ES1245980U - Bird cage device (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Device for bird cages, characterized in that it is embodied in a kind of platform, with plan dimensions according to the plan dimensions of the cage, provided with fixing or support means within the cage, a platform on which a plurality of deflectors (5-5') with an inclined path are established so arranged that they define gaps for the passage of dirt generated by the birds, as well as braking surfaces for the air flow generated by the flapping of the wings of birds and retention of dirt that may rise from the bottom of the cage. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

D E S C R I P C I Ó N

Bird cage device.

TECHNICAL SECTOR

The present invention refers to a device that has been specially conceived to be implanted in bird cages, in order to avoid the exit of dirt accumulated in the bottom of the cage due to the air flows caused by the animal when beating the wings.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

As is known, in bird cages, due to their own configuration and the physiognomy of the birds, it is common for the husks of the seeds ingested by the birds, molten feathers, droppings, etc. to accumulate at the bottom of the cages.

The fundamental problem with this type of cage is that when the animal flies inside the cage, the flapping of the wings causes an air flow that tends to lift the dirt accumulated at the bottom of the cage, and it can exit towards the exterior through the bars of it.

Trying to obviate this problem, cages are known that incorporate barriers on their side walls as well as other similar solutions that, although they act as containment elements for said dirt, limit the ventilation of the cage, with the generation of odors and discomfort for said birds.

EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The device for bird cages that is recommended solves the aforementioned problems in a fully satisfactory way, based on a simple but effective solution.

For this, and more specifically, the device of the invention is constituted from a kind of platform, intended to be established above the bottom or dirt collection tray of the cage, a platform that includes a plurality of baffles with inclined trajectory arranged in such a way that although they define between themselves gaps for the passage of the dirt generated by birds, whether they are seed husks, feathers, etc., said platform presents a plan configuration in which the deflectors' own inclination makes vertically the visible holes to be of a small size or even invisible when overlapping between baffles, so that the air flow generated by birds when flying within the cage impacts on said baffles, significantly reducing their power, so that when it accesses under the aforementioned platform, where the aforementioned dirt is found, said flow is noticeably reduced, not being strong enough to be able to lift said dirt, to which must be added and The fact that the dirt that could be raised would hit the baffles, preventing them from going out into the cage.

Although the configuration of the deflectors can be in many different ways, in a preferred embodiment it has been foreseen that they will materialize in parallel and inclined plates, distributed in concentric rings and duly joined together, defining a perimeter frame of dimensions according to the edge of the vertical wall of the cage bottom on which it would be implanted, or through a vertical perimeter wall supporting directly on the cage bottom, without ruling out any other means of fixation such as hooks, screws, or any other conventional means.

These plates could present a bend in correspondence with their upper extremity, defining a "L" profile, which further limits the exit of air flows that could have been generated under the device.

As for the perimeter frame, it can form a single-piece body with the grid defined through the set of deflectors, or present a removable character, in order that it can be cut to size or manufactured in different dimensions.

Likewise, said frame may have an inclined inner edge, generating an additional deflector.

In any case, the device can be obtained in different materials, even in materials capable of being cut to size to be able to adapt to different sizes of cages.

In this way, a very effective and hygienic solution is obtained for its implantation in all types of cages, in which the habitability of the bird is not affected in terms of cage ventilation, and the cage with high closed walls is not required. sides, with the consequent comfort for the animal.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complement the description that will be made below and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to a preferred example of practical embodiment thereof, a set of drawings is included as an integral part of said description. where, by way of illustration and not limitation, the following has been represented:

Figure 1.- Shows a perspective view of a device for bird cages made according to the object of the present invention in a variant embodiment chosen for it.

Figure 2.- Shows a schematic view in longitudinal section of a cage in which the device of the invention has been implanted, specifically a slightly more complex but much more effective variant of embodiment than that shown in Figure 1.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

Figure 2 shows a highly cage (1) for birds, consisting essentially of a lattice (2) and a bottom (3) as a bowl, so that other elements common to this type of Cages, such as bottoms with removable trays, or upper grating to support the bird on the bottom have not been shown because they are not the object of the present invention, as well as so as not to divert attention from the object of the present invention.

Well, as can be seen in the figures, the device of the invention is embodied in a kind of platform, with plan dimensions according to the plan dimensions of the cage, provided with means for fixing / supporting the walls sides of the bottom (3) of the cage, either the frame (4) shown in figure 1, or a removable frame (4 '), the one shown in figure 2, self-supporting, that is, it includes a vertical wall and support perimeter, without ruling out any other means of fixation, with the particularity that a plurality of inclined trajectory baffles (5-5 ') are arranged on said platform, arranged in such a way that although they define gaps between them of the dirt generated by the birds, whether they are seed husks, feathers, etc., make vertically the visible gaps small or even invisible when overlapping between deflectors.

In this way, while the dirt generated by the birds does not have problems when accessing the bottom or collection tray of the cage, the air flow generated by the birds when flying within the cage impacts on these baffles. , significantly reducing its power, leaving said flow without sufficient force to be able to lift the dirt accumulated at the bottom of the cage, which in any case would impact against the baffles in its upward trajectory, significantly hindering its exit.

As can be seen in Figure 1, the deflectors (5) are materialized in parallel and inclined plates, distributed in concentric rings and duly joined to each other through diagonal crossbars (6), the assembly being supported by a perimeter frame (4).

However, and as has been repeatedly said, other configurations for the deflectors (5) that allow obtaining an equivalent result are not ruled out, such as for example that said deflectors (5 ') include a bend (5' ') in correspondence with their upper extremity.

Returning again to the example of embodiment of figure 2, the support structure (6 ') can be removed from the frame (4') through complementary coupling means (4 '' - 6 ''), counting said frame (4 ' ) with an inclined inner edge, determining an additional deflector (4`` '').

Claims (6)

1a.- Device for bird cages, characterized in that it is embodied in a kind of platform, with plan dimensions according to the plan dimensions of the cage, equipped with fixing or support means within the cage, platform on the which establish a plurality of baffles (5-5 ') with inclined trajectory arranged in such a way that they define gaps for the passage of dirt generated by the birds, as well as braking surfaces of the air flow generated by the beating of the bird wings and retention of debris that may rise from the bottom of the cage. 2a.- Device for bird cages, according to claim 1, characterized in that the deflectors (5) are materialized in parallel and inclined plates, distributed in concentric rings and duly joined to each other through diagonal crossbars (6), the assembly being supported by a perimeter frame (4). 3 a.- Device for bird cages, according to claims ia and 2a, characterized in that the deflectors (5 ') are materialized in parallel and inclined plates, which have a bend in correspondence with their upper extremity. 4 a.- Device for bird cages, according to claim ia, characterized in that it is obtained in materials capable of being cut to size to the internal dimensions of the cage. 5 a.- Device for bird cages, according to claim ia, characterized in that the platform includes a removable perimeter frame (4 '). 6a.- Device for bird cages, according to claims ia and 5 a, characterized in that the removable perimeter frame (4 ') includes an inclined inner edge, determining an additional deflector (4''').