Connection system for bird feeder
OwnerPaul L. Coteinventor
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Abstract
The present disclosure provides an improved connection system for use between a baffle and a seed tube of a bird feeder. The seed tube is further comprised of a plurality of tracks to receive a corresponding plurality of latches of the baffle. The tracks are generally L-shaped and have a tapered portion to better receive and compress the latches. The seed tube is also comprised of two recesses, each having a projection therein, the projections positioned on a pivotable surface. The projections of the seed tube are constructed to mate with corresponding openings that are positioned on raised portions of the baffle. Once the projections are inserted into the openings, the connection system is in a locked position and the baffle mates flushly and tightly with the seed tube.
Claims8
An improved connection system for use with bird feeders comprising:
- a seed tube for holding bird feed, the seed tube further comprising:
- at least two tracks, the tracks generally L-shaped;
- and,
- at least two pivotable projections;
- and,
- a baffle connected to the seed tube, the baffle comprising:
- at least two latches to be guided along the at least two tracks;
- and,
- at least two openings to receive the at least two pivotable projections,
- wherein the at least two latches follow the at least two tracks until the at least two pivotable projections are locked into the corresponding at least two openings;
- and wherein the seed tube mates flushly with the baffle to prevent a squirrel from gaining a grip at a seam between the baffle and the seed tube.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.