Splash-proof parrot cage

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of splash-proof parrot cages, including base subassembly and cage body subassembly, and a splash-proof component being set between base subassembly and cage body subassembly, the splash-proof component can intercept sundries splashing out from inside base subassembly, and it is guided to inside base subassembly. The utility model is set by splash-proof component, can effectively intercept sundries of horizontal flyout, oblique splashing, radial fly-off etc. various trajectories, solve the pollution problem caused by unpredictable trajectory of splashing, reduce sundries escape cage outside pollution environment condition, change the cleaning work of user from frequent cage outside wiping to periodic cage cleaning, improve use experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of parrot breeding tools, specifically relating to a splash-proof parrot cage. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, most pet cages for small animals like parrots are made of wire mesh. However, these cages suffer from a persistent problem: pets (especially parrots) are very active while eating, drinking, preening, or playing, producing a large amount of food scraps, water droplets, and excrement. Fresh excrement, in particular, with its high water content, doesn't fall vertically due to its viscosity and interaction with air; instead, it splashes erratically at multiple angles.

[0003] This complex and unpredictable splashing pattern causes a large amount of debris to escape from the mesh gaps on the side of the cage, seriously polluting the surrounding home environment. This not only increases the burden of frequent cleaning for users, but may also pose a health hazard.

[0004] Existing improvements to pet cages largely focus on optimizing the chassis structure to facilitate the collection of debris that eventually falls vertically, such as by adding pull-out trays or drainage channels on the inner walls of the chassis to prevent waste residue. However, these designs consistently lack an effective solution to the core problem of preventing debris from escaping the cage during its flight path. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the shortcomings of existing technology, this utility model provides a splash-proof parrot cage to solve the technical problem that food is easily spilled when using existing pet cages.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the specific technical solution of this utility model is as follows: A splash-proof parrot cage includes a base assembly and a cage body assembly, and a splash-proof component disposed between the base assembly and the cage body assembly, the splash-proof component being capable of intercepting debris splashed outward from inside the base assembly and guiding it into the base assembly.

[0007] Furthermore, the splash-proof component includes a splash shield arranged around the perimeter, the lower part of which is provided with a flow guide structure extending obliquely toward the center of the base assembly. This flow guide structure is key to ensuring that intercepted splashes can be smoothly guided into the base.

[0008] Furthermore, the splash-proof component is detachably connected to the base assembly and / or the cage assembly.

[0009] Furthermore, the flow guiding structure includes, but is not limited to, the following two options: first, the flow guiding structure is a material guiding surface integrally formed with the splash guard; second, the flow guiding structure and the top edge of the base assembly are integrally formed.

[0010] Furthermore, the base assembly includes a base body, a pull-out collection drawer, and a bottom mesh installed within the base body; the base body is provided with a bottom support rail for guiding the pull-out of the collection drawer. The base body has a pull-out opening for the collection drawer to be pulled out, and the top edge of the bottom support rail is spaced apart from the top edge of the pull-out opening to form an installation groove for the bottom mesh to be pulled out, facilitating the removal and cleaning of the bottom mesh.

[0011] Furthermore, the cage assembly includes a cage frame and a wire mesh, a front door, and a top cover disposed thereon; the top cover includes a top cover frame and multiple top meshes covering the top surface of the top cover frame; one top mesh is fixedly connected to the top cover frame; one side edge of another top mesh is rotatably connected to the top cover frame, forming a partially openable structure.

[0012] Furthermore, the top of the base assembly has an annular groove, and the bottom of the splash shield is embedded in the annular groove.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages: 1. This utility model, through its splash-proof components, can effectively intercept debris with various trajectories such as horizontal flight, tilted splash, and radial scattering, solving the pollution problem caused by the unpredictable trajectory of splashing objects, reducing the situation of debris escaping outside the cage and polluting the environment, and changing the user's cleaning work from frequent wiping of the outside of the cage to regular cleaning of the inside of the cage, thus improving the user experience. 2. The flow guiding structure of this utility model has been optimized to ensure that splashed debris is quickly and smoothly guided into the collection device at the bottom, avoiding the accumulation and residue of debris on the surface of the splash-proof parts, which could lead to secondary pollution or odor, and ensuring a hygienic environment inside the cage. 3. The present invention adopts a snap-fit ​​structure to form a detachable connection between the base assembly, the splash guard and the cage assembly, which makes the installation and disassembly of each component more convenient and facilitates thorough cleaning and maintenance of the base assembly and the inside of the splash guard. 4. This utility model features a partially openable top net on the top cover frame, which allows users to easily open the top net to feed, add water, or interact with the parrot, while avoiding the risk of the parrot escaping due to opening the entire top cover in traditional designs. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the splash guard and base assembly in Example 1; Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the splash guard and base assembly in Example 1; Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom support rail in Example 1; Figure 6 This is an overall exploded view of Example 1; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the top cover in Example 1; Figure 8 This is an exploded schematic diagram of the flow guiding structure at the bottom of the splash guard in Embodiment 2 of this utility model; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram showing the fixed connection between the splash guard and the base assembly in Embodiment 3 of this utility model; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram showing the fixed connection between the splash guard and the cage assembly in Embodiment 4 of this utility model.

[0015] Reference numerals: 1. Base assembly; 2. Splash shield; 3. Cage assembly; 4. Base body; 4-1. Base frame; 4-2. Bottom support rail; 4-3. Rail edge; 4-4. Support edge; 4-5. Annular groove; 5. Collection drawer; 6. Bottom mesh; 7. First snap-fit ​​structure; 8. Second snap-fit ​​structure; 9. Cage frame; 10. Left side mesh fence; 11. Right side mesh fence; 12. Rear side mesh fence; 13. Front door; 14. Top cover; 14-1. Top cover frame; 14-2. Top mesh; 15. Feeding trough. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0017] Example 1, such as Figures 1-7 As shown, a splash-proof parrot cage includes a base assembly 1, a splash shield 2, and a cage body assembly 3. The splash shield 2 is arranged in a surrounding manner between the base assembly 1 and the cage body assembly 3 to intercept debris splashing outward from the base assembly 1 and guide it into the base assembly 1.

[0018] The base assembly 1 includes a base body 4, a collection drawer 5, and a bottom mesh 6. A collection groove is provided on the top surface of the base body 4. A pull-out opening matching the collection drawer 5 is provided on the side of the collection groove. The collection drawer 5 is slidably installed on the base body 4 through the pull-out opening to collect parrot droppings and food scraps for easy cleaning. The bottom mesh 6 is horizontally installed on the top of the inner ring of the base body 4.

[0019] Furthermore, the top edge of the base body 4 extends horizontally inward and then forms an inclined slope downward. In this embodiment, the splash shield 2 can be a cylindrical structure, with its bottom edge resting on or near the guide edge of the integrally formed base. After being intercepted by the vertical wall of the splash shield 2, the splashed material falls onto the guide structure at the top of the base and is then guided into the collection area.

[0020] like Figure 2 As shown, a first snap-fit ​​structure 7 is provided between the bottom edge of the splash shield 2 and the base body 4, and a second snap-fit ​​structure 8 is provided between the cage assembly 3 and the top edge of the splash shield 2. The base body 4, the splash shield 2, and the cage assembly 3 are detachably connected by the first snap-fit ​​structure 7 and the second snap-fit ​​structure 8, respectively.

[0021] The first latching structure 7 includes two first latching components. These two first latching components are symmetrically arranged at the two bottom edges of the splash shield 2. Each first latching component includes a fixed base and a movable latching plate. The fixed base is integrally formed with the outer wall of the splash shield 2. One end of the movable latching plate is rotatably connected to the fixed base via a pivot, and the other end has an inwardly bent first hook. A first groove is provided on the base body 4 corresponding to the position of the movable latching plate. The first hook on the movable latching plate engages with the first groove, enabling the splash shield 2 to be detachably fixed.

[0022] The detachable connection design between the base body 4, the splash guard 2, and the cage assembly 3 brings significant convenience to actual cleaning and maintenance compared to traditional cages, as detailed below: Firstly, cleaning the splash guard itself becomes extremely convenient. Since the splash guard 2 is an independent module, users can remove it separately from the cage and thoroughly rinse the dirt adhering to its inner and outer walls. This is something that traditional cages cannot achieve by making the splash guard function an integral structure with the base or cage body.

[0023] Secondly, it greatly simplifies the cleaning process of the base. For example... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in the assembly diagram, when the base needs cleaning, the user only needs to open the first latch structure 7 connecting the splash guard 2 and the base body 4 to remove the entire upper structure (including the splash guard 2 and the cage assembly 3 connected to it) as a whole from the base assembly 1, thus fully exposing the base. Then, the inner wall and corners of the base body 4 can be directly rinsed with water. Currently, traditional cages on the market often require disassembling the cage assembly (front door, wire mesh, etc.) before cleaning the base, which is a complicated operation.

[0024] The base body 4 includes a base frame 4-1 and two bottom-supporting guide rails 4-2 inserted into the base frame 4-1 from bottom to top. The bottom-supporting guide rails 4-2 have guide rail edges 4-3 and support edges 4-4 extending from the side facing the collection drawer 5. The guide rail edges 4-3 and support edges 4-4 are spaced apart from bottom to top, with the spacing greater than the height of the collection drawer 5. The collection drawer 5 is inserted through the gap between the guide rail edges 4-3 and support edges 4-4, and the guide rail edges 4-3 and support edges 4-4 together form a sliding guide structure to ensure the collection drawer 5 remains stable during extraction. The support edges 4-4 are spaced apart from the top edge of the pull-out opening, forming a mounting groove for the bottom mesh 6 that matches the bottom mesh 6. The bottom mesh 6 slides into the groove and rests on the support edges 4-4, allowing the bottom mesh 6 to be suspended inside the base body 4.

[0025] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, an annular groove 4-5 is formed on the top of the base body 4. The bottom edge of the splash shield 2 is machined with a flange that matches the annular groove 4-5. During assembly, the flange at the bottom of the splash shield 2 is aligned and pressed into the annular groove 4-5 of the base body 4. This embedded structure significantly enhances the vertical support of the splash shield 2, effectively preventing its outward deformation, while greatly reducing the gap at the joint between the base assembly 1 and the splash shield 2, achieving a good sealing and leak-proof effect and improving the stability of the connection.

[0026] The cage assembly 3 includes a cage frame 9, and a left side wire mesh 10, a right side wire mesh 11, a rear side wire mesh 12, a front door 13, and a top cover 14, which are sequentially mounted on the cage frame 9. The top and bottom ends of one vertical edge of the front door 13 are rotatably connected to the top cover 14 and the base frame 4-1, respectively, allowing the front door 13 to be opened or closed relative to the cage frame 9. A latch is slidably installed at the bottom of the other vertical edge of the front door 13. A lock groove is provided on the base frame 4-1 to engage with the latch. By inserting or disengaging the latch from the lock groove, the front door 13 can be locked or unlocked after being closed, thereby increasing the security of the cage.

[0027] Furthermore, the cage frame 9 includes four vertical rods. Each vertical rod is inserted and fixed at one of the four corners of the splash guard 2. The left side fence 10, the right side fence 11, and the rear side fence 12 are sequentially erected between adjacent vertical rods to form the side protection structure of the cage.

[0028] Furthermore, vertical slots are provided on the opposite sides of each vertical bar. The two side edges of the left side fence 10, right side fence 11, and rear side fence 12 are inserted into the corresponding slots from top to bottom.

[0029] In this embodiment, the left side fence 10, the right side fence 11, and the rear side fence 12 are all made of multiple horizontal and vertical metal strips welded together. The horizontal metal strips are arranged at equal intervals along the height direction of the vertical poles, while the vertical metal strips are evenly distributed along the interval direction between two adjacent vertical poles.

[0030] The second buckle structure 8 includes multiple second buckle components. These second buckle components are evenly distributed on the left side fence 10 and the right side fence 11. The tail end of each second buckle component is rotatably connected to the corresponding left side fence 10 or right side fence 11. The inner side of the bottom end of each second buckle component has an inwardly bent second hook. A second groove is formed on the splash guard 2 corresponding to the position of the second buckle component. The second hook engages with the second groove, thus achieving a fixed vertical connection between the left side fence 10 and the right side fence 11.

[0031] In this embodiment, feeding troughs 15 are hung on both the left and right mesh fences 10 and 11. Specifically, the feeding trough 15 includes an integrally formed feeding part and a hook part. The feeding part is a bowl-shaped structure with an open top, used to hold food or water, with the open top facing the inside of the cage for easy access by the parrot. The hook part has an inverted L-shaped structure, and the entire feeding trough 15 is detachably suspended from the horizontal metal strip of the left or right mesh fence 10 or 11 via the hook part, facilitating regular removal for cleaning and adding food.

[0032] The top cover 14 includes a top cover frame 14-1 and multiple top mesh 14-2 pieces covering the top surface of the top cover frame 14-1. The four corners of the top cover frame 14-1 are respectively inserted into the top of each vertical rod. Multiple third-position fasteners are evenly distributed on both sides of the top cover frame 14-1. The tail end of each third-position fastener is rotatably connected to the top cover frame 14-1, and the inner side of its bottom end has an inwardly bent third hook. In use, the top cover frame 14-1 is first inserted into each vertical rod. Then, the third-position fasteners are flipped downwards. The top cover frame 14-1 is fixed to the top of the cage frame 9 by the interlocking of the third-position fasteners with the horizontal metal strips on the left or right side of the wire mesh 10 or 11.

[0033] In this embodiment, there are two top nets 14-2. One top net 14-2 is fixedly connected to the top cover frame 14-1; the other top net 14-2 is rotatably connected to the top cover frame 14-1 on one side edge. When it is necessary to place or catch the parrot, the movable top net 14-2 can be flipped to catch or place it.

[0034] Example 2, as Figure 8As shown, the difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that the bottom of the inner ring of the splash guard 2 is provided with an inclined guide surface extending toward the center of the base body 4; when water or food debris splashed up by the parrot while it is moving in the cage comes into contact with the inner wall of the splash guard 2, it can slide down along the inclined guide surface onto the bottom mesh 6, and then fall into the collection drawer 5 through the mesh of the bottom mesh 6. The cage assembly 3 is installed on the top edge of the splash guard 2.

[0035] In this embodiment, the material guiding surface and the splash guard 2 are integrally formed.

[0036] Example 3, as Figure 9 As shown, the splash guard 2 can be detachably connected to the cage assembly 3 through the second snap-fit ​​structure 8, while its connection with the base assembly 1 can be achieved by a fixed connection method (such as integral molding, adhesive or screw connection, etc.).

[0037] When it is necessary to clean the inside of the cage or replace the wire mesh, simply loosen the second latch structure 8 to remove the entire cage assembly 3 from the splash guard 2, which is fixed to the base. This design ensures the stability of the base and splash guard connection while allowing the cage to be removed independently for cleaning or maintenance, making it particularly suitable for scenarios where the cage needs to be handled separately frequently.

[0038] Example 4, as Figure 10 As shown, the splash guard 2 is detachably connected to the base body 4 through the first snap-fit ​​structure 7 at its bottom, while its connection to the cage assembly 3 can be achieved by a fixed connection method (such as integral molding, adhesive or screw connection, etc.).

[0039] When cleaning the base or the inner wall of the splash guard is required, simply loosen the first latch structure 7 to remove the splash guard 2 along with the entire cage assembly 3 fixed thereon from the base assembly 1. This solution is suitable for scenarios where the cage structure is relatively lightweight and the overall relocation is convenient, simplifying the connection structure between the splash guard and the cage.

Claims

1. A splash-proof parrot cage, comprising a base assembly (1) and a cage body assembly (3), characterized in that: It also includes a splash guard disposed between the base assembly (1) and the cage assembly (3), the splash guard being detachably connected to the base assembly (1) and / or the cage assembly (3), the splash guard having a flow guide structure extending obliquely toward the center of the base assembly (1), the splash guard being able to intercept debris splashed outward from inside the base assembly (1) and guide it into the base assembly (1); the splash guard includes a splash shield (2) disposed around it.

2. The splash-proof parrot cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flow guiding structure is a material guiding surface integrally formed with the splash guard (2).

3. The splash-proof parrot cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flow guiding structure and the top edge of the base assembly (1) are integrally formed.

4. A splash-proof parrot cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base assembly (1) includes a base body (4), a pull-out collection drawer (5), and a bottom mesh (6) installed inside the base body (4); the base body (4) is provided with a bottom support rail (4-2) for guiding the collection drawer (5) to be pulled out.

5. A splash-proof parrot cage according to claim 4, characterized in that: The base body (4) has a pull-out opening for the collection drawer (5) to be pulled out; the top edge of the bottom support rail (4-2) is spaced apart from the top edge of the pull-out opening to form an installation groove for the bottom net (6) to be pulled out.

6. A splash-proof parrot cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cage assembly (3) includes a cage frame (9) and a wire mesh fence, a front door (13) and a top cover (14) disposed thereon; the top cover (14) includes a top cover frame (14-1) and multiple top meshes (14-2) covering the top surface of the top cover frame (14-1); one top mesh (14-2) is fixedly connected to the top cover frame (14-1); one side edge of the other top mesh (14-2) is rotatably connected to the top cover frame (14-1).

7. A splash-proof parrot cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base assembly (1) has a ring groove (4-5) on its top, and the bottom of the splash shield (2) is embedded in the ring groove (4-5).

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