between the locking member 32 and the connecting rod 3121, thereby improving the contact area of ​​the locking member 32 during the fixing operation, enhancing the stability of the locking member 32 during fixing, and preventing the locking member 32 from failing due to vibration caused by the impact of the bird taking off or landing. The addition of the second shim 3123 isolates and protects the contact surface between the connecting rod 3121 and the feeding dish assembly 2, avoiding direct contact between the two and preventing scratches on the contact surface between the connecting rod 3121 and the feeding dish assembly 2 caused by the fixing of the locking member 32. Furthermore, the setting of the second shim 3123 ensures that the sliding gap between the connecting rod 3121 and the feeding dish assembly 2 is maintained when the connecting rod 3121 slides, preventing the connecting rod 3121 from being locally deformed due to the locking operation of the locking member 32, which would affect the sliding of the connecting rod 3121.

[0122] In actual use, the bird feeder 1000 is placed in an outdoor environment, and the stand assembly 3 can be directly exposed to sunlight. Under prolonged direct sunlight, the standing pole 311 of the stand assembly 3 will absorb heat, causing the temperature of the standing pole 311 to rise and burn the birds' toes.

[0123] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 14 The stand assembly 3 also includes a heat insulation element 33, which is fitted onto the standing pole 311 to form an anti-scalding layer on the standing pole 311 to prevent the bird's toes from being burned.

[0124] Understandably, the heat insulation element 33 may cover part or all of the outer surface of the standing post 311. For example, the part of the standing post 311 that is covered may be an area where birds are more likely to grasp the standing post 311; or it may cover the entire outer surface of the standing post 311 to provide comprehensive protection for the bird's toes.

[0125] It is understood that the way the heat insulation component 33 is sleeved on the standing pole 311 includes, but is not limited to, being detachably sleeved on the standing pole 311 or directly covering the standing pole 311. In this embodiment, it is preferred that the heat insulation component 33 is detachably sleeved on the standing pole 311 so that the heat insulation component 33 can be easily replaced by the user after damage or aging.

[0126] In some embodiments, the outer surface of the heat insulation member 33 is provided with an anti-slip pattern (not shown) to increase the friction between the bird's toes and the standing pole 311 when the bird's toes grip the standing pole 311, thereby ensuring the stability of the bird when standing on the standing pole 311.

[0127] It should be noted that the stand assembly 3 includes a metal standing pole 311 and a non-metallic thermal insulation component 33. The non-metallic material ensures the excellent thermal insulation performance of the thermal insulation component 33. The non-metallic material includes, but is not limited to, aerogel materials, high-performance polymer materials, high-temperature resistant fiber materials, silicate materials, ceramic materials, etc.

[0128] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 13 and Figure 15 The bird feeder 1000 also includes a leak-proof net 7, which is installed on the feeding dish assembly 2 and covers the opening of the feeding trough 21. The leak-proof net 7 is used to protect the opening of the trough and prevent non-avian animals such as squirrels from stealing the bird food.

[0129] In practical use, to prevent birds from blocking the camera component 4 while feeding, or to prevent the camera component 4 from being out of focus and unable to take pictures due to birds being too close to the camera component 4, the bird feeder 1000 has formed corresponding functional areas on the anti-leakage net 7 in some embodiments. Specifically, there is a feeding area S1 for birds to eat and a avoidance area S2 to prevent birds from abnormally perching or standing. The avoidance area S2 is close to the mounting groove 115 of the food storage component 1 of the bird feeder 1000, and the feeding area S1 is far away from the mounting groove 115 of the food storage component 1 of the bird feeder 1000. By distinguishing the physical space of the avoidance area S2 and the feeding area S1, the feeding range of the birds is ensured to be within the pre-planned area, thereby providing a suitable shooting distance for the camera component 4.

[0130] Specifically, along the shooting direction of the camera component 4 of the bird feeder 1000, the area extending forward from the mounting groove 115 in a predetermined distance in the shooting direction is the avoidance zone S2. It can be understood that the selection of the predetermined distance is determined by the closest focusing distance that the camera component 4 selected by the bird feeder 1000 can capture, and will not be explained in detail here.

[0131] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 15 The feeding area S1 is provided with at least one first feeding opening 71a, which is connected to the feeding trough 21, so that birds can peck at bird food through the first feeding opening 71a. Furthermore, the avoidance area S2 is provided with at least one second feeding opening 71b, which is connected to the feeding trough 21, so that birds can peck at bird food through the second feeding opening 71b.

[0132] Understandably, the avoidance zone S2 includes a no-stopping zone S21 and an optional zone S22. The no-stopping zone S21 is located directly in front of the camera component 4 of the bird feeder 1000 to ensure the closest focusing distance that the camera component 4 can capture. The optional zone S22 is located on both sides of the no-stopping zone S21. The second feeding port 71b is set in the optional zone S22 to increase the number of birds that can be fed by the anti-leakage net 7 and ensure the maximum utilization rate of the bird feeder 1000.

[0133] In some embodiments, the feeding area S1 is set flat so that when a bird may stand in the feeding area S1, it can stand stably in the area to eat. The avoidance area S2 is set at an angle to prevent birds from standing in the area and interfering with the shooting operation of the camera component 4.

[0134] It should be noted that the first feeding port 71a and the second feeding port 71b mentioned above both refer to the multiple holes 71 provided in the anti-leakage net 7. The holes 71 are designed to allow birds' beaks to pass through the holes 71 and reach into the feeding trough 21 to peck at bird food. The diameter of the holes 71 can be set according to the beaks of the birds that need to be fed. The diameter of the holes 71 is less than or equal to the maximum diameter of the bird's beak, so as to avoid the bird's head getting stuck in the anti-leakage net 7. Furthermore, the selection of the diameter of the holes 71 also enables a preliminary screening of the birds that need to be fed.

[0135] Furthermore, to enhance the effectiveness of the bird feeder 7 in preventing squirrels and other non-avian animals from biting it, in some embodiments, capsaicin and other natural plant alkaloids are added to the bird feeder 7 during processing. The use of natural plant alkaloids ensures the biocompatibility of the bird feeder 1000, preventing damage to the bird feeder 7 caused by squirrels and other non-avian animals biting it, and the use of capsaicin will not cause health problems for squirrels and other non-avian animals. For example, when the bird feeder 7 is made of plastic, a substance to prevent animal biting is added during its injection molding process; when the bird feeder 7 is made of metal, a paint mixed with a substance to prevent animal biting is applied to its surface.

[0136] When birds peck at food on the bird feeder 1000, the netting 7 may be pulled away from the feeding trough 21 due to the impact of the bird's beak or the movement of the netting 7 as the bird's head is pulled out of the netting 7, thus causing the netting 7 to fail to cover the feeding trough 21.

[0137] It should be noted that the above-mentioned grain bin component 1 and feeding tray component 2 are the most basic components of the bird feeder 1000, and therefore the two can be collectively referred to as the main body of the bird feeder.

[0138] In some embodiments, please refer to the figures and Figure 13 The bird feeder 1000 also includes a locking component 8, which connects the anti-leakage net 7 and the bird feeding body, locking or unlocking the anti-leakage net 7 to the bird feeding body.

[0139] In some embodiments, the locking component 8 is rotatably disposed on at least one of the grain bin component 1 or the feeding tray component 2; and the locking component 8 has two working states: when the locking component 8 is rotated to the first position, it restricts the anti-leakage net 7 from disengaging from the feeding trough 21 and locks the anti-leakage net 7; when the locking component 8 is rotated to the second position, it releases the restriction on the anti-leakage net 7 and unlocks the anti-leakage net 7.

[0140] In some preferred embodiments, the locking assembly 8 includes a locking member 81 and a mounting member 82, the locking member 81 being rotatable about the mounting member 82, the mounting member 82 mounting the locking member 81 to at least one of the grain bin assembly 1 or the feeding tray assembly 2; wherein, when the locking member 81 rotates to a first position, the locking member 81 restricts the anti-leakage net 7 from disengaging from the feeding trough 21; when the locking member 81 rotates to a second position, the locking member 81 releases the restriction on the anti-leakage net 7.

[0141] Furthermore, the locking member 81 includes a locking part 811 and a handle 812. The handle 812 is connected to one end of the locking part 811. The handle 812 facilitates the user to rotate the locking part 811 to adjust the rotation position of the locking part 811. The mounting member 82 passes through the locking part 811. When the locking member 81 is rotated to the first position, part of the locking part 811 overlaps with the leak-proof mesh 7. When the locking part 811 is rotated to the second position, the locking part 811 is completely separated from the leak-proof mesh 7.

[0142] In some embodiments, one end of the handle 812 is connected to the locking part 811, and the other end of the handle 812 extends along a second direction to form an elongated lever arm structure, thereby reducing the force required for the user to rotate the locking part 811 and improving the user experience of the locking assembly 8.

[0143] In some embodiments, the bird feeder 1000 further includes a suspension assembly (not shown) disposed on the grain bin assembly 11, and the suspension assembly is fixed to the side facing away from the camera assembly 4. The suspension assembly is used to suspend and fix the bird feeder 1000 to a carrier such as a tree.

[0144] In this embodiment, the bird feeder 1000 includes a food storage assembly 1, a feeding tray assembly 2, a stand assembly 3, a camera assembly 4, and a power supply assembly 6. Specifically, the food storage assembly 1 is provided with a food cavity 111 and a connecting port 112, with the connecting port 112 communicating with the food cavity 111. The feeding tray assembly 2 is fixed to the lower end of the food storage assembly 1 and is provided with a feeding trough 21, which is connected to the food cavity 111 through the connecting port 112. The stand assembly 3 is disposed on the feeding tray assembly 2. The camera assembly 4 is disposed on the food storage assembly 1, and the field of view of the camera assembly 4 covers at least a portion of the feeding trough 21 and the stand assembly 3. The power supply assembly 6 is disposed on the food storage assembly 1 and is connected to the camera assembly 4, and is used to supply power to the camera assembly 4. The power supply component 6 provides power to the camera component 4, eliminating the need for the camera component 4 to be frequently removed from the grain bin component 1 for recharging. The power supply component 6 alone can meet the power needs of the camera component 4, thus improving the user experience of the bird feeder 1000.

[0145] It should be noted that while the preferred embodiments of this utility model are provided in the specification and accompanying drawings, this utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. These embodiments are not intended to impose additional limitations on the content of this utility model; their purpose is to provide a more thorough and comprehensive understanding of the disclosure of this utility model. Furthermore, the above-described technical features can be combined with each other to form various embodiments not listed above, all of which are considered to be within the scope of this utility model specification. Moreover, those skilled in the art can make improvements or modifications based on the above description, and all such improvements and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A bird feeder, characterized in that, The system includes a grain silo assembly and a power supply assembly for powering the camera assembly; the camera assembly has its own battery, and the power supply assembly is either directly integrated into the grain silo assembly or installed independently, and is electrically connected to the camera assembly. The power supply component is a solar panel, which is disposed on the outer surface of the grain storage component, and the solar panel is electrically connected to the camera component via wires; The power supply component further includes a first connector, which is disposed on the grain storage component. One end of the wire is connected to the first connector. The camera component is provided with a second connector, which is used to connect to the first connector. The solar panel includes a panel body and a controller, the controller being connected to the panel body, and the other end of the wire being connected to the controller.

2. The bird feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer surface of the grain storage component is provided with a receiving groove, and the solar panel is installed in the receiving groove. The front of the solar panel facing away from the receiving groove is flush with the outer surface of the grain storage component.

3. The bird feeder according to claim 2, characterized in that, The grain storage assembly has a first wire through hole at the bottom of the receiving tank, through which a wire can pass to connect to the solar panel.

4. The bird feeder according to claim 3, characterized in that, The grain storage assembly has a wire groove and a second wire through hole on the outer side of the back plate. The second wire through hole is connected to the wire groove and allows wires to pass through and connect to the camera assembly.

5. The bird feeder according to claim 4, characterized in that, The grain storage assembly is provided with multiple hooks for engaging wires to constrain the arrangement of wires between the receiving trough and the wire channel.

6. The bird feeder according to claim 3, characterized in that, The grain storage assembly has a clearance groove at the bottom of the receiving tank, and the first wire through hole is located at the bottom of the clearance groove.

7. The bird feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The grain storage assembly includes a storage body and a top cover. The top cover is located at the upper end of the storage body, and the power supply assembly is located on the outer surface of the top cover.

8. The bird feeder according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, This includes a metal grain silo assembly, wherein the solar panel is connected to the metal grain silo assembly by means of a heat-conducting component being directly or indirectly disposed on the back of the panel.

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