An outdoor bird drinking device

Abstract

The utility model provides an outdoor bird drinking device, an outdoor bird drinking device, including the water tank, still including support, power, controller, water inlet valve, water level inductor, drain valve and support tray, the support supports support tray, places water tank on support tray, water inlet valve connects external tap water with water tank, water level inductor installs in water tank inner wall, detects water level height and transmits signal to controller, the controller receives water level inductor signal and drives water inlet valve action, drain valve is connected with and is lower than water tank bottom, the utility model discloses the characteristics are simple structure, convenient installation, and maintenance cost is low.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of bird drinking devices, specifically relating to an outdoor bird drinking device. Background Technology

[0002] With the progress of urbanization, the area of ​​wetlands in cities is decreasing, the water-finding radius of birds is expanding, their living environment is deteriorating, and the number of some bird species in cities is declining. Although trees in cities provide relatively abundant food, safe and clean water sources are relatively scarce, making it difficult for birds to truly settle in cities.

[0003] There are technologies that can provide outdoor water sources for birds, but these water sources are designed in open shapes such as round basins. This shape leads to high evaporation rates and the accumulation of debris such as leaves; it allows only a small number and variety of birds to drink at the same time; and the water troughs have poor expandability, making it impossible to increase or decrease the number of water troughs according to differences in bird populations in different areas.

[0004] To address the drinking water problem for birds in the city, a device is needed that is not easily accumulating debris, can simultaneously provide drinking water for more birds, and whose number of water tanks can be expanded as needed. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model proposes the following outdoor bird drinking device:

[0006] An outdoor bird drinking device includes a water tank, a support, a power supply, a controller, an inlet valve, a water level sensor, a drain valve, and a tray. The support supports the tray, and the water tank is placed on the tray. The inlet valve is connected to external tap water and the water tank. The water level sensor is installed on the inner wall of the water tank, detects the water level, and transmits a signal to the controller. The controller receives the signal from the water level sensor and drives the inlet valve. The drain valve is connected to and below the bottom of the water tank.

[0007] This device features a tray, allowing birds to stand outside the water tank. During use, the water tank is kept as clean as possible by bird droppings and feathers, thus reducing the spread of intestinal and respiratory diseases in birds.

[0008] Furthermore, this outdoor bird drinking device is powered by a combination of solar panels and batteries. Typically, a 60W solar power system and a 20Ah lithium battery pack are sufficient for the device's needs. Using a combination of solar panels and batteries reduces the need for manual operation, making the device a more permanent water source for birds.

[0009] Furthermore, the water trough of this outdoor bird drinking device is a long, rectangular stainless steel or resin trough with a vertical U-shaped cross-section, and a depth of no more than 10 centimeters. This long, rectangular stainless steel or resin trough is suitable for birds to drink from, and can prevent birds from directly entering and spreading diseases, and prevent the accumulation of leaves and other debris.

[0010] Furthermore, the water supply valve of this outdoor bird drinking device is a normally closed electromagnetic induction valve, such as a 12V DC solenoid valve (IP68 waterproof rating), which is connected to an external water source and is controlled by a controller to open or close. For example, it opens to replenish water when the water level in the tank is below 5cm and closes when the water level reaches 7.5cm.

[0011] Furthermore, the outer edge of the tray of this outdoor bird drinking device is 1-2 cm lower than the upper edge of the water trough. This tray design makes it convenient for many common birds in urban parks to stand and drink.

[0012] Furthermore, the water trough and tray of this outdoor bird drinking device are positioned on the support frame 0.5-2 meters above the ground. This height prevents damage to the drinking device by small wild animals in the urban area, thus maintaining the cleanliness of the water source.

[0013] Furthermore, the drain valve of this outdoor bird drinking device is a normally closed solenoid valve, controlled by a controller, and opens once at fixed intervals. The drain valve is installed for periodic cleaning of the water tank, and the controller operation prevents human intervention from disturbing the birds.

[0014] Furthermore, the bracket of this outdoor bird drinking device has pre-drilled slots, and the long handle end of the tray has a protrusion that can extend into the slots of the bracket. Even further, the bracket has multiple layers of pre-drilled slots. This allows the tray and water trough to be added or removed according to actual needs, facilitating transportation and installation. Moreover, this multi-layered design is not only more stable and aesthetically pleasing, but also makes full use of the bracket and space, while preventing the lower water trough from being contaminated by birds on the upper tray.

[0015] Furthermore, the tray of this outdoor bird drinking device is round or leaf-shaped, and the center of the tray can provide a standing space for birds.

[0016] Furthermore, the solar panels of this outdoor bird drinking device are mounted on top of the support frame, while the battery and controller are located at the bottom. This design makes better use of space and facilitates the programming and configuration of the controller.

[0017] The advantages of this invention are its simple structure, easy installation, and low maintenance cost. The bracket, water tank, and support tray support each other, resulting in a stable and aesthetically pleasing structure suitable for long-term outdoor use in urban areas. The design of the elongated water tank and support tray helps conserve water, maintain water quality, prevent the spread of infectious diseases, and avoid water waste. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the outdoor bird drinking device described in this utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the outdoor bird drinking device described in this utility model.

[0020] Among them, 1 is the bracket, 2 is the water tank, 3 is the support tray, 4 is the solar panel, 5 is the water inlet valve, 6 is the drain valve, 7 is the controller, 8 is the storage battery, 9 is the water level sensor, 10 is the water source, 11 is the water supply pipe, and 12 is the water outlet pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the technical problem to be solved, the technical solution, and the beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, this utility model will be further described in detail with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely one representative example of the technical solution of this patent, used to explain this utility model, and are not intended to limit this utility model. The technical solution of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings, but the scope of protection is not limited thereto.

[0022] like Figures 1-2 As shown, an outdoor bird drinking device includes a water tank 2, a bracket 1, a tray 3, a 60W solar panel 4, a 20Ah lithium battery 8, an Arduino microcomputer control module 7, a normally closed electromagnetic induction water inlet valve 5, an electrode-type water level sensor 9, and a normally closed electromagnetic induction drain valve 6.

[0023] The lower part of the bracket 1 is a hollow rectangular support, which can house the battery 8 and the controller 7, supporting the upper bracket. The bracket 1 has a hollow central support column, inside which the water inlet pipe, drain pipe, power cord, and control circuit line are placed, connecting the various layers of support trays 3, water tanks 2, batteries 8, controllers 7, water inlet valves, drain valves, etc.; the solar panel 4 is set on the top of the bracket 1.

[0024] Water trough 2 is a long, narrow, U-shaped stainless steel trough, 12 cm wide and 8 cm deep. The support tray 3 has a slot to hold water trough 2 and prevent it from moving; the diameter of support tray 3 is larger than that of water trough 2, allowing birds to stand and perch. The bottom support tray is 0.8 meters from the ground, the middle tray is 1.0 meter from the ground, and the top tray is 1.2 meters from the ground.

[0025] The inlet valve 5 is connected to the underground water supply pipe 11, and the other end is connected to the water tank 2. A water level sensor 9 is installed on the inner wall of the water tank, detecting the water level and transmitting a signal to the microcomputer control module 7. The control module 7 receives the signal from the water level sensor 9 and drives the inlet valve 5. The drain valve 6 is located at the bottom of the water tank 2 and is connected to the drain pipe 12, which leads to the lower soil. The support tray 3 has a raised outer edge. The standby current of the Arduino microcomputer control module 7 is <5mA. When the water level in the tank is below 5 cm, the water level sensor sends a signal to the control module, which then sends a signal to the water supply valve, causing the inlet valve 5 to open and replenish water. When the water level reaches 7.5 cm, the water level sensor 9 sends a signal to the control module 7, which then sends a signal to the inlet valve 5, causing it to close. The control module 7 can be programmed to open the drain valve 6, opening it every 4 days in spring and autumn, and every 2 days in summer, automatically cleaning the water tank 2.

[0026] During installation, the rectangular support of bracket 1 is buried underground; six water level sensors 9 are installed in three water tanks at positions 5cm and 7.5cm from the bottom of the tanks, respectively. The solar panel 4 and battery 8 are connected by circuitry, and the battery 8 circuitry is connected to the electromagnetic induction inlet valve 5 and electromagnetic induction drain valve 6, respectively. The support tray 3 and water tank 2 are fixed to the corresponding positions on the central support pillar as needed. The tap water pipe is connected to one end of the inlet valve 5; the control circuitry of the control module 7 is connected to the electromagnetic induction inlet valve 5 and electromagnetic induction drain valve 6, respectively.

[0027] This outdoor bird drinking device, installed in a sunny, open area with running water in a park, can meet the daily drinking needs of common birds in northern city parks. It is especially suitable for use in ecological observation stations, rooftop gardens, central parks, suburban parks, and other similar settings.

Claims

1. An outdoor bird drinking device, comprising a water trough, characterized in that, It also includes a bracket, power supply, controller, inlet valve, water level sensor, drain valve, and support tray; The bracket supports the tray, and the water tank is placed on the tray; The inlet valve connects to external tap water and the water tank; the water level sensor is installed on the inner wall of the water tank to detect the water level and transmit a signal to the controller. The controller receives the signal from the water level sensor and drives the inlet valve to operate. The drain valve is connected to and below the bottom of the water tank.

2. The outdoor bird drinking device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The water tank is a long strip of stainless steel or resin material with a U-shaped cross-section in the vertical direction, and its depth does not exceed 10 centimeters.

3. The outdoor bird drinking device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The inlet valve is a normally closed electromagnetic induction valve, connected to an external water source, and is controlled to open or close by the controller.

4. The outdoor bird drinking device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bracket has a pre-drilled slot, and the long handle end of the tray has a protrusion that can extend into the slot of the bracket.

5. The outdoor bird drinking device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The bracket has multiple layers of pre-drilled slots.

6. The outdoor bird drinking device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The water tank and the support tray are positioned on the bracket at a height of 0.5-2 meters above the ground.

7. The outdoor bird drinking device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The drain valve is a normally closed solenoid valve, controlled by the controller, and opens once at fixed intervals.

8. The outdoor bird drinking device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The tray is round or leaf-shaped.

9. The outdoor bird drinking device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The power source is a combination of solar panels and batteries.

10. The outdoor bird drinking device as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The solar panel is mounted on the top of the bracket, and the battery and the controller are mounted on the bottom of the bracket.

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