Pet feeder for realizing food nutrition proportion and automatic feeding method thereof
By designing a main grain bin and segmented health food bins in the pet feeder and using an independent drive system to achieve automatic quantitative delivery, the problems of pet nutritional ratio and health food feeding are solved, and the automation and balanced supply of pet nutrition is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202310996498.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-08-09
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-10
- Estimated Expiration
- 2043-08-09
AI Technical Summary
Existing pet feeders cannot meet specific nutritional ratio requirements and cannot automatically feed health food. They require manual intervention, leading to malnutrition and health problems for pets.
An intelligent pet feeder is designed, which includes a main grain compartment and a segmented health food compartment, each controlled by an independent drive system to achieve automatic quantitative delivery of main grain and health food, and support the storage and mixed feeding of multiple health foods.
It realizes the automated proportioning of pet nutrition, ensures that pets get balanced nutrition, reduces manual intervention, and improves feeding efficiency and health.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of pet feeders, and in particular to a pet feeder which can automatically feed both staple food and health food and can meet nutritional ratios. Background Art
[0002] As the living standards of Chinese residents improve and the number of pet owners continues to expand, people's demand for pets is also increasing and segmented. However, the current pet market has the following pain points:
[0003] All pet staple foods on the market can only provide fixed nutritional combinations and cannot meet the nutritional ratio requirements of specific needs. If pets only eat a single staple food for a long time, it will cause malnutrition in pets and easily lead to various health problems and diseases. Even if you buy a pet feeder, pet owners still need to feed some health food themselves every day to meet nutritional needs. The existing feeders on the market can only feed a maximum of two staple pet foods and cannot feed additional nutritional health foods. In order to meet this more healthy, nutritious and refined pet-raising needs, the market needs a more intelligent pet feeder. Summary of the Invention
[0004] To address the shortcomings of the prior art, the present invention provides an intelligent pet feeder that automatically delivers both staple food and health foods, ensuring a consistent nutritional balance. Based on the user's feeding needs, the device can simultaneously store staple food and a variety of health foods. While the device automatically delivers staple food, it can also automatically deliver pre-stored health foods.
[0005] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides a pet feeder that realizes food nutritional ratio, comprising:
[0006] The main body is provided with a cavity structure inside, and a feeding channel arranged downwardly inclined is provided at the bottom of the cavity structure, and the lower end of the feeding channel is connected to the grain outlet provided on the side of the main body;
[0007] A main food bin, located above the main body, for storing pet food;
[0008] A supply bin, located above the main body, is a segmented structure and is used to store food supplies in portions;
[0009] A main control system includes a control unit, a first drive unit, and a second drive unit; wherein the control unit can send control instructions to the first drive unit and the second drive unit simultaneously, or to the first drive unit or the second drive unit separately;
[0010] The first driving unit is configured to receive a control instruction from the control unit and drive the main grain bin to quantitatively dispense pet food into the cavity structure;
[0011] The second driving unit is used to drive the supply bin to quantitatively release the supply food and drop it into the cavity structure after receiving the control instruction of the control unit.
[0012] Optionally, the supply bin is located between the main body and the main granary, and the supply bin is an annular structure. The supply bin is adaptively installed in the cavity structure through a support frame located above the bottom of the cavity structure or a support member arranged on the inner wall of the cavity structure; the lower end of the main granary extends through the hollow part of the supply bin to the cavity structure of the main body.
[0013] Optionally, the main granary includes a main granary body, a top cover and a cylinder.
[0014] The main grain bin body is a barrel-shaped structure with an open top. The top cover is arranged on the top of the main grain bin body. A cylinder with an outer diameter smaller than that of the bottom of the main grain bin body is fixed in the middle below the bottom of the main grain bin body. A first opening is provided at a position offset from the center of the bottom of the main grain bin body. The first opening is connected to the cylinder from top to bottom.
[0015] When the main granary is placed on the main body, the cylinder extends through the supply bin into the cavity structure of the main body, and the annular transition surface formed between the bottom outer surface of the main granary body and the top outer surface of the cylinder is adaptively placed on the upper end surface of the main body;
[0016] The first driving part is arranged in the cylinder, and the first driving part includes a first motor, a first rotating shaft, and a paddle. The first rotating shaft is fixed to the output end of the first motor, and the first rotating shaft passes through the bottom center of the main granary body and is fixed to the end thereof.
[0017] Optionally, the supply bin includes an annular base, an intermediate frame, and an annular bin cover, wherein:
[0018] An annular groove is formed above the annular base, and a second opening penetrating the bottom of the annular groove is formed at the bottom of the annular groove;
[0019] The intermediate frame is an annular structure and is adapted to the annular groove. The intermediate frame is annularly formed with equally spaced channels running vertically and adapted to the second opening of the annular base.
[0020] The intermediate frame is placed in the annular groove of the annular base, and the annular bin cover is adapted to the annular base and is covered on the annular base;
[0021] The second driving part is installed on one side of the annular base, and the second driving part comprises a second motor and a transmission mechanism. The second motor transmits power to the intermediate frame body through the transmission mechanism, and the intermediate frame body rotates relative to the annular groove under the drive of the second motor.
[0022] Optionally, the intermediate frame body comprises an inner ring plate, and a plurality of vertical partition plates are fixedly and equidistantly distributed on the outer periphery of the inner ring plate; or
[0023] The intermediate frame body comprises an inner ring plate and an outer ring plate concentric with the inner ring plate, and a plurality of vertical partition plates are fixedly and equidistantly distributed between the inner ring plate and the outer ring plate.
[0024] Optionally, the bottom of the cavity comprises a downwardly inclined slope, the slope is consistent with the inclined direction of the discharging channel and communicates with the upper end of the discharging channel; or the cavity is a circular truncated cone shape, the diameter of the bottom of the cavity is less than or equal to the transverse width of the upper end of the discharging channel and communicates with the upper end of the discharging channel.
[0025] Optionally, the transmission mechanism is a friction roller, a second rotating shaft is installed on the output end of the second motor, the friction roller is installed on the second rotating shaft, a through hole is formed in the position where the second motor is installed on the inner side wall or bottom wall of the annular base, the friction roller passes through the through hole and contacts the inner ring plate, and the inner ring plate is driven to rotate; or
[0026] The transmission mechanism is a gear assembly, comprising a first gear and a second gear. A second rotating shaft is installed on the output end of the second motor, and the first gear is installed on the second rotating shaft. An annular second gear is installed on the inner side or lower side of the inner ring plate. A through hole is formed in the position where the second motor is installed on the inner side wall or bottom wall of the annular base, and the first gear passes through the through hole and meshes with the second gear on the inner ring plate.
[0027] Optionally, the pet feeder for realizing food nutrition ratio further comprises a food tray, which is located outside the bottom of the main body part and is used to receive the pet food and / or the supplementary food discharged through the discharging opening.
[0028] Optionally, the main control system comprises a timing module and a key assembly, and the timing time and mode are set through the key assembly. The mode comprises a pet food feeding mode, a supplementary food feeding mode, and a pet food and supplementary food feeding mode.
[0029] After the timing time arrives, according to the set mode, the control unit of the master control system sends the drive control instruction, and simultaneously or separately controls the first drive part to drive the main food bin to put pet food, and / or the second drive part to drive the supply bin to put supply food.
[0030] In the second aspect, the application provides an automatic feeding method of the pet feeder for realizing food nutrition ratio, and the method comprises the following steps:
[0031] The pet feeder is powered on and initialized.
[0032] The pet feeder prompts a user to set a food putting time and select a mode through voice.
[0033] The user sets the putting time and the mode through the key assembly.
[0034] After the timing time arrives, according to the set mode, the control unit of the master control system simultaneously or separately sends the drive control instruction to the first drive part and the second drive part, controls the first drive part to drive the main food bin to put pet food, and / or controls the second drive part to drive the supply bin to put supply food.
[0035] The food falls into the cavity, is mixed, and then flows out of the food outlet to the food tray for the pet to eat.
[0036] If the pet feeder works normally, the pet feeder enters a standby state after the voice prompts that the food putting is completed.
[0037] If the pet feeder works abnormally, the pet feeder alarms through voice.
[0038] Compared with the prior art, the application has the following technical effects:
[0039] 1. The two storage bins in the application do not interfere with each other, and each has an independent food outlet system.
[0040] 2. The health food supply bin of the application adopts a segmented structure, one section for one type, and can put various foods such as supplements, medicines, and vitamins according to the daily needs of the pet.
[0041] 3. The application solves the more automatic health pet feeding demand, completely liberates the hands, and truly realizes automatic feeding and balanced nutrition of the pet.
[0042] 4. The structure is simple and compact, and can meet the needs of timed and quantitative putting. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0043] Figure 1A schematic diagram of the overall appearance of a pet feeder for achieving nutritional balance of food provided by one embodiment of the present invention;
[0044] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of a pet feeder for achieving nutritional balance of food provided by one embodiment of the present invention;
[0045] Figure 3 An exploded schematic diagram of a partial internal structure of a pet feeder for achieving nutritional balance of food provided by one embodiment of the present invention;
[0046] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the framework of a main control system provided by an embodiment of the present invention;
[0047] Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of a supply bin provided in one embodiment of the present invention;
[0048] Figure 6 A flowchart of a method for using a pet feeder for achieving nutritional ratio of food provided by another embodiment of the present invention.
[0049] The purpose, features and advantages of the present invention will be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings and in conjunction with the embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0050] It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.
[0051] Reference Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 As shown, a pet feeder 100 for achieving a nutritional ratio of food provided by the first embodiment of the present invention includes:
[0052] The main body 10 is provided with a cavity structure inside. The bottom of the cavity structure is provided with a downwardly inclined feeding channel 11. The lower end of the feeding channel 11 is connected to the grain outlet 12 provided on the side of the main body.
[0053] The main food bin 20 is located above the main body 10 and is used to store pet food;
[0054] The supply bin 30, located above the main body 10, is a segmented structure used to store supplementary foods, including health foods such as supplements, medicines, vitamins, and other foods, by portion. These supplementary foods can be in the form of dry foods such as powders, granules, blocks, and pellets, or semi-dry foods. The supply bin 30 can store any one or more of these supplementary foods simultaneously, depending on nutritional needs or physical condition, and can also store one or more portions at a time.
[0055] The main control system 40 includes a control unit 41, a first drive unit 42, and a second drive unit 43; wherein the control unit 41 can send control instructions to the first drive unit 42 and the second drive unit 43 simultaneously, or to the first drive unit 42 or the second drive unit 43 separately;
[0056] The first driving unit 42 is configured to receive a control instruction from the control unit 41 and drive the main grain bin 20 to quantitatively dispense pet food into the cavity structure;
[0057] The second driving unit 43 is configured to receive a control instruction from the control unit 41 and drive the supply bin 30 to quantitatively deliver the supply food into the cavity structure.
[0058] According to this embodiment, a pet feeder that realizes the nutritional ratio of food has two different storage compartments inside, one is the storage compartment for pet food, and the other is the storage compartment for health food. The two storage compartments do not interfere with each other, and each has an independent food delivery system. It can meet the feeding needs of the user and store staple food and a variety of health foods in the device at the same time. While the device automatically feeds the pet staple food, it can also automatically feed the pet health food pre-stored in the device, solving the need for more automated healthy pet feeding, completely freeing up hands, and truly achieving both automatic feeding and ensuring balanced nutrition for pets.
[0059] Optionally, in one embodiment, the refill bin 30 is located between the main body 10 and the primary grain bin 20. The refill bin 30 is an annular structure and is adaptively mounted within the cavity structure via a support frame located above the bottom of the cavity structure or a support member configured on the inner sidewall of the cavity structure. The lower end of the primary grain bin 20 extends through the hollow portion of the refill bin 30 into the cavity structure of the main body 10. This structural design makes the overall structure of the pet feeder that achieves nutritionally balanced food compact and takes up little space. The provision of an annular step and the extension of the lower end of the primary grain bin through the refill bin 30 into the cavity of the main body 10 enhance stability and prevent tipping.
[0060] Optionally, in one embodiment, the main granary 20 includes a main granary body 21, a top cover 22 and a cylinder 23.
[0061] The main grain bin body 21 is a barrel-shaped structure with an open top. The top cover 22 is provided on the top of the main grain bin body 21. A cylinder 23 having an outer diameter smaller than that of the bottom of the main grain bin body 21 is fixed to the middle portion below the bottom of the main grain bin body 21. A first opening is provided at a position offset from the center of the bottom of the main grain bin body 21. The first opening is connected to the cylinder 23 from top to bottom.
[0062] When the main food bin 20 is placed on the main body part 10, the barrel 23 extends through the supply bin 30 into the cavity structure of the main body part 10, and the annular transition surface (which can be a stepped surface or a transition inclined surface, etc.) formed between the bottom outer surface of the main food bin body 21 and the top outer surface of the barrel 23 is adaptively placed on the upper end surface of the main body part 10.
[0063] The first driving part 42 is arranged in the barrel 23, and the first driving part 42 includes a first motor, a first rotating shaft, and a paddle. The first rotating shaft is fixed at the output end of the first motor and has the paddle fixed at the end thereof after penetrating through the center of the bottom surface of the main food bin body, thereby achieving independent feeding of the main food.
[0064] In this embodiment, the barrel-shaped structure of the main food bin with an open top is convenient for placing the main food of the pet. The barrel serves as a space for accommodating the first driving part 42 as a sealed box and also serves as a falling channel for the main food of the pet. In addition, the barrel is embedded in the middle of the annular supply bin, so that the installation and positioning of the main food bin are more stable.
[0065] Optionally, in an embodiment, a desiccant box and an internal dry bag are mounted inside the top cover 22 to prevent the main food of the pet and the supply food from being damp.
[0066] Optionally, in an embodiment, as shown in Figure 3 and Figure 5 The supply bin 30 includes an annular base 31, an intermediate frame 32, and an annular bin cover 33, wherein
[0067] The annular base 31 is formed with an annular groove above, and a second opening penetrating the bottom of the annular groove is formed at the bottom of the annular groove. The second opening is arranged to facilitate the rotation of the intermediate frame and the falling of the health food stored therein into the cavity through the second opening.
[0068] The intermediate frame 32 is annular and is adapted to the annular groove. The intermediate frame 32 is annularly and equidistantly formed with a plurality of channels penetrating up and down and adapted to the second opening of the annular base 31, thereby achieving a segmented structure of the supply bin. The plurality of channels are used to pre-store a plurality of foods such as supplements, medicines, and vitamins, one channel for one portion of health food. In the supply bin 30, any one or more of the dry or semi-dry foods such as powder, granules, blocks, and spheres can be stored according to the nutritional collocation or the physical condition, and one or more portions can be stored at a time.
[0069] The intermediate frame 32 is placed in the annular groove of the annular base 31, and the annular cover 33 is adapted to the annular base 31 and is covered on the annular base 31. In this way, the intermediate frame is placed in the enclosed space formed by the annular cover 33 and the annular base 31, thereby protecting the supplementary food and preventing the supplementary food from contacting the outside air.
[0070] The second driving part 43 is installed on one side of the annular base 31. The second driving part 43 includes a second motor and a transmission mechanism. The second motor transmits power to the intermediate frame 32 through the transmission mechanism. The intermediate frame 32 rotates relative to the annular groove under the drive of the second motor, thereby realizing the independent delivery of health food.
[0071] In this embodiment, the supply bin is a split and detachable structure, which is convenient for placing supplementary foods such as health foods, and is also convenient for cleaning the supply bin.
[0072] Optionally, in one embodiment, the intermediate frame 32 includes an inner ring piece and a plurality of vertical partitions that are evenly spaced and fixedly distributed on the outer circumference of the inner ring piece; or
[0073] The intermediate frame 32 includes an inner ring plate and an outer ring plate concentric with the inner ring plate, and a plurality of vertical partitions fixedly distributed at equal intervals between the inner ring plate and the outer ring plate.
[0074] In this embodiment, the middle frame 32 can realize a segmented structure through a plurality of vertical partitions, so that food supplies can be stored in a compartment, and various foods such as supplements, medicines, vitamins, etc. can be placed according to the daily needs of the pet.
[0075] Optionally, in one embodiment, the main granary body 21 is a hollow inverted frustum structure or a cylindrical structure with a top outer diameter larger than a bottom outer diameter.
[0076] Alternatively, in one embodiment, the bottom of the cavity includes a downwardly sloping surface that is aligned with the inclination direction of the feeding channel 11 and is in communication with the upper end of the feeding channel 11; or the cavity is in the shape of an inverted truncated cone, with a bottom diameter less than or equal to the lateral width of the upper end of the feeding channel and in communication with the upper end of the feeding channel 11. With such a structural arrangement, after pet food or supplementary food falls into the cavity, it quickly slides into the feeding channel under the action of gravity, effectively preventing residual pet food or supplementary food from remaining in the cavity and thereby preventing clogging of the feeding channel.
[0077] Optionally, in one embodiment, the transmission mechanism is a friction roller, a second rotating shaft is mounted on the output end of the second motor, the friction roller is mounted on the second rotating shaft, a through hole is correspondingly opened on the inner side wall or the bottom wall of the annular base 31 at the position where the second motor is mounted, the friction roller passes through the through hole and contacts the inner ring piece to drive the inner ring piece to rotate; or
[0078] The transmission mechanism is a gear assembly, including a first gear and a second gear. A second rotating shaft is installed at the output end of the second motor, and the first gear is installed on the second rotating shaft. A ring-shaped second gear is installed on the inner side or lower side of the inner ring plate. A through hole is opened corresponding to the position where the second motor is installed on the inner side wall or bottom wall of the annular base 31, and the first gear wheel passes through the through hole and engages with the second gear on the inner ring plate.
[0079] In this embodiment, the transmission mechanism of the second drive unit is designed so that the motor of the second drive unit transmits power to the intermediate frame, drives the intermediate frame to rotate relative to the annular groove, and realizes the quantitative and portioned delivery of supplementary food. The shape of the intermediate frame is fully utilized to cooperate with the transmission mechanism. On the one hand, the structure of the transmission mechanism is simple, the cost is reduced, and the space utilization is more compact and beautiful.
[0080] Optionally, in one embodiment, the pet feeder that achieves a nutritional ratio of food further includes a food tray 50, which is located on the outer side of the bottom of the main body 10 and is used to receive the pet food and / or the supplementary food flowing out through the food outlet, so as to facilitate pet consumption; the food tray and the main body can be a split and detachable installation design, which is convenient for cleaning the food tray and saves packaging space; or it can be an integrated design, which makes the food tray less likely to be lost and increases the contact area between the main body and the ground, making it more stable.
[0081] Optionally, in one embodiment, the main control system includes a timing module and a button assembly, through which the user can set the timing time and mode; the modes include a pet food delivery mode, a supplementary food delivery mode, and a simultaneous pet food and supplementary food delivery mode. The button assembly facilitates user-set timing and predetermined modes, allowing the user to store staple food and various health foods separately or simultaneously according to feeding needs.
[0082] After the timing is reached, according to the set mode, the control unit 41 of the main control system sends a drive control instruction, and simultaneously or separately controls the first drive unit 42 to drive the main grain bin to release pet food, and / or the second drive unit 43 to drive the supply bin to release supply food.
[0083] See also Figure 6Another embodiment of the present invention provides an automatic feeding method for a pet feeder that realizes food nutritional ratio according to the aforementioned embodiment, the method comprising:
[0084] The pet feeder is powered on and the initialization operation is completed;
[0085] The pet feeder prompts the user to set the food delivery time and select the mode through voice;
[0086] The user sets the timer delivery time and mode through the button component;
[0087] After the timer arrives, according to the set mode, the control unit of the main control system sends a drive control instruction to the first drive unit 42 and the second drive unit 43 simultaneously or separately, controlling the first drive unit 42 to drive the main grain bin 20 to release pet food and / or the second drive unit 43 to drive the supply bin 30 to release supply food;
[0088] The food falls into the cavity, is mixed, and flows out through the food outlet to the food tray 50 for the pet to eat;
[0089] If the pet feeder completes its operation normally, a voice prompt indicates that food delivery is complete, and the pet feeder enters a standby state;
[0090] If the pet feeder works abnormally, a voice alarm will be given.
[0091] According to this embodiment, a method for automatically feeding a pet feeder that achieves nutritionally balanced food is described. The user sets a timer and a predetermined mode via the button assembly. When the timer expires, the system delivers staple food and a variety of health foods separately or simultaneously based on the user's feeding needs and the predetermined mode. While the device automatically delivers staple food, it also automatically delivers pre-stored health foods, addressing the need for more automated, healthy pet feeding and completely freeing up hands, truly achieving both automated feeding and balanced nutrition for pets.
[0092] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are not limiting. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions of the present invention may be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention.
Claims
1. A pet feeder that achieves food nutritional ratio, characterized in that: include: The main body is provided with a cavity structure inside, and a feeding channel arranged downwardly inclined is provided at the bottom of the cavity structure, and the lower end of the feeding channel is connected to the grain outlet provided on the side of the main body; A main food bin, located above the main body, for storing pet food; A supply bin, located above the main body, is a segmented structure and is used to store food supplies in portions; A main control system includes a control unit, a first drive unit, and a second drive unit; wherein the control unit can send control instructions to the first drive unit and the second drive unit simultaneously, or to the first drive unit or the second drive unit separately; The first driving unit is configured to receive a control instruction from the control unit and drive the main grain bin to quantitatively dispense pet food into the cavity structure; The second driving unit is configured to receive a control instruction from the control unit and drive the supply bin to quantitatively release the supply food and drop it into the cavity structure; The supply bin is located between the main body and the main grain bin. The supply bin is an annular structure and is adaptively mounted in the cavity structure via a support frame located above the bottom of the cavity structure or a support member arranged on the inner side wall of the cavity structure. The lower end of the main grain bin extends through the hollow portion of the supply bin into the cavity structure of the main body. The supply bin includes an annular base, an intermediate frame, and an annular bin cover, wherein: An annular groove is formed above the annular base, and a second opening penetrating the bottom of the annular groove is formed at the bottom of the annular groove; The intermediate frame is an annular structure and is adapted to the annular groove. The intermediate frame is annularly formed with equally spaced channels running vertically and adapted to the second opening of the annular base. The intermediate frame is placed in the annular groove of the annular base, and the annular bin cover is adapted to the annular base and is covered on the annular base; The second driving part is installed on one side of the annular base, and the second driving part includes a second motor and a transmission mechanism. The second motor transmits power to the intermediate frame through the transmission mechanism, and the intermediate frame rotates relative to the annular groove under the drive of the second motor; The main granary includes a main granary body, a top cover and a cylinder. The main grain bin body is a barrel-shaped structure with an open top. The top cover is arranged on the top of the main grain bin body. A cylinder with an outer diameter smaller than that of the bottom of the main grain bin body is fixed in the middle below the bottom of the main grain bin body. A first opening is provided at a position offset from the center of the bottom of the main grain bin body. The first opening is connected to the cylinder from top to bottom. When the main grain silo is placed on the main body, the cylinder extends through the supply silo into the cavity structure of the main body, and the annular step surface formed between the bottom outer surface of the main grain silo body and the top outer surface of the cylinder is adaptively placed on the upper end surface of the main body; By providing an annular step and coordinating the lower end of the main grain bin to pass through the supply bin and extend into the cavity of the main body, the stability is improved and it is not easy to tip over.
2. The pet feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first driving part is arranged in the cylinder, and the first driving part includes a first motor, a first rotating shaft, and a paddle. The first rotating shaft is fixed to the output end of the first motor, and the first rotating shaft passes through the bottom center of the main granary body and is fixed to the end thereof.
3. The pet feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The intermediate frame includes an inner ring piece and a plurality of vertical partitions that are evenly spaced and fixedly distributed on the outer circumference of the inner ring piece; or The intermediate frame includes an inner ring piece and an outer ring piece concentric with the inner ring piece, and a plurality of vertical partitions fixedly distributed at equal intervals between the inner ring piece and the outer ring piece.
4. The pet feeder according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom of the cavity includes a downwardly inclined surface, which is consistent with the inclination direction of the discharge channel and is connected to the upper end of the discharge channel; or the cavity is in the shape of an inverted truncated cone, and the bottom diameter of the cavity is less than or equal to the lateral width of the upper end of the discharge channel and is connected to the upper end of the discharge channel.
5. The pet feeder according to claim 3, characterized in that: The transmission mechanism is a friction roller, a second rotating shaft is mounted on the output end of the second motor, the friction roller is mounted on the second rotating shaft, a through hole is opened on the inner side wall or bottom wall of the annular base corresponding to the position where the second motor is mounted, the friction roller passes through the through hole and contacts the inner ring piece to drive the inner ring piece to rotate; or The transmission mechanism is a gear assembly, including a first gear and a second gear. A second rotating shaft is installed at the output end of the second motor, and the first gear is installed on the second rotating shaft. A ring-shaped second gear is installed on the inner side or lower side of the inner ring plate. A through hole is opened on the inner side wall or bottom wall of the annular base corresponding to the position where the second motor is installed. The first gear wheel passes through the through hole and engages with the second gear on the inner ring plate.
6. The pet feeder according to claim 3, characterized in that: The pet feeder for achieving a nutritional ratio of food further comprises a food tray, which is located on the outer side of the bottom of the main body and is used to receive the pet food and / or the supplementary food flowing out through the food outlet.
7. The pet feeder according to claim 6, characterized in that: The main control system includes a timing module and a button assembly, through which the timing time and mode are set; the modes include a pet food delivery mode, a supplementary food delivery mode, and a pet food and supplementary food delivery mode; After the timing is reached, according to the set mode, the control unit of the main control system sends a drive control instruction to control the first drive unit to drive the main grain bin to release pet food, and / or the second drive unit to drive the supply bin to release supply food.
8. An automatic feeding method for the pet feeder according to claim 7, characterized in that: The method comprises: The pet feeder is powered on and the initialization operation is completed; The pet feeder prompts the user to set the food delivery time and select the mode through voice; The user sets the delivery time and mode through the button component; After the timer expires, according to the set mode, the control unit of the main control system sends a drive control instruction to the first drive unit and the second drive unit simultaneously or separately, controlling the first drive unit to drive the main grain bin to release pet food and / or the second drive unit to drive the supply bin to release supply food; The food falls into the cavity, is mixed, and then flows out through the food outlet to the food tray for the pet to eat; If the pet feeder completes its operation normally, a voice prompt indicates that food delivery is complete, and the pet feeder enters a standby state; If the pet feeder works abnormally, a voice alarm will be given.
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