A feed trough for a hedgehog

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of hedgehog feeding, disclose a kind of feed trough for hedgehog feeding, including first chamber, the bottom of the first chamber is fixedly installed with second chamber, the top of the first chamber is connected with feed pipe, the bottom of the left side of second chamber is connected with discharge pipe, the bottom of the inner wall of the first chamber is equipped with discharge port, the top of the first chamber is provided with control assembly for controlling feed discharge, the control assembly includes round sleeve, the bottom of the round sleeve and the bottom of the inner wall of the first chamber are fixedly installed.The utility model in this way, when the feed in second chamber is not much, the motor can be started at this time, the motor output end drives connecting rod to rotate, connecting rod rotation drives round block to rotate, round block rotation drives to make it and discharge port disengage, at this time feed will enter to second chamber inside, so that the feed can be fed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of hedgehog breeding, and in particular to a feed trough for hedgehog breeding. Background Technology

[0002] *Hedgehog* is a genus of hedgehogs belonging to the family Erinaceidae in the order Erinaceomorpha. Commonly known as porcupines, they are also called spiny hedgehogs, spiky pigs, or hedgehog mice. Hedgehogs are famous for the protective spines covering their backs. When threatened, they curl themselves into a ball for protection. This genus includes four species: the Northeast hedgehog, the Eastern European hedgehog, the European hedgehog, and the Northern white-breasted hedgehog. Hedgehogs are about 15-30 cm long and weigh about 600-1500 grams. Generally, males are smaller, while females are slightly larger. Hedgehogs have diverse body colors, typically brown, black, white, cream, or a mixture of these colors. Their spines are non-venomous, and their claws are curved and sharp, with 4-5 toes.

[0003] Hedgehogs are omnivorous, mainly feeding on insects, earthworms, and small invertebrates. Ordinary plastic or ceramic bowls are often used to hold hedgehog food. Hedgehogs are naturally active and playful, and collisions and pushing are inevitable during their daily exploration, foraging, and activities. These ordinary bowls are often lightweight and have low friction on the bottom, making them extremely unstable and easily tipped over by hedgehogs. Once the feed trough is overturned, food spills all over the ground, not only wasting food but also polluting the breeding environment and increasing the workload of the breeder. At the same time, frequent food spills may cause hedgehogs to develop bad foraging habits and even experience anxiety due to not being able to find food when hungry, which has an adverse effect on their physical and mental health. Therefore, a new type of feed trough for hedgehogs is proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides a feeding trough for hedgehogs, which aims to improve the existing technology where feeding troughs are overturned, food is spilled all over the ground, which not only wastes food but also pollutes the breeding environment and increases the workload of breeders. At the same time, frequent food spills may cause hedgehogs to develop bad foraging habits, and even cause anxiety when they are hungry and cannot find food, which will have an adverse effect on their physical and mental health.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A feeding trough for raising hedgehogs includes a first chamber, a second chamber fixedly installed at the bottom of the first chamber, a feed pipe connected to the top of the first chamber, a discharge pipe connected to the bottom left side of the second chamber, a discharge port opened at the bottom of the inner wall of the first chamber, and a control component for controlling the discharge of feed provided at the top of the first chamber.

[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0008] The control component includes a circular sleeve, the bottom of which is fixedly installed on the bottom of the inner wall of the first chamber, a circular block slidably installed inside the circular sleeve, a motor fixedly installed on the top of the inner wall of the first chamber, a connecting rod fixedly installed on the output end of the motor, the surface of the connecting rod fixedly installed on the circular block, and the bottom of the connecting rod penetrating into the interior of the second chamber and rotatably installed on the bottom of the inner wall of the second chamber.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0010] An inclined plate is fixedly installed inside the second chamber. The connecting rod and the inclined plate are fixedly installed. The bottom of the inclined plate and the discharge pipe are on the same plane.

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0012] A fixing block is fixedly installed on the right side of the inner wall of the second chamber. A limit rod is slidably installed on the top of the fixing block. The bottom of the limit rod extends through to the bottom of the fixing block and a cleaning plate is fixedly installed thereon. The bottom of the cleaning plate is in contact with the top of the inclined plate.

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0014] A spring is fitted onto the surface of the limiting rod, and the top of the spring is fixedly installed on the bottom of the fixing block, while the bottom of the spring is fixedly installed on the top of the cleaning plate.

[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0016] A protective cover is fixedly installed on the right side of the inner wall of the second chamber. The protective cover and the cleaning plate are slidably installed, and the fixing block is located inside the protective cover.

[0017] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0018] A protective frame is fixedly installed on the top of the inner wall of the first chamber, the motor is located inside the protective frame, and the connecting rod and the protective frame are rotatably installed.

[0019] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0020] In this invention, through the cooperation of the circular sleeve, the circular block, the motor, and the connecting rod, when there is not much feed inside the second chamber, the motor can be started. The output end of the motor drives the connecting rod to rotate, and the rotation of the connecting rod drives the circular block to rotate. The rotation of the circular block causes it to separate from the discharge port, at which point the feed will enter the second chamber, thus allowing the feed to be fed.

[0021] In this invention, the cooperation of the fixing block, the limiting rod and the cleaning plate allows the inclined plate to move upward when it rotates, thus enabling the cleaning plate to clean inclined plates of different curvatures. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 A connection diagram of the first chamber and the second chamber is provided for this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This invention provides schematic diagrams of the internal structures of the first and second chambers;

[0024] Figure 3 Cross-sectional views of the first chamber and the second chamber are provided for this utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle.

[0026] Legend:

[0027] 1. First chamber; 2. Second chamber; 3. Feed pipe; 4. Discharge pipe; 5. Discharge port; 6. Control components; 61. Circular sleeve; 62. Circular block; 63. Motor; 64. Connecting rod; 7. Inclined plate; 8. Fixing block; 9. Limiting rod; 10. Cleaning plate; 11. Spring; 12. Protective cover; 13. Protective frame. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0029] Reference Figure 1-4 This utility model provides an embodiment of a hedgehog feeding trough, comprising a first chamber 1, a second chamber 2 fixedly installed at the bottom of the first chamber 1, a feed inlet pipe 3 connected to the top of the first chamber 1, a feed outlet pipe 4 connected to the bottom left side of the second chamber 2, a feed outlet 5 opened at the bottom of the inner wall of the first chamber 1, and a control component 6 for controlling feed discharge at the top of the first chamber 1. Feed can be placed into the first chamber 1 firstly. When there is too little feed in the second chamber 2, the feed in the first chamber 1 can be allowed to enter the second chamber 2 through the control component 6. The feed entering the second chamber 2 will gradually enter the feed outlet pipe 4, thereby feeding the hedgehog.

[0030] Reference Figure 1-4The control component 6 includes a circular sleeve 61, the bottom of which is fixedly installed on the bottom of the inner wall of the first chamber 1. A circular block 62 is slidably installed inside the circular sleeve 61. A motor 63 is fixedly installed on the top of the inner wall of the first chamber 1. A connecting rod 64 is fixedly installed on the output end of the motor 63. The surface of the connecting rod 64 is fixedly installed on the circular block 62. The bottom of the connecting rod 64 extends into the interior of the second chamber 2 and is rotatably installed on the bottom of the inner wall of the second chamber 2. Through the cooperation of the circular sleeve 61, the circular block 62, the motor 63, and the connecting rod 64, when there is not much feed in the second chamber 2, the motor 63 can be started. The output end of the motor 63 drives the connecting rod 64 to rotate. The rotation of the connecting rod 64 drives the circular block 62 to rotate. The rotation of the circular block 62 drives the circular block 62 to rotate, thus causing it to connect with the feed outlet. When the feed inlet 5 disengages, the feed enters the second chamber 2, allowing for feeding. An inclined plate 7 is fixedly installed inside the second chamber 2, and a connecting rod 64 is also fixedly installed with the inclined plate 7. The bottom of the inclined plate 7 is flush with the discharge pipe 4. The inclined plate 7 allows feed to enter the discharge pipe 4 completely, enabling feeding. A protective frame 13 is fixedly installed on the top of the inner wall of the first chamber 1, with the motor 63 located inside. The connecting rod 64 and the protective frame 13 are rotatably mounted. The protective frame 13 protects the motor 63, preventing feed from entering and damaging it.

[0031] Reference Figure 1-4 A fixing block 8 is fixedly installed on the right side of the inner wall of the second chamber 2. A limit rod 9 is slidably installed on the top of the fixing block 8. The bottom of the limit rod 9 extends through to the bottom of the fixing block 8 and is fixedly installed with a cleaning plate 10. The bottom of the cleaning plate 10 contacts the top of the inclined plate 7. Through the cooperation of the fixing block 8, the limit rod 9, and the cleaning plate 10, the inclined plate 7 can rotate and drive the cleaning plate 10 to move upward, so that the cleaning plate 10 can clean the inclined plate 7 with different curvatures. A spring 11 is sleeved on the surface of the limit rod 9. The top of the spring 11 is fixedly installed with the bottom of the fixing block 8. The bottom of the cleaning plate 11 and the top of the cleaning plate 10 are fixedly installed. The spring 11 allows the inclined plate 7 to always bear the elastic force of the spring 11, so that the cleaning plate 10 can clean the feed on the inclined plate 7. A protective cover 12 is fixedly installed on the right side of the inner wall of the second chamber 2. The protective cover 12 and the cleaning plate 10 are slidably installed. The fixing block 8 is located inside the protective cover 12. The protective cover 12 can limit the movement of the cleaning plate 10, preventing the cleaning plate 10 from changing its movement trajectory due to the influence of the inclined plate 7, so that the cleaning plate 10 cannot effectively clean the inclined plate 7.

[0032] Working principle: First, carefully pour the prepared feed into the first storage chamber of the feed trough. During the hedgehog's daily feeding, closely monitor the remaining feed in the second chamber 2. When it is found that the amount of feed in the second chamber 2 is too small to meet the hedgehog's short-term feeding needs, the motor 63 located at a specific position in the feed trough can be activated. After receiving the start command, the output end of the motor 63 will quickly start rotating, driving the connecting rod 64 closely connected to it to rotate synchronously. As the connecting rod 64 rotates steadily, the circular block 62 installed at its specific position is also driven to move forward. As the circular block 62 rotates to a specific angle, it gradually approaches and smoothly enters the interior of the circular sleeve 61. During this rotation, the original blocking state of the discharge port 5 by the circular block 62 is gradually changed, and the contact area between the two continuously decreases until they are completely separated. At this time, the feed in the first storage chamber, due to the removal of the obstruction of the circular block 62, will slowly flow into the second chamber 2 under the action of gravity through the discharge port 5. At the same time, as the connecting rod 64 continues to rotate, the inclined plate 7 connected to it will also be driven to rotate. The rotation of the inclined plate 7 will further drive the cleaning plate installed on one side of it. The cleaning plate 10 moves upward along a specific track. As the cleaning plate 10 moves upward, it gradually compresses the spring 11 connected to it. Due to the rotation of the inclined plate 7 and the coordinated movement of the cleaning plate 10, the feed will enter the discharge pipe 4 in an orderly manner under the guidance of gravity and the inclined plate 7. When the feed in the second chamber 2 is full, in order to smoothly discharge all the feed and transport it to the discharge pipe 4 so that the hedgehog can eat easily, the motor 63 needs to be reversed. After the motor 63 reverses, it will drive the connecting rod 64 and the round block 62 to rotate in the opposite direction. The round block 62 will gradually... The feed gradually exits from the sleeve 61 and rotates in the opposite direction along a predetermined trajectory until it returns to its initial position, effectively sealing the discharge port 5 again. At this time, under the combined action of the motor 63 reversing and the connecting rod 64, the bottom of the inclined plate 7 will be adjusted to be on the same plane as the discharge pipe 4. In this way, the feed in the second chamber 2 can be discharged without hindrance and enter the discharge pipe 4 under the guidance of the inclined plate 7 and the action of gravity, thus ensuring that the hedgehog can obtain sufficient and fresh feed, meet its feeding needs, and ensure its healthy growth and good living conditions.

[0033] 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 feeding trough for raising hedgehogs, comprising a first chamber (1), characterized in that: The bottom of the first chamber (1) is fixedly installed with a second chamber (2), the top of the first chamber (1) is connected to a feed pipe (3), the bottom of the left side of the second chamber (2) is connected to a discharge pipe (4), the bottom of the inner wall of the first chamber (1) is provided with a discharge port (5), and the top of the first chamber (1) is provided with a control component (6) for controlling the discharge of feed.

2. The feeding trough for raising hedgehogs according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control component (6) includes a sleeve (61), the bottom of which is fixedly installed on the bottom of the inner wall of the first chamber (1), a circular block (62) is slidably installed inside the sleeve (61), a motor (63) is fixedly installed on the top of the inner wall of the first chamber (1), a connecting rod (64) is fixedly installed on the output end of the motor (63), the surface of the connecting rod (64) is fixedly installed on the circular block (62), and the bottom of the connecting rod (64) penetrates into the interior of the second chamber (2) and is rotatably installed on the bottom of the inner wall of the second chamber (2).

3. The feeding trough for raising hedgehogs according to claim 2, characterized in that: An inclined plate (7) is fixedly installed inside the second chamber (2). The connecting rod (64) and the inclined plate (7) are fixedly installed. The bottom of the inclined plate (7) and the discharge pipe (4) are on the same plane.

4. The feeding trough for raising hedgehogs according to claim 3, characterized in that: A fixing block (8) is fixedly installed on the right side of the inner wall of the second chamber (2). A limiting rod (9) is slidably installed on the top of the fixing block (8). The bottom of the limiting rod (9) extends through to the bottom of the fixing block (8) and a cleaning plate (10) is fixedly installed thereon. The bottom of the cleaning plate (10) is in contact with the top of the inclined plate (7).

5. A feed trough for raising hedgehogs according to claim 4, characterized in that: A spring (11) is fitted on the surface of the limiting rod (9). The top of the spring (11) and the bottom of the fixing block (8) are fixedly installed. The bottom of the spring (11) and the top of the cleaning plate (10) are fixedly installed.

6. A feed trough for raising hedgehogs according to claim 4, characterized in that: A protective cover (12) is fixedly installed on the right side of the inner wall of the second chamber (2). The protective cover (12) and the cleaning plate (10) are slidably installed, and the fixing block (8) is located inside the protective cover (12).

7. A feed trough for raising hedgehogs according to claim 2, characterized in that: A protective frame (13) is fixedly installed on the top of the inner wall of the first chamber (1), the motor (63) is located inside the protective frame (13), and the connecting rod (64) and the protective frame (13) are rotatably installed.

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