Bird feeder
By designing a bird feeder with a dual feeding structure and a wide-angle camera module, the problems of insufficient space and blind spots in traditional feeders have been solved, achieving efficient food utilization and real-time monitoring.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NINGBO ZHENCHEN PET PRODUCTS CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-02
AI Technical Summary
Traditional bird feeders suffer from problems such as limited feeding space, competition among birds, and a lack of effective observation methods.
The design incorporates a bird feeder with two independent feeding structures, combined with a wide-angle camera module for panoramic image capture, enabling real-time monitoring of birds' eating habits and providing reminders for food replenishment.
It improves the utilization rate of feeding space, reduces competition among birds, and enables comprehensive observation and timely replenishment of food.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of feeder technology, specifically to a bird feeder. Background Technology
[0002] Traditional bird feeders have the following drawbacks: 1. The single-plate design results in limited feeding space, which can easily lead to birds fighting over the food; 2. There is a lack of effective observation methods, making it impossible to record bird activity data; 3. The camera installation location is limited, resulting in blind spots. Utility Model Content
[0003] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, a bird feeder with two feeding structures is provided.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is: a bird feeder, comprising,
[0005] The vertical column has two independent cavities inside; each cavity has an opening at the top and a bird feed outlet at the bottom.
[0006] There are two feeding trays, symmetrically placed on the bottom of the vertical column, with their positions corresponding to the bird food outlets;
[0007] The wide-angle camera module detects the corresponding feeding tray and transmits the detection information to the terminal.
[0008] According to this utility model, each wide-angle camera module further includes a mounting housing installed in the cavity of the central column, two mounting housings are respectively installed in the corresponding split space, a lens is embedded on the surface of the mounting housing, the lens faces the corresponding side feeding plate, and an image processing chip electrically connected to the lens and a controller electrically connected to it are provided in the mounting housing, the controller transmits the received signal to the terminal.
[0009] According to this utility model, a fixing component is fixedly connected to one side surface of the central column for fixing to the fixing surface, thereby achieving overall fixation of the bird feeder.
[0010] According to this utility model, the edges of the two feeding trays that do not contact the central column are further provided with vertically upward retaining edges.
[0011] According to this utility model, the top surface of the central column is further fastened with a top cover.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0013] 1. The double-disc symmetrical feeding structure of this utility model improves space utilization, increases the feeding space for birds, and reduces the problem of birds competing for food.
[0014] 2. This utility model adopts a panoramic image acquisition system, which can observe the birds' feeding situation from a wide angle, detect whether there is enough food in the feeding structure, and promptly remind them to supplement food. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the bird feeder of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the bird feeder of this utility model (excluding the top cover).
[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the arrangement of the mounting housing of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 4 This is a flowchart of the wide-angle camera module of this utility model.
[0019] Reference numerals: 10-Central pillar; 100-Bird feed outlet; 20-First feeding dish; 21-Second feeding dish; 30-Wide-angle camera module; 300-Mounting housing; 310-Lens; 320-Image processing chip; 330-Controller; 40-Fixing component; 50-Top cover. Detailed Implementation
[0020] The following description is intended to disclose the present invention so that those skilled in the art can implement it. The preferred embodiments described below are merely examples, and other obvious variations will occur to those skilled in the art.
[0021] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown in the illustration, this application discloses a bird feeder, including a vertical column 10 with a cavity for support. A fixing component 40 is fixedly connected to one side of the column 10, which is then fixedly connected to a wall, tree trunk, or other fixed part to secure the bird feeder as a whole. The central column 10 has a rectangular cross-section, and its bottom is integrally formed with a symmetrically arranged first feeding dish 20 and second feeding dish 21. The two feeding dishes increase the space for birds to eat and solve the problem of birds competing for food when using a single dish. The first feeding dish 20 and the second feeding dish 21 have the same structure, and their edges that do not contact the central column 10 form vertically upward guard edges to prevent food from falling to the ground while the birds are eating, thus avoiding waste and keeping the environment clean. The first feeding dish 20 and the second feeding dish 21 can be semi-circular, rhomboid, or polygonal.
[0022] Specifically, the top surface of the central pillar 10 is open and connected to a top cover 50. A bird feed outlet 100 is formed at its bottom, corresponding to the feeding dish on the corresponding side, facilitating the easy entry of bird feed into the dish. Preferably, the cavity of the central pillar 10 consists of two independent spaces, each corresponding to a feeding dish. When the top cover 50 is opened, bird feed is added to the two spaces through the opening. The bird feed enters the corresponding feeding dish from the bottom bird feed outlet 100. Bird feed that does not enter the feeding dish can be stored in the cavity of the central pillar 10, reducing contamination and maintaining hygiene. After the bird feed in the feeding dish is exhausted, birds will eat the food at the bird feed outlet 100, or the bird feed stored in the cavity of the central pillar 10 will continue to flow out.
[0023] To facilitate observation of birds feeding, a wide-angle camera module 30 is installed on each of the two opposite sides of the central pillar 10. Each wide-angle camera module 30 includes a mounting housing 300 installed within the cavity of the central pillar 10. The two mounting housings 300 are respectively installed in their respective separate spaces. A lens 310 is embedded in the surface of the mounting housing 300, facing the corresponding feeding dish. An image processing chip 320 electrically connected to the lens 310 and a controller 330 electrically connected to it are installed inside the mounting housing 300. The controller 330 transmits the received signals to a terminal, allowing the owner to monitor the birds' feeding situation at any time. The wide-angle camera module 30 is used to observe the birds feeding on the corresponding feeding dish and can also detect whether there is enough food in the feeding dish. If insufficient food is detected, a notification will be sent to the terminal to remind the owner to replenish the food. The wide-angle camera module 30 uses a dual 200° ultra-wide-angle camera cross layout, supports 4K / 30fps video recording, and has a motion detection automatic recording function.
[0024] The beneficial effects of this invention are that the dual feeder structure improves feeding efficiency by 40%; and the wide-angle camera module enables an observation coverage angle of 320°, allowing for all-round observation of birds feeding.
[0025] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A bird feeder, characterized in that, include, The vertical column has two independent cavities inside; each cavity has an opening at the top and a bird feed outlet at the bottom. There are two feeding trays, symmetrically placed at the bottom of the vertical column, with their positions corresponding to the bird food outlets; The wide-angle camera module detects the corresponding feeding tray and transmits the detection information to the terminal.
2. The bird feeder as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Each wide-angle camera module includes a mounting housing installed in the cavity of the central column. Two mounting housings are respectively installed in the corresponding split space. A lens is embedded on the surface of the mounting housing, and the lens faces the corresponding feeding plate. An image processing chip electrically connected to the lens and a controller electrically connected to it are provided in the mounting housing. The controller transmits the received signals to the terminal.
3. The bird feeder as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The central column has a fixing component fixedly connected to one side surface for fixing to the fixing surface, so as to fix the bird feeder as a whole.
4. The bird feeder as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The edges of the two feeding trays that do not contact the central column form vertically upward retaining edges.
5. The bird feeder as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The top surface of the central column is fastened with a top cover.