A deer feeder with a hanging tree

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of feeding equipment, especially a hanging tree type deer feeder. It comprises a stock bin, a leakage hopper is arranged at the bottom of the stock bin; a hanging tree band is arranged on the stock bin and is suitable for fixing the stock bin to a tree trunk; a ground insertion rod is detachably connected to the stock bin and is suitable for being inserted into the ground to support the stock bin. The utility model combines the stock bin with the leakage hopper which utilizes the gravity of food to slide down, reduces the mechanical throwing system, significantly reduces the cost, the discharging adjusting mechanism in the leakage hopper realizes stepless adjustment of the discharging gap, is accurate in control and simple in structure and durable, the product is small in size, light in weight, convenient to carry and complete in assembly, the hanging tree structure is connected through the arc-shaped connecting seat and the hanging tree band with multiple locking buckles, can be quickly and stably installed on the tree trunk, and through cooperation of the T-shaped ground insertion rod with the positioning teeth, the clamping hole on the fixing plate and the limiting hoop, can be converted into a ground use mode and is suitable for use in more environments.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of feeding equipment technology, specifically a tree-hanging deer feeder. Background Technology

[0002] Wildlife feeding devices such as deer feeders are widely used in forestry management, ecotourism, and ranching.

[0003] Traditional deer feeding devices often suffer from problems such as complex structure, large size, high manufacturing cost, and inconvenient installation. Some products use motor-driven mechanical feeding systems to achieve automatic feeding, which not only increases cost and weight but also increases failure rate and maintenance difficulty. In addition, many existing devices have limited functions and cannot flexibly adapt to various usage scenarios such as hanging on trees and placing on the ground, which limits their popularization and application.

[0004] Therefore, we propose a tree-mounted deer feeder to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0006] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a tree-hanging deer feeder, which solves the problems mentioned in the background art, such as the complex and bulky structure of existing deer feeders, reliance on external power, inconvenient installation, and difficulty in accommodating multiple usage modes.

[0007] (II) Technical Solution

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model specifically adopts the following technical solution:

[0009] A tree-mounted deer feeder includes:

[0010] A hopper, the bottom of which is equipped with a material hopper;

[0011] Tree-hanging straps, installed on the hopper, are suitable for fixing the hopper to the tree trunk;

[0012] A ground-inserting rod, detachably connected to the hopper, is adapted to be inserted into the ground to support the hopper;

[0013] The hopper is configured to allow the food to slide down from its bottom using its own weight.

[0014] Furthermore, the hopper extends downward from its connection with the silo and tilts towards the silo wall, so that its bottom opening is biased towards one side of the silo, and the bottom of the hopper is also provided with several through holes.

[0015] Furthermore, the hopper is equipped with a discharge adjustment mechanism.

[0016] Furthermore, the discharge adjustment mechanism includes a fixed guide plate fixedly installed inside the hopper and a movable guide plate hinged at one end inside the hopper. An adjustable discharge gap is formed between the other end of the movable guide plate and one end of the fixed guide plate.

[0017] Furthermore, the discharge adjustment mechanism also includes a nut seat and an adjusting screw. The nut seat is fixedly installed on the top of one end of the fixed guide plate, and one end of the adjusting screw passes through the movable guide plate and is screwed into the nut seat.

[0018] Furthermore, the movable guide plate is provided with an adjustment hole for the adjustment screw to pass through, and the end of the adjustment screw away from the nut seat is provided with an adjustment handle.

[0019] Furthermore, two connecting seats are symmetrically arranged on one side of the hopper, and the side of the connecting seats away from the hopper is arc-shaped.

[0020] Furthermore, the number of tree-hanging straps is at least two, and the two tree-hanging straps pass through two connecting seats. The tree-hanging straps are provided with locking buckles for locking or loosening the tree-hanging straps.

[0021] Furthermore, a fixing plate is provided on the side of the connecting seat away from the hopper. The fixing plate has a locking hole and a limiting hoop. Multiple positioning teeth are provided on one side of the grounding rod. By engaging the positioning teeth with the locking hole and simultaneously fixing the limiting hoop on the grounding rod, the grounding rod and the hopper are fixed. The grounding rod is T-shaped.

[0022] Furthermore, a viewing window for observing the material level is provided on the side of the hopper away from the connecting seat, and a top cover is installed on the top of the hopper by a latch.

[0023] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0024] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a tree-hanging deer feeder, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0025] This invention combines a hopper with a hopper that allows food to slide down by its own weight, reducing the need for a mechanical feeding system and significantly lowering costs. The discharge adjustment mechanism inside the hopper allows for stepless adjustment of the material drop gap, providing precise control and a simple, durable structure. The product is compact, lightweight, easy to carry, and comes pre-assembled at the factory. Its tree-hanging structure, through an arc-shaped connecting seat and tree-hanging straps with multiple locking buckles, can be quickly and securely installed on the tree trunk. At the same time, through the T-shaped ground insertion rod with positioning teeth and the locking holes and limiting clamps on the fixing plate, it can be converted into a ground-use mode, suitable for more environments. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the silo structure of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a side view of the silo structure of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the ground-inserting pole structure of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting seat structure of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the silo structure of this utility model;

[0031] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the hopper structure of this utility model.

[0032] In the diagram: 1. Hopper; 11. Connecting seat; 12. Fixing plate; 13. Clip hole; 14. Limiting clamp; 15. Viewing window; 2. Material hopper; 21. Fixed guide plate; 22. Movable guide plate; 23. Adjustment hole; 24. Nut seat; 25. Adjusting screw; 26. Adjustment handle; 27. Bending part; 28. Through hole; 3. Top cover; 4. Tree hanging strap; 41. Locking buckle; 5. Ground rod; 51. Positioning tooth; 6. Locking buckle. Detailed Implementation

[0033] 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.

[0034] Example

[0035] like Figure 1-6 As shown, one embodiment of this utility model discloses a tree-hanging deer feeder, comprising:

[0036] The hopper 1 has a hopper 2 at its bottom;

[0037] Tree-hanging straps 4 are installed on the hopper 1 and are suitable for fixing the hopper 1 to the tree trunk;

[0038] The ground-inserting rod 5 is detachably connected to the hopper 1 and is adapted to be inserted into the ground to support the hopper 1;

[0039] The hopper 2 is configured to allow the food to slide down from its bottom using the food's own weight.

[0040] like Figure 1-6As shown, in some embodiments, the hopper 2 extends downward from the connection point with the hopper 1 and towards the wall of the hopper 1, so that its bottom opening is biased towards one side of the hopper 1, and the bottom of the hopper 2 is also provided with several through holes 28.

[0041] The inclined structure uses gravity to guide the feed to fall smoothly from the side opening, making it easier for deer to eat. Several through holes 28 help to leak feed, screen out feed powder, and drain rainwater, effectively preventing feed blockage and rainwater accumulation, thus improving the applicability and reliability of the product.

[0042] like Figure 1-6 As shown, in some embodiments, the hopper 2 is provided with a discharge adjustment mechanism inside.

[0043] By setting up a feeding adjustment mechanism, users can precisely control the feeding speed and flow rate as needed, avoiding feed waste and adapting to the feeding habits of different deer herds, thus improving the product's intelligence and economy.

[0044] like Figure 1-6 As shown, in some embodiments, the discharge adjustment mechanism includes a fixed guide plate 21 fixedly disposed inside the hopper 2 and a movable guide plate 22 hinged at one end inside the hopper 2. An adjustable discharge gap is formed between the other end of the movable guide plate 22 and one end of the fixed guide plate 21.

[0045] By changing the angle between the free end of the movable guide plate 22 and the fixed guide plate 21, the size of the material drop gap between them can be changed. This mechanical adjustment structure is simple and reliable, requiring no complex circuitry or power unit. It achieves stepless adjustment of the material drop gap through a purely mechanical structure, making it inexpensive, durable, and very suitable for outdoor use.

[0046] like Figure 1-6 As shown, in some embodiments, the discharge adjustment mechanism further includes a nut seat 24 and an adjusting screw 25. The nut seat 24 is fixedly disposed on the top of one end of the fixed guide plate 21, and one end of the adjusting screw 25 passes through the movable guide plate 22 and is screwed into the nut seat 24.

[0047] A nut seat 24 is set on the fixed guide plate 21. The adjusting screw 25 passes through the movable guide plate 22 and is screwed into it to form a screw transmission pair. By utilizing the transmission principle of the screw and nut, the rotational motion of the adjusting screw 25 is converted into the yaw motion of the movable guide plate 22, which realizes precise and linear control of the material drop gap. The adjustment process is smooth and self-locking, and can stably maintain the opening after adjustment.

[0048] like Figure 1-6As shown, in some embodiments, the movable guide plate 22 is provided with an adjustment hole 23 for the adjustment screw 25 to pass through, and the end of the adjustment screw 25 away from the nut seat 24 is provided with an adjustment handle 26.

[0049] The adjustment hole 23 on the movable guide plate 22 provides space for the adjustment screw 25 to pass through and move. The adjustment hole 23 is elongated, which avoids the rotational movement of the movable guide plate 22 from colliding with the linear movement of the adjustment screw 25. An adjustment handle 26 is installed on the outer end of the adjustment screw 25 for easy manual operation.

[0050] The structure of the adjustment hole 23 ensures that the adjustment handle 26 will not interfere when pushing the movable guide plate 22. The design of the adjustment handle 26 greatly facilitates the user to make adjustments by hand without the need for any tools, making the operation very convenient.

[0051] like Figure 1-6 As shown, in some embodiments, the movable guide plate 22 is provided with a bent portion 27 located on the side of the adjustment hole 23 at one end away from the hinge; the bent portion 27 can assist the movable guide plate 22 in feeding.

[0052] like Figure 1-6 As shown, in some embodiments, two connecting seats 11 are symmetrically arranged on one side of the hopper 1, and the side of the connecting seat 11 away from the hopper 1 is arc-shaped.

[0053] On the side wall of the hopper 1 opposite to the viewing window 15, two connecting seats 11 are symmetrically fixed, and the surface of the connecting seat 11 that contacts the tree trunk is designed to be arc-shaped. The symmetrical arrangement provides a stable suspension force point, and the arc-shaped design can better fit the circular curved surface of most tree trunks, increasing the contact area, which not only improves the stability during suspension, but also reduces the pressure on the bark, thus protecting the tree.

[0054] like Figure 1-6 As shown, in some embodiments, the number of tree-hanging straps 4 is at least two, and the two tree-hanging straps 4 pass through two connecting seats 11. The tree-hanging straps 4 are provided with locking buckles 41 for locking or loosening the tree-hanging straps 4.

[0055] At least two tree-hanging straps 4 are used, each passing through a corresponding connecting seat 11. The straps 4 are secured and released using locking buckles 41. These buckles 41 can be various length-adjustable fasteners commonly used in the field, including but not limited to D-ring buckles, trapezoidal buckles, plate buckles, combinations of snap buckles and adjusting rings, ratchet buckles, or trapezoidal buckles. The double tree-hanging straps 4 design ensures the balance and stability of the suspension, preventing the deer feeder from tipping over. The structure of the locking buckles 41 makes the installation and removal process as simple and quick as adjusting a backpack strap, requiring no complicated operations and greatly improving the user experience and installation efficiency.

[0056] like Figure 1-6 As shown, in some embodiments, a fixing plate 12 is provided on the side of the connecting seat 11 away from the hopper 1. The fixing plate 12 has a locking hole 13 and a limiting clamp 14. A plurality of positioning teeth 51 are provided on one side of the grounding rod 5. By engaging the positioning teeth 51 with the locking hole 13 and simultaneously clamping the limiting clamp 14 onto the grounding rod 5, the grounding rod 5 is fixed to the hopper 1. The grounding rod 5 is T-shaped.

[0057] The limiting clamp 14 is fixed to the fixing plate 12 with screws. During installation, the positioning teeth 51 on the ground rod 5 are engaged with the locking holes 13 to achieve longitudinal positioning. Then, the limiting clamp 14 is tightened on the ground rod 5 to restrict its lateral movement. The T-shaped ground rod 5 provides a larger grounding area, which realizes the quick and firm assembly and separation of the ground rod 5 and the hopper 1. When using the tree hanging mode, the limiting clamp 14 can be removed and the ground rod 5 can be taken off. This design allows the product to switch flexibly and quickly between the ground use mode and the tree hanging mode.

[0058] like Figure 1-6 As shown, in some embodiments, the hopper 1 is provided with a viewing window 15 for observing the material level on the side away from the connecting seat 11, and the top of the hopper 1 is fitted with a cover 3 by a latch 6.

[0059] The viewing window 15 allows users to intuitively observe the remaining amount of food in the hopper 1, making it easy to add food in a timely manner; the top cover 3, installed by the latch 6, ensures the convenience and reliability of opening and closing, making it easy to add food while effectively preventing rain and dust, and protecting the food inside from moisture and spoilage.

[0060] In summary, by combining the hopper 1 with the feed hopper 2 that allows the food to slide down by its own weight, the mechanical feeding system is reduced, significantly lowering costs. The discharge adjustment mechanism inside the feed hopper 2 enables stepless adjustment of the feeding gap, providing precise control and a simple and durable structure. The product is compact and lightweight, easy to carry, and comes pre-assembled at the factory. Its tree-hanging structure, through the arc-shaped connecting seat 11 and the tree-hanging strap 4 with multiple locking buckles 41, can be quickly and securely installed on the tree trunk. At the same time, through the T-shaped ground insertion rod 5 with positioning teeth 51, which cooperates with the clip holes 13 and limiting clamps 14 on the fixing plate 12, it can be converted into a ground use mode, suitable for use in more environments.

[0061] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the 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 this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A tree-hanging deer feeder, characterized in that, include: A hopper (1) is provided at the bottom of the hopper (1); Tree-hanging straps (4) are installed on the hopper (1) and are suitable for fixing the hopper (1) to the tree trunk; A ground-inserting rod (5) is detachably connected to the hopper (1) and is adapted to be inserted into the ground to support the hopper (1); The hopper (2) is configured to allow the food to slide down from its bottom using the food's own weight.

2. The tree-hanging deer feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hopper (2) extends downward from the connection point with the silo (1) and tilts towards the wall of the silo (1), so that its bottom opening is biased towards the side of the silo (1), and the bottom of the hopper (2) is also provided with several through holes (28).

3. The tree-hanging deer feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hopper (2) is equipped with a discharge adjustment mechanism inside.

4. A tree-hanging deer feeder according to claim 3, characterized in that: The discharge adjustment mechanism includes a fixed guide plate (21) fixedly installed inside the hopper (2) and a movable guide plate (22) hinged at one end inside the hopper (2). An adjustable discharge gap is formed between the other end of the movable guide plate (22) and one end of the fixed guide plate (21).

5. A tree-hanging deer feeder according to claim 4, characterized in that: The discharge adjustment mechanism also includes a nut seat (24) and an adjusting screw (25). The nut seat (24) is fixedly installed on the top of one end of the fixed guide plate (21), and one end of the adjusting screw (25) passes through the movable guide plate (22) and is screwed into the nut seat (24).

6. A tree-hanging deer feeder according to claim 5, characterized in that: The movable guide plate (22) is provided with an adjustment hole (23) through which the adjustment screw (25) passes, and an adjustment handle (26) is provided at the end of the adjustment screw (25) away from the nut seat (24).

7. A tree-hanging deer feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two connecting seats (11) are symmetrically arranged on one side of the hopper (1), and the side of the connecting seat (11) away from the hopper (1) is arc-shaped.

8. A tree-hanging deer feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of tree-hanging straps (4) is at least two, and the two tree-hanging straps (4) pass through two connecting seats (11). The tree-hanging straps (4) are provided with locking buckles (41) for locking or loosening the tree-hanging straps (4).

9. A tree-hanging deer feeder according to claim 8, characterized in that: A fixing plate (12) is provided on the side of the connecting seat (11) away from the hopper (1). The fixing plate (12) has a locking hole (13) and a limiting hoop (14). A plurality of positioning teeth (51) are provided on one side of the grounding rod (5). By engaging the positioning teeth (51) with the locking hole (13) and simultaneously clamping the limiting hoop (14) onto the grounding rod (5), the grounding rod (5) is fixed to the hopper (1). The grounding rod (5) is T-shaped.

10. A tree-hanging deer feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hopper (1) is provided with a viewing window (15) for observing the material level on the side away from the connecting seat (11), and the top of the hopper (1) is fitted with a cover (3) by a latch (6).

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