Window bird feeder

Abstract

The utility model relates to a window bird feeder, which can be installed on a window and comprises a feeding structure, a mounting structure and a camera, the feeding structure is installed on the outer side of the window, the mounting structure can be arranged on at least one of the inner side and the outer side of the window, the feeding structure is installed on the outer side of the window, and the camera can be arranged on at least one of the inner side and the outer side of the window to shoot the feeding structure. The window bird feeder of the utility model can shoot and obtain various images of birds through the camera when the birds fly to the feeding structure, the user can watch the pictures recorded by the camera on an electronic device, the user does not need to wait for the birds to arrive near the window bird feeder all the time, and the user will not miss the birds and wonderful pictures, thereby providing great convenience and good experience for the user to watch birds.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] A bird feeder is a device primarily used to provide food for birds living in forests or other outdoor locations, attracting them to eat and thus allowing for birdwatching. To facilitate feeding and birdwatching, people often install bird feeders on windows.

[0003] However, existing window bird feeders require users to stand guard over the feeder and only observe birds eating and playing up close if the birds happen to come to forage. If the user is not within sight of the feeder when the birds come to forage, they will miss many birds and wonderful scenes, which is not conducive to good bird watching. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a window bird feeder to solve the problem that users need to guard the bird feeder to watch birds, which is not conducive to bird watching.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A window bird feeder, which can be installed on a window, includes: The feeding structure is installed on the outside of the window; The installation structure can be set on at least one side of the window, either inside or outside, with the feeding structure installed on the outside of the window; A camera may be installed on at least one side of the window, either inside or outside, to film the feeding structure and acquire images of birds.

[0006] In one embodiment, when the mounting structure is located on the outside of the window, the mounting structure is provided with a fastener, one side of which can be securely connected to the window glass or frame, and the other side can be connected to the feeding structure.

[0007] In one embodiment, the fastener is configured as a hanging rope; and / or: The fastener is configured as a hook; and / or; The fastener is configured as a suction cup; and / or; The fastener is configured as Velcro; and / or; The fastener is an adhesive sticker.

[0008] In one embodiment, when the mounting structure is disposed on the inside of the window, the mounting structure is provided with a magnetic element, and at least a portion of the feeding structure is made of a magnetically attractive metal material, with the magnetic element magnetically attracted to the feeding structure.

[0009] In one embodiment, when the mounting structure is disposed on both the inner and outer sides of the window, the mounting structure penetrates the window; or, The mounting structure is provided with at least one pair of magnetic components, one of which is mounted on the feeding structure on the outside of the window, and the other is mounted on the inside of the window. The two magnetic components are aligned and magnetically attracted so that the feeding structure is mounted on the outside of the window.

[0010] In one embodiment, the window bird feeder further includes a power supply structure electrically connected to the camera, which is capable of supplying power to the camera. The power supply structure is located inside the window and supplies power to the camera via wired or wireless means.

[0011] In one embodiment, when the camera is mounted inside the window, the camera is equipped with a polarizer, which is disposed at the front end of the camera lens.

[0012] In one embodiment, the feeding structure is provided with a perforation; and / or; The feeding structure is made of a transparent material.

[0013] In one embodiment, the window bird feeder further includes a one-way transparent glass film, which is affixed to the window glass or the feeding structure.

[0014] In one embodiment, the feeding structure includes a shielding portion and a feeding area, with the shielding portion positioned above the feeding area to shield the feeding area and the drainage.

[0015] As can be seen from the above technical solution, the present invention has at least the following advantages and positive effects compared with the prior art: The window bird feeder of the present invention includes a feeding structure, an installation structure and a camera. By setting up the camera, when birds fly to the feeding structure, the camera can capture various images of the birds. Users can watch the images recorded by the camera on electronic devices. They do not need to wait for the birds to arrive at the window bird feeder all the time, and will not miss the birds and wonderful scenes, thus providing users with great convenience and a good experience for bird watching. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. In all the drawings, similar elements or parts are generally identified by similar reference numerals. In the drawings, the elements or parts are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the window bird feeder in one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the feeding structure of the window bird feeder from another angle; Figure 3 This is an exploded structural diagram of the window bird feeder of Embodiment 2 of this utility model.

[0018] The annotations in the attached figures are explained as follows: 10. Window bird feeder; 100. Feeding structure; 110. Feeding area; 120. First magnetic component; 130. Suction cup; 140. Covering part; 200. Mounting structure; 210. Second magnetic component; 220. Lens hole; 230. Wireless coil. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To more clearly explain the purpose, technical solution, and advantages of this utility model, the technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. The exemplary embodiments can be implemented in many forms and should not be construed as limited to the examples set forth herein. On the contrary, these embodiments are provided to make this utility model more comprehensive and complete, and to fully convey the concept of the exemplary embodiments to those skilled in the art.

[0020] Furthermore, the described features, structures, or characteristics can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. Numerous specific details are provided in the following description to give a full understanding of embodiments of the present invention. However, those skilled in the art will recognize that the technical solutions of the present invention can be practiced without one or more of the specific details, or other methods, components, apparatuses, steps, etc., may be employed. In other instances, well-known methods, apparatuses, implementations, or operations are not shown or described in detail to avoid obscuring various aspects of the present invention.

[0021] The block diagrams shown in the accompanying drawings are merely functional entities and do not necessarily correspond to physically independent entities. That is, these functional entities can be implemented in software, in one or more hardware modules or integrated circuits, or in different network and / or processor devices and / or microcontroller devices.

[0022] The flowcharts shown in the accompanying drawings are merely illustrative and do not necessarily include all content and operations / steps, nor do they necessarily have to be performed in the described order. For example, some operations / steps can be broken down, while others can be combined or partially combined; therefore, the actual execution order may change depending on the specific circumstances.

[0023] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments: Example 1

[0024] refer to Figures 1 to 3 This utility model provides a window bird feeder 10, which includes a feeding structure 100 and a mounting structure 200, as well as a camera. The feeding structure 100 can be mounted on the outside of the window via the mounting structure 200. The mounting structure 200 can be located on at least one side of the window, either inside or outside, to mount the feeding structure 100. The camera can be located on at least one side of the window, either inside or outside, to capture images of the feeding structure 100 and obtain bird images. The images captured by the camera can be stored or transmitted via wired or wireless means to a user-linked terminal for real-time viewing or viewing at convenient times, providing users with great convenience and a good experience for bird watching.

[0025] This window bird feeder 10 allows users to directly watch birds feeding through their window glass at home. Users can also choose to view the camera footage via a connected viewing terminal such as a mobile phone, computer, or tablet. Users have many options and can watch from close up or remotely, bringing great convenience and a good experience to users who feed and watch birds.

[0026] Furthermore, the feeding structure 100 is installed on the outside of the window, and the mounting structure 200 is aligned with the feeding structure 100 in the installation direction so that the mounting structure 200 and the feeding structure 100 are installed on the window. The camera is installed on the feeding structure 100 or the mounting structure 200 to capture images of birds foraging or drinking water.

[0027] refer to Figure 1 It should be noted that the feeding structure 100 is equipped with a feeding area 110. Users can place food in the feeding area 110 for the birds to eat; users can also place water in the feeding area 110 for the birds to drink; users can also place sugar water in the feeding area 110 for the hummingbirds to drink.

[0028] It should be noted that in other embodiments, the feeding area 110 can also be divided into multiple areas. Users can place various types of food in the feeding area 110 according to the different living habits of birds, or place food and water at the same time, or place food and sugar water at the same time, to meet the living needs of different birds.

[0029] Optionally, the mounting structure 200 is located on the outside of the window, and the feeding structure 100 is installed on the outside of the window. The mounting structure 200 is equipped with fasteners, which can be one or more of the following: hanging ropes, hooks, suction cups, Velcro, adhesive tape, etc. One side can be securely connected to the window glass or frame, and the other side can be connected to the feeding structure 100, thereby installing the feeding structure 100 on the outside of the window.

[0030] Optionally, the mounting structure 200 is located on the inside of the window, and the feeding structure 100 is mounted on the outside of the window. The mounting structure 200 may specifically employ a magnetic assembly, and the feeding structure 100 may be at least partially made of a magnetically admissible metal material.

[0031] Optionally, the mounting structure 200 is positioned on both the inner and outer sides of the window, with the feeding structure 100 mounted on the outer side of the window. Specifically, the mounting structure 200 can penetrate the window (e.g., using a bolt and nut assembly), or it can employ at least one pair of magnetic assemblies, with one magnetic assembly mounted on the feeding structure 100 on the outer side of the window, and the other magnetic assembly on the inner side of the window, aligning and magnetically attracting the magnetic assembly on the outer side, thereby mounting the feeding structure 100 on the outer side of the window. This method avoids damaging the window, facilitates disassembly, and provides extreme convenience for the user.

[0032] The camera can be installed on at least one side of the window, either inside or outside, depending on the shooting requirements. Optionally, the camera can be installed on the outside of the window, specifically on the feeding structure 100 or outside the feeding structure 100, facing the feeding area 110 of the feeding structure 100 to shoot.

[0033] Alternatively, the camera can be positioned inside the window, specifically on the window glass, near the window glass, or on the mounting structure 200, facing the feeding structure 100 to film. To facilitate filming, the feeding structure 100 can be designed with openings or made of transparent material, allowing the camera to film the feeding area 110 of the feeding structure 100 when filming from inside the window towards the outside.

[0034] Alternatively, if you want to film the feeding structure 100 from multiple angles for birdwatching, you can also set up cameras on both the inside and outside sides of the window to film and observe from both perspectives.

[0035] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2The mounting structure 200 includes a first magnetic suction member 120 and a second magnetic suction member 210. The first magnetic suction member 120 is located on the outside of the window, and the second magnetic suction member 210 is located on the inside of the window. The second magnetic suction member 210 and the first magnetic suction member 120 can be aligned and magnetically attracted to each other. The feeding structure 100 is installed and fixed on the window by the internal and external magnetic attraction. This can effectively prevent the feeding structure 100 from falling off due to weak suction or aging of the suction cup after a period of use, which would cause damage and waste of bird food, and increase the safety of the window bird feeder 10.

[0036] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 It should be noted that in this embodiment, there are multiple pairs of second magnetic attractors 210 and first magnetic attractors 120 to enhance the magnetic attraction.

[0037] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 It should be noted that, in this embodiment, to further enhance the installation stability of the feeding structure 100, a suction cup 130 is also provided. The suction cup 130 can adhere to the window glass, allowing the feeding structure 100 to be installed on the window. When the user removes the installation structure 200 from the window, the feeding structure 100 will not fall off, increasing the safety of the window bird feeder 10. Furthermore, when installing the window bird feeder 10, the user can first use the suction cup 130 to fix the feeding structure 100 to the window, and then assemble the installation structure 200, making installation convenient and eliminating the need for two people to install the window bird feeder 10. It is understood that the suction cup 130 can also be omitted; any solution that allows the feeding structure 100 to be installed on a window should be protected.

[0038] It should be noted that in other embodiments, the suction cup 130 can also be configured in other forms, such as: the feeding structure 100 is attached to the window with adhesive; the feeding structure 100 is attached to the window with Velcro. Any solution that allows the feeding structure 100 to be installed on the window should be protected.

[0039] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the mounting structure 200 is equipped with adhesive. When the mounting structure 200 is installed on the window, since the feeding structure 100 has not yet been installed, the first magnetic member 120 cannot be magnetically attracted to the second magnetic member 210. Therefore, the mounting structure 200 needs adhesive to help fix it to the window. Moreover, after the feeding structure 100 is removed, the mounting structure 200 will not fall off immediately due to the adhesive, making operation convenient. It can be understood that adhesive is not necessary; any solution that allows the mounting structure 200 to be fixed to the window should be protected.

[0040] It should be noted that in other embodiments, the adhesive can also be set in other forms, such as: the mounting structure 200 is fixed to the window using a suction cup; the mounting structure 200 is attached to the window using Velcro. Any solution in which the mounting structure 200 can be installed on the window should be protected.

[0041] In summary, in this application, the window bird feeder 10 includes a feeding structure 100, an installation structure 200, and a camera. The installation structure 200 installs the feeding structure 100 on the window. By setting up the camera, when birds fly to the feeding structure 100, the camera can record the birds' feeding activities. Users can watch the footage recorded by the camera later, or watch the live broadcast on an electronic device. Users do not need to constantly watch the window bird feeder 10 and wait for the birds to arrive, making it convenient to operate.

[0042] The window bird feeder 10 also includes a power supply structure, which can be electrically connected to the camera to supply power to it. The power supply structure is located on the inside of the window and supplies power to the camera via wired or wireless means. Specifically, if the camera is located on the outside of the window, the power supply structure supplies power to the camera wirelessly due to the window's obstruction; if the camera is located on the inside of the window, the power supply structure can supply power to the camera via either wireless or wired means.

[0043] Optionally, when the mounting structure 200 is entirely or partially located inside the window, both the camera and the power supply structure are located on the mounting structure 200 inside the window, which facilitates centralized installation and makes it convenient for users to replace the power supply structure or supply power to the power supply structure.

[0044] refer to Figure 1 It should be noted that when the mounting structure 200 is wholly or partially located inside the window and the camera is mounted inside the window, the mounting structure 200 may have a lens hole 220, through which the camera lens can pass and face the feeding area 110, allowing the camera to capture images of birds foraging in the feeding area 110. It is understood that the lens hole 220 may also be omitted; for example, the mounting structure 200 may be made of transparent material. Any solution where the camera lens can capture images of birds foraging in the feeding area 110 should be protected.

[0045] The camera is equipped with a polarizer, which is positioned at the front of the camera lens. Because a window pane separates the camera from the feeding structure 100, a polarizer is needed to filter polarized light. Natural light has random electromagnetic vibration directions; the polarizer only allows light vibrations parallel to its transmission direction to pass through, absorbing or reflecting light from other directions, thus filtering and regulating the light. It is understandable that a polarizer could be omitted, as any method that allows the camera to capture images of birds foraging in the feeding area 110 should be protected.

[0046] The window bird feeder 10 also includes a one-way transparent glass film, which is affixed to the window glass or the feeding structure 100. This allows the user to see the birds eating the food in the feeding area 110 from inside the room, but the birds cannot see the user near the window from inside the feeding structure 100, and will not be startled and fly away upon seeing the user. It is understandable that the one-way transparent glass film may not be necessary; any solution that allows the user to observe birds from indoors should be protected.

[0047] The window bird feeder 10 also includes an infrared sensor and a wireless transmission device. The infrared sensor and wireless transmission device are electrically connected. The infrared sensor detects the infrared radiation emitted by birds to determine if there are birds inside the feeding structure 100. The wireless transmission device transmits the signal from the infrared sensor to an electronic device. Users can watch the birds eating the food live on the electronic device and can also watch replays of the video later. Furthermore, when the infrared sensor detects birds in the feeding structure 100, the electronic device will automatically alert the user, who can then immediately go to the window to watch the birds eat, or watch remotely via the electronic device. It is understandable that if remote viewing is not a concern, the infrared sensor and wireless transmission device could be omitted; any method that allows users to watch birds eating should be protected.

[0048] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 It should be noted that the feeding structure 100 is equipped with a shielding part 140, which is located above the feeding area 110 to shield the feeding area 110 and facilitate drainage. By providing the shielding part 140, rainwater will not wet the food in the feeding area 110, and the A-shaped shielding part 140 allows rainwater to flow away, preventing water accumulation. It is understood that the shielding part 140 can be omitted; any design where the feeding structure 100 includes a feeding area 110 should be protected. Example 2

[0049] refer to Figure 3 The window bird feeder in this embodiment has a basically the same structure as the window bird feeder in Embodiment 1, the difference being that the camera is mounted on the feeding structure 100. Since the feeding structure 100 and the mounting structure 200 are separated by a window pane, it would be inconvenient to electrically connect the camera and the power supply structure. Therefore, in this embodiment, the power supply structure is a wireless coil 230, which provides wireless charging for the camera. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the camera is directly mounted inside the feeding structure 100 without being separated by a pane of glass, which reduces the impact of polarized light on the captured image.

[0050] Other embodiments of the present invention will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the invention that follow the general principles of the invention and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and embodiments are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of the invention are indicated by the claims. It should be understood that the invention is not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of the invention is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A window bird feeder, which can be installed on a window, characterized in that, include: The feeding structure is installed on the outside of the window; The installation structure can be set on at least one side of the window, either inside or outside, with the feeding structure installed on the outside of the window; A camera may be installed on at least one side of the window, either inside or outside, to film the feeding structure and acquire images of birds; A power supply structure is electrically connected to the camera and is capable of supplying power to the camera. The power supply structure is located inside the window and supplies power to the camera via wired or wireless means.

2. The window bird feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the mounting structure is installed on the outside of the window, the mounting structure is equipped with a fastener. One side of the fastener can be securely connected to the window glass or frame, and the other side can be connected to the feeding structure.

3. The window bird feeder according to claim 2, characterized in that, The fastener is configured as a hanging rope; and / or: The fastener is configured as a hook; and / or; The fastener is configured as a suction cup; and / or; The fastener is configured as Velcro; and / or; The fastener is an adhesive sticker.

4. The window bird feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the mounting structure is located on the inside of the window, the mounting structure is equipped with a magnetic component, and at least a portion of the feeding structure is made of a magnetically attractive metal material, with the magnetic component magnetically attracted to the feeding structure.

5. The window bird feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the mounting structure is installed on both the inner and outer sides of the window, the mounting structure extends through the window; or, The mounting structure is provided with at least one pair of magnetic components, one of which is mounted on the feeding structure on the outside of the window, and the other is mounted on the inside of the window. The two magnetic components are aligned and magnetically attracted so that the feeding structure is mounted on the outside of the window.

6. The window bird feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the camera is installed inside the window, the camera is equipped with a polarizer, which is located at the front of the camera lens.

7. The window bird feeder according to claim 6, characterized in that, The feeding structure is provided with a perforation; and / or; The feeding structure is made of a transparent material.

8. The window bird feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The window bird feeder also includes a one-way transparent glass film, which is affixed to the window glass or the feeding structure.

9. The window bird feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding structure is provided with a shielding part and a feeding area. The shielding part is located above the feeding area to shield the feeding area and the drainage.

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