JP3051200U - Animal breeding water dispenser and structure for mounting the water dispenser to animal breeding cage - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED] To make the water exchange work easy by keeping the water supply itself attached to the outside of the cage and inserting only the water receiver into the cage. . A water storage tank (1), a water discharge section (2) provided above the water storage tank (1), and a water pump (4) for pumping water from the water storage tank (1) to the water discharge section (2). The water receiving section (5), which is located in front of the water discharging section (2) and receives the water (6) flowing out from the water discharging section (2) and serves as a drinking water for breeding animals, and the water tank (1) It is characterized by comprising a filter medium storage part (7) for filtering circulating water (6) flowing into the water storage tank (1) from the water receiving part (5).

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to an improvement in a water supply device for animal breeding and an attachment structure of the water supply device to a cage for animal breeding.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Conventionally, waterers for animal breeding have been used while housed in cages for breeding animals. This water supply contained drinking water for the domestic animals housed in cages, and the domestic animals drank and drank this water. However, some of the domestic animals, especially small birds, not only drink water, but the water in the water supply quickly becomes dirty and drinks when entering the water supply and bathing and dropping feces. The water quality becomes unsuitable. For this reason, it was necessary to take out the water supply from the cage, wash the water supply, replace it with fresh water, and return it to the cage again. In addition, at that time, it was necessary to move the water supply in and out with care so that the stored animals did not escape, and there was a problem that careful attention was required.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 Therefore, in the present invention, the water supply itself can be attached to the outside of the cage, and only the water receiver is inserted into the cage, so that the water exchange work can be simplified and the breeding animals can The solution is to eliminate the need to use nerves to slip through the gap created during the replacement work. Another problem to be solved is that even if the water becomes dirty, it can be filtered to some extent and the frequency of water exchange can be reduced.

[0004]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The water supply device (A) according to claim 1 is composed of "a water storage tank (1), a water discharge section (2) provided above the water storage tank (1), and water from the water storage tank (1) to the water discharge section (2). A pump (4) for pumping water and a water reservoir (5) located in front of the water discharge unit (2) to receive water (6) flowing out of the water discharge unit (2) and serve as a drinking place for breeding animals And a filter material storage part (7) for filtering the circulating water (6) flowing into the water storage tank (1) from the water receiving part (5) in the water storage tank (1) ''. I do.

[0005] According to this, since the circulating water (6) can be filtered by the filter medium of the filter medium storage section (7), even if food, feces or dust gets stuck in the water receiving section (5). The water (6) can also be purified, and the water (6) can be kept from being contaminated.

Claim 2 relates to a structure for mounting the water supply device (A) to the cage (B), wherein the water supply device (A) is attached to the cage (B), the water supply device (A), and the cage (B). And a mounting table (C) for mounting the water supply device (A), which is mounted on the animal rearing cage (B). The vessel (A) pumps water (6) from the water storage tank (1), the water discharge section (2) provided above the water storage tank (1), and the water discharge section (2) from the water storage tank (1). The pump is composed of a pump (4) and a water receiver (5) located in front of the water outlet (2) and receiving water (6) flowing out of the water outlet (2). (A) is formed with an insertion opening (3) for inserting a water receiving portion, and the water receiving portion (5) of the water supply device (A) mounted on the mounting table (C) is inserted into the insertion opening portion (3). It is to be inserted in the ".

According to this, since the water supply device (A) can be installed outside the animal breeding cage (B), the water supply device (A) can be easily removed from the animal breeding cage (B) at the time of water exchange. In addition to this, domestic animals slipped through gaps formed when the water supply (A) installed in the animal rearing cage (B) was removed from the animal rearing cage (B) as before. It does not come out, and the usability is very good.

[0008] Claim 3 relates to the water supply device (A) used in claim 2, "the circulating water (6) flowing into the water storage tank (1) from the water receiving portion (5) into the water storage tank (1). A filter material storage part (7) for filtering the water is provided. " According to this, the dirt of the water (6) circulating in the water supply (A) can be removed, so that the water (6) need not be replaced for a long time, which is very convenient in terms of maintenance. Become.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, “the movable plate (3a) capable of changing the opening width (H) of the insertion opening (3) for inserting the water receiving portion is provided in the animal breeding cage (B). There is a feature. According to this, by operating the movable plate (3a), the opening width (H) of the insertion opening (3) for inserting the water receiving portion can be freely changed, and the insertion opening of the water receiving portion (5) can be changed. Insertion into and removal from the part (3) is simplified.

[0010]

【Example】

 Hereinafter, the water supply device (A) of the present invention will be described in accordance with the illustrated embodiment, and then the cage (B) to which the water supply device (A) is applied will be described. The water storage tank (1) is a container having an upper surface opening. In the present embodiment, the first half is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape, and the second half is formed in, for example, a square box shape. In this embodiment, the cylindrical portion forms the bottom (5a) of the water receiving portion (5). A filter material mounting wall (8) is provided upright on the inner peripheral surface of the rear half portion (1b) of the rectangular box shape so that the frame (7a) of the filter material (7) is fitted therein. .

[0011] The water discharge section (2) is provided on an upper body (9) that is fitted into the upper surface opening of the water storage tank (1). The rear half of the upper body (9) has walls on both sides, the back and the ceiling, and the front is open. The floor surface sandwiched between the side walls (9a) is a water discharge section (2), and water (6) flows into the water receiving section (5) from the opening (9c). The water discharge section (2) is provided with a through hole (2a), and a pumping pipe (12) to be described later is inserted therein.

The front half of the upper body 9 is formed in a cylindrical shape with a bottom as shown in FIG. 5, and forms an upper container part 5 b of the water receiving part 5. The upper edge of the upper container part (5b) is continuous with the side wall (9a), and the flowing water (6) naturally enters the upper container part (5b). In addition, a through hole (10) into which overflow water (6) of the upper container part (5b) flows is formed in the upper side of the upper container part (5b), and the through hole (10) passes through the through hole (10). The overflowed water (6) flows into the bottom (5a), and further flows into the water storage tank (1) to circulate.

The filter medium storage section (7) includes a frame (7a) and a filter medium bag (7b) storing the filter medium. The frame (7a) is a resin member having a U-shaped cross section, and has a large number of water passage holes (7c) formed on both side surfaces thereof. The filter medium bag (7b) is formed of, for example, a mesh of paper or cloth or a non-woven fabric, and contains therein a filter medium such as activated carbon, a filter such as a filter, or both. The filter medium bag (7b) is disposed so as to be sandwiched in the frame (7a), and is disposed upright between the filter medium mounting walls (8) on the inner peripheral surface of the rear half (1b).

The pump (4) is installed at the bottom corner of the rear half (1b), and has a discharge pipe (12) at its discharge port (4a). The upper end of the pump is at the discharge section (2). It is inserted through the penetrated through hole (2a). The pumping pipe (12) is provided with a water pressure adjusting port (12a). A water suction port (4b) is provided at the bottom of the pump (4).

Next, how to assemble and operate the water supply device (A) will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the upper main body (9) is fitted into the opening of the upper surface of the water storage tank (1) and integrated with the screw (13). Then, put an appropriate amount of water (6) into the water tank (1). When the water pump (4) is operated in this state, the circulating water (6) is sucked up from the water inlet (4b) of the water pump (4) and discharged from the discharge port (4a). Part of this water (6) goes up the pumping pipe (12), the rest flows out from the water pressure adjustment port (12a), and an appropriate amount of water (6) is discharged to the discharge section (2). become.

The water (6) discharged to the water discharge section (2) enters the upper container section (5b) through the front opening (9c). Since the upper container part (5b) has a bottom, when water (6) with a capacity or more enters, it overflows from the through-hole (10) and travels along the outer surface of the upper container part (5b) to the bottom part (5a). Inflow. The inflowing water (6) flows to the second half (1b) side, but the filter media bag (7b) is installed on the way, so the circulating water (6) passes through the filter media bag (7b) and is pumped up Move to the pump (4) side. During this time, the circulating water (6) is filtered and becomes clear water. Therefore, it is not necessary to replace the circulating water (6) circulating in the apparatus for a long period of time, which is very convenient in terms of maintenance.

Next, the cage (B) of the present invention will be described with reference to the illustrated embodiment shown in FIGS. The front surface of the cage body (20), the front half of the side surface, the back surface, the first half of the upper surface, the second half of the upper surface, and the bottom surface are open, and the front opening and the side opening form the observation window (21). At the front of the cage body (20), a side pillar (22) is erected on the side, on which an upper frame (33), a side pillar cover (32) and a front frame (40) are arranged. The constructed mounting frame (15) is installed, and the front observation window (21) is formed by the front frame (40), the side pillar (22) and the front lower edge of the cage body (20), An observation window (21) on the side surface is formed by the side pillar (22), the side frame (33), and the lower side edge and the side edge of the cage body (20). A cover fitting groove (24) and a wire mesh fitting groove (25) are formed in parallel on the front lower edge and side lower edge of the cage body (20) and on both side surfaces of the side pillar (22). The transparent cover member (23a) can be fitted into the cover fitting groove (24), and the wire mesh (23b) can be fitted into the wire mesh fitting groove (25).

The cover member (23a) is made of, for example, a transparent or translucent resin plate such as an acrylic plate or a vinyl chloride plate or a glass plate, and is colorless or colored. In this embodiment, since the observation window (21) is divided into three parts, a front surface and a side surface, the cover member (23a) is generally composed of three sheets. (Of course, the side pillars (22) may be eliminated and a single U-shape may be used as shown by the imaginary line in FIG. 3.) The wire mesh (23b) (such as punching metal) is also the same as described above. It is of a sheet configuration (of course, the side pillars (22) are eliminated, and although not shown, a single U-shaped sheet may be used like the cover member (23a)). Each of the front observation window wire meshes (23b) is provided with a front door (35), and a hand can be inserted into the inside by opening the front door (35).

An upper cover frame mounting concave portion (27) is formed in the inner periphery of the upper surface of the mounting frame (15), and the upper cover frame mounting concave portion (27) is formed with a wire mesh. 14) is provided, and an upper surface door (34) is also formed on the upper surface cover (14). An upper frame (16) is placed on the top cover (14) for makeup.

The floor (18) of the cage body (20) can be pulled out from the cage body (20). The rear surface of the cage body (20) is almost entirely open, and a rear plate (19) can be inserted and removed from a rear opening (not shown). The back plate (19) is provided with a large number of through holes so that a perch (17) and other necessary things can be screwed to a desired position. Further, printed paper (not shown) depicting a landscape may be attached to the front surface of the back plate (19).

An illumination cover (11) is provided on the rear half of the upper surface of the cage body (20), and a light source (26) is disposed in the illumination cover (11). A protection net (28) consisting of a wire net is stretched. As the light source (26), a fluorescent lamp containing a wavelength effective for maintaining the health of the small animal housed therein is generally used. Further, a waste food discharge port (not shown) is provided on a side surface of the cage body (20), and a waste food storage box (not shown) is provided on an outer surface thereof, and a food box (not shown) is provided inside the waste food storage box (not shown). ) Are installed, and when a bird plows on the bait in the bait box, the spilled bait slides on an inclined plate (not shown) provided through the waste bait outlet to provide external It is to be stored in the waste food storage box. Therefore, the bait box contains only good-quality baits. Further, a ventilation device (not shown) is provided on a side surface of the cage body (20).

An insertion opening (3) for the water supply device (A) is formed on a side surface of the cage body (20), and a guide groove (3b) is formed along the inner surface thereof, The movable plate (3a) is fitted so as to freely move up and down. A mounting table (C) is attached to the bottom of the cage body (20), and the water supply device (A) is mounted thereon. Here, the mounting table (C) will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, the mounting table (C) is a substantially L-shaped member and includes a horizontal piece (29), a vertical piece (30), and a rib (31). The vertical piece (30) is formed with an engagement groove (30a) that fits into the reinforcing rib (20a) at the bottom of the cage body (20).

The mounting method of the mounting table (C) is as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, and the mounting table (C) is fitted into a notch (36) formed in the cage body (20), and the vertical piece ( The reinforcing rib (20a) is fitted into the engaging groove (30a) of (30). At this time, the portion where the rib (31) is formed projects laterally from the cage body (20). Then, the water tank (1) of the water supply device (A) is fitted between the ribs (31), and is placed on the mounting table (C). I do. As a result, the water receiving portion (5) projects from the insertion opening (3) into the cage body (20). The movable plate (3a) comes into contact with the upper surface of the base of the water receiving portion (5) so that no gap is formed in the insertion opening (3).

The small animals kept in the animal rearing cage (B) include small birds such as the ten sisters, canary and cats, small mammals such as rabbits, rodents such as hamsters and rats, and lizards. , Reptiles such as snakes, and amphibians such as turtles and frogs. Here, small birds are taken as examples.

FIG. 1 shows a case where an acrylic transparent plate is used as the cover member (23a). Since the front observation window (21) and both side observation windows (21) are transparent, they are stored in the cage body (20). The birds can be seen as they are, and the appearance becomes very realistic rather than through the conventional wire mesh. In addition, cultivation soil (38) is laid on the floor (18), and houseplants (37) are planted, and hooks (not shown) are attached to required places on the back plate, and plants such as botos are planted. The suspension makes the inside of the animal breeding cage (B) look like a botanical garden, in which the small birds flying and the small animals playing in the cage look like they live in nature, Looks completely different.

When small birds are stored in the animal breeding cage (B), the light source (26) is turned on during the daytime. As a result, pests attached to the bird can be killed, and the bird can be kept healthy. In addition, birds may beak the light source (26) with a beak due to their interest, and there is a risk of the light source (26) exploding.Therefore, a protective net (28) for protection is provided at the lower opening of the lighting cover (11). It is stretched to protect the light source (26).

FIG. 2 shows a case where a wire mesh (23b) is used in place of the cover member (23a). For example, when the indoor temperature and humidity are so high that ventilation with only a ventilation device (not shown) is insufficient, the wire mesh is used. (23b) is fitted into the front observation window (21) and the side observation window (21) behind the front cover member (23a) and the side cover member (23a), and then the front cover member (23a), The side cover member (23a) is extracted and replaced with a wire mesh (23b). This allows air to freely flow through the wire mesh (23b). The wire mesh (23b) is provided with a front door (35), so if necessary, open the front door (35) and insert your hand into it for easy cleaning and attaching to the perch (17). Replace the dung pan (39) and other internal equipment. FIG. 3 differs from FIG. 1 in that there is no side pillar (22), and the front and side observation windows (21) are integrated, giving the viewer a wider feeling.

In such a cage (B), the small bird inside stops at the edge of the water receiving portion (5) of the water supply device (A) in order to drink and bathe in water. As mentioned above, small birds not only drink water but also bathe, drop food in the water receiving section (5), or drop water in the water receiving section (5) to drop feces in the water receiving section (5). The water (6) quickly becomes dirty. Since this water is circulated in the water supply device (A) by the operation of the water pump (4) as described above, the water is effectively filtered by the filter medium in the filter medium bag (7b) to become clear water. Therefore, although it is not necessary to replace the water (6) for a certain period of time, it is necessary to replace it before the water quality deteriorates. Next, the procedure will be described.

The movable plate (3a) is pulled up to make it easy to pull out the water receiving portion (5) from the insertion opening (3). In this state, the water supply device (A) is lifted and removed from the cage (B). When the water receiving portion (5) is pulled out from the insertion opening (3), the movable plate (3a) automatically falls and closes the insertion opening (3). This prevents the birds inside from escaping from the insertion opening (3). Discard the water (6) from the water dispenser (A), wash the necessary parts of the water dispenser (A) (in some cases, disassemble and wash the whole, or replace the filter medium bag (7b) with a new one). Pour fresh water (6), carefully open the movable plate (3a), and place the water supply (A) on the mounting table (C) while inserting the water receiver (5).

[0030]

[Effect of the invention]

 The water supply device of the present invention has a circulating filter medium installed therein, so that the water in the water supply device can be filtered, and even if food, feces or dust is mixed in, the water can be purified, and the water supply can be performed. The dirt can be suppressed, and the water exchange does not need to be performed frequently, and the trouble of water exchange can be saved. Further, in the mounting structure of the above-described animal breeding water supply device to the animal breeding cage, since the water supply device can be installed outside the animal breeding cage, the water breeder can be easily removed from the animal breeding cage at the time of water exchange. It can be removed, making it very convenient to use.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view when a transparent cover member is used for an animal breeding cage according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the cage for animal breeding according to the present invention when a wire mesh is used.

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the animal breeding cage according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the water supply device according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the water supply device according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a partial perspective view showing the mounting of the mounting table according to the present invention to the cage body.

[Explanation of symbols]

 (A) ... waterer for domestic animals (B) ... cage for domestic animals (C) ... mounting table (1) ... water storage tank (2) ... water outlet (3) ... insertion opening (4) ... water pump (5) )… Water receiving section (6)… Circulating water (7)… Filter medium storage section (20)… Cage body

Claims (4)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A water storage tank, a water discharge unit provided above the water storage tank, a water pump for pumping water from the water storage tank to the water discharge unit, and a water pump disposed in front of the water discharge unit to discharge water flowing out of the water discharge unit. A water supply device comprising a water receiving portion serving as a receiving and drinking water hole for breeding animals, and a filter material storing portion for filtering circulating water flowing from the water receiving portion into the water storage tank in the water storage tank. 2. An animal breeding cage, a water supply,
An animal breeding water dispenser attached to the animal breeding cage, comprising a mounting table that protrudes outward from the animal breeding cage and mounts a water dispenser, wherein the water dispenser is provided with a water tank and A water discharge section provided above the water storage tank, a water pump for pumping water from the water storage tank to the water discharge section, and a water receiving section disposed in front of the water discharge section and receiving water flowing out of the water discharge section. The cage for animal breeding has an insertion opening for inserting the water receiver, and the water receiver of the water supply device placed on the mounting table is inserted into the insertion opening. A structure for mounting an animal breeding water dispenser to an animal breeding cage. 3. The water supply device for animal breeding according to claim 2, wherein a filter material storage section for filtering circulating water flowing from the water receiving section into the water storage tank is provided in the water storage tank. Mounting structure to animal breeding cage. 4. The animal of the animal breeding water supply device according to claim 2, wherein a movable plate capable of changing an opening width of the insertion opening for inserting the water receiving portion is provided in the animal breeding cage. Mounting structure for breeding cages.