Pet feeder

Abstract

The utility model discloses a pet feeder, including base and the food storage box of being fixed on the base, the front side of base still is provided feeding bowl, be provided with the rotating tray for bearing food in the food storage box inside, still include being provided with switch subassembly, and switch subassembly has force end and switch end, the force end is located the outside of food storage box, and the switch end is located the inside of food storage box, the force end is given switch end with the intensity of outside exerted force transmission, the switch end is connected with rotating tray to control rotating tray rotation, when rotating tray rotates and opens, forms food outlet A for adding food to feeding bowl, when rotating tray is the inclined state of being able to eat thoroughly, when rotating tray rotates and closes, stops adding food. The utility model sets up rotating type tray, and the tray is inclined when eating, and food can follow the inclined surface and fall, and food can not be accumulated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a pet feeder, specifically a pet feeder. Background Technology

[0002] Pet feeders typically have an internal pressing system that dispenses food when pressed and stops when not pressed. Currently, the internal pressing system of pet feeders generally consists of a button, spring, and baffle in conjunction with the food outlet. The food outlet is vertical, and the baffle is designed to slide up and down to dispense food. The button moves the baffle up and down, and the spring is used to reset it. This method is prone to incomplete dispensing, food accumulation, and food near the outlet flowing out smoothly, while food further away from the outlet may stick together. Furthermore, there is no pusher mechanism to allow accumulated food to flow out, making it prone to mold growth if not cleaned regularly. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the shortcomings of the prior art, this invention provides a pet feeder. This invention features a rotating tray that tilts when dispensing food, allowing the food to fall along the tilted surface without accumulating.

[0004] To achieve the above technical objectives, this utility model adopts the following technical solution: a pet feeder, including a base and a food storage box fixed on the base, a feeding bowl is also provided on the front side of the base, a rotating tray for holding food is provided inside the food storage box, and a switch assembly is also provided. The switch assembly has a force-applying end and a switching end. The force-applying end is located outside the food storage box, and the switching end is located inside the food storage box. The force-applying end transmits the externally applied force to the switching end. The switching end is connected to the rotating tray to control the rotation of the rotating tray. When the rotating tray rotates open, a food outlet A is formed for adding food to the feeding bowl. At this time, the rotating tray is in an inclined state to ensure thorough food dispensing. When the rotating tray rotates closed, food addition stops.

[0005] The rotating tray is located inside the food storage box and is hinged in the middle to the left and right side panels of the food storage box. The front end of the rotating tray is connected to the front side panel of the food storage box through a leak-proof structure, and the rear end of the rotating tray is connected to the rear side panel of the food storage box through a sealing structure.

[0006] The leak-proof structure includes an arc-shaped groove and an arc-shaped surface. The arc-shaped groove is located on the inner bottom side of the front side plate, and the arc-shaped surface is located at the front end of the rotating tray. The arc-shaped groove and the arc-shaped surface cooperate with each other to prevent leakage.

[0007] The sealing structure uses a corrugated telescopic sheet, with the front end of the corrugated telescopic sheet fixed to the rear end of the rotating tray, the rear end fixed to the rear side panel of the food storage box, and the left and right sides fixed to the left and right side panels of the food storage box, respectively.

[0008] The force-applying end includes a pressing block and a spring. A vertical plate is provided at the rear end of the base. The vertical plate has a first sliding groove. A second sliding groove is provided on the rear side plate of the food storage box. The two ends of the pressing block are respectively placed in the first sliding groove and the second sliding groove. The bottom end of the spring is fixed to the base and the top end is fixed to the bottom surface of the pressing block.

[0009] The switch includes a lever, with a first hinge seat hinged to the front end and a second hinge seat hinged to the rear end. The rotating tray has a front sliding groove, with the first hinge seat slidably disposed in the front sliding groove. The pressing block has a rear sliding groove, with the second hinge seat slidably disposed in the rear sliding groove.

[0010] The rear panel of the food storage box is also equipped with a baffle to limit the position of the rotating tray.

[0011] A retaining strip is provided at the connection between the feeding bowl and the base, and a retaining groove is provided on the base, with the retaining strip engaging with the retaining groove.

[0012] The feeding bowl has an outer edge at the upper end of the side panel facing the food storage box. The outer edge is inclined upwards and its upper surface is flat for docking with the rotating tray. The outer edge has an arc surface, and the food outlet A is formed between the outer edge and the front side panel of the food storage box.

[0013] In summary, this utility model achieves the following technical effects:

[0014] The space formed on the upper side of the rotating tray is used to store food. When the rotating tray 11 rotates, the front end moves downward to form a food outlet A, allowing food to flow into the feeding bowl. Conversely, food outlet A is blocked, stopping the addition of food. The control component of the rotating tray 11 is a switch assembly. The force-applying end of the switch assembly is located on the outside. The feeder applies force to the force-applying end, which is then transmitted to the rotating tray 11 through the switch end, thus turning the rotating tray on and off.

[0015] The rotating tray is tilted, which makes it easy for food to slide down and fall. Food at the very back will also fall down, preventing it from accumulating and moldy. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional diagram of a pet feeder;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a diagram illustrating the status of adding food;

[0018] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of a portion of the image. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0020] This specific embodiment is merely an explanation of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art can make modifications to this embodiment without contributing any inventive step, but as long as they are within the scope of the claims of the present utility model, they are protected by patent law.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0022] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0023] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0024] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0025] Example:

[0026] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional diagram of a pet feeder. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the food addition process, including a base 3 and a food storage box 1 fixed to the base 3. A feeding bowl 2 is also provided on the front side of the base 3. A rotating tray 11 for holding food is provided inside the food storage box 1. It also includes a switch assembly, which has a force-applying end and a switching end. The force-applying end is located on the outside of the food storage box 1, and the switching end is located inside the food storage box 1. The force-applying end transmits the externally applied force to the switching end. The switching end is connected to the rotating tray 11 to control the rotation of the rotating tray 11. When the rotating tray 11 rotates open, it forms a food outlet A for adding food to the feeding bowl 2. At this time, the rotating tray is tilted to ensure thorough food dispensing. When the rotating tray 11 rotates closed, food addition stops.

[0027] The left and right side panels of the food storage box 1 are fixed to the base 3. A gap is left at the bottom of the rear side panel for setting the switch end, and a gap is left at the bottom of the front side panel for docking with the feeding bowl 2. The food storage box 1 also has a top cover for putting food in.

[0028] The space formed on the upper side of the rotating tray 11 is used to store food. When the rotating tray 11 rotates, the front end ( Figure 1 The left end is the front end. Figure 1 The right end (rear end) forms a food outlet A, allowing food to flow into the feeding bowl 2. Conversely, if the food outlet A is blocked, food feeding stops. The control component of the rotating tray 11 is a switch assembly. The force-applying end of the switch assembly is located externally. The feeder applies force to the force-applying end, which is then transmitted to the rotating tray 11 through the switch end, thus turning the rotating tray 11 on and off.

[0029] The rotating tray 11 is tilted, which makes it easy for food to slide down and fall. The food at the very back will also fall down, preventing it from accumulating and causing mold.

[0030] The rotating tray 11 is located inside the food storage box 1 and is hinged to the left and right side panels of the food storage box 1 in the middle. The front end of the rotating tray 11 is connected to the front side panel of the food storage box 1 through a leak-proof structure, and the rear end of the rotating tray 11 is connected to the rear side panel of the food storage box 1 through a sealing structure.

[0031] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The enlarged schematic diagram shows that the leak-proof structure includes an arc-shaped groove 12 and an arc-shaped surface 111. The arc-shaped groove 12 is formed on the inner bottom side of the front side plate, and the arc-shaped surface 111 is disposed at the front end of the rotating tray 11. The arc-shaped groove 12 and the arc-shaped surface 111 cooperate with each other to prevent leakage.

[0032] This utility model features an arc surface to better connect the front panel and the rotating tray. The top of the arc surface can also limit the rotation tray 11, preventing food from leaking out when closed.

[0033] Combination Figure 1 The sealing structure adopts a corrugated telescopic sheet 6. The front end of the corrugated telescopic sheet 6 is fixed to the rear end of the rotating tray 11, the rear end is fixed to the rear side plate of the food storage box 1, and the left and right sides are respectively fixed to the left and right side plates of the food storage box 1.

[0034] This utility model is equipped with a corrugated telescopic sheet 6 in the shape of a corrugated tube, which can effectively cope with the rotational movement of the rotating tray 11. During the rotation, a gap will be formed at the rear end of the rotating tray, and the corrugated telescopic sheet 6 can effectively prevent food from leaking out from the gap.

[0035] As for the gaps between the left and right sides of the rotating tray 11 and the left and right side panels of the food storage box 1, since the gaps are extremely small and the size of pet food is much larger than these gaps, sealing components are not required. Of course, corrugated expansion joints can also be used for sealing, and there are no restrictions here.

[0036] like Figure 1 As shown, the force-applying end includes a pressing block 5 and a spring 7. The rear end of the base 3 is provided with a vertical plate 31. The vertical plate 31 has a first sliding groove 311. The rear side plate of the food storage box 1 has a second sliding groove 151. The two ends of the pressing block 5 are respectively placed in the first sliding groove 311 and the second sliding groove 151. The bottom end of the spring 7 is fixed to the base 3 and the top end is fixed to the bottom surface of the pressing block 5.

[0037] This invention places the pressing block on the outside for easy feeding by the owner. A sliding groove is provided to create a limit, and a spring is used to achieve a reset. The spring always has an upward tendency to prevent leakage when closed.

[0038] The switch includes a lever 4, with a first hinge seat 41 hinged to the front end and a second hinge seat 42 hinged to the rear end. The rotating tray 11 has a front sliding groove 112, with the first hinge seat 41 slidably disposed in the front sliding groove 112. The pressing block 5 has a rear sliding groove 51, with the second hinge seat 42 slidably disposed in the rear sliding groove 51.

[0039] This invention utilizes a lever 4 to achieve the conversion between the vertical positions of the two ends. The lever 4 can be U-shaped, V-shaped, or other structures. The hinge seats at both ends are slidably mounted on the bottom surfaces of the rotating tray 11 and the pressing block 5, respectively. They can adaptively shift positions as the pressing block 5 moves downward and the rotating tray 11 moves upward, not only achieving better motion conversion but also making the entire motion process smoother and allowing the food to slide down more smoothly. The seats of the two hinge seats act as sliders, and the slide grooves act as guide rail grooves, with the two slidably connected. This is a simple structure and will not be described in detail here.

[0040] The rear panel of the food storage box 1 is also equipped with a baffle 14 to limit the position of the rotating tray 11, preventing the rotating tray 11 from shifting too far back. It also works in conjunction with the arc-shaped surface of the leak-proof structure at the front end to create a limiting effect.

[0041] A retaining strip 24 is provided at the connection between the feeding bowl 2 and the base 3, and a retaining groove 32 is provided on the base 3, and the retaining strip 24 is engaged with the retaining groove 32.

[0042] The feeding bowl of this invention can be easily removed and is easy to clean.

[0043] The feeding bowl 2 has an outer edge 21 on the upper end of the side panel facing the food storage box 1. The outer edge 21 is inclined upward. The upper surface of the outer edge 21 is a flat surface 22 for docking with the rotating tray 11. The outer edge 21 has an arc surface 23. The food outlet A is formed between the outer edge 21 and the front side panel of the food storage box 1.

[0044] The outer edge 21 of this invention can be well connected with the rotating tray to prevent food from falling off.

[0045] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model shall fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A pet feeder, characterized in that: The device includes a base (3) and a food storage box (1) fixed on the base (3). A feeding bowl (2) is also provided on the front side of the base (3). A rotating tray (11) for carrying food is provided inside the food storage box (1). The device also includes a switch assembly. The switch assembly has a force-applying end and a switch end. The force-applying end is located outside the food storage box (1), and the switch end is located inside the food storage box (1). The force-applying end transmits the externally applied force to the switch end. The switch end is connected to the rotating tray (11) to control the rotation of the rotating tray (11). When the rotating tray (11) rotates open, a food outlet A is formed for adding food to the feeding bowl (2). At this time, the rotating tray (11) is tilted so that food can be dispensed thoroughly. When the rotating tray (11) rotates closed, food addition stops.

2. A pet feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating tray (11) is located inside the food storage box (1) and is hinged in the middle to the left and right side panels of the food storage box (1). The front end of the rotating tray (11) is connected to the front side panel of the food storage box (1) through a leak-proof structure, and the rear end of the rotating tray (11) is connected to the rear side panel of the food storage box (1) through a sealing structure.

3. A pet feeder according to claim 2, characterized in that: The leak-proof structure includes an arc-shaped groove (12) and an arc-shaped surface (111). The arc-shaped groove (12) is opened on the inner bottom side of the front side plate, and the arc-shaped surface (111) is set at the front end of the rotating tray (11). The arc-shaped groove (12) and the arc-shaped surface (111) cooperate with each other to prevent leakage.

4. A pet feeder according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sealing structure adopts a corrugated telescopic sheet (6), the front end of which is fixed to the rear end of the rotating tray (11), the rear end of which is fixed to the rear side plate of the food storage box (1), and the left and right sides of which are respectively fixed to the left and right side plates of the food storage box (1).

5. A pet feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The force-applying end includes a pressing block (5) and a spring (7). The rear end of the base (3) is provided with a vertical plate (31). The vertical plate (31) has a first sliding groove (311). The rear side plate of the food storage box (1) has a second sliding groove (151). The two ends of the pressing block (5) are respectively placed in the first sliding groove (311) and the second sliding groove (151). The bottom end of the spring (7) is fixed to the base (3) and the top end is fixed to the bottom surface of the pressing block (5).

6. A pet feeder according to claim 5, characterized in that: The switch includes a lever (4), the front end of which is hinged to a first hinge seat (41) and the rear end of which is hinged to a second hinge seat (42). The rotating tray (11) has a front sliding groove (112), the first hinge seat (41) is slidably disposed in the front sliding groove (112), the pressing block (5) has a rear sliding groove (51), and the second hinge seat (42) is slidably disposed in the rear sliding groove (51).

7. A pet feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rear panel of the food storage box (1) is also provided with a baffle (14) to limit the position of the rotating tray (11).

8. A pet feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: A locking strip (24) is provided at the connection between the feeding bowl (2) and the base (3), and a locking groove (32) is provided on the base (3), and the locking strip (24) is engaged with the locking groove (32).

9. A pet feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding bowl (2) has an outer edge (21) on the upper end of the side panel facing the food storage box (1). The outer edge (21) is inclined upward. The upper surface of the outer edge (21) is a flat surface (22) for docking with the rotating tray (11). The outer edge (21) has an arc surface (23). The food outlet A is formed between the outer edge (21) and the front side panel of the food storage box (1).

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