A bird feeder
By incorporating angled grooves and a recycling system into the bird feeder, combined with stirring blades and scrapers, the problem of liquid feed sedimentation was solved, achieving a uniform and stable feed supply, preventing sedimentation and spoilage, and improving feeding efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- QUZHOU YUENIAO AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-23
AI Technical Summary
In existing bird feeders, liquid feed tends to settle and separate at the bottom of the feeding trough, affecting the taste and nutrient intake of birds and potentially causing health problems.
A bird feeder was designed. By setting an angle at the bottom of the groove, the grain mixture flows to the recycling box. The excess liquid is recycled back to the feed hopper using a water pump and recycling pipe. The mixing blades and scrapers keep the feed hopper in a flowing state and prevent sedimentation.
It effectively prevents feed sedimentation and nutrient stratification, ensuring that the feed ingested by birds is uniform and stable, avoiding sedimentation and spoilage, and improving the fluidity and mixing uniformity of the feeding process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of feeder technology, and in particular to a bird feeder. Background Technology
[0002] Bird keeping is a common pet keeping or ornamental bird breeding activity. During the bird breeding process, when external food resources are scarce or to ensure the birds' nutritional balance, the breeder needs to feed the birds, including grain mixture or nutrient solution.
[0003] For liquid feeds for birds, such as grain mixtures, sedimentation and stratification are prone to occur when the bottom feed is left to stand for a long time. Granular feed will settle at the bottom of the feeding trough, which not only affects the birds' palatability and nutrient intake, but may also cause health problems due to spoilage caused by sedimentation. Therefore, a bird feeder that can solve the problem of sedimentation and stratification of liquid feeds in existing feeding equipment is needed. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the problem of sedimentation and precipitation in the stagnant grain mixture at the bottom of the feeding trough in existing technologies, this application provides a bird feeder. The grain mixture drips into the groove through the outlet. The inner wall at the bottom of the groove has a certain angle, allowing the grain mixture to flow inside the groove. Excess grain mixture flows continuously along the groove to the recycling box, where it is collected into the feed bucket for reuse by a water pump and recycling pipe. This ensures that the grain mixture remains in a flowing state during feeding, preventing accumulation and sedimentation in the groove.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:
[0006] A bird feeder includes a base, a fixed platform fixedly connected to the top left of the base, a plurality of grooves formed on the top of the fixed platform, a mesh fixedly connected to the top left of the base corresponding to the left side of the fixed platform, a recycling component provided at the bottom of the base, a feed hopper fixedly connected to the top right of the base, a hopper door hinged to the front end of the feed hopper, a top cover provided on the top right of the feed hopper, a drive motor fixedly connected to the top of the feed hopper, an agitation component provided at the drive end of the drive motor, and a feeding component provided at the left end of the feed hopper.
[0007] As a further improvement of this utility model, the recycling component includes a recycling box fixedly connected to the left side of the bottom end of the base, a recycling pipe passing through the bottom end of the recycling box, and a water pump II provided on the outer wall of the recycling pipe.
[0008] As a further improvement of this utility model, the other end of the recycling pipe is inserted through the right end of the material bucket, and the recycling pipe is used in conjunction with the second water pump to recycle the grain mixture inside the recycling box into the material bucket.
[0009] As a further improvement of this utility model, the stirring assembly includes a rotating shaft fixedly connected to the drive end of the drive motor, and a plurality of stirring blades are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating shaft, and a plurality of holes are opened on the outer wall of each stirring blade.
[0010] As a further improvement of this utility model, the outer wall of the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the material barrel, and a scraping component is provided in the middle of the outer wall of the rotating shaft.
[0011] As a further improvement of this utility model, the scraping assembly includes a fixed rod fixedly connected to the middle of the outer wall of the rotating shaft, and scrapers are provided at both ends of the fixed rod, with the outer walls of the scrapers adhering to the inner wall of the material barrel.
[0012] As a further improvement of this utility model, the feeding assembly includes a conveying pipe passing through the left end of the material barrel, a water pump is provided on the outer wall of the conveying pipe, and a feeder is fixedly connected to the other end of the conveying pipe.
[0013] As a further improvement of this utility model, the bottom end of the feeder is provided with multiple water outlets, the number of which is the same as the groove and all of which are located on the upper side of the groove.
[0014] In summary, compared with the prior art, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:
[0015] In this invention, the grain mixture drips into the groove through the outlet. The inner wall of the bottom of the groove has a certain angle, which allows the grain mixture to flow inside the groove. Excess grain mixture flows continuously along the groove to the recycling box, and is then collected into the feed bucket for reuse by the water pump and the recycling pipe. This effectively avoids the sedimentation of particles or the stratification of nutrients caused by the bottom feed being left to stand, ensuring that the feed ingested by the birds is uniform and stable.
[0016] In this invention, a motor driven by the top of the hopper can drive the rotating shaft to rotate, causing the stirring blades to stir inside the hopper. This ensures that the grain mixture inside the hopper remains in a flowing state. During the stirring process, the grain mixture will also quickly pass through the holes opened on the outer wall of the stirring blades and be divided into multiple fine streams, so that the grain mixture is continuously dispersed and mixed, ensuring the overall uniformity of the grain mixture. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This utility model proposes a three-dimensional bird feeder. Figure 1 ;
[0018] Figure 2 This utility model proposes a three-dimensional bird feeder. Figure 2 ;
[0019] Figure 3This is a cross-sectional view of the feed hopper in a bird feeder proposed in this utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the feeder in a bird feeder proposed in this utility model.
[0021] Legend:
[0022] 1. Base; 2. Fixing platform; 3. Partition net; 4. Groove; 5. Feeder; 6. Conveying pipe; 7. Water pump one; 8. Material bucket; 9. Bucket door; 10. Recycling pipe; 11. Top cover; 12. Drive motor; 13. Recycling box; 14. Water pump two; 15. Rotating shaft; 16. Agitator blade; 17. Fixing rod; 18. Scraper; 19. Water outlet. Detailed Implementation
[0023] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are some embodiments of this application, but not all embodiments.
[0024] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed application, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0025] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.
[0026] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer" to indicate orientation or positional relationships is based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationships commonly used when the product is in use. These terms are used solely for the convenience of describing this application and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application. Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in the description of this application is only for distinguishing descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0027] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "horizontal" and "vertical" in the description of this application does not imply that the component is required to be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but rather that it can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.
[0028] In the description of this application, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "set up," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.
[0029] Example 1: Refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 A bird feeder includes a base 1, a fixed platform 2 fixedly connected to the top left of the base 1, a plurality of grooves 4 opened at the top of the fixed platform 2, a mesh 3 fixedly connected to the top left of the base 1 corresponding to the left side of the fixed platform 2, a recycling component provided at the bottom of the base 1, the recycling component includes a recycling box 13 fixedly connected to the bottom left of the base 1, a recycling pipe 10 passing through the bottom of the recycling box 13, a second water pump 14 provided on the outer wall of the recycling pipe 10, the other end of the recycling pipe 10 passing through the right end of the feed hopper 8, the recycling pipe 10 is used to cooperate with the second water pump 14 to recycle the grain mixture liquid inside the recycling box 13 into the feed hopper 8, a feeding component provided at the left end of the feed hopper 8, the feeding component includes a conveying pipe 6 passing through the left end of the feed hopper 8, a first water pump 7 provided on the outer wall of the conveying pipe 6, a feeder 5 fixedly connected to the other end of the conveying pipe 6, a plurality of water outlets 19 provided at the bottom of the feeder 5, the number of water outlets 19 being the same as the grooves 4 and all located on the upper side of the grooves 4;
[0030] Specifically, the grain mixture stored inside the feed hopper 8 can be pumped by water pump 7 to the feeder 5 via the conveying pipe 6 and discharged from the outlet 19. The outlet 19 is located above the groove 4 on the fixed platform 2. The grain mixture drips into the groove 4. The inner wall of the bottom end of the groove 4 has a certain angle, which allows the grain mixture to flow inside the groove 4. Birds can stay on the fixed platform 2 and eat the grain mixture inside the groove 4. Excess grain mixture flows continuously along the groove 4 to the partition 3, and then falls into the recycling box 13 through the holes on the partition 3. It is then collected back into the feed hopper 8 for reuse with the help of water pump 14 and recycling pipe 10. The partition 3 can block some foreign objects to prevent them from entering the feed hopper 8.
[0031] Example 2: Refer to Figure 1-3A material bucket 8 is fixedly connected to the top right of the base 1. A bucket door 9 is hinged to the front end of the material bucket 8. A top cover 11 is provided on the top right of the material bucket 8. A drive motor 12 is fixedly connected to the top of the material bucket 8. An agitation component is provided at the drive end of the drive motor 12. The agitation component includes a rotating shaft 15 fixedly connected to the drive end of the drive motor 12. Multiple stirring blades 16 are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating shaft 15. Multiple holes are opened on the outer wall of each stirring blade 16. The outer wall of the rotating shaft 15 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the material bucket 8. A scraping component is provided in the middle of the outer wall of the rotating shaft 15. The scraping component includes a fixed rod 17 fixedly connected to the middle of the outer wall of the rotating shaft 15. Scrapers 18 are provided at both ends of the fixed rod 17. The outer walls of the scrapers 18 are all attached to the inner wall of the material bucket 8.
[0032] Specifically, the drive motor 12 at the top of the bucket 8 can drive the rotating shaft 15 to rotate, causing the stirring blade 16 to stir inside the bucket 8, ensuring that the grain mixture inside the bucket 8 remains in a flowing state. During the stirring process, the grain mixture will also quickly pass through the holes opened on the outer wall of the stirring blade 16, and be divided into multiple fine water streams, so that the grain mixture is continuously dispersed and mixed, ensuring the overall sugar content uniformity of the grain mixture. The scraper 18 can scrape the grain mixture off the inner wall of the bucket 8 during the rotation process, preventing the grain mixture from sticking to the wall for a long time and precipitating sugar. After opening the bucket door 9 on the bucket 8, the scraper 18 can also be removed from the fixing rod 17 for maintenance or replacement.
[0033] Working principle: After the user opens the top cover 11, the grain mixture can be poured into the feed hopper 8. Then, the drive motor 12 is started to drive the rotating shaft 15, so that the stirring blade 16 follows the rotating shaft 15 to rotate and stir the grain mixture inside the top cover 11, thereby maintaining the fluidity of the grain mixture and preventing the formation of sediment from the grain mixture due to long-term standing. During the rotation of the rotating shaft 15, the fixed rod 17 can also be rotated to make the scraper 18 scrape the inner wall of the feed hopper 8, preventing the grain mixture from sticking to the inner wall of the feed hopper 8. The water pump 7 can draw the grain mixture from the inside of the feed hopper 8 and send it to the feeder 5 through the conveying pipe 6. Then, it drips from the water outlet 19 at the bottom of the feeder 5 into the groove 4 on the fixed platform 2 to feed the birds. The grain mixture will flow in the groove 4. The grain mixture flows to the mesh 3 and enters the recycling box 13. Then, under the action of the water pump 14, it is sent back to the feed bucket 8 along the recycling pipe 10. This ensures that the grain mixture remains in a flowing state during the feeding process and does not cause sedimentation in the groove 4. This prevents the grain mixture from overflowing from the groove 4 and covering the surface of the fixed platform 2 after a period of time, leaving the birds nowhere to stay.
[0034] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A bird feeder, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: A fixed platform (2) is fixedly connected to the top left of the base (1). Multiple grooves (4) are provided on the top of the fixed platform (2). A mesh (3) is fixedly connected to the left of the fixed platform (2) on the top left of the base (1). A recycling component is provided at the bottom of the base (1). A material bucket (8) is fixedly connected to the top right of the base (1). A bucket door (9) is hinged to the front end of the material bucket (8). A top cover (11) is provided on the top right of the material bucket (8). A drive motor (12) is fixedly connected to the top of the material bucket (8). A stirring component is provided at the drive end of the drive motor (12). A feeding component is provided at the left end of the material bucket (8).
2. A bird feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The recycling assembly includes a recycling box (13) fixedly connected to the bottom left of the base (1), a recycling pipe (10) passing through the bottom of the recycling box (13), and a water pump (14) provided on the outer wall of the recycling pipe (10).
3. A bird feeder according to claim 2, characterized in that: The other end of the recycling pipe (10) is inserted through the right end of the material bucket (8). The recycling pipe (10) is used in conjunction with the second water pump (14) to recycle the grain mixture inside the recycling box (13) into the material bucket (8).
4. A bird feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stirring assembly includes a rotating shaft (15) fixedly connected to the drive end of the drive motor (12). Multiple stirring blades (16) are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating shaft (15), and multiple holes are opened on the outer wall of each stirring blade (16).
5. A bird feeder according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer wall of the rotating shaft (15) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the material barrel (8), and a scraping component is provided in the middle of the outer wall of the rotating shaft (15).
6. A bird feeder according to claim 5, characterized in that: The scraping assembly includes a fixed rod (17) fixedly connected to the middle of the outer wall of the rotating shaft (15). Both ends of the fixed rod (17) are provided with scrapers (18), and the outer walls of the scrapers (18) are attached to the inner wall of the material bucket (8).
7. A bird feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding assembly includes a conveying pipe (6) passing through the left end of the material bucket (8), a water pump (7) is provided on the outer wall of the conveying pipe (6), and a feeder (5) is fixedly connected to the other end of the conveying pipe (6).
8. A bird feeder according to claim 7, characterized in that: The feeder (5) has multiple water outlets (19) at its bottom end. The number of water outlets (19) is the same as that of the groove (4) and they are all located on the upper side of the groove (4).