Pet feeder with good sealing performance

Abstract

The application discloses a pet feeder with good sealing performance, which comprises a main body, a basin body for containing pet food is arranged on one side of the main body, a storage barrel with an opening arranged downward is arranged in the main body, a rotary discharging mechanism is arranged at the opening of the storage barrel, and the rotary discharging mechanism comprises a first cover body, a second cover body and a third cover body. The pet food is stored in the storage barrel, so that the pet food is prevented from being dampened and deteriorated, the basin body is arranged to receive the pet food and provide the pet with food, the storage barrel is sealed by cooperation of the three cover bodies, the interaction between the inside of the storage barrel and the outside air during discharging is reduced, the pet food stored in the storage barrel is prevented from being dampened or deteriorated, the second cover body is controlled to rotate, and quantitative discharging is completed, and the discharging amount is more controllable.

Description

A pet feeder with good sealing performance Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the technical field of pet feeding, and in particular to the technical field of pet feeders with good sealing performance. Background Technology

[0002] With the improvement of living standards, more and more families in modern society are keeping pets. Modern life is very fast-paced, and many people cannot feed their pets during work or leisure time when they are out. Most people will put food in a bowl before leaving and let their pets eat on their own, searching for food when they want to. However, this can easily lead to pets overeating and not eating regularly, causing indigestion and harming their health, bringing unnecessary trouble to the owner. Therefore, pet feeders, as an important part of a pet's basic needs, have gradually become popular among pet owners.

[0003] Pet feeders typically allow for timed and measured feeding of pets, providing convenience for pet owners. For example, Chinese invention patent CN104067953A discloses a pet feeder mainly composed of a base shell, a feeding hopper, a food tray, a motor, and a power switch. The base shell has a feeding port inside, below which is a spiral sleeve fixedly connected to the feeding port. A screw is installed inside the spiral sleeve, one end of which is fixedly connected to the motor, and the other end is fixed inside the spiral sleeve via a screw support. The screw has spiral blades. A nose cap is installed on the outside of the spiral sleeve and fixedly connected to the base shell by a snap-fit. The nose cap has a downward-curving feeding channel inside. The base shell has a base with a groove at its bottom. A food tray is located below the nose cap and is positioned within the groove of the base. The pet feeder also includes a circuit control system for controlling various feeding functions. This pet feeder uses a rotating spiral blade to deliver food from the feed hopper to the food dish for the pet. However, the problem with this type of feeder is that the spiral blade cannot be sealed, leaving the pet food inside the feed hopper directly exposed to the air. External air and moisture can easily enter the feed hopper, affecting the pet food and causing it to spoil. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems in the prior art and to propose a pet feeder with good sealing performance, which can improve the sealing of pet food inside the pet feeder, extend the shelf life of pet food, and achieve quantitative feeding.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this invention proposes a pet feeder with good sealing performance, comprising a main body, a basin for holding pet food on one side of the main body, a food storage bin with its opening facing downwards inside the main body, a rotating dispensing mechanism at the opening of the food storage bin, the rotating dispensing mechanism including a third cover located at the opening of the food storage bin and a first cover located between the third cover and the opening of the food storage bin, a second cover and a rotation space for the second cover to rotate between the first cover and the third cover, the second cover being rotatable. Within the rotating space, the first cover has at least one first discharge port communicating with the grain storage space inside the grain storage bin, the second cover has at least one second grain storage section corresponding to the first discharge port, the second grain storage section is disposed through the upper and lower surfaces of the second cover, the third cover has at least one third discharge port corresponding to the second grain storage section, the third discharge port and the first discharge port are arranged alternately, and the main body is also provided with a grain discharge channel, one end of the grain discharge channel is connected to the third discharge port and the other end is disposed towards the basin.

[0006] Preferably, the main body is provided with an installation cavity for placing the grain storage bucket and the rotary discharge mechanism. The grain storage bucket is detachably disposed in the installation cavity, and the top of the installation cavity is provided with a cover plate that is detachably connected to it.

[0007] Preferably, the main body has a feeding part on one side for placing the basin, the feeding part is detachably disposed on the upper side of the feeding part, and the feeding part is provided with a weighing sensor for cooperating with the basin.

[0008] Preferably, the basin is inclined downwards from the direction closer to the main body to the direction farther away from the main body.

[0009] Preferably, the second cover has a vertically arranged drive shaft at one end away from the grain storage hopper, the third cover has a through hole adapted to the drive shaft, the drive shaft is rotatably connected to the through hole, and the main body has a drive motor that is drivenly connected to the drive shaft.

[0010] Preferably, the drive shaft end and the drive motor drive shaft are respectively provided with a transmission slot and a transmission plug that mesh with each other, and the transmission slot and the transmission plug are detachably connected.

[0011] Preferably, the first cover has a stirring blade on the side near the grain storage space inside the grain storage tank, and the stirring blade has a vertically arranged blade shaft in the middle. The blade shaft passes through the first cover and is fixedly connected to the second cover. The blade shaft is rotatably connected to the first cover.

[0012] Preferably, the third cover is detachably fixed to the grain storage bucket, the opening of the grain storage bucket is provided with a first stepped surface adapted to the outer ring of the first cover, the third cover is provided with a second stepped surface adapted to the outer ring of the first cover, and the first cover is located between the second stepped surface and the first stepped surface.

[0013] Preferably, an elastic element is provided between the second cover and the third cover, or between the second cover and the first cover, for driving the second cover to translate towards the first cover or the third cover.

[0014] Preferably, the second cover has a sealing protrusion at one end away from the elastic element that is adapted to the first or third discharge port.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this invention, a pet feeder with good sealing performance, are as follows: This invention uses a food storage bin to store pet food, preventing the pet food from getting damp and spoiling. A basin is provided to receive the pet food and feed it to the pet. The food storage bin is sealed by the cooperation of three layers of lids: a first lid, a second lid, and a third lid. This reduces the interaction between the inside of the food storage bin and the outside air during the dispensing process, preventing the pet food stored inside from getting damp or spoiling. The amount of food dispensed can be quantitatively dispensed by controlling the rotation of the second lid, making the dispensing amount more controllable.

[0016] The features and advantages of the present invention will be described in detail through embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a pet feeder with good sealing performance according to the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 is a top view of the pet feeder with good sealing performance according to the present invention.

[0019] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the BB cross-sectional structure in Figure 2.

[0020] Figure 4 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the food storage bin and rotating dispensing mechanism of a pet feeder with good sealing performance according to the present invention.

[0021] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the food storage bin and rotating dispensing mechanism of a pet feeder with good sealing performance according to the present invention.

[0022] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the structure of Example 1, shown in section AA of Figure 5.

[0023] Figure 7 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the rotary discharge mechanism.

[0024] Figure 8 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the rotary discharge mechanism.

[0025] Figure 9 is an enlarged structural diagram of part C in Figure 6.

[0026] Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of the structure of Example 3 in section AA of Figure 5.

[0027] Figure 11 is a schematic diagram of the second cover structure from the bottom in Embodiment 3.

[0028] Figure 12 is a schematic diagram of the second cover structure from the bottom in Embodiment 3.

[0029] in:

[0030] 1-Main body; 2-Basin; 3-Grain storage hopper; 4-First cover; 5-Second cover; 6-Third cover; 7-Stirring blade; 8-Elastic element; 11-Rotation space; 12-Grain outlet channel; 13-Installation cavity; 14-Cover plate; 15-Feeding part; 16-Weighing sensor; 32-First step surface; 41-First discharge port; 51-Second grain storage part; 52-Drive shaft; 521-Transmission slot; 55-Sealing boss; 61-Third discharge port; 62-Through hole; 63-Second step surface; 71-Blade shaft. Detailed Implementation Methods

[0031] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. However, it should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Furthermore, descriptions of well-known structures and technologies are omitted in the following description to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the concept of the invention.

[0032] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on or indirectly on the other element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to the other element.

[0033] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this invention is in use. They are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified. "Several" means one or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0034] In the description of this invention, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances. Examples

[0035] Referring to Figures 1-9, the present invention discloses a pet feeder with good sealing performance, comprising a main body 1, a basin 2 for holding pet food on one side of the main body 1, a food storage bin 3 with its opening facing downwards inside the main body 1, a rotating dispensing mechanism at the opening of the food storage bin 3, the rotating dispensing mechanism including a third cover 6 located at the opening of the food storage bin 3 and a first cover 4 located between the third cover 6 and the opening of the food storage bin 3, a second cover 5 and a rotating space 11 for the second cover 5 to rotate are provided between the first cover 4 and the third cover 6, the second cover 5 being rotatably disposed in the rotating space. Inside compartment 11, the first cover 4 is provided with a first discharge port 41 that communicates with the grain storage space inside the grain storage jar 3. The second cover 5 is provided with two second grain storage parts 51 that correspond to the first discharge port 41. The second grain storage parts 51 are arranged through the upper and lower surfaces of the second cover 5. The third cover 6 is provided with a third discharge port 61 that corresponds to the second grain storage parts 51. The third discharge port 61 and the first discharge port 41 are arranged alternately. The main body 1 is also provided with a grain discharge channel 12. One end of the grain discharge channel 12 is connected to the third discharge port 61, and the other end is set towards the basin 2. In this embodiment, a food storage bin 3 is used to store pet food, preventing it from getting damp and spoiling. A basin 2 is provided to receive the pet food and feed it to the pet. The food storage bin 3 is sealed by the cooperation of three layers of lids: a first lid 4, a second lid 5, and a third lid 6. This reduces the interaction between the inside of the food storage bin 3 and the outside air during the dispensing process, preventing the pet food stored inside from getting damp or spoiling. Quantitative dispensing can be completed by controlling the rotation of the second lid 5, making the dispensing amount more controllable. During dispensing, the second lid 5 is rotated. When the upper end of the second food storage section 51 of the second lid 5 is connected to the first discharge port 41, the pet food stored in the food storage bin 3 can fall into the second food storage section 51 through the first discharge port 41. At this time, the second food storage section 51 is offset from the third discharge port 61, and the second lid 5 can fit against the upper surface of the third lid 6, preventing air from entering. The second cover 5 continues to rotate, and the second food storage section 51 is offset from the first feeding port 41. At this time, the upper end of the second food storage section 51 is closed until the second cover 5 rotates to the point where the second food storage section 51 is connected to the third feeding port 61. The pet food stored in the second food storage section 51 can be discharged through the third feeding port 61. At this time, the upper surface of the second cover 5 can fit against the first cover 4, thus keeping it sealed and preventing air from entering the food storage space through the second food storage section 51 and the first feeding port 41. This also minimizes the interaction between the food storage bin 3 and the outside air during the discharge process, preventing external moisture, bacteria, fungi, and dust from entering the food storage bin 3. The pet food discharged from the third feeding port 61 flows into the basin 2 through the food discharge channel 12 for the pet to eat. The food discharge channel 12 is inclined so that it has a certain angle, and the pet food can automatically roll into the basin 2 under the action of gravity.

[0036] Referring to Figures 1, 2, and 3, a feeding section 15 for placing the basin 2 is provided on one side of the main body 1. The feeding section 15 is detachably mounted on its upper side, and a weighing sensor 16 is provided on the feeding section 15 for cooperating with the basin 2. The weighing sensor 16 is connected to the control system inside the main body 1. By monitoring the weight of pet food in the basin 2, the amount of food consumed can be monitored. The weighing sensor 16 can also be used to control the automatic replenishment of pet food. When the weight of pet food in the basin 2 is lower than a certain value, the rotating dispensing mechanism can be controlled to automatically operate and replenish the pet food.

[0037] Referring to Figures 1 and 3, the bowl 2 is gradually tilted downwards from the direction closest to the main body 1 to the direction furthest from the main body 1. This facilitates the automatic collection of pet food away from the main body 1 under the influence of gravity, reducing the impact of the main body 1 on the pet's eating process. Example

[0038] Referring to Figures 1 and 3, the main body 1 has an installation cavity 13 for housing the food storage bin 3 and the rotary dispensing mechanism. The food storage bin 3 is detachably installed in the installation cavity 13, and the top of the installation cavity 13 is provided with a cover plate 14 detachably connected to it. The detachable installation of the food storage bin 3 inside the main body 1 allows for easy removal and replacement of pet food, making pet food replacement more convenient. In this embodiment, when the food storage bin 3 is full of pet food, it and the rotary dispensing mechanism can be sold as a whole. Replacing the food storage bin 3 and the rotary dispensing mechanism as a whole during replacement makes pet food replacement more convenient, changing the pet food replacement method and eliminating the need for cumbersome steps such as opening bags and emptying food.

[0039] Referring to Figures 4, 5, and 6, a vertically positioned drive shaft 52 is provided at the end of the second cover 5 furthest from the grain storage hopper 3. A through hole 62 adapted to the drive shaft 52 is provided on the third cover 6. The drive shaft 52 is rotatably connected to the through hole 62. A drive motor (not shown in the figures) is provided inside the main body 1 and is drively connected to the drive shaft 52. A transmission slot 521 and a transmission block are respectively provided at the end of the drive shaft 52 and the drive shaft of the drive motor, and the transmission slot 521 and the transmission block are detachably connected. This facilitates the replacement of the grain storage hopper 3 and the rotating discharge mechanism as a whole, and facilitates transmission.

[0040] Preferably, a sealing ring 9 is provided between the drive shaft 52 and the inner wall of the through hole 62. The sealing ring 9 is used to improve the sealing between the drive shaft 52 and the inner wall of the through hole 62, preventing outside air from entering the interior through the through hole 62.

[0041] Referring to Figures 4, 5, 6, and 7, a stirring blade 7 is provided on the side of the first cover 4 near the internal storage space of the food storage bin 3. A vertically arranged blade shaft 71 is provided in the middle of the stirring blade 7. The blade shaft 71 passes through the first cover 4 and is fixedly connected to the second cover 5. The blade shaft 71 is rotatably connected to the first cover 4. When the second cover 5 rotates, it can drive the stirring blade 7 to rotate as well, thereby agitating the pet food inside and facilitating its flow into the first feeding port 41, preventing the pet food from clumping.

[0042] Referring to Figures 6 and 9, the third cover 6 is detachably fixed to the grain storage jar 3. The opening of the grain storage jar 3 has a first stepped surface 32 that matches the outer ring of the first cover 4. The third cover 6 has a second stepped surface 63 that matches the outer ring of the first cover 4. The first cover 4 is located between the second stepped surface 63 and the first stepped surface 32. When the third cover 6 is threadedly connected to the grain storage jar 3, the second stepped surface 23 of the third cover 6 can press the first cover 4 onto the first stepped surface 32, thereby firmly fixing the first cover 4 and improving the sealing between the outer ring of the first cover 4 and the grain storage jar 3, preventing outside air from entering through the gap between the first cover 4 and the grain storage jar 3. (Example)

[0043] Referring to Figures 10 and 11, an elastic element 8 is provided between the second cover 5 and the third cover 6 to drive the second cover 5 to translate towards the first cover 4. The elastic element 8 drives the second cover 5 to move towards the end of the first cover 4, so that the second cover 5 can fit against the first cover 4, improving the sealing between the second cover 4 and the first cover 4. When the first discharge port 41 is misaligned with the second grain storage section 51, the mutually fitted second cover 5 and first cover 4 can prevent air from entering the interior of the barrel 1 through the gap between the second cover 5 and the first cover 4.

[0044] Preferably, the elastic element 8 is a spring, and the second cover 5 is provided with a spring cavity 54 for accommodating the spring. The spring cavity 54 is annular, which makes the spring more stable and reduces costs.

[0045] Referring to Figures 10 and 12, the second cover 5 has a sealing protrusion 55 at one end away from the elastic member 8, which is adapted to the first discharge port 41. The sealing protrusion 55 can cooperate with the first discharge port 41 to seal the first discharge port 41, improve the sealing performance, and prevent air from entering.

[0046] Preferably, the second cover 5 is covered with a silicone layer. The interior of the second cover 5 is rigid and serves as a support, while the silicone layer has a certain degree of elasticity, allowing it to better fit with the third cover 4 and the first cover 6, thereby improving the sealing performance.

[0047] Working process of this invention:

[0048] This invention discloses a pet feeder with good sealing performance. During operation, when dispensing food, the second cover 5 is controlled to rotate. When the upper end of the second food storage section 51 of the second cover 5 is connected to the first dispensing port 41, the pet food stored in the food storage bin 3 can fall into the second food storage section 51 through the first dispensing port 41. At this time, the second food storage section 51 is offset from the third dispensing port 61, and the second cover 5 can fit against the upper surface of the third cover 61 to prevent air from entering. The second cover 5 continues to rotate, and the second food storage section 51 and the first dispensing port 41... The feed inlets 41 are staggered, and the upper part of the second food storage section 51 is closed until the second cover 5 rotates to connect the second food storage section 51 with the third feed inlet 61. The pet food stored in the second food storage section 51 can be discharged through the third feed inlet 61. At this time, the upper surface of the second cover 5 can fit with the first cover 4 to keep it closed and prevent air from entering the food storage space through the second food storage section 51 and the first feed inlet 41. The pet food discharged from the third feed inlet 61 flows into the basin 2 through the food outlet channel 12 for the pet to eat.

[0049] All standard parts used in this application can be purchased from the market. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the existing technology. The internal components of the electric slide rail, cylinder, welding machine, electric telescopic rod and controller all adopt conventional models in the existing technology, and their internal structure belongs to the existing technology structure. Workers can complete the normal operation of them according to the existing technical manual. In addition, the circuit connection adopts the conventional connection method in the existing technology, and will not be described in detail here.

[0050] It should be noted that although the above embodiments have been described herein, this does not limit the scope of patent protection for this invention. Therefore, any changes and modifications made to the embodiments described herein based on the innovative concept of this invention, or equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the description and drawings of this invention, directly or indirectly applying the above technical solutions to other related technical fields, are all included within the scope of protection of this invention.

Claims

1. A pet feeder with good sealing performance, comprising a main body (1), a basin (2) for holding pet food is provided on one side of the main body (1), a food storage bin (3) with its opening facing downwards is provided inside the main body (1), and a rotating dispensing mechanism is provided at the opening of the food storage bin (3), characterized in that: The rotary discharge mechanism includes a third cover (6) located at the opening of the grain storage hopper (3) and a first cover (4) located between the third cover (6) and the opening of the grain storage hopper (3). A second cover (5) and a rotation space (11) for the second cover (5) to rotate are provided between the first cover (4) and the third cover (6). The second cover (5) is rotatably disposed within the rotation space (11). The first cover (4) is provided with at least one first discharge port (41) communicating with the grain storage space inside the grain storage hopper (3). The second cover (5) is provided with at least one second grain storage part (51) corresponding to the first discharge port (41). The second grain storage part (51) is disposed through the upper and lower surfaces of the second cover (5). The third cover (6) is provided with at least one second grain storage part (51) corresponding to the second grain storage part (51). The third discharge port (61) is provided in the main body (1), and the third discharge port (61) is staggered with the first discharge port (41). The main body (1) is also provided with a grain outlet channel (12), one end of which is connected to the third discharge port (61) and the other end is provided towards the basin (2). An elastic element (8) is provided between the second cover (5) and the third cover (6) or between the second cover (5) and the first cover (4) for driving the second cover (5) to translate towards the first cover (4) or the third cover (6). A sealing boss (55) is provided on the second cover (5) away from the elastic element (8) and is adapted to the first discharge port (41) or the third discharge port (61). The sealing boss (55) is symmetrically arranged with the second grain storage part (51).

2. The pet feeder with good sealing performance as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The main body (1) is provided with an installation cavity (13) for placing the grain storage barrel (3) and the rotary discharge mechanism. The grain storage barrel (3) is detachably installed in the installation cavity (13). The top of the installation cavity (13) is provided with a cover plate (14) detachably connected to it.

3. A pet feeder with good sealing performance as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The main body (1) has a feeding part (15) on one side for placing the basin (2). The feeding part (15) is detachably provided on the upper side of the feeding part (15). The feeding part (15) is provided with a weighing sensor (16) for cooperating with the basin (2).

4. A pet feeder with good sealing performance as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The basin (2) is gradually tilted downwards from the direction close to the main body (1) to the direction away from the main body (1).

5. A pet feeder with good sealing performance as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The second cover (5) has a vertically arranged drive shaft (52) at one end away from the grain storage barrel (3). The third cover (6) has a through hole (62) adapted to the drive shaft (52). The drive shaft (52) and the through hole (62) are rotatably connected. The main body (1) has a drive motor that is connected to the drive shaft (52) in transmission.

6. A pet feeder with good sealing performance as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The drive shaft (52) end and the drive motor drive shaft are respectively provided with a transmission slot (521) and a transmission plug that mesh with each other, and the transmission slot (521) and the transmission plug are detachably connected.

7. A pet feeder with good sealing performance as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A stirring blade (7) is provided on one side of the first cover (4) near the grain storage space inside the grain storage barrel (3). A vertically arranged blade shaft (71) is provided in the middle of the stirring blade (7). The blade shaft (71) passes through the first cover (4) and is fixedly connected to the second cover (5). The blade shaft (71) is rotatably connected to the first cover (4).

8. A pet feeder with good sealing performance as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The third cover (6) is detachably fixed to the grain storage bucket (3). The opening of the grain storage bucket (3) is provided with a first step surface (32) that is adapted to the outer ring of the first cover (4). The third cover (6) is provided with a second step surface (63) that is adapted to the outer ring of the first cover (4). The first cover (4) is located between the second step surface (63) and the first step surface (32).

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