WO2023223089A1 - Water feeding system for birds and method for operating the same - Google Patents

Abstract

A water feeding system (100) and a method thereof is provided. The water feeding system for birds includes a base portion (102), a water container (104), an inlet unit (108), a water level control unit (110), a temperature control unit (120), and a dirt collection bowl (124). The base portion is disposed on a water tank (104). The water container stores water for birds to drink. The inlet unit inlets water from the water vessel into the water container. The water level control unit includes a pipe (112) for checking the water level in the water container and a plurality of discs (116) positioned inside the pipe to limit the water flow up to the plurality of slots. The temperature control unit includes a solar unit (122) to control the temperature of the water in the water container. The dirt collection bowl is disposed inside the water tank and protruded downwards in the water feeding vessel.

Description

WATER FEEDING SYSTEM FOR BIRDS AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME

EARLIEST PRIORITY DATE

This Application claims priority from a Provisional patent application filed in India having Patent Application No. 202221028736, filed on May 19, 2022, and titled “WATER TANK FOR BIRDS”.

FIELD OF INVENTION

Embodiments of a present disclosure relate to a bird care device and more particularly to a water feeding system for birds and a method for operating the same.

BACKGROUND

Bird feeding is important when birds need the most energy. At times such as during temperature extremes, migration, and in late winter or early spring, when natural seed sources are depleted, and birds can’t find natural water resources, the need for birds seed and water feeder arises. Clean water is a fundamental requirement of every living being. During summers the water resources are scarce, and it becomes the duty of us humans to make sure to keep water open for birds and animals.

The bird feeders provide birds with a reliable source of a year-round supply of food and water. With bird feeders acting as natural food suppliers, birds have a reliable, secure, and plentiful source of food to keep them well-fed and thriving. The currently available solutions like earthen pots are mostly used for feeding water to birds, but due to extreme heat, the water either evaporates or is boiling hot making it unfit for the consumption of birds.

Hence, there is a need for a water feeding system for birds that addresses the aforementioned issues.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION In accordance with one embodiment of the disclosure, a water feeding system is provided. The water feeding system for birds includes a base portion, a water container, an inlet unit, a water level control unit, a temperature control unit, and a dirt collection bowl. The base portion is disposed on a water tank. The water container is disposed on the base portion and configured to store water for birds to drink. The inlet unit is operatively coupled with the water container and configured to inlet water from the water vessel into the water container. The water level control unit is disposed on the water container. The water level control unit includes a pipe mounted on the water container and configured to have a plurality of slots for checking the water level in the water container. The water level control unit also includes a plurality of discs positioned inside the pipe and configured to limit the water flow up to the plurality of slots, wherein the plurality of discs operates based on the pressure of the water. The temperature control unit is operatively coupled with the water container. The temperature control unit includes a solar unit disposed on the water feeding vessel. The solar unit is configured to control the temperature of the water in the water container corresponding to atmospheric temperature. The dirt collection bowl is disposed inside the water tank and protruded downwards in the water feeding vessel configured to collect dirt from the water, wherein the collected dirt comes out from an outlet pipe.

In accordance with another embodiment, a method for operation of a water feeding system for birds is disclosed. The method includes disposing, by a base portion, on a water tank. The method also includes disposing, by a water container, on the base portion for storing water for birds to drink. The method also includes inpouring, by an inlet unit, water from the water tank into the water container. Further, the method includes checking, by a plurality of slots of a pipe of a water level control unit, the water level in the water container. Furthermore, the method includes limiting, by a plurality of discs of the water level control unit, water flow up to the plurality of slots. Furthermore, the method includes controlling, by a solar unit of a temperature control unit, the temperature of the water in the water container corresponding to atmospheric temperature. Furthermore, the method includes collecting, by a dirt collection bowl, dirt from the water, wherein the collected dirt outlets from an outlet pipe.

To further clarify the advantages and features of the present disclosure, a more particular description of the disclosure will follow by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which are illustrated in the appended figures. It is to be appreciated that these figures depict only typical embodiments of the disclosure and are therefore not to be considered limiting in scope. The disclosure will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the appended figures.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The disclosure will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying figures in which:

FIG. 1 is a schematic representation of a water feeding system in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 2 is a side view of a water feeding system of FIG 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 3 (a) is a cross-sectional view of a water container in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 3 (b) is a perspective view of a water container in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 4 is a flow chart representing steps involved in a method for operation of the water feeding system in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Further, those skilled in the art will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and may not have necessarily been drawn to scale. Furthermore, in terms of the construction of the device, one or more components of the device may have been represented in the figures by conventional symbols, and the figures may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure so as not to obscure the figures with details that will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art having the benefit of the description herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the disclosure, reference will now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the figures and specific language will be used to describe them. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the disclosure is thereby intended. Such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated system, and such further applications of the principles of the disclosure as would normally occur to those skilled in the art are to be construed as being within the scope of the present disclosure.

The terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process or method that comprises a list of steps does not include only those steps but may include other steps not expressly listed or inherent to such a process or method. Similarly, one or more devices or sub-systems or elements or structures or components preceded by "comprises... a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other devices, sub-systems, elements, structures, components, additional devices, additional sub-systems, additional elements, additional structures, or additional components. Appearances of the phrase "in an embodiment", "in another embodiment" and similar language throughout this specification may, but not necessarily do, all refer to the same embodiment.

Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this disclosure belongs. The system, methods, and examples provided herein are only illustrative and not intended to be limiting. In the following specification and the claims, reference will be made to a number of terms, which shall be defined to have the following meanings. The singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a water feeding system and a method thereof. As used herein, the term “water feeding” denotes helping birds to drink water when there is an absence of a natural water source. Further, the system is described hereafter in FIG. 1 is the water feeding system and the method thereof.

FIG. 1 is a schematic representation of an oral care device in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The system (100) includes a base portion (102), a water container (106), an inlet unit (108), a water level control unit (110), a temperature control unit (120), and a dirt collection bowl (124).

Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 the base portion (102) is disposed on a water tank (104). In one embodiment, the base portion (102) may be attached to the water tank. The base portion (102) is made up of leakproof material, so that water may not have leakage from the base portion (102). In one embodiment, the base portion (102) is adapted to fit on the top of the water tank (104).

The water container (106) is disposed on the base portion (102). The water container (106) is configured to store water for birds to drink. The water is securely attached to the base portion (102) so as to avoid water leakage from the joint of the base portion (102) and the water container (106). In one embodiment, the water container includes comprises a circular ring structure (106a) disposed on the top of the water container (106), wherein the circular ring structure (106) a is configured to allow the birds to sit on. In one embodiment, the circular ring structure (106a) includes a plurality of claw marks (not shown) engraved on the surface. The engraved claw marks facilitate proper grip on the claws of the birds. In another embodiment, the water container (106) is configured to construct with a sheet to be folded into a cylindrical storing structure affixed with a rubber or plastic joint strip. In such an embodiment, the base (102), and the water tank (104) are detachable. The inlet unit (108) is operatively coupled with the water container (106). The inlet unit (108) is configured to inlet water from the water tank (104) into the water container (106). The water level control unit (110) is disposed on the water container (106). The water inpoured to the water container and the water inpoured to the water tank is from the same source of water. The inlet unit (108) facilitates automatic water inlet into the water container (106). In one embodiment, the inlet unit (108) may be operated manually.

The water level control unit (110) includes a pipe (112), and a plurality disc (116). The pipe (112) is mounted on the water container and configured to have a plurality of slots (114) for checking the water level in the water container (106). The plurality of discs (116) is positioned inside the pipe (112). The water level control unit (110) is configured to limit the water flow up to the plurality of slots (114). The plurality of discs (116) operates based on the pressure of the water. As the water level increases, the water goes in an upward direction in the pipe (112). The plurality of slots (114) on the pipe (112) acts as a marking for the water level. When the water goes upward direction, the plurality of discs (116) moves to an upward direction. In this situation, when water comes to the point of the plurality of slots (112) at this point the plurality of discs (116) creates pressure on the water. This pressure limits the water flow beyond the plurality of slots (112). Thus, any overflow of water is prevented and thus water wastage is avoided.

The temperature control unit (120) is operatively coupled with the water container (106). The temperature control unit (120) includes a solar unit (122) disposed on the water feeding system (100). The temperature control unit (120) is configured to control the temperature of the water in the water container (106) corresponding to atmospheric temperature. In one embodiment, the temperature control unit (120) includes an electric unit (not shown) to control water temperature. The temperature control unit (120) facilitates temperature control by installing the solar unit (122) or by the electric unit. The temperature control of the water which is to be drunk by birds is important. As in the summer season, due to high temperature, the water becomes hot. Such hot water cannot be drunk by the birds. The temperature control unit (120) maintains the temperature of the water such that birds can drink the water. In another embodiment, the temperature control unit (120) includes a plurality of fountains (126). The plurality of fountains (126) is configured to shower the water from the water container (106) to regulate water temperature within the water container (106).

The dirt collection bowl (124) is disposed inside the water tank (104) and protruded downwards in the water tank (104) configured to collect dirt from the water, wherein the collected dirt comes out from an outlet pipe (128). There is a slope towards the dirt collection bowl (124) from the outer edge of the water tank. The slope is throughout the circumference of the water tank.

Referring to FIG. 3(a) and FIG. 3(b) the dirt collection bowl (124) is protruded toward the water tank (104). When birds sit on the circular ring structure (106a) the dirt attached to the claws of the birds, falls into the water container (106). To clean the water for drinking to birds, the dirt collection bowl (124) is positioned at the centre of the water container (106). The slope towards the dirt collection bowl (124) from the outer edge of the water tank. The slope is throughout the circumference of the water tank. The slope facilitates the dirt to be collected in the dirt collection bowl (124). In one embodiment, the dirt collection bowl (124) includes an outlet pipe (128) which passes through the water tank (104). In such an embodiment, the outlet pipe (128) throws the dirt outside the water tank (104).

FIG. 6 is a flow chart representing steps involved in a method (200) of operation of a water feeding system in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The method (200) includes disposing, by a base portion, on a water tank in step (202). In one embodiment, the method may include detaching the water tank and the base. In another embodiment, the method may include fixing, the water tank to the base. The method also includes adapting, by the base portion to fit on the top opening of the water tank.

The method (200) also includes disposing, by a water container, on the base portion for storing water for birds to drink in step (204). In one embodiment, the method includes, providing, a circular ring structure disposed on the top of the water container, wherein the circular ring structure is configured to allow the birds to sit. The method also includes engraving, on the circular ring structure on the surface, and a plurality of claw marks. The method also includes, constructing, with a sheet to be folded into a cylindrical storing structure affixed with rubber or plastic joint strip.

Further the method (200) includes inpouring, by an inlet unit, water from the water tank into the water container in step (206). In one embodiment, rotating the set of rear discs and the plurality of bristles disposed on the bridge and the rear discs along with the set of front discs.

Furthermore, the method (200) includes checking, by a plurality of slots of a pipe of a water level control unit, water level in the water container in step (208). In one embodiment, repositioning by the spring arrangement, after releasing pressure putted on the pair of scissor arms. In another embodiment, connecting the pair of scissor arms with the set of front discs, using the plurality of groove.

Furthermore, the method (200) includes controlling, by a solar unit of a temperature control unit, the temperature of the water in the water container corresponding to atmospheric temperature in step (212). The method also includes controlling, an electric unit to control water temperature. The method also includes regulating, by plurality of fountains, the plurality of fountains is configured to shower the water from the water container, water temperature within the water container.

Furthermore, the method (200) includes collecting, by a dirt collection bowl, dirt from the water, wherein the collected dirt outlets from an outlet pipe. (214).

Further, from a technical effect point of view, the implementation time required to perform the method steps included in the present disclosure is very minimal, thereby the device is easy to operate and functions efficiently. Various embodiments of the present disclosure enable the drinking of water to birds. The system disclosed in the present disclosure enables birds to drink normal temperature water even in hot weather. Also, the system in the present disclosure attracts birds to drink water. The system disclosed in the present disclosure avoids the wastage of water by controlling water levels. The system disclosed in the present disclosure facilitates the birds to drink clean water by removing dirt from the water container.

Further, the system disclosed in the present disclosure enables the birds to experience nature feel while drinking of water. The system also protects the small birds from other animals. That is the system disclosed in the present disclosure is made in such a way that cat or dog-like animals cannot attack the birds.

While specific language has been used to describe the disclosure, any limitations arising on account of the same are not intended. As would be apparent to a person skilled in the art, various working modifications may be made to the method in order to implement the inventive concept as taught herein.

The figures and the foregoing description give examples of embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of the described elements may well be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements may be split into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to another embodiment. For example, order of processes described herein may be changed and are not limited to the manner described herein. Moreover, the actions of any flow diagram need not be implemented in the order shown; nor do all of the acts need to be necessarily performed. Also, those acts that are not dependent on other acts may be performed in parallel with the other acts. The scope of embodiments is by no means limited by these specific examples.

Claims

IM: A water feeding system (100) for birds comprising: a base portion (102) disposed on a water tank (104); a water container (106) disposed on the base portion (102) and configured to store water for birds to drink; an inlet unit (108) operatively coupled with the water container (106) and configured to inlet water from the water tank (104) into the water container (106); a water level control unit (110) disposed on the water container (106), wherein the water level control unit (110) comprises: a pipe (112) mounted on the water container and configured to have a plurality of slots (114) for checking the water level in the water container (106); and a plurality of discs (116) positioned inside the pipe (112) and configured to limit the water flow up to the plurality of slots (114), wherein the plurality of discs (116) operates based on the pressure of the water; a temperature control unit (120) operatively coupled with the water container (106), wherein the temperature control unit (120) comprises: a solar unit (122) disposed on the water feeding vessel (100) and configured to control the temperature of the water in the water container (106) corresponding to atmospheric temperature; and a dirt collection bowl (124) disposed inside the water tank (104) and protruded downwards in the water tank (104) configured to collect dirt from the water, wherein the collected dirt comes out from an outlet pipe (128).

2. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the base portion (102) is adapted to fit on the top opening of the water tank (104).

3. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, the base (102), and the water tank (104) are detachable.

4. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the water container (106) comprises a circular ring structure (106a) disposed on the top of the water container (106), wherein the circular ring structure (106a) is configured to allow the birds to sit on.

5. The system (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the circular ring structure (106a) comprises a plurality of claw marks engraved on the surface.

6. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the water container (106) is configured to construct with a sheet to be folded into a cylindrical storing structure affixed with rubber or plastic joint strip.

7. The system (110) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the temperature control unit (120) comprises an electric unit to control water temperature.

8. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the temperature control unit (120) comprises a plurality of fountains (126), wherein the plurality of fountains (126) is configured to shower the water from the water container (106) to regulate water temperature within the water container (106).

9. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system (100) is constructed in multiple sizes to accommodate the water tank (104)

10. A method (200) comprising: disposing, by a base portion, on a water tank; (202) disposing, by a water container, on the base portion for storing water for birds to drink; (204) inpouring, by an inlet unit, water from the water tank into the water container; (206) checking, by a plurality of slots of a pipe of a water level control unit, water level in the water container; (208) limiting, by a plurality of discs of the water level control unit, water flow up to the plurality of slots; (210) controlling, by a solar unit of a temperature control unit, the temperature of the water in the water container corresponding to atmospheric temperature; (212) collecting, by a dirt collection bowl, dirt from the water, wherein the collected dirt outlets from an outlet pipe. (214)