Detachable bird feeder
12310335 ยท 2025-05-27
Inventors
Cpc classification
International classification
Abstract
The present disclosure proposes a detachable bird feeder, including: a seed tray provided with first connecting section; a seed reservoir, the bottom opening of the seed reservoir resting over the surface of seed tray, the seed reservoir comprises a second connecting section, and the second connecting section being located in a internal cavity; a top cover movably placed over the top opening of the seed reservoir; and a locking component having a first threaded hole, the locking component being located in the internal cavity, and the first threaded hole being threaded with a First threaded section; alternatively, the locking component being located at the bottom of the seed tray, and the first threaded hole being threaded with a Second threaded section. The detachable bird feeder can separate the seed reservoir from the seed tray and facilitates independent cleaning of the seed tray and the seed reservoir.
Claims
1. A detachable bird feeder with all parts movable for cleaning independently, comprising: a seed tray provided with first connecting section, the first connecting section is integrated with the seed tray and relatively unable to rotate; a seed reservoir, the bottom opening of the seed reservoir resting over the surface of seed tray, and the seed reservoir having a internal cavity, the bottom opening and the top opening, wherein the bottom opening and the top opening each communicate with the internal cavity and facilitate seed flow and thorough cleaning inside the internal cavity, the bottom opening is covered by the seed tray, the bottom opening is connected with the first connecting section, the seed reservoir is provided with a second connecting section, and the second connecting section is located in the internal cavity; a top cover, the top cover being movably placed over the top opening of the seed reservoir, and the top cover covering the top opening; a vertical connector, a lower end of the vertical connector being connected to the first connecting section, an upper end of the vertical connector penetrating the second connecting section, and a first threaded section being provided at the upper end of the vertical connector; alternatively, the lower end of the vertical connector penetrating the first connecting section, a second threaded section being provided at the lower end of the vertical connector, and the upper end of the vertical connector being connected to the second connecting section; a locking component having a first threaded hole, wherein the lower end of the vertical connector is connected to the first connecting section and that the upper end of the vertical connector penetrates the second connecting section, the locking component is located in the internal cavity, the first threaded hole is threaded onto the first threaded section, and the locking component abuts against a side of the second connecting section away from first connecting section.
2. The detachable bird feeder according to claim 1, wherein the detachable bird feeder further comprises: a transverse connector, wherein a first transverse end of the transverse connector is connected to a first side of two opposing sides of the seed reservoir, a second transverse end of the transverse connector is connected to a second side of two opposing sides of the seed reservoir, and the second connecting section is provided on the transverse connector.
3. The detachable bird feeder according to claim 2, wherein a first connecting hole communicating with the internal cavity is provided on the first side of the opposing sides of the seed reservoir, and a second connecting hole communicating with the internal cavity is provided on the second side of the opposing sides of the seed reservoir; the first transverse end of the transverse connector penetrates the first connecting hole and is provided with a first limiting portion, the first limiting portion is exposed outside the seed reservoir, and the first limiting portion is able to abut against an outer sidewall of the seed reservoir, so as to prevent the first transverse end of the transverse connector from disengaging from the first connecting hole; and the second transverse end of the transverse connector penetrates the second connecting hole and is provided with a second limiting portion, the second limiting portion is exposed outside the seed reservoir, and the second limiting portion is able to abut against the outer sidewall of the seed reservoir, so as to prevent the second transverse end of the transverse connector from disengaging the second connecting hole.
4. The detachable bird feeder according to claim 3, wherein both of the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion are bent downwards relative to the transverse connector.
5. The detachable bird feeder according to claim 1, wherein Joint Connector are provided on opposite outer sidewalls at the upper end of the seed reservoir; the top cover rests over the upper end of the seed reservoir, the top cover has a third connecting hole on each of both transverse sides thereof, and the third connecting hole extends through the top cover vertically; and the detachable bird feeder further comprises: a hanging assemblage, wherein the hanging assemblage is provided with a Hanging section and two third connecting sections, and each of two lower ends of the Hanging section movably penetrates a corresponding third connecting hole, so that the top cover is able to move vertically along the Hanging section, an upper part of the Hanging section is located above the top cover, the upper part of the Hanging section is configured to hang on external support objects that can bear weight, the two third connecting sections are respectively provided at two lower ends of the Hanging section, the third connecting sections are located below the top cover, and the third connecting section is connected to a corresponding Joint Connector to connect the top cover and the seed reservoir together.
6. The detachable bird feeder according to claim 5, wherein the third connecting hole located on both transverse sides of the top cover is provided around the top opening, and the third connecting hole is provided spaced from the top opening.
7. The detachable bird feeder according to claim 5, wherein the Joint Connector has a fourth connecting hole that extends through the Joint Connector vertically; and the third connecting section penetrates the fourth connecting hole and is provided with a third limiting portion, the third limiting portion is disposed obliquely or perpendicularly to the third connecting section, and the third limiting portion is able to abut against a under side of the Joint Connector, so as to prevent the third connecting section from disengaging from the fourth connecting hole.
8. The detachable bird feeder according to claim 1, wherein the upper part of the seed tray has a feeding trough disposed around the bottom opening, the lower end of the seed reservoir has a sidewall with a seed outlet, and the seed outlet communicates with the Feeding trough.
9. The detachable bird feeder according to claim 1, wherein a peripheral wall of the seed reservoir has a feeding port, the feeding port extends through the peripheral wall of the seed reservoir, and the feeding port communicates with the internal cavity.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
(1) In figures, the same reference numerals denote the same or similar components or elements throughout multiple figures unless otherwise specified. These figures may not be drawn to scale and are provided for illustrative purpose only. It should be noted that these figures depict only a few embodiment of the present disclosure and should not to be construed as limiting the scope of the present disclosure.
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LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS
(17) 1. Seed tray; 11. First connecting section; 111. Second threaded hole; 12. Feeding trough; 2. Seed reservoir; 21. Lower end of seed reservoir; 22. Upper end of seed reservoir; 23. Internal cavity; 24. Bottom opening; 25. Top opening; 26. First connecting hole; 27. Second connecting hole; 28. Seed Outlet; 29. Feeding port; 210. Perch rod; 3. Top cover; 31. Third connecting hole; 4. Vertical connector; 41. Lower end of vertical connector; 42. Upper end of vertical connector; 43. First threaded section; 44. Second threaded section; 45. Third threaded section; 46. Fourth threaded section; 5. Locking component; 51. First threaded hole; 6. Transverse connector; 61. Second connecting section; 611. Third threaded hole; 62. First transverse end; 63. Second transverse end; 64. First limiting portion; 65. Second limiting portion; 66. Perforation; 7. Joint Connector; 71. Fourth connecting hole; 8. Hanging assemblage; 81. Hanging section; 82. Third connecting section; 83. Third limiting portion.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS
(18) Only some exemplary embodiments will be briefly described below. As can be appreciated by those skilled in the art, modifications may be made to the described embodiments in various ways without departing from the spirit or scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the drawings and the description are considered as exemplary in nature rather than limiting.
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(20) The detachable bird feeder according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes the seed tray 1, the seed reservoir 2, the top cover 3, the vertical connector 4 and the locking component 5, wherein in the case that the lower end 41 of the vertical connector is connected to the first connecting section 11 and that the upper end 42 of the vertical connector penetrates the second connecting section 61, the lower end 41 of the vertical connector can be fixedly connected to the seed tray 1 by connecting the lower end 41 of the vertical connector with the first connecting section 11, and the upper end 42 of the vertical connector is detachably connected to the seed reservoir 2 by enabling the upper end 42 of the vertical connector to penetrates the second connecting section 61 and also enabling the first threaded hole 51 in the locking component 5 to be threaded onto the First threaded section 43 and enabling the locking component 5 to abut against a side of the second connecting section 61 away from first connecting section 11, so that the seed tray 1 and the seed reservoir 2 are detachably connected together, thereby ensuring that the seed tray 1 and the seed reservoir 2 can be disassembled and assembled while the seed tray 1 and the seed reservoir 2 are reliably fixed together, wherein the unlocking of the seed reservoir 2 is achieved by unscrewing the locking component 5 out of the interior of the seed reservoir 2, then the seed reservoir 2 is pulled from the seed tray 1 so that the seed reservoir 2 is disengaged from the upper end 42 of the vertical connector, thereby separating the seed reservoir 2 from the seed tray 1, facilitating thorough cleaning of the seed tray 1 and the seed reservoir 2 independently, thereby reducing susceptibility of inaccessible areas during cleaning, and enhancing overall cleanliness and hygiene for bird feeding; and in the case that the lower end 41 of the vertical connector penetrates the first connecting section 11 and that the upper end 42 of the vertical connector is connected to the second connecting section 61, the upper end 42 of the vertical connector can be fixedly connected to the seed reservoir 2 by connecting the upper end 42 of the vertical connector with the second connecting section 61, and the lower end 41 of the vertical connector is detachably connected to the seed tray 1 by enabling the lower end 41 of the vertical connector to penetrates the first connecting section 11 and also enabling the first threaded hole 51 of the locking component 5 to be threaded onto the Second threaded section 44 and enabling the locking component 5 to abut against the first connecting section 11 away from the second connecting section 61, so that the seed tray 1 and the seed reservoir 2 are detachably connected together, thereby ensuring that the seed tray 1 and the seed reservoir 2 can be disassembled and assembled while the seed tray 1 and the seed reservoir 2 are reliably fixed together, wherein the unlocking of the seed tray 1 is achieved by unscrewing the locking component 5 from the bottom of the seed tray 1, then the seed tray 1 is pulled downwards to disengage the seed tray 1 from the lower end 41 of the vertical connector, thereby separating the seed tray 1 from the seed reservoir 2, facilitating thorough cleaning of the seed tray 1 and the seed reservoir 2 independently, thereby reducing susceptibility of inaccessible areas during cleaning, and enhancing overall cleanliness and hygiene for bird feeding.
(21) In addition, the locking component 5, as the only unlocking component, is based on the fact that the locking component 5 is located in the seed reservoir 2 or at the bottom of the seed tray 1, in actual use, the locking component 5 located in the seed reservoir 2 or at the bottom of the seed tray 1 is not or is not easily accessible to birds, squirrels, raccoons or other animals, so that the locking component 5 is not freely loosened when the birds, the squirrels, the raccoons or other animals attempt to feed on or destroy, which can improve the stability and reliability of the connection between the seed tray 1 and the seed reservoir 2, and can effectively limit the detachment of the seed tray 1.
(22) In addition, since the top cover 3 is movable and placed over the upper end 22 of the seed reservoir, the top cover 3 can be separated from the seed reservoir 2, and the top cover 3 can be opened to add birdseed to the internal cavity 23. At the same time, it is possible to detach the top cover 3 from the seed reservoir 2, thereby facilitating thorough cleaning of the top cover 3 and the seed reservoir 2 independently, thereby reducing susceptibility of inaccessible areas during cleaning, and enhancing overall cleanliness and hygiene for bird feeding.
(23) In an implementation, the locking component 5 may be a thumb nut for ease of screwing and unscrewing operation, or may be a standard common nut having a circular or square cross-section.
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(25) In order to facilitate the machining of the seed tray 1, with reference to
(26) In other implementations, the first connecting section 11 may also be prepared as an integral part with the seed tray 1 by integrally forming.
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(28) To facilitate assembling and disassembly of the seed reservoir 2, refer to
(29) In order to facilitate the manufacturing of the transverse connector 6, refer to
(30) In other implementations, the second connecting section 61 may also be prepared as an integral part with the transverse connector 6 by integrally forming.
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(34) The detachable bird feeder also includes: a hanging assemblage 8, wherein the hanging assemblage 8 is provided with a Hanging section 81 and two Third connecting sections 82, and each of two lower ends of the Hanging section 81 movably penetrates a corresponding third connecting hole 31, allowing the top cover 3 to move vertically along the Hanging section 81, the upper part of the Hanging section 81 is located above the top cover 3, the upper part of the Hanging section 81 is configured to hang on external support objects that can bear weight, the two third connecting sections 82 are respectively disposed at two lower ends of the Hanging section 81, the third connecting sections 82 are located below the top cover 3, and each third connecting sections 82 is connected to a corresponding Joint Connector 7, securing the top cover 3 and the seed reservoir 2 together. The connection of each third connecting portion 82 of the hanging assemblage 8 to a Joint Connector 7 restricts lateral movement of the top cover 3 from disengaging from the seed reservoir 2, ensuring it remains securely on the upper end 22 of the seed reservoir 2. The hanging section 81 can also connect with an external support, allowing the detachable bird feeder to be suspended. In addition, the ability for the lower ends of the hanging section 81 to move within the third connecting holes 31 allows the top cover 3 to move up and down so that the top cover 3 can be movable from the seed reservoir 2, facilitating adding birdseed to the internal cavity 23; the opening and closing operation of the top cover 3 is simple and convenient for refills, so the detachable bird feeder is easy to use; and the hanging assemblage 8 is implemented for three purposes itself, which not only increases the usage of the hanging assemblage 8, but can also simplify the structure, thus helping to reduce the cost of the detachable bird feeder.
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(37) In an implementation, the vertical connector 4, the transverse connector 6 and the hanging assemblage 8 are all of a structure made of a metal material, so that the vertical connector 4, the transverse connector 6 and the hanging assemblage 8 all have better structural strength.
(38) In other implementations, the vertical connector 4, the transverse connector 6 and the hanging assemblage 8 are all of a structure made of a rigid plastic material, and it is also possible to provide the vertical connector 4, the transverse connector 6 and the hanging assemblage 8 with enough structural strength.
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(40) In an implementation, the top cover 3 has a top-down projection area that fully covers the bottom-up projection area of the receiving groove 12, allowing the top cover 3 to protect the receiving groove 12 from rain, water and snow, and prevent the bird feed in the receiving groove 12 from becoming wet.
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(46) In other implementations, the number of the feeding ports 29 and the number of the perch rods 210 can be adjusted according to practical requirements.
(47) In an implementation, the cross-section of the seed reservoir 2 can be circular, rectangular, hopper, polygonal, or any other irregular shape.
(48) In an implementation, the outer contours of the seed tray 1 and the top cover 3 can be circular, rectangular, hopper, polygonal or irregular shape.
(49) In an implementation, the outer contour of the transverse connector can be configured according to actual requirements and may be circular, rectangular, polygonal, or any other regular or irregular shape.
(50) In an implementation, the transverse connector may be provided with or without perforations according to specific requirements.
(51) The connecting structure of the detachable bird feeder illustrated in
(52) The connecting structure of the detachable bird feeder illustrated in
(53) Compared to traditional bird feeders provided in the prior art, the detachable bird feeder of the present disclosure offers the following advantages:
(54) I. The seed tray 1 can be disassembled, whereas in traditional bird feeders, the seed tray 1 and the seed reservoir 2 are welded together and cannot be disassembled for cleaning.
(55) II. The transverse connector 6 is configured to extends transversely through the seed reservoir 2 and, in conjunction with the vertical connector 4, secures the seed reservoir 2 to the seed tray 1. In contrast, traditional bird feeders often employ vertical through-connection, using rope or rod or screw and nut to connect between the seed tray 1 and seed reservoir 2, as well as between the seed reservoir 2 and the top cover 3. In certain models, the rotatable seed tray 1 and the rotatable top cover 3 are designed to secure the bottom and top openings of the seed reservoir 2 by snapping and engaging together at a connection section. This configuration, however, is prone to becoming loose due to rotational movement. There is no transverse configuration employed inside the seed reservoir 2 to provide additional support and reliability. The bird feeder structure is susceptible to getting loose and coming apart when birds feeding from it, particularly when larger birds or squirrels interact with the feeder, causing the unintended detachment and separation of its individual components and resulting in seeds in internal cavity 23 all falling onto the ground. Alternatively, the top cover 3, seed tray 1, and seed reservoir 2 may be interconnected by a single rope or wire penetrating through the bottom of seed tray 1 and the top cover 3, thereby integrating the seed tray 1, seed reservoir 2, and the top cover 3 into a bird feeder and preventing their separation, which also limits the accessibility to clean the internal cavity of the seed reservoir 2 and clean each part of a bird feeder independently.
(56) III. The vertical connector 4 features a distinctive detachable configuration wherein an upper end 42 of the vertical connector 4 detachably engages with the second connecting section 61, which is disposed within the seed reservoir 2 provided on the transverse connector 6. This design facilitates the secure attachment of the seed reservoir 2 to the seed tray 1; at the same time, allows the seed reservoir 2 to be readily accessible for thorough cleaning. Conversely, traditional bird feeders utilize a vertical connector 4 that extends longitudinally through the top cover 3, thereby securing the seed reservoir 2 between the top cover 3 and the seed tray 1, which results in the penetration of the top cover 3. This configuration increases susceptibility to water infiltration into the seed reservoir 2, consequently leading to seed spoilage due to mold.
(57) IV. The second connecting section 61, which secures the seed tray 1 to the seed reservoir 2, is located inside the seed reservoir 2 and is inaccessible for unlocking. There is only one unlocking mechanism, the locking component 55, which serves as the sole unlocking component. The locking component 55 is disposed either within the seed reservoir 2 or at the bottom of the seed tray 1. In practical use, this placement ensures that the locking component 55 is not easily accessible to birds, squirrels, raccoons, or other animals, preventing inadvertent disengagement when these animals attempt to tamper with the feeder. This design ensures the locking component 55 remains secure and enhances the stability and reliability of the connection between the seed tray 1 and the seed reservoir 2, effectively preventing the detachment of the seed tray 1 and ensuring that the bird feeder does not disassemble during use. In traditional bird feeders, there is no internal connection within the seed reservoir 2, and the seed tray 1 and top cover 3 can be loosened, unscrewed, rotated open at the lower openings of the seed reservoir 2, leading to the spillage of seeds from the seed reservoir 2.
(58) In the description of this specification, terms such as an embodiment, some embodiments, examples, specific examples, or some example, implementation are intended to indicate that the particular features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example are included in at least one of the embodiments or examples of the present application. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Additionally, the features of different embodiments or examples described herein may be combined and integrated by those skilled in the art, provided there are no contradiction.
(59) In addition, the terms first and second are used for descriptive purposes only, and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, the features defined with first and second may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of the present disclosure, the meaning of a plurality of is two or more, unless explicitly and specifically defined otherwise.
(60) The above descriptions are merely specific implementations of the present disclosure, but are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present disclosure. Any variation or replacement readily figured out by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present disclosure shall fall within the scope of protection of the present disclosure. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present disclosure shall be subject to the scope of protection of the claims.