Deer feeding devices

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of feeding equipment technology, specifically to a field feeding device for deer. It includes a hollow feed box with a hinged lid. The lower end of the feed box is connected to four cross-shaped discharge channels via a longitudinal channel. The longitudinal channel is located at the central intersection of the four discharge channels and has an opening adjustment structure for synchronously adjusting the opening size of the four discharge ports. The feed box also includes a feeding control structure, including a control door and a control cylinder, which controls the connection and disconnection between the feed box and the longitudinal channels. The control cylinder is also connected to a timer, a lithium battery pack, etc., and the lithium battery pack is electrically connected to a solar panel. This utility model, by incorporating the opening adjustment structure, allows for control of the feed amount as needed. Combined with the feeding control structure and timer, the feeding time can also be precisely controlled, facilitating strict control of the sika deer's feeding time and amount.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of feeding equipment technology, specifically to a deer outdoor feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] Sika deer are a medium-sized deer species. Depending on the scale of breeding and the environment, they can be raised in captivity or in a semi-wild free-range manner. For the latter, the traditional feeding method usually involves keepers directly scattering feed within a fixed area in the wild. However, this method greatly increases the workload of the keepers. Furthermore, sika deer are cautious and timid by nature, so they usually do not approach to eat when the feed is scattered, and even after the scattering is finished, they need to be observed for a period of time before they will eat. Therefore, automatic or semi-automatic feeding devices have appeared on the market.

[0003] For example, CN210184186U discloses a feeding device for sika deer, which uses a rotating movable plate to feed the deer into a feeding box and then discharge it from the feeding outlet, achieving semi-automatic periodic feeding. However, this technical solution does not describe the structure that drives the rotating movable plate, and the size of the discharge opening is fixed and cannot be adjusted, making it inconvenient to control the feeding amount and frequency. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies and provide a field feeding device for deer. By setting an opening adjustment structure that can control the size of the feed outlet, the amount of feed can be controlled as needed. In conjunction with a control cylinder and a timer, the feeding time can also be precisely controlled, making it convenient to strictly control the feeding time and amount of sika deer. At the same time, it realizes automated feeding, which can greatly reduce the workload of the keepers.

[0005] To solve the above problems, the present invention adopts the following solution: A deer feeding device for the wild includes a hollow feed box, four support legs at the bottom of the feed box, and a lid that is rotatably hinged to the feed box. A locking component is provided between the lid and the feed box. The bottom of the feed box is also connected by a longitudinal channel to four cross-shaped discharge channels. Each discharge channel has a discharge port. The longitudinal channel is located at the center intersection of the four discharge channels and has an opening adjustment structure at its lower part for simultaneously adjusting the opening size of the four discharge ports.

[0006] Preferably, the opening adjustment structure includes an adjustment sleeve fitted onto the lower part of the longitudinal channel and movable up and down along it, and a fixing component that fastens the adjustment sleeve to the longitudinal channel together. The two opposite side walls of the adjustment sleeve are provided with sliding waist-shaped holes, and the longitudinal channel is provided with two circular through holes corresponding to the two sliding waist-shaped holes respectively. The fixing component adopts a bolt structure, which passes through the sliding waist-shaped holes and the circular through holes, and is then tightened by screwing to achieve the connection and fastening between the adjustment sleeve and the longitudinal channel.

[0007] The adjustment principle of the opening adjustment structure in the above scheme is as follows: by moving the adjustment sleeve up and down, the connection area between the discharge channel and the longitudinal channel is adjusted, thereby adjusting the amount of feed flowing into the discharge channel. After the adjustment is completed, the fixing component is tightened to secure the adjustment sleeve and the longitudinal channel together.

[0008] Preferably, the lower part of the feed box is connected to the upper end of the longitudinal channel through a funnel-shaped guide shell.

[0009] The funnel-shaped guide shell in the above-mentioned configuration allows the feed in the feed box to flow smoothly into the longitudinal channel.

[0010] Preferably, the four discharge channels are arranged horizontally, and multiple filter holes are arranged at the bottom of the central intersection of the discharge channels, with the multiple filter holes located directly below the longitudinal channel.

[0011] When the feed falls from the longitudinal channel, moisture or other impurities in the feed can be filtered out through the filter holes.

[0012] Preferably, all four discharge channels are arranged at an angle downwards, and each discharge channel has multiple filter holes at its discharge port. A buffer baffle is also added at each discharge port to buffer the falling speed of the feed, so that the feed stays at the discharge port for a longer time, which facilitates the filtration of moisture and impurities in the feed.

[0013] Preferably, the locking assembly includes a locking connecting shaft, a locking connecting plate, and a locking spring. The locking connecting shaft is located on the side wall of the box cover. The locking connecting plate has a gourd-shaped snap-fit ​​hole that interlocks with the locking connecting shaft. The locking connecting plate also has a locking connecting hole below the snap-fit ​​hole. The locking connecting hole and the hook at the upper end of the locking spring can be detached and hooked. The lower end of the locking spring is fixed to the side wall of the feed box by bolts.

[0014] The locking process of the above-mentioned locking component is as follows: the locking connecting shaft is inserted and snapped into the snap-fit ​​hole, and then the hook of the locking spring is hooked into the locking connecting hole of the locking connecting plate. Thus, the locking connection between the box cover and the feed box is realized. When it is necessary to open the box cover, the hook of the locking spring is disengaged from the locking connecting hole.

[0015] Preferably, the support leg consists of two legs, which are stably assembled by connecting corner plates and then fixed with bolts. The upper leg is connected to the feed box by a connecting plate frame located at the end corner of the feed box and then fixed with bolts. The lower leg is provided with a stabilizing pin that can be inserted into the mud in the field, thereby improving the placement stability of this field feeding device.

[0016] The above design allows the support legs to be detached, so the feed box and legs can be placed separately, resulting in a more regular placement shape, high space utilization, and convenient batch installation and transportation.

[0017] Preferably, the feed box is also provided with a feed spreading control structure, which includes a control door plate that can block or connect the feed box with the longitudinal channel, a control cylinder connected to the control door plate, the control cylinder being connected to the inner wall of the guide housing, and the inner wall of the guide housing being provided with two guide plates. The control door plate is slidably installed between the two guide plates and can slide stably along the two guide plates.

[0018] Preferably, the control cylinder is a double-acting cylinder. The control cylinder is connected to an electronic timer and is also equipped with a solenoid valve, a lithium battery pack, etc. Under normal conditions, the extension rod of the control cylinder is in the extended state, so that the control door plate extends to block the connection between the longitudinal channel and the feed box. When the preset time of the timer is reached, the piston rod of the control cylinder retracts, driving the control door plate to retract so that the longitudinal channel can connect with the feed box.

[0019] The timing function works as follows: based on the feeding time, feeding frequency, etc., the timing time and interval are set in the timer. When the preset time is reached, the timer outputs a signal to the solenoid valve, the solenoid valve starts, controls the cylinder to exhaust air, causing the piston rod to retract, thereby driving the control door plate to retract, so that the longitudinal channel is connected to the feed box. When the timer signal disappears, the solenoid valve resets, causing the piston rod of the control cylinder to extend, driving the control door plate to move to block the connection between the longitudinal channel and the feed box.

[0020] Preferably, the upper end of the box cover is also provided with a solar panel, and a solar charging controller is electrically connected between the solar panel and the lithium battery pack to adjust the charging current. The lithium battery pack and the solar charging controller are both installed in the protective box, which is fixed to the upper corner of the feed box.

[0021] The above setup takes advantage of the field feeding device's use in the field. By installing solar panels, the natural resource of solar energy is converted into electrical energy and stored in lithium batteries to achieve sustainable use of the timed feeding function.

[0022] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This invention features an opening adjustment structure that allows simultaneous control of the size of four feed outlets, facilitating the control of the amount and frequency of feed given per feeding. This makes it easy to adjust the feeding amount according to the age and seasonal needs of the sika deer herd, reducing feed waste and saving on feeding costs in the long run.

[0023] This invention, by setting up a feeding control structure and a timer that works in conjunction with it, achieves automated feeding, greatly reducing the workload of the feeders. On the other hand, it allows for precise control of the feeding time each time. Combined with the aforementioned opening adjustment structure, it facilitates strict control over the sika deer's feeding time and amount, thereby helping to cultivate regular feeding habits in the sika deer.

[0024] This invention also takes advantage of the field feeding device's use in the field by setting up a solar panel to convert natural solar energy into electrical energy and store it in a lithium battery, so as to achieve the sustainable use of the timed feeding function. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure in Example 1; Figure 2 This is a partial internal structure diagram of the longitudinal channel and the discharge channel in Example 1; Figure 3 This is a partial internal structure diagram of the opening adjustment structure in Example 1; Figure 4 for Figure 1 A magnified view of a section at point I; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure in Example 2; Figure 6 This is a partial structural diagram of the solar panel located at the box cover in Example 2; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the control gate panel in the material spreading control structure of Example 2 when it is blocked; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the control door panel in the material spreading control structure of Example 2 when it is open; Figure 9 for Figure 7 A magnified view of a section at point II.

[0026] Figure label: Feed box 11, support leg 12, box cover 13, guide shell 111, connecting plate frame 112, foot rod 121, connecting corner plate 122, longitudinal channel 21, discharge channel 22, discharge port 221, filter hole 222, opening adjustment structure 30, adjustment sleeve 31, fixing component 32, sliding waist-shaped hole 33, circular through hole 34, locking component 40, locking connecting shaft 41, locking connecting plate 42, locking spring 43, locking connecting hole 421, snap-fit ​​hole 422, pull plate 423, hook 431, stabilizing pin 50, observation window 60, buffer baffle 70, feed spreading control structure 80, control door panel 81, control cylinder 82, guide plate 83, solar panel 91, protective box 92. Detailed Implementation

[0027] Example 1: refer to Figure 1 This embodiment provides a deer field feeding device, including a hollow feed box 11. Support legs 12 are connected to the four corners of the lower end of the feed box 11. The feed box 11 is also rotatably hinged to a lid 13, and a locking assembly 40 is provided between the lid 13 and the feed box 11. The lower end of the feed box 11 is also connected to four cross-shaped discharge channels 22 via a longitudinal channel 21. All four discharge channels 22 are horizontally arranged and each has a discharge port 221. The longitudinal channel 21 is located at the central intersection of the four discharge channels 22. (Refer to...) Figure 2 The lower part is provided with an opening adjustment structure 30, which is used to simultaneously adjust the opening size of the four discharge ports 221.

[0028] Specifically, refer to Figure 3 The opening adjustment structure 30 includes an adjustment sleeve 31 fitted onto the lower part of the longitudinal channel 21 and movable up and down along it, and a fixing component 32 that fastens the adjustment sleeve 31 to the longitudinal channel 21 together. The two opposite side walls of the adjustment sleeve 31 are provided with sliding waist-shaped holes 33, and the longitudinal channel 21 is provided with two circular through holes 34 corresponding to the two sliding waist-shaped holes 33 respectively. The fixing component 32 adopts a bolt structure, which passes through the sliding waist-shaped holes 33 and the circular through holes 34, and is then tightened by screwing to achieve the connection and fastening of the adjustment sleeve 31 and the longitudinal channel 21.

[0029] The adjustment principle and process of the opening adjustment structure 30 described above are as follows: First, loosen the fixing component 32, then move the adjusting sleeve 31 up and down to adjust the communication area between the discharge channel 22 and the longitudinal channel 21, thereby adjusting the amount of feed flowing into the discharge channel 22. After the adjustment is completed, tighten the fixing component 32 to secure the adjusting sleeve 31 and the longitudinal channel 21 together.

[0030] To ensure the feed in feed bin 11 flows smoothly into longitudinal channel 21. (Reference) Figure 1 The lower part of the feed box 11 is connected to the upper end of the longitudinal channel 21 through a funnel-shaped guide shell 111.

[0031] Further, refer to Figure 2 Multiple filter holes 222 are arranged at the bottom of the central intersection of the four discharge channels 22, and the filter holes 222 are located directly below the longitudinal channel 21. So that when the feed falls from the longitudinal channel 21, the moisture or other impurities in the feed can be filtered out through the filter holes 222.

[0032] To ensure stability when the lid 13 is closed, this embodiment includes a locking component 40, as shown in the reference. Figure 4 It includes a locking connecting shaft 41, a locking connecting plate 42, and a locking spring 43. The locking connecting shaft 41 is located on the side wall of the box cover 13. The locking connecting plate 42 has a gourd-shaped locking hole 422 that is inserted and locked into the locking connecting shaft 41. The locking connecting plate 42 also has a locking connecting hole 421 below the locking hole 422. The locking connecting hole 421 and the hook 431 at the upper end of the locking spring 43 can be detached and hooked. The lower end of the locking spring 43 is fixed to the side wall of the feed box 11 by bolts.

[0033] Specifically, refer to Figure 4 The gourd-shaped snap-fit ​​hole 422 includes snap-fit ​​parts that are interconnected from top to bottom (i.e. Figure 4 The exposed through-hole portion of the card connector and the disassembly part (i.e., the disassembly part) Figure 4 The part where the locking connecting shaft is located (its structure is not shown in the figure because it is blocked by the locking connecting shaft) has a hole diameter larger than the maximum diameter of the locking connecting shaft 41, and a hole diameter smaller than the maximum diameter of the locking connecting shaft. Therefore, the locking connecting shaft can be inserted from the disassembly part into the snap-fit ​​hole 422 and then moved into the snap-fit ​​part to achieve a stable snap-fit ​​with the locking connecting shaft 41.

[0034] The locking process of the locking component 40 is as follows: Insert the locking connecting shaft 41 through the disassembly part of the snap-fit ​​hole 422 and then move it to snap into the snap-fit ​​part. Then hook the hook 431 of the locking spring 43 into the locking connecting hole 421 of the locking connecting plate 42. Thus, the locking connection between the box cover 13 and the feed box 11 is achieved. When it is necessary to open the box cover 13, the hook 431 of the locking spring 43 is disengaged from the locking connecting hole 421.

[0035] Further, refer to Figure 4 The upper end of the locking connecting plate 42 is bent to form an upper pull plate 423, so that the breeder can pull up the locking connecting plate 42 to move the locking connecting shaft 41 from the snap-fit ​​part to the disassembly part and separate the two.

[0036] In this embodiment, reference Figure 1The support leg 12 is designed to be detachable. The support leg 12 consists of two legs 121. The two legs 121 are stably spliced ​​and assembled by connecting corner plates 122 and then fixed by bolts. The upper leg 121 is connected to the feed box 11 by connecting plate frame 112 located at the end corner of the feed box 11 and then fixed by bolts.

[0037] The above-mentioned configuration makes the support leg 12 detachable, so the feed box 11 and the leg 121 can be placed separately, resulting in a more regular placement shape, high space utilization, and convenient batch installation and transportation.

[0038] Further, refer to Figure 1 The lower leg 121 is provided with a stabilizing pin 50, which can be inserted into the mud in the field to improve the placement stability of the field feeding device.

[0039] To facilitate the zookeeper's observation of the feed in feed box 11, so that the feed can be replenished in a timely manner. (Reference) Figure 1 The feed box 11 has a transparent observation window 60 on its front side wall, which is formed by installing transparent glass.

[0040] Example 2: The differences between this embodiment and Implementation 1 are as follows: The four horizontally arranged discharge channels 22 in Example 1 are improved, specifically, as shown in the following reference. Figure 5 In this embodiment, the four discharge channels 22 are arranged at an angle downwards, thereby facilitating the feed to fall along the angled discharge channels 22; at the same time, the position of the filter hole 222 in Embodiment 1 has been improved, specifically, referring to... Figure 7 , Figure 9 In this embodiment, filter holes 222 are provided at the outlet 221 of each discharge channel 22, and a buffer baffle 70 is added at each outlet 221 to buffer the falling speed of the feed, so that the feed stays at the outlet 221 for a longer time, which facilitates the filtration of moisture and impurities in the feed.

[0041] refer to Figure 7 , Figure 8 In this embodiment, a feed feeding control structure 80 is also added, which is electrically controlled to feed the feed. It includes a control door plate 81 that can block or connect the feed box 11 and the longitudinal channel 21, and a control cylinder 82 connected to the control door plate 81. The control cylinder 82 is connected to the inner wall of the funnel-shaped guide housing 111 and is used to push the control door plate 81 to move.

[0042] To ensure stable movement of the control door panel 81, refer to Figure 7 , Figure 8The inner wall of the guide housing 111 is also provided with two guide plates 83, and the control door plate 81 is slidably installed between the two guide plates 83, and can slide stably along the two guide plates 83.

[0043] Furthermore, to achieve timed opening of the control door 81 for precise feeding of the sika deer, the control cylinder 82 is a double-acting cylinder with an electronic timer (not shown in the figure) at its input. Under normal conditions (such as... Figure 7 As shown), the telescopic rod of the control cylinder 82 is in the extended state, causing the control door plate 81 to extend and block the connection between the longitudinal channel 21 and the feed box 11. When the preset time of the timer is reached (e.g. Figure 8 As shown), the piston rod of the control cylinder 82 retracts, causing the control door plate 81 to retract, thus restoring the connection between the longitudinal channel 21 and the feed box 11.

[0044] To achieve the timed retraction of the control cylinder 82 in the above structure, the control cylinder 82 is also equipped with other related components (but these components are not shown in the figure), such as a 12V normally open two-position five-way valve solenoid valve, a 12V lithium battery pack that powers the solenoid valve and the timer, etc.

[0045] The timing function works as follows: based on the feeding time, feeding frequency, etc., the timing time and interval are set in the timer. When the preset time is reached, the timer outputs a signal to the solenoid valve, the solenoid valve starts, and the control cylinder 82 exhausts air, causing the piston rod to retract, thereby driving the control door plate 81 to retract, so that the longitudinal channel 21 is connected to the feed box 11. When the timer signal disappears, the solenoid valve resets, causing the piston rod of the control cylinder 82 to extend, driving the control door plate 81 to move to block the connection between the longitudinal channel 21 and the feed box 11.

[0046] This embodiment also takes advantage of the field use of this field feeding device by incorporating a solar panel 91 (e.g., Figure 6 As shown in the figure, solar energy is converted into electrical energy and stored in the lithium battery pack. Specifically, the solar panel 91 is disposed on the upper end of the cover 13, and a solar charge controller (neither the lithium battery pack nor the solar charge controller is shown in the figure) is electrically connected between the solar panel 91 and the lithium battery pack. This controller is used to regulate the charging current and prevent the battery from being overcharged or over-discharged. Both the lithium battery pack and the solar charge controller are installed in the protective box 92 (as shown in the figure). Figure 5 As shown, the protective box 92 is fixed to the upper corner of the feed box 11 and has a sliding lid. Furthermore, to ensure the stable connection of the protective box 92, it is also connected to the lid 13 via a chain.

Claims

1. A deer feeding device in the wild, comprising a hollow feed box (11), four support legs (12) located at the lower end of the feed box (11), the feed box (11) also having a lid (13) rotatably hinged thereto, and a locking assembly (40) provided between the lid (13) and the feed box (11), characterized in that, The lower end of the feed box (11) is also connected to four discharge channels (22) arranged in a cross shape through a longitudinal channel (21). Each discharge channel (22) has a discharge port (221). The longitudinal channel (21) is located at the central intersection of the four discharge channels (22). An opening adjustment structure (30) is provided at the lower part of the longitudinal channel (21) to adjust the opening size of the four discharge ports (221) simultaneously.

2. The deer field feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The opening adjustment structure (30) includes an adjustment sleeve (31) fitted on the lower part of the longitudinal channel (21) and movable up and down along it, and a fixing component (32) for fastening the adjustment sleeve (31) and the longitudinal channel (21) together. The two opposite side walls of the adjustment sleeve (31) are provided with sliding waist-shaped holes (33), and the longitudinal channel (21) is provided with two circular through holes (34) corresponding to the two sliding waist-shaped holes (33). The fixing component (32) adopts a bolt structure, which passes through the sliding waist-shaped holes (33) and the circular through holes (34), and is then tightened by screwing to achieve the connection and fastening of the adjustment sleeve (31) and the longitudinal channel (21).

3. The deer field feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lower part of the feed box (11) is connected to the upper end of the longitudinal channel (21) through a funnel-shaped guide shell (111).

4. The deer field feeding device according to claim 1, 2, or 3, characterized in that, The four discharge channels (22) are arranged horizontally, and the bottom of the central intersection of the discharge channels (22) is provided with multiple filter holes (222) for filtering water or other impurities.

5. The deer field feeding device according to claim 1, 2, or 3, characterized in that, All four discharge channels (22) are arranged at an angle downwards. Each discharge channel (22) has multiple filter holes (222) at its discharge port (221) and a buffer baffle (70) is added at each discharge port (221).

6. The deer field feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking assembly (40) includes a locking connecting shaft (41), a locking connecting plate (42), and a locking spring (43). The locking connecting shaft (41) is located on the side wall of the box cover (13). The locking connecting plate (42) has a snap-fit ​​hole (422) that is inserted and snap-fitted into the locking connecting shaft (41). The locking connecting plate (42) also has a locking connecting hole (421) below the snap-fit ​​hole (422). The locking connecting hole (421) and the hook (431) at the upper end of the locking spring (43) can be detached and hooked. The lower end of the locking spring (43) is fixed to the side wall of the feed box (11) by bolts.

7. The deer field feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support leg (12) consists of two legs (121). The two legs (121) are stably spliced ​​and assembled by connecting corner plates (122) and then fixed by bolts. The upper leg (121) is connected to the feed box (11) by means of the connecting plate frame (112) located at the end corner of the feed box (11) and then fixed by bolts. The lower leg (121) is provided with a stable nail (50) that can be inserted into the mud in the field.

8. The deer field feeding device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The feed box (11) is also provided with a feed spreading control structure (80), which includes a control door plate (81) that can block or connect the feed box (11) and the longitudinal channel (21), and a control cylinder (82) connected to the control door plate (81). The control cylinder (82) is connected to the inner wall of the guide housing (111). The inner wall of the guide housing (111) is also provided with two guide plates (83). The control door plate (81) is slidably installed between the two guide plates (83).

9. The deer field feeding device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The control cylinder (82) is connected to an electronic timer and is also equipped with a solenoid valve and a lithium battery pack. Under normal conditions, the telescopic rod of the control cylinder (82) is in the extended state, so that the control door plate (81) extends to block the connection between the longitudinal channel (21) and the feed box (11). When the preset time of the timer is reached, the piston rod of the control cylinder (82) retracts and connects the longitudinal channel (21) with the feed box (11).

10. The deer field feeding device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The upper end of the box cover (13) is also provided with a solar panel (91). The solar panel (91) and the lithium battery pack are also electrically connected to a solar charging controller that can adjust the charging current. The lithium battery pack and the solar charging controller are both installed in the protective box (92). The protective box (92) is fixed at the upper corner of the feed box (11).

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