Bird feeder

Abstract

This utility model provides a bird feeder, comprising: a feed bin with an inlet at the top and an outlet at the bottom, the feed bin being vertically continuous; a cover with a pivot shaft, the cover being movably positioned over the inlet of the feed bin via the pivot shaft; a tray connected to the bottom of the feed bin; and a camera mounted on the feed bin. Fixing devices are provided on both sides of the inlet, each fixing device including a guide groove, a pivot hole, and a buckle. The buckle separates the guide groove and the pivot hole, and the pivot shaft, after passing through the guide groove and the buckle, is limited within the pivot hole by the buckle. This utility model, by providing fixing devices with guide grooves, buckles, and pivot holes, and a pivot shaft mounted on the cover, achieves the function of adding bird food without disassembling the cover, and makes the disassembly and installation of the cover easier.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bird feeding devices and observation devices, and more specifically, to a bird feeder. Background Technology

[0002] Bird feeders are a common device, typically installed in gardens. People feed birds into the feeder and place cameras on or around it to monitor the birds in the observation area in real time. During observation, to keep the birds in the observation area for an extended period, it is necessary to add birdseed periodically to continuously attract them. However, the lids of existing bird feeders are mostly snap-on or hinged to the main body, requiring manual removal of the lid to add more food, which is cumbersome. Furthermore, the lids of existing bird feeders are difficult to disassemble and clean, also causing inconvenience. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a bird feeder that does not require complete removal of the cover when adding bird food, and the cover is easy to disassemble and assemble, addressing the problem that existing bird feeders require disassembly of the cover when adding bird food.

[0004] This utility model provides a bird feeder, comprising:

[0005] The storage silo has an inlet at the top and an outlet at the bottom, and the storage silo is vertically connected.

[0006] A cover body, on which a rotating shaft is provided, the cover body being movably covered by the feeding port of the storage bin via the rotating shaft;

[0007] A pallet, the pallet being connected to the bottom of the storage silo, and,

[0008] A camera device is mounted on the storage silo.

[0009] Fixing devices are provided on both sides of the feed inlet. The fixing devices include a guide groove, a shaft hole and a buckle. The buckle separates the guide groove and the shaft hole. After the shaft passes through the guide groove and the buckle, it is limited by the buckle in the shaft hole.

[0010] Preferably, the cross-section of the rotating shaft is circular.

[0011] Preferably, a rotating part is provided at the lower end of the rotating shaft hole. The rotating part includes a rotating part housing and a rotating space. The rotating part housing is cylindrical in shape. The cylindrical surface includes a guideline. The length of the line connecting the two ends of the guideline is greater than or equal to the length of the cross-sectional diameter of the rotating shaft.

[0012] Preferably, the length of the line connecting the two ends of the guideline is 1-2 mm longer than the cross-sectional diameter of the rotating shaft.

[0013] Preferably, a limiting part is provided at the upper end of the rotating shaft hole. The longitudinal section of the limiting part is rectangular. The rectangle includes a long side parallel to the direction in which the rotating shaft is inserted and a wide side perpendicular to the direction in which the rotating shaft is inserted. The length of the wide side is the same as the length of the line connecting the two ends of the guideline of the rotating part.

[0014] Preferably, the front of the storage bin is provided with a storage bin protruding structure, which protrudes 1-2 centimeters from the front of the storage bin.

[0015] Preferably, the lower surface of the cover is provided with a cover protrusion structure, and when the cover is fastened to the front end of the storage bin, the cover protrusion structure is retracted into the inner side of the storage bin protrusion structure.

[0016] Preferably, when the cover is fastened to the front end of the storage bin, the protruding structure of the cover is engaged with the inner side of the protruding structure of the storage bin.

[0017] Preferably, the fixing device is disposed on the protruding structure of the storage silo.

[0018] Preferably, the cover is provided with a socket end, and the storage bin is provided with a locking end, the locking end being used to fix the cover by engaging with the socket end.

[0019] Compared with existing technologies, this utility model, by setting a fixing device with a guide groove, a buckle, and a rotating shaft hole, and a rotating shaft set on the cover, achieves the function of adding birdseed without completely disassembling the cover, and makes the disassembly and installation of the cover easier. The rotating shaft has a circular cross-section, which not only facilitates the installation of the cover in various different postures, but also makes the rotation of the cover after installation smoother. The rotating part set at the lower end of the rotating shaft hole, and the shape design of the rotating part, can both limit the rotation of the rotating shaft and make the rotation of the rotating shaft smoother. The structural design of the rotating shaft and the fixing device allows the cover to rotate around the rotating shaft and is stable in the feeding position, making it convenient to add birdseed without removing the cover. The design of the protruding structure of the storage bin and the protruding structure of the cover can both protect the camera device and make the cover more stable in the feeding position. The fixing device is set on the protruding structure of the storage bin, which allows the rotating shaft of the cover to move forward, so that the cover will not get stuck on the storage bin when it rotates down. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, as shown in the figures:

[0021] In this utility model: 1-bird feeder;

[0022] 11-Cover body; 111-Hinge; 112-Socket end; 113-Protruding structure of the cover body;

[0023] 12-Storage bin; 121-Feed inlet; 122-Fixing device; 1221-Guide groove; 1222-Snap fastener; 1223-Rotating shaft hole; 231-Rotating part; 2311-Rotating part housing; 2312-Rotation space; 232-Limiting part; 123-Feeding port; 124-Storage bin protruding structure; 125-Discharge port; 126-Clamping end;

[0024] 13-Camera device;

[0025] 14-Tray; 141-Feeding trough.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the bird feeder of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the bird feeder after removing the top cover. Figure 1 ;

[0028] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the bird feeder after removing the top cover. Figure 2 ;

[0029] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the bird feeder after removing the top cover. Figure 3 And a partial enlarged view of the fixing device;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the fixing device structure;

[0031] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding state of the bird feeder of this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0032] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding state of the bird feeder of this utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0033] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding state of the bird feeder of this utility model. Figure 3 . Detailed Implementation

[0034] To address the problems of existing bird feeders requiring disassembly of the cover and the difficulty in disassembling the cover when adding bird food, a bird feeder is provided that does not require complete disassembly of the cover and is easy to disassemble and assemble.

[0035] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more complete description will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The drawings illustrate typical embodiments of this utility model. However, this utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to make the disclosure of this utility model more thorough and complete.

[0036] It should be noted that when a component is said to be "fixed to" another component, it can be directly attached to the other component or there may be an intervening component. When a component is said to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.

[0037] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention.

[0038] The terms "first," "second," and other ordinal numbers used in this specification are used to describe various constituent elements, but these constituent elements are not limited by these terms. The purpose of using these terms is solely to distinguish one constituent element from others. For example, without departing from the scope of this utility model, a first constituent element may be named a second constituent element, and similarly, a second constituent element may be named a first constituent element. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0039] Please see Figure 1 The bird feeder 1 includes a cover 11, a storage bin 12, a tray 14, and a camera device 13. The storage bin 12 has an inlet 121 at the top and an outlet 125 at the bottom, with the bin 12 extending vertically. The cover 11 is placed over the inlet 121, and the tray 14 is connected to the bottom of the storage bin 12 and fastened to the outlet 125. When the tray 14 is fastened to the outlet 125, a feeding opening 123 is formed between the outlet 125 and the tray 14. Bird food can be added to the storage bin 12 through the inlet 121, then reaches the tray 14 through the outlet 125, and finally reaches the feeding trough 141 on the tray 14 through the feeding opening 123. Birds can obtain food through the feeding trough 141. The camera device 13 is located in the middle of the storage bin 12, and the default shooting direction is towards the feeding trough 141.

[0040] A rotating shaft 111 is provided on the cover 11. The rotating shaft 111 has a circular cross-section. The cover 11 is movably covered on the feed inlet 121 of the storage bin 12 via the rotating shaft 111. Fixing devices 122 are provided on both sides of the feed inlet 121. The fixing devices 122 include guide grooves 1221, buckles 1222, and rotating shaft holes 1223. The guide grooves 1221, buckles 1222, and rotating shaft holes 1223 are arranged sequentially from top to bottom. The buckles 1222 separate the guide grooves 1221 and the rotating shaft holes 1223. When the cover 11 is installed, the rotating shafts 111 on both sides of the cover 11 abut against the buckles 1222 after passing through the guide grooves 1221. By moving the rotating shafts 111 towards the rotating shaft holes 1223, the rotating shafts 111 pass through the buckles 1222 and enter the rotating shaft holes 1223, and are limited in the rotating shaft holes 1223 by the buckles 1222. The buckle 1222 is elastic, which makes it easy to press the pivot 111 into the pivot hole 1223. The buckle 1222 can be an elastic component with a beveled shape, or the plastic parts around the buckle 1222 can be cut out to make the buckle 1222 elastic.

[0041] The pivot hole 1223 is provided with a rotating part 231 and a limiting part 232. The rotating part 231 is provided at the lower end of the pivot hole 1223. The rotating part 231 includes a rotating part housing 2311 and a rotating space 2312. The rotating part housing 2311 is cylindrical in shape, and the cylindrical surface includes an arc-shaped guideline. The cylindrical design allows the pivot 111 to rotate more smoothly within the pivot hole 1223. The length of the line connecting the two ends of the guideline is greater than or equal to the cross-sectional diameter of the pivot 111. In actual operation, the length of the line connecting the two ends of the guideline is 1-2 mm greater than the cross-sectional diameter of the pivot 111. This allows the pivot 111 to rotate more smoothly and also prevents the cover 11 from shaking significantly after installation. Preferably, the guideline is semi-circular in shape. A limiting part 232 is provided at the upper end of the rotating shaft hole 1223. The longitudinal section of the limiting part 232 is rectangular, including a long side parallel to the insertion direction of the rotating shaft 111 and a wide side perpendicular to the insertion direction of the rotating shaft 111. The length of the wide side is the same as the length of the line connecting the two ends of the guideline of the rotating part 231. The longitudinal section of the guide groove 1221 can be rectangular or trapezoidal with a wider top and narrower bottom. The minimum width of the longitudinal section of the guide groove 1221 is greater than or equal to the length of the wide side of the longitudinal section of the limiting part 232. This facilitates the insertion of the rotating shaft 111.

[0042] When the cover 11 is inserted, align the rotating shafts 111 at both ends of the cover 11 with the openings of the guide grooves 1221 at both ends of the storage bin 12, and press the cover 11 towards the rotating shaft hole 1223. The rotating shafts 111 will then abut against the buckles 1222. Continue pressing the rotating shafts 111 towards the rotating shaft hole 1223, and the rotating shafts 111 will pass through the buckles 1222 and enter the rotating shaft hole 1223, where they will be limited by the buckles 1222. Alternatively, one end of the cover 11 can be aligned with the opening of the guide groove 1221 and inserted into the rotating shaft hole 1223, and then the other end of the cover 11 can be aligned with the opening of the other guide groove 1221 and inserted into the rotating shaft hole 1223. The advantage of this design is that the cover 11 can be installed in just a few seconds. The cover 11 can be inserted into the storage bin 12 in various positions, making installation easier. Furthermore, once engaged, rotation is smooth, solving the problems of difficult installation or the cover only being able to be inserted into the storage bin in specific positions in existing technologies. The cover 11 has a socket end 112, and the storage bin 12 has a locking end 126. When the rotating shaft 111 is inserted into the rotating shaft hole 1223, the cover 11 can rotate along the rotating shaft 111, causing the locking end 126 to engage with the socket end 112, thus fixing the cover 11. The positioning of the two fixing devices 122 and the locking end 126 at three points provides a more stable fixation of the cover 11.

[0043] The socket end 112 of the cover 11 can be made of an elastic material. When disassembling the cover 11, first apply an outward force to the socket end 112 of the cover 11. Due to the elasticity of the socket end 112 itself, it is easier to disengage from the locking end 126 after deformation. At this time, you only need to remove the two rotating shafts 111 in sequence to complete the disassembly of the cover 11. The operation is convenient and saves time.

[0044] In this invention, the cover 11 can rotate along the pivot 111. During rotation, there are two extreme positions: the position where it is engaged with the feed inlet 121 and the position where it is engaged with the front end of the storage bin 12. We refer to the position where it is engaged with the feed inlet 121 as the engaged position and the position where it is engaged with the front end of the storage bin 12 as the feeding position. When the cover 11 is in the engaged position, the engaging end 126 and the receiving end 112 are engaged, and the bird feeder 1 can be used normally, hung or placed in the yard for bird observation. When the cover 11 is in the feeding position, the feed inlet 121 is fully open, making it convenient to add bird food.

[0045] The storage bin 12 has a protruding structure 124 on its front side, protruding 1-2 cm from the front of the storage bin 11. The cover 11 has a protruding structure 113 on its lower surface. When the cover 11 is in the latched position, the protruding structure 113 retracts into the inside of the protruding structure 124. Preferably, the protruding structure 113 can be engaged with the inside of the protruding structure 124, thus stabilizing the cover 11 during material filling. A fixing device 122 is provided on the protruding structure 124. The protruding structure 124 prevents the cover 11 from colliding with the camera device 13 when in the latched position, thus protecting the lens of the camera device 13 and preventing changes to the relative position of the camera device 13.

[0046] Compared with the prior art, this utility model, by setting a fixing device 122 with a guide groove 1221, a buckle 1222, and a pivot hole 1223, and a pivot 111 set on the cover 11, achieves the function of adding birdseed without removing the cover 11, and makes the removal and installation of the cover 11 easier. The cross-section of the pivot 111 is set as a circle, which not only facilitates the installation of the cover 11 in various different postures, but also makes the rotation of the cover 11 after installation smoother. The rotating part 231 set at the lower end of the pivot hole 1123, and the shape design of the rotating part 231, can both limit the pivot 111 and make the rotation of the pivot 111 smoother. The structural design of the pivot 111 and the fixing device 122 allows the cover 11 to rotate around the pivot 111 and is stable in the feeding position, making it convenient to add birdseed without removing the cover 11. The design of the protruding structure 124 of the storage bin and the protruding structure 113 of the cover can protect the camera device 13 and make the cover 11 more stable when it is in the feeding position. The fixing device 122 is set on the protruding structure 124 of the storage bin, which can move the rotating shaft 111 of the cover 11 forward so that the cover 11 will not get stuck on the storage bin 12 when it rotates down.

[0047] The embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. The specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can make many other forms under the guidance of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims. All of these forms are within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A bird feeder, comprising: The storage bin has an inlet at the top and an outlet at the bottom, and the storage bin is vertically connected. A cover body, wherein a rotating shaft is provided on the cover body, and the cover body is movably covered on the feed inlet of the storage bin via the rotating shaft; A pallet, the pallet being connected to the bottom of the storage silo, and, A camera device is mounted on the storage silo. The feature is that a fixing device is provided on both sides of the feed port. The fixing device includes a guide groove, a rotating shaft hole and a buckle. The buckle separates the guide groove and the rotating shaft hole. After the rotating shaft passes through the guide groove and the buckle, it is limited by the buckle in the rotating shaft hole.

2. The bird feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cross-section of the rotating shaft is circular.

3. The bird feeder according to claim 2, characterized in that, A rotating part is provided at the lower end of the rotating shaft hole. The rotating part includes a rotating part housing and a rotating space. The rotating part housing is cylindrical in shape. The cylindrical surface includes a guideline. The length of the line connecting the two ends of the guideline is greater than or equal to the length of the cross-sectional diameter of the rotating shaft.

4. The bird feeder according to claim 3, characterized in that, The length of the line connecting the two ends of the guideline is 1-2 mm longer than the cross-sectional diameter of the rotating shaft.

5. The bird feeder according to claim 3, characterized in that, The upper end of the rotating shaft hole is provided with a limiting part. The longitudinal section of the limiting part is rectangular. The rectangle includes a long side parallel to the direction in which the rotating shaft is inserted and a wide side perpendicular to the direction in which the rotating shaft is inserted. The length of the wide side is the same as the length of the line connecting the two ends of the guideline of the rotating part.

6. The bird feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage bin has a protruding structure on its front side, which protrudes 1-2 centimeters from the front side of the storage bin.

7. The bird feeder according to claim 6, characterized in that, The lower surface of the cover is provided with a cover protrusion structure. When the cover is fastened to the front end of the storage bin, the cover protrusion structure is retracted into the inner side of the storage bin protrusion structure.

8. The bird feeder according to claim 7, characterized in that, When the cover is fastened to the front end of the storage bin, the protruding structure of the cover engages with the inner side of the protruding structure of the storage bin.

9. The bird feeder according to claim 8, characterized in that, The fixing device is installed on the protruding structure of the storage silo.

10. The bird feeder according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The cover is provided with a socket end, and the storage bin is provided with a locking end. The locking end is used to fix the cover by engaging with the socket end.

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